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What does the story of Abraham being asked to sacrifice Isaac teach us about the faithfulness of God? In this episode, Dawson Jones talks with Bo Noonan about the story of Abraham and Isaac as a prophetic reenactment that points forward to Jesus. Together, they explore the Therefore invitation to rehearse God’s faithfulness in the past and look forward with hope to his promises for the future. Drawing on Aslan’s words to Jill in The Silver Chair to “remember the signs,” they discuss what it means to remember who God is and trust him with what lies ahead.

In part four of The Unfolding Mystery, Bo Noonan explores Genesis 22 and the story of Isaac, revealing how it points us to Jesus as the true and better Isaac. Through Abraham’s willingness to trust God and God’s provision of a substitute sacrifice, we discover a powerful foreshadowing of Christ, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Bo highlights how Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice reveals not only our redemption but also the goodness and love of the Father. This message reminds us that we are called to be a community shaped by the love, sacrifice, and servant heart of Jesus.

How does being justified by faith actually change the way we live? In this episode, Dawson Jones talks with Andy Cooley about the Therefore invitation from the story of Abraham. Abraham’s story reminds us that faith is not a linear journey, and that knowing something to be true is different from living as though it is true. How do we grow into our God-given identity, and allow the Holy Spirit to form our faith through the challenges of everyday life and the gift of community. We also offer a simple short practice that helps us rehearse who we are in Christ and what we have in Christ. Then, Bo Noonan and Wes Swarthout share stories from their recent trips to Mexico and Cyprus, along with updates from our wider Confluence and Newfrontiers church family around the world.

In this sermon from our Unfolding Mystery series, Andy Cooley explores Genesis 12:1–3 and God's extraordinary promise to Abraham. Through Abraham's calling, we see the beginning of a greater plan that extends beyond one man and his family to encompass all nations. This passage reveals God's faithfulness, the significance of trusting His promises, and the unfolding mystery of His redemptive plan. Abraham's story marks a pivotal moment in Scripture, pointing toward the greater story God is weaving throughout history.

What does jealousy reveal about our hearts, and how can we respond when comparison, resentment, and envy begin to take hold? In this episode of Therefore, Andy Cooley and Dawson revisit the story of Cain and Abel in Genesis 4 and explore how jealousy can serve as a warning light, exposing the places where we’ve misplaced our identity and worth. We also reflect on how Jesus’ blood speaks a better word than Abel’s and what that means for us today. Then we explore four simple practices to help us move from jealousy toward freedom: Name, Confess, Give Thanks, and Bless. Therefore is a short-form podcast from New Community Church in Tacoma, Washington, hosted by Bo Noonan and Dawson Jones helping us take Sunday’s sermon into Monday through Friday.

In this message from the Unfolding Mystery series, Dawson Jones explores Genesis 4 and the story of Cain and Abel. Through this passage, we examine the dangers of jealousy, the condition of the human heart, and how our responses to difficult emotions can shape our relationship with God and others. Together, we discover what this ancient story reveals about ourselves and our need for God.

“Therefore” is a short-form podcast from New Community Church hosted by Bo Noonan and Dawson Jones. “Therefore” is about taking Sunday’s sermon into everyday life, helping us put what we’ve heard into practice. We hope these short conversations equip us to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus does, wherever God has placed us, both as individuals and as the church. This first episode follows the kickoff of our new series, The Unfolding Mystery, where we trace the threads of Scripture that lead us to Jesus. The temptations of Adam and Jesus lead us to ask God the question: “Do you trust me?”

In the first message of The Unfolding Mystery, Bo Noonan explores how the Bible tells one unified story of God’s redemption, with Jesus at the center. Looking at Adam and Jesus, we see how Adam’s failure to trust God brought sin, shame, and death, while Jesus becomes the true and better Adam who perfectly trusts and obeys the Father. Through Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness, we see Him reverse the failures of Adam and remain faithful where humanity failed. Ultimately, this message challenges us with the same question God has been asking throughout Scripture: Do you trust Me?

In this sermon, Bo Noonan teaches from Ephesians 6:18–24 on the importance of prayer, peace, and perseverance in the life of a believer. As Paul concludes his teaching on the armor of God, we are reminded to remain faithful in prayer, stand firm in every circumstance, and trust God’s peace and strength. This message encourages us to persevere in faith and remain connected to Christ as we face the challenges of life.

In Ephesians 6:14-18, Bo Noonan teaches on the Armor of God and the spiritual battle every believer faces. Through the imagery of the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and sword of the Spirit, we are reminded to stand firm in God’s strength rather than our own. This message encourages us to put on the full armor of God and remain faithful through prayer, truth, faith, and perseverance.

In Ephesians 6:10–13, Bo Noonan teaches us what it means to stand strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Paul reminds believers that our struggle is not ultimately against people, but against spiritual forces of evil. Rather than relying on our own strength, we are called to put on the full armor of God and stand firm. This message challenges us to recognize the spiritual battle around us and faithfully depend on God to remain steadfast.

In Ephesians 6:5–9, Dawson Jones reminds us that our everyday work matters to God. Whether our work feels significant or ordinary, we are called to serve with integrity, excellence, and a heart focused on Christ. Our work is more than a paycheck—it can be an act of worship and a way to honor God and serve others.

In Ephesians 6:4, Paul calls parents to raise their children with both grace and intentionality, warning against provoking them while encouraging them in the Lord. In this message, Bo Noonan explores what it looks like for parents to lead their children with patience, discipline, instruction, and a Christ-centered example. Rather than simply managing behavior, Christian parenting is about shaping hearts and pointing our children toward Jesus.

In Ephesians 6:1-3, Andy Cooley, explores God's design for parenting and the responsibility children have to honor and obey their parents. This passage reminds us that health family relationships are rooted in God's authority and that honoring parents is not merely a family value, it is a part of faithful Christian living. Andy challenges parents and children alike to consider what it looks like to live out God's design for the family with grace, wisdom and intentionality.

In Mark 4:1–11, Bo Noonan explores the Scandalous Generosity of God through Jesus’ parable of the sower. Rather than carefully reserving the seed for the most promising soil, the sower scatters it generously and abundantly, revealing a God who gives freely and invites everyone to receive His grace. This sermon challenges us to consider how we respond to God’s generosity and whether we are willing to extend that same generosity to others. As followers of Jesus, we are called to trust the Sower and faithfully scatter the seed, leaving the results in God’s hands.