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

Have you ever checked out during worship because the songs weren’t your style?

On this Worship Wednesday episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack sits down with Pastors Noah and Nick to talk honestly about worship preferences, posture, and what it really means to worship God—especially when the music doesn’t move you emotionally.This conversation challenges us to rethink worship as more than a concert or emotional experience. Instead, worship becomes an act of surrender, discipline, and truth—no matter the environment.Whether you love modern worship, hymns, or something in between, this episode will help you:

• Re-engage when worship feels hard
• Shift from preference to prayer
• Choose discipline until your heart catches up

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Worship Wednesday01:00 – Survival debate & lighthearted banter10:30 – Have you ever checked out during worship?12:00 – When worship isn’t your style13:40 – Preference vs posture15:00 – Worship is not music17:30 – What heaven’s worship reveals19:45 – Why repetition bothers us20:45 – Practical ways to re-engage in worship21:30 – Final encouragement & closing

Are you living for God’s approval—or resting in His grace?

In today’s episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack is joined by Pastor Rob Paugh as they continue our Galatians series (Part 2). Together, they unpack Paul’s strong warning against legalism—the belief that we earn or maintain God’s favor by following rules rather than trusting what Jesus has already done.This conversation tackles:

• What legalism really is (and why it’s so appealing)
• Why false teaching is spiritually dangerous
• How grace—not performance—leads to peace
• How to protect yourself and your family from distorted gospel messages
• Why Scripture must always be our final authority

This episode is a freeing reminder that God’s pleasure is not based on your performance—but on Christ’s finished work.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Episode Setup
00:40 – Why Paul Wrote Galatians
01:41 – What Is Legalism?
02:23 – Grace vs. Performance-Based Faith
03:12 – The Weight of Man-Made Rules
04:37 – Can You Earn God’s Favor?
05:54 – Modern-Day Legalism in the Church
06:27 – God’s Pleasure Is Not Based on Performance
07:40 – Why the Galatians Were Vulnerable
08:37 – Paul’s Strong Words About False Teachers
10:38 – Why False Teaching Is So Dangerous
12:30 – What You Believe Shapes How You Live
14:23 – How to Guard Yourself from Deception
15:37 – Humility, Scripture, and Spiritual Anchors
16:25 – Turning Beliefs into Convictions
19:37 – Community, Parenting, and Authentic Faith
21:31 – Final Challenge & Encouragement

Are we slowly drifting from the true gospel without even realizing it?

In today’s episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack is joined by Pastor Rob Paugh to unpack Galatians 1 and Paul’s strong warning against adding anything to the gospel of grace. As false teachers pressured early Christians to return to law and works, Paul was astonished—and heartbroken.

Together, we explore:

• Why adding rules to grace distorts the gospel
• How legalism creeps into modern Christianity
• Why people leave the church (and sometimes faith entirely)
• What it means to stay rooted in the freedom Jesus offers

This conversation is honest, pastoral, and deeply relevant for today’s church.
The Shepnaz Podcast is a weekday podcast from Shepherd Church of the Nazarene in Gahanna, Ohio—helping you grow deeper in faith and understanding of Scripture.

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Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Introduction01:30 – Overview of Galatians & Paul’s Concern03:30 – “I Am Astonished” – Why Paul Is Shocked05:25 – Deserting the Gospel Too Easily07:40 – Apostasy & Walking Away from Faith10:15 – Why People Leave the Church Today12:30 – Leaving Church vs. Leaving God14:10 – Adding to the Gospel: A Dangerous Shift16:05 – No Other Gospel—Only a Distortion18:00 – Distortion, Legalism, and Lost Freedom19:20 – Final Encouragement & Invitation

Today on the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack is joined by Pastor Nick and Tommy to debrief Made For More Sunday—a powerful reminder that following Jesus is about more than attending church. It’s about being the Church.

From landscaping projects to simple acts of kindness, this episode highlights how God uses ordinary obedience to make an extraordinary impact. Tommy shares his firsthand experience serving in the Johnstown community and how serving alongside others deepened relationships and faith.If you’ve ever felt unsure about church, disconnected, or unqualified—this conversation is for you.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to the Shepnaz Podcast00:45 – What Was “Made For More Sunday”?01:26 – The Heart Behind Serving the Community02:27 – Tommy’s Firsthand Serving Experience03:23 – Landscaping, Teamwork & Poison Ivy Stories05:25 – Why Small Acts Matter So Much06:50 – Breaking the “Church Is a Country Club” Myth08:03 – A Church That Welcomes Broken People09:42 – God Redeems the Past & Changes the Future11:16 – Why Serving Is More Fulfilling Than Self-Focus12:42 – Community, Pizza, and Shared Mission14:24 – You Don’t Have to Wait to Be Jesus to Someone15:13 – Obedience Over Qualification16:33 – Final Encouragement: Be the Hands & Feet of Jesus

What if church wasn’t just something you attended—but something you lived?

On today’s episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Zack sits down with Pastor Nick and Pastor Noah to talk about Made for More Sunday—a powerful, non-traditional Sunday where Shepherd Church gathered to worship and then went out into the community to serve in practical, Christ-centered ways.

From free gas and flowers at Kroger, to PB&J meals for the homeless, to landscaping for a neighbor in need, this conversation highlights how small acts of obedience can make an eternal difference. It’s a reminder that following Jesus doesn’t stop after one hour on Sunday—it continues into the other 96% of our week.

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4️⃣ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Why This Episode Is Different00:50 – What Is “Made for More Sunday”?01:52 – Ephesians 2:10 & the Heart Behind the Theme02:39 – The 7 Community Service Projects Explained04:00 – Worship Before We Went Out to Serve04:40 – How the Church Responded06:11 – Stories From the Community07:29 – Why Small Acts Matter09:12 – Faith Is More Than One Hour a Week10:43 – 4% in Church, 96% in the World11:26 – Teaser for Tomorrow’s Volunteer Story