Providence Nolensville Podcast (Sermons & More)

This week, Justin sits down with Meredith Teasley, our Director of Women’s and Children’s Ministry, to discuss the importance of investing in our children and how we at Providence can actively engage in this process. Register for VBS now. 

As we looked at the story of Jephthah on Sunday, we’re focusedon the importance of our identity in Christ. How can we tell when we’re drifting away from that primary identity and rooting ourselves in something else? This week, Justin and Joe talk about why it matters to keep our identity firmly grounded in Christ.

Joseph Stegall - Judges 11:29-40

How are we to think as we walk through evil? How can we help those in our community who are going through evil and suffering? Joe and Justin discuss these questions in this week’s podcast.

Joseph Stegall - Judges 9

As we walked through Gideon’s story, we learned a lot about what it means to finish well. How can the church help us finish well? This week, Justin and Joe discuss the importance of being deeply connected to the local church so that we’re able to finish well together.

Joseph Stegall - Judges 8

In Judges 6–7, we are introduced to Gideon, and throughout his story we see a man wrestling with many doubts. How should we handle our own doubts, and what are some unhealthy ways to respond to them? Justin and Joe explore these questions on this week’s podcast.

Joseph Stegall - Judges 6-7

Thinking back to Easter Sunday, Justin and Joe discuss how the resurrection should effect our day to day lives. 

Joseph Stegall - 1 Corinthians 15:12-26

In Judges 4–5, we see Deborah called by God to lead and deliver Israel. This story naturally raises questions about women’s roles in ministry. Justin and Joe discuss these issues in this week’s podcast.

Joseph Stegall - Judges 4-5

This week, Justin and Joe discuss a major theme from Judges: forgetting God. How can we make sure the next generation does not forget God, and what are some signs that we ourselves might be drifting?

Jospeh Stegall - Judges 3:12-30

In Judges 3 we meet Israel’s first judge, Othniel, and watch the people cry out to God under oppression—but was that genuine repentance or just a desperate plea for help? This week Justin sits down with John to explore what true repentance is and how we can recognize its signs and indicators in our own lives.

John Whitenack - Judges 3:1-11

Joseph Stegall - Judges 1-2

Looking at the last section in Titus, Justin and Joe discuss how to confront friends in a healthy way and how to recognize when secondary issues have started to become primary ones.

In today’s podcast, Justin and Joe discuss how we can disagree with someone while still respecting them as a person.

Joseph Stegall - Titus 3:1-8

In this episode Justin interviews Ben Smidt, oner of our new elders. 

Joseph Stegall - Titus 2:11-15

This week, Justin and Joe spend time talking about our work, and how being excellent at what we do is both an act of worship and a witness to others.

Justin Tucker - Titus 2:1-8

Joseph Stegall - Titus 1:10-16

The Bible tells us it is a good thing to aspire to the office of elder. What should be the focus of someone seeking to become an elder? This week, Justin and Joe spend time discussing this and more. 

Joseph Stegall - Titus 1:5-9

This week, we discuss our new sermon series on the book of Titus and address the issue of being in a local church under the preaching of God's word versus listening to a sermon podcast. 

Joseph Stegall - Titus 1:1-4

John Whitenack - Luke 2:8-20

How can we serve others well, even those who have been difficult? How can we still create healthy boundaries in certain relationships while trying to serve? This week, we look at these questions and even spend time talking about baptism and communion. 

John 13:1-17

This week’s podcast explores what it means to be a welcoming people—both within the church and toward those far from God. Even more importantly, we’ll discuss what to keep in mind as we step into the world to welcome sinners with grace and truth. What should our focus be? And what should our approach look like?

Joseph Stegall - Romand 15:1-7

This week, Joe interviews Justin as we begin our Advent series, exploring how the power and humility of Jesus’ coming shape our worship and discipleship.

Justin Tucker - John 1:1-18 

Justin Tucker - Mark 16:9-20

When Christ was crucified, the curtain in the temple was torn. What was the significance of this moment? How should this event shape the way we view our own walk with Christ and relate to those in our world? 

Joseph Stegall - Mark 15:16-16:8

In Mark 14 and 15, we see Jesus stand before two different councils. In these passages, we catch a glimpse of Jesus walking in perfect obedience to God’s plan, while the religious leaders reveal their hypocrisy. The question we need to ask ourselves is how we can follow Jesus’ example of obedience—and how easily we, too, can drift into hypocrisy.

Joseph Stegall - Mark 14:53-65; 15:1-15

Vulnerability plays a vital role in discipleship. In Mark 14, we see Jesus model vulnerability with His disciples, inviting them into His struggle and sorrow. Likewise, we are called to open our lives to others in appropriate and healthy ways. Justin and Joe discuss practical ways this can be done with wisdom and care.

Joseph Stegall - Mark 14:32-42

What exactly is spiritual pride, and how can we uncover the sin beneath the sin? As Joe and Justin reflect on Peter’s story in Mark 14, they explore these questions and more, looking beneath the surface to better understand sin and grace.

Joseph Stegall - Mark 14:26-31; 66-72 & John 21:4-21

At the end of the sermon, Joe shared six ways we can “look” to prepare our hearts for the Lord’s Supper. In this podcast, Justin and Joe discuss how these same six steps can also enrich our daily walk with Christ.

Joseph Stegall - Mark 14:21-25

In Mark 14:10–21, we see Judas on his way to betray Jesus. Judas had spent three years with Jesus—hearing His teaching, witnessing His miracles, and being near Him daily—yet he never truly knew Him. How can we make sure we are not merely “around” Christ, but actually drawing near to Him in a genuine relationship?