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Who is the greatest in the Kingdom? by Grace Church

Special Grace Church Theatre Podcast | Wizard of Oz Pod 🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: In this episode our director, Amy Christie, sits down with Curtis Honeycutt, longtime Grace Theatre performer and current assistant director. Curtis shares his journey from the stage to leadership, reflecting on memorable shows, the reality of casting decisions, and what keeps him returning to Grace Theatre year after year...

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: What really happened on the mountain of Transfiguration, and why did Peter want to stay there? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry dive into Matthew 17 and Peter's mountaintop moment with Jesus at the Transfiguration. We explore what it means when God transforms us, why Peter wanted to build tents and stay on the mountain, and how mountaintop experiences shape our faith jou...

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: How can we be the rock one moment and stumble the very next? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry explore Matthew 16 and Peter's wild journey from being called "the rock" to receiving Jesus' sharpest rebuke: "Get behind me, Satan!" We unpack what it means to follow Jesus through the messy path of discipleship, wrestle with self-sacrifice, and discover why Peter's story feels...

Special Grace Church Theatre Podcast | Wizard of Oz Pod 🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: What happens when theatre becomes the place where friendship, faith, and love collide? In this episode Amy Christie sits down Sophie and Jon Osgood, who play Dorothy and Scarecrow in Wizard of Oz. They reminisce about Grace Theatre memories, from awkward first auditions to falling in love. Now married and starring together...

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: What does it take to step out of the boat when Jesus calls us into something bigger? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and special guest Pastor Jeff Unruh dive into the story of Peter walking on water, exploring what it means to dream big, take courageous steps of faith, and (most importantly) get back in the boat after we stumble. We discuss Grace Church's discipleship cohort, the...

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: What does it mean to be hidden with Christ, and how do we put off the old and put on the new? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry wrap up the Christ Above All series by diving into Colossians 3 and the ancient Anastasius fresco. We explore what it means to put to death old ways and clothe ourselves in Christ, discover the powerful symbolism of Eastern Orthodox resurrection...

Special Grace Church Theatre Podcast | Wizard of Oz Pod 🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: In this special episode, Christina Pantaleo sits down with the legendary Amy Christie to chat all things Grace Church theatre! Amy shares her inspiring journey from musical theatre student to beloved pastor and director, reminiscing about decades of productions, community, and the magic of intergenerational casts. From beh...

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: How do we live out authentic faith in a world full of high-sounding nonsense? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry continue the Christ Above All series, tackling empty philosophies and the challenge of spotting bad fruit in our lives. We unpack how to let the Holy Spirit shape us, avoid syncretism, and pursue Christ-centered living with humility and community. Plus, hear upd...

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: How to stay faithful in a divided world? How do we live out Christ's call in a world dominated by the gods of self and power? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry dive into the challenges facing today's church, exploring the "god of self" and the "god of domination" from the new Christ Above All series. We discuss how to prune bad fruit from our lives, stay rooted in Christ,...

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: How do we choose love over hatred when hate feels like the only logical response? In this episode Tyler, Maron, Barry, and Milton (celebrating his birthday!) wrap up Hope Month by diving into the broken place of hatred and exploring Jesus' radical call to love our enemies. We unpack the difference between righteous anger and hatred, discuss boundaries and self-protection, and d...

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: How does God meet us in our deepest pain, and what does it look like to be healing ambassadors? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry dive deep into pain, healing, and hope, exploring how God shows up in our most broken places and how we can simply show up for others as agents of healing. We unpack what it means to be hope carriers in a world that desperately needs it, plus e...

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: Why are we more lonely than ever, and what does authentic community actually look like? In this episode Tyler, Amy, Maron, and Barry (reporting live from Turkey!) dive into Hope Month's focus on isolation and explore how intentional nurturing and authentic community can bring hope to our disconnected world. We also hear about Barry's adventures exploring ancient biblical sites,...

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: In this episode, featuring our founding senior pastor Dave Rodriguez, Tyler, Maron, and Dave dive into Hope Month's second broken place—injustice—exploring how we balance worship with justice and find our unique calling in a broken world. We reflect on personal encounters with suffering, the overwhelming nature of brokenness, and how to take faithful steps even when the pain fe...

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: Why is separation from God the root of all brokenness, and how do we become agents of healing? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry kick off Hope Month by diving into the first of the six broken places: separation from God. We explore why this is the granddaddy of all brokenness, unpack the scandal of grace and God's hesed love, and discuss what it means to be saved for, not...

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: How do spiritual zeal, hope, and even lament shape lasting marriages? This week on Between Sundays, Tyler, Maron, and Barry wrap up our First Comes Love marriage series with the most raw and honest conversation yet. We’re diving deep into Romans 12:11–12, where Paul gives six rapid-fire imperatives: don’t be idle, boil, serve, rejoice, endure, persist. But what do those actuall...

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: What does it mean to race to the bottom in marriage, and how do we honor our spouse when things get tough? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry dive into week 2 of First Comes Love, exploring Romans 12 and what it looks like to pursue self-giving love even in difficult seasons. We also sit down with David and Betsy Bell to talk about the upcoming marriage retreat, including...

What is covenant faithfulness in marriage and is it still possible today? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry go deeper into week 1 of our new sermon series, First Comes Love. We talk about agape love, marriage as a spiritual act, and what it means to pursue a Christlike covenant today. 🗓️ Register for the retreat: https://gracechurch.us/marriageretreat Based on Romans 12:9 — "Let love be genu...

In this episode of Between Sundays, we wrap up summer with a conversation on student ministry and take a questions from friends of the pod! We chat with Grace Students staff Dani Staley and Randy Kinman, about what makes youth ministry fun, challenging, and essential in today’s culture. We dig into what discipleship for Gen Z looks like, how to support anxious teens, creating safe spaces for doubt...

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: We’re in the thick of Summerfest and answering your questions! Tyler, Maron, and Barry dig into the mailbag to discuss a Between Sundays cookbook idea (yes, really). Then we’re joined by Grace Kids volunteer Casey Keck to talk about serving in children’s ministry, what she’s learned from kids, and how it’s shaped her faith. Submit your questions at gracechurch.us/podcast New ep...

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: Summerfest Kickoff - Meet Milo! Plus Listener Q&A We’re shaking things up for July with shorter, more personal episodes featuring special guests and YOUR questions. This week, Tyler, Maron, and Barry are joined by a very special guest: Tyler’s (soon to be) 8-year-old son, Milo! Submit your own questions at: https://gracechurch.us/podcast – nothing’s off-limits! New episodes dro...

In this episode, we dive into the final sermon of Part I of Grace Church’s Follow Me series. Why does Jesus send his disciples out in Matthew 10 with no money, no bag, and instructions to heal the sick and cast out demons? What does it mean to be given authority by Jesus? And how should we understand being “sent” in a world that feels overwhelming and broken? We tackle other topics like: – What do...

IN THIS EPISODE: Why did Jesus heal people with disabilities and what does that mean for us today? In this episode, Tyler, Maron, and Barry unpack Matthew 9:27–34, where Jesus heals two blind men in a culture that saw disability as shameful. But the story raises deeper questions: Why do healing stories cause discomfort in the modern disability community? If healing is tied to faith, what does that...

IN THIS EPISODE: In this episode of Between Sundays, Tyler, Maron, and Barry return to the Gospel of Matthew (chapters 8–9) to talk tax collectors, table fellowship, and the transforming power of Jesus’ mercy. What does it mean that Jesus called someone like Matthew, a despised collaborator and social outcast, to follow Him? Why did Jesus share a meal with "sinners and scum"? And what do ancient c...

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: In this Star Wars-laced deep dive into Matthew 8, we explore the surprising faith of a Roman centurion who shocked Jesus Himself and everyone else around Him. What does it mean when the empire bows to the Kingdom? In this episode we talk about: Why Jesus was amazed by a Gentile's faith and what it says about insiders vs. outsiders How sacred authority differs from oppressive co...