In this episode, Riley and James share a couple of silly experiences they've had in the Church. They also talk about the history of Christian worship practices and spend time exploring what the sacraments are with greater depth.

Message: We Believe #5 | Articles of Faith #11 - 14: The Church, Baptism, Communion, Divine Healing | Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22 | Pastor James Hardy

In this episode of the TFNaz Podcast, James and Riley consider what foods they would like to smell like (I know, strange. Just listen and you'll get it). They also talk about sanctification - is it required to get into heaven? What does it look...

Message:  Pastor James Hardy | Series:  We Believe, Part 4 | Church of the Nazarene Article of Faith #10 | Scripture:  1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Episode 50 includes a discussion from Riley and James on their favorite forms of classical art, a conversation about human nature as it pertains to original sin, and they explore how Jesus' atonement affects people who never heard about God.

Message:  Pastor James Hardy | Series:  We Believe, Part 3 | Church of the Nazarene, Articles of Faith 5-9 | Scripture:  Romans 5:6-8 and 12-17

In this episode of the TFNaz Podcast, Riley and James discuss the Scriptures. They discuss what is meant by the word "inspiration." Then, they share honestly and vulnerably about the challenge of reading the Bible. 

Message:  Pastor James Hardy | Series:  We Believe, Part 2,  Article of Faith 4, The Holy Scriptures | Scripture:  2 Timothy 3:14-17

James & Riley kick off the new year by diving into the themes of the new sermon series, We Believe. They talk about where belief statements and creeds come from and dive deep into a discussion on the Trinity.

Message:   Pastor James Hardy | Series:  We Believe - Articles of Faith 1-3 | Scripture:  2 Corinthians 13:14

In the final episode of 2025, Riley and James discuss the sermon from December 21. Of note, they talk about the context of Isaiah 7:10-16 and James expresses in further detail how the love of God is exemplified in this passage and in Jesus.&nbs...

Message:  Pastor James Hardy | Hope of All The Earth, Part 4 - Love | Scripture:  Isaiah 7:10-16

On this episode, Riley and James talk about joy! They share joyful experiences, explore how Jesus gives joy, and how one can be joyful and sorrowful at the same time. 

Riley and James talk about peace in this episode of the TFNaz Podcast. Along with sharing about the spaces that facilitate peace for them, they also explore what it means for Jesus to be peace, and wrestle with how the God of peace also allows ...

Message: Advent wk 2- Peace | Pastor James Hardy | Isaiah 11: 1-10

Gene Kissinger joins James in this episode of the podcast. They reflect on their Thanksgiving celebrations and then explore hope and reflect on Gene's sermon from November 30th. 

Advent Series: Hope | Gene Kissinger | Isaiah 2: 1-5 

In episode 43 of the podcast, James & Riley reflect on a sermon they haven't heard! They chat about good experiences they've had on the internet and give suggestions for ways to be people of light online. 

Discipleship in the Digital Age pt. 4 | Salt and Light | Dallas McBride | Matthew 5:13-16

In this episode, Riley and James share stories of being scammed on the internet. They also talk about disinformation and the work of discerning what's true online.

Message:  Pastor James Hardy Series:  Discipleship in the Digital Age, Part 3  "Truth" Scripture:  Colossians 2:6-8

Pastor Val joins Pastor James as a special host of the podcast in episode 41. Val and James start by talking about the line between using technology as a tool and when it becomes a dependence. Then, they talk about technology use for kids and t...

Message:  Pastor James Hardy Series:  Discipleship in the Digital Age, Part 2- Are we devoted to God or to technology?Scripture:  Psalm 62:5-8

On episode 40 of the TFNaz Podcast, Riley and James reflect on the content from the first sermon in the Discipleship in the Digital Age series. They share about their first forays into social media, reflect on their use of social media now, and...

Discipleship in the Digital Age pt. 1: Connection; Pastor James Hardy; Colossians 2:1-5