Pastor Zack hosts a powerful and honest conversation with Pastor Rob and Joe as we continue our Ten Commandments series — diving deep into Commandment #7: Do Not Commit Adultery.

In this episode, the pastors unpack:

• Why God created sex as a good and beautiful gift
• The purpose of sex: procreation, relational bonding, recreational joy, and spiritual unity
• Why boundaries matter and how they protect God’s good design
• The emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual consequences of adultery
• How Scripture frames marriage as two becoming one
• The hope, grace, and restoration available through Jesus

This is a thoughtful, biblical, and Christ-centered conversation designed to build up marriages, encourage purity, and remind us that God’s commands are for our good.✨ Whether you're married, single, or supporting others on their journey — this episode is filled with truth, grace, and practical wisdom.

📌 Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to the Shepnaz Podcast 00:26 – New year, new podcast hosting transition 01:25 – Introducing today’s topic 02:50 – Ten Commandments: Focus on Adultery 03:28 – Why sex becomes taboo in the church 04:09 – Sex as God’s good creation 05:18 – Boundaries, blessings, and the river analogy 06:17 – Function #1: Procreation 06:59 – Function #2: Relational bonding & oxytocin 08:46 – Bonding outside of marriage 09:47 – Function #3: Sexual pleasure & marital intimacy 10:26 – Proverbs & Paul on marital satisfaction 11:31 – Meeting needs within marriage 12:24 – Function #4: The spiritual union of “two becoming one” 13:52 – Marriage, unity, and the Trinity analogy 15:34 – The mystery of physical + spiritual oneness 17:20 – Cultural lies about sex without consequences 18:01 – Why adultery was so serious in Scripture 19:03 – Consequences of adultery today 20:00 – Why God’s boundaries protect what’s valuable 21:15 – Christ’s sacrifice and the cost of sin 21:59 – The duct tape bonding illustration 22:55 – Final thoughts & encouragement 23:11 – How to contact the podcast

Today we wrap up this powerful two‑part message exploring one of the most tender, hope‑filled moments in all of Scripture — Jesus’ encounter with the thief on the cross.

In this episode, Pastor Rob leads us deeper into the eternal promise Jesus made to a desperate man in his final moments: “Today you will be with Me in Paradise.”

Together we explore:

• What Jesus meant by “today”
• Why this moment crushes false beliefs like soul sleep and purgatory
• The difference between the two thieves
• What real repentance looks like
• Why salvation depends entirely on Jesus — not our effort
• Why waiting until the end of life is a dangerous gamble
• How the thief’s story mirrors our own
• The hope of abundant life right now in Christ
  And so much more.

We also hear the powerful backstory of the hymn “There Is a Fountain” by William Cowper — and why the line “The dying thief rejoiced to see…” still speaks to us today.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome and recap of Thursday’s episode 00:22 – The thief’s humble request: “Remember me” 01:04 – Confession, divinity, and Jesus’ authority 01:54 – What the thief understood about Jesus’ kingdom 02:13 – Jesus’ immediate promise: “Today you will be with Me” 02:43 – Soul sleep, purgatory, and what Jesus refutes 03:55 – Paradise, Sheol, Hades, and the place of the dead 04:49 – The Apostles’ Creed and Jesus descending to the dead 05:19 – Why one thief was saved and the other wasn’t 06:15 – Living for this life vs. the next 06:55 – Equal access, different decisions 07:44 – Can last‑second repentance “work”? The good news 08:26 – The bad news: Why waiting is dangerous 09:02 – Abundant life and the cost of sin 09:37 – Why most still reject Christ at the end 10:24 – What if the thief’s first opportunity was his last one? 11:03 – Jesus as our ONLY hope 11:55 – Why works can’t save us 12:17 – Jesus counted with sinners so we could be saved 12:42 – Are you trusting Christ alone? 13:22 – The story behind “There Is a Fountain” 14:18 – The dying thief and the blood of Jesus 14:41 – How the thief represents all of us 15:12 – Salvation by grace alone (Ephesians 2:8–9) 15:53 – Closing, resources, and invitationa { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb;}tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;}tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5;}If this message encouraged you, comment, like, and subscribe — and email us anytime at podcast@shepnaz.org.
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Welcome to the Thursday episode of The Shepnaz Podcast

Today, Pastor Rob continues our powerful series, “Cries from the Cross,” exploring Jesus’ second statement from the cross:
“Today you will be with Me in Paradise.” (Luke 23)In this message, Pastor Rob walks us through the dramatic encounter between Jesus and the two criminals hanging beside Him — an encounter filled with recognition, repentance, and the breathtaking mercy of God. Through the lens of Scripture and the vivid details surrounding the crucifixion, we discover the heart of a Savior who extends grace even in His final moments.

You'll hear about:

• The violent background of the two thieves
• The stunning transformation of the repentant thief
• The ways Jesus demonstrated forgiveness again and again
• What this moment reveals about salvation, humility, and the compassion of Christ
  

Whether you’re part of the Shepnaz family or joining us for the first time, this message will strengthen your faith and deepen your appreciation for the mercy Jesus offers to every one of us.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – The Seven Statements of Jesus on the Cross00:20 – Setting the Context of Jesus’ Crucifixion00:53 – The Turbulence Leading up to the Cross01:30 – Jesus’ Unimaginable Suffering and Humility02:07 – “Father, Forgive Them”: Recap of Last Week’s Message02:41 – Reading Luke 23:32–4304:29 – Understanding the Two Criminals05:24 – Both Thieves Were Guilty05:59 – Insults from the Crowd and the Criminals06:23 – The Thief’s Change of Heart07:20 – What Might Have Softened the Thief’s Heart?08:34 – The Faith That Rose Above the Crowd09:26 – The Thief’s Honesty and Ownership of Sin10:01 – Trusting a Savior Who Looked Powerless11:25 – Faith Greater Than the Disciples Themselves12:13 – Believing Before the Supernatural Signs13:08 – Believing Without Seeing Miracles13:48 – Believing Without Hearing Jesus Teach14:05 – The Moment Everything Changed14:26 – Recognizing Jesus’ Innocence15:02 – Admitting Guilt and Brokenness15:24 – “Jesus, Remember Me”: A Humble Request