What does it look like to take your faith beyond the walls of the church?In this episode of Beyond Church Walls, I sit down with my pastor, Charlie Murphy, pastor of Greenwood First Assembly of God and life coach for the Greenwood Bulldogs football team.We talk about what it looks like to minister outside the traditional church setting, how Charlie uses his role with the football team to encourage young athletes, and the opportunities Christians have to make an impact simply by showing up and being present in people's lives.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and follow along for more conversations about faith, life, and what it looks like to follow Jesus beyond church walls.#BeyondChurchWalls #CharlieMurphy #GreenwoodBulldogs #Faith #Christianity #YouthMinistry #FCA #Jesus

We all know that God forgives, but sometimes it's much harder to believe that He can forgive us.What about the mistakes we wish we could undo? What about the things we've never told anyone? What if our past feels too bad to be forgiven?In this episode of Beyond Church Walls, we look at what the Bible says about God's forgiveness, the difference between consequences and condemnation, and why our confidence in forgiveness should be based not on what we've done, but on who God is.Your past may be part of your story, but it doesn't have to be the end of your story.“He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” — 1 John 1:9#BeyondChurchWalls #QuestionsWeAllAsk #GodsForgiveness #Christianity #Faith

In this episode, I sit down with Pastor Eddie Kazy for a conversation about the story behind Abundant Life Fellowship.Eddie and his wife, Debbie, started Abundant Life Fellowship in 2014. We talk about how the church began, the story behind its founding, and what ministry has looked like for Eddie over the last several years.We also talk about Eddie’s work with Oasis International Ministries and the ministry they have been doing in Africa over the last several years. Oasis is helping churches and communities through ministry, outreach, clean-water projects, orphanage support, and Bible school education.If you’d like to learn more about Oasis International Ministries or support the work they are doing, you can visit their website and give directly:https://oasisintlministries.org/#BeyondChurchWalls #RealStoriesRealPeople #OasisInternationalMinistries #ChristianPodcast #Missions

Can being a good person make you right with God? It's one of the most common beliefs in our culture, but is it what the Bible actually teaches?In this episode of Beyond Church Walls, we continue our Questions We All Ask series by looking at what Scripture says about goodness, sin, salvation, and why Jesus came. If being a good person were enough, why was the cross necessary? Together we'll explore what the Bible teaches about God's standard, why our good works can never erase our sin, and why our only hope is found in the grace of Jesus Christ.This isn't a message about trying harder or becoming a better version of yourself. It's about understanding the gospel—that Jesus did for us what we could never do for ourselves. Good works have an important place in the Christian life, but they are the result of salvation, not the reason for it.If you've ever wondered whether you're "good enough" for God, or you've struggled to understand the difference between good works and saving faith, I hope this conversation encourages you and points you back to the truth of God's Word.If you enjoyed this episode, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone who might be asking the same question. My prayer is that this podcast helps you build a genuine faith that is firmly grounded in Scripture and lived out beyond church walls.

What happens when a recent high school graduate steps outside his comfort zone and says yes to following God into a completely different culture?In this episode of Beyond Church Walls, I sit down with Bryston Bay, a recent high school graduate who traveled to Guatemala just weeks after graduation for his first mission trip.We talk about what led him to say yes, what he expected before leaving, his first impressions of Guatemala, what ministry looked like while he was there, and how seeing believers worship in a different culture impacted the way he views faith and the church.Whether you’ve been on a mission trip yourself or you’ve wondered what God might do if you stepped outside your comfort zone, I hope this conversation encourages you to see how God can use ordinary people in extraordinary ways.

Have you ever had a thought while praying and wondered, "Is that God speaking... or is it just my own mind?"It's one of the most common questions Christians ask, and it's one that can leave us feeling uncertain when we're trying to follow God faithfully.In this episode of Beyond Church Walls, we explore what the Bible says about hearing God's voice. We'll talk about the difference between God's leading and our own thoughts, why Scripture is the foundation for discerning His voice, and some practical ways to recognize when God is guiding your life.If you've ever wrestled with knowing whether God is speaking, I hope this conversation encourages you and points you back to His truth.If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who might be asking the same question.#ChristianPodcast #Faith #GodsVoice #Bible #Jesus #Discipleship #BeyondChurchWalls

How do I know God's will for my life?It's one of the biggest questions Christians ask, but what if we've been looking at it the wrong way?In this episode of Beyond Church Walls, we look at the difference between God's sovereign will, God's revealed will, and our personal calling. Instead of spending our lives waiting for God to reveal every detail of our future, we'll discover what He has already made clear through His Word.Sometimes we're waiting for God to reveal the next chapter while He's asking us to be faithful on the page we're currently on.#GodsWill #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #Faith #Jesus #BeyondChurchWalls

Does prayer really change anything?It’s a question many of us have asked at some point. We pray, we believe God hears us, but what happens when the answer doesn’t come the way we expected? What happens when we pray for healing, direction, or a breakthrough and it feels like nothing is changing?In this episode of Beyond Church Walls, we continue our series “Questions We All Ask” by taking a deeper look at prayer. We explore what Scripture teaches about prayer, why God invites us to pray, and how prayer changes more than just our circumstances—it changes us.Prayer is not about trying to convince God to care. It is about relationship, trust, and bringing our hearts before the One who already knows us.Whether you have a strong prayer life or you’ve ever wondered if your prayers are making a difference, this conversation is for you.🎧 Subscribe to Beyond Church Walls for more conversations about faith, life, and the questions we all wrestle with.

Have you ever had moments where God felt close—maybe at church camp, during worship, or in a powerful service—but then life went back to normal and suddenly God felt distant?In this first episode of Questions We All Ask, we talk honestly about a struggle many believers face: Why does God feel so far away?We walk through Scripture and real-life seasons where:We get distracted by good thingsSin affects our connection with GodGod is building trust in us even when we can’t feel HimAnd God often speaks in ways we don’t expectThe truth is this: God hasn’t moved—but our feelings can shift.If this episode encouraged you, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone who might need it.

We often think growth happens in the big moments—when everything is clear, prayers are answered quickly, and life feels exciting.But a lot of the time, God does His deepest work in the space between where you are and where He’s leading you… what I call the gap.In this episode I discuss how God uses that in-between season to shape our faith, build endurance, and grow trust in Him.It’s not wasted time—it’s forming time.If you’re in a season where you feel stuck between promise and fulfillment, this episode is for you.Thanks for listening to this episode. If this encouraged you, please follow, subscribe, and share it with someone.