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UNDER THE HOOD

Pastor Joe and Kirsten Williams

Under the Hood with Pastor Joe and Kirsten is a podcast about faith, family, and ministry. NewLifeNWA.com/UndertheHood

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Ep. 54 | What Do You Believe About Jesus?

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2024/04/05

Pastor Joe kicks off today's episode by declaring it Kirsten's half-birthday! They recap Easter at NewLife, which was incredible, and we hear if Pastor Joe called his sermon time correctly! Pastor Joe reiterates his main question from the weekend sermon: What do you believe about Jesus? He invites everyone to come back and explore the answer together. Then, they discuss fun upcoming events like the Student Ministry fundraiser Pasta & Pie Auction and the Men's Cookout. We learn

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Ep. 53 | Not Chapter 8 Gideon

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2024/03/28

Pastor Joe & Kirsten fill us in on their Spring Break adventures. Pastor Joe took a father/son cruise with Brock, and Kirsten and her mom spent the week giving their kitchen a makeover. Then, they launch into a Judges chapter 8 discussion. Gideon was a drastically different man than he was in chapters 6 & 7. They also research the history of The Gideons, the bible donating group that's been around for decades. Pastor Joe 'calls his shot' for his Easter sermon length, and

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Ep. 52 | The Plebe Returns

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2024/03/14

Pastor Joe & Kirsten are joined by their Navy Plebe in today's episode! Neil, Pastor Joe & Kirsten's oldest son, is back from the US Naval Academy and hops on the mic to give us a glimpse at a day in the life of a freshman, aka plebe, midshipman. They also discuss Gideon's story from Judges. Pastor Joe reminds us that we, like Gideon, sometimes talk ourselves out of serving the Lord, but, ultimately, the odds are always in our favor if God is with us. Let's pop the

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Ep. 51 | We Win

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2024/03/07

Pastor Joe & Kirsten dig into Judges chapter 4 on today's episode, but first, Kirsten confesses to pulling a 'Joe Williams' at the Women's Gathering. They discuss tent pegs, middle-of-the-night brawls, and the brutal content to come in the book of Judges. Pastor Joe also mentions some great resources that bring the Holy Land to life if you've never been! Let's pop the hood!Email: underthehood@newlifenwa.com Show Notes: https://www.newlifenwa.com/underthehood/

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Ep. 50 | Timing

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2024/03/01

Pastor Joe & Kirsten kick off their 50th episode with, of all things, a debate about Christmas trees! That leads them down memory lane to their days living in church parsonages. Then, Pastor Joe reviews last weekend's surprising reaction to his sermon about the second judge in the book of Judges. They wrap up with a heartfelt 'thank you' to all the listeners who have, as Kirsten put it, 'endured' them for this long! It's a lively one, folks! Let's pop the

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Ep. 49 | Spiritual Warfare

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2024/02/22

Pastor Joe & Kirsten tackle the topic of spiritual warfare in the book of Judges. It's as prevalent today as it was then, and the parallels between the Israelite nation then and our nation today are numerous. Pastor Joe admonishes Christians to avoid the ways of the world and live holy lives, especially when it comes to sexual ethics. There's plenty of fun in today's episode, too! Trader Joe's, Tums, and timers all play roles in this episode's light-hearted anecdotes

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Ep. 48 | Train Up Your Children

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2024/02/15

Pastor Joe & Kirsten recap a nail-biter of a Super Bowl! They discuss the snacks, a surprise visit, and the controversial moment between Andy Reid & Travis Kelce. Pastor Joe has a word of advice for Taylor Swift (and he's sure she's listening!). We reveal the results of our "perfect sermon length" poll and someone's not happy with it! Then, they launch into an in-depth conversation about the intentional steps they are taking to nurture their children's spiritual

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Ep. 47 | No Pain, No Gain

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2024/02/08

Pastor Joe & Kirsten are back at full strength this week and engage in a lively debate about the perfect sermon length. They invite the listeners to weigh in and will reveal the verdict in an upcoming episode! Then, they discuss the restart of the Courageous series with the book of Judges. It hit a collective nerve at NewLife this weekend and the feedback has been plentiful. We also get a sourdough update from Kirsten. And, of course, the impending Chief's Super Bowl gets thrown in the mix,

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Ep. 46 | Church Family

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2024/02/01

Pastor Joe & Kirsten had a doozy of a week last week! Surgery, storms, and sickness - it was rough, to say the least. But a beautiful moment of clarity emerged from it: no organization in the world is better suited to meet the needs of its members than the church family. Pastor Joe & Kirsten express their gratitude for the blessings provided by so many during their moment of need, and they encourage everyone to join a Life Group. And no podcast this close to the Super Bowl would be complete

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Ep. 45 | It All Comes Down to the Heart

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2024/01/18

Pastor Joe & Kirsten talk sleeping habits, new drivers, and preacher jokes in today's episode. Then they dig into a lively discussion about Christians and money. Pastor Joe asks the question, "What does it mean to be rich towards God?" and Kirsten wants to know if it's okay to be a prepper. We'll hear the latest in the sourdough saga, too. Let's pop the hood!Email: underthehood@newlifenwa.com Show Notes: https://www.newlifenwa.com/underthehood/

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Ep. 44 | Year of Jubilee

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2024/01/11

It's been a while, but we're excited to be back! Pastor Joe & Kirsten fill us in on their Christmas break. We hear about a new tradition Pastor Joe and his sons have started, Kirsten's foray into the subculture of sourdough, and we kick of NewLife's 50th year! The Year of Jubilee! Let's pop the hood! Email: underthehood@newlifenwa.com Show Notes: https://www.newlifenwa.com/underthehood/

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Ep. 43 | Gift

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2023/12/13

Pastor Joe & Kirsten talk about their most embarrassing Christmas moments, and we learn that they definitely do not have the same love languages. Kirsten confesses some of her covert gift-buying strategies and Joe confesses his worst gift-giving debacles. Then they discuss the greatest gift of all: the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. He's the entire reason for the season, and we pray you know Him as your personal Lord & Savior. Let's pop the hood! Email:

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Ep. 42 | Gratitude

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2023/11/30

Pastor Joe & Kirsten are back on the mics with hearts full of gratitude! Their Thanksgiving break was a little longer than they intended but a sweet, memorable time with their family. Pastor Joe recounts the healing of the 10 lepers from Luke chapter 17 and shares a remarkable story of healing his father shared with him. Let's pop the hood! Email: underthehood@newlifenwa.com Show Notes: https://www.newlifenwa.com/underthehood/

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Ep. 41 | CIY with Guest Jayson French

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2023/11/09

Pastor Joe & Kirsten journey to Joplin to chat with CIY President, Jayson French. Jayson shares his lifelong passion for calling youth to Christ and into a life of kingdom work through the local church. Fun fact: Jayson was Pastor Joe's youth pastor! Christ in Youth (CIY) is one of NewLife's long-time mission partners and every year our NewLife students participate in CIY Move, a week-long summer program designed to ignite their faith and activate their discipleship journey. Jayson

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Ep. 40 | Sawyer’s Warriors with Guest Jenny Ellis

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2023/11/03

Pastor Joe & Kirsten kick off the podcast with a review of NewLife's Trunk or Treat events and a lively debate about the thermostat! Then, they talk to NewLife attender, Jenny Ellis, who, along with her husband Jarred, has walked an unimaginably difficult path these last few years. Their 9-year-old son, Sawyer, has fought and won his battle with cancer, but they're not out of the woods yet. Jenny speaks today hoping to comfort anyone going through the same thing, to shed some light on

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Ep. 39 | What Is Your View of the Bible?

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2023/10/27

Pastor Joe & Kirsten rehash their family's whirlwind of a week. From the Arkansas Ministers Retreat to the U.S. Naval Academy, and a Dallas orchestra trip to the NewLife Men's Retreat, it was a sweet reunion when 3 of the 4 made it home. Then, they dive into a lively discussion of Joshua chapter 5. Pastor Joe shares how he has learned so much preaching through this trilogy in the Old Testament, but one truth stands above the rest: God hasn't changed! Kirsten gives an "under

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Ep. 38 | Rapha International with Guest Patty Fancher

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2023/10/19

Pastor Joe & Kirsten talk to special guest, Patty Fancher, board member of NewLife Mission Partner, Rapha International. Rapha International provides aftercare for survivors of human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and abuse and family preservation programs in vulnerable communities. Patty shares her firsthand experiences providing aftercare for children who have survived sex trafficking in Cambodia, Thailand, and Haiti. Patty also served on staff with another NewLife Mission Partner, Christ

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Ep. 37 | Memorial Stones

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2023/10/12

Pastor Joe & Kirsten pray over the atrocities happening in Israel and then jump into a discussion about memorial stones from Joshua chapter 4. They bring up several memorial stones from their own lives that remind them of God's faithfulness, how He brought them through difficult times, how He has blessed their family's legacy, and how the Lord can use your memorial stones to encourage others, too. Let's pop the hood! Email: underthehood@newlifenwa.com Show Notes:

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Ep. 36 | How Did You Get Here?

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2023/10/06

Pastor Joe & Kirsten talk about Kirsten's birthday celebration and the silliness that ensued. Then, Pastor Joe expands on a question he often gets asked: How did you become a minister? The trip down memory lane brings back many fond memories (and even some embarrassing ones!). He highlights the moment he fell in love with God's word, his most influential professors, and defines the best thing that came out of his time in Bible College and Seminary. Let's pop the hood! Email:

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Ep. 35 | Dodging Bullets

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2023/09/29

Pastor Joe dodged a major, proverbial bullet last weekend, and Kirsten grills him on how he would have handled it if he hadn't caught his mistake in time. They also discuss dodging online bullets by reviewing an article outlining 15 things Christians should stop doing on social media. They encourage themselves and the audience to always self-evaluate, remembering that we are Christ's ambassadors, speaking and acting on behalf of the King. Let's pop the hood! Email:

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