Where Sunday’s message meets real life

Beyond Sunday: Coffee w/ Pastor Sarah

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Beyond Sunday with Pastor Sarah is a weekly podcast where faith doesn’t stop at the sermon. Each episode unpacks scripture, explores real-life questions, and makes space for both belief and doubt—with honesty, depth, and a little humor along the way. sarahvarnell3.substack.com

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Where Sunday’s message meets real life

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Summer Series 4/5: The Apostles' Creed 07.07.2026 7:29

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Summer Series 3: The Apostles' Creed 23.06.2026 15:35

Philippians 2:1-11 was the sermon text this week. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sarahvarnell3.substack.com

Summer Series 2: The Apostles' Creed 16.06.2026 16:46

This is week 2 of our summer sermon series, some beginning thoughts about Jesus. What are your thoughts on the Virgin birth? Yes? No? Doesn’t matter? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sarahvarnell3.substack.com

Summer Series 1: The Apostles' Creed 08.06.2026 18:18

Alright ya’ll, starting a new sermon series this summer on The Apostles’ Creed! This week we will do a little background on the Creed itself and discuss more what it means to say “I believe…” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sarahvarnell3.substack.com

Episode 7: Acts 2 and Pentecost 25.05.2026 12:34

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Episode 6: Luke 24 and the Ascension of Jesus 18.05.2026 16:35

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Episode 5: John 14 and the Holy Spirit 12.05.2026 27:26

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Episode 4: Final Thoughts on Esther 04.05.2026 14:22

This is the wrap-up for the Esther series with some of my final thoughts on what I've learned. I’m left with these questions: Where am I being asked to show up (even though I’m unsure)? Where am I waiting for clarity (that may or may not come)? Where might God be at work (even when I struggle to see)? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...

Episode 3: Esther 4-5 27.04.2026 19:18

Alright friends… moving on with Esther… learn more about the biblical canon, the structure of Esther as a well constructed piece of literature, the role of eunuchs and more! As always, I appreciate your feedback. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sarahvarnell3.substack.com

Episode 2: Esther 3 20.04.2026 21:28

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Episode 1: Esther 1 & 2 13.04.2026 21:14

I don’t know what I’m doing, but I’m willing to figure it out as I go along. I’ll probably get more comfortable as I go. I may invite others to “dialogue” with me on here. I don’t know…just trying something that I’ve been asked to do for a long time. Hope it’s worth a listen! Here are some side thoughts on “main character energy,” and ideas and connections leftover from Sunday’s Sermon on the firs...