Beyond Sunday

We take a look at ways church and culture blame women for society’s problems. From Eve to modern sexual assault scandals, women have been cast aside or blamed for their existence. How do we break free from this cycle - it is complicated and difficult but necessary to find ways to see women as Jesus sees them. Plus, maybe the solution to life’s problems is more batman. The original piece from Chris...

These days, it can seem like everyone has a side hustle and if you don’t, well then you’re just lazy and don’t try hard enough. But is that the right response for people of faith? Are we called to work harder? Grind more? And keep pushing in order to be “better Christians?” Or is there another way forward? Join the Beyond Sunday Team as they tackle this week’s topic. The original piece from Christ...

The Epstein Files, and all the drama that have surrounded them, have been rocking the political landscape of our culture. Unfortunately, the Christian Church is no stranger to these sort of scandals. This week, the Beyond Sunday Team reviews some work by Russell Moore outlining 7 ways he has watched churches deal with abuse. What can we learn from their experience? How are we seeing similar patter...

There is a new TikTok social experiment going around where a woman is calling churches pretending to have a hungry baby and asking for help. Many churches are failing her test to help… but is the test rigged? We examine the experiment, ask questions of how should churches respond and what is our willingness to risk being “scammed” to help others. more info on the social experiment here: https://ww...

Our church is saying goodbye to Pastor Cassandra, frequent guest on the show, as she leaves for a new and exciting opportunity. She sits down with Patrick for one last guest appearance as they wrestle with grief, excitement, and reflection on her time here. Plus another weird food news story! An article we look at on the show: https://relevantmagazine.com/faith/9-things-everyone-should-do-when-rea...

We are back with our friends at Relevant taking a look at 9 things to keep in mind while reading your Bible. Some great new insights are provided to help aid your Bible reading and understanding. Plus we see which states are best prepared to survive a Zombie Apocalypse. An article we look at on the show: https://relevantmagazine.com/faith/9-things-everyone-should-do-when-reading-the-bible/ Don’t f...

Horror movies, books, and podcasts are the rage during spooky season, but can we find God in the scary media we consume. Horror has some unique things to teach us about faith, but it’s not the whole picture on good vs evil. Plus, we do a Halloween candy draft! An article we look at on the show: What Horror Stories Can (and Cannot) Tell Us About the World Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and...

With Kpop demon hunters getting all the views on netflix, we take a look at a bigger question: “are we scared of demons anymore?” We also examine what does society look like when we lose sight of supreme good and evil. An article we look at on the show:https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/08/labubu-kpop-demon-hunters-demon-slayer/?utm_medium=widgetsocial Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and revi...

There’s a cultural surge of new age spirituality across America. How can Christians respond to angel numbers, manifesting, and astrology and how does this spirituality manifest (see what i did there) in our own faith. An article we look at on the show: https://relevantmagazine.com/faith/from-1111-to-manifesting-why-spiritual-curiosity-is-surging-and-what-it-means-for-the-church/ Don’t forget to su...

Should churches discipline their members? If so, how does it work? We examine church discipline today to see if and when churches need to step in. An article we look at on the show: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/09/church-discipline-membership-comeback-survey/ Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and to share it with your friends, families, neighbors, and strangers! Mus...

How can we keep fear from being our ruler and twisting our perspectives when everything we see is… scary? We explore how love can cast out fear, especially when we are being bombarded with messages of fear. An article we look at on the show: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/09/dangerous-distortion-fear-love-julian-norwich-franklin-roosevelt/?utm_medium=widgetsocial Fat Bear Week Voting! http...

Is a new kind of Darwinism infection our culture and Christianity? We take a look at how the church needs to boldly stand for the least of these. Plus Patrick makes all the puns for our news article on nuns on the run. An article we look at on the show:https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/09/darwinism-evolution-science-faith-russell-moore-scopes/?utm_medium=widgetsocial Don’t forget to subscribe...

Are Christians hotter? some tik tok influencers are making the case that following Jesus makes you more attractive. We break down how its not true and damaging to everyone when we embrace that on any level. An article we look at on the show:https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/09/jesus-glow-ups-tiktok-instagram/?utm_medium=widgetsocial Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and...

We take a look at the legacy of James Dobson, and the efforts of his ministry of “Focus on the Family.” We can acknowledge that many saw his ministry as valuable and uplifting, but there is real harm left in his wake. Also, who wants battery flavored chips? An article we look at on the show:https://religionnews.com/2025/08/22/dr-james-dobsons-death-ends-a-life-but-not-a-legacy-of-lies-and-harm/ Do...

We’re joined by Pastor Cassandra to explore what does worship look like with “bubba” in mind and ask has modern worship forgotten blue collar America and what ways faith messages are reaching middle America. An article we look at on the show: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/06/barstool-conversion-rock-jelly-roll-brandon-lake/ Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and to sh...

I’m joined by friend of the Podcast, my wife Kat Nazaroff, to examine authenticity in church. We look at how to transition from authentic to changed and ways Christians have made an idol of vulnerability. An article we look at on the show: https://relevantmagazine.com/faith/have-we-made-authenticity-idol/ Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and to share it with your friends, fa...

I’m joined by friend of the Podcast, my wife Kat Nazaroff, to examine authenticity in church. We look at how to transition from authentic to changed and ways Christians have made an idol of vulnerability. An article we look at on the show: https://relevantmagazine.com/faith/have-we-made-authenticity-idol/ Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and to share it with your friends, fa...

I sit down with Sarah Page, public school educator and friend of the podcast, to go over some new data on how Christians bring their faith into the public school system. We also take a look at some new stories that go over the intersection between Faith and School. An article we look at on the show:https://apnorc.org/projects/the-public-holds-nuanced-views-on-the-role-of-religion-in-public-schools...

Tradwives or traditional wives are becoming a popular trend on Instagram … but is that a good thing? We explore some of the reasons why there’s a surge in Tradwife influencers and does it line up with the Bible? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and to share it with your friends, families, neighbors, and strangers! Music by: Inspiration by MIxaund – https://mixaund.band...

America is becoming less Christian, so what can a church do to stay relevant in a different world. We explore 5 paths for Christian churches today. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and to share it with your friends, families, neighbors, and strangers! Music by: Inspiration by MIxaund – https://mixaund.bandcamp.com Music promoted by: https://www.free-stock-music.com

There is a slight uptick in Gen Z becoming more religious, but they’re not a monolith with two competing ideas of what it means to connect with God. We explore how these two ways are divided, and what is the good and bad for both sides. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and to share it with your friends, families, neighbors, and strangers! Music by: Inspiration by MIxaund &#8...

We take a look at how some Christians embrace inconsistency and hypocrisy in applying justice and the damage it does to our faith and to ourselves. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and to share it with your friends, families, neighbors, and strangers! Music by: Inspiration by MIxaund – https://mixaund.bandcamp.com Music promoted by: https://www.free-stock-music.com

The final piece of our Seven Deadly Sins series is here. This month: Envy and Pride. Not gonna lie, it’s a great episode. Probably the greatest thing that has ever been done concerning the Seven Deadly Sins. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and to share it with your friends, families, neighbors, and strangers! Music by: Inspiration by MIxaund – https://mixaund.bandcamp...

A little over a week ago the “No Kings” protests made headlines. These stories got the Beyond Sunday Team thinking, “Should Christians be engaged in acts of protest?” Check out this new episode and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and to share it with your friends, families, neighbors, and strangers! Music by: Inspiration by MIxaund – https:...

A little over a week ago the “No Kings” protests made headlines. These stories got the Beyond Sunday Team thinking, “Should Christians be engaged in acts of protest?” Check out this new episode and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and to share it with your friends, families, neighbors, and strangers! Music by: Inspiration by MIxaund – https:...