Between Sundays™

Between Sundays invites Amy Christie back to the pod this week! Maron, Barry and Tyler wrap up the pod’s 2017 season by reflecting what they will remember from this year (21:45). Amy talks about her weekend message on peace, the shepherds at Jesus’ birth, and her experience on the preaching team at Grace (34:45). As we look forward to 2018, the team shares what they want for the new year (1.09). Thanks for listening to Between Sundays! Our next podcast will be the first week of January.

This week’s episode is jam packed with background and knowledge from Grace’s teaching pastor Tim Ayers! Maron, Barry and Tyler ask Tim about his myriad of professional experiences (11:12), which include a rock and roll artist, archaeological digger, and associate producer at Bob & Tom among others. They also listen to a piece of Tim’s hit song, “Storm in my heart for the weather girl” (23:00) – you don’t want to miss that. Later, they talk about Tim’s message on Mary and justice (26:15), which includes a sneak peek into next week’s message, the view of women in ancient culture, and how God uses the humiliated for His Kingdom. Last but not least – Ask Tim Anything (54:44)! Tim shares about the thing he would do over in life, what he’s most proud of from his time at Grace, his perspective on Christians’ engagement in the 24-hour news cycle, his essential book and music lists, Noah’s sons connection with Africans and Arabs, and most importantly, how often he is mistaken for Robert Redford. Thanks for listening!

Between Sundays gets in the Christmas spirit this week! Maron, Barry and Tyler talk about Barry’s message on Zechariah this weekend that opened Grace’s Christmas series, A Thrill of Hope. They invite Maggie Johnson to talk about her new Advent book, Prepare Him Room (17:30) and how we can await Jesus’ coming. Will Johnson and Brad Beckey finish out the episode and share about their songwriting experience and how they remastered traditional Christmas tunes (1.02).

This week on Between Sundays, Maron, Barry and Tyler chat with all three of Grace Church’s campus pastors. Rob Yonan (14:40) shares about his background in student ministry (16:30) and his transition to North Indy campus pastor (18:10). Rob also talks about his message from this weekend and how Jesus calls us out of our comfort zones to build relationships (23:00). Melody Boyer, 146th Street campus pastor, joins (37:35) and talks about finding her calling at Grace Church. She shares about the obstacles of pastoring Grace’s only pre-existing campus (49:25), and her weekend message about making Grace Church a place of refuge and reform, using Rahab’s story from Joshua 2 (54:10). Then Fishers campus pastor Kevin Roth joins the pod (1.05). He talks about his history with Grace Church before becoming a campus pastor, how Fishers has been involved with mental health awareness, and his weekend message on practicing gratitude during hardship (1.15).

This week on Between Sundays, Maron, Barry, and Tyler invite Johanna Cobb (18:05) to talk about Grace’s weekend message on singleness. Johanna shares about how singleness allowed her to discover herself and root her identity in God (28:00). They dive into the cultural norms of marriage and singleness (37:30), the gift of singleness (39:10), and the unrealistic expectations we can put on marriages when we undervalue friendships (41:20). Sprinkled into this episode are blind date horror stories (45:00), practical steps we can take to honor singleness (51:55), and Johanna’s message to people who want to rock their singleness (1.10).

Maron, Barry, and Tyler dive into the second half of the Enneagram with David Bell. They explore numbers Seven (0:43), Eight (9:30), Nine (15:30), and One (19:04). Check out Enneagram Part 1 to learn more about numbers Two through Six.

Maron, Barry, and Tyler dive into the Enneagram with David Bell. In Enneagram Part 1, they explore personality styles Two (29:05), Three (35:10), Four (41:04), Five (48:46), and Six (52:54). They also explain some Enneagram language, like wings (29:30), stressed & secure numbers (37:10), and unhealth (38:58). For numbers Seven through One, check out Enneagram Part 2.

Maron shares about her trip to Baltimore & shares that she thought she was in Massachusetts (00:52). Barry talks about his discipleship relationships (11:45). Tyler has MarioKart woes (17:15). Then the gang welcomes Amy Christie to the show (19:35) to talk about her recent sermon on parenting. She doesn't think we should handle the responsibility alone (31:00). What makes a good parent? What if we only want our kids to be happy? How do we get through the different phases of being a parent (46:20)? Then finally the gang talks about the horrific shooting in Sutherland Springs, TX and what it's like to be a parent and talk to our kids about fearful events (59:20).

In the very first episode of Between Sundays Tyler, Maron & Barry talk about aging. What is legacy, why should we care and how do we help loved ones "finish" well? But before that, they discuss their favorite tortillas (10:00), the art of taking "baby steps" toward visions & goals (15:00), and hiking (20:00).