What is The Point?: Recent Episodes
North Point Church
What is The Point? by North Point Church is a Podcast tailored for those navigating their 20’s and 30’s who want to end up somewhere on purpose. We promise to keep the conversation real and honest as we ask ourselves "what is the point” in all the facets of our life. It’s our desire that you would gain practical handles to these deeper questions we ask ourselves every single day.
Have you ever felt like you just don't fit in? What do we do when we don’t fit the christian "cliche.” I’m loud and not a sip coffee and hear your story type of gal. My skills are different than the ones readily used at church. In this week's episode we talk about when it's ok to fit in, and when you should stop conforming and lean in on your unique gifts. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
We've all been in a situation where we had to have a conversation that mattered. In this week's episode of "What is the Point" we walk through how to navigate a hard conversation and how to prepare before you meet. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
In this week's podcast we TALK about how our words can carry weight... unfortunately the opposite is true. At times our words can be empty and cheap and at times our words can carry even more weight than we expected. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
In this week's episode we talk about how there can be purpose to our pain... pain we don't choose AND the pain we choose. Throughout this conversation we talk about how discipline is at the root of all of this. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
Today we sit down with the founder of "The Doubters Club" Preston Ulmer... who just so happens to be our Springfield Campus Pastor. Today we talk about Preston's book, how he approaches conversations about doubt, and the skeptic in all of us. No matter where you are on your faith journey, today will be helpful! For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv Website: https://www.thedoubtersclub.com Book: https://navpress.org/doubtersclub Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/north-point-church-the-riff/id1578957864?i=1000542698006
In this episode we ask our favorite pastor (Jeremy Johnson) how he became the person and pastor he is today. If you've ever wondered how the decisions you make in your 20's and 30's can compound into your 40's and beyond then this week's episode of "What is The Point" is for you! For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv or you can email Jeremy at jeremyj@northpointchurch.tv The Riff Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/north-point-church-the-riff/id1578957864
We're totally not talking about this topic because we didn’t drop a podcast last weekend, but if you were about to rage at us… ummm maybe this week's podcast is for you... all about grace. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
In a culture today that almost prides themselves on getting offended and getting a point across; this one change can actually make your life better. It can make you a better friend, spouse, parent, child, and Christ follower. In this week's podcast, we talk about this one change. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
Seeing things from another point of view can be difficult to do and even harder to learn. In this week's episode we'll talk about something that mentally, intellectually, spiritually, and relationally will take you further than most other skills in life. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
We've all been told to GROW UP at some point in time. Sometimes we needed to hear it, but other times it didn't make as much sense. In this week's episode we look at some ways when this saying rings true and some aspects of life we hope we NEVER grow up in. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
As young adults are we "called" to be certain in what we believe? Or are things a little more healthy when there is some grey areas? In this week's episode of "What is the Point" we talk about what you can be certain in and what is "healthy" uncertainty. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
Doing hard things doesn't always seem fun... ok, it rarely seems fun BUT it can also be super rewarding... but it can also be a waste of time. Wow this is confusing. As young adults we talk about the risk and reward of doing hard things, and when you know you're on to something good and healthy. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
Have you ever felt like you're sitting on the sidelines and life is passing you by? In this week's episode of "What is the Point" we talk about spectators vs players and if one is "better" than the other. We think this will be a pretty helpful perspective shift. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
A lot of time as humans we thing obstacles are IN THE WAY of our success, but understanding that obstacles ARE THE WAY can be a complete paradigm shift. In this episode of "What is the Point" we talk about how obstacles CAN be good things and how they create the best versions of US. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
Often times we feel like we need a permission slip to do things in life... Switch jobs, invest in ourselves, start hanging around a different crowd. Maybe it's from our upbringing, maybe it's just our fearful personality. In this episode of "What is the Point" we discuss how to "design" your life... and you don't even need permission... unless you want it, then take this as your permission slip. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
From time to time it's great to check in... to see if you're headed in the direction you wanna go. In this episode, we do a check up from the neck up and see if we're becoming the person we wanna become. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
Why is it so hard to start and finish something? It seems like if you're good at one of those, you're terrible at the other. In this week's episode we walk through how to get an idea out of your head and not tie your identity to its success. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
Time may be the most valuable resource we have; so why is it so easy to waste? In this week's episode we break down what is the "cost" of wasted time and how can you spend your time in some wise ways. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
Gratitude is something you give and receive but not achieve... maybe that's why it's so hard to live out? In this episode we break down how to stop looking inward and start pointing those arrows out and focus on encouraging those around you. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
Being content can be such a tricky balance between complacency and the need for always wanting more. In this week's episode we break down some misconceptions about what contentment even is, and how to accept it. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
We've all experienced burnout in one way or another, weather that's in a relationship, finances, career, or just life as a whole. In this week's episode of "What is the Point" we talk about some signs of burnout and how you can prevent yourself from letting it get too far. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
As people, in some sort of way we all “want" influence... but so many times as young adults we get so caught up in becoming something… that we forget that we already are something… that's what we break down in this week's episode of "What is the Point?" For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
No one likes losing, especially in life. But simply "not losing" doesn't mean you're winning. In this weeks episode we talk about losing well and what can be gained from losing at the "right" things. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
With so many influences around you, how can you be your own person and form your own thoughts without the pressure of other people? In this week's episode we talk about how you can start thinking for yourself and stop people pleasing or becoming a copy of the world around you.
The decisions you make will sink you or save you. In this episode of "What is the Point" we talk about good decisions, bad decisions and how we approach tough decisions. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
If we’re not careful we can lose the ability to be real with those around us. And lets be honest… we’re all great at acting. In this episode we talk about image and identity, and which bring fear and which bring freedom. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
In this episode of "What Is The Point?" we talk about family dynamics. What should they look like, and how do you approach the one relationship you'll ALWAYS have? For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
We all have roadblocks when it comes to finding and following Jesus, and some are harder to get past than others. In this week's episode of "What Is The Point" we talk about what some common roadblocks are and which we easily get hung up on. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
Have you ever felt like religion is just a list of do's and don'ts that you have to follow to get into heaven? Does it sometimes feel like Christians are missing the point? In this week's episode of "What is The Point" we break down how your faith may be less about the rules and more about something bigger For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
Boundaries are something we may KNOW a lot about but we rarely APPLY them to our lives. In this week's episode of "What Is The Point" we talk about why boundaries are so important and how they set you up for success in more than just intimate relationships. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
We've all probably heard the term "self care" thrown around. But what is it and how do we embrace it to the fullest? In this week's episode of "What Is The Point" we spill the tea about what self care is and what it isn't. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
Have you ever wondered why you're here on this earth? Or better yet, what you should be doing while you're here? Yea, us too! In this episode we talk about purpose. Do we all have it and how can we live it out everyday? For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
In life, sometimes we feel like we're standing still. And other times we feel like we're in an all out sprint. But can you be growing in both? In this week's episode we break down some of the ways growth can look like and how to grow even in the slow seasons of life. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
Confidence... are they born with it, is it biblical, can you learn it? In this week's episode of "What Is The Point" we break down what confidence really is AND in what situations it's helpful or hurtful. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
Look, 2020 may not have gone as planned BUT there's still something that can be pulled from it, right? In this episode, we talk about how to suck the good from the bad and keep moving forward. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
The older you get, the less chances you have to slow down and pause, and sitting in silence and stillness is not our usual go to. In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to "PAUSE" and the benefits that you could reap from it. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
On this week's episode of "What is the Point?" we look to our past for some answers. Is our past just a bad dream, something to run from or hide behind, or is it a gift that can be used to impact our future? For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
On this week's episode of "What is the Point?" we talk about what role emotions should play in your decision making. All emotions have a place, today we look at how to use our emotions to make us better leaders. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
Success looks different to everyone. Some hide IN success and some hide FROM success, but in today's episode, we walk through how to define success in your own life and how to live that out. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
Have you ever failed? Of course you have! Better question; when you fail do you feel like a failure? In this week's episode we look at a better way to see failure in our lives and how failing can be positive, when you fail at the right things. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
Let's be honest, relationships are complicated! In this episode, we walk through what to look for in a godly woman. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
Let's be honest, relationships are complicated! In this episode, we walk through what to look for in a godly man. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
Let's be honest, relationships are complicated! In this episode we walk through some complicated questions that YOU sent us and set a framework for how to have healthy relationships in today's culture. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
As kids, it's easy to adopt all the same belifs and thinking as your parents, teachers, friends, co-workers. But once you get a little older, things become more complicated and you're faced to make decisions on your own that shape who you become. In this episode we break down when you should "go with the flow" or stand against the current. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
As Young Adults we’re faced with decisions every day, and by now we know that the things we choose, even if we’re young, ultimately effect our future. And some decisions more than others. In this episode we hit on the difference between playing the short game and the long game. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
Have you ever felt unequipped and inadequate to show Jesus to your friends, family, or even that Starbucks barista? In this episode we break down how to "own your story" and utilize one of the best tools you have... your story! For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
In the words of Katy Perry "Do you ever feel like a plastic bag, Drifting thought the wind, Wanting to start again?" Ok but seriously, loneliness is a REAL thing in our 20's and 30's. In this episode we walk through healthy elements of loneliness and indicators of unhealthy loneliness. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
What is the Bible and why should we read it? Does it really make a difference if we read a book written thousands of years ago? In this episode, we navigate why and how you should read the Bible. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
We've all heard the saying "show me your friends and i'll show you your future" or "you're the average of your 5 closest friends." But in this episode, we take a different angle on friends; how do you build great healthy friendships and who should they be with? For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
No matter what age or stage you're in, you can't avoid conflict forever. So, in this week's episode we break down good vs bad conflict and how to navigate both. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
To post or not to post, that is the question. Just kidding, we'd post it... In this week's episode we walk through how to leverage your influence and social platform for Christ, instead of yourself For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
Have you ever wondered if christians are allowed to ____? In this week's episode, we let YOU fill in the blank with some questions you've had as young adults. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
As Young Adults we're constantly navigating big life changes, from graduting school, to getting married, to starting a family, wouldn't it be nice to be in a position where finances AREN'T a stress during those times. In this episode, we talk about your money and how to be the best stuarts of what you have. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
As Young Adults, we're constantly changing and evolving. Maybe it's our minds, our relationships, or even our environment. In this episode, we talk about how to navigate some pretty big environmental changes for those in their 20's and 30's. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
In this special episode of "What Is The Point?" we talk sit down with our friends at High Street Church, in Springfield MO, and walk through some of the challenges and wins of starting at Young Adult ministry. This episode is geared toward church/ministry leaders and every young adult alike, because we are all called to a mission of sharing the gospel outside the 4 walls of a church. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
In this special episode of "What Is The Point?" we talk sit down with our friends at High Street Church, in Springfield MO, and walk through some of the challenges and wins of starting at Young Adult ministry. This episode is geared toward church/ministry leaders and every young adult alike, because we are all called to a mission of sharing the gospel outside the 4 walls of a church. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
In our 20's and 30's we'll encounter some pretty huge life changing decisions. From who to date/marry, to starting a family, to diving into our career or moving across the country. In this episode Derek Johns covers the topic of right vs wrong choices and allowing room to fail. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
As Young Adults, we’ve all heard this word “balance,” in fact most of us have striven for balance in our lives. We've asked ourselves, what does it look like to have balance in all areas of our lives? In this episode, we talk about what balance is and what spiritual balance looks like. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
As Young Adults, we often have opportunities coming at us from every angle. If we aren't careful, we can find ourselves committed to too many things and feeling burned out. In this episode, we talk about how to serve with purpose to maximize impact! For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
It's easy to take things into our own hands when things feel out of control. In this episode, we talk with Ryan Westmoreland on releasing control when it matters most. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv
Everyone has the same amount of time during the day, and right now we seem to have more of it than we know what to do with. In this episode, we talk with Heather Harmen who shares how she has been using this time to reflect on what's most important.
Fear can keep us from living the life we were created for. In this quarantine special edition, we hear first hand from a nurse on the frontlines who is faced with an uncomfortable choice deciding to live by fear or faith.
In this quarantine special edition, we talk all about decisions. The decisions you make in your 20's and 30's will define who you are in your 40's and 50's. In this episode, we discuss the obstacles in decision making and how to become better at making them.
In this quarantine special edition, we talk all about thoughts. Your thoughts can take you captive and are either helpful or hurtful. Listen in to hear how during this time of isolation, we can reshape our thoughts by reshaping our perspective.
It's been said that there is a hidden cost to a higher calling. In this episode, we take inventory and ask the tough questions that help us understand how we can step into our higher calling with clarity and confidence.
Many of us feel like we have all the time in the world, but the reality is we have less than we think. In this episode, we talk about all about time and how our view of it denies the way we spend it.
We all experience pain, it's how we deal with it that defines us. In this episode, we talk about how the very thing you want to run from might be the very thing you need to press into.
As young adults we want to do extraordinary things, but can often feel like an ordinary person. In this episode, listen in to discover how seeing yourself as God does can give you the confidence to reach your full potential.
In this episode, we talk about the difference between having friends and fans. We dive into what it looks like when we invite the right people into our lives.
We've all had a desire to do something big, and often that can lead you to chase something that was never for you. In this week's episode, we get practical and discuss the difference between a good opportunity and a God opportunity.
As Young Adults, we often feel like we aren’t good enough, in our chase of reaching our potential we miss the purpose God has for us. Listen in, to hear how a perspective shift can bring clarity and peace into your life.
We are asking the big questions! How do I know if I know God? Does having more bible knowledge make me a better Christian? Where do I start if I'm new to this? All of these questions are answered in this week's podcast!
Aiming for perfection will often leave you feeling like you are never enough. In this episode, we dive into overcoming perfection by learning how to see who we were created to be.
In this episode, we go back to our ABC's and talk with Jeremy and Leanne Johnson about how to know if you are following God's direction for your life.
What you do today impacts your tomorrow. In this episode, we talk about how to make good decisions, stay disciplined, and the importance of a daily routine.
Healthy habits are essential to reaching your goals and becoming the best version of yourself. In this episode, we talk about the new year and how your habits can make or break you.
Trying to balance it all? In this episode, we talk about how to blend an old life with a new life as you are navigating your faith, friends, and family.
Do you ever feel like there are too many things pulling at your time and attention? In this episode, we talk about how to bring calm to the chaos that surrounds us every day.
In this week's episode, we are asking the question "What is The Point" when it comes to faith, purpose, and life? If you want to end up somewhere with intention, then this is for you!