Everything You're Looking For - "More Than You Could HOPE For" - Micah 5:2; 1 Peter 1:3

Ever feel like you're out of hope or hanging by a thread? That’s the world Micah knew. As a prophet of coming judgment, he delivered hard truth—yet tucked inside his message was a promise of incredible hope. From an overlooked town called Bethlehem would come the One who proves we are never forgotten. If you’ve ever felt insignificant or left behind, Micah’s words whisper the same truth echoed later by Peter: real hope is living, and it has a name. You’ll find it in Jesus.

This Thanksgiving-week episode of Beyond Sunday brings together Josh Hensley, Tate Wells, Chaney Guffey, and special guest Brandon Tubbs for a joyful, honest conversation around the table. The group kicks things off with the game Hardly Wait or Hard Pass, debating holiday foods, traditions, and family moments before shifting into a meaningful recap of Kevin Lee’s message closing the First Thanksgiving Feast series—focusing on the Feast Foretold, Feast Foretaste, and Feast Forever, and the hope of the coming Wedding Supper of the Lamb.

From there, the conversation turns toward real-life faith: how to live with hope in seasons that feel hopeless, how God meets us in our anxiety, and how gratitude can become a true spiritual discipline instead of a seasonal emotion. The team shares personal stories of worry, God’s provision, and learning to trust what God is doing beyond what we can see. The episode also looks ahead with excitement toward the Advent series Everything You’re Looking For and the December 21 launch of the Cadiz campus—inviting listeners to step into both gratitude and obedience as God continues to move.

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First Thanksgiving Feast - "Take, Eat: He Is Preparing a Feast Like You've Never Seen" - Isaiah 25:6-8, 26:19, 26-29; Revelation 19:7-9

Isaiah’s 60-year ministry unfolded through civil war, fallen kingdoms, and national exile—yet he saw beyond devastation to the hope God promised. His message reminds us that even in seasons of loss, disappointment, and fear, we can let hope rise instead of bitterness. The Lord’s Supper is a glimpse of that promise—a small, intentional taste that stirs our longing for the great heavenly feast to come. Isaiah’s vision invites us to look past present pain and remember that brokenness doesn’t have the final word. A glorious banquet awaits, abundant and overflowing, and we are invited to it.

This week’s episode gathers Steve, Josh, Michael, and Keion around the table for a meaningful conversation about how God continues to write our testimonies in every season. From Josh reflecting on the legacy of people who poured into him as a young worship leader, to Keion sharing how serving on the tech team has reshaped his view of worship and intimacy with God, the episode carries a beautiful thread: Jesus meets us where we are — weary, hopeful, discouraged, or energized — and keeps shaping us forward. The guys lean into Paxton’s Sunday message on the three “seats” at the table: the weary seat of Elijah, the communal seat of the Corinthians, and the transformative seat of the blind man, reminding listeners that no encounter with Christ ever leaves us unchanged.

The hosts also talk honestly and humorously about the swings between spiritual highs and emotional lows — the “spiritual adrenaline” that can come with moments like Night of Worship, and the crash that sometimes follows. They encourage listeners to stay rooted in community, to recognize that unity is formed at the Lord’s table, and that our seats together make a table where Christ’s grace is proclaimed. The episode finishes with an exciting update from Steve about the launch of the Cadiz Campus, inviting the church to pray, serve, and prepare for a new opportunity to “make it hard to go to hell in Christian County and Trigg County.”

First Thanksgiving Feast - "Take, Eat: He Is Writing a Testimony in You" - 1 Kings 19:3-6; 1 Corinthians 11:26; John 9:1-25

Have you ever come to the end of yourself—spent, done, written off—only to find that God shows up right on time? Elijah did, under a broom tree in the wilderness, when a simple meal of bread and water restored his strength and hope. Just like that, the table becomes a testimony—a proclamation of what Christ has done for us. You may think you don’t have a story worth sharing, but every life changed by Jesus is a testimony in progress. Like the man in John 9 who simply said, “I was blind, but now I see,” that’s enough. God is still writing your story. Be thankful—this isn’t the end, it’s just another chapter of His grace.

This week’s Beyond Sunday episode dives into the joy of gratitude, humor, and holiness — with a sweet twist (literally, leftover Halloween candy makes a guest appearance). The crew kicks things off with laughter and Skittle Gummies before unpacking the latest sermon: “Take, Eat, and Be Thankful for Your Seat at the Table.” They explore David’s kindness to Mephibosheth as a reflection of God’s grace, emphasizing that gratitude is measured by kindness, marked by humility, and grown through reflection.

The team revisits their “grumbling fast” challenge, sharing real moments of both failure and growth — and introducing a hilarious new game called “Bless This Mess.” From spoiled laundry to Sunday morning typos, each scenario presents an opportunity to turn complaints into praise. They wrap up by reflecting on how kindness is contagious, how encouragement can be “oxygen to the soul,” and how to avoid “blocking someone’s blessing.”

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First Thanksgiving Feast - "Take, Eat: Be Grateful for Your Seat at the Table" - 2 Samuel

Have you ever been invited somewhere you knew you didn’t belong—yet found yourself welcomed anyway? That’s the story of Mephibosheth—and ours. In this message, we’re reminded that we have a seat at the King’s table, not because we deserve it, but because we’re wanted there. The King Himself delights in our presence, and the Holy Spirit joins us, making this communion even more profound. Jesus didn’t relegate us to the kids’ table—but maybe that’s exactly where we belong. After all, the kids’ table is the best one, where the children of the King gather to feast in grace and joy.

This week on Beyond Sunday, Evan, Paxton, Michael, and Josh continue into our November series, The First Thanksgiving Feast. The table is the focus again this week: the table of manna in the wilderness and the table of the Lord’s Supper today. The team talks about how God’s provision isn’t always flashy, but it is faithful. Just like Israel learned to trust daily manna, we’re learning to receive the Lord’s presence and grace as the true Bread of Life who sustains us.

The group has some light-hearted fun imagining what food each of them could eat every day for forty years—though thankfully, God knows better than we do about what we need. The conversation moves deeper as they reflect on Jesus giving thanks even for what would break Him. Gratitude, even in struggle, becomes a way that God forms us.

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First Thanksgiving Feast - "Take, Eat: Thankful for the Hope of Salvation" - Exodus 16:1-15; Matthew 26:26-28

From manna in the wilderness to bread at the table, God’s story of redemption has always been told through a meal. In Exodus, He provided the first taste of His provision—and Jesus completed it when He broke bread with His followers. Over that simple meal, He gave thanks for what symbolized His own body and blood, soon to be broken and shed for us. Even facing the cross, Jesus was thankful—joyful—for the Father’s perfect plan. This serves to remind us that gratitude isn’t just for blessings we can see, but for the salvation we’ve received.

This week on the Beyond Sunday podcast, Josh is joined by Kevin Lee, Justin Eshenbaugh, and Michael Shearon to reflect on Sunday’s message about the Prodigal Son and the seven words that guide the journey of repentance. The team opens with a lighthearted Thanksgiving-themed question about “returning home to the feast,” sharing everything from smoked Kentucky Legend ham to deviled eggs, salmon salad, and even dill pickle soup. The laughter sets the tone, but quickly turns toward the heart: God meets us in the mess, calls us home, and restores us not as hired hands—but as sons and daughters.

The group explores how each of us may find ourselves in different places on that journey—stop, think, act, start, move, receive grace, and give grace—and how pride tries to interrupt every step. They talk honestly about coming to rock-bottom realizations, learning to recognize unhealthy patterns, and remembering that God is both patient and present. They also look ahead with expectation toward the upcoming Night of Worship (“He Is…”) and the launch of the New Work Cadiz Campus, encouraging listeners to step forward in obedience wherever the Lord is leading.

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