We’re finishing out the narrative sequence in our Books of the Bible Series with the final book of the Bible: Revelation! This may simultaneously be the most misunderstood and one of the most influential biblical books. It’s not only impacted the beliefs of Christians throughout the ages, it has had significant implications on society as a whole as well. Take a listen and let us know what you think!

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In ancient Israel the people would gather for worship and likely sang in much the same way that we do today. Their songbook was what we now call The Book of Psalms. As we think about contemporary forms of worship music, how does the music we use today align with the hymns of the Bible? And how does the music we sing effect our understanding of how God is active in the world? Join Pastor David and Patrick this week for this important conversation.

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If you are a woman that is connected to a church there is a good chance you have heard a Bible study about Proverbs 31, or the “Ideal Wife” as it is sometimes described. But is that really what we are supposed to learn from the final chapter of Proverbs? Is this a woman or person that event exists? This week, they Beyond Sunday team rethinks this concept and offers an understanding of Proverbs 31 that doesn’t require us to revert to stereotypes of the past.

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There are a lot of authorities in your life. Government, family, employers, church. Sometimes it can feel like there is no part of your life that isn’t under someone else’s control. But what are we supposed to do when we disagree with the authority that is in place? How does a follower of Jesus act in this situation?

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Welcome to Acts Part II. As the Jesus community begins to grow the mission of the early Church moves out from Jerusalem. In the second half of the book of Acts we follow that expansion as the Gospel of Jesus reaching out into the world.

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What’s the reality of trying to find “the One” person that you are supposed to spend the rest of your life with? Does that person exist? Is everyone supposed to find that person? This week, Elise and Pastor David tackle these questions and share some personal experiences about dating, faith, relationships, and how we find a faithful path forward.

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The ELCA is in the midst of a diversity crisis. While Beyond Sunday doesn’t claim to have the answers to this problem, we think this is a great time for us to ask the question: “What is the Church supposed to look like?” And perhaps even more importantly: "How do we get there?”

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Have you ever read some of Jesus’ teachings and thought, “Wow, if I said that people would think I was being really sarcastic?” Turns out, people probably thought the same thing about Jesus. Sarcasm and humor are used throughout scripture to help make a point and critique power structures that have strayed from God. Too bad we miss out on the joke!

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After Jesus resurrection we get stories of the first Christians and how they began to form a pattern of life based on what they witnessed in Jesus. These stories come to us in the Book of Acts. But Acts has too much great stuff to fit into one episode, so welcome to Part 1!

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This episode was recorded in the first 24 hours after the shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas. Since that time new details have been released that may be different than what was said in this episode. But the focus of our episode is not on the timeline of events. Instead, the Beyond Sunday Team wants to think about our response of “thoughts and prayers.” Are prayers enough? Are they effective? We hope you’ll join us as we talk through our struggles, worries, frustrations and search for God’s promises in the midst of it all.

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Have you ever had trouble going to sleep because your mind just keeps going over your to do list? Or have you been sitting in a meeting and realized that your heart rate is way higher than it should be from sitting in a chair? These are just a few of the ways we experience anxiety in our lives every day. Anxiety comes in a lot of forms and everyone experiences it a little differently. But, as we will see on this week’s episode, we are all carrying anxiety with us all the time. What matters is how we acknowledge and react to that anxiety and how we try to follow Jesus in the face of it.

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Have you ever had trouble going to sleep because your mind just keeps going over your to do list? Or have you been sitting in a meeting and realized that your heart rate is way higher than it should be from sitting in a chair? These are just a few of the ways we experience anxiety in our lives every day. Anxiety comes in a lot of forms and everyone experiences it a little differently. But, as we will see on this week’s episode, we are all carrying anxiety with us all the time. What matters is how we acknowledge and react to that anxiety and how we try to follow Jesus in the face of it.

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Is it satanic to feed migrants? Some seem to think so, but we disagree. We also used this as a leaping off point to talk about why the satanic panic of the 80’s and 90’s happened and how we can prevent it from happening again.

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The Gospel of John stands alone as unique perspective on Jesus’ life and ministry. While the major beats of the story remain the same, John is singing a tune that isn’t always familiar to that of the other Gospel authors. But, through its design and the narrative it conveys, we also receive a new insight into who Jesus was, why he came, and what his death and resurrection means for the world.

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When you spend your days surround by people who, by in large, act, think, and worship like you do it can be easy to forget that there is a world outside of what you are comfortable with. This week, the Beyond Sunday Team is helping us explore the things that people who are not a part of church circles want churches to know.

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We all go through phases where we wonder if it’s time to find a new church home. Maybe there’s a change in leadership. Maybe you don’t agree with something that is being taught. There are good reasons to look for a new church home. Then there are a lot of excuses that we use to try and leave a situation that is difficult or uncomfortable. This week the Beyond Sunday team sorts through the mess to try and help you figure out when you should consider staying in a church even if its uncomfortable.

Today is the second day of Holy Week. This is the week that lasts from Palm Sunday through Easter and covers the story of Jesus’ final days with his disciples, his arrest, trial, death, and resurrection. For many, even those who would consider themselves religious, it’s a week that goes by without much thought until we arrive at Easter morning. This week, Pastor David wants to make a case that all of us should be paying more attention to Holy Week. Will he convince Patrick and Elise? Will he convince you?

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The Christmas story, the parable of the Good Samaritan, the Prodigal son. Some of the best know biblical stories are found in the Gospel of Luke. And this month, the Beyond Sunday team is diving head first into the Gospel to learn how Luke tells the story of Jesus. We’ll talk about it all. Luke’s preference for the poor, his desire to see the Kingdom of God in a new way, and (best of all!) his parables! We hope you enjoy this months episode in our Books of the Bible series.

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On Beyond Sunday we often talk about the importance of community. But why do so many people think their faith is a personal matter between them and Jesus alone? This week we’re wrestling with this question and trying to understand how we have a personal faith that is held accountable in supportive community. We hope you enjoy!

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Here in Texas, recent directives by the state’s Governor have opened a new realm of questions about youth and LGBTQ issues. At Beyond Sunday, we don’t claim to have all the answers but we also don’t want to back down from the hard questions that face our faith. So we’re bringing you a special 2 part episode to help us wrestle with questions and respond with love and compassion to the genuine struggles of our transgender siblings in Christ.

In Part 2, Patrick and Pastor David take a look at the Bible and how we might use an ancient text to understand modern issues.

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