Northeast Christian Podcast

This weekend, Tyler continued the Bible Study series by teaching through the book of Micah, a prophet who confronts Israel’s long history of idolatry and injustice while also pointing forward to the hope of Christmas. One of the central passages he addressed was Micah 6:8, a verse many people view as inspirational—yet in its original context, it is actually a rebuke. Micah 6:8 reveals God’s standard for His people: Act Justly — live with integrity, righteousness, and fairness toward others. Love Mercy — show compassion and steadfast love, especially toward the vulnerable. Walk Humbly with God — reject pride, and live in dependence on God rather than self. However, Tyler emphasized that Micah 6:8 ultimately exposes our inability to meet this standard on our own. Like Israel, we repeatedly fall short—no matter how disciplined, sincere, or well-intentioned we may be. This is why Micah points us beyond human effort to the coming King, the one born in Bethlehem, whose strength is divine and whose leadership is perfect. No matter how hard we try, our efforts alone can’t reach God’s summit. We need a Savior who not only shows the way but becomes the way—lifting us, forgiving us, and leading us into the life Micah describes.

This weekend, Tyler led us in a Bible Study Weekend focusing on the book of Haggai and its timeless relevance for rebuilding our spiritual lives. Haggai, a post-exilic prophet, was tasked with motivating the Jewish people to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem after returning from Babylonian exile. The people had begun the work but became stagnant due to opposition and fear. Haggai’s message addressed this spiritual stagnation, calling the people to: Restore the presence of God – Recognize that God’s presence is central to life, not just religious ritual. Renew your hope in the future – Trust God’s promises even when the work seems small or slow. Rededicate yourself to holiness – Align hearts with God’s law, ensuring that actions are not corrupted by sin. God will reverse the curse – Obedience and faithfulness allow God to reverse the curse and restore His people. Tyler highlighted that Haggai’s short, direct mission demonstrates a practical formula to reverse spiritual stagnation, applicable to modern struggles like sin, addiction, depression, or complacency. This timeless message finds its fulfillment in Jesus, who keeps God’s promises, brings His presence into our lives, and frees us from the power of sin. Will you invite God to restore your heart, renew hope, and transform your life?

This weekend, we welcomed Heather Gorman from Abilene Christian University’s Department of Bible, Missions, and Ministry, who led us in a deep dive into 2 Corinthians and Paul’s powerful message about the ministry of reconciliation. We saw that 2 Corinthians was written amid tension, grief, and misunderstanding between Paul and the believers he loved. Yet, instead of abandoning them, Paul calls the church—and every follower of Jesus—into God’s ongoing work of setting things right in the world. Paul reminds us that all Christians are ministers, entrusted with God’s reconciling mission: restoring right relationships with God, with one another, and with creation. This ministry often involves both suffering and comfort, hardship and hope, but it is sustained by God’s Spirit and the strength of community. Paul’s call to generosity, unity, and care for the poor reflects that reconciliation is not just spiritual—it’s tangible, lived out through compassion, justice, and openhanded love. Ultimately, 2 Corinthians invites us to join God in His redemptive work—to be people who heal, restore, and bring peace wherever brokenness remains.

This Sunday, Terrence answered the question, “Now what?” What happens after the mountaintop moment? What does the church and each believer do next? His answer was simple yet powerful: “We stay true to God every step of the way.” Rooted in Proverbs 4:20–27, Terrence challenges us to embrace God’s Word, guard our hearts diligently, and make faithfulness our first priority. Spiritual growth, he reminds us, doesn’t come from external success or emotional moments, but from attentiveness to Scripture, intentional holiness, and daily obedience. As a church, we’re called to ensure that our Godly ambition never outruns our Godly dependence—grounding every effort in love for Christ and submission to His Word. Ultimately, the call is clear: do the next faithful thing. Live a life marked by integrity, repentance, and steadfast devotion.

Sunday marked The Next Ten Commitment Weekend, and we’re in awe of the way God is moving. Together, we answered a call to sacrificial generosity, to bold prayer, to missional unity, and to spiritual readiness. Drawing from the Book of Acts, Tyler challenged us to embrace four spiritual principles: Community-minded self-sacrificial generosity Earth-Shaking World-Waking Prayer Boundary-Crossing Missional Hunger A Spectacular Move of the Spirit of God This is the heartbeat of The Next Ten — a decade that won’t be defined by what we built, but by who was changed. Northeast didn’t just raise money — it raised up disciples. It didn’t just expand property — it expanded the Kingdom. It didn’t just build buildings — it built bridges. “You can’t force the Spirit of God to spark revival — but you can lay down dry wood, put kindling on top, and pray that the Lord sends the fire.”

This week, we were challenged to see generosity not as an obligation, but as the heartbeat of God’s greatest work—both globally and here at Northeast. We were reminded through Jesus’ parable in Luke 12 and the story of the YouVersion Bible app, that true wealth is not measured by what we store up, but by the richness of our relationship with God and our willingness to invest in His Kingdom. For nearly 50 years, Northeast has seen God move through ordinary people who gave sacrificially, building a community where God’s grace is free and lives are transformed. Now, we’re stepping into the next 10 years with bold faith—planting new churches, expanding outreach, and creating spaces to serve a growing community. The challenge is big, but God’s call is clear: give, grow, and go. Like Bartimaeus, let’s cry out, “Lord, don’t pass me by!” Let’s be the generation that invests in eternity, trusting God to multiply our efforts for the sake of future generations.

This Sunday, we continued our Next Ten series as Tyler shared the vision for one of our three initiatives—building a multipurpose outreach center and playground on our Brownsboro Campus to expand our impact in Louisville’s growing and diverse neighborhoods. He highlighted three key reasons behind this initiative: our neighborhood’s rapid growth, increasing diversity, and the proven impact of outreach through sports. We also heard Jason Shreve’s powerful story of how a church gym changed his life, illustrating how sports and community can open doors to faith and belonging. Tyler emphasizes that our greatest calling is to invest in the next generation, citing encouraging trends of spiritual revival among young people. Let’s pray, serve, and give together to shape the future of our city and unleash the love of Jesus in powerful ways.

This week, Terrence reminded us of the undeniable call for Christians to be known by their love. Drawing from Matthew 25, he challenged us to reflect on our “love life”—not in a romantic sense, but in how our faith moves us to action for others. Jesus shows us that love isn’t passive—it’s creative, costly, deep, and sometimes uncomfortable—but it is always our calling. As a church, we’re stepping boldly into partnerships with the "church. at Bashford Manor" and their five immigrant congregations, living out the Great Commission and the Great Commandment: loving God, loving our neighbors, and serving the least among us. The invitation is clear and urgent: join God where He is already at work, live faithfully as Kingdom people, and let your love shine as a public witness of Christ’s transforming power. Will you join us in this prayer? "God, whatever You are doing in this season, don’t do it without us."

This week, Tomara continued The Next Ten series, reminding us of the church’s call to multiply, make disciples, and be His witnesses. Through prayer and God’s providence, Northeast has been given the opportunity to step into its next chapter—returning to the heart of the city to plant a new campus in the Clifton/Crescent Hill area. Rooted in the Great Commission and anchored in Jesus’ promise from Matthew 16—‘I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it’—we are reminded that church planting is central to the mission of making disciples and carrying the hope of Jesus into the world. God has opened the door through a partnership with Barrett Traditional Middle School, where Northeast will both renovate the facility and launch a new campus to unleash the love of Jesus in that community. This vision will take every person’s time, talent, and treasure—moving us from spectators to contributors. But we must also remain watchful against the barriers that can hold the church back: religiosity, complacency, and offense. Instead, we are called to live unleashed, breaking through the gates of hell with the hope of the gospel. Will you step into the story God is writing—so that future generations will look back and see how God built His church through our obedience today?

This Sunday, Tyler launched The Next Ten sermon series! The message reminded us that the church is called to embody both spiritual justice (grace and forgiveness for the lost) and social justice (love and dignity for the marginalized), just as Jesus did. Over the past decade, the Love the Ville movement has impacted Louisville through schools, nonprofits, immigrant ministries, and church partnerships—fueled by radical generosity and service. Now, it’s time to take the vision even further. For the next 10 years, we are stepping into three bold new initiatives: Build a multipurpose outreach center on our Brownsboro campus Plant a new campus in Central Louisville. Start a Love the ‘Ville Hub for immigrants.   Our LTV Missiology The Love the 'Ville Lifestyle–We unleash Jesus' love - every day, everybody, everywhere. In the home, workplace, school, city, and church.   5 Founding Principles of Love the ’Ville: Making a Difference Locally – Staying rooted in Louisville, knowing our neighbors by name, and meeting real needs close to home. Identifying the Real Needs of Our City – Not assuming but listening. We learn from principals, nonprofit leaders, and longtime residents. Instead of saying “Here’s what we do,” we ask, “How can we help?” Empowering the Best Partners – Supporting the strongest nonprofits, schools, and churches for greater, lasting impact. Redefining Church – Reshape how people see church: not political, not detached, but a shining light pointing to Jesus. Love the ‘Ville is intentionally rooted in the church. By staying connected to Matthew 5:14–16, the movement exists to be salt and light, showing good deeds so that people give glory to God, not to human institutions. Doing This for the Long Haul – We’re in it for the long run. God blesses longevity, and we are committed to faithful service in our city.  

In this week’s message, we continued our Before and After series in the Gospel of John by looking at Nicodemus’s conversation with Jesus. Real change doesn’t happen by our own strength—it happens when we’re born again in Jesus. In John 3, Jesus tells Nicodemus the simple but life-changing truth: look up and believe. Just like Nicodemus, we all need to face the uncomfortable truth that we can’t save ourselves, but God has made a way through Jesus. We also heard Mike’s powerful testimony of how God brought him from darkness and despair into light and hope. His story is proof that no matter how far you feel from God, transformation is possible when you put your trust in Christ. The good news is simple yet life–changing: “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)

We’re stepping into the pages of Scripture to witness the life-changing encounters people had with Jesus — moments where everything shifted. Before meeting Him, their lives were filled with brokenness, shame, and searching for something to satisfy the deep ache in their souls. After meeting Jesus, they discovered hope, freedom, and a new sense of purpose they never imagined possible. We began this journey with the story of the woman at the well in John 4. She came to draw water in the heat of the day, hiding from the eyes of others. Her life up to that point had been marked by rejection, failed relationships, and a deep thirst for something more. But then she met Jesus. In one conversation, He spoke to the deepest parts of her heart. He knew her story — every detail — and instead of turning away, He offered her living water. Her shame was replaced with boldness. Her emptiness overflowed with joy. And she ran back to her village to tell everyone about the man who had changed everything. Her before was brokenness. Her after was transformation. 

This weekend marked a major milestone in the life of our church as Tyler unveiled the bold vision for The Next Ten Years of Love the ‘Ville. Through the first ten years, we have unleashed Jesus’ love in stunning and spectacular ways. We have seen thousands of people serving tens of thousands of hours and giving millions of dollars to the most impactful nonprofits, most pressing needs, and most vital institutions in the city. Our neighbors are better off because of us. Thousands have come to know Jesus' love through us. Jesus is why! You are the how! But we’re just getting started. In this message, Tyler casts vision for the future—a citywide expansion of Love the ‘Ville. We’ll sustain what we’ve already built and launch three big new initiatives that will take this movement to the next level. Listen to the message to hear the full vision for The Next Ten and learn how you can be part of what’s next. 

The episode emphasizes that worship is not just a Sunday ritual but a deep, eternal practice meant to mirror the heavenly reality. By contemplating future glory—where worship is unceasing, unity reigns, and Christ is the center—the podcast encourages believers to embrace worship as a current expression of heavenly truth. They discuss struggles with singing in church, the value of obedience even when feelings don't align, and the transforming power of communal praise. Worship is portrayed as both a command and a healing, liberating act that connects believers to God's eternal kingdom. Ultimately, the message is clear: worship now prepares us for worship forever.

Terrence joins our worship leaders for another special episode of the Northeast Podcast. In this series, we’re diving into the heart of worship—exploring how God is calling us, as a church, to deepen our worship culture, make it more centered on Him, and align more fully with His purpose for our lives and community. In this episode, Terrence, Lindsay, and Corbin explore what it means to “get worship wrong,” focusing on how worship can become misaligned when it centers on performance, personal validation, or emotion rather than authentic adoration of God. The team shares stories of humorous worship fails and challenges the church to move beyond autopilot, urging self-audit, vulnerability, and intentionality in worship both corporately and personally.

This week, Terrence uncovers how worship—intended to glorify God—can be corrupted by guilt, duty, or personal agendas. His message offers a deep diagnostic tool for modern believers, especially those in church culture who risk coasting through faith. He balances conviction and grace, warning against superficial worship while holding up the joy of childlike connection with God.   Whether struggling with shame, burnout, or disappointment, listeners are reminded that true worship begins in identity—that Jesus rejoices over us, and from that place, we can offer Him worship that echoes Heaven.   “Worship is seeing what God is worth and giving Him what He’s worth.” Not what you think He wants, not what culture expects, but what He actually deserves.

Terrence joins our worship leaders for another special episode of the Northeast Podcast. In this series, we’re diving into the heart of worship—exploring how God is calling us, as a church, to deepen our worship culture, make it more centered on Him, and align more fully with His purpose for our lives and community. This episode serves as companion content for our church’s three-week worship series, Echo. Our hope is that it encourages you to engage more deeply, reflect more intentionally, and grow spiritually as we walk together in this season of worship.