Beyond the Letter

Can a Christian biblically have more than one wife?In this episode of Beyond I Do, Adam and Ashley respond to the viral story of a pastor publicly announcing that he has taken a second wife.But instead of only reacting to the controversy, they dig into the bigger question:What does the Bible actually teach about marriage?They talk about polygamy in Scripture, why simply finding examples of something in the Bible does not automatically mean God approves of it, and the danger of using isolated passages to justify what we already want.The conversation also gets into spiritual authority and what happens when a pastor, leader, or mentor uses influence, biblical knowledge, or position to blur boundaries with someone they are supposed to be shepherding.Because this is bigger than one viral story.It is about whether marriage is still sacred.Whether covenant still means something.And whether we are willing to submit our desires to Scripture instead of reshaping Scripture around our desires.Marriage is not just about what makes us happy.It is sacred.It is sacrificial.And it is a covenant before God.--How do you steward the gifts of God? Are you faithful with what you have?Visit Faith at the Table to get your free resource today!https://tablefaith.com/--Have a question about relationships? Ask us by clicking the link below!https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondIdo_BEYOND I DO: MARRIAGE COURSEhttps://beyondido.thinkific.com/courses/beyond-I-do--Connect with Adam & Ashlee Mesahttps://www.instagram.com/amesa/https://www.instagram.com/ashleemesa/--Don't forget to stay connected with us: Instagram @beyond.idoTik Tok @beyond.ido

What if faithfulness looks nothing like the version of success you’ve been chasing?In this episode of Beyond the Letter, Faith Eury Cho joins Will and Adam for an honest conversation about calling, anointing, ambition, waiting, success, and learning to follow the Holy Spirit when you don’t know exactly what comes next.Faith shares why she no longer believes there is one mountain every Christian is supposed to climb or one destination that proves you finally “made it.”Assignments change.Seasons change.Doors open and close.And sometimes obedience looks less like running toward the next opportunity and more like waiting, surrendering control, and faithfully saying yes to what God has placed in front of you today.They also unpack what it actually means to be anointed, why visibility is not the same thing as spiritual authority, and how Christian culture can accidentally teach us to measure faithfulness by platforms, accomplishments, titles, and influence.Faith also shares how motherhood, ministry, weakness, and seasons where she felt left behind reshaped her understanding of purpose.Because your assignment is not your purpose.And not knowing what comes next does not mean you have failed.You do not have to be famous.You do not have to be impressive.You do not have to “arrive.”You just have to remain faithful.--How do you steward the gifts of God? Are you faithful with what you have?Visit Faith at the Table to get your free resource today!https://tablefaith.com/--Connect with:Will Chung https://www.instagram.com/willkchung/Adam Mesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/Faith Eury Cho https://www.instagram.com/faitheurycho/--Join our study on the book of Acts on our Bible Club Podcast!https://www.youtube.com/@bibleclubpodcast--Don't forget to stay connected with us:Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OvpFp9OB9_DgVdVVbXhFgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/beyond.theletter/Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/discover/beyond-the-letter--Have a question? Submit it TODAY, by clicking the link below! ***SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION HERE: https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondtheLetterQA--Get to know the team:@amesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/@nancysnavas https://www.instagram.com/nancysnavas/@alizee.kayy https://www.instagram.com/alizee.kayy/@andytakesl https://www.instagram.com/andytakesl/

Is jealousy healthy in a marriage?In this episode of Beyond I Do, Adam and Ashley talk about compliments, flirting, jealousy, trust, and the boundaries that protect a marriage.They discuss whether it is appropriate to compliment someone of the opposite sex, why some couples intentionally make each other jealous, and how to recognize when a seemingly innocent friendship is starting to cross a line.Adam and Ashley also share how establishing boundaries early in their relationship helped create trust instead of constantly having to monitor one another.Because healthy trust does not mean pretending boundaries do not matter.It means creating a relationship where your spouse does not have to constantly wonder whether they are safe with you.They also talk about why people sometimes seek affirmation outside their marriage when they are no longer receiving it at home — and why creating jealousy is not the same thing as creating passion.If something in your marriage is broken, do not play with insecurity.Talk about it.Get help.And protect the trust you have built.--How do you steward the gifts of God? Are you faithful with what you have?Visit Faith at the Table to get your free resource today!https://tablefaith.com/--Have a question about relationships? Ask us by clicking the link below!https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondIdo_BEYOND I DO: MARRIAGE COURSEhttps://beyondido.thinkific.com/courses/beyond-I-do--Connect with Adam & Ashlee Mesahttps://www.instagram.com/amesa/https://www.instagram.com/ashleemesa/--Don't forget to stay connected with us: Instagram @beyond.idoTik Tok @beyond.ido

What does it actually take to stay faithful for decades?In this episode of Beyond the Letter, Matt Chandler joins Will and Adam for an honest conversation about longevity, burnout, suffering, leadership, cancel culture, theology, and what it means to keep following Jesus when ministry becomes painful.Matt reflects on the early years of his ministry, the pressure of suddenly becoming a public Christian voice, and why he eventually stopped feeling responsible to comment on every controversy in the Church.He also talks about how his role has changed as younger pastors now come to him asking questions about endurance, marriage, cynicism, family, and how to survive ministry without losing themselves in the process.Most personally, Matt opens up about multiple seasons when he seriously considered walking away from ministry entirely — including one moment when he had already begun writing his resignation letter.Through cancer, public criticism, family pressure, disappointment, and exhaustion, Matt shares why he ultimately stayed.Because following Jesus does not mean avoiding the valley.It means discovering that He is still with you in it.Keep going.It’s worth it.--Do you struggle with obedience to God?Visit Faith at the Table to get your free resource today!https://tablefaith.com/--Connect with:Will Chung https://www.instagram.com/willkchung/Adam Mesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/Matt Chandler https://www.instagram.com/mattchandler74/--Join our study on the book of Acts on our Bible Club Podcast!https://www.youtube.com/@bibleclubpodcast--Don't forget to stay connected with us:Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OvpFp9OB9_DgVdVVbXhFgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/beyond.theletter/Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/discover/beyond-the-letter--Have a question? Submit it TODAY, by clicking the link below! ***SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION HERE: https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondtheLetterQA--Get to know the team:@amesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/@nancysnavas https://www.instagram.com/nancysnavas/@alizee.kayy https://www.instagram.com/alizee.kayy/@andytakesl https://www.instagram.com/andytakesl/

Have we turned marriage into a performance?In this episode of Beyond I Do, Adam and Ashley talk about wedding culture, social media, vows, and why so many couples seem to spend more time planning the content around their wedding than understanding the commitment they’re actually making.They react to viral wedding vows, influencer weddings, social media pressure, and the growing tendency to treat the wedding day like a production instead of a sacred moment.They also talk about why vows matter, why marriage should be taken seriously, and how easy it is for the celebration to become more important than the covenant.A wedding can be big or small.It can be expensive or simple.But the real point is not the photos, the outfits, the DJ, the content, or the party.The point is the commitment you are making before God and one another.Don’t lose the plot.--Do you struggle with obedience to God?Visit Faith at the Table to get your free resource today!https://tablefaith.com/--Have a question about relationships? Ask us by clicking the link below!https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondIdo_BEYOND I DO: MARRIAGE COURSEhttps://beyondido.thinkific.com/courses/beyond-I-do--Connect with Adam & Ashlee Mesahttps://www.instagram.com/amesa/https://www.instagram.com/ashleemesa/--Don't forget to stay connected with us: Instagram @beyond.idoTik Tok @beyond.ido

What do you do when the Church that helped change your life becomes the place that hurts you?In this episode of Beyond the Letter, Will sits down with Alan and Dan for an honest conversation about church hurt, ministry transitions, leadership, discipleship, and learning how to keep loving people after you’ve been wounded.Alan opens up about leaving the church he had served for more than a decade, the pain of walking away without the goodbye he expected, and why he chose not to publicly defend himself when people formed their own opinions about what happened.They also talk about the hidden cost of pastoring people closely, the pain leaders feel when they unintentionally hurt the people they love, and why church hurt can either make you bitter or make you deeper.The conversation ultimately asks a difficult question:Can you heal your wounds without building walls around your heart?Because loving people will always involve risk.And sometimes healing means becoming willing to love again.--Do you struggle with obedience to God?Visit Faith at the Table to get your free resource today!https://tablefaith.com/--Connect with:Will Chung https://www.instagram.com/willkchung/Allan Walters https://www.instagram.com/alllanwalters/Dan Fernandez https://www.instagram.com/danfernan/--Join our study on the book of Acts on our Bible Club Podcast!https://www.youtube.com/@bibleclubpodcast--Don't forget to stay connected with us:Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OvpFp9OB9_DgVdVVbXhFgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/beyond.theletter/Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/discover/beyond-the-letter--Have a question? Submit it TODAY, by clicking the link below! ***SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION HERE: https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondtheLetterQA--Get to know the team:@amesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/@nancysnavas https://www.instagram.com/nancysnavas/@alizee.kayy https://www.instagram.com/alizee.kayy/@andytakesl https://www.instagram.com/andytakesl/

Should you tell your spouse everything?In this episode of Beyond I Do, Ashley, Sanaz, and Erica have an honest conversation about secrets, past relationships, trauma, attraction, infidelity, and how much transparency actually belongs inside a marriage.They talk about whether your spouse needs to know every detail of your past, what happens when someone weaponizes information you trusted them with, and why safety is such an important part of vulnerability.They also discuss what to do when you find yourself attracted to someone outside your marriage, whether a crush should be confessed, and how small compromises can eventually become much bigger problems.Sanaz also shares a deeply personal story about something she kept from her husband after they were married, why she was afraid to tell him, and how his response brought her freedom instead of shame.Marriage requires honesty.But honesty also requires a relationship safe enough to hold the truth.--Do you struggle with obedience to God?Visit Faith at the Table to get your free resource today!https://tablefaith.com/--Have a question about relationships? Ask us by clicking the link below!https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondIdo_BEYOND I DO: MARRIAGE COURSEhttps://beyondido.thinkific.com/courses/beyond-I-do--Connect with Adam & Ashlee Mesahttps://www.instagram.com/amesa/https://www.instagram.com/ashleemesa/--Don't forget to stay connected with us: Instagram @beyond.idoTik Tok @beyond.ido

What happens when the version of you everyone expects is no longer the real you?In this episode of Beyond the Letter, Tim Ross joins Will and Sammy for an incredibly honest conversation about leadership, vulnerability, brokenness, church culture, therapy, and the journey toward becoming fully integrated.Tim opens up about the years he spent trying to fit expectations that slowly pulled him away from himself, the moment he realized he could no longer lead that way, and how he eventually found his voice again.They also talk about why leaders need safe places to be human, what happens when vulnerability gets weaponized against you, why “it’s lonely at the top” is a dangerous lie, and how brokenness can become the very place God begins to bring healing.Tim also reflects on getting canceled, learning who his real audience was, and why he would rather be fully seen, fully heard, fully known, and fully loved than spend his life protecting an image.You were never created to become the version of yourself everyone else needs.Sometimes healing begins when the real you finally comes back.--Do you struggle with obedience to God?Visit Faith at the Table to get your free resource today!https://tablefaith.com/--Connect with:Will Chung https://www.instagram.com/willkchung/Tim Ross https://www.instagram.com/upsetthegram/Sammy Rodriguez https://www.instagram.com/samuelmrod/--Join our study on the book of Acts on our Bible Club Podcast!https://www.youtube.com/@bibleclubpodcast--Don't forget to stay connected with us:Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OvpFp9OB9_DgVdVVbXhFgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/beyond.theletter/Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/discover/beyond-the-letter--Have a question? Submit it TODAY, by clicking the link below! ***SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION HERE: https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondtheLetterQA--Get to know the team:@amesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/@nancysnavas https://www.instagram.com/nancysnavas/@alizee.kayy https://www.instagram.com/alizee.kayy/@andytakesl https://www.instagram.com/andytakesl/

Why do we sometimes treat the people we love the worst?In this episode of Beyond I Do, Adam and Ashley have an honest conversation about anger, arguments, emotional maturity, and the sides of ourselves that often come out strongest around the people closest to us.They talk openly about conflict in their own marriage, why Ashley can become harsh with her words when she’s angry, why Adam tends to shut down emotionally, and how easy it is for couples to turn disagreements into a competition over who is right.The conversation also explores insecurity, offense, therapy, emotional growth, and the uncomfortable reality that our spouse and family often see parts of us that everyone else never does.Marriage isn’t about winning every argument.It’s about becoming healthy enough that the people you love don’t constantly receive the worst version of you.--Do you struggle with obedience to God?Visit Faith at the Table to get your free resource today!https://tablefaith.com/--Have a question about relationships? Ask us by clicking the link below!https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondIdo_BEYOND I DO: MARRIAGE COURSEhttps://beyondido.thinkific.com/courses/beyond-I-do--Connect with Adam & Ashlee Mesahttps://www.instagram.com/amesa/https://www.instagram.com/ashleemesa/--Don't forget to stay connected with us: Instagram @beyond.idoTik Tok @beyond.ido

What will your kids remember about you when they’re grown?In this episode of Beyond the Letter, Adam and Will have an unexpectedly personal conversation about fatherhood, work, ministry, and the pressure of trying to build something meaningful without missing your children along the way.They share stories about their own fathers, the moments from childhood they still carry today, and how those experiences are shaping the way they raise their own kids.From learning the difference between simply being present and being an intentional father, to making sure there is still something left in the tank when you get home, this conversation is a reminder that success outside the home means very little if your family only gets what is left of you.They also talk about regret, repairing relationships with your parents, and why even fathers who feel like they missed important years with their children can still rebuild something meaningful.Because one day your kids will grow up.The question is: when they look back, will they remember that Dad wanted to be there?--Do you struggle with obedience to God?Visit Faith at the Table to get your free resource today!https://tablefaith.com/--Connect with:Adam Mesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/Will Chung https://www.instagram.com/willkchung/--Join our study on the book of Acts on our Bible Club Podcast!https://www.youtube.com/@bibleclubpodcast--Don't forget to stay connected with us:Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OvpFp9OB9_DgVdVVbXhFgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/beyond.theletter/Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/discover/beyond-the-letter--Have a question? Submit it TODAY, by clicking the link below! ***SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION HERE: https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondtheLetterQA--Get to know the team:@amesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/@nancysnavas https://www.instagram.com/nancysnavas/@alizee.kayy https://www.instagram.com/alizee.kayy/@andytakesl https://www.instagram.com/andytakesl/