Extra Takes

Matt Shiles dials up Pastor Josh on Zoom to discuss this weeks sermon from Genesis 29 and 30. LIsten in as Pastor Josh speaks about how much there is to this passage, and how it can be disturbing when people find it in the Bible. Matt guides Pastor Josh through the process of wrestling a topic like this down to produce a sermon that will be effective in getting the idea across that this story isn't just a tale from thousands of years ago, but a lesson that still is relevant today. Sit back and enjoy this interesting conversation about the difference between right and wrong love!

Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh into the studio to discuss his latest sermon involving messy people and God's missional purpose. Genesis 28 about where God is redeemed Jacob, is redeeming Jacob, and one day will fully redeem Jacob. Matt walks Pastor Josh through explaining this process and how it relates to our walk toward redemption through Jesus. 

Learn about some new plans Pastor Josh has about apparel, then listen in to a challenging discussion of this week's sermon from Genesis 24. Matt Shiles leads Pastor Josh through a discussion of what how marriage isn't about "completing me", but finding a mate to do mission with, then further how these early chapters of the Bible actually predict and support what comes later in the bible. Listen in for an informative, impassioned discussion from Genesis! 

Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh into the studio to discuss the usefulness of footnotes, and determine the reasons behind a work, or event. Pastor Josh further explains his use of footnotes in his dissertation and relates that to the story of Abraham and Sarah in the Old Testament. How, although, the story looks like a footnote, it's the explanation of why God moved the way that He did in the story. Join us for this informative episode of Extra Takes!

Matt Shiles guides Pastor Josh through a discussion of his Easter 2026 sermon, about Abraham, the Father of Faith. They discuss the transformation in Abraham's life as he listened to God. Pastor Josh emphasizes that "radical shifts become part of God's mission. Join us for this informative further look into Pastor Josh's Easter 2026 sermon.

Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh back to the studio for this episode of Extra Takes. This week, they discuss Pastor Josh's message about laughter, from Genesis 17-18 and 21 regarding Sarah and Abraham's different laughter. They go further to discuss how this was all pointing forward toward the laughter that Jesus would bring. Join us for this fun episode from the Extra Takes Studio.

Matt Shiles takes the week off, so Pastor Gus Davies takes the host seat and leads Pastor Josh through a discussion of this, his third sermon in the 2026 Genesis series. PJ explains the mission that God has us on, and the threats to that mission. Join us for this informative conversation between 2 of Northland's pastors as they dive deep into the threats we face and how God's plan cannot be thwarted.

Join us for this special edition of Extra Takes where Tom Horvath welcomes Pastors Kevin and Sherry Harney to the studio to talk about meeting Pastor Josh, background on Kevin and Sherry's family, and how they work together as a couple. Spend some time and get to know them as people and how their ministry started and other stories of faith in action in this special Extra Takes.

Matt Shiles and Pastor Josh return to the studio fresh from Ireland to go into the finer points of the second message of Pastor Josh's 2026 Genesis series, about how we complicate God's mission. From Genesis 16:1-16. Listen in as Matt leads Pastor Josh though an elightening discussion of God chasing after Hagar in this Old Testament story.

Join in as Matt Shiles dials up a recovering Pastor Josh to discuss the finer points of his first sermon of the new Genesis series. Matt steers the conversation into exactly what Pastor Josh is talking about when he says, "Redeeming a people from all peoples". Listen in for the direction and ideas behind this series, and where it will take us.

Listen in as Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh Laxton online to talk about the final week of the Breakthrough sermon series. They discuss the difficulty of casting vision, especially in the context of a church. Pastor Josh goes on to talk about the struggle of many pastors attempting to move their congregation forward. Listen in for this heartfelt conversation about the conclusion of the Breakthrough series of 2026.

Listen in to Pastor Josh's appearance on “The Mike Gilland Show”, which is part of The Shepherd Radio Network. Pastor Josh discusses his path to being a pastor and his vision for Northland and The Church in general, as well as some of his ministry philosophies. You can access more of The Mike Gilland Show at www.theshepherdradio.com.

Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh Laxton into the studio to discuss his third message from the Breakthrough series, titled "Battle Tried, Battle Tested" from the book of Nehemiah. This is a unique episode since Pastor Josh is going to preach this message one more time for the soft launch of our new Monday night service. 

Join Matt Shiles as he welcomes Pastor Josh back into the studio for a discussion about this week's sermon, the second in the Breakthrough series, "Breaking Point" from Esther 1:16-18.  Matt talks with Pastor Josh about the "basement of brokeness", where your breakthrough has to come from your faith. Later, Pastor Josh talks further about his calling into ministry. Join us for this informative episode of Extra Takes!

Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh back to the podcast for his first week of the new series "Breakthrough".  Matt leads a discussion on where this series came from, what it means to the life of Northland and how it differs from breakTHROUGH. Join us for this initial episode kicking off Pastor Josh's exciting new series!

Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh back and leads a discussion of how PJ is doing after his father's passing. Also, PJ discusses his new series, Breakthrough. Join us as Pastor Josh shares his feelings about all he's been through since Christmas.

Join Matt Shiles and Next-Gen Pastor Dan Elkins as they dive deeper into this week's sermon. Matt leads Pastor Dan through a discussion of the formation of the sermon, then the finer points of the sermon, finally going into some detail about his trip to Jerusalem. All in under an hour, as Matt foresaw at the start of the podcast.

Matt Shiles assumes command of the good ship Extra Takes with Pastor Gus as his first mate. After a little quality time getting to know the temporary skipper, Pastor Gus guides Matt through a discussion of how your "consumption" of knowledge and information make a difference in your walk with Jesus. From James 1:19-26. Make sure to listen in to see if Matt can keep the ship afloat and away from the treacherous waters!

Matt Shiles is out this week, so we join Pastors Gus and Josh as they discuss this week's sermon. Listen in as PG leads PJ through a discussion about "In order to understand the Good News, you have to understand your need for it". This is the third of our 4 weeks of Advent leading up to Christmas!

Join Matt Shiles and Pastor Josh as they discuss this week's Advent sermon about Mary and Joseph and the sacrifices that were made to follow the invitation that God gave Mary in Luke 1.  Matt works to get deeper into Pastor Josh's point, The object of your faith is greater than the object of your fear, and how this pertained to Mary and Joseph, as well as what it means as Christians today. Don't miss this episode of Extra Takes!

Matt Shiles returns to the Podcast to lead Pastor Josh through a discussion of the first sermon in our Advent series (Journey to Bethlehem), entitled "Bethlehem: House of Bread". Matt and PJ talk about the allegory that was set up throughout the sermon, where Jesus is actually the better Bethlehem.    

Matt Shiles is still on the "Injured Reserve", so Tom Horvath steps in again to guide Pastor Josh through a discussion of his sermon on revival. After reviewing what led to the selection of topic for the weekend, Pastor Josh goes on to talk about the future, and having an accurate picture of spiritual flourishing as an example to aspire to. Listen in to this topical and high-energy discussion!

Matt Shiles sits this one out as Tom Horvath steps in as the backup QB. After a brief synopsis of Steve Brown's message this weekend, Pastor Josh tells about his trip to Buchanan Tennessee, where he preached on Acts 1 and the beginnings of the church. Join us for this unique episode of Extra Takes!

Join Pastor Josh for this Extra Extra Takes episode as Andrew Stanley joins in for an interview before his comedy show at Northland this coming Thursday, Nov. 20th. Listen in for some personal insights into one of the fastest rising Christian comedians today!  BOGO tickets for the Nov 20 show at Northland at https://nland.ch/48dsAHm. Use code: NORTHLANDBOGO

Matt Shiles welcomes Pastor Josh back into the studio after their whirlwind trip to El Salvador to witness the work of World Vision. After a brief recap of that trip and how it relates to what Northland is doing in our own comminutey, Matt tees up Pastor Josh to bring the fire once more about his sermon concerning "If you don't get the grammar right, you'll get the Gospel wrong". Join us for this exciting episode of Extra Takes!

Listen in as Pastor Josh and Matt Shiles triumphantly return to the studio from myriad activities to review the past 2 sermons, finishing off the landmark series of "How To Lose Your Family In 10 Easy Ways". Pastor Josh brings the fire right from the starting line, and it continues from there. Join us for this energetic finish to our fall 2025 series!

On this week's edition of Extra Takes, join Matt Shiles and Pastor Josh as they review this week's sermon about guardrails. After a brief discussion about Pastor Josh constructing his sermons to include everyone, he talks about some of the parts he had to leave out of this particular sermon. After that, Matt walks Pastor Josh through some triggers and guardrails mentioned in the sermon. Join us for this informative episode of Extra Takes! 

Matt Shiles welcomes an on-time and fiesty Pastor Josh to the studio to talk about the latest sermon in our "How to Lose Your Family in 10 Easy Ways" series: "Let the cancer of sin spread". After a brief discussion of Pastor Josh selling the shirt off his back to benefit Mercy Road, Matt guides a discussion of how Pastor Josh constructed the sermon, and then into his separate points of how to let the Holy Spirit restore what sin has destroyed.

Join Matt Shiles and Pastor Josh for a further discussion of this week's sermon regarding how drifting into coexistence can help you lose your family. Matt leads Pastor Josh through that negative principle as well as the positive principle, if you want to build a vibrant and happy marriage, defend and deepen oneness with God and one another. Pastor Josh goes on to talk about the dangers of moral smugness and not recognizing that we are ALL sinners no matter what. Finally, the discussion moves to doing life together with your spouse. Join us for this important discussion on keeping your marriage and family happy and healthy!

Join Pastor Josh and Matt Shiles as they welcome Kevin and Sherry Harney to discuss Kevin's sermon this weekend. The negative principal (the way to lose your family) was: Keep Your Faith at Church (Never Bring it Home). Matt Shiles walks Kevin through his 4 principles to understanding the importance of a living faith outside the walls of the church. Kevin's wife, Sherry also offers insights about the experiencing and living out these principles. 

A follow up address from Pastor Josh on how believers can faithfully navigate this cultural moment.   Three Main Points: 1. Acknowledge the grief of living in a broken world. 2. Recognize that we must faithfully engage the culture. 3. Begin to engage each other with humility.   Six Principles for Cultural Engagement: 1. We are to seek the peace of Babylon. (Jeremiah 29) 2. We are called to embody the gospel, not just recite it. 3. We have to engage in humility even in hostile places (Acts 17) 4. Remember we are engaging with the spiritually blind. 5. The world hates Jesus; therefore, it will hate us. (John 15:18) 6. What Satan meant for evil, God will work for good. (Genesis 50:20, Romans 8:28)   Word of Exhortation for the Church: 1. Words can murder; don't let your words turn to bullets. 2. Judgmental expectations are divisive. 3. Jesus must increase and we must decrease; HE unifies his church. 4. Jesus must be the flame of revival.

Matt Shiles welcomes Pastors Josh and John into the studio to discuss Pastor Josh's latest sermon in his series about "How to Lose Your Family in 10 Easy Ways". This week is about criticizing  your spouse. Pastor John brings his years of experience as a counsellor into the discussion of the finer points of the marital relationship. Listen in as they discuss not only marriage, but working on how an individual can approach relationships. 

A travel-weary Pastor Josh and Matt Shiles return to the studio to review this week's message, which was a follow-up on the week before. Listen in as Matt guides Pastor Josh through some further thoughts on the subject of marriage according to the Bible, and how it brings Heaven to Earth through the roles of husband and wife, as well as children. They also bring more clarity to the idea of the Church being the role of the spouse for singles and widows / widowers. Tune in to this extra-effort Extra Takes from our weary travelers! 

Listen in as Matt Shiles works with Pastor Josh to dive deeper into his message about the roles of men and women in our Christian faith and making sure to read the instructions so your marriage can go the distance. So much to unpack, and Pastor Josh brings his A game to this super-informative episode of Extra Takes!

Pastor Gus fills in for Matt Shiles to guide Pastor Josh through a discussion of what your marriage needs to survive adversity. They begin with Pastor Josh’s statement: “If you want to lose your marriage, choose a center that changes.” Then Pastor Gus leads PJ through discussing his points: marriage doesn’t meet your needs—God does; marriage was God’s idea; and, finally, marriage is a mirror to reflect God. Join us for this great episode of Extra Takes!

Join us for the start of an exciting new series! Matt Shiles walks Pastor Josh through the development of this first sermon and the series as a whole. Listen in as Pastor Josh talks further about the concept of marital purity, and how this is so important not only for Christians, but for the whole world!

Join our larger panel of discussion as Pastor Josh talks about developing the "How To Lose Your Family" series, and why it is titled as such. Matt Shiles leads the conversation with our 2 Next-Gen Youth pastors about why this topic is so current in today's world. Listen in as they talk about the expectations for this exciting and compelling new sermon series!

Pastor Josh and his trusty sidekick, Matt Shiles, make their glorious return to the original, but refurbished, Podcast Studio for this second episode dealing with the Pixar movie, "Inside Out 2". Matt walks Pastor Josh through the main points of his sermon, and further explores how our relationship with Jesus relates to handling our emotions. This is part 2 of the 2 part Summer A&E Series.

Pastor Josh returns from Africa to talk about the development of his first sermon on the Pixar movie, "Inside Out", dealing with our core emotions. Matt guides Pastor Josh through the points in his sermon about misconceptions, and strategies for us to use dealing with these emotions as Christians. 

Join us for a special Extra Takes where Matt Shiles walks Tom Horvath through the development and take aways from Tom's sermon regarding the difference between the two "Adam's" of the Bible: Adam from the garden, and Jesus, the better Adam. Matt discusses each of Tom's four points from the sermon in this informative special edition of Extra Takes. 

As a grand finale of the T.E.D. series 2025, Pastor Josh and Matt Shiles join us from Rwanda to give closing thoughts about this series about technology and how it affects us as Christians. Matt walks Pastor Josh through how the series was thought out, and what sort of things they're doing in Rwanda.

In this corner, standing at a towering 5'10" and weighing in at a heart-pounding 160 pounds of pure preaching power, the man who brings the energy, the passion, and the Ric Flair “Wooo!” like no other—PJ!!! And his tag-team partner, the ever-steady, ever-cool, and always sharp, the man whose thoughts are as smooth as his delivery—Maaaaattttttt, the Shile-er of Souls! Together, they bring you all the wisdom, wit, and wildness you can handle on their electrifying podcast! Get ready, because they’re about to drop some T.E.D. knowledge—and maybe a few Wooos! Actually, listen in for the second week of Pastor Josh's series on Faith and Technology. This week, Matt Shiles leads PJ through a discussion of technology in the Bible, and its advancement, AND how this leads to human flourishing.   Wooooooo!   

Join our regular crew on Extra Takes as Pastor Josh kicks off his summer T.E.D. series (Theological Educational Discourse) regarding faith and technology. Matt Shiles walks Pastor Josh through a more detailed discussion of this first week, including Pastor Josh's hope of how you will take this sermon in, not taking notes and relying on the slides. This is a great table-setting for this series to gain a deeper understanding of where PJ is going with it.

Join us for this very special Extra Takes with Josh's guest from Kasr Eldobara Evangelical Church in Cairo, Egypt, Pastor Sameh Maurice. After a discussion about the history of his ministry, the conversation moves in to stories from Pastor Sameh about God's work, and how he sees the unbelievable in so many different situations. Don't miss this very special episode!

For this special episode of Extra Takes, Pastor Josh and congregant Steve French join host Jamie Mitchell on his radio program on the American Pastors' Network. Pastor Josh and Steve French were invited to speak about human flourishing from a Christian perspective. Listen in for a great discussion about how human flourishing is impossible without the God of the Universe.

Welcome to Extra Takes this week with Pastor Gus Davies and Matt Shiles as they dive deeper into Pastor Gus's sermon on Genesis 11. Matt brings his regular questions about a one-word summary, and takeaways from the weekend, and discusses what new thoughts preparing the sermon brought for Pastor Gus. They also discuss some subjects that were cut from the sermon for the sake of time. Join us for this special edition of Extra Takes!

After a preview of coming attractions, Matt takes Pastor Josh into a discussion of this week's sermon on Noah, from Genesis 6:11-22, including takeaways, and connections to other elements of the Bible. Finally, Matt leads Pastor Josh into a discussion of his teaching point of "W.A.L.K. ing" with God and how this all wraps into the story of Noah.

Join Pastor Josh and his usual sidekick, Matt Shiles as they unpack this week's sermon about a blended family and a broken heart, from Genesis 6. Matt walks Pastor Josh through much of this sermon's content and asks him to further explain some of the finer points, including how judgement is loving.

Genesis 5 shows a pattern: born, live, die. But Enoch’s life broke the cycle. In this episode of Extra Takes, Pastor Josh and Matt Shiles recall harrowing car rides and the executive retreat from last week. Then talk a little about how Pastor Josh constructs his sermons before diving into the life of Enoch and how his life compared to the others around him in bible times and today. 

Ride along with Pastors Josh and Gus as they matriculate down the motorway and discuss Cain and Abel in Genesis 4:1-16. Pastor Josh's main point was "Sin left unchecked unravels love for one another – while God’s love is unreal for the other." He goes on to explain in more detail how Cain and Abel were so different in their love for God. Pastor Gus then leads PJ through a discussion of how you know if you have Cain's heart, and not Abel's. Join us for the first in-motion Extra Takes!