Between Sundays

What is covenant faithfulness in marriage and is it still possible today? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry go deeper into week 1 of our new sermon series, First Comes Love. We talk about agape love, marriage as a spiritual act, and what it means to pursue a Christlike covenant today.

In this episode of Between Sundays, we wrap up summer with a conversation on student ministry and take a questions from friends of the pod! We chat with Grace Students staff Dani Staley and Randy Kinman, about what makes youth ministry fun, challenging, and essential in today’s culture. We dig into what discipleship for Gen Z looks like, how to support anxious teens, creating safe spaces for doubt and faith exploration, and why serving students matters now more than ever. Submit a question: gracechurch.us/podcast Marriage Retreat info: gracechurch.us/marriage

In this episode, we dive into the final sermon of Part I of Grace Church’s Follow Me series. Why does Jesus send his disciples out in Matthew 10 with no money, no bag, and instructions to heal the sick and cast out demons? What does it mean to be given authority by Jesus? And how should we understand being “sent” in a world that feels overwhelming and broken? We tackle other topics like: – What does real spiritual authority look like? – Who are the “worthy people” Jesus talks about? – Should modern Christians expect to heal and cast out demons? – And… what does “shake the dust off your feet” mean for us today? Watch the full Follow Me sermon series here: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6…oCgXbMItUhF_HG_ex Learn more about Grace Church: gracechurch.us Listen to the podcast! Apple- podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/betw…ys/id1044418949 Spotify- open.spotify.com/show/3T4L9S7jkxr…cd8defc4711b489d Submit your questions for future episodes: gracechurch.us/podcast ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:07 - What's New with the Gang 1

IN THIS EPISODE: Why did Jesus heal people with disabilities and what does that mean for us today? In this episode, Tyler, Maron, and Barry unpack Matthew 9:27–34, where Jesus heals two blind men in a culture that saw disability as shameful. But the story raises deeper questions: Why do healing stories cause discomfort in the modern disability community? If healing is tied to faith, what does that imply for people today who aren’t healed? Why does Jesus sometimes mention forgiving sins and sometimes not? Does physical healing imply something was broken before and how does that affect our theology of wholeness? We also explore the 3 R’s of application from the sermon: Remember those the world has forgotten, Reject the values of our broken world, and Receive the mercy of our Savior. Watch as we dig into ancient shame culture, contractual theology, and how the church can faithfully preach healing without unintentionally reinforcing harmful assumptions. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:09 - What's New with the Gang 00:44 - P

IN THIS EPISODE: In this episode of Between Sundays, Tyler, Maron, and Barry return to the Gospel of Matthew (chapters 8–9) to talk tax collectors, table fellowship, and the transforming power of Jesus’ mercy. What does it mean that Jesus called someone like Matthew, a despised collaborator and social outcast, to follow Him? Why did Jesus share a meal with "sinners and scum"? And what do ancient customs like reclining at the table, status symbols, and mercy over sacrifice still teach us about following Jesus today? We're diving deep into Week 9 of the Follow Me series at Grace Church, unpacking: - Jesus’ absolute authority and radical inclusion - The cultural and spiritual weight of eating together - Why Matthew’s calling is a turning point in God’s new kingdom - Hosea 6:6, mercy vs. sacrifice, and what that means for church today - What it looks like to extend mercy even to the people we judge... or just don't want at our table Plus, we tackle a bunch of big questions: - What makes someone open

How to Know If You’re Really Following Jesus | Ep 270 by Grace Church

269 - Who God Really Blesses | The Beatitudes Explained by Grace Church

This Sunday, Barry challenged the people of Grace to read through the Sermon on the Mount at some point this week. If you would prefer to listen instead of read, join Barry as he reads through the passage!

Jesus in the wilderness. Forty days. No bread. All temptation. What does this iconic story really mean—and what does it have to do with marshmallows, baptism, and political power? In this episode of Between Sundays, Tyler, Maron, and Barry dig into Matthew 4 and unpack the wilderness temptation of Jesus. We explore why Matthew draws heavy parallels between Jesus and the story of Israel, how spiritual warfare often follows spiritual affirmation, and why resisting temptation is less about gritting your teeth and more about trusting God, knowing Scripture, and living a life of worship. We also ask some tough questions: Did God lead Jesus into temptation? Was Satan actually questioning Jesus’ identity? How do we know when Scripture is being twisted today? What does it really mean to worship in a world of distraction? And—are we supposed to imitate Jesus in temptation… or just depend on him? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if this episode challenged you to trust deeper, walk stronger, and follow Jesus w

267 - Why Jesus Got Baptized by Grace Church

Why does Matthew kick off the story of Jesus with a long, dusty list of names? And why should you care? In this episode of Between Sundays, the gang digs into why genealogies are NOT boring — and why Matthew’s opening chapter is actually a revolutionary declaration of God’s faithfulness. We unpack: Why the Gospel of Matthew mattered so much that early Christians were willing to die for it. How Jesus’ family tree ties Him directly to God’s promises, even through generations of failure, scandal, and exile. Why the inclusion of Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba in the genealogy flips ancient expectations on their head. What this ancient list of names has to say to a modern Church facing division, doubt, and distraction. Who the modern-day "outcasts" would be if a new genealogy were written today. Plus: Tyler’s great-great-grandpa Jeptha Troyer gets a shoutout Barry has a new piggie And we wrestle with why we often treat Scripture like a relic instead of the revolutionary manifesto it really is. Whether you love