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

Welcome to Worship Wednesday on the Shepnaz Podcast! Today, we bring back a fan-favorite segment: “Gettin’ to Know Noah, Zack, and Joe.” 🙌In this fun and heartfelt episode, the guys answer three big questions:
🌟 What would their dream job be?
🌍 Where would they move if they had to uproot today?
📖 What has God been showing them in Scripture lately?

From discussions about life in Italy or Zanesville 😆 to deep reflections on Jesus’ suffering, forgiveness, and the story of Jonah, this conversation blends humor, vulnerability, and rich biblical insight—all from a Christian perspective rooted in the heart of the Shepnaz community.

Be sure to COMMENT with your answers to these three questions!
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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Worship Wednesday
00:26 – Temperature & Small Talk
01:23 – The Return of “Gettin’ to Know Noah, Zack & Joe”
02:23 – Question 1: What’s Your Dream Job?
04:11 – Joe’s “World Reviewer” Dream Job
07:17 – Question 2: If You Had to Move Anywhere…
08:21 – Zack Chooses Italy
10:22 – Joe’s Heart for Family Over Location
12:15 – Noah’s Picks: Alaska or South America
14:17 – Question 3: What Has God Been Teaching You?
14:52 – Noah on Matthew 27 & Obedience Through Suffering
17:07 – Joe on Forgiveness from the Cross
20:48 – Zack on Jonah & God Working Through Disobedience
24:43 – Closing Thoughts & Spiritual Takeaways
25:05 – Stay Connected / Outro

In this episode, Pastor Rob continues our Exodus: The Way Through series by diving deep into the Sixth Commandment: You shall not murder. Though short in Hebrew—just two words—this command speaks powerfully into our modern world.

Pastor Rob explores:

• What Scripture means by unlawful vs. lawful killing
• How the Bible explains justice, self‑defense, and the role of government
• The Church of the Nazarene’s perspective on the sanctity of human life
• Abortion, embryonic stem‑cell research, and euthanasia
• How Jesus raises the standard from outward actions to heart-level righteousness
• Why guarding the heart (Proverbs 4:23) shapes how we treat others and honor God

This episode reveals how God’s ancient word is still profoundly relevant to our medically and morally complex world.🙏 We’d love to hear from you! Comment, like, subscribe, and email us anytime at podcast@shepnaz.org.For events, ministries, livestreams, and sermon archives:
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⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 – Welcome & Introduction 00:27 – Is the Sixth Commandment Really That Simple? 01:13 – What “You Shall Not Murder” Means in Hebrew 02:17 – Lawful vs. Unlawful Killing 03:29 – God’s Sovereignty Over Life and Death 04:26 – Old Testament Context: War & Obedience 05:07 – Murder, Pre‑meditation, and God’s Design 06:22 – How Killing Violates God’s Sovereignty 07:29 – Cultural Implications & Sanctity of Life 08:15 – When Is Killing Ever Appropriate? 09:58 – Capital Punishment & Biblical Justice 11:16 – War, Government, and Just Causes 13:04 – Purpose of War vs. Taking Life 15:08 – Self‑Defense & Protecting Innocent Life 16:02 – Preservation of Life as the Guiding Principle 17:04 – This Commandment Is About Human Life—Not Animals 17:27 – Modern Ethical Questions We Encounter 17:57 – The Church of the Nazarene on Abortion 20:38 – Compassion, Grace, and Redemption 24:54 – Stem‑Cell Research & Christian Ethics 29:03 – Euthanasia & God’s Authority Over Life 31:28 – Life‑Support, End‑of‑Life Choices, & Faith 34:19 – God’s Word Speaks to Every Age 35:53 – Jesus Raises the Bar on Moral Law 37:13 – Guarding Our Hearts Above All Else 38:30 – Closing Thoughts & Invitation

Today’s episode of the Shepnaz Podcast features Pastor Rob exploring the depth and meaning of the 5th Commandment: “Honor your father and your mother.”
This conversation uncovers what biblical “honor” truly means, why it differs from obedience, and why God places this commandment at the precise hinge point between loving Him and loving others.Pastor Rob discusses the Hebrew roots of the word honor, the commandment’s attached promise, the lifelong nature of honoring parents, and how this applies even in difficult or broken family relationships. The episode also highlights Jesus’ own example of honoring His parents during every stage of His life.

This teaching is part of the ongoing series Exodus: The Way Through.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Episode Setup
00:26 – Commandments 5 & 6 Overview
00:48 – Why the Commandments Run Deep
01:05 – “Honor” vs “Obey” in Scripture
02:13 – A Story That Illustrates the Difference
03:11 – The Hebrew Word for Honor (kabed)
03:56 – The First Horizontal Commandment
04:46 – Honor as the Foundation of Relationships
05:51 – Cultural Breakdown of Honor
06:16 – Parents as Spiritual Authority
07:02 – This Commandment for All Ages
08:04 – Honoring Through Life Stages
09:06 – When Children Become Adults
09:37 – Caring for Aging Parents
10:17 – Personal Examples of Family Care
11:29 – The “18 and Out” Cultural Problem
12:42 – God’s Intention for Lifelong Family
13:40 – How Jesus Honored His Parents
14:22 – What “Carpenter” Meant in His Day
14:57 – Jesus Caring for Mary from the Cross
15:21 – The Promise Attached to the 5th Commandment
16:01 – “Long Life” = The Fullness of God’s Blessing
17:03 – Passing Faith from Parent to Child
18:10 – When Honoring Parents Is Hard
19:36 – Honoring Parents Who Weren’t Good Parents
20:46 – The Gospel Lived Out in the Family
21:11 – Conclusion & What’s Next
21:31 – Join Us Tomorrow for Commandment #6

In today’s episode, Pastor Rob concludes Thursday’s powerful message on Jesus’ words from the cross: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”
This teaching explores why Jesus prayed this prayer out loud, what it means for our own forgiveness, and how choosing to forgive can release us from the bondage of bitterness.

Pastor Rob walks us through Scripture, prophecy, and real-life stories—including Corrie Ten Boom’s remarkable testimony—to demonstrate the life-changing freedom found in extending forgiveness the way Jesus modeled.

👉 Speaker: Pastor Rob
👉 This episode is the continuation and conclusion of Thursday’s message.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Jesus wasn’t praying for ignorant people 00:37 They knew what they were doing 00:58 The crucifixion they didn’t understand 01:37 Ignorance doesn’t remove our need for forgiveness 01:59 Why Jesus prayed out loud 02:24 Jesus practiced what He preached 02:42 Fulfilling Isaiah’s prophecy 03:06 Experiencing God’s forgiveness 03:29 Have you received God’s forgiveness? 04:02 Extending forgiveness to others 04:50 The weight of unforgiveness 05:28 “Someday I’ll forgive…” 06:03 Jesus forgave in the middle of His suffering 06:42 Jesus’ right to justice vs. our own 07:00 Forgiveness always costs someone 07:25 Freedom or bondage—your choice 08:02 Forgiveness sets *you* free 08:21 Corrie Ten Boom’s powerful story 08:52 “They should pay the price…” 09:07 Let God handle justice 09:29 Bondage of bitterness 09:50 Why we must follow Jesus’ example 10:15 Forgiveness is not a feeling 10:50 Freedom when we choose forgiveness 11:11 “Father, forgive them…” 11:34 A prayer to help you forgive 11:53 Walking in the freedom Jesus died for

In today’s episode of The Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Rob begins a Lenten series, Cries from the Cross.
As we enter this season of reflection, Pastor Rob helps us prepare our hearts by exploring Jesus’ first words spoken from the cross:

“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”

Through powerful storytelling, biblical context, and deep pastoral insight, Pastor Rob guides us into the meaning behind Jesus’ radical forgiveness—even as He endured immense suffering. This message reminds us of Christ’s love, sacrifice, and invitation to extend forgiveness in our own lives.Join us again tomorrow for the conclusion of this first message in the series.

🙏 Featuring: Pastor Rob
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⏱ Chapters

00:00 – Intro: Cries from the Cross 00:45 – Story of Martin Neimöller’s imprisonment 01:56 – Gallows as a teacher of the human heart 02:24 – Why Jesus’ words on the cross matter 03:03 – The turbulence leading to the crucifixion 03:59 – Betrayal, denial, and abandonment 04:39 – The brutality before the cross 05:05 – The physical reality of crucifixion 05:54 – Jesus’ response vs. typical crucifixion victims 06:12 – The seven statements from the cross 07:02 – The weight of final words 07:41 – Setting the timing of “Father, forgive them” 08:23 – Jesus forgives in the midst of suffering 08:47 – Did Jesus repeat this prayer? 09:17 – Three points about Jesus’ first words 09:36 – The Father’s painful role 10:49 – Why God didn’t intervene 11:49 – The cost of forgiveness 12:10 – Mercy instead of vengeance 12:51 – Forgiveness for every offender 13:29 – Our sins were present at the cross 14:15 – What forgiveness really means 15:15 – Forgiveness always costs something 15:44 – “They don’t know what they’re doing” 15:58 – Why Jesus said it out loud