afterWord with Pastor Kent

afterWord with Pastor Kent
Podcast Description
The afterWord podcast exists to carry biblical conversations beyond the pulpit and classroom. Hosted by NorthCreek Church in Walnut Creek, CA, the podcast offers a space to reflect on sermons, theology, and interviews with guest speakers—bringing those insights to a wider audience for deeper, ongoing engagement. Regularly featuring Kent Dresdow, NorthCreek’s lead pastor, afterWord invites listeners into thoughtful, Christ-centered discussions rooted in Scripture and shaped by the life of the local church.
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The podcast centers around themes of biblical theology, sermon reflections, and engaging conversations with guest speakers, with specific episodes discussing topics like the significance of Passion Week and how church teachings apply to everyday life.

The afterWord podcast exists to carry biblical conversations beyond the pulpit and classroom. Hosted by NorthCreek Church in Walnut Creek, CA, the podcast offers a space to reflect on sermons, theology, and interviews with guest speakers—bringing those insights to a wider audience for deeper, ongoing engagement. Regularly featuring Kent Dresdow, NorthCreek’s lead pastor, afterWord invites listeners into thoughtful, Christ-centered discussions rooted in Scripture and shaped by the life of the local church.
What happens to a church when it sings rich truth together? In this episode of afterWord, Pastor Kent Dresdow sits down with Matt Rehrer and Jeremy Pray to unpack highlights from the Sing! Conference in Nashville and why those days of Scripture-saturated worship were such a gift to our staff and church family. From the joy of standing shoulder-to-shoulder with believers from around the world to the refreshment of unhurried fellowship, the conversation explores how corporate singing shapes unity, discipleship, and mission.Drawing from Revelation 5, Psalm 22, Psalm 47, Psalm 78, and Ephesians 4, the guys reflect on a biblical theology of singing—why we proclaim who God is (not merely how we feel), and how melody and poetry help lodge doctrine deep in our hearts for both ordinary days and suffering. They discuss the beauty of skillful musicianship paired with sound theology, the encouragement of robust congregational harmonies, and simple, singable hymns and songs (think CityAlight) that serve the whole body.You’ll also hear practical takeaways for corporate worship and family worship—from preparing our hearts on Sundays to filling our homes with singable truth throughout the week. The episode closes with a preview of the newly released Sing! Hymnal and why recovering hymn-singing in our homes could strengthen the next generation.If you care about congregational singing, biblical worship, and passing the faith “from one generation to another,” this conversation will encourage you to sing with understanding and joy.Stay tuned for Part 2, where we talk about using a hymnal in everyday family life.2303 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598https://www.northcreek.org/Church, Worship Service, All Ages Classes, Baptism, Membership, Discipleship, Children’s Ministry, Students Ministry, College And Career Ministry, Adults Ministry, Outreach, Counseling, Food Pantry, Job Network, Church App, Sermons, Books And Cafe, Reading Plans, Giving, Prayer, Church Events, Men’s Breakfast, Walnut Creek Church, Christian Community, Bay Area Church, northcreek church, walnut creek church, christian community, bay area church, faith based, bible study, community groups, worship music, serving others, Fellowship, Sunday School, Youth Group, Spiritual Growth, Faith Community, Volunteer Opportunities, Church Fellowship, Mission Trips, Family Ministry, Small Groups, Church Volunteering, Community Outreach, Church Gathering

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