Browse published episodes from Pastor Jon Scofield in New Life Ministries Podcast.
Dec 24, 2023 7:00 AM America/New_York
When we think of God's kingdom, we may jump to an image of Him on a throne, ruling in heaven. But what role does Jesus play in it, and is there a role for us as His followers, too? The answer may surprise you! In part four of "This is Jesus", Pastor Jon t
Jul 23, 2023 8:00 AM America/New_York
The topic of kindness may seem pretty straight forward... just 'don't be mean', right? But what if there's more to it than that? Where does kindness actually come from, and how do we make it our default setting toward others? In part six of "THRIVE - The
Jun 25, 2023 8:00 AM America/New_York
Love is one of those topics where everyone you meet could give you a different definition based on their personal feelings, experiences, and opinions. But how do we REALLY define love? And how do we know if we're doing it right? In part two of "THRIVE - T
Jun 4, 2023 8:00 AM America/New_York
Grace and freedom are topics that can often be confusing. Most of us have a tendency to either take them both for granted and live however we want, OR ignore them completely and try to prove ourselves to God by how "good" we are. How exactly should we use
Apr 23, 2023 8:00 AM America/New_York
As we travel through life, it's easy to want to know every single step of our journey in advance. Unfortunately, that's not how God planned it to be! So how can we know the path we're walking on is a good one, and that we're making the right decisions? Is
Aug 21, 2022 8:00 AM America/New_York
When we think of stealing, certain images may pop into our mind of what that looks like. Maybe it's someone poor and starving stealing to survive - or perhaps it's someone who's greedy going after more than they already have. But what if there's more to s
Jul 31, 2022 8:00 AM America/New_York
With so many different types of parent-child relationships out there, the command to honor your father and mother can seem complicated. Some of us don't have a parent in our life any more. Others may not be on speaking terms because their parents aren't i
Jul 17, 2022 8:00 AM America/New_York
When we hear someone say "don't take the Lord's name in vain" we may instantly think of using it as a swear word. But is there a deeper meaning than that? What does that command really mean? In part three of "The Ten Commandments", Pastor Jon reveals that
Jun 19, 2022 8:00 AM America/New_York
The more we get to know people, the more opportunity there is for us to realize that they think, believe, and live differently than us; and when that happens there’s potential for conflict. What does God want us to do when we disagree with others? In pa
Jun 5, 2022 8:00 AM America/New_York
There are certain things in our lives that are completely useless if they’re missing a key component. One of them is our faith! Is it faith alone that saves us, or do we also have to prove ourselves to God through our actions? In part two of "The Book o
Apr 3, 2022 8:00 AM America/New_York
4.3.22 It's easy to make excuses for why we shouldn't use our gifts to serve God and others. "I don't have time." "I'm not good at anything." And if we're honest, "I don't want to!" But those reasons will keep us from experiencing the fullness and joy tha
Feb 27, 2022 7:00 AM America/New_York
Who we allow to have influence over our lives and relationships matters greatly! If we're only trying to please other people or meet the social standards of our fallen world, we'll be moving in a direction that leads us away from God. So how do we stay on
Jan 30, 2022 7:00 AM America/New_York
1.30.22 The physical world around us tends to keep our attention fixed only on what we can see, hear, and touch. But there is also a very real spiritual world that impacts everything we experience on a daily basis. When we by faith accept Jesus as our Sav
Jan 23, 2022 7:00 AM America/New_York
1.23.22 We live in a time where humility is often seen as a weakness. We hear phrases like “only the strong survive!” or “if you’re not first, you’re last!” and work hard to avoid feeling fragile or frail because it's uncomfortable for us. But
Dec 26, 2021 7:00 AM America/New_York
Many of us have faced a time in our life where we felt like giving up or running away from a situation when things got tough. The lie we’re tempted to believe is that if we just “get away” then we can also get away from our problems. But if we don
Jul 18, 2021 8:00 AM America/New_York
As we grow older we develop habitual thought patterns based on what we've experienced or what we do over and over. Some of these can be good, but oftentimes we also create bad pathways that can lead us in a direction away from how God wants us to think. H
Jul 11, 2021 8:00 AM America/New_York
When we hear the word “image” in relation to people, what comes to mind? How someone looks on the outside? Or maybe it’s more about their degree, job, car, house, or relationship status? What about in our spiritual lives? What kind of image should w
Jun 20, 2021 8:00 AM America/New_York
If we look to the world for what a perfect parent/child relationship should be like, we will never get a straight answer. As a parent, when we’re just not feeling it with our kids, how we live our life will have a greater impact than any words we can sp
Mar 14, 2021 8:00 AM America/New_York
Research shows that the #1 reason people spend money is to be happy - yet 87% of people say that their debt is what’s keeping them from happiness! In part 2 of "The Pocket Change", Pastor Jon shares real-life experience to explain how more debt equals l
Feb 28, 2021 7:00 AM America/New_York
Aside from the kingdom of Heaven, money is the most talked about topic in the Bible. There are more than 2,300 verses about wealth, money, and possessions in its pages – probably because God knew that the love of money, or the fear of not having enough
Dec 27, 2020 7:00 AM America/New_York
As human beings, our hearts are always going to be drawn to something outside of ourselves for comfort in our times of need – whether it be money, experiences, possessions, relationships, or something else. When life gets crazy, we may say “well at le
Oct 11, 2020 8:00 AM America/New_York
Can we talk about sexuality? The world has turned sexuality into an expression of our individuality - a definition of who we are. But God has a lot more to say about it than that. In part two of “Can We Talk?”, Pastor Jon compares what modern culture
Jul 19, 2020 8:00 AM America/New_York
If we want to experience all the freedom God has for us, we can’t stop at simply believing He exists. We must realize that He has an incredible plan and purpose for each of us – filled with power, love and self-control – and that the areas of our li
May 17, 2020 5:30 AM America/New_York
In the fallen world we live in, we often face situations that don’t seem fair. And before we know it, seeds of resentment toward a person or situation can grow into deep roots of bitterness. We may think we’re strong enough to carry it around without