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Extra Takes
Hosted by Northland Church · EN
Tune in each week as Northland Church’s Senior Pastor, Dr. Josh Laxton, reveals the ”rest of the story” behind his sermons. We’ll discuss how those who follow Christ can live out a biblical vision for the Church in the world today.
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LOVE AT FIRST....FAITH? | Matt Shiles and Josh Laxton
3w ago00:48:58Tap to summarizeLearn about some new plans Pastor Josh has about apparel, then listen in to a challenging discussion of this week's sermon from Genesis 24. Matt Shiles leads Pastor Josh through a discussion of what how marriage isn't about "completing me", but finding a mate to do mission with, then further how these early chapters of the Bible actually predict and support what comes later in the bible. Listen in for an informative, impassioned discussion from Genesis!
Transcribe →Don't Skip The Footnotes! | Matt Shiles and Josh Laxton
Apr 1500:56:52Tap to summarizeMatt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh into the studio to discuss the usefulness of footnotes, and determine the reasons behind a work, or event. Pastor Josh further explains his use of footnotes in his dissertation and relates that to the story of Abraham and Sarah in the Old Testament. How, although, the story looks like a footnote, it's the explanation of why God moved the way that He did in the story. Join us for this informative episode of Extra Takes!
Transcribe →What Does it Mean to be Saved? Matt Shiles and Josh Laxton
Apr 800:56:28Tap to summarizeMatt Shiles guides Pastor Josh through a discussion of his Easter 2026 sermon, about Abraham, the Father of Faith. They discuss the transformation in Abraham's life as he listened to God. Pastor Josh emphasizes that "radical shifts become part of God's mission. Join us for this informative further look into Pastor Josh's Easter 2026 sermon.
Transcribe →Laughing Towards God? Life With God | Matt Shiles and Josh Laxton
Apr 100:57:27Tap to summarizeMatt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh back to the studio for this episode of Extra Takes. This week, they discuss Pastor Josh's message about laughter, from Genesis 17-18 and 21 regarding Sarah and Abraham's different laughter. They go further to discuss how this was all pointing forward toward the laughter that Jesus would bring. Join us for this fun episode from the Extra Takes Studio.
Transcribe →2026 Genesis Series Pt 3 | Gus Davies and Josh Laxton
Mar 2501:14:03Tap to summarizeMatt Shiles takes the week off, so Pastor Gus Davies takes the host seat and leads Pastor Josh through a discussion of this, his third sermon in the 2026 Genesis series. PJ explains the mission that God has us on, and the threats to that mission. Join us for this informative conversation between 2 of Northland's pastors as they dive deep into the threats we face and how God's plan cannot be thwarted.
Transcribe →Extra Takes Special | Pastors Kevin and Sherry Harney with Tom Horvath
Mar 1800:55:27Tap to summarizeJoin us for this special edition of Extra Takes where Tom Horvath welcomes Pastors Kevin and Sherry Harney to the studio to talk about meeting Pastor Josh, background on Kevin and Sherry's family, and how they work together as a couple. Spend some time and get to know them as people and how their ministry started and other stories of faith in action in this special Extra Takes.
Transcribe →2026 Genesis Series Pt 2 | Matt Shiles and Josh Laxton
Mar 1100:48:03Tap to summarizeMatt Shiles and Pastor Josh return to the studio fresh from Ireland to go into the finer points of the second message of Pastor Josh's 2026 Genesis series, about how we complicate God's mission. From Genesis 16:1-16. Listen in as Matt leads Pastor Josh though an elightening discussion of God chasing after Hagar in this Old Testament story.
Transcribe →2026 Genesis Series Pt 1 | Matt Shiles and Josh Laxton
Mar 400:50:17Tap to summarizeJoin in as Matt Shiles dials up a recovering Pastor Josh to discuss the finer points of his first sermon of the new Genesis series. Matt steers the conversation into exactly what Pastor Josh is talking about when he says, "Redeeming a people from all peoples". Listen in for the direction and ideas behind this series, and where it will take us.
Transcribe →Breakthrough Week 4 | Breakthrough | Matt Shiles and Josh Laxton
Feb 2500:48:05Tap to summarizeListen in as Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh Laxton online to talk about the final week of the Breakthrough sermon series. They discuss the difficulty of casting vision, especially in the context of a church. Pastor Josh goes on to talk about the struggle of many pastors attempting to move their congregation forward. Listen in for this heartfelt conversation about the conclusion of the Breakthrough series of 2026.
Transcribe →Extra Takes Special | PJ appears on “The Mike Gilland Show”
Feb 1800:36:07Tap to summarizeListen in to Pastor Josh's appearance on “The Mike Gilland Show”, which is part of The Shepherd Radio Network. Pastor Josh discusses his path to being a pastor and his vision for Northland and The Church in general, as well as some of his ministry philosophies. You can access more of The Mike Gilland Show at www.theshepherdradio.com.
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