Join Amelia Rhodes, Stephen Lewis and Kentwood Lifeline Middle School Director, Maddy Compton, in S6E7 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast! We discuss a bit of Maddy's story, the faith of our students, women in the Bible and the hope that God is at work when it’s dark.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Philippians 4:8
2. Gospel Coalition Article: The Psalmists Sing Judges
3. The Song of Deborah: Judges 5
4. Judges 4:14

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Deborah at: adabible.org/series/epic

Have questions or a ten-word sermon recap for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710

You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

Join Stephen Lewis, Sam Schubkegel and Robin Bupp, Young Adult and East Paris Adult Small Groups Directors, in S6E6 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast. We discuss living with intention before life's milestones and leading well after them, who God is for, developing spiritual practices, and the Hall of Faith giant, Rehab.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Developing Spiritual Practices
2. The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis
3. Exodus 17:8-16
4. Exodus 24:13
5. Exodus 32:17-19
6. Numbers 13-14
7. Joshua 5
8. Joshua 7
9. Made for More | Ada Bible Academy
10. GPS Jonathan Pokluda
11. Joshua 22-24
12. Joshua 1
13. Matthew 1
14. Hebrews 11
15. Knowing God by JI Packer
16. Joshua 1:9
17. Unstoppable God

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Joshua at: adabible.org/series/epic

Have questions or a ten-word sermon recap for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710

You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

Join Stephen Lewis and Pastor Brad Holmes for S6E5 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast. We discuss the unique process of forming this sermon, then dive into chapters in the Exodus story that had to be skimmed over during the sermon, including: the plagues, and how God chooses to identify himself going forward as “the One who brought you out of Egypt,” helping us see him as Rescuer. We delve into further parallels between Moses/Jesus, and answer a listener's question at the end of the episode about God's passion for our purpose.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Exodus 19:3-4
2. Galatians 3:24
3. Romans 8:3-4
4. Mission of God by Christopher Wright
5. Ada Bible Academy | Live it Well
6. Ada Bible Academy | Made for More

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Moses at: adabible.org/series/epic

Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710

You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

Join Amelia Rhodes, Stephen Lewis and Pastor Brad Holmes for S6E4 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast. We discuss the sermon process with Brad, then chat about parallels between Moses and Jesus, the women in the Moses story, and delve into deeply meaningful extended content that couldn't be covered in the sermon. You'll walk away with practical applications on how to remember the Gospel and encouraging insights on our Lord and the way he has been at work since the beginning of creation.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Email us your 10-word sermon recap at [email protected]
2. Exodus 1-3
3. Hebrews 11:23
4. Unstoppable God
5. Mathew 17
6. Mark 9
7. Luke 9
8. Cultural Background Study Bible
9. Sermon by Matt Chandler | Who God Says He Is
10. Beyond The Weekend Devotional
11. John 18: 3-6
12. Parodical Son story | Luke 15:11-32
13. John 8:58
14. Genesis 1-3
15. The Parable of the Rich Fool | Luke 12:13-21
16. The Land Between by Jeff Manion

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Moses at: adabible.org/series/epic

Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710

You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

"We can acknowledge that tragedy is real and messy and also believe that God is excited to redeem and restore." Join Amelia Rhodes, Stephen Lewis and Pastor Jeff Manion for S6E3 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast. We chat about Jeff's weekend travel adventures, then dive into the processes of forgiveness and trust, being faithful in unwanted spaces, and how to practically have a heart alive to God. Waiting rooms, experiencing the emotions of biblical characters and dock cleats — oh my!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Genesis 37-50
2. God Is Creative
3. The Land Between by Jeff Manion
4. Email us your 10-word sermon recap at [email protected]
5. Jesus in the Old Testament
6. Unstoppable God Study
7. Acts 7

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Joseph at: adabible.org/series/epic

Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710

You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

"Your life isn't too messy for the Lord!" Join Stephen Lewis, Amelia Rhodes and Rachel Norton for S6E2 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, chatting about the role of women in the Biblical narrative that leads to Jesus, the cost of control in Jacob's story and in our podcast team's lives, where broken-heartedness from brokenness should start, and the certain hope we have in God's sovereignty.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible
2. Counterfeit Gods – Timothy Keller
3. Genesis
4. A Doubter's Guide to Jesus – John Dickson
5. Sharing Your Faith Workshop

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Jacob at: adabible.org/series/epic

Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710

You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

We're kicking off our EPIC series by exploring the Old Testament. We understand how that sounds — but don't snooze on this one! Join Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss the big picture of the Old Testament, other instances of God's covenant promises and how to read the Old Testament. This episode sets us up for success as we begin our 16-week journey through the Old Testament. (Our producers walked away with great applications and think you will, too.) Season 6 Episode 1 is jam-packed!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Genesis
2. How to Read the Bible Book by Book by Gordon D. Fee, Douglas Stuart
3. How to Read the Bible For All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee, Douglas Stuart
4. Dominion and Dynasty by Stephen G. Dempster
5. Surveying the Old Testament, by Andrew E. Hill, John H. Walton
6. Jeremiah 31:33
7. Rick Warren's Bible Study Methods by Rick Warren
8. Lifeline Student Ministry
9. Beyond The Weekend Daily Devotional
10. Philippians 4:19
11. Unstoppable God - Small Group Sign Up

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Abraham at: adabible.org/series/epic

Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710

You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

Show Notes:

Confident. | Confident Identity

This week's episode wraps up Pastor Aaron Buer's powerful series, Confident. Aaron joins Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis to explore who we are in Jesus and how God's view of us can transform our faith. They discuss how hope serves as a secure anchor, even when life gets difficult. This encouraging conversation will help you stand confident in Christ no matter what you're facing.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Your Identity A-Z
2. VIM — Dallas Willard from his book Renovation of the Heart
3. Compact Dictionary of Theological Terms – Greg R. Allison
4. Hebrews 6:18-19
5. The Power of Identity – People of the Way.
6. Ephesians 1:3-14
7. Sermon on the Mount
8. Divine Conspiracy – Dallas Willard

Further Reading:

1. Gospel of John

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Confident. | The Love Test at: adabible.org/series/confident/

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You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

Show Notes:

Confident. | The Truth Test

This week's episode unpacks Pastor Aaron Buer's powerful message on The Truth Test. Aaron joins Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis to explore who Christ truly is, how we can examine our own character and what it means to live accountable to God's truth. They also take you behind the scenes to explain how Ada Bible Church selects its elders and deacons.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. House of David on Amazon Prime
2. Finding Jesus in the Old Testament (Beyond the Weekend)
3. Sermon on the Mount
4. Revelation 2: 2-3 – Testing true and false
5. 1 Corinthians 5:11
6. 1 Timothy 3:2-7 - Requirements for Leaders
7. Gnosticism

Further Reading:

1. Gospel of John

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Confident. | The Love Test at: adabible.org/series/confident/

Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710

You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

We're continuing our Confident series by diving into personal stories and LOADS of practical tips from Pastor Aaron Buer, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss our identity in Christ, fear & submission vs gratitude & relationship and what weekend church services are for.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Pray A-Z, by Amelia Rhodes
2. The Septuagint
3. Yada – experiential wisdom
4. Philippians 2 - Jesus submitting himself
5. Sharing Your Faith
6. John 13:34-36
7. Abide, by Jen Wilkin

Further Reading:

1. Gospel of John

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Confident. | The Love Test at: adabible.org/series/confident/

Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710

You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org