Welcome back to Wheeler Beyond Sunday! 🎙️ In this fourth week of Advent, James White, Amanda White, Derek Harding, and Jill Taylor tackle a question most of us have never considered: What if Mary had said no? We're taking a fresh look at Mary—not as a silent figure in a nativity scene, but as a courageous teenage girl who risked everything to say yes to God.

Why did God choose someone so young, so insignificant, from such an obscure place? And what does her story teach us about our own response to God's call? Whether you're making excuses about why you can't serve, clinging to control of your carefully planned life, or wondering if you're really equipped for what God is asking of you, this conversation is for you. Pull up a chair—we're getting honest about openness.

In This Episode:

📚 Resources & Scripture Referenced:

Sermon Excerpt: Pastor Ginger shares the moment in her Advent study when someone asked, "What if Mary had said no?"—and how she'd never even considered Mary's free will before.

🎄 Advent Series: Stillness | Longing | Openness | Wonder

This conversation will challenge you to ask: What would happen if I said no to God? Who wouldn't hear about Jesus because I closed the door? If you've ever felt inadequate for the task God is calling you to, or if you're struggling to let go and trust His plan, this episode will encourage you to find the "Mary within you."

Welcome to a special episode of Wheeler Beyond Sunday! 🎙️

This week, Pastor Ginger and McKenzie Wyatt-Hartgrove (mental health therapist at Wheeler) have an honest, heartfelt conversation about the struggles many face during the holiday season. Recorded during a difficult time for Ginger personally, this episode gets real about grief, loneliness, addiction recovery, and finding peace when Christmas doesn't feel merry.

Whether you're missing a loved one this year, feeling isolated in your community, navigating sobriety during a high-risk season, or just struggling to find joy amid the chaos, this conversation is for you. Pull up a chair — you're not alone in this.

In This Episode:

📚 Resources & Service Announcement:

This is not your typical holiday episode — and that's exactly why it matters. If you or someone you know is struggling this season, we hope this conversation brings comfort, validation, and practical support.

Welcome back to Wheeler Beyond Sunday! 🎙️

In this second week of Advent, James, Derek, Sarah, and Amanda dive into Pastor Ginger's sermon on "Longing" — and it gets real. We talk about the parts of Christmas no one posts on Instagram: feeling abandoned by God, being angry in the desert, and why it's okay to lament during the "most wonderful time of the year."

Whether you're grieving a loved one this Christmas, struggling with your mental health, or just feeling like God isn't listening, this conversation is for you. Pull up a chair — we're getting honest.

In This Episode:

📚 Resources & Citations Referenced:

Sermon Excerpt: Pastor Ginger shares her story of screaming at God in the New Mexico desert — and why God can handle it.

Welcome to the very first episode of Wheeler Beyond Sunday! 🎙️

In this premiere episode, Jade, Derek, Sarah, and Amanda sit down to unpack Pastor Ginger’s first Advent sermon: "Stillness." We discuss the chaos of the holiday season, why we are so afraid to slow down, and how to practice "Prayerful Attention" amidst the noise.

Whether you are struggling with Christmas FOMO, trying to survive a trip to Walmart, or just looking for a moment of peace, pull up a chair and join the conversation.

In This Episode:

Why we feel the need to "hurry" to Christmas.

The shepherds and the art of noticing God.

Practical ways to find stillness (even with toddlers!).

Reaction to Pastor Ginger’s "Most Busiest Time of the Year" song.

📚 Resources & Citations Referenced:

Quote on "Restless Overactivity": From Lean Toward the Light this Advent & Christmas by Rev. Jeannie Kendall.

Concept of "Prayerful Attention": From Right Here, Right Now: The Practice of Christian Mindfulness by Amy Oden.