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A Little Better
Hosted by Northridge Church · EN
We want to see more and better followers of Jesus in Rochester, NY, and around the world. So listen along as some of our team take a little deeper dive to help us know Jesus better to do better and ultimately be a little better. Have any thoughts, comments… or criticisms? Email us at podcast@northridgerochester.com
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Bonus: A Cat For Comfort | Drew & Meg Davidson | The Egypt Trip
1w ago00:31:50Tap to summarizeCan God really use a cat? In this episode, videographers Drew and Meg share their take on their trip to Egypt. What did it take to capture the beautiful scenery of The Deliverer?Sunday’s Message
Transcribe →228 | Excuses: When God Calls Us
1w ago00:40:31Tap to summarizeWe often think God only uses the young, talented, or perfect but the story of Moses being called by God tells a different story. We’re digging into the complex moments when God calls us–those often long stretches where you feel sidelined, forgotten, or "past your prime." Why does God wait until we feel least capable to give us our biggest assignments?If this episode encouraged you, please leave a review and follow the podcast to stay updated on new episodes!Sunday’s Message
Transcribe →227 | The Wilderness Phase: Why God makes you wait
2w ago00:44:40Tap to summarizeEver feel like you’re stuck in a "holding pattern," waiting for a breakthrough that feels like it’s never coming?In this episode of the A Little Better podcast, host Calum Shaw and Nate Miller dive into the uncomfortable reality of the wilderness season. You know those moments where you don’t have the answers, but somehow, things resolve in the most unexpected way.Together, they explore:The Theology of Waiting: Why does God often use wilderness seasons to prepare us?The Meaning of 40: From Moses to Jesus, why does Scripture use this number to signify a full period of preparation?Finding Purpose in the Pain: How God uses our most difficult circumstances to shape our character and prepare us for what’s next.Faithfulness in Limbo: Practical ways to maintain your faith when you are in a situation that feels like it’s going nowhere."God often teaches us the things we need to learn in the place we don’t want to be." Whether you are currently facing a "visceral, real wilderness" or looking back at how past struggles prepared you for your present, this conversation will offer perspective on trusting God’s timing.Sunday’s Message
Transcribe →Bonus: Songs on Mount Sinai | Taylor Benedict | The Egypt Trip
3w ago00:24:01Tap to summarizeWhat’s it like when you take a trip of a lifetime, but it doesn’t quite go as planned? This week, Drew and Taylor share the inside scoop from their trip to Egypt for the filming of the series, The Deliverer. Sunday’s Message
Transcribe →226 | Right Idea, Wrong Action
3w ago00:39:36Tap to summarize"Doing the right thing the wrong way is still the wrong thing."We’ve all been there—feeling like we’ve put in the time, done the work, and are ready for the next step, only to be met with silence or a roadblock. It’s easy to grow weary of waiting.In today’s episode of A Little Better, Calum Shaw, Drew Karschner, and Taylor Benedict explore the story of Moses—a man with a righteous cause but, at times, a reckless heart. We discuss why we rush to be "great" without embracing the preparation, how to distinguish between God’s strength and our own, and how to manage our desires when it feels like it’s just not our time... yet.Listen in as we learn how to wait well and discern God’s timing in our livesSunday’s Message
Transcribe →Bonus: A run-in with the police | Katy Bantle | The Egypt Trip
Apr 1400:34:06Tap to summarizeYes…they had a run in with the police. A behind the scenes take from the team that shot the series, The Deliverer. This epsiode Drew Karschner and Katy Bantle share their highs, lows and impactful moments from the trip.Sunday’s Message
Transcribe →225 | Faith in the Nile
Apr 1400:35:44Tap to summarizeWe often think of God’s deliverance as a booming voice or a parted sea, but the story of the Exodus begins in a much quieter way: with the courage of two midwives, a desperate mother, and a reed basket in the Nile.This week on A Little Better, host Calum Shaw, Drew Karschner and guest Katy Bantle dive into the opening chapters of the Moses story. We explore the archaeological mystery of the Pharaohs, the significance of the Tribe of Levi, and the profound "basket moments" every leader and parent eventually faces—that terrifying point where you must let go of what you love and trust the current of God’s providence.Sunday’s Message
Transcribe →224 | Easter Sunday | Those who saw Jesus Alive
Apr 700:51:35Tap to summarizeHe is risen… but who actually saw Him?In this episode of A Little Better, Calum Shaw is joined by Drew Karschner as we conclude the Four Days series and step into the most important day in history — Easter Sunday.From the empty tomb to the first eyewitness encounters, we unpack the real story of what happened when Jesus rose from the dead.Why is it significant that Jesus first appeared to women?Why didn’t the disciples believe it at first?And what does it mean for us that people didn’t immediately recognize Him?We walk through the powerful, surprising, and deeply human moments of resurrection morning — filled with confusion, doubt, wonder, and ultimately… belief.This episode explores:The first people who saw Jesus aliveWhy Mary Magdalene didn’t recognize Him at firstThe disbelief of the disciples and their eventual faithThe Road to Emmaus and missing what’s right in front of youThe tension between expectation and realityWhat it means to live in the victory of the resurrection todayBecause Easter isn’t just a moment to celebrate — it’s a reality to live from.Sunday’s Message
Transcribe →223 | Grief | Did Jesus go to hell?
Mar 3100:56:21Tap to summarizeWhat happens in the silence between Good Friday and Easter Sunday?What were the disciples feeling while Jesus was in the tomb?And one of the biggest theological questions of all… did Jesus actually go to hell?In this episode of A Little Better, Calum Shaw is joined by Drew as we continue the Four Days series and step into the most overlooked day of the resurrection story — Saturday. It’s a day filled with grief, confusion, trauma, silence, and questions that still matter today.We talk honestly about loss, the weight of grief that doesn’t disappear overnight, and what Scripture actually says about where Jesus was while the world waitedSunday’s MessageJoseph of ArimatheaVirginia Tech on Bystanders PTSDGavin Ortlund video on Jesus going to hellGospel Coalition Article on The Apostle’s CreedJack’s PlaceGlitter by Patrick DroneyTruth in the Details: The Report of Pilate to Tiberius as an Authentic Forgery
Transcribe →222 | The Grave
Mar 2401:06:37Tap to summarizeThis week, Calum Shaw and Pastor Drew Karshner unpack Good Friday—the day of Jesus’ crucifixion—and why it still matters today. As part of the Four Days series, this conversation explores the tension, injustice, and purpose behind the cross.From the religious leaders’ conspiracy to Pilate’s moral compromise… from the crowd’s sudden betrayal to the Romans’ brutality… every angle of the story reveals something deeply true about the human heart—and about God’s plan.But at the center stands Jesus: silent, steady, and willingly surrendering His life.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why Jesus’ death was in your place (2 Corinthians 5)How the cross offers freedom from sin (Romans 6)What it actually means to die to yourself (Galatians 2:20)Why death is often the pathway to real, lasting lifeSunday’s MessagePilate’s Letters
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