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Ep 272 | Following Up on the SBC Annual Meeting
Jun 17, 2026
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Ep 271 | Meet the Elders (Carey Bockting, Ivan Mcdonald, and James Sanders)
Jun 15, 2026
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Ep 270 | The Upcoming SBC Annual Meeting
Jun 3, 2026
40m 01s
Ep 269 | Darin Garton's Retirement
May 27, 2026
20m 02s
Ep 268 | Theological Education (Plus...Seminary at Northwoods?)
May 14, 2026
39m 54s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/17/26 | ![]() Ep 272 | Following Up on the SBC Annual Meeting | In this special post-SBC episode of the NorthWoods Church Matters Podcast, Bobby Pell is joined by Bob Weeks, Rachel Bland, and Ryan Moore to unpack what actually happened at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando. They discuss some of the headlines and controversies surrounding the SBC, clarify misconceptions about women in ministry and convention actions, and share firsthand insights from the convention floor. Along the way, they highlight encouraging reports of gospel growth, church planting, international missions, and the work Southern Baptists are doing around the world. | — | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | ![]() Ep 271 | Meet the Elders (Carey Bockting, Ivan Mcdonald, and James Sanders) | In this special episode of the NorthWoods Church Matters Podcast, Pastor Bobby Pell sits down with elders Carey Bockting, Ivan McDonald, and James Sanders for an honest conversation about faith, family, leadership, and the life of the church. From growing up in Southern Illinois, Newburgh, and Darmstadt to finding their way to NorthWoods, each elder shares the story God has written in his life and the path that led him to serve the congregation. Along the way, they discuss everything from cycling, gardening, and technology projects to the joys and challenges of family life. The conversation also explores what excites them most about the future of NorthWoods, including the church's growing outreach to international communities and the Deaf community, as well as the many ways they see God at work among the people of the church. | — | ||||||
| 6/3/26 | ![]() Ep 270 | The Upcoming SBC Annual Meeting✨ | Southern Baptist ConventionCooperative Program+5 | — | Southern Baptist ConventionCooperative Program+1 | — | SBC Annual Meetingmissions+5 | — | 40m 01s | |
| 5/27/26 | ![]() Ep 269 | Darin Garton's Retirement✨ | retirementministry+4 | Darin Garton | NorthWoods Church | — | retirementministry+5 | — | 20m 02s | |
| 5/14/26 | ![]() Ep 268 | Theological Education (Plus...Seminary at Northwoods?)✨ | theological educationSouthern Baptist seminaries+3 | Matt HigginsRachel Bland | Southern Baptist seminariesNew Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary+1 | — | theological educationSouthern Baptist seminaries+3 | — | 39m 54s | |
| 5/7/26 | ![]() Ep 267 | Answers about Roman Catholicism✨ | Roman Catholicismauthority of the pope+5 | Pastor Darin GartonBob Weeks | Desiring GodGot Questions | — | Roman Catholicismpope+8 | — | 34m 22s | |
| 4/10/26 | ![]() Ep 266 | Meet the Team: Emily Pfister & Kennedy Roos✨ | team introductionfaith stories+3 | Emily PfisterKennedy Roos | NorthWoods | Evansville | NorthWoods ChurchEmily Pfister+3 | — | 20m 23s | |
| 4/2/26 | ![]() Ep 265 | Our New Leaders, Bob Weeks and Larry Lovelace✨ | leadershipdiscipleship+3 | Bob WeeksLarry Lovelace | NorthWoods Church | — | leadershipNorthWoods Church+5 | — | 39m 38s | |
| 3/27/26 | ![]() Ep. 264 | What to Expect During Easter at NorthWoods✨ | Easter celebrationChristianity+3 | Bob Weeks | NorthWoods ChurchIt's Friday But Sunday's Coming | — | EasterNorthWoods Church+5 | — | 26m 11s | |
| 3/11/26 | ![]() Ep. 263 | The Gathering Spring 2026✨ | cultsworld religions+4 | Darin Garton | NorthWoods ChurchThe Kingdom of the Cults+1 | — | cultsworld religions+5 | — | 43m 23s | |
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| 2/24/26 | ![]() Ep 262 | Meet the Graenings✨ | Next Generation MinistryStudent Ministry+3 | Michael GraeningBrittani Graening | The Ambassador's musicNorthWoods Church+1 | — | Next Generation MinistryStudent Ministry+3 | — | 40m 03s | |
| 2/10/26 | ![]() Ep 261 | Worship Choices @NorthWoods✨ | worship musictransparency+5 | Pastor BobbyPastor Matt+1 | NorthWoods ChurchIndelible Grace+3 | — | worship choicesNorthWoods Church+5 | — | 40m 47s | |
| 1/15/26 | ![]() Ep 260 | Understanding Exodus 21-24 | In this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters, we explore Exodus 21–24, a section of Scripture that's often skipped but deeply important. Instead of preaching these chapters, Pastor Bobby Pell and Lexi walk through them in conversation, unpacking how God's covenant laws shaped Israel's life and what they reveal about God's character today. These chapters address justice, responsibility, and human dignity, including difficult topics like servitude, restitution, and the limits of power. The discussion clarifies how God regulated broken systems, restrained vengeance through proportional justice, and consistently showed concern for the vulnerable. As the conversation moves to Exodus 24, Bobby and Lexi focus on the covenant itself, God formally binding Himself to His people and inviting them into a relationship marked by obedience and trust. This episode helps listeners slow down, understand a challenging passage, and see how these laws ultimately point forward to Christ and a Spirit-filled life of grace. | — | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | ![]() Ep 259 | Sermon Follow-Up: Why Prayer Is Where the Real Battle Is Won | This week on the NorthWoods Church Matters podcast, Lexi sits down with Pastor Bobby for an extended follow-up to Sunday's sermon, exploring the deeper layers beneath Exodus 17–18 and what it means to live with prayerful dependence in 2026. Together, they unpack why the real battle isn't won by effort alone, but by dependence on God, and why prayer is not an accessory to the Christian life, but the engine. Pastor Bobby explains the powerful image of Moses' raised hands, the role of Aaron and Hur, and how community prayer sustains faith when we grow weary. They also dive into practical theology: what it truly means to pray "in Jesus' name," why evangelism flows best from compassion rather than obligation, and how prayer reshapes the way we see and love others. A key focus of the conversation is the Circles, a simple way to identify people God has already placed in our lives who need Jesus. Click here to print your copy and get using it today! | — | ||||||
| 12/19/25 | ![]() Ep 258 | Getting to know Larry Riley | In this episode of the NorthWoods Church Matters podcast, Lexi sits down with Larry Riley, who will be joining the NorthWoods staff in January as Ministry Director. Larry shares about growing up in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, coming to faith as a teenager, and discovering a lifelong calling to ministry. Along the way, he reflects on God's faithfulness, the importance of relationships, and what it means to join God where He is already at work. You'll also hear why NorthWoods stood out to him, what excites him most about the Ministry Director role, and how the church can pray for him as he steps into this new season. | — | ||||||
| 12/18/25 | ![]() Ep 257 | Missions Update with Ryan Moore | What does it really look like to live on mission, right where you are? In this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters, Lexi sits down with Ryan Moore, Missions Pastor at NorthWoods, to reflect on the Do Not Be Silent Missions Conference and unpack how God is calling ordinary believers to faithful, everyday obedience. Ryan shares personal stories from hosting missionaries from around the world, explains how evangelism fits into discipleship, and offers practical next steps for anyone who feels stirred to witnessing but unsure where to begin. From sharing the gospel with neighbors, to serving locally, to joining mission teams headed to Peru, Ecuador, Ireland, Puerto Rico, and beyond, this conversation paints a compelling picture of what it means to live "from Evansville to everywhere." You'll also hear exciting updates about: Local NorthWoods mission partnerships and volunteer opportunities Upcoming 2026 mission trips NorthWoods' growing Deaf Ministry | — | ||||||
| 12/4/25 | ![]() Ep 256 | Getting to know Lexi Bruner (plus the future of the podcast) | In this special "Get to Know the Staff" episode, Pastor Bobby sits down with Lexi Bruner, the NorthWoods Communications Director and the new voice of the NorthWoods Church Matters podcast. Lexi shares about her small-town upbringing, her journey to USI, and how a shift from long-term care to marketing set her on a path she never expected. She describes growing up a "Christmas and Easter" churchgoer, how God woke her up from that, and the big part that NorthWoods has played in her testimony. Lexi and Bobby also look ahead to the future of the podcast: why it matters for discipleship in a growing church, how it creates space for conversations that Sunday mornings can't hold, and what's coming when the new building opens, including the launch of a full vodcast. Lexi even shares her dream guest list (and Bobby doesn't shoot any of them down!). | — | ||||||
| 11/20/25 | ![]() Ep 255 | Understanding the 2026 Budget | In this special episode, Lexi sits down with Pastor Bobby Pell and Elder Troy Lucht to walk through NorthWoods' proposed 2026 annual budget. Together, they unpack why the church creates a budget each year, the major categories that shape our financial planning, and what's changing as we look ahead to a new year of growth and ministry. Troy explains the core purposes behind the budgeting process: planning, mission alignment, stewardship, transparency, and accountability. Bobby adds insight about how the budget reflects the heart of our church's mission. They discuss expected shifts for 2026, including the mortgage for the new building, adjustments in Cooperative Program giving, changes in staffing roles, and the financial impact of NorthWoods' recent 15% growth. You will also hear why some line items are increasing, how ministry expansion affects spending, and how the elders evaluate stewardship through historical trends, mission focus, and real-time financial health. The team also outlines how members can review the budget, ask questions, and participate in the upcoming approval vote. Check out the budget here! | — | ||||||
| 11/10/25 | ![]() Ep 254 | How Can I Know I'm Saved? | Can a believer lose their salvation? What if I don't feel saved? Why do I still struggle with sin? What are the real signs of a changed heart? Many Christians wrestle with the question: How can I be sure I'm really saved? In this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters podcast, the crew digs into the doctrine of assurance of salvation: what it means to be saved, how God initiates and completes our salvation, and why we can rest in His unchanging grace. Listen for a down-to-earth, theologically rich discussion on finding assurance in a world full of doubt. | — | ||||||
| 10/13/25 | ![]() Ep 253 | The Christian and Profanity, Part 2 | On this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters, Pastor Matt and the gang continue their conversation on language and cursing. Are "Christian cuss words" really any better than the real thing? What does our speech reveal about the condition of our hearts? From "dag-nabbit" to cultural taboos, the crew talks about how words shift across generations, how Christians should respond when faced with other folks' foul language, and why holiness matters even in our humor. They also tackle how media, music, and technology shape our tongues—and what practical steps believers can take to guard their speech in a world that's lost its filter. | — | ||||||
| 9/29/25 | ![]() Ep 252 | The Christian and Profanity, Part 1 | On this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters podcast, Matt is joined by Ivan and Carey to tackle a subject the church often avoids—cussing and profanity. Together, they explore how culture's shifting standards on language compare with God's unchanging Word. The conversation highlights how generational views on profanity differ and why Gen Z Christians often have looser tongues, the influence of the internet and media on what society considers "acceptable speech," and what the Bible says about the power of words, especially from James 3. They discuss why careless or corrupting talk reveals the heart, how Christians are called to use speech to build up rather than tear down, and practical wisdom for watching our words, guarding our hearts, and teaching children about godly speech. | — | ||||||
| 9/22/25 | ![]() Ep 251 | Utah Mission Trip | In this episode of the NorthWoods Church Matters podcast, missions pastor Ryan Moore is joined by church membes Eli and Kimberly to reflect on their recent mission trip to Salt Lake City, Utah. Together, they dive into why Utah is such a unique and spiritually urgent mission field, and what it's like to share the gospel in a culture dominated by Mormonism. The conversation highlights key theological differences between evangelical Christianity and the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints—while offering practical insights into how to lovingly engage with LDS friends and neighbors. You'll hear what a typical day on the mission trip looked like, from early breakfasts and canvassing neighborhoods with door hangers, to preparing for block parties, supporting two local churches, and even handing out water bottles during Utah's Pioneer Day parade. As the team reflects on their time in Utah, they talk about moments when they felt especially used by God, the importance of approaching every conversation with both truth and love, and how the experience has changed the way they view evangelism at home. | — | ||||||
| 9/8/25 | ![]() Ep 250 | Alcohol and the Christian, Part 2 | In this second installment of the NorthWoods Church Matters podcast series on alcohol, Matt and the team dig deeper into what Scripture teaches about drinking. How should we understand Paul's advice to Timothy to take "a little wine" for his stomach? Why does Paul contrast drunkenness with being filled with the Spirit in Ephesians 5? And what does Christian freedom look like in a culture where alcohol is both celebrated and misused? | — | ||||||
| 9/1/25 | ![]() Ep 249 | Alcohol and the Christian, Part 1 | In this episode of the NorthWoods Church Matters podcast, Matt sits down with Carey and Ivan for a candid conversation about alcohol. From the church's historical stance on drinking—spanning John Wesley, the Temperance Movement, and Prohibition—to the biblical passages that warn against drunkenness while also portraying wine as a good gift, the crew explores both sides of the debate. They discuss practical questions every Christian faces: Where is the line between moderation and excess? How do we know when alcohol has become an idol? What wisdom does Scripture offer for navigating gray areas? Whether you've wrestled with alcohol yourself or simply want to understand the church's complicated history with it, this episode invites you to look beyond what is merely lawful and consider what is truly wise, helpful, and honoring to God. | — | ||||||
| 8/25/25 | ![]() Ep 248 | Healing And Deliverance Ministry, Part 2 | Can demons cause physical ailments? What about deliverance ministries—are they biblical, or do they risk becoming spectacle? Bobby, Matt, and Rache explore these questions in part 2 of our conversation on healing. Along the way, they caution against turning suffering into a guessing game, highlight the hope believers have in Christ's victory, and stress the importance of humility and community when walking through illness. Whether you're wrestling with your own suffering or seeking to minister to others, this episode offers both truth and encouragement rooted in the gospel. | — | ||||||
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