True North Podcast

What could happen if the Church stopped competing and started operating together?In Episode 104 of the True North Podcast, we continue the conversation from Episode 103 as Joseph shares the second half of a personal journal entry that he believes came through time spent listening to Jesus and the Holy Spirit.The central invitation is simple: Arise.The conversation explores what that could mean for the Church, our communities, our families, and our individual lives. Joseph, James, and Taylor discuss the unity they are seeing across Oklahoma City, the growing hunger for authentic faith, and what it could look like for churches, businesses, ministries, and individuals to stop operating from competition and begin collaborating for the Kingdom.They also talk about the role True North hopes to play in that movement. Not as the answer, but as a place where people can encounter God, ask questions, find community, and be connected with others who can help them take their next step.In this episode:• Why unity within the Church matters• Competition vs. collaboration in the Kingdom• What God may be doing across Oklahoma City• The growing intersection of faith and the marketplace• Why the next generation is hungry for something real• Creating margin to hear from God• Why True North prioritizes encounter over formulas• Removing distractions, even good ones• Spiritual warfare and taking responsibility for the places God has given us• The role of humility in breaking down division• Why we need each other to accomplish the mission• What it actually means to “arise”• How to respond when you feel God stirring something in you There is no one formula for awakening. For one person, it may mean creating margin. For another, it may mean letting something go. For someone else, it may begin with prayer, community, or simply saying yes to Jesus.True North does not have all the answers. Our desire is to help point people toward the One who does.If something in this conversation stirs you, ask God what it means for your story and what He is inviting you into next.Learn more, connect with us, or join us at an upcoming event:TrueNorth.live#TrueNorth #ChristianPodcast #ChristianMen #MensMinistry #ChurchUnity #KingdomOfGod #HearingGod #Discipleship #HolySpirit #SpiritualGrowth

What does it actually look like to hear God’s voice, walk intimately with Him, and live for His Kingdom instead of building your own empire?In Episode 103 of the True North Podcast, the guys unpack a word Joseph received after intentionally making margin to listen to God. What began as something personal became an invitation to the Church: rise up, awaken, make margin, and learn to faithfully follow the voice of God.Joseph shares how his own journey of hearing God began in 2019—and why it was messy, frustrating, and uncertain at first. Over six years, what once felt difficult became something he describes as necessary to his daily life.The conversation moves into the difference between Kingdom and empire. Our culture gives us obvious measurements for success: income, houses, cars, businesses, influence, and status. But what does God measure? Where is your heart? Where does your attention go? What comes out of you when life doesn’t go according to plan?They also unpack what it means to “rise up” when fear, anxiety, scarcity, busyness, self-reliance, and everyday problems try to take over.In this episode:• How Joseph learned to hear God’s voice• Why intimacy with God takes time• What to do when quiet time feels frustrating or unproductive• Why you don’t need to wait for another spiritual high• Learning to recognize God’s voice among all the other voices• Kingdom vs. empire• How fear and anxiety reveal where we’re placing our trust• What “rising up” actually looks like in everyday life• Moving from scarcity toward trust in God’s provision• Why the mundane moments may be where spiritual maturity actually happens• Choosing faith before you feel mature enough• The invitation for the Church to awaken and moveYou don’t have to wait for the next camp, conference, worship night, or mountaintop experience to encounter God. The invitation is available today.Make margin. Learn His voice. Follow where He leads.Learn more about True North:TrueNorth.live#TrueNorth #ChristianPodcast #ChristianMen #MensMinistry #KingdomOfGod #HearingGod #Faith #Discipleship #SpiritualGrowth #HolySpirit

What if the reactions, anger, isolation, shame, or patterns showing up in your life are pointing toward places Jesus wants to heal?In Episode 102 of the True North Podcast, Joseph Lashwood, Lee Cantrell, and James unpack the healing stream of Jesus’ ministry and recap what happened at The Frontier. They explore what inner healing can look like, why revisiting the past is not the same as living in it, and how Jesus can bring restoration to wounds that were never fully tended.Through deeply personal stories, they discuss childhood wounds, isolation, pornography, shame, father wounds, false agreements, hearing the voice of God, and learning to invite Jesus into the places we would rather hide.This conversation also explores how men can walk alongside one another in healing through curiosity, grace-filled acceptance, compassion, and dependence on the Holy Spirit.You’ll hear about:• Why following Jesus doesn’t mean every part of your heart is already healed• How past wounds can influence present reactions• The false agreements we make in moments of pain• Why inner healing isn’t about living in the past• How to invite Jesus into painful memories• The importance of hearing God’s voice• How shame and isolation keep wounds hidden• Curiosity, compassion, and grace when entering another man’s story• Why healing cannot be rushed or forced• How Jesus restores identity, belonging, love, and freedomYou don’t have to keep dragging every wound from your story behind you. Jesus is inviting you into restoration, freedom, and deeper intimacy with Him.If this conversation stirred something in your heart and you want someone to walk with you, reach out to True North.Learn more about True North:True North#TrueNorth #ChristianPodcast #MensMinistry #InnerHealing #ChristianMen #Discipleship #Jesus #Healing #IdentityInChrist #SpiritualGrowth

What happens when everything you've built your identity on begins to fall apart?Hunter Hill shares the powerful story of reaching the lowest point of his life, facing the possible loss of his career, praying for the first time in more than a decade, and discovering that Jesus had been pursuing him all along.What followed was a series of God-ordained moments that led Hunter to True North, Base Camp, deep healing, and a completely transformed life.In this episode you'll hear:• The desperate prayer that changed everything• Why success without Jesus left him empty• How Base Camp transformed his marriage and family• Breaking free from the "poser" identity• Learning to hear God's voice• The healing power of Christian brotherhood• Discovering your true identity in Christ• Why margin has become one of God's greatest gifts• Using woodworking and craftsmanship to share the Gospel• What it looks like to say "yes" to Jesus every dayHunter's story is a reminder that no one is too far gone for God's grace and that surrender often becomes the beginning of the greatest chapter of your life.If this conversation encouraged you, be sure to subscribe and share it with someone who needs hope today.Learn more about True North:True North#TrueNorth #ChristianPodcast #MensMinistry #Faith #Jesus #Discipleship #ChristianMen #Healing #IdentityInChrist #Testimony

100 episodes.What began as a simple audio podcast has become a platform reaching millions of people with stories of healing, freedom, and the Gospel.In this special 100th episode, James, Joseph, and Taylor reflect on the journey from episode one to today, sharing the behind-the-scenes stories, the impact of the podcast, and the vision God is continuing to unfold through True North.In this conversation you'll hear:• How the True North Podcast grew from 700 to over 20,000 followers• The stories behind millions of video views and lives changed• Why the mission has never been about numbers• The power of authentic testimony and storytelling• Why True North refuses to chase hype over transformation• What God has been doing through Base Camp, Frontier, Anchor, and discipleship• Joseph's new role as Discipleship Director• The vision for the future of True North Ministries• Why slowing down may be the most countercultural thing a Christian can doWhether you've been listening since episode one or this is your first episode, thank you for being part of the journey.Our prayer is that every episode points people toward deeper intimacy with Jesus, authentic community, healing, restoration, and the adventure of following God.If this podcast has encouraged you, consider subscribing, sharing it with someone who needs it, or supporting the mission of True North.Learn more about True North:True NorthThank you for 100 incredible episodes. Here's to whatever God has planned next.#TrueNorth #ChristianPodcast #MensMinistry #WildAtHeart #Discipleship #Faith #Jesus #ChristianLeadership #StoryMatters #Podcast