Last week we saw news of ICE protesters in Minnesota coming into a church worship space to protest. We wrestle with not just this news but is it ok to protest in worship under any circumstance … even if you agree with the message of the protesters?

Article from the episode:
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/01/minneapolis-ice-protest-cities-church-immigration-don-lemon/?utm_medium=widgetsocial

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We often feel pressure to be happy in faith… but what happens when we just aren’t feeling it. Do we subconsciously expect that being a follower of Jesus will make us happy and how do we combat against that. All this and more!

Article from the episode:
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/01/holy-unhappy-new-year-resolution-blessed-prosperity-gospel/?utm_medium=widgetsocial

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We often get confused by what is spiritual growth or what is just self improvement, so we explore how we can better tell the difference between becoming a better you or becoming more like Jesus.

Article from the episode:
https://relevantmagazine.com/faith/growth/weve-confused-spiritual-growth-with-self-improvement/

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We started off the new year with a bang with an interview with Father Andrew a catholic priest who is trained to do exorcisms. We may not agree on every aspect of demons, possession, and spiritual warfare, but it was fascinating to hear his experience and perspective.

We did have some technical difficulties so it might sound a little different, but that you to BJ McGeever for working his magic to fix our audio.

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It is the most wonderful time of the year - the release of our Christmas episode! We break down some Christmas traditions, celebrate with some Christmas Tinner, and ask how much did Bob Cratchit make when adjusted for inflation?

The original piece from Relevant Magazine can be found here:
https://relevantmagazine.com/current/the-real-story-behind-8-weird-christmas-traditions/

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Young men are angry… and now being drawn to conspiracy theories, antisemitism, and social outrage. They may be right to be angry, but they’re seeing the wrong enemies out there. The Christmas season offers them and us a better story to align ourselves with and see the world through a healthier lens. Plus, frozen wives and more!

The original piece from Christianity Today can be found here:
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/12/a-christmas-conspiracy-for-zoomer-men/?utm_medium=widgetsocial

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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 Christianity Today can be found here:
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/12/blaming-women-harms-us-all/?utm_medium=widgetsocial

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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 Christianity Today can be found here:
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/01/rise-and-grind-mens-fitness-challenge-influencers-godliness-hustle-holiness/

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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 Russel Moore outlining 7 ways he has watched churches deal with abuse. What can we learn from their experience? How are we seeing similar patterns at work now? And how can we do better as people of faith?

Russel Moore’s original piece from Christianity Today can be found here:
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/church-sexual-abuse-crisis-epstein-files/

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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://www.newsweek.com/nikalie-monroe-church-call-experiment-starving-child-poverty-snap-benefits-11022815

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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-reading-the-bible/

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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/

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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 its not the whole picture on good vs evil. Plus, we do a Halloween candy draft!

An article we look at on the show:
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/10/horror-movies-stories-stephen-king-christians/?utm_medium=widgetsocial

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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

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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/

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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/?utm_medium=widgetsocial

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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!
https://explore.org/fat-bear-week

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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

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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

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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/

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