The Scruffy Nazarene Podcast
A place for me to share what God has placed on my heart. I love and cherish each of you, but I am not looking for your approval or your support. I am merely interested in being obedient to what God has told me to do. Please also find us at www.scruffynaz.com for blog posts written by Mrs. Scruffy Nazarene. Our episodes will cover theology and scripture or whatever God has placed on my heart that week. Show notes and Scripture references can be found on our website. If what you hear has touched you and you have...
What Is Your Intent?
Episode Title: What Is Your Intent?
Episode Description: God isn’t just concerned with what we do or say—He’s concerned with the intent of our hearts. In this episode, Pastor [Your Name] explores the stories of Saul and David through 1 Samuel 15:20–23 and Psalm 51.
Discover how Saul defended his actions while David humbly confessed his sin, and learn what these two contrasting responses teach us about obedience, repentance, and the posture of our hearts before God.
What You’ll Learn:
How Saul’s outward obedience hid a rebellious heartHow David’s brokenness led...Never Afraid — Approaching the Throne of Grace
Show Notes
Scripture Focus: Hebrews 4:14–16
Episode Summary
Have you ever been afraid to come to God with your sin and failures? In this episode, we walk through Hebrews 4:14–16 and discover the good news that we never have to approach God in fear or shame. Jesus, our great High Priest, has opened the way into God’s presence. He understands our weaknesses, sympathizes with our struggles, and invites us to draw near with confidence.
Together, we’ll explore:
· What it means that Jesus has “passed through the heavens...
When God Speaks in the Stillness
Show Notes – Episode Title: “When God Speaks in the Stillness”
Scripture Focus: 1 Kings 19:9–13
Approx. Length: 30 minutes
Episode Summary:
Sometimes we expect God to move in fire and thunder—bold, miraculous, undeniable. Elijah certainly saw that kind of power on Mount Carmel when God sent fire from heaven. But in 1 Kings 19, fresh off that victory, Elijah finds himself discouraged, isolated, and waiting for God to move again.
In this episode, we explore the tender moment when God doesn’t speak through wind, earthquake, or fire—but in a gentle whisper.
What does...
Vacation
We love y'all and are praying for you family. Take care as we take a break this week to rest and we will see you again in two weeks.
When God Speaks Spectacularly
Scripture References
1 Kings 17:1-71 Kings 18:1, 19-46Rest Is A Weapon
Scripture References
1 Kings 19:1-8Genesis 2:1-3Exodus 20:8-11Mark 2:23-28Interview Episode: Pastor Nick Sparks- Being a Biblical Man in a World That Says, "No thanks."
Interview episode with Pastor Nick Sparks from Glens Fork Church of the Nazarene.
We apologize in advance for the audio issues at the beginning of the episode.
Loving People Effectively
Scripture references:
Luke 5:29-32Luke 17:1-14Mark 12:31Matthew 10:29-31Matthew 5:43-48Romans 5:10Matthew 25:34-40John 13:34-351 John 4:7-81 John 4:19Back to the Wilderness
Scripture References:
Deuteronomy 1:2Numbers 33:3Numbers 10:11Managing Expectations
See our website www.scruffynaz.com for full show notes and outlines for the message.
Scripture References
Galatians 5:9Matthew 4:17Luke 22:42Mark 10:14-15John 3:3-5Matthew 21:28-31Matthew 6:33Matthew 13:33Matthew 13:11Luke 14:16-24Holy Week
Happy Easter and thanks for tuning in.
Scripture references this week are a little odd. This week I referenced Matthew 21-28, Mark 11-16, Luke 19-24, and John 12-20. This week was all about relating the Holy Week and Passion Narratives. I love you and am praying for you church family.
Intro Show
Just a quick introduction as to who we are and what we believe.
Who Are You Talking To?
See our website www.scruffynaz.com for full show notes and outlines for the message.
Scripture References
1 Thessalonians 5:17Genesis 1-2Genesis 3Matthew 18:18-20John 14:12-14
