Today on the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack is joined by Pastor Rob Paugh as they unpack Galatians chapter 2 and the meetings that forever shaped the Christian faith.

What happens when church leaders must decide whether Jesus is truly enough? In this episode, we explore the Jerusalem Council (Acts 15) and how Paul, Peter, James, John, Barnabas, and Titus clarified the gospel: salvation comes by grace through faith in Jesus alone—not by religious rituals or works.This conversation explains why believers today don’t need to “earn” God’s love, while also addressing the common misunderstanding that grace is a license to live however we want.

👉 Key topics include:

• Why Galatians 2 is so critical for modern Christians
• The difference between ceremonial law and moral law
• How unity in the early church protected the gospel
• Why adding anything to Jesus undermines grace

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Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Monday check‑in01:55 – Why Mondays matter for sermon prep02:17 – Introduction to Galatians 203:24 – Meetings that change everything04:23 – Why Galatians 2 still affects us today05:20 – Titus and the issue of circumcision06:35 – Who were the Judaizers?07:53 – Meeting #1: Paul meets church leaders privately10:15 – Meeting #2: The Jerusalem Council (Acts 15)11:30 – Titus as living proof of grace14:04 – Peter’s decisive statement15:27 – Saved by grace, not works16:18 – Is grace a license to sin?17:02 – Ceremonial vs. moral law explained18:47 – Why this decision still shapes Christianity19:48 – Cliffhanger: Hypocrisy addressed next

What happens when we start adding good things to the gospel?
In today’s Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Nick walks us through Galatians chapter 1, reminding us that we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone—not Jesus plus church attendance, good behavior, or religious effort.

Using powerful stories from Tim Keller and insights from R.C. Sproul, this episode challenges us to examine whether we’ve embraced—or projected—a “Jesus + something” gospel. Paul’s strong words may feel uncomfortable, but they come from deep love and a commitment to protect the freedom found only in Christ.

👉 Key question to reflect on today: Who are you living to please—people or God?Host: Pastor Zack
Speaker: Pastor Nick
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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Setting the Context (Galatians Warning)00:25 – Grace Alone, Not Jesus Plus Anything00:52 – Tim Keller’s Story: Why Grace Offends02:09 – What Grace Really Means03:46 – When the Gospel Becomes “Almost Enough”05:10 – Good Works Are Good—but They Don’t Save06:30 – R.C. Sproul & Paul: Uncompromising and Loving08:45 – Why Paul Uses Such Strong Language10:23 – Living for God’s Approval, Not People’s13:28 – Reflection: Are We Adding to the Gospel?16:06 – Prayer & Final Encouragement19:45 – Closing Challenge: Who Are You Living to Please?

Today on the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack hosts a powerful message from Pastor Nick, Johnstown Campus Pastor at Shepherd Church of the Nazarene.

We begin a journey through Galatians chapter 1, where the Apostle Paul writes with urgency, passion, and deep pastoral concern. Paul reminds the early church—and us today—that the gospel is not Jesus plus rules, Jesus plus performance, or Jesus plus works.👉 The true gospel is Jesus + nothing.In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why Paul was so alarmed by distorted teaching
• What happens when we add anything to the gospel
• How grace alone saves us
• Why the gospel must be protected and cherished

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Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome & Introduction (Pastor Zack)00:28 – Why Galatians Matters01:25 – Paul’s Pastoral Heart02:47 – Saul’s Past and Transformation04:42 – Your Past Doesn’t Disqualify You06:12 – Why Paul Wrote Letters07:31 – The Galatian Churches Explained09:07 – Grace and Peace from God10:06 – “A Different Gospel”12:26 – Why Paul Is So Alarmed13:42 – Jesus + Something Is Not the Gospel14:58 – Jesus + Nothing15:01 – Saved by Grace Alone (Ephesians 2)16:33 – The Exam Story: A Picture of Grace18:06 – Final Encouragement & Tomorrow’s Preview