Between Sundays™

<p>🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:</p><p>What is the cup Jesus prayed about in Gethsemane, and why does God allow free will? </p><p>In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry dive into Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, unpacking what the "cup" of God's wrath means and why Jesus chose to drink it. We explore the echoes of Eden, why we still sin after Jesus' sacrifice, and how God's love includes allowing consequences. Plus, hear about Barry's food forest and mead-making, swingset replacements, and reflections on sanctification as a lifelong journey. </p><p></p><p><strong>Join us for Easter! </strong> </p><p>Good Friday Experience April 3 at 6:00 p.m. </p><p>Easter Sunday, April 5 at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. </p><p>gracechurch.us/easter</p><p></p><p>⏰ TIMESTAMPS:</p><p>00:07 Welcome</p><p>01:55 Easter Announcements</p><p>03:14 Barry's Food Forest &amp; Mead Update</p><p>08:00 Swingset &amp; Haven Farm Workday</p><p>11:02 Maron's School Break &amp; Road Trip</p><p>13:07 Spring Break Plans</p><p>14:16 Transition to Sermon Discussion</p><p>15:31 Jesus in Gethsemane</p><p>16:32 The Cup and God's Wrath</p><p>18:23 Echoes of Eden &amp; Human Will</p><p>20:19 Why Do We Still Sin?</p><p>24:47 Metaphors for Sin &amp; Salvation</p><p>26:43 New Covenant &amp; Holy Spirit</p><p>30:03 Daily Surrender &amp; Discipleship</p><p>31:31 Fully God, Fully Human</p><p>33:42 Trinitarian Theology</p><p>39:04 God's Love, Freedom, and Consequences</p><p>44:10 Sin as Rejection of the Good Life</p><p>46:09 Is Sin a Trap?</p><p>48:13 Eden, Free Will, and God's Plan</p><p>51:34 God's Risk and Human Rebellion</p><p>56:22 Natural vs. Divine Consequences</p><p>58:41 Pharaoh's Hardened Heart</p><p>1:03:18 Passover and Jesus as the Lamb</p><p>1:04:44 Beauty and Mystery of Salvation</p><p>1:06:25 Sign Off</p><p></p><p>🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW: Church services happen on weekends. And that's all well and good until we get to Mondays and find ourselves asking, "Now what?" Welcome to Between Sundays! Join hosts Tyler, Maron, and Barry every Wednesday as they hang out and catch up on the conversations, sermons, and culture of Grace Church. </p><p></p><p>🔔 Don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to watch new episodes every Wednesday</p>

<p>🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:</p><p><strong>What does it mean to <em>lose in order to win</em> in Jesus' upside-down kingdom?</strong></p><p>In this episode Maron, Tyler, Barry, and Milton celebrate birthdays and dive into Peter's denial and what it means to follow Jesus when the kingdom looks nothing like worldly success. We explore how Jesus redefines winning by losing, the disorienting nature of the upside-down kingdom, and what it looks like to deny ourselves rather than deny Christ. Plus, hear about D&amp;D mishaps, birthday gifts, Milton's disability advocacy podcast, and honest reflections on sacrifice and forgiveness.</p><p></p><p>Don't forget to subscribe as we continue through Easter!</p><p></p><p>⏰ TIMESTAMPS:</p><p>00:07 Welcome to Between Sundays</p><p>01:16 Easter Announcements</p><p>01:52 Birthday Celebrations</p><p>05:12 Birthday Reflections and Food Talk</p><p>06:24 Church Cookbook Idea</p><p>07:00 Milton's Podcast and Disability Advocacy</p><p>11:13 Maron's Seminary Paper</p><p>14:28 Dungeons &amp; Dragons Reflections</p><p>18:28 Chessboard Story</p><p>20:29 Transition to Matthew Series</p><p>22:13 Behind the Scenes of Sermon Planning</p><p>25:04 Peter's Denial and the Upside-Down Kingdom</p><p>28:17 Psalm 22 and Suffering</p><p>38:41 Winning vs. Losing in the Kingdom</p><p>39:33 Extreme Example: Conquest of the Andes</p><p>52:11 Redefining Winning and Losing</p><p>1:00:57 Personal Stories of Sacrifice and Forgiveness</p><p>1:07:22 Sacrifice as Worship</p><p>1:16:10 Sign Off</p><p></p><p>🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW: Church services happen on weekends. And that's all well and good until we get to Mondays and find ourselves asking, "Now what?" Welcome to Between Sundays! Join hosts Tyler, Maron, and Barry every Wednesday as they hang out and catch up on the conversations, sermons, and culture of Grace Church. </p>

<p>🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:</p><p>What does Jesus' upside-down coronation teach us about following him when expectations aren't met? </p><p></p><p>In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Milton dive into Easter themes, exploring Jesus' coronation on the cross and what it means to follow him when our expectations clash with God's plan. We wrestle with disappointment, unmet hopes, and the radical call to embrace God's upside-down kingdom. Plus, hear about Maron's trip to Dollywood where her niece stars as young Dolly Parton. Don't forget to subscribe as we continue through the Easter season!</p><p></p><p>⏰ TIMESTAMPS:</p><p></p><p>00:07 Welcome to Between Sundays</p><p>00:49 Staycations and Spiritual Retreats</p><p>02:00 Maron's Dollywood Trip &amp; Niece as Young Dolly</p><p>09:47 Tyler's Kids and the Tin Can Phone</p><p>16:09 Barry's Busy Week</p><p>18:33 Transition to Sermon Discussion</p><p>19:46 The Cross as Coronation</p><p>23:44 600 Years of Waiting for a King</p><p>25:49 Temptation and Crucifixion Parallels</p><p>27:28 Matthew's Easter Eggs</p><p>30:58 God's Strength in Weakness</p><p>32:45 Jesus as King for the Least</p><p>35:01 God's Hidden Victory</p><p>39:49 Unexpected Kingship</p><p>42:09 Palm Sunday to Betrayal</p><p>45:01 When God Doesn't Meet Expectations</p><p>47:03 Preview of Next Week &amp; Sign Off</p><p></p><p></p><p>🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW: Church services happen on weekends. And that's all well and good until we get to Mondays and find ourselves asking, "Now what?" Welcome to Between Sundays! Join hosts Tyler, Maron, and Barry every Wednesday as they hang out and catch up on the conversations, sermons, and culture of Grace Church. </p><p></p><p>🔔 Don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to watch new episodes every Wednesday</p>

<p>🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:</p><p>Tyler, Amy, and Barry dive into Matthew 25's sheep and goats parable, exploring what it really looks like to see and serve the marginalized. We wrestle with compassion fatigue, privilege, and the uncomfortable truth about sins of omission—being judged not just for what we do, but for what we fail to do. Barry shares his powerful story of experiencing homelessness in New York City for four days and what it taught him about human dignity. Plus, hear about basketball dad confessions, D&amp;D adventures, and practical ways to show kindness in everyday moments.</p><p>Don't forget to subscribe as we head toward Easter and continue exploring Jesus' radical call to love!</p><p>⏰ TIMESTAMPS:</p><p>00:09 Podcast Introduction and Casual Banter</p><p>02:35 Basketball Dad Confessions</p><p>07:55 Dungeons &amp; Dragons Update</p><p>12:27 Transition to Sermon Discussion</p><p>12:47 Overview of Matthew 25 Sermon</p><p>15:33 Personal Story: Panhandling in New York</p><p>20:06 Jesus' Identification with the Marginalized</p><p>24:14 Debate: Who Are "the Least of These"?</p><p>27:45 Judgment, Fear, and Motivation</p><p>35:13 Fruitfulness and Discipleship</p><p>37:27 Surprise of the Sheep and Goats</p><p>43:29 Sins of Omission and Compassion Fatigue</p><p>46:37 Grace, Privilege, and Sobriety</p><p>49:33 Practical Application: Noticing and Kindness</p><p>54:04 Looking Ahead: Kingship of Jesus and Easter</p><p>54:43 Sign Off</p><p>🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW:</p><p>Church services happen on weekends. And that's all well and good until we get to Mondays and find ourselves asking, "Now what?"</p><p>Welcome to Between Sundays! Join hosts Tyler, Maron, and Barry every Wednesday as they hang out and catch up on the conversations, sermons, and culture of Grace Church.</p><p>🔔 New episodes every Wednesday. Follow Between Sundays wherever you listen to podcasts!</p>

<p>🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:</p><p><strong>How do we respond when Jesus calls out <em>religious hypocrisy</em> and urges us to repent?</strong></p><p></p><p>In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry process the recent loss of beloved church member <strong>William</strong>, sharing memories of his joyful spirit and wrestling with grief. We dive into the challenging teachings of <strong>Matthew 23</strong>, where Jesus confronts the <strong>Pharisees' hypocrisy</strong> and calls God's people to <strong>repentance</strong>. We explore what it means to represent God's kingdom with <strong>mercy and justice</strong>, why <strong>legalism</strong> misses the heart of the law, and how <strong>prophetic confrontation</strong> can come from a place of love.</p><p></p><p>Don't forget to <strong>subscribe</strong> so you don't miss next week's episode on Matthew 25!</p><p></p><p>⏰ TIMESTAMPS:</p><p>00:46 Remembering William and Processing Grief</p><p>06:48 Transition to the Sermon Series: Matthew 23</p><p>08:02 The Big Idea: Repent, for the Kingdom is Near</p><p>08:55 Reconciling Jesus' Harsh Words</p><p>14:22 Choosing to Preach Matthew 23</p><p>15:25 Defining the Kingdom of God</p><p>17:10 The Kingdom Theme Throughout Scripture</p><p>21:22 The Pharisees: Not Just Villains</p><p>31:04 Modern Parallels to Pharisaical Attitudes</p><p>36:08 Whitewashed Tombs: Outward vs. Inward</p><p>43:29 Repentance vs. the Golden Rule</p><p>46:07 Repentance as a Lifelong Practice</p><p>48:56 Personal Reflections on Judgment and Repentance</p><p>50:50 Preview of Next Week: Matthew 25</p><p>55:17 Kermit Send-off</p><p></p><p>🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW: Church services happen on weekends. And that's all well and good until we get to Mondays and find ourselves asking, "Now what?" Welcome to Between Sundays! Join hosts Tyler, Maron, and Barry every Wednesday as they hang out and catch up on the conversations, sermons, and culture of Grace Church.</p><p></p><p>🔔 Don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to watch new episodes every Wednesday</p>