afterWord with Pastor Kent

By NorthCreek Church

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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.

Episode Date
Can You Rest When You Can't Sleep? (Part 2): Matt Rehrer on When Sleep Won't Come
Oct 09, 2026
Why Does God Give Us Sleep? (Part 1): Matt Rehrer on When Sleep Won't Come
Sep 25, 2026
Church à la Carte (Part 2): When Word Ministry Gets Lopsided
Sep 11, 2026
Is Preaching Enough? (Part 1): The Public and Private Ministry of the Word
Aug 28, 2026
See You in a Few Months
Jun 02, 2026
Can You Long to Be Married and Still Be Content? (Part 2): Singleness, Desire, and Lessons from Paul
May 29, 2026
Is the Church Built for Married People? (Part 1): What Scripture Says About Singleness
May 22, 2026
The Cracks Are the Point: Gospel Power in Jars of Clay
May 15, 2026
What's Happening in College and Singles Ministry?: An Inside Look at Reaching the Next Generation
May 08, 2026
Where Should Your Money Go? (Part 2): Giving to the Church, the Poor, and Those in Need
May 01, 2026
What Does the Bible Say About Giving? (Part 1): Stewardship and the Cheerful Heart
Apr 24, 2026
What Does It Mean to Walk in Love? Moving from the Sidelines to Community
Apr 17, 2026
Do Not Fear (Part 2): Identifying the Idols of the Heart
Apr 10, 2026
Do Not Fear (Part 1): The Comfort of God’s Character in Isaiah 43
Apr 03, 2026
Understanding Old Testament Narrative: Lessons from David and Goliath
Mar 27, 2026
The Joy of Forgiveness (Part 3): What Forgiveness Actually Means
Mar 20, 2026
The Joy of Forgiveness (Part 2): Forgiveness in Everyday Life
Mar 13, 2026
Leading Women's Ministries: Equipping, Counseling, and Discipleship
Mar 06, 2026
The Joy of Forgiveness (Part 1): The Blessings of Confessing Sin
Feb 27, 2026
Friendships with the Opposite Sex (Part 2): Guardrails and Warning Signs
Feb 20, 2026
Friendships with the Opposite Sex (Part 1): Purity and Affection
Feb 13, 2026
The Gift of Rest: Kent’s Mid-Sabbatical Reflections on Ministry and Worship
Feb 06, 2026
The Story: Creativity as a Gospel Witness
Jan 30, 2026
Voices from the Early Years: Testimonies of God’s Grace
Jan 23, 2026
NorthCreek’s 70th Anniversary: Reflecting on God’s Faithfulness
Jan 16, 2026
The Object of Our Delight: Meditation and the Pursuit of God
Jan 09, 2026
Fostering Student Discipleship: An Interview with Zack Harris
Dec 12, 2025
Unpacking the Sermon: Mary’s Profound Surrender in Luke 1:26-38
Dec 05, 2025
The Council of Nicaea and Christmas: Worshiping the Eternal Son
Nov 28, 2025
Thanksgiving Special: Steadfast Love in the Morning, Faithfulness by Night
Nov 21, 2025
Greg Gifford (Part 2): How Habits Help Shape the Heart
Nov 14, 2025
Greg Gifford (Part 1): How God Transforms the Heart
Nov 07, 2025
Halloween Special: Costumes, Candy, and Church History
Oct 31, 2025
Kevin Carson (Part 2): The Word at Work in Preaching and Counseling
Oct 24, 2025
Kevin Carson (Part 1): God’s Grace in Suffering and Ministry
Oct 18, 2025
Committed to the Local Church: The Case for Membership
Oct 10, 2025
Singing the Truth (Part 2): A Hymn in Every Home
Oct 03, 2025
Singing the Truth (Part 1): Lessons from the Sing! Conference
Sep 26, 2025
Special Episode: Loving God and Neighbor in a Time of Crisis
Sep 17, 2025
Andrew Rogers (Part 2): Biblical Counseling for the Nations
Sep 12, 2025
Andrew Rogers (Part 1): From California Roots to Global Biblical Counseling
Sep 05, 2025
Brad Bigney (Part 2): Help for Parents in the Aftermath
Aug 29, 2025
Brad Bigney (Part 1): Hope for Parents of Prodigals
Aug 22, 2025
Biblical Counseling (Part 2): Body, Soul, and the Sufficiency of Scripture
Aug 15, 2025
Biblical Counseling (Part 1): The Word at Work in Life’s Deepest Struggles
Aug 08, 2025
Behind the Sermon: How the Spirit Reorients the Preacher’s Heart
Aug 01, 2025
How to Listen to a Sermon (Part 2): Putting the Word into Practice
Jul 25, 2025
How to Listen to a Sermon (Part 1): Hearing God’s Word with Reverence
Jul 18, 2025
The Benefits & Practice of Expository Preaching (Part 2)
Jul 11, 2025
What is Expository Preaching? (Part 1)
Jun 27, 2025
Q&A: Relationships, Redemption, and Repentance (Part 2)
Jun 20, 2025
Q&A: Dad Jokes, Fatherly Wisdom, Bible Translations, Praying for the Lost, and Unbeliever Prayer (Part 1)
Jun 13, 2025
What Biblical Meditation Looks Like in Real Life
Jun 06, 2025
Why Biblical Meditation Might Be the Discipline You’re Missing
May 30, 2025
Spirit-Led Devotions & Prayer—How to Feast on Your Daily Bread Amid Distractions
May 23, 2025
What are the marks of a church? - Part 2
May 16, 2025
Grace, Grief, and the Intersection of Medicine & Ministry (featuring Matt Rehrer)
May 15, 2025
Why should I care about the local church? - Part 1
May 09, 2025
Calling, Counsel, and the Unplanned Path to Ministry (featuring Jeremy Pray)
May 02, 2025
Introducing afterWord and Reflecting on the Passion Week
Apr 18, 2025