Beyond Sunday

In this episode, we dive into an article by Timothy Keller exploring how the resurrection of Jesus speaks directly into seasons of fear and uncertainty. Drawing from his book Hope in Times of Fear, Keller argues that the resurrection isn’t just a past event—it’s the foundation for a living, present hope that shapes how we face suffering, pursue justice, and imagine the future. Together, we unpack what it means to live in an “already-but-not-yet” world, and why the promise of a renewed world still matters today.

In this episode, we respond to the article about why the Church needs a new “sex talk” and how many Christian teachings about sex have been shaped primarily from a male point of view. We talk about how this has affected women, relationships and sexual ethics in the Church, and why the conversation needs to change. Instead of fear, shame and control, we explore what a healthier, more mutual and more Christ-centered sexual ethic could look like.

Why did Jesus have to die? It’s one of the most important questions in Christianity—and one that has been answered in many different ways throughout history.

In this episode, we explore the different biblical images used to explain the cross: sacrifice, substitution, ransom, victory over evil, healing, and love. Rather than just one explanation, the Bible gives us a bigger picture of what Jesus’ death accomplished and what it reveals about God.

This conversation is part of our Challenging Stuff in the Bible series, where we wrestle with difficult questions and explore faith with honesty, curiosity, and hope.

In this episode, our team takes a look at a recent New York Times article by David French highlighting Texas politician James Talarico and why he stands out in today’s political climate. We talk about what makes his approach different, why his voice is gaining attention, and what it might look like to engage politics with hope, kindness, and conviction instead of anger and division. Whether you love politics, hate politics, or try to avoid it altogether, this conversation is about finding a better way forward.

This week on the Beyond Sunday Podcast, we ask a risky question: what happens to vocation if AI replaces most of our work? If your job disappears, does your calling disappear too — or have we misunderstood God’s purpose all along?

This week we look at alarming reports of military commanders telling troops that Donald Trump has been “chosen by God” to spark Armageddon through war with Iran. We unpack why that kind of end-times rhetoric isn’t just dangerous politically—it’s also a serious distortion of Christian theology.

Plus, we examine another disturbing development: the ranch milkshake. Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like.

Apocalyptic politics, bad theology, and questionable dairy decisions—this week’s episode has it all.

This week on the Beyond Sunday Podcast, we continue our monthly series on difficult passages of Scripture by exploring the death of the firstborn in Exodus. It’s a challenging section of the Bible, and we wrestle honestly with our discomfort while considering how God’s love might still be seen in the middle of a troubling story.

This week on the podcast, we take a thoughtful look at Christian service and charity. Why do some Christians seem to prioritize worship over acts of mercy? And why does the perception persist that Christians aren’t very charitable when the data tells a different story?

Plus, what exactly should Florida do when iguanas start falling from the sky?

All this and more on this week’s episode.

This week on the podcast, we dive into the idea of redemption — how it actually works spiritually, and why we’re sometimes quick to declare someone “redeemed” even when there’s little evidence of real change. Using the public stories surrounding Pastor Robert Morris and Kid Rock’s halftime performance as starting points, we wrestle with what true repentance and transformation should look like. Plus: What are the odds you’d actually be abducted by aliens in Ohio?

An article from the show:

Biblical literacy is declining—not just in broader culture, but even among faithful churchgoers. Has an overly seeker-sensitive approach weakened our discipleship? In this episode, we explore why deep engagement with Scripture matters and how churches can retrain their people to read, understand, and love the Bible.

Plus, a surprising announcement: a “conservative, family-friendly” Super Bowl halftime alternative featuring Kid Rock is headed to Trinity Broadcast Network. We unpack why this is a bigger—and more troubling—deal than it might first appear.

All that, and we reveal the new must-have item at every party.

Articles we look at on the show:

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/01/bible-reading-plan-literacy-jen-wilkin/