In the first part of our Christmas 2025 mini-series, Braeden Wallace shares what he loves about Christmas! The hope, expectation, and magic that surround Christmas point to the wonder of…
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James: True Faith Works
Continuing our series on the book of James, in James 2:14-26 we learn that true faith works. James shared with us two examples each of what true, living faith does…
Being the Church Episode 7: Charlie Kirk & Boldness for the Gospel
A little over a month ago, Charlie Kirk was horrifically murdered at Utah Valley University. This tragedy rocked the nation and the world and deeply impacted so many people. In…
Being the Church Episode 6: Small Groups
Small groups have just kicked off at Northstar, and they are such a vital part of our church ministry. So, we’ve devoted this week’s podcast to highlighting small groups! Sean…
Being the Church Episode 5: Gen Z, Millennials, and Jesus
Recently, we’ve seen a cultural trend in the U.S., and even around the world, of increased curiosity about Jesus and a relationship with him. When we dig deeper into the…
Being the Church Episode 4: Kids Questions
This is a very special episode of the Being the Church podcast! Jeff, Sean, and Matt answer some questions from kids that were recorded during our Sunday morning kids’ ministry…
Living the Good Life: Living Simply
Continuing our “Living the Good Life” series, we learn from Luke 10:38-42 that living the good life means living simply but not slowly, because not only is hurry unhelpful; it’s…
Being the Church Episode 3: Spiritual Disciplines
Spiritual disciplines: what are they and how do they work? There are a lot of things that Christians know they “should” do, like Scripture reading, prayer, giving, etc. But, how…
Being the Church: Bonus Episode!
This week, we have a special bonus episode! Matt sits down with Kevin Seaton, a long-time Northstar member and leader, to discuss the upcoming Summer Seminary elective on the early…






