Are you feeling overwhelmed and wondering if God really sees you? In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Bryanna dives into Chapter 5 of Praying the 21 Greatest Promises in the Bible by Dave Early: God’s Promise of Supernatural Support.

Discover what it means for the eyes of the Lord to “range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him” (2 Chronicles 16:9). We’ll explore the powerful contrast between King Abijah and King Asa, and how wholehearted devotion unlocks God’s supernatural help in your life.If you’ve ever asked, “Why isn’t God answering my prayers?” or struggled with waiting on His timing, this episode will encourage you to trust His perfect plan and surrender fully.👉 Comment below: What area of your life do you need God’s supernatural support in today?
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Chapters

00:00 Welcome & Introduction00:43 God’s Promise of Supernatural Support01:12 Key Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:902:23 The Story of Abijah and Asa04:28 Wholehearted Devotion Unlocks God’s Help06:47 The Catch: Full Commitment Required07:44 Encouragement for Those Struggling09:26 Waiting on God’s Timing11:17 How Big and Mighty is God?13:09 God is Actively Searching for You14:13 Prayer and Trust in God’s Ability15:09 Final Encouragement & Next Steps

What does it mean when God promises to turn bad into good? In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Nick, our Johnstown Campus Pastor, unpacks Chapter 4 of Praying the 21 Greatest Promises in the Bible by Dave Early.We explore Romans 8:28:
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."Pastor Nick shares powerful insights from the lives of Joseph and Paul, reminding us that even in seasons of hardship, God is actively working for our good and His glory.👉 What’s your experience with trusting God in tough times? Share in the comments!
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Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
00:31 – Today’s Promise: God Turns Bad Into Good
00:52 – Key Scripture: Romans 8:28
02:08 – Joseph’s Story: From Slavery to Leadership
06:15 – Paul’s Example: Purpose in Prison
07:42 – Is It Fate or God’s Work?
08:14 – Conditions of the Promise
10:18 – Trusting God’s Timing
11:11 – Life Isn’t Linear: From Bad to Worse to Good
12:20 – Encouragement: You Don’t Have to Be Perfect
13:12 – Closing Prayer & Final Thoughts

In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Noah Burris unpacks Chapter 3 of 21 Greatest Promises in the Bible: The Promise of Answered Prayer.

We dive deep into:

• What does it really mean to “ask and you shall receive”?
• Why answered prayer isn’t always a “yes.”
• How to avoid viewing God as transactional.
• Practical habits for a powerful prayer life.
• Linking your prayers to God’s promises and His will.

Pastor Noah shares personal stories, biblical insights, and challenges us to move beyond routine prayers into bold, faith-filled conversations with God.

📖 Key Scripture: Matthew 7:7 – Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

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✅ Chapters

00:00 Welcome & Introduction00:26 Christmas Reflections with Pastor Noah02:18 Initial Thoughts on Chapter 303:58 The Core Scripture: Matthew 7:705:19 Coming Boldly to God Despite Failures07:27 Conditions for Answered Prayer – Helpful or Harmful?09:09 Understanding God’s “Yes, No, and Not Now”10:02 Personal Testimony: Wrestling with Prayer11:17 Habits vs. Conditions for Prayer13:35 Nine Habits for Effective Prayer15:07 Asking for What God Can Endorse16:09 Aligning with God’s Will17:53 Persistent Prayer – What It Really Means19:02 Prayer Beyond Asking: Seeking Relationship20:52 Spiritual Growth Through Prayer21:32 Closing Thoughts & How to Connect

Join Pastor Natalie Kuhn as we dive into Chapter 2 of Praying the 21 Greatest Promises of the Bible: The Promise of Impossible Answers. What does Jesus mean when He says, “Everything is possible for one who believes” (Mark 9:23)? How do we pray with faith without treating God like a genie?

In this episode, we explore:

• The context of Jesus’ words to a desperate father
• Why faith is about who we trust, not how much we believe
• How to align our prayers with God’s will
• The powerful analogy of God’s “faith checkbook” from Charles Spurgeon
• Practical ways to pray for impossible answers

📖 Key Scripture: Mark 9:23
🙏 Prayer Focus: “Father in heaven, I believe everything is possible to the one who believes. Please grow my faith in You and Your promises.”💬 We’d love to hear from you!
What impossible prayers are you believing God for? Share in the comments or email us at podcast@shepnaz.org.

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome & Introduction01:33 The Promise of Impossible Answers02:00 Key Scripture: Mark 9:2303:21 Context: Jesus and the Desperate Father04:12 Faith: Who We Trust Matters06:12 Aligning Prayers with God’s Will07:04 Seeing Jesus’ Personality08:11 The Father’s Honest Prayer: “Help My Unbelief”11:17 Charles Spurgeon’s Faith Checkbook Analogy13:39 God’s Timing and Wisdom15:57 Praying the Promise16:49 Closing Prayer & Invitation17:16 How to Share Your Prayer Requests

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 3 of the Shepnaz Podcast!

🎙️ In this episode, Pastor Brett dives into Chapter 1 of Praying the 21 Greatest Promises of the Bible by Dave Early: God’s Promise of Eternal Life.

We explore:

• Why eternal life is your greatest need
• The “bad news about the good news” and the “good news about the bad news”
• What it truly means to believe in Jesus—not just about Him
• A powerful prayer to receive the gift of eternal life

• If you died today, are you sure you’d go to heaven?
• What would you say if God asked, “Why should I allow you into My heaven?”

If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I part of God’s family?” or “How can I claim His promises?”—this episode is for you.

📖 Key Scripture: John 3:16
💬 Questions to consider:🙏 At the end, we share a prayer you can pray to begin your journey with Christ. If you make that decision today, email us at podcast@shepnaz.org—we’d love to walk with you!

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✅ Chapters

00:00 - Welcome to the Shepnaz Podcast00:28 - Introducing Pastor Brett & the 21 Promises Series01:37 - Chapter 1: God’s Promise of Eternal Life02:02 - John 3:16 and Why It Matters03:10 - Your Greatest Need: Eternal Life04:13 - The Bad News About the Good News05:22 - Why Sin Offends God07:20 - Loving God and Neighbor08:31 - The Good News About the Bad News09:46 - What Eternal Life Really Means10:54 - Justification and Sanctification12:06 - The Wheelbarrow Faith Analogy14:24 - Believing IN Jesus vs. About Him14:47 - Two Key Evangelism Questions16:44 - Becoming Part of God’s Family17:46 - Prayer for Eternal Life19:40 - Next Steps & Closing

Join Pastor Nick from our Johnstown campus as he dives deep into the power and purpose of prayer. In this episode, we explore why prayer is essential, how Jesus modeled a prayer-filled life, and practical steps to make prayer a priority in your daily walk with God.

Discover why prayer isn’t just a habit—it’s a spiritual discipline that transforms us to be more like Jesus. Whether you’ve struggled with knowing how to pray or simply want to grow deeper in your prayer life, this message will encourage and challenge you.

📖 Key Scriptures: Mark 1:35, Mark 6:46, Luke 11:1, Psalm 42
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shepnaz.org👉 What’s your biggest challenge when it comes to prayer? Comment below!
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Chapters

00:00 - Welcome & Introduction00:27 - Does Prayer Really Change Things?01:20 - Jesus’ Life of Prayer02:32 - How’s Your Prayer Life?03:15 - Common Struggles with Prayer03:51 - Lord, Teach Us to Pray05:14 - Prayer as a Learning Process06:19 - Desire & Humility in Prayer06:49 - When & How Jesus Prayed07:43 - Prayer as Spiritual Discipline09:02 - God Provides Prayer as Grace09:11 - Making Prayer a Priority10:14 - Overcoming Anxiety About Prayer11:05 - Prayer is for Everyone11:30 - Practical Next Steps: 21 Days of Prayer & Echo App12:16 - Closing Challenge & Invitation

Happy New Year! 🎉 In this special New Year’s Day episode, Pastor Nick from our Johnstown campus shares a powerful message on prayer—why it’s essential, how it transforms us, and why a praying church is a powerful church.

Discover:

• What Scripture says about growing in grace and spiritual maturity
• Why prayer is a means of grace and a spiritual discipline
• How Jesus modeled a prayer-filled life
• Practical steps to make prayer a priority in 2026

Join us as we kick off a 21-Day Prayer Experience starting Monday! 🙏📌 What’s your prayer goal for 2026? Comment below—we’d love to hear from you!
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Chapters

00:00 Welcome & Happy New Year!00:25 Why Prayer Matters01:09 Our Calling: Holy Living03:05 Growing in Grace & Spiritual Maturity06:07 Means of Grace Explained06:51 Focusing on Prayer08:08 Spiritual Disciplines & Prayer09:06 The Power of Prayer10:06 A Praying Church vs Playing Church12:01 Prayer as Communion with God13:29 Prayer Changes Things30:06 Jesus’ Prayer Life31:12 How’s Your Prayer Life?32:55 Teach Us to Pray34:21 Lifelong Learners in Prayer36:08 Posture & Discipline of Prayer37:57 Make Prayer a Priority39:00 Practical Steps & Resources41:10 Closing Prayer & Challenge

On this last day of the 2025, enjoy a replay of our most streamed episode on Spotify for this past year. Join Pastors Zack and Noah on this Worship Wednesday episode of the Shepnaz Podcast as we dive deep into the original Hebrew and Greek words for worship found throughout the Bible. Pastor Noah shares insights from his recent studies, revealing the rich layers of meaning behind biblical worship—from shachah to proskuneo and beyond.

We explore how these ancient expressions of worship still resonate today and how they can transform the way we engage with God in our daily lives.

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