Between Sundays™

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:

What does it really mean to love your neighbor and even your enemies?

In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Amy dive into Jesus' greatest commandments, exploring the tricky business of loving our enemies and what it actually looks like to love your neighbor as yourself. We wrestle with boundaries and forgiveness, the difference between loving someone and being their doormat. Plus, hear about puppy fever, tough weeks, and honest reflections on spiritual growth.

Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode!

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:07 Intro & Banter

04:07 Puppy Fever and Family Stories

06:30 Moving Stories and House Hunting

10:18 College Kids and Parenting Reflections

13:13 Christmas Eve Service Memories

15:01 Transition to Sermon Discussion

15:54 Big Idea: Love as Reputation

17:12 History and Meaning of "They'll Know We Are Christians"

18:25 Cycles of Disillusionment in the Church

24:30 Matthew 22 and the Greatest Commandments

27:10 Shema and the Whole Self

31:55 Relational Holiness in Leviticus 19

35:47 Agape Love: Loving Without Expectation

41:00 Boundaries, Expectations, and Loving Difficult People

47:41 Loving Enemies and Staying Connected to God

57:31 Forgiveness, Boundaries, and Healing

1:07:29 Where do we go next? & Sign Off

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW: Church services happen on weekends. And that's all well and good until we get to Mondays and find ourselves asking, "Now what?" Welcome to Between Sundays! Join hosts Tyler, Maron, and Barry every Wednesday as they hang out and catch up on the conversations, sermons, and culture of Grace Church.

🔔 Don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to watch new episodes every Wednesday

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:

What does servant leadership really look like in Jesus' upside-down kingdom?

In this episode Tyler, Barry and Maron (sans headphones!) dive into Matthew 20 and Jesus' radical approach to power and greatness. We explore what it means to be a servant leader, what greatness really means in the upside-down kingdom, and how to spot genuine servant leadership in the church and world. Plus, hear about family road trips, surprise hippie parties, Tyler's D&D adventures as a dungeon master, Super Bowl snacks, and Lord of the Rings parenting moments.

Don't forget to subscribe and check out the full Matthew series on the Grace Church app!

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:07 Intro + Banter

02:00 Maron's Family Road Trip & Birthday Celebration

04:26 Family Road Trip Music Games

06:08 New Car for Road Trip

06:15 Tyler's Dungeons & Dragons Venture

08:11 Explaining Dungeons & Dragons

13:39 Super Bowl Food & Social Experience

16:03 Parenting, Lord of the Rings, and Basketball

18:14 Transition to Sermon Discussion

18:43 Sermon Recap: Inversion of Power in Matthew 20

20:08 Why the Disciples Missed Jesus' Message

26:57 Blind Men vs. Disciples: Spiritual Insight

29:19 The Bitter Cup & Suffering

33:03 Servant vs. Slave: Language in Matthew 20

35:42 Servant Leadership: Motivation and Audience

41:40 Identifying Genuine Servant Leaders

58:44 Church History: Power and Persecution

1:00:36 Practical Application: Following Servant Leaders

1:04:20 Warning: Human Power vs. God's Power

1:04:51 Why Christians Use Worldly Methods

1:05:20 Where Do We Go Next & Sign Off

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW: Church services happen on weekends. And that's all well and good until we get to Mondays and find ourselves asking, "Now what?" Welcome to Between Sundays! Join hosts Tyler, Maron, and Barry every Wednesday as they hang out and catch up on the conversations, sermons, and culture of Grace Church.

🔔 Don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to watch new episodes every Wednesday

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:

How does the Spirit of Life bring renewal and hope, even in chaos and grief?

In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry wrap up the When God Lives in You series by diving into the Spirit of Life and God's greening power that brings renewal to all creation. We explore the concept of Veriditas, connect Tom Bombadil to the Spirit's playfulness, wrestle with finding joy amidst grief, and discover what it means to be resurrection people living between creation's groaning and new creation's hope.

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:07 Intro + Banter

01:05 Series & Life Updates

02:05 Maron's Grandfather & Family Legacy

05:58 Reflections on Generational Shifts

08:13 Tyler's Florida Golf Trip & Family Dynamics

10:53 Parenting Challenges & Morning Routines

14:34 Discipline Strategies & The Snap Point

15:06 Transition to Sermon Discussion

15:36 The Spirit of Life: Sermon Recap

16:49 The Spirit Throughout Scripture

19:00 Hildegard of Bingen & Veriditas

21:59 Chaos, Order, and Ancient Cosmology

24:25 Tom Bombadil & The Spirit's Playfulness

28:10 God's Delight & Frolicking Imagery

32:48 Finding Beauty Amidst Grief

34:51 Frolicking vs. Grieving in Dark Times

39:04 Romans 8: Grief, Hope, and New Creation

44:45 Jürgen Moltmann & The Love for Life

48:19 Practical Discipleship: Living by the Spirit

50:48 Breath, Wind, and Everyday Faithfulness

55:37 Confession, Exhaling Darkness, and Spiritual Practices

57:09 Does the Spirit Sustain All Life?

1:00:05 Implications for Grace and Dignity

1:01:43 Looking Ahead: Matthew Series & Easter

1:03:02 Series Reflections & Closing

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW: Church services happen on weekends. And that's all well and good until we get to Mondays and find ourselves asking, "Now what?" Welcome to Between Sundays! Join hosts Tyler, Maron, and Barry every Wednesday as they hang out and catch up on the conversations, sermons, and culture of Grace Church.

🔔 Don't forget to check out the Grace Church app, and subscribe as we head into a new Matthew series focused on the cross!

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:

What does spiritual unity really cost, and how do we steward it in the church?

In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry welcome Aussie pastor Ken Kamau for a conversation about unity in the Spirit and what it takes to build it across cultures and churches. Ken shares his journey from Nairobi to Sydney, creative ministry strategies like free weddings, and his work revitalizing multicultural churches in Australia. We explore what spiritual unity requires—pride, comfort, exclusivity—and why unity is something we steward, not manufacture. Plus, hear about Grace Church's global partnerships, stories about mead-making, sports fandom, and the reality of navigating dissent in church community.

Don't forget to check out the Grace Church app, and subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode!

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:07 Introduction and Welcome

01:15 Ken's Background and Adjusting to U.S. Winter

05:26 Personal Updates and Hobbies

07:53 Sports Fandom and Family Stories

10:47 Ken's New Need for Reading Glasses

12:14 Ken's Family and Call to Ministry

16:44 Journey to Ministry in Sydney

19:08 Church Revitalization and Growth Strategies

22:16 Role with Baptist Association and Church Planting

24:10 Transition of Leadership at Earlwood

25:01 Sydney's Church Landscape and Revitalization

26:36 Challenges of Multicultural Ministry in Sydney

28:01 Building Unity Across Cultures and Churches

31:31 Ken's Current Role at Ryde Baptist Church

35:00 Grace Church's Partnership with Ken's Ministry

36:26 Transition to Sermon Discussion: Spirit of Unity

37:51 Examples of Spiritual Unity in Practice

44:11 Costs and Requirements of Spiritual Unity

47:31 Church Change, Maturity, and Cultural Adaptation

57:14 Navigating Dissent and Disunity

1:00:54 Stewarding Unity and Responding to Disunity

1:04:02 Where Do We Go Next & Sign Off

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW:

Church services happen on weekends. And that's all well and good until we get to Mondays and find ourselves asking, "Now what?" Welcome to Between Sundays! Join hosts Tyler, Maron, and Barry every Wednesday as they hang out and catch up on the conversations, sermons, and culture of Grace Church.

🔔 Don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to watch new episodes every Wednesday

Title: Discover Your Spiritual Gifts

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:

What are spiritual gifts, and how does the Holy Spirit equip us to build up the church?

In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry dive into the wild world of spiritual gifts, unpacking how the Holy Spirit equips everyone—not just "professional Christians"—with unique gifts to serve the church. We explore what spiritual gifts actually are, how to discover yours, and why they matter for building up the body of Christ. Plus, hear stories about heated coats, mead-making, Maron's epic spiritual retreat, and Lane's new Bears hoodie. Expect Lord of the Rings analogies and plenty of encouragement to step into your calling.

Don't miss the debut of the Grace Church app, and don't forget to subscribe for next week's special guest episode!

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:07 Intro and Banter

01:03 Heated Coats and Car Features

02:45 Grace Church App Announcement

03:47 Mead-Making Hobbies

08:44 Soup Talk and Super Bowl Competition

12:54 Lane's Cooking and Bears Fandom

17:41 Maron's Personal Spiritual Retreats

20:19 Transition to Sermon Discussion

21:59 Durian Fruit Sermon Illustration

26:56 The Holy Spirit in Scripture

28:34 Defining Spiritual Gifts

34:14 Development and Change of Gifts

44:00 Gifts in Community and Plural Leadership

47:02 Multiple Lists of Spiritual Gifts

48:57 Struggles with Recognizing Gifts

52:33 Discovering Gifts Through Community

54:19 Barry's Food Adventures and Spiritual Growth

57:57 Encouragement to "Get in the Game"

1:03:33 Caveat: Healing from Church Hurt

1:04:43 Monastic Gifts and Unique Callings

1:06:19 Preview of Next Week's Episode

1:07:42 Sign Off

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW: Church services happen on weekends. And that's all well and good until we get to Mondays and find ourselves asking, "Now what?" Welcome to Between Sundays! Join hosts Tyler, Maron, and Barry every Wednesday as they hang out and catch up on the conversations, sermons, and culture of Grace Church.

🔔 Don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to watch new episodes every Wednesday

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:

What does it mean to be indwelt by the Holy Spirit, and how do we make space for God's presence?

In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry kick off 2026 and the new sermon series When God Lives in You by diving into the mystery of the Holy Spirit. We explore what it means to be truly indwelt by God, the difference between God's omnipresence and His indwelling presence, and how to cultivate awareness of the Spirit in everyday life. Plus, hear about Christmas highlights and New Year's resolutions. Check out the new studio set and no headphones for the gang on YouTube!

Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode on spiritual gifts!

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:09 Welcome and New Year Reflections

00:44 Podcast Setup Changes & Sound Clips

03:01 Catching Up: December Recap

06:15 Gift Highlights and Family Dynamics

11:09 Boxing Gloves, Family, and Aggression Outlets

13:26 Year-End Reflections & Family Accountability

19:46 Series Introduction: When God Lives in You

20:06 Why Focus on the Holy Spirit?

21:47 Personal Sensitivity to the Spirit

23:01 Cultivating Awareness of the Spirit

29:13 Modern Challenges to Experiencing the Spirit

31:38 Embracing Mystery and Waiting on the Spirit

32:19 Sermon Recap: Holy Spirit 101

35:03 God's Indwelling Presence vs. Omnipresence

40:10 Cultural Perspectives on God's Presence

42:55 Consent, Surrender, and Relational Experience

44:15 Why Did Jesus Have to Leave for the Spirit to Come?

51:49 Ruach, Pneuma, and the Breath of God

56:27 Recognizing the Spirit's Work in Everyday Life

1:00:30 Spirit's Voice Through Others and Everyday Events

1:05:38 Looking Ahead: Hopes for 2026

1:08:17 Upcoming Series Topics & Closing

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW: Church services happen on weekends. And that's all well and good until we get to Mondays and find ourselves asking, "Now what?" Welcome to Between Sundays! Join hosts Tyler, Maron, and Barry every Wednesday as they hang out and catch up on the conversations, sermons, and culture of Grace Church.

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:

What were the biggest lessons God taught us in 2025?

In this year-in-review episode, Tyler hosts as we replay some of the most memorable moments and major themes and series from 2025. We revisit what it means to count it all joy even in suffering, praying for "our ones" from the Reimagine series, the spiritual practice of prayer in our lives, how to fight for covenant faithfulness in marriage, taking first steps against injustice, avoiding syncretism and putting Christ above all else, and learning from Peter's failures and faith. It's a celebration of God's faithfulness, the hard work of discipleship, and the community that carried us through.

Thanks for being a friend of the pod. We heart you! And if you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to hit that subscribe button so you don't miss a single moment in 2026.

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Welcome to Between Sundays Wrapped

02:37 Endurance

19:04 Reimagine

29:22 What A Friend

37:07 Follow Me (Part 1)

47:52 First Comes Love

01:03:46 Hope Month

01:25:06 Christ Above All

01:38:41 Follow Me (Part 2) | Peter Mini Series

01:52:13 That's 2025 Wrapped

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