The Now Life
Welcome to The Now Life Podcast, where we are passionate about encouraging people to experience the abundant life Jesus came to give. The Now Life is a term that describes the life we have the privilege to live NOW as disciples of Jesus. We do this for the Glory of God and for the sake of others until we see Jesus face to face.
Episodes
60 episodes
Episode 59: The Picture of a Disciple - Take the Next Step
Welcome back to The Now Life! In this season finale, Shawn and Josh kick things off by reminding us just how relatable Jesus is. Like us, He experienced frustration with people — yet He always responded with love and compassion. As we share the...
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Episode 58: The Disciple’s Journey of Gail Hosea + Danya Works Part 2
We’re back with Part 2 of our interview with Gail Hosea and Danya Works! In this episode, we dive into how God is moving in their lives right now. As the Now Life podcast, we’re so grateful to share the incredible story of how God brought these...
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Episode 57: The Disciple’s Journey of Gail Hosea + Danya Works Part 1
Friends! We’re thrilled to share this inspiring interview with you! Joining us in the studio are our friends Gail Hosea and Danya Works, and they’re opening up about their discipleship journeys. In this first part of the conversation, they shar...
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Episode 56: The Picture of a Disciple - Make Disciples
Welcome back! You’ve reached the end of the beginning. Over the past five episodes, we’ve explored The Picture of a Disciple to help you embark on the journey of living the Now Life. This picture serves as a foundational tool, reflecting who Je...
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Episode 55: The Picture of a Disciple - Live on Mission
Did you know that God has called us to intentionally share and reproduce our faith in the world? As we continue our discussion on The Picture of a Disciple, we’re focusing on what it means to Live on Mission. This calling is about both demonstr...
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Episode 54: The Picture of a Disciple - Connect with Others
We’re continuing our discussion on The Picture of a Disciple, and in this episode, we’re diving into what it means for disciples of Jesus to connect with others. You may have heard (or even thought), “I love Jesus, but I don’t need the church.”...
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Episode 53: The Picture of a Disciple - Engage with God
In this episode, we’re exploring how disciples of Jesus engage with God. Jesus invites every follower into a personal, growing relationship with Him—one that is nurtured through reading His Word (the Bible) and prayer. This connection is essent...
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Episode 52: The Picture of a Disciple - Follow Jesus
Welcome back! Today, we continue exploring The Picture of a Disciple as Shawn and Josh dive into what it truly means to follow Jesus. This is the heart of discipleship—the foundation upon which everything else is built. Jesus calls us into a tr...
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Episode 51: The Picture of a Disciple Overview
New season, same reason! Shawn and Josh are back in the studio with a fresh look at The Picture of a Disciple. In this episode, they dive into why having the right understanding of discipleship matters. When we start with the wrong picture, we ...
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Episode 50: Igniting Disciple Making Movements Part 2 feat. Josh Howard
The Now Life is back and Josh Howard is once again joining Shawn and Josh F. as they finish their discussion on the four crucial steps to igniting disciple making movements. If you didn't catch the episode from 2 weeks ago make sure you listen ...
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Episode 49: Igniting Disciple Making Movements Part 1 feat. Josh Howard
Today is going to be a great episode because Josh Howard is joining Shawn and Josh F.! Josh Howard has spent many years ministering in India and has a passion to see the Kingdom of God spread throughout the world. This is part 1 of a 2-pa...
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Episode 48: What is a Christian?
What does it mean to be a Christian? Who defines this “identity”, and do you agree? Are we supposed to make eternal impact? Is God always right? What about when you feel differently and disagree, is He still correct? Does your life reflect the ...
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Episode 47: A Heart for Mission feat. Sam Washington
It's Monday which means it's time for a new episode of The Now Life! Shawn and Josh are joined by their friend Sam Washington in the studio. The guys have a great discussion on Living on Mission and the heart behind it. Sam says living on missi...
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Episode 46: Living on Mission feat. Steve Engram
This week on The Now Life Shawn and Josh are joined by a very special guest, Steve Engram, the Senior Pastor at Desert Springs Community Church. Steve has been encouraging Desert Springs Community Church to Live on Mission by showing Jesus with...
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Episode 45: Choose Life feat. Garrett Riley
This is such an important episode as Shawn and Josh are privileged to be joined by Garrett Riley, the Executive Director of Arizona Life Coalition. The guys discuss Pro-Life topics including how the Church is and isn’t involved. You will hear G...
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Episode 44: Welcome Back to The Now Life!
Welcome back to The Now Life podcast! Shawn and Josh speak briefly about some summer stories and upcoming topics for the season. The team is excited to get back to it and hope you are too! They've got some great episodes planned. Make sure you ...
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BONUS Episode 43: Nicaragua Trip Recap feat. Steven Martin
SURPRISE! Welcome to our special bonus episodes of The Now Life. These episodes are a continuation of bonus episodes released back in April. Back in March our church (Desert Springs Community Church) sent a team of 10 adults led by Pastor Jamie...
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BONUS Episode 42: Nicaragua Trip Recap feat. Jacob Martin
SURPRISE! Welcome to our special bonus episodes of The Now Life. These episodes are a continuation of bonus episodes released back in April. Back in March our church (Desert Springs Community Church) sent a team of 10 adults led by Pastor Jamie...
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Episode 42
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BONUS Episode 41: Nicaragua Trip Recap feat. Janelle Lloyd
SURPRISE! Welcome to our special bonus episodes of The Now Life. These episodes are a continuation of bonus episodes released back in April. Back in March our church (Desert Springs Community Church) sent a team of 10 adults led by Pastor Jamie...
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Episode 40: Disciple Making Culture - Relationships Matter
Welcome back to The Now Life! Shawn and Josh wrap up the season with an episode discussing an important element of making disciples. Without relationships, spiritual transformation is very unlikely to happen. If you want to see your life lived ...
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Episode 39: Discipling The Next Generation
This week Shawn and Josh have Manny Hernandez in the studio with them. The guys have a fun time discussing things that make them laugh but also things that really matter. As the High School Pastor at Desert Springs, Manny has the responsi...
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Episode 38: Disciple Making Culture - Language
Today on The Now Life podcast Shawn and Josh are continuing the discussion on creating a disciple making culture. This episode focuses on the language we use to express our culture. Language matters and is important because we want people to un...
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Episode 37: Disciple Making Culture – Behaviors
Shawn and Josh are continuing the discussion on creating a disciple making culture. This episode focuses on how the right behaviors help to form culture. No matter what we believe or say we believe, our culture is what we make a priority and do...
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Episode 37
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BONUS Episode 36: Nicaragua Trip Recap feat. Kami Reeves
SURPRISE! Welcome to our special bonus episodes of The Now Life. Back in March our church (Desert Springs Community Church) sent a team of 10 adults led by Pastor Jamie Engram to serve with our missionaries Wade + Shannon Cooperrider in Nicarag...
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BONUS Episode 35: Nicaragua Trip Recap feat. Juana Garcia
SURPRISE! Welcome to our special bonus episodes of The Now Life. Back in March our church (Desert Springs Community Church) sent a team of 10 adults led by Pastor Jamie Engram to serve with our missionaries Wade + Shannon Cooperrider in Nicarag...
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