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Here at Newbreak Church, we exist to connect people with God through authentic relationships to serve communities. This podcast features messages from Pastor Markus Witherspoon and our speaking team. For more info, visit us online at: https://newbreak.churchIf you are new to Newbreak, we would love for you to fill out a connect card: https://newbreak.church/cardAre you ready to take a next step in your faith or with Newbreak: https://newbreak.church/courses/next-steps/We have Church Online for your Kids too: https://newbreak.church/kidsYour giving helps bring life change to the entire world. Giving online is simple and easy: https://newbreak.churchcenter.com/giving/donationsReady to find your God given purpose? Then join our Online Discovering Your Pathway course: https://newbreak.church/dyp​​​​​​​​​​​Download the sermon notes for today’s message: https://newbreak.church/sermon-notes

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  1. Joseph, Part 9 / Good Father / Genesis 45:1-28 Pastor Markus Witherspoon

    Oct.11, 2026 What do you do when you can finally look back and see that God was working in places where you thought He was absent? In Genesis 45, Joseph begins to understand that the betrayal, suffering, and waiting he endured were not the end of his story. God was redeeming what others meant for...

  2. Beyond Sunday | The Story of Joseph | Episode 14 | "Tested and Transformed” Pastors JoAnn Johnson, Jared Johnson, and Markus Witherspoon

    Oct. 7, 2026 In this episode of Beyond Sunday, the team unpacks the difference between a test and a temptation — one meant to refine us like gold, the other meant to wound us — and how to tell which one you're in. Drawing on Joseph testing his brothers in Egypt, they get honest about why the same...

  3. Joseph, Part 8 / Grace that Transforms / Genesis 44:1-34 Pastor Brooks Fuller

    Oct.4, 2026 What happens when God brings you back to a place where you once failed? In Genesis 44, Joseph gives his brothers one final test, placing them in a situation that looks strikingly similar to the choice they made years earlier. This time, though, their response is different. Through...

  4. Joseph, Part 7 /  Grace Not Vengeance / Genesis 42 Pastor JoAnn Johnson

    Sept. 27, 2026 What do you do when the past you tried to bury suddenly walks back into the room? In Genesis 42–43, Joseph is confronted by the very brothers who betrayed him, and he must decide whether to use his power for revenge or restoration. Sometimes God brings hidden wounds, guilt, and...

  5. Beyond Sunday | The Story of Joseph | Episode 13 | "Rise to Power" Pastors JoAnn Johnson, Jared Johnson, and Markus Witherspoon

    Sept. 22 2026 In this episode of Beyond Sunday, the team walks through Genesis 41 and the moment Joseph goes from prison to palace overnight — after years of waiting, setbacks, and silence. They get honest about what it means that waiting seasons are never wasted: how God uses the slow, confusing...

  6. Joseph, Part 6 / Rise to Power / Genesis 41 Pastor Jared Johnson

    Sept. 20, 2026 Life often brings things we never saw coming, and Joseph’s story reminds us that we can’t always control what happens to us, but we can choose how we respond. After years of waiting, setbacks, and silence, Joseph was suddenly brought from prison to the palace because God had been...

  7. Joseph, Part 5 / Purpose in the Prison / Genesis 40:1-23 Pastor Markus Witherspoon

    Sept. 13, 2026 In Genesis 40, Joseph is still waiting in prison—forgotten by people, but not forgotten by God. Instead of letting bitterness steal his purpose, Joseph notices the pain of others and humbly offers the gifts God gave him for God’s purposes. Even in seasons of delay, disappointment,...

  8. Joseph, Part 4 / Betrayed and Broken / Genesis 37:1-17 Pastor Mike Quinn

    Sept. 6, 2026 What do you do when life gets darker even though you’re trying to do the right thing? In Genesis 39, Joseph shows us that God’s presence is not proven by easy circumstances—but by His faithfulness in the middle of them. This week, we’ll look at how Joseph navigated temptation,...

  9. Beyond Sunday | The Story of Joseph | Episode 12 | "Messy Sin” Pastors JoAnn Johnson, Jared Johnson, and Markus Witherspoon

    Sept. 7 2026 In this episode of Beyond Sunday, the team picks up in the middle of the Joseph story — Genesis 37, where jealousy curdles into betrayal and brothers sell their own flesh and blood into slavery. Using that dark turn as a starting point, they get honest about the destructiveness of…

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  10. Joseph, Part 3 / Betrayed and Broken / Genesis 37:1-17 Pastor Frank Wooden

    Aug. 30, 2026 Joseph’s story moves from a dream to a betrayal, from a favored robe to an empty cistern, and from a family’s hatred to a future God was still shaping. His brothers called him “the dreamer,” but the label they placed on him in crisis did not define his character or derail God’s…

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  11. Beyond Sunday | The Story of Joseph | Episode 11 Pastors JoAnn Johnson, Jared Johnson, and Markus Witherspoon

    Aug 25 2026 In this episode, we kick off a brand-new series, The Story of Joseph, beginning in Genesis 37 with a dreamer born into a family marked by favoritism, jealousy, and unresolved wounds. Joseph's story reminds us that God can plant purpose in the middle of dysfunction — and that God-given...

  12. Joseph, Part 2 / God’s Promises/ Genesis 28:10-22 Pastor JoAnn Johnson

    Aug. 23, 2026 Joseph’s dreams begin in a family marked by favoritism, jealousy, resentment, and unresolved wounds—but Genesis 37 shows that God can plant purpose in the middle of dysfunction. This sermon explores how God-given dreams are not limited by imperfection, canceled by opposition, or...

  13. Joseph, Part 1 / God’s Promises/ Genesis 28:10-22 Pastor Markus Witherspoon

    Aug. 16, 2026 Life rarely unfolds the way we expect, and sometimes the biggest detours leave us questioning where God is in the middle of the mess. In this opening message of the Joseph series, we discover that before Joseph’s story begins, God was already at work through Jacob, offering His...

  14. Beyond Sunday | The Book of Ephesians | Episode 10 Pastors Brooks Fuller, Jared Johnson, and Markus Witherspoon

    Aug 12, 2026 In this episode of Beyond Sunday, the team wraps up the Ephesians series by looking back at two messages that bring Paul's letter home. First they dig into Ephesians 6:5-9 and the challenge to see our everyday work as worship — showing up with integrity, serving as though we're…

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  15. Ephesians, Part 13 / Pastors JoAnn Johnson and Mike Quinn

    Aug. 9, 2026 As Newbreak celebrates 40 years of God’s faithfulness, this final message in Ephesians reminds us that the Christian life is not fought in our own strength, but in the power of Christ. Through Paul’s call to put on the full armor of God, we discover how to stand firm amid conflict,...

  16. Beyond Sunday | The Book of Ephesians | Episode 9 Pastors JoAnn Johnson, Jared Johnson, and Markus Witherspoon

    Aug 5, 2026 In this episode of Beyond Sunday, the team works through Ephesians 6:1–4 and Paul's reframing of family life around one relationship: our relationship with Jesus. They get honest about parenting under Christ's authority instead of our own — kids who obey because they belong rather…

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  17. Ephesians, Part 12 / Spirit-Filled Work is Worship / Ephesians 6:5-9 Pastor Jared Johnson

    Aug. 2, 2026 What if the way you work says more about your faith than you realize? In Ephesians 6:5-9, Paul reframes ordinary work with an eternal perspective: whether we are leading, serving, managing, or simply showing up, we ultimately work before Jesus. This message challenges us to stop...

  18. Beyond Sunday | The Book of Ephesians | Episode 8 Pastors JoAnn Johnson, Jared Johnson, and Markus Witherspoon

    July 28, 2026 In this episode of Beyond Sunday, the team digs into Ephesians 5:21–33 and Paul's vision of marriage as far more than a contract — a living picture of Christ and the Church. They talk honestly about what mutual submission actually looks like day to day, why sacrificial love and...

  19. Ephesians, Part 11 / Spirit-Filled Parenting / Ephesians 6:1-4 Amy Elliot

    July 26, 2026 What if the clearest picture of the gospel in your home isn't what you say at dinner, but how you treat the people around the table? In Ephesians 6:1–4, Paul tells children to obey and honor because they belong to the Lord, not because fear demands it—then turns to fathers, trading...

  20. Ephesians, Part 10 / Spirit-Filled Marriage / Ephesians 5:21-33 Pastor Markus Witherspoon

    July 19, 2026 What if your faith is most clearly revealed not on Sunday, but in your kitchen, your conversations, and your marriage? In Ephesians 5:21–33, Paul shows us that Spirit-filled marriage is more than a contract—it is a living picture of Christ and the Church. Mutual submission,...

  21. Ephesians, Part 9 / Imitators of God / Ephesians 5:1-20 Pastor Brooks Fuller

    July 5, 2026 What does it really look like to imitate God? In a culture filled with darkness, distraction, and self-centeredness, followers of Jesus are called to stand out through holiness, gratitude, and Spirit-filled living. Ephesians 5:1–20 reveals how a life that imitates God is marked by...

  22. Beyond Sunday | The Book of Ephesians | Episode 7 Pastors JoAnn Johnson, Jared Johnson, and Mike Quinn

    July 13, 2026 In this episode of Beyond Sunday, the team digs into Ephesians 5:1–20 and Paul's call to imitate God in everything we do. They talk honestly about what that actually looks like in a culture saturated with darkness, distraction, and self-centeredness — and why holiness, gratitude…

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  23. Ephesians, Part 8 / Out With the Old, In With the New / Ephesians 4:17-32 Pastor JoAnn Johnson

    July 5, 2026 What if spiritual maturity isn’t just about knowing more about Jesus, but actually becoming more like Him? In Ephesians 4:17–32, Paul invites us to take an honest look at the “old wardrobe” we may still be wearing: patterns like anger, bitterness, harsh words, and un-forgiveness that...

  24. Beyond Sunday | The Book of Ephesians | Episode 6 Pastors Carrie Botkin, JoAnn Johnson, and Frank Wooden

    June 30, 2026 About this Conversation In this episode of Beyond Sunday, the team unpacks Ephesians 4:1–16 and what it actually looks like to live worthy of the calling we've received. After three chapters celebrating God's grace, they dig into the practical side of faith — protecting unity,...

  25. Ephesians, Part 7 / Unity and Diversity of the Body / Ephesians 4:1-16 Pastor Markus Witherspoon

    June 28, 2026 After three chapters celebrating God's grace, Paul turns to the practical question: How should we live because of it? In Ephesians 4:1–16, we'll explore how walking worthy of our calling means protecting unity, using our unique gifts, and helping the Body of Christ grow in love and...

  26. Ephesians, Part 6 / Father’s Day / Ephesians 3:14-21 Pastors Brooks Fuller & Markus Witherspoon

    June 21, 2026 In Ephesians 3:14–21, Paul’s prayer reminds us that our greatest need isn’t external success, but internal strength rooted in God’s love. As we allow Christ to fully make His home within us, His love reshapes who we are from the inside out. Paul invites us to live, lead, and parent...

  27. Beyond Sunday | The Book of Ephesians | Episode 5 Pastors Carrie Botkin, Jared Johnson, and Markus Witherspoon

    June 15, 2026 About this Conversation In this episode of Beyond Sunday, the team unpacks Ephesians 3:1–13 and the stunning scope of God's plan revealed through Jesus. They reflect on the mystery Paul describes—how people from every background are drawn together into one family, sharing one...

  28. Ephesians, Part 5 / God’s Plan Revealed / Ephesians 3:1-13 Pastor Markus Witherspoon

    June 14, 2026 God’s plan has always been far greater than we could imagine. In Ephesians 3:1–13, Paul unveils the mystery of the gospel: through Jesus, people from every background are brought together into one family and one shared inheritance. As we discover the beauty of God’s purpose for His...

  29. Ephesians, Part 4 / Grace-Filled Community / Ephesians 2:11-22 Pastor Jared Johnson

    June 7, 2026 Division comes naturally. We build walls between people based on politics, culture, values, backgrounds, and even our preferences within the church. Yet Ephesians 2 reveals that Jesus came to do the exact opposite. Through His death and resurrection, He tears down the walls that...

  30. Beyond Sunday | The Book of Ephesians | Episode 4 Pastors JoAnn Johnson, Jared Johnson, and Markus Witherspoon

    May 18, 2026 About this Conversation In this episode of Beyond Sunday, the team recaps an unforgettable Memorial Day weekend serving with Amor Ministries in Mexico, where 65 Newbreakers helped build three homes for families in need. They also dive deeper into Ephesians 2:1–10, exploring the…

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  31. Ephesians, Part 3 / Saved by Grace / Ephesians 2:1-10 Pastor Markus Witherspoon

    May 31, 2026 Most people think the Gospel is about becoming a better person, but Ephesians 2 tells a much deeper story. Paul reminds us that sin doesn’t just wound us, it leaves us spiritually dead and unable to save ourselves. Yet in the middle of humanity’s worst news come two of the most...

  32. Ephesians, Part 2 / Person, Plan, and Power / Ephesians 1:15-23 Pastor Frank Wooden

    May 24, 2026 It’s easy for faith to become something we understand in our heads but rarely experience in our daily lives. Paul’s prayer invites believers into something deeper, where knowing God becomes personal and transformative. In Christ we already have full access to God’s presence, a living...

  33. Beyond Sunday | Mother's Day | Episode 3 / Pastors JoAnn Johnson, Jared Johnson, and Markus Witherspoon

    May 18, 2026 Conversations for Mother's Day In this episode of Beyond Sunday, the pastors reflect on Mother’s Day at Newbreak and the powerful reminder that holidays can carry both joy and pain. The conversation explores the relationship between faith and psychology, why discipleship cannot be...

  34. Ephesians, Part 1 / His Story, Our Story / Ephesians 1:1-14 Pastor Markus Witherspoon

    May 17, 2026 Before the foundation of the world, God saw us, loved us, and chose us to be part of His family through Jesus. Our salvation is not something we could ever earn or achieve on our own—it is the beautiful gift of God’s grace, poured out through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. And...

  35. I AM, Beyond Sunday / Pastors JoAnn Johnson, Jared Johnson, and Markus Witherspoon

    May 11, 2026 In Episode 2 of Beyond Sunday, the Pastors from Newbreak Church reflect on the powerful “I Am” statements of Jesus from the Gospel of John and what they reveal about His identity, character, and invitation to trust Him more deeply. The conversation gets personal as the hosts talk...

  36. I AM, Part 6 / The Vine / John 15:1-8 Pastor JoAnn Johnson & Dr. Nicci Witherspoon

    May 10, 2026 Lasting personal change and spiritual growth come from staying deeply connected to Jesus, the “true vine.” As God lovingly prunes harmful patterns and shapes our thoughts, we are called to actively examine the “fruit” of our lives—our behaviors, words, and attitudes—and allow His...

  37. I AM, Part 5 /The Way, Truth, Life /John 13:31-14:17 Pastor Jared Johnson

    May 3, 2026 When life feels uncertain—when we’re anxious, confused, or lost—Jesus doesn’t just point us to a path, he says, “I am the way.” He claims to be the truth in a world full of opinions, and the life that nothing else can give. Christianity isn’t about what works for you—it’s about what’s...

  38. I AM, Part 4 / Door of the Sheep / Good Shepherd / John 10:1-21 Pastor Markus Witherspoon

    April 26, 2026 Jesus doesn’t just offer advice for life, He offers Himself as the Door and the Good Shepherd. In a world full of competing voices, false promises, and anxious fears, we need to ask ourselves one powerful question: whose voice am I following? Christ leads, protects, and lays down…

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  39. I AM, Part 3 / The Light of the World / John 8:1-12 Pastor Markus Witherspoon

    April 19, 2026 Jesus declares, “I am the light of the world,” revealing that He alone can expose darkness and lead us into true life. Darkness is not only around us but often hidden within us through pain, sin, shame, and the things we try to conceal. Yet instead of condemnation, Jesus offers...

  40. I AM, Part 2 / The Bread of Life / John 6:22-40 Pastor Markus Witherspoon

    April 12, 2026 Jesus declares that He is the “bread of life,” revealing that while we naturally chase things we believe will satisfy us, nothing in this world truly meets our deepest needs. He invites us to shift our focus from temporary, physical fulfillment to the eternal life only He provides,...

  41. I AM, Part 1 / I Am the Resurrection & Life / Luke 23:50-24:12, Luke 24:36-47 Pastor JoAnn Johnson

    April 5, 2026 What you believe about Jesus isn’t just a theological question—it shapes everything about your life. In this message, we step into one of His boldest claims, “I am the resurrection and the life,” and wrestle with what it really means. Is Jesus a liar, a lunatic, or truly Lord? As we...

  42. Acts Beyond Sunday / Pastors JoAnn Johnson, Jared Johnson, and Markus Witherspoon

    April 1, 2026 After a powerful 13-week journey through the book of Acts, our pastors sit down for a real and honest conversation about what God revealed through the series and how it impacts our lives today. In this episode of Beyond Sunday, we reflect on the cost of following Jesus, the role of...

  43. Acts, Part 13 / Fully Surrendered Life / Acts 20:16-38 Pastor Markus Witherspoon

    March 29, 2026 As we close out the book of Acts, this message challenges us to move beyond a strong start in faith and instead live a fully surrendered life to Jesus. Looking at Paul’s farewell in Acts 20, we see a powerful example of serving with humility and courage, continually turning back to...

  44. Acts, Part 12/ Light in the Darkness / Acts 16:16-34 Pastor JoAnn Johnson

    March 22, 2026 In Acts 16, Paul and Silas show us what it looks like to bring the light of Jesus into the darkest places—confronting spiritual oppression with Christ’s authority and responding to suffering with worship and prayer. Even in prison, their praise becomes a weapon, and God uses their...

  45. Acts, Part 11 / Conflict / Acts 15:1-31 Pastor Jared Johnson

    March 15, 2026 In Acts 15, the early church faces a significant conflict as Jewish and Gentile believers disagree about what is required for salvation. What begins as a serious theological dispute becomes an opportunity for the church to model how followers of Jesus can handle disagreement in a…

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  46. Acts, Part 10 /  …to the Ends of the Earth / Acts 10:1-48 Pastor Markus Witherspoon

    March 8, 2026 In Acts 10, we see a powerful picture of God’s plan to bring the good news of Jesus to everyone. Through the intersecting stories of Peter and Cornelius, God shows that He is always at work behind the scenes—often in ways we cannot fully comprehend. This passage invites us to...

  47. Acts, Part 9 / Damascus / Acts 9:1-19 Pastor Markus Witherspoon

    March 1, 2026 Saul’s encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus stands as one of the most powerful stories of transformation in Scripture. Once a fierce persecutor of Christians, Saul’s life was radically redirected when Jesus revealed Himself, turning an enemy of the faith into one of its...

  48. Acts, Part 8 / Sharing Jesus / Acts 8:26-40 Pastor Kamar Bevil

    February 22 2026 The book of Acts shows us that the Holy Spirit is still actively guiding ordinary believers to share the message of Jesus in everyday moments. In Acts 8, we see how God used Philip’s willingness to follow the Spirit’s prompting to reach one person, reminding us that God’s mission...

  49. Acts, Part 7 / Our Pain, His Plan / Acts 6:8-7:1, Acts 7:51–60 Pastor JoAnn Johnson

    February 15, 2026 God doesn’t waste our pain. He uses our suffering to display His grace and purpose. Through Stephen’s story, we see that when we rely on the Holy Spirit, we can stand with courage even in opposition, trusting that God is near in our suffering and working through it to grow His...

  50. Acts, Part 6 / Get in the Game / Acts 6:1-7 Pastor Markus Witherspoon

    February 8, 2026 Just like the Super Bowl highlights a few players while dozens work faithfully behind the scenes, the church only thrives when everyone steps off the sidelines and uses their gifts to serve. In Acts 6, the early church faced growing pains and discovered that when each person...

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Here at Newbreak Church, we exist to connect people with God through authentic relationships to serve communities. This podcast features messages from Pastor Markus Witherspoon and our speaking team. For more info, visit us online at: https://newbreak.churchIf you are new to Newbreak, we would love for you to fill out a connect card: https://newbreak.church/cardAre you ready to take a next step in your faith or with Newbreak: https://newbreak.church/courses/next-steps/We have Church Online for your Kids too: https://newbreak.church/kidsYour giving helps bring life change to the entire world. Giving online is simple and easy: https://newbreak.churchcenter.com/giving/donationsReady to find your God given purpose? Then join our Online Discovering Your Pathway course: https://newbreak.church/dyp​​​​​​​​​​​Download the sermon notes for today’s message: https://newbreak.church/sermon-notes

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