What does the altar really mean in today’s church? In this powerful Worship Wednesday edition of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastors Zack, Noah, and Joe dive deep into the biblical and spiritual significance of the altar—from Genesis to Romans 12—and how it continues to be a place of surrender, renewal, and transformation.

Whether you're new to church or a lifelong believer, this episode will challenge your perspective on worship, sacrifice, and what it means to truly encounter God. Discover how stepping out of your comfort zone and approaching the altar—physically or spiritually—can be a life-changing act of faith.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Welcome & Episode Intro00:32 - What is an Altar?01:36 - Altar Calls Explained02:09 - Physical Altars in Different Churches03:00 - Romans 12:1 and Living Sacrifice04:08 - Worship Beyond Music04:32 - Abraham & Isaac: First Mention of Worship05:11 - Sacrifice and Obedience05:44 - Old vs. New Testament Worship06:35 - Jesus as the Ultimate Sacrifice06:57 - The Altar as a Place of Encounter07:37 - Encouragement to Approach the Altar08:14 - Leaving Comfort Zones for God09:17 - Desperation and Faith10:12 - Breaking Church Norms11:09 - Sensory Experience of Worship12:04 - Hunger for More of God12:38 - Memorials and Generational Impact13:07 - Steve Camp’s Bold Altar Call14:15 - Standing in Faith15:42 - The Altar as a Place of Support16:28 - Renewal and Restoration17:52 - Stop Worrying About Judgment18:20 - Church as a Place for Broken People19:14 - Call to Authentic Worship20:10 - Physical Limitations & Worship21:00 - Response Time Stories21:24 - Final Encouragement & Outro