New Hills Church Podcast

The Lion King by Jon Holtorf

The Lion King is a great story about the life of a family and gives us some lessons that may even apply to us.

You Got a Friend in Me by Brandon Freyta

As main characters in the Toy Story films, Woody and Buzz spend time asking some of life’s deepest questions which is what possibly draws us to these stories and characters. Perhaps one of the biggest questions we ask ourselves is…

Far From Home by Sam Peketz

Spiderman is a classic. He is an incredible superhero and yet entirely relatable. Possessing powers that could change the world, yet he focuses on the neighborhood; On home. But what happens when he finds himself Far From Home and forced to make a decision? Perhaps it’s not too different from the decision we are called to make every day.

 

Famous Last Words by Jon Holtorf

In David’s last words he reflected on the purpose God had given him. In the last words of Jesus, he gave instructions to us in living out our purpose.

Distracted by Sam Peketz

David was a great King, chosen and anointed by God, but even the best king or queen still royally screws up. What do we do in the presence of things in our lives that have the potential to distract and derail us from our purpose?

Taking Down a Giant by Jon Holtorf

In combating the giants in our lives, what we have experienced in the past and are experiencing today, God will use to prepare us for tomorrow but we must move forward with Him.

Chosen by Sam Peketz

God often calls the most unqualified to do His greatest works, but sometimes our circumstances make it seem as though we’ve been forgotten or overlooked. We know that we were made for more, so why aren’t we there yet? Why can’t we see it yet? Keep going. God may be using this time as preparation.

Freedom by Sam Peketz

Following Jesus should proclaim, "My chains fell off!" and not, "I better not mess up."

Omne Trium Perfectum by Jon Holtorf

The abuse of power happens when people use their position or place of authority to obtain what they want and when they want it, despite the cost to others.  Jesus, who had access to all the power possible, came to demonstrate to us that the power that we have been given is to be used to serve others well.

Money by Sam Peketz

Money is often something uncomfortable to talk about, especially at church. It’s private. It’s personal. It’s sometimes embarrassing. So why did Jesus talk about money more than almost anything else? It might be that when Jesus talked about money, He was talking about something much deeper going on in our hearts. Talking about money isn’t supposed to be condemning, it’s supposed to be freeing.