Rethink & Return with Jason Shepperd

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Sermon Conversations // Galatians 3:26-29 Apr 29, 2025

Show notes

This episode covers sonship and being adopted as sons and daughters of Christ. While everyone is a creation of God, knitted in their mother's womb, the only way to be a child of God is through faith in Jesus Christ. And within the body of Christ, there is no distinction that carries any relevance. Our identity in Christ levels the ground we all stand on.

Additional Resources

Watch or listen to Past Sermons
Start With 7 (Daily Audio Devotionals)
GOOD.GOD.GOSPEL. (How to Have Conversations Toward Salvation)
Learn about Church Project Network and follow our NEW Instagram (@churchprojectofficial)
Read this book by Jason: “A Church of House Churches: An Articulated and Applied Ecclesiology”
Website

Sermon Conversations // Mark 16:1-8 Apr 23, 2025

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This conversation covers Easter Sunday, where we as a church locally and globally celebrate Jesus's resurrection. The gospel should never get smaller. Rather, we should consistently celebrate and meditate on the mercy and grace of God who sent His son to die and raise from the dead to conquer sin, death, and the grave.
Visit goodgodgospel.com to learn more about how to have conversations that can lead toward salvation.

Additional Resources

Watch or listen to Past Sermons
Start With 7 (Daily Audio Devotionals)
GOOD.GOD.GOSPEL. (How to Have Conversations Toward Salvation)
Learn about Church Project Network and follow our NEW Instagram (@churchprojectofficial)
Read this book by Jason: “A Church of House Churches: An Articulated and Applied Ecclesiology”
Website

Sermon Conversations // Mark 15:21-47 Apr 14, 2025

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This episode covers the magnitude of Palm Sunday and the crucifixion of Jesus. God moves people, place, and time to accomplish His plans and we can rest with confidence that God is continuing to draw people near to Himself. Above all, Jesus is better than anything we can pursue on earth.
Visit goodgodgospel.com for tools and resources on how you can share the gospel.

Additional Resources

Watch or listen to Past Sermons
Start With 7 (Daily Audio Devotionals)
GOOD.GOD.GOSPEL. (How to Have Conversations Toward Salvation)
Learn about Church Project Network and follow our NEW Instagram (@churchprojectofficial)
Read this book by Jason: “A Church of House Churches: An Articulated and Applied Ecclesiology”
Website

Leadership Conversations // Calling and Capacity Apr 11, 2025

Show notes

This episode covers the relationship between calling and capacity in leadership and ministry. The conversation explores how personal limitations, divine timing, and community support shape the ability to respond to God’s call. Helpful insights for discerning what is truly meant to be carried in this season of influence and service.

Additional Resources

Watch or listen to Past Sermons
Start With 7 (Daily Audio Devotionals)
GOOD.GOD.GOSPEL. (How to Have Conversations Toward Salvation)
Learn about Church Project Network and follow our NEW Instagram (@churchprojectofficial)
Read this book by Jason: “A Church of House Churches: An Articulated and Applied Ecclesiology”
Website

Sermon Conversations // Galatians 3:15-25 Apr 01, 2025

Show notes

This podcast covers the depth of salvation and teaches Christians how to live out their salvation. It is important for Christians to meditate on their salvation and maintain a sense of wonder and awe about the grandiose of God's radical grace. Because of grace, there is no need to reintroduce the law into one's salvation.

Visit goodgodgospel.com to learn more about how you can incorporate the gospel in your daily conversations.

Additional Resources

Watch or listen to Past Sermons
Start With 7 (Daily Audio Devotionals)
GOOD.GOD.GOSPEL. (How to Have Conversations Toward Salvation)
Learn about Church Project Network and follow our NEW Instagram (@churchprojectofficial)
Read this book by Jason: “A Church of House Churches: An Articulated and Applied Ecclesiology”
Website

Sermon Conversations // Galatians 3:6-14 Mar 25, 2025

Show notes

This episode covers the importance of faith in receiving righteousness, as explained through the example of Abraham and the scriptures, emphasizing that we are all in a deficit and need a credit from God through belief. It highlights that the Gospel reveals a bigger worldview, where relying on works brings a curse, while faith in Christ brings blessing. Ultimately, Christ's power overcomes the curse, and through His redemption, we are blessed with salvation and the Holy Spirit, the ultimate blessings from God.

Additional Resources

Watch or listen to Past Sermons
Start With 7 (Daily Audio Devotionals)
GOOD.GOD.GOSPEL. (How to Have Conversations Toward Salvation)
Learn about Church Project Network and follow our NEW Instagram (@churchprojectofficial)
Read this book by Jason: “A Church of House Churches: An Articulated and Applied Ecclesiology”
Website

Leadership Conversations // Church Multiplication with Ralph Moore Mar 21, 2025

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This episode covers a conversation about church planting, leadership, and discipleship. Together, we reflect on our guest's legacy in church multiplication, the challenges of balancing humility and confidence in leadership, and the importance of empowering other leaders. We also discuss the impact of technology on church communication, the need for ecclesiological clarity, and the ongoing support for influential leaders within the church.

Special Guest // Ralph Moore

Ralph Moore is the founding pastor of three churches which grew into the Hope Chapel movement now numbering more than 2,300 churches worldwide. These are the offspring of the 70+ congregations launched from Ralph’s hands-on disciplemaking efforts.

He currently serves as “church multiplication catalyzer” for Exponential. In addition to this, he travels the globe, teaching church multiplication to pastors in startup movements. He has authored several books, including Making Disciples, How to Multiply Your Church, Starting a New Church, Defeating Anxiety, and Let Go of the Ring: The Hope Chapel Story. Catch his blog at www.ralphmoore.net.

Additional Resources

Watch or listen to Past Sermons
Start With 7 (Daily Audio Devotionals)
GOOD.GOD.GOSPEL. (How to Have Conversations Toward Salvation)
Learn about Church Project Network and follow our NEW Instagram (@churchprojectofficial)
Read this book by Jason: “A Church of House Churches: An Articulated and Applied Ecclesiology”
Website

Sermon Conversations // Galatians 3:1-5 Mar 18, 2025

Show notes

This episode covers the difference between unbased confidence and wisdom, highlighting the importance of confidence rooted in Christ’s revelation and the Scriptures. It explores Christ's crucifixion as the intersection of life and death and emphasizes the Holy Spirit’s role in salvation and spiritual growth. The episode stresses staying grounded in Scripture and recognizing the ongoing grace of the Spirit.

Additional Resources

Watch or listen to Past Sermons
Start With 7 (Daily Audio Devotionals)
GOOD.GOD.GOSPEL. (How to Have Conversations Toward Salvation)
Learn about Church Project Network and follow our NEW Instagram (@churchprojectofficial)
Read this book by Jason: “A Church of House Churches: An Articulated and Applied Ecclesiology”
Website

Leadership Conversations // Axioms for Leadership PT. 2 Mar 14, 2025

Show notes

This episode covers the importance of having clear cultural values and axioms to guide an organization. The discussion includes the concept of the "last best thing" and the need to be open to the "next best thing" rather than clinging to the status quo. Additionally, the episode emphasizes the importance of saying "no" until the right "yes" is found, and the value of working hard and resting hard as a leader.

Additional Resources

Watch or listen to Past Sermons
Start With 7 (Daily Audio Devotionals)
GOOD.GOD.GOSPEL. (How to Have Conversations Toward Salvation)
Learn about Church Project Network and follow our NEW Instagram (@churchprojectofficial)
Read this book by Jason: “A Church of House Churches: An Articulated and Applied Ecclesiology”
Website

Leadership Conversations // Axioms for Leadership Mar 07, 2025

Show notes

The podcast covers the importance of creating and maintaining a healthy organizational culture, using the example of a local church. The key principles include size, speed, and strength; reducing and refining; and having open conversations to align everyone with the culture. Culture is not just about stated values, but the actual behaviors and expectations that become ingrained in an organization.

Additional Resources

Watch or listen to Past Sermons
Start With 7 (Daily Audio Devotionals)
GOOD.GOD.GOSPEL. (How to Have Conversations Toward Salvation)
Learn about Church Project Network and follow our NEW Instagram (@churchprojectofficial)
Read this book by Jason: “A Church of House Churches: An Articulated and Applied Ecclesiology”
Website

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