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Finding Hope in Chaos | Ep 298

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:How does the Spirit of Life bring renewal and hope, even in chaos and grief?In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry wrap up the When God Lives in You series by diving into the Spirit of Life and God's greening power that brings renewal to all creation. We explore the concept of Veriditas, connect Tom Bombadil to the Spirit's playfulness, wrestle with finding joy amidst grief, and discover what it means to be resurrection people living between creation's groaning and new creation's hope. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:00:07 Intro + Banter01:05 Series & Life Updates02:05 Maron's Grandfather & Family Legacy05:58 Reflections on Generational Shifts08:13 Tyler's Florida Golf Trip & Family Dynamics10:53 Parenting Challenges & Morning Routines14:34 Discipline Strategies & The Snap Point15:06 Transition to Sermon Discussion15:36 The Spirit of Life: Sermon Recap16:49 The Spirit Throughout Scripture19:00 Hildegard of Bingen & Veriditas21:59 Chaos, Order, and Ancient Cosmology24:25 Tom Bombadil & The Spirit's Playfulness28:10 God's Delight & Frolicking Imagery32:48 Finding Beauty Amidst Grief34:51 Frolicking vs. Grieving in Dark Times39:04 Romans 8: Grief, Hope, and New Creation44:45 Jürgen Moltmann & The Love for Life48:19 Practical Discipleship: Living by the Spirit50:48 Breath, Wind, and Everyday Faithfulness55:37 Confession, Exhaling Darkness, and Spiritual Practices57:09 Does the Spirit Sustain All Life?1:00:05 Implications for Grace and Dignity1:01:43 Looking Ahead: Matthew Series & Easter1:03:02 Series Reflections & Closing🎙️ 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. 🔔 Don't forget to check out the Grace Church app, and subscribe as we head into a new Matthew series focused on the cross!

What Does Unity Really Cost? | Ep. 297

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:What does spiritual unity really cost, and how do we steward it in the church?In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry welcome Aussie pastor Ken Kamau for a conversation about unity in the Spirit and what it takes to build it across cultures and churches. Ken shares his journey from Nairobi to Sydney, creative ministry strategies like free weddings, and his work revitalizing multicultural churches in Australia. We explore what spiritual unity requires—pride, comfort, exclusivity—and why unity is something we steward, not manufacture. Plus, hear about Grace Church's global partnerships, stories about mead-making, sports fandom, and the reality of navigating dissent in church community.Don't forget to check out the Grace Church app, and subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode!⏰ TIMESTAMPS:00:07 Introduction and Welcome01:15 Ken's Background and Adjusting to U.S. Winter05:26 Personal Updates and Hobbies07:53 Sports Fandom and Family Stories10:47 Ken's New Need for Reading Glasses12:14 Ken's Family and Call to Ministry16:44 Journey to Ministry in Sydney19:08 Church Revitalization and Growth Strategies22:16 Role with Baptist Association and Church Planting24:10 Transition of Leadership at Earlwood25:01 Sydney's Church Landscape and Revitalization26:36 Challenges of Multicultural Ministry in Sydney28:01 Building Unity Across Cultures and Churches31:31 Ken's Current Role at Ryde Baptist Church35:00 Grace Church's Partnership with Ken's Ministry36:26 Transition to Sermon Discussion: Spirit of Unity37:51 Examples of Spiritual Unity in Practice44:11 Costs and Requirements of Spiritual Unity47:31 Church Change, Maturity, and Cultural Adaptation57:14 Navigating Dissent and Disunity1:00:54 Stewarding Unity and Responding to Disunity1:04:02 Where Do We Go Next & Sign Off🎙️ 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. 🔔 Don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to watch new episodes every Wednesday

Discover Your Spiritual Gifts | Ep. 296

Title: Discover Your Spiritual Gifts🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:What are spiritual gifts, and how does the Holy Spirit equip us to build up the church?In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry dive into the wild world of spiritual gifts, unpacking how the Holy Spirit equips everyone—not just "professional Christians"—with unique gifts to serve the church. We explore what spiritual gifts actually are, how to discover yours, and why they matter for building up the body of Christ. Plus, hear stories about heated coats, mead-making, Maron's epic spiritual retreat, and Lane's new Bears hoodie. Expect Lord of the Rings analogies and plenty of encouragement to step into your calling.Don't miss the debut of the Grace Church app, and don't forget to subscribe for next week's special guest episode!⏰ TIMESTAMPS:00:07 Intro and Banter01:03 Heated Coats and Car Features02:45 Grace Church App Announcement03:47 Mead-Making Hobbies08:44 Soup Talk and Super Bowl Competition12:54 Lane's Cooking and Bears Fandom17:41 Maron's Personal Spiritual Retreats20:19 Transition to Sermon Discussion21:59 Durian Fruit Sermon Illustration26:56 The Holy Spirit in Scripture28:34 Defining Spiritual Gifts34:14 Development and Change of Gifts44:00 Gifts in Community and Plural Leadership47:02 Multiple Lists of Spiritual Gifts48:57 Struggles with Recognizing Gifts52:33 Discovering Gifts Through Community54:19 Barry's Food Adventures and Spiritual Growth57:57 Encouragement to "Get in the Game"1:03:33 Caveat: Healing from Church Hurt1:04:43 Monastic Gifts and Unique Callings1:06:19 Preview of Next Week's Episode1:07:42 Sign Off🎙️ 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. 🔔 Don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to watch new episodes every Wednesday

Making Space for the Spirit | Ep 295

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:What does it mean to be indwelt by the Holy Spirit, and how do we make space for God's presence?In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry kick off 2026 and the new sermon series When God Lives in You by diving into the mystery of the Holy Spirit. We explore what it means to be truly indwelt by God, the difference between God's omnipresence and His indwelling presence, and how to cultivate awareness of the Spirit in everyday life. Plus, hear about Christmas highlights and New Year's resolutions. Check out the new studio set and no headphones for the gang on YouTube!Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode on spiritual gifts!⏰ TIMESTAMPS:00:09 Welcome and New Year Reflections00:44 Podcast Setup Changes & Sound Clips03:01 Catching Up: December Recap06:15 Gift Highlights and Family Dynamics11:09 Boxing Gloves, Family, and Aggression Outlets13:26 Year-End Reflections & Family Accountability19:46 Series Introduction: When God Lives in You20:06 Why Focus on the Holy Spirit?21:47 Personal Sensitivity to the Spirit23:01 Cultivating Awareness of the Spirit29:13 Modern Challenges to Experiencing the Spirit31:38 Embracing Mystery and Waiting on the Spirit32:19 Sermon Recap: Holy Spirit 10135:03 God's Indwelling Presence vs. Omnipresence40:10 Cultural Perspectives on God's Presence42:55 Consent, Surrender, and Relational Experience44:15 Why Did Jesus Have to Leave for the Spirit to Come?51:49 Ruach, Pneuma, and the Breath of God56:27 Recognizing the Spirit's Work in Everyday Life1:00:30 Spirit's Voice Through Others and Everyday Events1:05:38 Looking Ahead: Hopes for 20261:08:17 Upcoming Series Topics & Closing🎙️ 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.

Between Sundays Wrapped | 2025 Year in Review

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: What were the biggest lessons God taught us in 2025? In this year-in-review episode, Tyler hosts as we replay some of the most memorable moments and major themes and series from 2025. We revisit what it means to count it all joy even in suffering, praying for "our ones" from the Reimagine series, the spiritual practice of prayer in our lives, how to fight for covenant faithfulness in marriage, taking first steps against injustice, avoiding syncretism and putting Christ above all else, and learning from Peter's failures and faith. It's a celebration of God's faithfulness, the hard work of discipleship, and the community that carried us through. Thanks for being a friend of the pod. We heart you! And if you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to hit that subscribe button so you don't miss a single moment in 2026. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Welcome to Between Sundays Unwrapped 02:37 Endurance 19:04 Reimagine 29:22 What A Friend 37:07 Follow Me (Part 1) 47:52 First Comes Love 01:03:46 Hope Month 01:25:06 Christ Above All 01:38:41 Follow Me (Part 2) | Peter Mini Series 01:52:13 That's 2025 Wrapped ▶️ WATCH ALL EPISODES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6IzIpRUsQrHIAjVfCufCjL7Jz9qAkhRm&si=au59bLio-Jsd82Fw