Beyond Sunday

In this episode of Beyond Sunday, Jeff and Zack talk about kindness as a true fruit of the Spirit, not just being nice when it is easy. They dig into why unkindness is so common in culture, politics, and even the church, and why followers of Jesus are called to something better. This conversation is a practical challenge to examine our words, attitudes, and actions, and ask a simple but powerful question, is this kind?

In part two of this conversation on spiritual warfare, Jeff and Zack talk about how believers can unintentionally give the enemy a foothold. They discuss the dangers of secret sin, pornography, unforgiveness, and cultural deception, and why pursuing holiness matters for followers of Christ. The episode also tackles questions about rituals, spiritual authority, and why Christians should focus more on living in the power of the Holy Spirit than fearing demonic influence.

After a trip to Egypt, a surprising moment with a Coptic Christian grandmother sparks a bigger conversation about demons, spiritual warfare, and how Christians should think about the unseen world. Jeff and Zack talk through the difference between everyday evil and demonic activity, why modern culture can make us numb to spiritual realities, how to discern mental health issues vs spiritual oppression, and why believers don’t need to live in fear.

In this final episode of the Kingdom Gospel Beyond Sunday series, the conversation centers on Jesus’ resurrection, not as a once-a-year Easter concept, but as a present reality that shapes everyday discipleship. The hosts explore the historical grounding of Jesus’ death, the faith dimension of the resurrection, and what it means to live with “the same power that raised Christ” at work in us. From forgiveness and resisting temptation to daily prayer and time with Jesus, this episode calls believers to recognize, rely on, and testify to resurrection power in ordinary life.

Jesus died for all. Most Christians believe that. Few slow down to ask what it really means. In this episode of Beyond Sunday, Pastor Jeff and Pastor Zack unpack why Jesus had to die, how His sacrifice fulfills and replaces the old covenant, and why everything in the Kingdom hinges on His death and resurrection. More than forgiveness, His death transforms us, reshapes how we see people, and removes every excuse for prejudice, pride, and indifference. If Jesus died for everyone, it changes how we treat everyone.

In this episode of Beyond Sunday, Pastor Jeff and Pastor Zack continue the Kingdom Gospel series by unpacking what it really means to say “Jesus is the Christ.” They walk through the meaning of Christ and Messiah, the evidence for Jesus as the promised King (Scripture, prophecy, eyewitness testimony, and history), and why the resurrection and the disciples’ transformation matter. Then they bring it home with the real implications, if Jesus is King, discipleship is obedience, lives change from the inside out, and the mission of God cannot stop with us.

In this episode of Beyond Sunday, Pastors Jeff and Zach unpack what Jesus meant when He said “the kingdom of God is at hand.” They talk through the “now, but not yet” reality of the kingdom, why many Christians treat Jesus like He will be King someday instead of King today, and why real discipleship can’t be separated from obedience. The goal isn’t rule-following or coerced behavior, it’s developing a heart of honor that actually submits to the King and reflects His kingdom values in everyday life.

In this Beyond Sunday episode, Jeff and Zach kick off the new year with a candid conversation about spiritual growth, staying faithful to your calling, and what it really takes to finish well, especially in ministry leadership. They talk mentors (or the lack of them), books that shaped their lives, why spiritual formation matters more than hype, and how to approach Bible reading in a way that’s sustainable, personal, and life-giving.

Pastor Jeff and Pastor Zach walk through the Christmas story with an open Bible and clear eyes. They sort out tradition from text, from the inn vs the upper room, to the manger inside a home, to how many wise men there really were and when they arrived. They talk St. Nicholas the pastor in Turkey, why angels are not said to sing, what apocryphal books like the Protoevangelium of James added later, and why the exact date does not change the gospel. Listener note, there is candid talk about Santa and other traditions, so use discretion with young kids.

Christmas is beautiful, but it is easy to let pop culture and busy calendars crowd out the heart of the season. In this episode we talk about keeping Jesus at the center, the pull of nostalgia, generosity that reflects the gift of Christ, and practicing peace and reconciliation. We share family traditions that keep the focus on the Nativity, a striking story from Egypt’s cave church, and simple ways to bring hope to others this December.