Northside NOW

Join us on this special Leap Day episode of Northside NOW. Embrace the leap into a deeper connection with your faith and community, finding inspiration and encouragement for the journey ahead.

In this compelling episode of Northside NOW, we sit down with the passionate Janae Bryant as she shares her vision and aspirations of joining Youth With A Mission (YWAM). Join us as Janae unveils her heart for global service, detailing the steps she's taking to embark on this transformative journey. Discover the challenges she anticipates, the preparation involved, and the support she seeks from the Northside community. This episode serves as an invitation for listeners to join hands in rallying behind Janae's mission, exploring the ways we can collectively make a difference in the world through faith and support. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on purpose, commitment, and the incredible impact a united community can have on someone's journey toward serving others.

In this powerful episode of Northside NOW, we sit down with Adam Clarke, a 29-year-old who has experienced the depths of addiction and emerged into the light of recovery. Adam shares his journey from a tumultuous childhood, marked by trauma and chaos, to the moment he hit rock bottom and found the strength to ask for help.

Join us as Adam opens up about the struggles he faced, from failed attempts at college and battles with various substances to the harrowing descent into heroin addiction. Despite the darkness, Adam's story is a testament to the transformative power of faith and the willingness to seek help.

Discover how Adam's life took a drastic turn when he reached out for support, leading him to a treatment center in Texas where he found unexpected grace and a second chance at life. His journey through recovery, working the 12 steps, and carrying the message is a beacon of hope for anyone facing their own challenges.

Prepare to be inspired as Adam reflects on the role of God in his recovery, the importance of honesty, and the profound changes that can occur when one finds the courage to ask for help. This episode is a testament to resilience, redemption, and the possibility of a brighter future, even in the darkest of times.

Join us on this insightful episode of Northside NOW as we sit down with our esteemed pastors, Brian Lee, Gerry Campbell, and Daphne Moses. In this engaging conversation, we delve into the details of Northside Church's approach to pastoral leadership with its newly implemented roles-based structure.

Discover the motivations behind the change, as each pastor shares their unique perspective on the evolving dynamics within the church. Learn about the specific responsibilities that come with their respective roles and how this new structure aims to enhance the overall spiritual experience for the Northside community.

Whether you're a longstanding member or a newcomer to Northside, this episode provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the heart and soul of the church. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the vision driving Northside's leaders and the exciting journey ahead as they continue to grow and serve their congregation.

Join us on this episode of Northside NOW as we sit down with Annette Striligas and Carin Bote from the Facilities Team - Interiors Subcommittee for an exclusive peek into the ongoing renovations shaping Northside's Sanctuary and Narthex. From design inspirations to the challenges faced during construction, get the inside scoop on the transformation that promises to elevate our worship experience.

We also follow up on our NFL and Taylor Swift conspiracy theories, unraveling some of the most captivating and debated narratives surrounding the league And we ask the question that's burning in everyone's mind: Are there fewer bugs in Jackson than there were in the 80s? Let us know what you think.

Tune in for a diverse blend of topics, from spiritual renewal in our church spaces to the mysteries beyond, on this episode of Northside NOW.

Welcome to a diverse and engaging episode of Northside NOW, where we delve into the heart of compassionate care with our special guests, Stephen Ministry Coordinator Rowland Fisher and dedicated Stephen Minister Marsha Gaskill. Discover the essence of Stephen Ministry as we unveil the impactful work of lay members trained for 50 hours to provide Christian care during life's challenges—be it loss, loneliness, job loss, or more.

In this insightful episode, we explore the core principles of Stephen Ministry, emphasizing the utmost importance of confidentiality in maintaining trust and fostering a caring community. If you or someone you know could benefit from a Stephen Minister, listen in for details on how to connect with Rowland Fisher at rfisher@eplus.net or 731-267-6559.

But that's not all! Our conversation takes unexpected turns as we dive into the world of NFL conspiracies, share survival stories from the recent blizzard, and more! Join us for a dynamic blend of heartwarming narratives, thought-provoking discussions, and lighthearted moments that showcase the vibrant spirit of Northside Church.

In this episode, "Get NEAT With Us," we're talking New Year resolutions, ditching sodas, adding movement to our days, Patrick's journey into homeownership, and Godzilla. Join us for a quick, insightful chat on transforming your life in 2024, only on Northside NOW!

As the clock ticks down to midnight and we eagerly anticipate the dawn of a brand new year, Northside NOW warmly invites you to join us in a heartfelt celebration on our latest podcast episode.

In this special edition, we bring the spirit of joy, hope, and gratitude to your ears as they extend warm wishes for a Happy New Year to all.

Join us as we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new with open hearts and an abundance of optimism. May this episode inspire you to embrace the possibilities that the coming year holds and encourage you to step into 2024 with renewed purpose and determination.

Wishing you all a Happy New Year from the Northside NOW family!

In this heartwarming installment, your hosts gather around the virtual fireplace to extend their warmest wishes to the Northside Church community and beyond. It's that magical time of the year, and Northside NOW is here to usher in the holiday spirit with laughter, love, and a whole lot of Christmas cheer.

Share this episode with your friends, family, and loved ones, and let's collectively spread the joy of Christmas far and wide. From the Northside Church family to yours, may your days be merry and bright!

In this episode, we are honored to have Denice Walton, Donor & Community Relations Manager for the Regional Inter-Faith Association (RIFA).

Denice brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her role at RIFA, where she works tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of those facing food insecurity. Join us as we engage in a meaningful conversation with Denice, exploring the challenges and triumphs in the ongoing battle against poverty within our community.

Join us in this important conversation as we explore the profound intersection of faith, compassion, and community service. Learn how you can be a part of the solution and contribute to the ongoing efforts to alleviate hunger and poverty in Jackson, TN.

Subscribe, listen, and be inspired as Northside Church continues to bring you stories that resonate with the spirit of unity and service. Together, let's make a difference and sow the seeds of positive change in our community.

It's the most wonderful time of the year, right!? Not always for everyone. The Christmas season can be full of joy, gratitude and family celebration, but it can also be chaotic, stressful and triggering. What if your struggling with alcohol addiction, or 'family' is not a safe place to be? It can be lonely. Andrew Ervin joins this week's episode as the guys explore ways to endure the challenges of the season and discuss how to create sacred spaces for reflection and prayer as we seek peace this holiday season.

Music, movies and more are the things we think of around the Christmas holiday season. Some listen to Christmas music all year 'round, but we thought it was finally time to put together our favorite songs in a NEW playlist. AND surprise guest Tom Roolf starts this episode with a surprise present! Join Patrick, Glenn, Kevin and Tom as they build their favorite Christmas Songs playlist see if they include YOUR favorites!

Yes, Christmas is coming! If YOU don't know what to get someone, try out the Christmas Mission Mart where you can give a meaningful donation in honor of that someone (who has everything already). Sundi Meyer and Lee Russell explain how it works and share which organizations are a part of the program this year. Get in the Christmas spirit!

Ben Ferguson stops by the podcast room once again. This time he talks about the Lighting Our Future capital campaign and plans for renovations in our sanctuary. He also couldn't leave the room without being asked about some recent breaking news involving a filled pastor position. Ben shares more about the process and some factors that were considered along the way.

Take one part music, one part sports, one part Texas, one part Veterans day and combine them together with some discussions about war and drone flying at Northside, and you have the perfect recipe for this episode of Northside Now...with Tom Roolf! Tom shares some of his journey to Jackson, TN and a little about his time in the Air Force, just in time for Veterans Day. As we celebrate all of those who have and are serving, take a listen to some entertaining conversation and some food for thought.

Happy Halloween! As Patrick and Kevin return to the podcast room, they wonder about the origins of the Jack O' Lantern, Thanksgiving and why does Elk steak cost so much!? Take a quick listen to the guys - you might end up with a smile and even find that you've learned something new in this quick ramble about the season and what's coming up at Northside Church.

In this special interview with Emmanuel Pius, who recently came to visit the US for the first time from Gamasara in Tanzania, Africa, shares about his life, future plans and his perceptions of the United States. You don't want to miss what he has to say!

It's October and Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Maybe you've celebrated National Daughter Day, or Take Your Kid to Work Day....but have you heard of National Candy Corn Day or National Awareness Day!? The guys explore some of the wild and wacky monthly and daily celebrations for the month of October and some of them may surprise you!

It's the moment you've been waiting for...the unveiling of the Official Northside NOW Favorite Hymns Playlist! The guys talk through some of their favorites, along with history and memorable stories and then take a look at some of YOUR favorites. Did we get your fave on the list? Listen and find out....then listen to some versions of the classic hymns that maybe you haven't heard before on Spotify!

If you live in Jackson, TN, when is the last time you visited downtown? If it's been awhile, chances are that much has changed. Northside NOW sits down with Beth Ann Simpson, the Director of the Jackson Downtown Development Corporation, who shares the vision for the downtown area and some new things happening soon. So grab your favorite pumpkin spice beverage and listen to this episode to plan a visit to downtown Jackson soon!

Northside NOW sits down with Andrew Ervin, our new Director of Student Ministries, in this episode. Andrew shares about what led him to youth ministry and the interesting journey to Northside Church in Jackson, TN. Discover his vision, passion, and thoughts on how to inspire and empower our youth in their spiritual growth. Tune in to get to know the heart and dedication behind our youth ministry leadership....(and Patrick, Kevin and Glenn pull back the curtain on their favorite video games of all time!)

We go there, again. If you missed Part 1 of our conversation about human trafficking in West TN, we encourage you to go back and listen to it: Episode 132. This episode concludes with some hope about the future and a challenge to all of us to see how we can get involved in the fight against this modern day slavery. Parents – we encourage you to find age-appropriate ways to talk to your kids about this issue, but we also advise you to listen to this episode first and then decide what is appropriate to share with them.

We go there.  Many times, sensitive and troubling subjects can be taboo for some Christ-followers. At Northside NOW, we believe we should engage and raise awareness of things that Jesus would care about.  Human trafficking in West TN is one of those things.  It’s not just another issue or a political football. It is a reality in our area.  In this episode, we speak with an expert who is daily engaged in efforts to combat human trafficking.  Our goal is to start a conversation for some, and perhaps raise some more awareness for others, about the challenges we face in the West Tennessee community around human trafficking.  Then, as an educated and aware community of Jesus followers, we should move forward as the “hands and feet” of Jesus to find practical and strategic ways to act and create positive change.  Parents – we encourage you to find age-appropriate ways to talk to your kids about this issue, but we also advise you to listen to this episode first and then decide what is appropriate to share with them.

This week, take the long way downtown - past the old grocery stores of Jackson's past and into a little place called The ComeUnity Cafe, just off the city square, in Jackson, TN. Amy Crenshaw and her husband founded the Cafe 10 years ago, inspired by a similar establishment in the Western US. If you've not been there yet, you should definitely put it on your "to-do soon" list.

What's your favorite Bible translation - Gullah, Hawaiian Pidgin...or maybe the Extreme Faith version? Glenn is searching for one of the rare versions with some unfortunate typos. It's summer and way too hot, so the conversation is light and full of randomness in this quick little episode. Play it on your next drive across town or in the carpool line!

This episode of the podcast turns to our new'-ish' interim pastor, Brian Lee. Brian has been serving in that capacity for awhile now, but it's the first time he has joined the podcast. Brian stopped by to talk about his journey to becoming a pastor, and along the way, the guys dive deep and ask some questions that speak to the status of churches and Northside today. Take a listen!

After a brief summer hiatus, the guys are back with a special Back To School episode with an interview with Coach Will Rikard. Coach Rikard talks faith, football and the challenges of AI in high school English. Will also shares 2 key tips for getting the kids prepped for the school year.

What started as a sidebar comment became a full-fledged, Northside NOW episode! Summer is a time for pool parties, VBS, family gatherings...and road trips! Back in the 'old days,' you might have listened to the radio. Now, we build a playlist. Patrick, Glenn and Kevin build their ultimate playlist to listen on your next roadtrip. Did they include your favorites? Join them on their journey!

Flags, fireworks and festivities are in this episode. This one's short so you can continue to celebrate Independence Day. Happy July 4th from Northside NOW to you!

How does a breath of fresh air change us? We know it when we experience it. Edie Allen is one of the young people at Northside that we want you to get to know. With personality for miles and well spoken thoughts on everything from "pods" energy drinks to camping. And what is Shakshuka? Edie has some thoughts. You will enjoy the fresh energy that Edie brings to the conversation in this episode. Just listen and try not to smile!

Just back from Ethopia, Turkey and even Ukraine, Bill Ragon stopped by the podcast room to provide an update of some of the medical mission work that Samaritan's Purse is doing in countries impacted by war and natural disasters. What's it like to be faithful and follow God's call into danger? If you've never heard Bill share stories and his passion for this kind of mission work, you need to listen to this episode. It is eye-opening!

This episode of Northside NOW features a conversation with Olivia Abernathy, a Madison County commissioner and Senior Director of the Office of Child Services for United Way in West Tennessee. Olivia shares her passion for the Gospel and helping people as well as some details about homelessness and those in need in our community. She is a great example of how younger generations are rising in prominence in our area by getting involved in making our world a better place for all.

Perhaps you've heard of the connection between Northside Church and Gamasara, Tanzania? In this special episode, the guys welcome Anna Migera, a pastor at our sister church in Gamasara, Tanzania, into the podcast room to talk about what's happening in that village and the church. Anna brings laughter that is infectious as she shares how she sees God working in her life and community. Learn of the true value of our partnership and share in the reflections on culture, privilege and motivated learning!

It's time again for another Northside Church Youth Musical! For over 20 years, this combination of talent, creativity and hard work has ministered to audiences, both young and old. Emma Gaskill and Lauren Day stop by the podcast room to talk a little about their involvement in writing this year's iteration entitled "Firm Foundation". Don't miss this conversation!

The time has come to meet Miranda Goldsby - the new leader of the children's program at Northside Church. Miranda will start in this position, officially, at the beginning of June, but she already has been working on fun ideas and plans for the kids!

This episode is about the real life, experiences and heart of Miss TN 2022, Lauren Dickson. Lauren stopped by the podcast room to share about the whirlwind experience of this year as a state pageant winner AND about her faith in God and her heart to connect with and truly help others. Patrick and Glenn get a special peek behind the curtain of Lauren's celebrity, while not losing focus on what's really important in life - real connection with broken people (all of us) in Jesus' name. Don't miss a single minute of this special episode of Northside Now...you will be blessed!

Inspired by the recent Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Glenn, Patrick and Kevin talk about unity. Of course, it wouldn't be an episode of Northside Now with fun ramblings about Spring, the possibility of adding crosswords to the Northside app, and the entertainment industry's writers strike. Join us for this shorter episode and stay up-to-date about what's happening at Northside...NOW!

A Millennial and 2 Gen X'ers get in a room, record a podcast...and this week's episode is what you get! The latest SpaceX launch, reminiscing about Christian music of days gone by and new trends...PLUS a NEW Bible Study for sci-fi and fantasy fans!? It's just another fun day pondering current events and how they relate to our lives as Christians in the here and now of West Tennessee. It's the Northside NOW podcast. Come have a listen!

Why would a lifelong journalist start another print news source in Jackson, TN? Aren't newspapers becoming like the dinosaurs...extinct? Local news impacts us...we LIVE the local news. This episode continues our Community Connection series by introducing listeners to Brandon Shields and the new Jackson Post! Hear the fascinating rise of this new weekly publication and how local news and information in print form may not be as foreign as it sounds. As Brandon shares his journey with Patrick and Glenn in this episode, Glenn brings back childhood memories of a paper route and the Texas 'papes' of his childhood.

You may know someone who says they've been called to ministry. What does it mean to be called and who is called and why? The answers are relevant for ALL of us! Join Patrick, Glenn and Kevin in a discussion about calling, answering AND following...wherever the Spirit may lead...on the Northside NOW podcast, where you never know what they'll talk about next!

Easter is past...but what REALLY happened to the cross Jesus died on? And, do you know where your glitter comes from? What is glitter anyway? And, how do you make sure your church potluck experience is successful? Join Patrick, Glenn and Kevin as they wander through these topics and more during this week's Episode of Wonder! Don't miss a single episode...you never know what they'll talk about next!

It's Holy Week again!  In this episode Patrick, Kevin and Glenn take their own journey through each day with Jesus and The Disciples.  As they reference the Biblical accounts of Jesus' death, resurrection and all that surrounded it, they consider what it might have been like to live through those events.  Laugh along with the guys and maybe even learn something new about one of the most celebrated weeks in the Christian year.

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The guys sit down with Jill Donnell, who many may know as half of the Christian singing duo of William and Jill Donnell. From a very young age, Jill has loved music. In this episode, she shares stories of how she has been able to minister to others through that music. Jill also shares a special message that God has given her this year and how that can apply to all of us as we take an active role in walking out our faith. Plus, how deep does the Donnell musical heritage go? Listen to find out! 

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Can't figure out what's gotten into kids these days...or ever wonder why 'old people' don't get you!? You aren't alone in the struggle to bridge the generation gap. Whether it's your family members or work colleagues, the people around you can be difficult to understand because they may belong to one of 5 to 7 different generations, each with their own unique influences and ideas. In this episode, we tackle this topic and give you some food for thought on how you can interact intergenerationally. Among other things, we ponder how better understanding drives better ministry. How does following Jesus fit figure into this struggle for you? Listen to find out! 

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You join us each week for all of the latest news and happenings at Northside Church.  This episode features reporters, stories and...of course there was the time there was that....poop fire!  Now THAT's news!  Keli McAlister, is a journalist, public information officer for the TBI, wife and mom and she joins the guys in the podcast room to discuss her career, journalism ethics and the general pros and cons of life as a public figure.  You may know her as a reporter and anchor from WBBJ-TV, but she's also part of the Northside Church family!  From beginnings around the world to travels in West TN and around the country to the topic of how faith intersects with career and family, join us on the journey of conversation with Keli and her most memorable story (hint: it involves the aforementioned fire). 😊 

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There is a lot going on at Northside Church these days and the Board of Elders and Board of Servant Directors have been busy! Ben Ferguson and Josh Allen, two of the leaders on these boards, give us the scoop on the open staff positions and church services. They also share some good examples of how some Northsiders have taken action during the recent 28 Days of Prayer. While there is always work to be done, it seems there's some good momentum for our church family! Maybe it's just that Spring is here (and Daylight Savings Time).

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