Beyond the Walls

Forget the chicken, why did the cow cross the road!? This week in "Overflow," we discuss graduation COW-tastrophies and what it looks like to live our lives according to the Holy Spirit.

Does Joe have a weird fear of baskets? In this episode we discuss the next phase of Overflow, focussing on emptying ourselves and making positive changes one degree at a time.

Things got messy this week! From homemade syrup fails to peeling back our ogre layers, we are diving straight into "Overflow." Part one in this 21 day devotional is all about emptying ourselves to then be filled with the Holy Spirit.

Interested in following along in the Overflow 21-Day Devotional? Check it out on the YouVersion Bible App. https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/32077-21-days-to-overflow/day/1

People are hardwired to remember stories. Whether it was the kid's books you grew up with or a crazy experience someone shared, we can't help but remember those stories. In the same way, our testimonies are powerful in encouraging others and sharing Christ.

Is it okay to say that Easter is like the Super Bowl? Catch up on our annual "robin war" as we discuss our summer plans and learn how a 2,000 year old story still impacts us today.

Sometimes life can put us in hard circumstances, but that doesn't mean God isn't with us. This week we discuss the second prisoner on the cross who showed "in spite of life" faith.

Bartering will get you nowhere! Listen in on Judas' story to learn how God honors our free will for good or bad.

Skydiving, trumpet playing Pastor Brian La Croix, launches our Easter series with the captivating story of Caiaphas. In this episode, we discuss how God can work through both His followers AND His enemies to fulfill His plans.

It's been an adventure filled week from sheep rides and storms to finding Florida dragons! Tune in for this week's discussion on the value of guarding our hearts.

'Must haves' can quickly become 'let downs.' This week we discuss the importance of guardrails around our finances and 'stuff' and how joy can be found in giving. 

Joe and Sarah share some of their most embarrassing stories and discuss the importance of setting guardrails around our relationships and sexuality. 

Airport shenanigans, blue hair, and unexpected friendships. This episode we discuss how to set good guardrails within our friendships and community. 

Joe and Sarah discover the highway to the "danger zone" may include raccoons, bridges, and bars. On the road, guardrails protect us from danger, but it's just as important to have guardrails in other areas of our life too. 

Get a sneak peak at our GOALS event in this special episode with Pastors Jonathan and Heather Molan leading a conversation on faith-based relationships. Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or married they share some incredible wisdom, tips, and advice for navigating relationships.  

After a crazy season of mistakes and downfalls, God still chooses to use King David and bless his family line. David's story is a good reminder this Christmas season, that God's grace is always sufficient, no matter how badly we have messed up. 

God is in the business of changing names and repurposing labels. As we continue in our "Unexpected Christmas" series, we discuss how God transformed Rahab's story and helped the Israelites. Check out this episode to learn about some of our nicknames, ACT horror stories, and how God radically moved in a former sex trafficker's life to help others!  

Matthew's account of Jesus' genealogy takes an unexpected twist as we dive into the lesser known story of Judah and Tamar. Even though Joseph would have been the ideal pick to be in Jesus' ancestral line, we see God use his messy brother instead to display His grace and further His kingdom. From Daniel Boone to goats to confronting shame, this episode covers it all!

Like most of us, Jesus had a pretty messy family. We often skip over it, but the genealogy at the beginning of the book of Matthew gives some beautiful insight into how Jesus not only came FOR sinners, but he came FROM sinners too. Join us this week as we chat about letting go of the past and accepting our new identity in Christ. 

Why does tithing matter? Isn't it just a scheme by church leaders to get more money? And why is it dangerous to hold on to some traditions but not others? This week, we discuss our wrap up of the "Triple Threat" series and get to hear from special guest, Pastor Brian La Croix as we go over the spiritual impact of tithing and the danger of having "sacred cows." 

Halloween is over and according to retail stores, it's now time for Christmas! But wait.....did we forget about Thanksgiving? Our new series,"Triple Threat" is going to tackle this very issue and help bring new life into some of the glazed-over, check-the-box traditions within our faith that have lost their richness and value over time. This week, we explore the beauty of communion as an invitation to a meal that stretches from the story of the garden in Genesis all the way to the feast in heaven recorded in Revelation. 

This week, we discuss the Emerge Takeover Sunday and dive into Joe and Sarah's youth ministry pasts to learn what has made them so passionate about investing into youth.

Alongside special guest, Pastor Brian La Croix, we continue the conversation about passing the baton of faith to the next generation and highlight the importance of communication and empathy, 80s hits, and Chuck Norris facts. 

If you'd like to hear more from Pastor Brian, make sure to check out his podcast, "Living Beyond Your Memes," available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, and Amazon Music. 

In the race of life, God has tasked us with passing on the baton of faith to the next generation. This episode we are going to dive into the how's of stepping up to the plate in fulfilling God's call to reach our young people. We will be discussing Isaiah 58 as well as Jesus' example he set in his own hand-off to the disciples.

In the race of life, God has tasked us with passing on the baton of faith to the next generation. This week we discuss why this hand-off is so important and learn what is at stake if we don't accept this incredible challenge.

We are diving into Paul's letter to his prodigy Timothy and discussing the incredible mentorship, encouragement, and support within their relationship and how it can apply to us today. 

Things are getting spicy this week! That's right, we are talking about sex and God's beautiful design for it within marriage. Special guest Amanda Davison.

This week we are talking about how to prioritize your marriage as parents and how to ensure personal health for you and your spouse. Special guest Amanda Davison.

This week we are talking about ground rules for communication in a relationship and why it is important, as well as the secret power of prayer. Special guest Amanda Davison. 

This week we are talking about God-centered marriages and why they are worth fighting for. 

Welcome to 'Beyond the Walls!" Join us for conversations beyond a Sunday morning where we get to dive deeper, talk with special guests, and enjoy a whole lot of coffee and Jesus.