Podcast
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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231 | Can Christians Talk About Politics?
1w ago01:05:09Tap to summarizeWith cultural tribalism, division, and anxiety at an all-time high, public life has become incredibly fraught. Too often, the Christian witness is tarnished when the allure of power and the desire to be on the "winning team" overshadow our primary allegiance to Jesus.In this first episode, Calum Shaw and Matt Sones launch a new stand-alone series aimed at evaluating what a mature political witness looks like for a Christian. Together, they break down a working definition of politics, address the paradigms of pursuing change through law or love, and introduce the 7 Layers of Political Discourse to help us have healthier, more humble conversationsIn this episode:What is “politics”? Moving past simple voting to understand how communities organize power, resources and rules.Law and Love: The paradigm of how change happens and our tendency to misplace our expectations.7 Layers of political discourse: Why political conversations collapse when we view complex issues through a single, reductionistic lens.LINKS & RESOURCESCompanion PDF Guide: Single Page, SpreadsSubmit a Question: Got a question you want answered on the show? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/faT1hp7kngFv1NkA6
Transcribe →Bonus: Can We Even Be Here? | Nate Bantle | The Egypt Trip
2w ago00:34:29Tap to summarizeIn our final bonus episode of The Deliverer, Nate Bantle and Drew Kaschner reflect on the highs, lows, and everything in between from the Egypt trip. Tune in to hear the tense moments, the unexpected lessons, and how they learned the lessons of the series they were about to teach on.Sunday’s Message
Transcribe →230 | The Unlikely Road to Freedom and the Struggle to Embrace It.
2w ago00:38:49Tap to summarizeWhat happens after you’re finally free?In this episode of the Deliverer series, host Calum Shaw and Drew Karschner dive into the complex reality of life after liberation. We often think of freedom as a destination, but the transition can be overwhelming, confusing, and even harder to embrace than the struggle itself.Drawing from the journey of the Israelites leaving Egypt, we explore:The Muscle Memory of Sin: Why our minds and bodies often cling to old patterns even after the chains are broken.The "Other Side" of Deliverance: Navigating the instability and regression that can happen on the road to redemption.Finding Jesus in the Mess: Understanding that the path to true freedom is rarely a straight line.Sunday’s Message
Transcribe →Bonus: Falling Off The Mountain | Javi Torres | The Egypt Trip
3w ago00:31:37Tap to summarizeLess than half of Americans have a passport. Much less travel transatlantically. For Javi, this was his first time out of the country. How does someone who hasn’t experienced a foreign country’s culture and food do on an intense filming trip? Let’s just say hummus is a takeaway. Sunday’s Message
Transcribe →229 | How Does God Get Your Attention?
3w ago00:37:34Tap to summarizeIs God still "flexing" today, or have we just stopped paying attention? In this episode of A Little Better, Drew and Calum dive into one of the most intense showdowns in history: God vs. Pharaoh.We often think of the ten plagues as random natural disasters, but they were actually a calculated, direct assault on the false gods of Egypt. We’re asking the hard questions: If the plagues struck modern-day America, what would those "gods" look like? How do we know if we are accidentally playing the role of Pharaoh in our own lives by ignoring God’s wake-up calls?In this episode, we discuss:The Collision of Power: Why God appeared to be "toying" with the most powerful man on earth.The Hardened Heart: How to identify when you’re ignoring God and what Moses teaches us about interacting with difficult people.The Firstborn Plague: Wrestling with the "meanness" of the final plague and seeing it through the lens of eternity.Freedom’s Cost: How a 430-year wait ended in a release that foreshadowed the ultimate Passover Lamb—Jesus.Whether you’re in a season of waiting for your own "430-year" relief or you’re trying to understand the character of God in the Old Testament, this conversation explores how the God of the Exodus is the same God pursuing your heart today.Sunday’s Message
Transcribe →Bonus: A Cat For Comfort | Drew & Meg Davidson | The Egypt Trip
May 500:31:50Tap 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
May 500:40:31Tap 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
Apr 2800:44:40Tap 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
Apr 2100:24:01Tap 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
Apr 2100:39:36Tap 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
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