The Lower Shelf

Episode 12: Lessons Learned in Season 1

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In Episode 12, Pastor John Shultz and Next Gen Pastor Jacob Hanson close out Season 1 with a look back at lessons learned over the last 12 episodes and offer a sneak peak at what you can expect in Season 2.

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Episode 11: The Domino of Discipleship

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In Episode 11, Pastor John Shultz and Next Gen Pastor Jacob Hanson explore what it truly means to be a disciple and how we can faithfully make disciples who make disciples. In this episode, they answer questions like: If making disciples is the church's primary mission, how can we disciple others if we've never been discipled ourselves? Have we reduced disciple-making to a program, a curriculum, or a series of classes? Or is it something much deeper—a way of life modeled by Jesus and lived out in authentic relationships?

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Episode 10: What "Don't Pastor Alone" Means for Every Believer with Bob Bumgarner

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In Episode 10, Pastor John Shultz and Next Gen Pastor Jacob Hanson host Bob Bumgarner, Lead Missional Strategist at First Coast Churches. In this episode, they talk about the heart behind the First Coast Churches tagline, "Don't Pastor Alone," and how that message shapes the way Bob and the First Coast Churches staff serve and support leaders across our region.

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Episode 9: Faith, Family, and FLIP IT: A Framework for Supporting Children with Matthew Take

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In Episode 9, Pastor John Shultz and Next Gen Pastor Jacob Hanson host Matthew Take of Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System. In this episode, they discuss how churches, parents, and schools can work together to effectively support children with diverse behavioral and developmental needs.

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Episode 8: Parenting an Anxious Generation

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In Episode 8, Pastor John Shultz and Next Gen Pastor Jacob Hanson take a thoughtful look at the growing challenges facing today’s families and students in the digital age. Whether you are raising children, working with students, or simply trying to live faithfully in a distracted world, this conversation offers biblical encouragement and common-sense wisdom for navigating modern challenges with confidence in Christ.

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Episode 7: Mother's Day Special

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In Episode 7, Dr. John Shultz and Jacob Hanson reflect on the meaning of Mother's Day and share biblical insights that mothers and their children can apply to every season of life.

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Episode 6: Reaching the Nations through the Nations with Bramuel Musya

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In Episode 6, Dr. John Shultz and Jacob Hanson host Via Nations Africa Coordinator Bramuel Musya. In this episode, Bramuel shares his testimony, his God-sized burden to reach the nations through the nations, and how people can connect to his work in Africa.

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Episode 5: The State of the Family

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In Episode 5, Dr. John Shultz shares about an upcoming sermon series titled “The State of the Family.” In this episode, he and co-host Jacob Hanson lean into the topic of families and provide recommendations in parenting that can help us honor God in our lives and homes.

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Episode 4: Financial and Estate Planning

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In Episode 4, Dr. John Shultz and Jacob Hanson are joined by Dr. Rick Wheeler, the CEO of Florida Baptist Financial Services. In this episode, they share valuable insights about financial and estate planning.

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Episode 3: Learning to Dump Debt

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In Episode 3, Dr. John Shultz and Jacob Hanson continue their conversation about financial stewardship and address how to dump debt.

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Episode 2: Budgets for All Ages

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Pastor John Shultz and Jacob Hanson continue their conversation about financial stewardship and examine why a cash flow plan or budget is a good thing for all ages.

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Episode 1: Financial Stewardship

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Pastor John Shultz and Jacob Hanson examine the complex issue of finances and offer common sense answers about financial stewardship.

Teaser: The Lower Shelf Podcast

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:25:00 -0400

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