The After Sunday Show

In this edition of The After Sunday Show, Pastor Heath Lambert sits down with Dr. Bryant Wright of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church to talk about the importance, challenges, and practice of ministry succession in the local church. They discuss Dr. Wright’s book Succession and his own experience welcoming a new pastor into the church he led for so many years.

0:43 – Introducing Bryant Wright and Succession

1:33 – Bryant's ministry and Johnson Ferry

6:10 – Starting a succession plan

9:29 – Why transitions are so challenging

21:07 – Advice for pastors not thinking about it

23:04 – The pastor's wife

32:11 – The incoming pastor

40:35 – Rookie mistakes

46:18 – Communicating change

1:01:08 – Lessons learned

In this edition of The After Sunday Show, Pastor Heath Lambert sits down with Sean Perron and Austin Collins to talk about a hot topic currently stirring up debate in the biblical counseling world.

0:00 — Cold open: the real debate, defined

0:59 — Welcome to the After Sunday Show

1:48 — Why biblical counseling is "in a bit of a snit"

4:40 — Background on the internal response document

9:18 — Three categories to discuss

13:14 — Defining the key terms

19:07 — Clearing up a misquote

23:36 — Clearing up a mischaracterization

27:50 — A practical example worth examining

37:16 — A theological category, unpacked

42:46 — Addressing accusations of pride and credentials

51:35 — Practical advice for church members and ministry leaders

59:40 — Closing reminder: register for the panel discussion

In this edition of The After Sunday Show, Pastor Heath Lambert sits down with Teri Van Duyn, Scott Connell, and Logan Brown to talk about the importance, theology, and practice of congregational singing in the local church.

0:48 — Introductions

3:21 — Defining congregational singing and why it matters

14:45 — Why people don't sing, and how to encourage reluctant singers

22:07 — Excellence, authenticity, and gifting in worship leadership

28:18 — Common mistakes churches make with music

33:00 — Performance culture vs. congregational participation

39:00 — Navigating preference and pushback in worship style

49:04 — The simplest test for choosing the right musical style

53:18 — First Baptist's journey and raising up the next generation of singers

1:05:27 — Practical first steps for churches wanting to help people sing

1:09:02 — Closing thoughts

We'll be taking June and July off from The After Sunday Show for a summer break. If you have topic suggestions or questions you would like the pastors to address in future episodes, email [email protected]

We're looking forward to being back in August!

In this episode of The After Sunday Show, Pastors Heath Lambert, Richard Lucas, Sean Perron, and Logan Brown discuss several topics ranging from first-time parenting advice to trends in church culture and discerning God’s will.

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0:54 — Introductions

3:20 — Advice for first-time parents begins

11:55 — Supporting your wife as a new mom

14:04 — Importance of continuing date nights after kids

16:38 — Reflections on the joy of having children

17:44 — Discussion: rise of interest in Eastern Orthodoxy and liturgical traditions

24:11 — Gen Z, social media, and searching for truth

26:21 — Comparing high church and low church experiences

31:33 — How Christians discern God’s will

38:10 — Making difficult non-moral decisions wisely

40:08 — Freedom in Christ and avoiding paralysis in decision-making

42:00 — Heath on listening to trusted people in major decisions

43:01 — The role of desire in discerning direction

This special episode of The After Sunday Show features Pastor Heath Lambert alongside several women—including Margaret Tucker, Jen Trzeciak, and Martha Peace—discussing the purpose, challenges, and biblical foundations of women’s ministry. The conversation explores common struggles women face (such as anxiety, control, doctrinal confusion, and child-centered homes), emphasizes the importance of grounding ministry in Scripture rather than trends, and highlights the need for both deep theology and pastoral oversight. The group also addresses cultural influences like feminism and self-care, offering guidance on discernment, healthy church structure, and evaluating teaching resources. Ultimately, the episode calls women to root their identity in God’s Word, prioritize Christ-centered relationships, and pursue faithful, Scripture-driven ministry.

2:08 – Purpose: discussing women’s ministry challenges

2:39 – Ministry roles (Margaret, Jen, Martha)

11:31 – What is misunderstood about women’s ministry?

12:22 – Common issues (bad resources, lack of oversight)

13:21 – Importance of women discipling women

14:18 – Role of pastoral authority in women’s ministry

17:13 – Dangers of isolated women’s ministry

17:56 – Common struggles in women’s ministry

20:46 – Confusion from mixed beliefs and influences

23:15 – Addressing control and submission biblically

33:20 – How to build a healthy women’s ministry

39:45 – Feminism and self-care critiques

41:08 – Happiness vs holiness

42:19 – How to evaluate teachers and resources

46:01 – Warning signs of poor teaching

51:22 – Trusting Scripture and embracing biblical roles

In this episode of the After Sunday Show, pastors Heath Lambert, Coty Hoskins, Ryan Trzeciak, and Austin Collins discuss the balance between being influenced by great preachers and developing one’s own authentic voice in ministry, sharing personal examples of figures like John Piper, R.C. Sproul, and others who shaped their preaching. The conversation then shifts to their individual journeys toward becoming Baptists, highlighting theological convictions, personal experiences, and even humorous stories along the way. The episode wraps up on a lighter note with reflections on what they’re most looking forward to this summer—family time, baseball, beach trips, and enjoying the outdoors.

Timestamps:

2:20 – Topic 1: Preaching evaluation and influences

3:30 – Inspiration vs. imitation in preaching

5:30 – Influential preachers

7:11 – R.C. Sproul’s impact and communication style

9:21 – Finding your own voice in ministry

12:05 – Additional preaching influences

19:35 – Topic 2: Why are you Baptist?

20:04 – Personal journeys into Baptist theology

23:48 – Marriage and ministry shaping Baptist identity

26:05 – Differences in church practices (baptism, etc.)

29:35 – Personal testimonies and gratitude for Baptist heritage

31:11 – Topic 3: Summer plans and family life

31:31 – Outdoor activities, baseball, and family time

34:14 – Beach trips and fishing plans

In this episode of The After Sunday Show, pastors Heath Lambert, Spencer Harmon, Joey Eaton, and Seth Singleton discuss how Christians—especially in the church—should think about nutrition, fitness, and self-control, emphasizing biblical categories like stewardship, gluttony, and discipline rather than cultural trends. The conversation then shifts to parenting, particularly how fathers can obey Ephesians 6:4 by avoiding provoking their children to anger through humility, presence, affection, and intentional leadership. Finally, they tackle the complex issue of baptism for children, offering pastoral wisdom on discerning genuine faith, avoiding pressure, and prioritizing true conversion over premature public profession.

3:15 – Topic 1: Nutrition, fitness, and shepherding the body

6:00 – Biblical approach: self-control vs. gluttony

11:15 – Fasting and dependence on food

19:40 – Lightning round: favorite foods

21:57 – Topic 2: Parenting & Ephesians 6:4

23:20 – Being present and involved as a father

27:30 – Parenting pitfalls: fear, control, and assumptions

31:00 – Parenting by faith, not fear

33:00 – Humility and leading by example

37:00 – Letting kids grow in independence

38:40 – Topic 3: Baptism and children

40:00 – Letting faith and desire for baptism develop

43:00 – Balancing caution vs. biblical immediacy

45:00 – Avoiding pressure and seeking genuine faith

46:10 – Testing profession vs. observing fruit

49:00 – Practical pastoral wisdom on baptizing

In this episode of The After Sunday Show, Pastors Heath Lambert, Trevor Komatsu, Grady Walker, and Logan Brown reflect on the power of congregational singing and how it shapes spiritual growth, sharing personal stories of how worship music has strengthened their faith in both joyful and difficult seasons. The conversation then shifts to favorite movie recommendations—ranging from meaningful “films” to lighthearted favorites—before turning to a deeper discussion on how to approach Sundays with intentionality. The group offers practical encouragement on preparing your heart for worship, engaging actively during sermons, and resisting a consumer mindset by focusing on Christ and serving others.

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1:24 – Question: impact of congregational singing

4:06 – Worship as a glimpse of heaven

8:43 – Singing that strengthens you in hard seasons

11:51 – Singing in suffering, loss, and tragedy

15:25 – Power of unified congregational worship

16:32 – Question: movie recommendations

17:27 – Favorite movies (Lord of the Rings discussion)

22:14 – Lighthearted favorites + family movie habits

28:27 – Movies vs. “films” distinction

32:46 – Question: How to get more out of Sundays

34:12 – Guarding against a consumer mindset

36:05 – Preparing for Sunday on Saturday

37:36 – How to listen well to sermons

48:04 – Serving others changes your Sunday experience

In this Easter edition of The After Sunday Show, Pastors Heath Lambert, Trevor Komatsu, Scott Connell, and Austin Collins discuss the meaning of Easter and how Christians should think about common traditions like Easter baskets, egg hunts, and sunrise services. They reflect on their own childhood experiences, consider whether cultural traditions help or distract from celebrating Christ’s resurrection, and debate whether Easter or Christmas is the more significant Christian holiday. The conversation also explores why churches often emphasize Christmas more culturally, how the resurrection shapes Christian worship and theology, and why the risen Christ gives believers hope, power over sin, and purpose in everyday life—even on the most ordinary days.

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2:38 Favorite Easter traditions growing up

6:14 What Easter traditions get right—and wrong

11:18 Keeping Easter celebrations centered on the resurrection

13:03 How parents can model excitement about the resurrection

14:23 Thoughts on sunrise services

15:17 Is Easter more important than Christmas?

16:21 The resurrection’s central role in the New Testament

19:23 Why the whole life of Jesus (incarnation + resurrection) matters

21:00 Why churches celebrate Christmas more than Easter culturally

22:11 Lent, reflection on sin, and preparing for Easter

25:49 Differences between Christmas and Easter worship music

28:38 Question: What difference does the resurrection make on an ordinary day?

29:32 How the resurrection gives daily hope and purpose

33:11 Two everyday implications of the resurrection: power over sin and hope in sorrow

35:57 Closing thoughts and wrap-up