Have you ever prayed for God to fix a situation, only to realize He may be calling you to be part of the answer?

In today's episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack shares the second half of Pastor Nick's powerful message from Nehemiah. Nehemiah didn't stop at recognizing the brokenness around him. He took action, rallied others, and trusted God to work through ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things.

This message challenges us to ask:

• What burden has God placed on our hearts?
• Where might God be calling us to step in and make a difference?
• How can we partner with God to bring hope, healing, and restoration?

As Pastor Nick reminds us: "Together with God, we can."

📖 Scripture References:

• Nehemiah 2-3
• 1 Peter 4:10-11

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  #ShepnazPodcast #Nehemiah #ChristianPodcast #FaithInAction #PastorNick #PastorZack #ShepherdChurch #ChurchPodcast #BiblicalLeadership #ChristianLiving0:00 Introduction from Pastor Zack
  0:23 From Burden and Belief to Action
  0:44 Nehemiah Inspects Jerusalem's Walls
  2:02 Nehemiah Calls the People to Rebuild
  2:50 What If God Wants to Work Through You?
  4:15 Identifying the Brokenness Around Us
  5:04 Complaining vs. Contributing
  6:26 Could You Be Part of the Answer?
  6:56 You Can't Fix Everything, But You Can Do Something
  8:00 God Invites Us to Participate
  8:54 A Community United in God's Work
  9:33 Together With God, We Can
  11:26 Leadership and Shared Responsibility
  12:00 God Works Through His People
  13:22 Using Your Gifts to Serve Others
  13:52 A Real-Life Example of Restoration
  15:06 God Has Positioned You for Purpose
  16:09 Burden, Belief, and Action
  16:35 Pastor Zack's Closing Takeaway
  

Have you ever felt burdened by the brokenness around you and wondered what God wants you to do about it?

In today's Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack revisits a message from Pastor Nick exploring Nehemiah Chapter 2. Nehemiah was deeply burdened by the condition of Jerusalem, but he didn't stop at concern. Through prayer, trust, and complete dependence on God, he boldly stepped forward even when fear was real.

This episode reminds us that faith is not the absence of fear. Faith is choosing to trust God in the middle of it. As God opened doors for Nehemiah, we see how God's favor, provision, and guidance can empower us to participate in His work of restoration.

Whether you're facing a difficult decision, carrying a burden for someone you love, or seeking the courage to follow God's leading, this message offers encouragement and hope.

📖 Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

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⛪ Shepherd Church of the Nazarene | Gahanna, Ohio

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00:00 Introduction from Pastor Zack
00:22 A Burden Becomes a Calling
00:48 Nehemiah's Heart for Jerusalem
01:40 Spiritual Brokenness Behind the Ruins
02:29 Being Burdened by Brokenness
03:29 Hope in God's Restoration
04:27 Can God Restore This Mess?
05:24 Nehemiah's Prayer for Favor
05:48 Enter King Artaxerxes
06:50 Fear in the Presence of Power
08:05 God's Favor and Provision
10:15 Why Does Your Face Look So Sad?
11:23 The Risk Nehemiah Faced
12:34 Nehemiah's Bold Request
13:23 The Gracious Hand of God
13:49 A Leader Who Relies on God
14:52 Boldness in the Midst of Fear
15:54 Moving from Prayer to Action
16:25 Faith That Leads to Action
16:48 Final Reflections and Challenge

Have you ever wondered if the best days are behind you?

In this Worship Wednesday episode, Pastor Zack explores a question many believers wrestle with: Have we peaked?Whether we look back on personal accomplishments, significant ministry moments, or the "good old days" of church life, it's easy to become trapped in nostalgia. Through Isaiah 43:18-19, we're reminded that while it's important to remember God's faithfulness, we must not lose sight of the new things He is doing right now.Join us as we begin a brand-new teaching series focused on healthy remembrance, spiritual growth, and confidently following God into the future.

📖 Scripture Reference:• Isaiah 43:18-19

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Worship Wednesday

00:36 Introducing a New Teaching Series

00:57 Have We Peaked?

01:13 Pastor Zack's Weightlifting Story

02:01 Mountaintop Moments in Ministry and Music

02:43 Looking Back at the "Good Old Days"

03:37 The Danger of Living in the Past

04:18 What Made Those Moments Special?

05:22 God Is Still Moving Today

05:48 Isaiah 43:18-19

06:12 What "Forget the Former Things" Really Means

06:55 Healthy Remembrance vs. Harmful Nostalgia

07:22 Seeing What God Is Doing Next

07:55 Series Wrap-Up and Challenge