What do baseball, adoption, and ice cream cake all have to do with each other? You guessed it! They're all part of the story of NorthWoods elder Troy Lucht. This Stories Series is a great way to get to know your NorthWoods leadership, as well as just some pretty cool people. So don't miss out! 

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Stories Series - Troy Lucht

What do virtual bicycle riding, lots of chocolate, and the county coroner's office all have in common? They're all part of another entry in our Stories Series, this one about elder Jeff Erk!

Stories Series - Jeff Erk

What do a really Baptisty presbyterian church, soccer refereeing, and loads of grandchildren all have to do with each other? They're all part of the story of NorthWoods lay elder, Brian Dempsey. Brian and Pastor Matt have a lot of fun talking about the various ways that God has been faithful across Brian's life. 

Stories Series - Brian Dempsey

As our Stories Series continues, we meet elder Fred Harris. Fred talks about growing up in the 50s and 60s, navigating some difficult family dynamics, finding Christ, meeting his wife when she was in eighth grade, and so much more. Plus pies. Lots of pies. 

Stories Series - Fred Harris

How did our lead Pastor Bobby Pell become just that ... a pastor? How many preaching trophies did he win along the way? For that matter, how did he give his life to Jesus (hint: it involved more than one experience, and it might give you some hope if you or your children are ever unsure about your faith)? This podcast contains the answers to all these questions, plus a lot more about Bobby's life, as we continue our Stories Series!

Stories Series - Bobby Pell

Did you know that NorthWood's very own Rachel Bland had a life-threatening illness when she was young? And have you heard the stories of how she got into the ministry, and the way that she got roped into NorthWood's work at the last possible moment? And do you want to know what her first concert was, and whether she hates cauliflower more than Pastor Matt? You won't want to miss the answers to all these questions and more, as we get to know the life and times of Rachel Bland!

Stories Series - Rachel Bland

How do you from an ornery, carefree teenager to a church planter and pastor? In this episode of our "Stories" series, Darin Garton tells his story. You'll hear about how he met his wife, how they got into ministry, what led them into adoption, the time that Darin had to throw away a Petra cassette because he loved it too much, and the time he thought everybody else had been raptured and he had been left behind. In other words, why aren't you listening already?

Stories Series - Darin Garton

In our new "Stories" series, our staff share the stories of their lives. And for our inaugural episode, Pastor Matt Higgins is at bat. Hear the tale of his journey from local government to pastoral work. Plus, Matt gets real about depression, heartache, and the power of Jesus and real community to combat those things. 

Stories Series - Matt Higgins

What should the church do to better support missions work? And how did one couple decide to become missionaries to Japan? Pastor Bobby talks to our good friends, Nick and Melissa Scott, about their journey toward the missions field. Don't miss the simple exhortation from Pastor Bobby at the end about how NorthWoods should approach the preaching of the word! 

Episode 65 - Japanese missions update

If you've only read a newspaper article or clicked a random link to find out about this year's Southern Baptist Convention, there's a high possibility you don't understand what really went down. And if you did, you might feel a lot better about it. So listen as Pastors Matt, Bobby, and Darin unpack everything you need to know bout this year's SBC Convention. 

Episode 64 - Unpacking the SBC Convention

With the Southern Baptist Convention having its first annual meeting since Covid-19, there's bound to be much talk about critical race theory. So ... just what is critical race theory? How should Bible-believing Christians feel about it? Is systemic racism a thing? As we consider the animosity that sometimes exists between the races, how can we look to Christ for healing? These are big questions, and one podcast won't solve all of them. But we offer some basic definitions and ways to understand all this biblically. Plus, some thoughts on another hot topic bound to come up at the convention: women's ordination. Featuring Pastors Bobby, Matt, and Darin, along with Rachel. 

Episode 63 - SBC Convention 2021: Critical Race Theory & Women’s Ordination

Our prayer series continues as Pastors Matt and Darin discuss praying for yourself. Is it selfish to pray for yourself? What should you pray for and how should you pray for it? And what forces are arrayed against you? All this and more in this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters

Episode 62 - How to pray for yourself

How has pro-choice rhetoric changed over recent years? What would happen if Roe vs. Wade was suddenly repealed? How can Christians stand against the evils of abortion? In our second episode on that subject, Pastors Bobby and Matt continue to talk through these things with Mike Fichter, President and CEO of Indiana Right to Life and  the founder of LoveX2, a national pro-life outreach with a mission of making the world a better place for moms and babies.

Episode 61 - Abortion, Part 2

Discussing why the local church matters and things that matter to the local church. Presented by NorthWoods Church in Evansville, Indiana.

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