Beyond Sunday

“I’m still praying about that.” “I’m waiting to hear what God wants me to do?” Have you or a friend used these answers when putting off a difficult decision? Or maybe it was when you were faced with a path you didn’t want to go down? Patrick and Pastor David take on the question of how we know we’re trying to walk in faith and when we’re trying to avoid a decision we don’t want to make. Don’t forg...

Discipleship might sound like a party boat waiting to set sail, but this week the Beyond Sunday Team is exploring the real meaning of the term. What does it mean or look like when we are acting as Disciples? What about when we Disciple others? Is it just a fancy word for “mentorship?” Join us for all this and more on this week’s episode of Beyond Sunday. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review...

We’re back with Part 3 of our Seven Deadly Sins series. This month: Wrath and Sloth. So, you know, listen if you want to. Or you can just lay around and do nothing. It’s your call. Just don’t get angry about it. 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...

For generations, women have formed the central structure of the Christian Church. Even when they were being kept out of the pulpit or positions of authority, they were the ones who were called upon to feed, heal, clothe, and care for the community at large. The Church would not be what it is today without the bravery of those women who came before us who refused to be silenced and claimed their ri...

For generations, women have formed the central structure of the Christian Church. Even when they were being kept out of the pulpit or positions of authority, they were the ones who were called upon to feed, heal, clothe, and care for the community at large. The Church would not be what it is today without the bravery of those women who came before us who refused to be silenced and claimed their ri...

Conflict is all around us but as Christians we are often timid about addressing the real issues. In the name of “politeness” or even “Christian love” we bury our feelings and never take steps necessary to change a situation for the better. This practice, well-intentioned as it may be, keeps us from experiencing the genuine freedom of addressing conflict head on, through Jesus’ love, in order to bu...

We’re back with Part 2 of our Seven Deadly Sins series. This month: Gluttony and Greed. These may be two of the least talked about sins in our context, but they may just be the ones that affect us the most. 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....

The Catholic Church grieves the death of Pope Francis and is preparing for the conclave which will elect a new pope. And though it may not seem like your faith is directly impacted by the Catholic Church’s decision, it is undeniable that any Pope’s words have lasting impact on political, social, and spiritual conversations. So, today the Beyond Sunday team is remembering a few of Pope Francis’ tea...

There are groups claiming that showing empathy to others is actually sinful and leading us away from God. Does this sound a little crazy to you? Well, the Beyond Sunday Team thought so too. This week, the Team is taking a closer look at empathy, how Jesus loved his neighbors, and how it impacts us today. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and to share it with your friends, fam...

The Seven Deadly Sins get thrown around in pop culture and even in some Christian circles. But have we ever taken the time to try and understand them? In this multi-part series the Beyond Sunday Team will take a look at the Seven Deadly Sins and gain a better understanding of their role in our world. Where did they come from? How do they apply today? And what does Dante have to do with it? In Part...

Everyone loves to hear about the love and forgiveness of God, but have we lost touch with the spiritual practice of Confession? This week, the Beyond Sunday Team is points to the Biblical call for confession, our modern practices, and how we can reconnect with this ancient ritual. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and to share it with your friends, families, neighbors, and st...

Back in the 1500’s, a guy named Martin Luther got pretty upset at the Catholic Church for selling indulgences – a piece of paper that, for a price, got you or a loved one in to heaven. Five hundred years later, it looks like indulgences are getting repackaged by a new type of church. The Prosperity Gospel movement has been gathering steam and now a prominent pastor has the ear of the Preside...

For decades, the church kitchen has been central to the life of American congregations. Community gatherings, outreach, member care and more all originated from the kitchen. Recent observations tell us that this is changing and kitchens in churches are not long for this world. What does this have to say about the changing landscape for our faith? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the pod...

This week, Patrick and Pastor David respond to an incident that took place at a local high school and wrestle with how we, as followers of Jesus, are called to respond when hate strikes close to home. 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 Mu...

This week, Patrick and Pastor David respond to an incident that took place at a local high school and wrestle with how we, as followers of Jesus, are called to respond when hate strikes close to home. 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 Mu...

Do you have free will or is everything happening by God’s design? Are there demons on your shoulder battling for your very soul? Does Jesus’ death and resurrection cover alien life forms too? These are just a few of the questions the team is tackling with another instalment in the “What’s the Bible Say About_____?” series. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and to share it wit...

Many of us have had that moment where we want to ready more in the Bible but we find it difficult to follow and harder to connect to our lives. So what’s the deal? Is the Bible just too hard to read for modern times? Or, does the difficulty we face say more about us as readers than the book itself? Join Patrick and Pastor David on this week’s episode of Beyond Sunday. Don’t forget to subscribe, ra...

Recently, Vice President J.D. Vance went on Fox News and invoked a “Christian Principle” about loving your family first and then working outward in concentric circles to love people around the world. This was an interpretation of an ancient Christian teaching called Ordo Amoris (no, it’s not a Harry Potter spell). This week, Patrick and Pastor David breakdown the Vie President’s statement, the rea...

The whole team is back together and there is a lot to catch up on. We’re starting by talking about how Christians should go about telling truth to people in power. The United States has just come through an inauguration of a new Presidential administration. The first few weeks have been tumultuous to say the least. So what is our role? What are we called to do and how are we called to do it? Don’t...

Pastor David and Elise are back with more “Weird Characters in the Bible.” Some of them may only appear for a line or two, but they all offer us a healthy dose of “What did I just read about?” We hope you enjoy! 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...

Humans are created as social beings. But in a post-covid world where we are experiencing division in a variety of fronts, what is that actually supposed to look like? Are we supposed to live together? Are we supposed to be in small groups? Is there something else we’re missing? Join Patrick and Pastor Cassandra for this important discussion! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast...

In many ways, we are defined by the work we do. Lawyer, Nurse, Teacher, Construction Worker. We have perceptions and expectations of all of them. Its a top question asked when meeting a new person. And like it or not, everyone has an opinion as soon as you admit your profession. But is that all there is? Are we solely defined by our professional work? What if we are in job that doesn’t align with...

Who doesn’t love a Christmas episode! Join the Beyond Sunday team as we make final preparations for the big day and take a look at Christmases past, present, and future! 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.fr...

We’re detouring from our “What’s the Bible say about ______?” series to take a look at some of the stranger characters the Bible has to offer. Some of them may only appear for a line or two, but they all offer us a healthy dose of “What did I just read about?” So start off your new year with a new understanding of these great characters and their role in the biblical story. Don’t forget to subscri...

Who doesn’t love a Christmas episode! Join the Beyond Sunday team as we make final preparations for the big day and take a look at Christmases past, present, and future! 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.fr...