Beyond Sundays

Spiritual warfare isn’t just a dramatic, extreme idea—it’s a daily reality most people don’t even realize they’re living in. This week on Beyond Sundays , we’re digging into what spiritual warfare actually is (and what it isn’t). Is it all demons and chaos, or is it something more subtle and internal? Are we overthinking it… or completely missing it? We also talk about why culture seems more spiri...

Hannah and Matt are out on the road again. They will return live next week! This episode leads to the next new one...what could it be about? Hannah and Matt consider an odd passage in the book of Jude that pits the archangel Michael against Satan in a dispute over Moses' body. What is going on here? What does it say about our need to always clap back and have the last word? They talk about tha...

Hannah and Matt are traveling this week! We are pleased to be able to re-broadcast this episode. Hannah and Matt dive into the matrix of fear, faith, and signs. When following Jesus as Christians, how do we deal with asking for signs to affirm what God has told us? What happens when He answers? What if He doesn't? And how is fear wrapped up in this story? Thanks for supporting the show! Please...

What if everything you thought about angels… is off? In Episode 63, The Bible’s Angel Problem , we dig into one of the most misunderstood topics in Christianity. Are angels really what we picture—or have we been shaped more by culture than Scripture? We unpack common assumptions, explore how Jewish theology approaches angels, and refocus on what the Bible actually reveals about their purpose and a...

How many people live their lives spiritually stuck in almost ? In this episode of Beyond Sundays , we explore the quiet danger of stopping just short of what God has called us to do. Looking at Israel’s story in Book of Numbers, we discuss how fear, comfort, and hesitation led them to settle near the Promised Land instead of stepping fully into it. Almost didn’t feel rebellious. It felt responsibl...

Do miracles still happen — or did they end with the apostles? In Episode 61, we explore whether the Bible teaches that miraculous gifts like prophecy, tongues, and healing have ceased. We define cessationism, explain why many thoughtful Christians hold the view, and carefully examine the key passages often cited in the debate — especially 1 Corinthians 13:8–10 and Hebrews 2:3–4 . Along the way we...

What does the Bible really mean when it talks about Satan? Is he a literal being, a role, a symbol of systemic evil—or something more complex? In this episode of Beyond Sundays, Hannah leads a thoughtful, honest conversation exploring how Scripture presents Satan and why our understanding matters for fear, temptation, and faith. We talk about: • The “satan” in Job—role or name? • New Testament por...

What happens when your faith feels… empty? In this honest episode of Beyond Sundays , we talk about spiritual dry seasons—the times when God feels distant, prayers feel flat, and faith feels like work instead of joy. Are these seasons normal? Did we do something wrong? And what should we do when the feelings disappear? We share personal stories, look at what Scripture says about desert seasons, an...

On this episode of Beyond Sundays , Hannah leads a deeply honest conversation about something many Christians wrestle with quietly: forgiveness vs. boundaries . We talk about the tension between what we were taught growing up and what real life often looks like. What does forgiveness actually mean internally? What does it not require? And how do boundaries protect our hearts without punishing othe...

Most of us were introduced to Genesis in Sunday School—simple stories, clear answers, and tidy conclusions. But when you actually sit down and read Genesis for yourself, it’s anything but simple. In this episode of Beyond Sundays , we wrestle with the gap between the “Sunday School version” of Genesis and the story Scripture actually tells. We explore unsettling questions surrounding Cain, the lan...

What does it really mean to seek justice as a follower of Jesus—and what does it cost us? In this episode of Beyond Sundays , we dig into what it looks like to see injustice clearly without giving in to judgment, division, or apathy. Using passages like Micah 6:8, Luke 10 (the Good Samaritan), John 8, Romans 3:23, and Isaiah 1:17 , we explore how faith calls us to compassion, humility, and action—...

What gives you the ick about spiritual authority—and why does it matter? In this episode of Beyond Sundays , Matt hosts a candid conversation called “Name the Ick,” where we unpack why certain expressions of church leadership make people uneasy, guarded, or burned out. From unquestioned authority and spiritual language used to shut down disagreement, to pressure to “submit” without safety or trust...

When prayer feels heavy, you’re not alone. In this episode of Beyond Sundays , Hannah leads a vulnerable conversation about something many Christians feel but rarely say out loud: sometimes prayer feels stressful… while silence doesn’t. Why does talking to God sometimes feel like pressure instead of peace? Why can stillness or meditation feel more restorative than prayer? And is that a spiritual p...

“ Hate the sin, love the sinner. ” It’s one of the most common phrases in Christianity—but is it actually biblical? And more importantly… does it help people, or hurt them? In this episode of Beyond Sundays , we take an honest look at where this phrase came from, why Christians use it so often, and why it frequently lands with more pain than love. We explore how Jesus actually interacted with sinn...

As we close out the year, we wanted to pause and look back—not just at the episodes we released, but at how the conversations changed us along the way. In this reflective episode of Beyond Sundays , we revisit the moments from the past year that reshaped our faith, surprised us mid-conversation, and stretched us spiritually. We talk honestly about the episode that hit closest to home, the topic we...

Christmas didn’t arrive the way anyone expected—and that’s the point. In this episode of Beyond Sundays , we explore the Upside-Down story of Christmas through Luke 1–2 , asking what it means that God chose humility over hype, shepherds over royalty, and a manger over a throne. From Mary’s revolutionary song to the first people invited to the nativity, the biblical Christmas story reveals a kingdo...

Christmas didn’t arrive the way anyone expected—and that’s the point. In this episode of Beyond Sundays , we explore the Upside-Down story of Christmas through Luke 1–2 , asking what it means that God chose humility over hype, shepherds over royalty, and a manger over a throne. From Mary’s revolutionary song to the first people invited to the nativity, the biblical Christmas story reveals a kingdo...

Episode 49 — Who Is My Neighbor? In this episode of Beyond Sundays — a Christian podcast from two friends trying to follow Jesus more closely — we dive deep into one of Jesus’ most famous teachings: the Parable of the Good Samaritan . What did Jesus really mean when He answered the question, “Who is my neighbor?” And how do we live that out in a world full of distractions, divisions, and “convenie...

Matt opens up about a significant struggle in his walk with God - justifying God's anger at certain points in the Bible. It's a conversation with a lot of vulnerability and some answers. However, we don't arrive at all the answers and that makes us wonder about the nature of faith and surrender, too! Thanks for supporting the show! Follow, rate, and review to help grow the community.

Hannah and Matt dive in and have a tough and revealing conversation about the world as it stands right now. They are guided by one question - what if Jesus is missing? They consider the church, themselves, and how the church interplays with the world at large. Thanks for supporting the show! Follow, rate, and review to help us grow the community.

Hannah and Matt do one of their favorite things and dive into an odd Bible story. They focus in on the story of Elisha and the she-bears. What was really going on? Was it too harsh? Did God...misjudge the situation? And what does it tell us about compromising in the world now? Thanks for supporting the show! Follow, rate, and review to help grow the community.

Hannah and Matt do another draft episode. This time they draft a biblical dinner party. They each have to pull from the categories of story teller, thinker, peacemaker, and wild card. Who will be drafted? Who will stay on the board? Will there be a completely SHOCKING pick?? Thanks for supporting the show! Follow, rate, and review to help us grow the community!

Hannah and Matt circle a central core issue of the Bible - choice. Who will influence you? Where are your "spots" in life? And just as importantly, in addition to avoiding the evil, will you actually plug into God and remember the reason why we do all that we do in the first place? Will you "delight" in God's law? Thanks for supporting the show! Follow, rate, and review to...

Hannah and Matt talk spiritual warfare. What is it? Does the story recorded in Daniel 10 challenge some of our assumptions about how prayer works? What happens when a demon slows an angel down from answering a prayer? Thanks for supporting the show! Follow, rate, and review to help grow the community.

Hannah and Matt wonder about witches and witchcraft. What are the origins? What about the biblical references? And, most importantly, how does it affect us in our walk with God today and what does it say about spirituality in our modern times? Thanks for supporting the show! Follow, rate, and review to help us grow the community.