Northeast Christian Podcast

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: religio

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

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)

Nathaniel started as a skeptic, questioning if anything good could come from Nazareth. But instead of letting doubt stop him, he took a step toward Jesus. He didn’t wait until he had every answer—he came with questions, and Jesus met him there. This reminds us that it’s okay to wrestle with doubts, but we don’t need to have it all figured out to follow Him. Nathaniel had doubts and honest questions—and that was okay. Skepticism doesn’t disqualify you from coming to Jesus. He didn’t wait for all the answers before taking a step of faith. Jesus welcomed his questions and revealed the truth he was looking for. You don’t need perfect faith—just a willingness to come as you are.

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 brokenne

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.

This week, Terrence kicked off a new three-week sermon series titled Echo — a call to examine the culture of worship both inside the church and in our everyday lives. It’s an invitation to live in a way that mirrors the eternal worship in heaven. Worship should echo heaven — meaning our lives here on earth are meant to reflect and magnify God's glory. Terrence reminded us that all of life is worship. Whether we realize it or not, everything we say and do either reflects or distorts God’s image. The way we worship — at home, at work, in traffic, or in trials — declares something to the world. And when we choose to live a life of worship, God meets us not just with strength, but with peace. When our worship is reactive, reflective, and missional, it transforms lives. When our lives are grounded in worship, we experience peace — a desperately needed resource in today’s chaotic world. By fixing our minds on the throne of God and offering worship through every act, we join the eternal song of heaven and radiate ho

This weekend, Tyler emphasized that parents are the single greatest influence on a child’s spiritual life. More than media, friends, schools, or even pastors, it is the beliefs and behaviors of parents that shape religious continuity into adulthood. In fact, the best predictor of an adult's religious beliefs is how their parents lived out their faith during the child-rearing years. Despite cultural narratives that suggest otherwise—particularly around adolescence when parental influence appears to wane—the data clearly contradicts the myth that “peer influence outpaces parent influence.” While peers do play a role, nothing surpasses parental modeling and engagement. Tyler also previewed 10 research-backed practices for effective spiritual formation in families, including: authoritative parenting (high warmth and structure), involved fathers, mentoring networks (5:1 ratio), strong marriages, emotionally affirming homes, visible parental faith, and critical early college support. Crucially, he warned against pa

This week, Terrence wrapped up our Controversial Christianity series focusing on The Exclusivity of Jesus. He emphasized that Jesus is the only way to salvation, highlighting three core truths: • Christian Truth #1: Jesus is the Exclusive Way to Salvation • Christian Truth #2: Jesus Calls His Followers to Exclusive Relationship • Christian Truth #3: Jesus Honors Our Choices and Excludes Those Who Reject Him Terrence challenges us to resist cultural trends toward universalism and diluted faith, urging full commitment even when it leads to discomfort or conflict. Biblical references, such as John 14:6 and Luke 14:26, underscore the gravity and clarity of Jesus’s claims. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a radical re-centering of faith, elevating Jesus to the singular authority in one’s life. Believers are exhorted to evangelize boldly, pray fervently for loved ones, and stand firm in truth, even when it costs them relationships or comfort. We live in a world obsessed with inclusivity. Everyone is encouraged to f

This weekend, Tyler continued our Controversial Christianity series by exploring how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) can be understood and lived out through a biblical lens. While DEI is often controversial in culture, Tyler reminded us that these principles are deeply rooted in Scripture—not foreign to it. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to God’s redemptive story. The Christian vision doesn’t conform to political ideologies; it transcends them—anchoring these values in the identity and mission of Jesus. In a polarized world, the Church is called not to echo partisan extremes, but to reflect the truth and love of God’s Word. Rather than avoiding hard conversations or allowing secular institutions to shape the narrative, Tyler challenged us to lead with grace and conviction. The Church must be a beacon of unity, a community marked not by division, but by the reconciling power of the gospel.

This Sunday, Terrence continued in our series titled “Controversial Christianity”, addressing the topics of modesty and moderation within the Christian life. The message challenges believers to submit every area of life to Jesus, not out of legalism, but out of love, maturity, and commitment to holiness. Modesty and moderation are controversial, not necessarily in culture, but within the church due to a decline in discipleship and pursuit of holiness. The Christian call isn’t to earn grace, but to abide in it through intentional, Spirit-led transformation. Terrence’s message balances challenge with compassion, acknowledging past church wounds while calling for renewed pursuit of holiness through love, not legalism. “He must increase, but I must decrease.” - John 3:30 This short but powerful statement encapsulates the heartbeat of Christian discipleship. Whether we’re talking about sexuality, personal behavior, finances, or lifestyle, the ultimate aim is for Christ to be magnified in every aspect of our lives,

This sermon is part two of our series titled Controversial Christianity. The purpose of the series is not to provoke, but to approach culturally charged topics with compassion, clarity, and conviction, rooted in Christ’s example and the authority of Scripture. Two foundational convictions of the church: God’s Word speaks to all controversial topics. The church must model healthier conversations on divisive matters. The core theme of Tyler’s message is how to hold to biblical truth while engaging with love, especially on issues of sexuality, gender, and identity. Seven Key Positions Anything less than compassion is not Christian. All Christians are sexually broken, regardless of orientation. Identity is rooted in Christ, not sexuality. Marriage includes gender difference, as designed in Genesis. Sex belongs inside lifelong male-female covenant. Bible consistently prohibits same-sex sexual acts. Global Christian consensus affirms the traditional view across cultures and centuries. Ultimately, Tyler’s messag

Controversial Christianity is a five-week sermon series that addresses several BIG cultural questions and hotspots, bringing compassion, conviction, clarity, and Christ into the center of the controversy. Each topic in this series draws from the top questions regularly brought to the Pastoral Team. In this sermon, Tyler speaks about the cultural tensions surrounding gender identity. He unpacks the Church's responsibility to navigate these conflicts with a balanced posture of obedience, empathy, and belonging, recognizing that we are all image bearers in need of Jesus. At Northeast, our heart is to disciple all image bearers. We are called to be generous with our love while holding fast to biblical truth and the historic Christian ethic regarding gender and identity. *Anything less than compassionate is not Christian. *Every person is sexually broken. *We embrace our bodies as God created them at birth and learn to live faithfully within them. *Our identity begins in Christ. Furthermore, we also examine the Ch