New Day Church

In this episode of the New Day Podcast, Emily McKenzie sits down with Pastor John for a deeply personal conversation following the loss of his wife, Halcie. As he prepares for a two-month sabbatical, Pastor John shares openly about grief, healing, fatherhood, leadership, and what the past year has truly been like. This episode offers raw insight, hope through suffering, and a glimpse into how God is still at work even in the hardest seasons.0:00 - Intro0:55 - Halcie's Story4:48 - How are you?7:44 - What have the last 5 months been like?21:54 - What was it like for Halcie in this journey and specifically the last 6 months of her life?25:07 - How are the kids?27:08 - What has it been like pastoring and leading through this?33:12 - What has been the hardest part of all of this?37:25 - Where has the light shown through the darkness?43:08 - What has your relationship with God been like? Has your faith been impacted by this?47:55 - You prayed for healing, but it didn't happen. What do you make of that?59:15 - What are the weird things people have said to you?1:08:23 - Talk about being a young windower and a single dad1:13:46 - How are you processing or thinking about the potential of a new relationship in the days ahead?1:24:11 - Where do you see yourself in 5 years?1:25:33 - What's on your mind right now?1:32:29 - Outro  

In this Sunday's message, Russell Cravens shares his story and answers the question Where is God in suffering?My Story | Russell CravensABOUT US ND exists because we believe that everyone has a chance and an oppurtunity to find their new day in Jesus' name. We are here to help you find that.Looking to serve? Find a ministry that you would like to serve in and sign up here: https://newdayhouston.churchcenter.co...STAY CONNECTEDEmail Newsletter: https://newdaychurch.us15.list-manage...Website: https://www.newdaychurch.comInstagram:   / newdayoakforest  Facebook:   / newdayoakforest  #newdaychurch #newdayworship #sermon #message #preaching #onlinesermon #onlinechurch #bible #theology #church #onlineexperience #houston #texas #jesus #god #truth

Mental, Emotional, & Relational HealthMental, emotional & relational health are often overlooked or skipped out on. Pastors John and James have an honest conversation about what it means to be healthy mentally, emotionally and relationally and how you can achieve health through a Biblical perspective.ABOUT US ND exists because we believe that everyone has a chance and an oppurtunity to find their new day in Jesus' name. We are here to help you find that.GIVETo support this ministry and help us continue to help people find their new day: https://newdayhouston.churchcenter.com/giving/to/new-day-ministryNEXT STEPSHave you made your decision to follow Jesus and are looking for your next step in your journey? Baptism - https://newdayhouston.churchcenter.com/people/forms/80939Child Dedication - https://newdayhouston.churchcenter.com/people/forms/313555 At New Day, we believe we are better together. Community groups are all about making friends and finding your new day in Jesus. Have you found your group? https://newdayhouston.churchcenter.com/people/forms/572647Looking to serve? Find a ministry that you would like to serve in and sign up here: https://newdayhouston.churchcenter.com/people/forms/435698STAY CONNECTEDEmail Newsletter: https://newdaychurch.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=1e703b14c854e8d6feab3f5d7&id=21fda9a34aWebsite: https://www.newdaychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/newdayoakforestFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/newdayoakforest#newdaychurch #newdayworship #sermon #message #preaching #onlinesermon #onlinechurch #bible #theology #church #onlineexperience #houston #texas #jesus #god #truth