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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...

In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent, Ti’heasha, and Lashon dive into one of the most real and relatable topics in our faith journey—our emotions. Kicking off the new Red Flags series, the team gets honest about anger, frustration, rejection, insecurity, and the emotional patterns we inherit or ignore. Using the story of Jonah as a mirror, they explore why our feelings aren’t the probl...

What happens when God completely takes over a Sunday service? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent, Ti’heasha, and Pastor Jason unpack the powerful move of God that stopped the 10:30 service in its tracks — a moment of awe, surrender, and unmistakable presence. Using this experience as a backdrop, the team dives deeper into the final message of the Christian Atheist series: The Fear of...

Is the Bible really trustworthy? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent, Ti’heasha, and Pastor Carlton McCarthy tackle one of the most common struggles in faith—believing in God but not fully trusting His Word. Together, they break down misconceptions about the Bible’s reliability, authorship, and accuracy while addressing modern-day skepticism fueled by social media and culture. From th...

What does it mean to believe in God... but live like He doesn’t exist? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent, Ti’heasha, and Marcus Ivy open the Christian Atheist series with a conversation that’s funny, raw, and powerfully convicting. From dust-covered Bibles and emotional idolatry to social media obsession and selective obedience, the team unpacks 15 real-life ways we sometimes claim...

What does it really mean to live surrendered to God? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent, Ti’heasha, and Tiffany Hines close out the For the One Missions Series with a conversation that hits deep. From confronting Americanized Christianity to redefining what “missions” actually means, the team reflects on how guest speaker L. Fields challenged our comfort zones and reminded us that th...

What does it mean to be the bacon in your faith? In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent, Pastor Harry, and Ti’heasha continue the conversation about our For the One Missions Series with stories that will make you laugh, cry, and want to pack your bags for the next trip.  From Siberia to Kenya to Israel, they share unforgettable moments of ministry, miracles, and l...

What does it really mean to live “For the One”? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent, Ti’heasha, and Pastor Asa open the For the One missions series with a powerful and down-to-earth conversation about the heartbeat of global missions at Disciples Church. They share the story behind our church’s missions legacy, how it all began with a family of missionaries, and why the call to “go in...

What does it really mean to cast your cares on God and stand firm in your faith? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent, Ti’heasha, and special guest Pastor Jennifer Parks close out the 1 Peter series with an authentic conversation about humility, leadership, anxiety, and spiritual warfare. They unpack Peter’s final encouragement to the church—to resist the enemy, stay humble, and trust...

Is it possible to live holy without becoming “holier-than-thou”? In this episode of Between Sermons, Ti’heasha Beasley, Pastor Carlton McCarthy, and David Beasley keep it real about temptation, conviction, and what it truly means to suffer like Christ. They unpack 1 Peter 4, talking about how sin often starts with “small sips,” why holiness is about progress—not perfection—and how love and service...

What does submission really mean in marriage—and how does it apply if you’re single? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent, Ti’heasha, and Tiffany Hines dive into 1 Peter 3 with an honest and practical conversation about marriage, respect, and faith. Together, they unpack what it looks like to honor and trust your spouse, why mutual submission makes relationships thrive, and how a gentl...

What does it really look like to live out your faith in a world full of division, distractions, and struggles? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent, Ti’heasha, and Pastor Harry continue our study through 1 Peter by unpacking chapter 2. Together, they break down five practical action steps Peter gives believers: put away sin, crave God’s Word, proclaim Jesus, win the war against the fle...

What does it really mean to be holy as God is holy? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent, Pastor Sol, and Ti’heasha continue our journey through 1 Peter with a conversation about holiness, sober-mindedness, and what it looks like to live set apart in today’s world. Together, they unpack how distractions—whether it’s worry, entertainment, or numbing habits—can keep us from being clear-h...

What does it mean to have a living hope when life gets hard? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent, Ti’heasha, and Pastor Asa kick off our In the Book: 1 Peter series with a real and honest conversation about faith in trials. Together, they unpack the difference between trials and consequences, why suffering isn’t meaningless, and how Peter’s words remind us that even in testing seasons...

What does it take to stay faithful to the “great work” God has placed in front of you? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent, Ti’heasha, and Ari wrap up the Called series with Nehemiah’s powerful story. From rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem in just 52 days to leading with prayer, strategy, and perseverance, Nehemiah shows us how ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they car...

What does it really mean to be called for such a time as this? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent, Ti’heasha, and guest Kris Lacy dive into the story of Esther and what it reveals about calling, courage, and obedience. From Esther’s willingness to risk everything, to Mordecai’s role in guiding and pushing her forward, we explore how God’s hidden hand is always at work—even when it’s...