Between Sundays™

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:

In this episode, featuring our founding senior pastor Dave Rodriguez, Tyler, Maron, and Dave dive into Hope Month's second broken place—injustice—exploring how we balance worship with justice and find our unique calling in a broken world. We reflect on personal encounters with suffering, the overwhelming nature of brokenness, and how to take faithful steps even when the pain feels too much.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:07 Welcome and Banter

01:18 Family Updates: Turkey Trip & Workshop Announcement

23:58 Transition to Sermon Discussion: Broken Place of Injustice

24:44 Dave's Experience in Kibera Slum

28:28 Mission Trips and Transformation

32:00 Injustice in Everyday Life

33:16 First Steps Against Injustice & Paralysis

35:20 Hope Month, Broken Places, and the Need for Hope

36:22 Broken Places vs. Evidence of the Kingdom

39:12 Structural Sin and Corporate Repentance

41:38 Amos 5 and God's View of Worship & Justice

45:16 Vertical vs. Horizontal Church Engagement

47:03 Caring About All Broken Places & Personal Calling

49:31 Interconnectedness of Broken Places

51:03 Challenges of Attention Span and Division

53:42 Historical Shifts in Evangelical Focus

57:01 Community Expectations of the Church

59:48 Calling Quilt Workshop: What to Expect

1:04:25 Paralysis, Calling, and Hope for the Stuck

1:06:08 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:

Why is separation from God the root of all brokenness, and how do we become agents of healing?

In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry kick off Hope Month by diving into the first of the six broken places: separation from God. We explore why this is the granddaddy of all brokenness, unpack the scandal of grace and God's hesed love, and discuss what it means to be saved for, not just from. Don't forget to subscribe and follow us on Instagram ( @TheBetweenSundaysPodcast ) so you don't miss these candid and casual conversations. Next week's episode will be all about the second broken place: Injustice!

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:07 Podcast Introduction

01:05 Taylor Swift Engagement & Pop Culture

09:13 Family Updates & Baptism Weekend

10:28 Tyler's College Friend's Engagement

13:40 Upcoming Camping Trips

16:24 Hope Month Series Overview

17:23 Separation from God: The Granddaddy of Broken Places

18:50 Healing Separation from God

19:06 Why Don't We Talk More About Separation from God?

20:11 Language and Foundations in Faith

20:48 The Church's Mission: Healing Separation

21:15 Visible vs. Invisible Brokenness

21:46 Can We Fix Brokenness Ourselves?

22:26 Movements of Justice and Faith

24:35 Justice and the Gospel

25:52 Social Justice and Hopelessness

27:32 Defining Brokenness

28:50 Origins of the Six Broken Places

29:27 Do We Underestimate Brokenness?

29:50 Romans 1 and the Depth of Sin

32:39 Pendulum of Sin and Grace in Church History

34:08 Romans 5: The Power of Grace

35:56 God's Love and Free Will

39:33 The Scandal of Grace

40:50 Hesed: God's Abundant, Faithful Love

41:46 The Prodigal Son and God's Economy

43:41 Identity Anchored in Christ

45:14 Saved For, Not Just From

46:05 Agents of Healing: The Christian Calling

47:58 Personal Testimonies and Evangelism

48:56 Personal Piety vs. Transformational Living

50:02 Are Christians Still Broken?

53:00 Sanctification: The Ongoing Journey

55:25 Three Calls to Action

56:10 Which Call Is Most Urgent?

1:01:13 Church Focus: Discipleship vs. Evangelism

1:02:54 Care Center Metrics: Transformation vs. Numbers

1:04:58 Healed People Transform Others

1:05:08 Preview of Next Week: Injustice

1:07:19 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 do spiritual zeal, hope, and even lament shape lasting marriages?

This week on Between Sundays, Tyler, Maron, and Barry wrap up our First Comes Love marriage series with the most raw and honest conversation yet. We’re diving deep into Romans 12:11–12, where Paul gives six rapid-fire imperatives: don’t be idle, boil, serve, rejoice, endure, persist. But what do those actually mean for marriages under pressure? Plus, don't miss their invitation to come to Grace Church's upcoming marriage retreat. Investing in your marriage is always worth it!

Register: gracechurch.us/marriageretreat

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:14 Podcast Introduction and Marriage Retreat Announcement

02:18 Maron's Weekend and Paper on Numerology

05:11 Using AI and ChatGPT in Daily Life

07:03 Discussion of LIV Golf and Family Outing

11:06 Upcoming Travel and Podcast Logistics

12:35 Transition to Marriage Series Recap

13:07 Big Idea of the Final Marriage Series Week

14:36 Intensity of Romans 12 Commands

17:48 Contextual Application of Romans 12 to Marriage

20:45 Proactive vs. Reactive Imperatives in Marriage

22:15 Spiritual Practices to Sustain Zeal in Marriage

24:40 Earnestness and Fervency in Relationships

30:23 Faith as the Foundation, Not a Compartment

34:02 Fruit as Evidence of On-Fire Faith

36:05 Pastoral Challenges and Individual Scenarios

39:23 Reactive Imperatives: Hope, Endurance, and Prayer

41:00 Biblical Hope vs. Wishful Thinking

45:10 Lament as Part of Hope in Marriage

46:44 Reading a Marriage Lament

53:07 Romans 12's Broader Application Beyond Marriage

58:49 Encouragement and Challenges from the Series

1:03:44 Where Do We Go Next? - Preview of Hope Month

1:05:05 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

#marriage

#Romans12

#spiritualzeal

#biblicalhope

#marriageretreat

#FirstComesLove

#lament

#endurance

#faithjourney

#BetweenSundays

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:

What does it mean to race to the bottom in marriage, and how do we honor our spouse when things get tough?

In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry dive into week 2 of First Comes Love, exploring Romans 12 and what it looks like to pursue self-giving love even in difficult seasons. We also sit down with David and Betsy Bell to talk about the upcoming marriage retreat, including their powerful framework of share, mirror, validate, and get curious for deeper connection.

Sign up for the marriage retreat here: https://gracechurch.us/marriageretreat

New episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays!

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:07 Intro and Banter

01:53 Family Business

02:32 Maron's Tennessee ATO Retreat Recap

11:54 Haven Farm Update: End of an Era

14:02 Grief and Animal Rescue Reflections

16:02 Tyler's Family & School Update

18:44 Marriage Series - Week Two

22:14 Romans 12 and the Race to the Bottom

24:32 Genesis, Adam & Eve, and Hebrew Poetry

28:21 Sin, Genesis 3, and Marriage Dynamics

33:17 Assumptions in the Marriage Series

35:08 Unequally Yoked & Real-World Marriages

39:56 Idealism vs. Reality in Marriage

42:33 Honoring vs. People-Pleasing in Marriage

45:28 When Marriages Are in Crisis

49:37 Personal Reflections: Race to the Bottom

56:25 Conflict, Stalemates, and Starting Over

1:02:09 Transition to Marriage Retreat Interview

1:05:04 Meet David and Betsy Bell

1:09:26 Surprises and Pursuit in Long-Term Marriage

1:13:14 Working Together as a Couple

1:17:49 Intentionality and Connection Practices

1:24:31 Marriage Retreat Structure & Who Should Attend

1:30:52 Framework: Share, Mirror, Validate, Get Curious

1:34:34 Letting Go: Transformation in Marriage

1:42:44 Spiritual Practices for Couples

1:54:36 Retreat Takeaways and Final Thoughts

1:57:20 Where Do We Go Next? & Sign Off

📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Grace Church's Marriage Retreat

Centering Prayer App

The Journey Back to You by Suzanne Stabile

Fall Creek Abbey

🎙️ 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

What is covenant faithfulness in marriage and is it still possible today?

In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry go deeper into week 1 of our new sermon series, First Comes Love. We talk about agape love, marriage as a spiritual act, and what it means to pursue a Christlike covenant today.

🗓️ Register for the retreat: https://gracechurch.us/marriageretreat

Based on Romans 12:9 — "Let love be genuine."

00:07 Welcome & Banter

01:29 Return to Regular Format & Upcoming Content

03:22 Maron’s Family Reunion Stories

05:42 Family History & Legacy

10:30 Cultural Differences in Family Reunions

15:21 Barry’s Turkey Trip Preparation

17:06 Tyler’s Back-to-School Blues

19:09 The Newlywed Game Segment

29:09 Marriage Series Introduction

30:38 Why This Marriage Series?

32:24 Romans 12 as the Foundation

35:10 Marriage as Communal Discipleship

40:29 Historical & Cultural Context of Marriage

43:06 Discomfort & Realities of Marriage

44:36 Agape Love & Boundaries

50:55 Lack of Perfect Marriages in the Bible

54:16 Agape Love: What It Is and Isn't

1:08:18 Practical Steps for Agape Love

1:13:04 Where Do We Go Next Week & 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 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

#agapelove #marriage #FirstComesLove #covenant faithfulness #Romans 12:9-12 #familyreunion #churchcommunity #Christianmarriage #marriage retreat #discipleship #podcast #christianpodcast #betweenSundays

In this episode of Between Sundays, we wrap up summer with a conversation on student ministry and take a questions from friends of the pod! We chat with Grace Students staff Dani Staley and Randy Kinman, about what makes youth ministry fun, challenging, and essential in today’s culture. We dig into what discipleship for Gen Z looks like, how to support anxious teens, creating safe spaces for doubt and faith exploration, and why serving students matters now more than ever.

Submit a question: gracechurch.us/podcast

Marriage Retreat info: gracechurch.us/marriage

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:

We’re in the thick of Summerfest and answering your questions! Tyler, Maron, and Barry dig into the mailbag to discuss a Between Sundays cookbook idea (yes, really). Then we’re joined by Grace Kids volunteer Casey Keck to talk about serving in children’s ministry, what she’s learned from kids, and how it’s shaped her faith.

Submit your questions at gracechurch.us/podcast

New episodes drop weekly in July – Subscribe & turn on notifications so you don’t miss an episode!

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:06 Welcome and Introductions & Back with a special episode

2:47 Casey's Family and Summer Activities

5:02 Family Naming and Parenting Reflections

6:45 Barry's Animal Rescue Farm Update

9:21 Marion's Flat Tire Incident

13:30 Tyler's Son's Birthday and Family Traditions

19:33 Listener Mailbag: Podcast Wall Quotes

22:25 Listener Mailbag: Between Sundays Cookbook Idea

29:57 Casey's Journey in Grace Kids Ministry

33:29 Serving in Children's Ministry: Roles and Impact

38:18 Serving as a Family and Kids' Involvement

41:06 Spiritual and Personal Growth Through Serving

43:41 Snacks and Volunteer Perks in Grace Kids

46:00 Opportunities and Realities of Volunteering in Grace Kids

55:00 Handling Long Services in Grace Kids

57:33 Preview of Next Week and Closing

27:20 Weirdest Pre-Service Comments

30:50 Who Do We Talk To 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 and follow us on your favorite listening platform.

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🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:

Summerfest Kickoff - Meet Milo! Plus Listener Q&A

We’re shaking things up for July with shorter, more personal episodes featuring special guests and YOUR questions. This week, Tyler, Maron, and Barry are joined by a very special guest: Tyler’s (soon to be) 8-year-old son, Milo!

Submit your own questions at: https://gracechurch.us/podcast – nothing’s off-limits!

New episodes drop weekly in July – Subscribe & turn on notifications so you don’t miss an episode!

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:08 Podcast Intro and Summerfest Format

01:32 Introducing Milo, Nicknames, and Listener Questions

03:15 Milo's Nerves and Basketball Rivalry

04:23 Milo's Age, Birthday Plans, and Podcast History

05:32 Milo's Summer Activities and Sports Interests

07:14 Favorite Jokes and Sibling Cameo

09:00 Missing Teeth Story and Family Reactions

10:13 Blood Stories and Parenting Reactions

12:24 Milo's Favorite Foods and Basketball Skills

13:40 Grace Kids Camp and Faith Decision

15:53 Talking to God and Family Prayers

17:07 Milo's Thoughts on the Podcast

18:01 Friends of the Pod Questions Starting With How Sermon Series Topics Are Chosen

22:01 Behind-the-Scenes Surprises at Grace

25:28 Backup Sermon Plans

27:20 Weirdest Pre-Service Comments

30:50 Who Do We Talk To 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.

#BetweenSundays #Summerfest #podcast #christianpodcast #faith #christian #jesus #family #kids #parenting #church #summer #stories #interview #inspiration

In this episode, we dive into the final sermon of Part I of Grace Church’s Follow Me series. Why does Jesus send his disciples out in Matthew 10 with no money, no bag, and instructions to heal the sick and cast out demons? What does it mean to be given authority by Jesus? And how should we understand being “sent” in a world that feels overwhelming and broken?

We tackle other topics like:

– What does real spiritual authority look like?

– Who are the “worthy people” Jesus talks about?

– Should modern Christians expect to heal and cast out demons?

– And… what does “shake the dust off your feet” mean for us today?

Watch the full Follow Me sermon series here: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6…oCgXbMItUhF_HG_ex

Learn more about Grace Church: gracechurch.us

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:07 - What's New with the Gang

14:49 - Big Idea & Sermon Discussion

15:50 - Overview of Matthew 10 and the Mini Commission

17:24 - Disciples' Readiness and Apostleship

20:14 - Personal Reactions to Jesus' Instructions

24:59 - Maron's Preparedness and Trust in God's Provision

27:41 - Barry's Story of Hospitality in India

32:55 - Authority Given to Disciples and Modern Application

35:33 - Understanding Authority and Discernment

40:10 - Casting Out Demons and Spiritual Realities

47:04 - Handling Unreceptive People and the Concept of Worthiness

54:05 - Active vs. Passive Discipleship and Being Sent

1:00:15 - The Path of Yes and Embracing Discomfort

1:03:21 - Preview of Future Matthew Series Themes

1:04:30 - Series Reflection and Hopes for Listeners

1:05:45 - Where Do We Go Next? & Summerfest Episodes

🎙️ 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:

Why did Jesus heal people with disabilities and what does that mean for us today?

In this episode, Tyler, Maron, and Barry unpack Matthew 9:27–34, where Jesus heals two blind men in a culture that saw disability as shameful. But the story raises deeper questions:

Why do healing stories cause discomfort in the modern disability community?

If healing is tied to faith, what does that imply for people today who aren’t healed?

Why does Jesus sometimes mention forgiving sins and sometimes not?

Does physical healing imply something was broken before and how does that affect our theology of wholeness?

We also explore the 3 R’s of application from the sermon: Remember those the world has forgotten, Reject the values of our broken world, and Receive the mercy of our Savior.

Watch as we dig into ancient shame culture, contractual theology, and how the church can faithfully preach healing without unintentionally reinforcing harmful assumptions.

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:09 - What's New with the Gang

00:44 - Pacers NBA Finals Loss & Family Reactions

15:05 - Transition to Sermon Discussion

20:00 - Disability, Healing, and Ancient Context

27:27 - Faith, Healing, and Discomfort

32:22 - Theology of Healing & Faith

36:36 - Prophecy, Inclusion, and New Creation

42:59 - Jesus, Context, and Social Inclusion

46:21 - Healing, Wholeness, and Social Models

52:24 - Remembering the Forgotten & Mercy

56:36 - Rejecting Broken World Values

01:03:09 - Receiving Mercy & Contractual Theology

01:06:21 - Where Do We Go Next?

🎙️ 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.

🔔 SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Wednesday

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