Now What? by Good News Church

The Real Cost of Following Jesus with Pastor Isaiah Fern and Bib Shradar

In this episode, Bib Shrader and Pastor Isaiah Fern sit down with Tonna Heinemann to talk honestly about the cost of discipleship, what it really means to follow Jesus when it gets hard. They discuss the difference between knowing Jesus and trusting him, the real-life costs of obedience (friendships, finances, career), and why saying a series of small yeses over time changes everything. This conversation is a grounding reminder that following Jesus isn't about having it together, it's about choosing him again, even when it costs you something. Whether you're new to faith or you've been walking with Jesus for decades, this episode will encourage you to keep going. Have questions? Email us at podcast@goodnews.church [podcast@goodnews.church]

Compassion Over Convenience with Pastor Greg Wallace and Kristen Hoffman

In this episode, Pastor Greg Wallace and Kristen Hoffman sit down with Tonna Heinemann to unpack the Greatest Commandment, and why compassion often requires us to slow down and truly see people.They discuss the tension between loving God and loving others, the distractions that keep us focused on ourselves, and practical ways to live with greater kindness and intentionality each day. This conversation is an encouraging reminder that the Way of Jesus is always rooted in love. Whether you’re growing in your faith or learning to love your neighbor better, this episode will challenge you to choose compassion over convenience.Have questions? Email us at podcast@goodnews.church

The Fight for Influence with Pastor Miki Graff and Pastor Isaiah Fern

In this episode, the team unpacks the story of Hosea and Gomer and explores how the influences around us shape the way we think, respond, love, and follow Jesus. Using the illustration of a sponge, they discuss a challenging truth: when life squeezes us, what comes out is whatever we’ve been filled with. From media and friendships to parenting and spiritual drift, this conversation looks at the daily fight for influence in all of our lives.Have questions? Email us at podcast@goodnews.church

Are You Saved… But Not Surrendered? with Pastor Miki and Josh Hoffman

In this episode, we unpack what Jesus really meant by the “narrow path” and why following Him isn’t always easy. From small daily decisions to spiritual drift, we talk about what it looks like to truly surrender, not just call Him Savior, but Lord. Have questions? Email us at podcast@goodnews.church

Check Your Heart: What Are You Living For? With Pastor Jason Carter and Aaron Ott

What do you truly treasure? In this episode, the team unpacks how life’s hardest and most unexpected moments reveal what matters most in our hearts. They talk through trusting God in uncertainty, the tension between earthly and eternal priorities, and what it looks like to follow Jesus when life feels upside down. Have questions? Email us at podcast@goodnews.church