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Why do some people experience lasting spiritual growth while others seem to stay stuck? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent McQuay, Pastor Asa Slaughter, and Ti'heasha Beasley unpack one of Jesus' most powerful parables in Luke 8—the Parable of the Sower—and explore what it truly means to have a heart that's ready to receive God's Word. Together, they discuss the four types of soil, h...

Have you ever wondered what God created you to do? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent McQuay, David Beasley, and Ti'heasha Beasley dive into a powerful conversation about discovering your spiritual gifts, finding your God-given purpose, and why true fulfillment comes from serving others instead of chasing influence or recognition. Together, they explore what the Bible teaches about s...

Can God really forgive anyone? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent McQuay, Pastor Sol McQuay, and Ti'heasha Beasley unpack one of the most powerful encounters in the Gospel of Luke—the sinful woman who pours everything she has at the feet of Jesus. What begins as a conversation about Luke 7 quickly turns into a deeper discussion about repentance, grace, shame, conviction, and what it...

What do you do when God doesn't answer your prayer the way you hoped? In this powerful episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent McQuay, Ti'heasha Beasley, and Tiffany Hines unpack one of the most honest moments in Scripture—when John the Baptist questioned if Jesus was really the Messiah while sitting in prison. The conversation goes far beyond theology. Pastor Brent vulnerably shares his family's...

Have you ever wondered if God really sees what you're going through? In this episode of Between Sermons, the conversation continues through Luke 7:1–17, where two very different people encounter Jesus: a Roman centurion desperate for healing and a grieving widow facing unimaginable loss. Together, Pastor Brent McQuay, Pastor Sol McQuay, and Marcus Ivy unpack what these stories reveal about God's a...

What do you do when you know what God is asking you to do... but you're afraid to do it? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent McQuay, Pastor Asa Slaughter, and Priti Idrovo unpack Jesus' challenging words in Luke 6: "Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord,' and not do what I say?" Together, they explore the connection between faith, obedience, surrender, and trust, while sharing practical stor...

How do you love difficult people when they’ve hurt you, frustrated you, or simply get on your nerves? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent McQuay, Pastor Carlton McCarthy, and Ti’heasha Beasley unpack one of Jesus’ hardest teachings in Luke 6: loving your enemies, navigating criticism, healthy accountability, judgment, forgiveness, and what true heart transformation really looks like....

What if everything we define as “blessed” is backwards? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent McQuay, Pastor Harry Valentine, and Ti’heasha Beasley unpack Luke 6:20–26 and Jesus’ challenging teaching on the Beatitudes, the poor, suffering, rejection, wealth, comfort, and what it truly means to follow Christ. This conversation gets real as they wrestle through: Why Jesus called the poor,...

What does it actually mean to rest in God? In this episode of Between Sermons, we unpack Luke 6 and have an honest conversation about the Sabbath, religious pressure, prayer, and what it really means to follow Jesus. From Jesus healing on the Sabbath to confronting the Pharisees’ man-made rules, this conversation challenges the difference between religion and relationship. We also dive into: Why J...

What if following Jesus isn’t about improving your life… but completely replacing it? In this episode of Between Sermons, we unpack Luke 5 and have an honest, real conversation about what it truly means to follow Jesus. From Levi leaving everything behind to the powerful parables of new wine and new wineskins, this episode challenges the idea that we can hold on to our old life while stepping into...

Have you ever been praying for something—or someone—and nothing seems to change? In this episode of Between Sermons, we dive deeper into Luke 5 and unpack two powerful moments: a man desperate for healing and a group of friends willing to do whatever it took to get someone to Jesus. But this isn’t just a Bible story… this is real life. We’re talking about what it looks like to trust God when praye...

Have you ever worked hard, tried everything… and still came up empty? In this episode of Between Sermons, we’re unpacking the powerful moment in Luke 5 where Peter and the disciples fished all night and caught nothing—until Jesus told them to try again. But here’s the real question: What do you do when God asks you to obey… even when it doesn’t make sense? This conversation gets real about obedien...

What are the questions people really want to ask about faith, church, and the Bible… but don’t? In this episode of Between Sermons, we’re diving into real, unfiltered questions from our community—covering everything from gray areas in Scripture to topics that challenge how we think, live, and follow Jesus. We received over 200+ questions, and in this conversation, we start unpacking some of the mo...

What does it actually mean that Jesus has authority? In this episode of Between Sermons, we unpack Luke 4 and explore the undeniable authority of Jesus—not just in Scripture, but in our everyday lives. From teaching with power to bringing freedom and healing, Jesus didn’t just speak words… He spoke with authority that changed everything. In this conversation, we dive into: What made people amazed ...

What would your life look like if you lived with no regrets for God? In this episode of Between Sermons, we press pause on our Luke series to have a real, honest conversation about missions, faith, and what it actually means to say “yes” to God—even when it’s uncomfortable. From powerful personal stories to practical takeaways, we unpack: Why fear often keeps us from stepping into our calling What...

What happens when something sacred becomes familiar? In this episode of Between Sermons, we unpack Luke 4:16–30, where Jesus returns to His hometown of Nazareth and is met not with celebration, but with doubt and rejection. The same people who grew up around Him missed who He truly was—and if we’re honest, we can too. This conversation explores the tension between familiarity and faith, the danger...

What do you do when temptation shows up in your life? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent McQuay, Ti’heasha Beasley, and Marcus Ivy unpack Luke 4:1–15, where Jesus is led into the wilderness and tempted by the enemy. Before Jesus begins His public ministry, He faces three powerful temptations — the same ones many of us still struggle with today. Together, we explore the three “doors”...

What does it really mean to prepare the way for the Lord? In this episode of Between Sermons, the team dives into Luke 3 and the powerful message of John the Baptist—a call to repentance that was never meant to be comfortable, but transformational. As they unpack the historical context and spiritual weight of John’s ministry, the conversation explores what repentance truly looks like today, why pr...

In this episode of Between Sermons, we unpack a powerful truth many of us don’t like to hear: God often develops you in private before He ever promotes you in public. As we continue walking through Luke, this conversation explores identity, calling, obedience, and the wilderness seasons that shape our character long before anyone applauds it. From wrestling with comparison and visibility to unders...

In this episode of Between Sermons, we dive into Luke 2 and unpack the deeper meaning behind the birth of Jesus. Was Jesus really born on December 25th? What’s the controversy surrounding Luke’s historical accuracy? And what does God’s sovereignty actually mean in our everyday lives? From theological questions about free will and prophecy to the humility of Christ’s birth in a manger, this convers...

What do you do when God says something that sounds impossible? In this live episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent McQuay, Ti’heasha Beasley, and Ariane Ogunlana unpack the second half of Luke chapter 1 and explore what it really looks like to move in faith “because God said so.” From Mary running to Elizabeth for confirmation, to prophetic promises being fulfilled after 400 years of silence, to...

What does it really mean to be a disciple—and how do you live that out beyond Sunday mornings? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent McQuay sits down with David and Ti’heasha Beasley to unpack what real discipleship looks like in everyday life. They explore the difference between being taught and being discipled, why following Jesus requires devotion, discipline, and duplication, and ho...

Kicking off 2026, the Between Sermons crew sits down for an honest, practical conversation about prayer, fasting, and what it really means to hear God clearly. In this episode, Pastor Brent McQuay, Pastor Asa Slaughter, and Ti’heasha Beasley unpack the heart behind fasting—not as a religious routine or New Year’s diet, but as a spiritual discipline that helps believers humble themselves, grow in d...

What happens when helping people turns into carrying burdens God never asked you to carry? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Sol McQuay, Pastor Asa, and Ti’heasha Beasley unpack the final message of the Red Flags series by tackling the Savior Complex—the subtle but exhausting belief that it’s our job to fix, rescue, or control the outcomes of the people we love. Through honest stories, hu...

In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent, Ti’heasha, and Priti dive into one of the most relatable topics in our everyday lives: communication red flags. Inspired by Pastor Chris’ message, the team talks honestly about why we say things the way we do, how childhood patterns follow us into adulthood, and why so many of us struggle with defensiveness, harsh language, avoidance, or shutting d...