Between Sundays™

What if we hold baptism practice loosely but baptism theology tightly? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry unpack the history, theology, and practice of baptism. We explore why Christians baptize once while Jewish mikvah required repeated washing, what Jesus' baptism actually meant, and the difference between infant and adult baptism. Barry digs into whether baptism is merely symbolic or somet...

Is power evil, or is it how we use it that matters? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry dive deep into power and dominion from Genesis to Revelation. We unpack the difference between dominion and stewardship , explore how Jesus demonstrates self-giving love as the model for power , and wrestle with how the church historically aligned with empires instead of following Jesus's teachings. We also...

Why do our souls crave beauty, and what is it pointing us toward? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry dive into beauty from the "What If It's True?" series. We explore why humans yearn for beauty, trace beauty from the Garden of Eden to the tabernacle to Jesus as the new creation, and wrestle with the evolutionary vs. theological explanations for why we appreciate beauty. We discuss counterfei...

What is the difference between believing in Jesus and actually living as His disciple? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry sit down with guest Amy Christie to unpack her sermon on freedom from John 8 . We dig into why true freedom isn't doing whatever you want but rather abiding in Jesus . We explore the difference between being a believer and being a disciple , why sin is like a powerful curr...

What if "I am the way, the truth, and the life" means something completely different than we thought? In this episode Tyler, Barry, and Maron dive into week five of "What If It's True?" exploring truth. Barry unpacks John 14:6, flipping the script on how we often read it. Jesus isn't a bouncer keeping people out but rather the one who left the mansion to find us in the wasteland. We bust the "mans...

What if humans are biologically wired for spirituality, and what does Jesus offer at the well? In this episode Barry, Tyler, Maron, and guest Dave unpack his sermon on John 4 and Jesus and the woman at the well. We explore the fascinating idea that humans are biologically wired for transcendent spiritual experiences, discuss the nine universal questions every human asks, and dive deep into what Je...

What if our longing for justice points to a kingdom not of this world? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and guest Marin dive into week three of "What If It's True?" exploring our human longing for justice . We unpack what Jesus meant by "my kingdom is not of this world," discuss why injustice still persists if Jesus came to heal it, and explore Pilate's question "What is truth?" 00:07 Welcome to Betw...

What if Jesus is both the love we're searching for and the love actively searching for us? In this episode Tyler, Barry, and Maron dive into week two of "What If It's True?" exploring our deepest human longing: love . Maron unpacks her Mother's Day sermon on how Jesus washed his disciples' feet , including Judas, as a stunning example of radical, upside-down grace . We get real about why receiving...

What if our deepest human longings point us to something true about God? In this episode Tyler, Barry, and Maron kick off an eight-week series "What If It's True?" exploring seven universal human longings like justice, love, and freedom. We dive into John 3:16 deeper than you've ever heard it, to unpack the story of Nicodemus, and explore why saying "I could be wrong" in faith conversations is a g...

What does it mean to be citizens of heaven living on Earth right now? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry dive into Philippians and what it means to be citizens of heaven while still living here. We explore how Christians are called to be living embassies and portals that make Jesus visible to the world, connecting back to humanity's original purpose in Genesis. 00:07 Welcome to Between Sunday...

What does "fear and trembling" mean, and how do we shine as light in a dark world? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry dive into Philippians 2 and what it means to be the light of the world. We explore the real meaning of "fear and trembling," why Paul calls the church to avoid complaining and arguing, and how a simple inflatable slide at a Ukrainian disability camp beautifully illustrates our...

What does it mean to be partners in the gospel, and who is your "one"? In this episode Maron, Tyler, and Barry kick off the Reimagine series based on Philippians, exploring what it means to be partners in the gospel both relationally and physically. We unpack Philippians 1:6 and God's work in us, discuss Grace Church's mission to invest in "our ones," and wrestle with trusting God to complete His...

Who is the Son of Man, and why does Jesus' true identity matter? In this episode Barry, Maron (aka "Rambo Jesus"), and Dave dive into Jesus' identity as the Son of Man during Holy Week. We explore why religious leaders felt threatened by Jesus, why the disciples were confused about his mission, and what the Old Testament title "Son of Man" from Daniel really means.

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: What is the cup Jesus prayed about in Gethsemane, and why does God allow free will? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry dive into Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, unpacking what the "cup" of God's wrath means and why Jesus chose to drink it. We explore the echoes of Eden, why we still sin after Jesus' sacrifice, and how God's love includes allowing consequences. P...

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: What does it mean to lose in order to win in Jesus' upside-down kingdom? In this episode Maron, Tyler, Barry, and Milton celebrate birthdays and dive into Peter's denial and what it means to follow Jesus when the kingdom looks nothing like worldly success. We explore how Jesus redefines winning by losing, the disorienting nature of the upside-down kingdom, and what it looks lik...

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: What does Jesus' upside-down coronation teach us about following him when expectations aren't met? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Milton dive into Easter themes, exploring Jesus' coronation on the cross and what it means to follow him when our expectations clash with God's plan. We wrestle with disappointment, unmet hopes, and the radical call to embrace God's upside-down ki...

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: Tyler, Amy, and Barry dive into Matthew 25's sheep and goats parable, exploring what it really looks like to see and serve the marginalized. We wrestle with compassion fatigue, privilege, and the uncomfortable truth about sins of omission—being judged not just for what we do, but for what we fail to do. Barry shares his powerful story of experiencing homelessness in New York Ci...

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: How do we respond when Jesus calls out religious hypocrisy and urges us to repent? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry process the recent loss of beloved church member William , sharing memories of his joyful spirit and wrestling with grief. We dive into the challenging teachings of Matthew 23 , where Jesus confronts the Pharisees' hypocrisy and calls God's people to repent...

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: What does it really mean to love your neighbor and even your enemies? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Amy dive into Jesus' greatest commandments, exploring the tricky business of loving our enemies and what it actually looks like to love your neighbor as yourself. We wrestle with boundaries and forgiveness, the difference between loving someone and being their doormat. Plus,...

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: What does servant leadership really look like in Jesus' upside-down kingdom? In this episode Tyler, Barry and Maron (sans headphones!) dive into Matthew 20 and Jesus' radical approach to power and greatness . We explore what it means to be a servant leader , what greatness really means in the upside-down kingdom, and how to spot genuine servant leadership in the church and worl...

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: How does the Spirit of Life bring renewal and hope, even in chaos and grief? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry wrap up the When God Lives in You series by diving into the Spirit of Life and God's greening power that brings renewal to all creation. We explore the concept of Veriditas, connect Tom Bombadil to the Spirit's playfulness, wrestle with finding joy amidst grief,...

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: What does spiritual unity really cost, and how do we steward it in the church? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry welcome Aussie pastor Ken Kamau for a conversation about unity in the Spirit and what it takes to build it across cultures and churches. Ken shares his journey from Nairobi to Sydney, creative ministry strategies like free weddings, and his work revitalizing mu...

Title: Discover Your Spiritual Gifts 🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: What are spiritual gifts , and how does the Holy Spirit equip us to build up the church? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry dive into the wild world of spiritual gifts , unpacking how the Holy Spirit equips everyone —not just "professional Christians"—with unique gifts to serve the church. We explore what spiritual gifts actually are, h...

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: What does it mean to be indwelt by the Holy Spirit , and how do we make space for God's presence? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry kick off 2026 and the new sermon series When God Lives in You by diving into the mystery of the Holy Spirit . We explore what it means to be truly indwelt by God , the difference between God's omnipresence and His indwelling presence , and ho...

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: What were the biggest lessons God taught us in 2025? In this year-in-review episode, Tyler hosts as we replay some of the most memorable moments and major themes and series from 2025. We revisit what it means to count it all joy even in suffering, praying for "our ones" from the Reimagine series, the spiritual practice of prayer in our lives, how to fight for covenant faithfuln...