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Beyond Sundays
by Beyond Sundays Podcast
A new show about faith and friendship with a pledge of being open and honest about our victories and defeats.
Episodes
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64. You're in a Battle (Whether You Know It or Not)
Spiritual warfare isn’t just a dramatic, extreme idea—it’s a daily reality most people don’t even realize they’re living in. This week on Beyond Sundays, we’re digging into what spiritual warfare actually is (and what it isn’t). Is it all demons and chaos, or is it something more subtle and...
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The Dispute Over Moses' Body [Rebroadcast]
Hannah and Matt are out on the road again. They will return live next week! This episode leads to the next new one...what could it be about? Hannah and Matt consider an odd passage in the book of Jude that pits the archangel Michael against Satan in a dispute over Moses' body. What is going on...
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Faith, Fear, and Signs [Rebroadcast]
Hannah and Matt are traveling this week! We are pleased to be able to re-broadcast this episode. Hannah and Matt dive into the matrix of fear, faith, and signs. When following Jesus as Christians, how do we deal with asking for signs to affirm what God has told us? What happens when He answers?...
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63. The Bible's Angel Problem
What if everything you thought about angels… is off? In Episode 63, The Bible’s Angel Problem, we dig into one of the most misunderstood topics in Christianity. Are angels really what we picture—or have we been shaped more by culture than Scripture? We unpack common assumptions, explore how…
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62. The Tragedy of Almost
How many people live their lives spiritually stuck in almost? In this episode of Beyond Sundays, we explore the quiet danger of stopping just short of what God has called us to do. Looking at Israel’s story in Book of Numbers, we discuss how fear, comfort, and hesitation led them to settle near…
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61. Does the Bible Teach Miracles Have Ceased?
Do miracles still happen — or did they end with the apostles? In Episode 61, we explore whether the Bible teaches that miraculous gifts like prophecy, tongues, and healing have ceased. We define cessationism, explain why many thoughtful Christians hold the view, and carefully examine the key...
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60. Who (or What) is Satan?
What does the Bible really mean when it talks about Satan? Is he a literal being, a role, a symbol of systemic evil—or something more complex? In this episode of Beyond Sundays, Hannah leads a thoughtful, honest conversation exploring how Scripture presents Satan and why our understanding matters...
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59. I Don’t Feel God Anymore—Is Something Wrong?
What happens when your faith feels… empty? In this honest episode of Beyond Sundays, we talk about spiritual dry seasons—the times when God feels distant, prayers feel flat, and faith feels like work instead of joy. Are these seasons normal? Did we do something wrong? And what should we do when…
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58. Can You Forgive Someone and Still Keep Your Distance?
On this episode of Beyond Sundays, Hannah leads a deeply honest conversation about something many Christians wrestle with quietly: forgiveness vs. boundaries. We talk about the tension between what we were taught growing up and what real life often looks like. What does forgiveness actually mean...
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Who Was Cain Afraid Of?
Most of us were introduced to Genesis in Sunday School—simple stories, clear answers, and tidy conclusions. But when you actually sit down and read Genesis for yourself, it’s anything but simple. In this episode of Beyond Sundays, we wrestle with the gap between the “Sunday School version” of...
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56. When Faith Meets Injustice: Seeing Clearly and Choosing Compassion
What does it really mean to seek justice as a follower of Jesus—and what does it cost us? In this episode of Beyond Sundays, we dig into what it looks like to see injustice clearly without giving in to judgment, division, or apathy. Using passages like Micah 6:8, Luke 10 (the Good Samaritan)…
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55. Why Spiritual Authority Gives Us the Ick (Even Though We Know It's Biblical)
What gives you the ick about spiritual authority—and why does it matter? In this episode of Beyond Sundays, Matt hosts a candid conversation called “Name the Ick,” where we unpack why certain expressions of church leadership make people uneasy, guarded, or burned out. From unquestioned authority...
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54. When Prayer Feels Heavy Silence, Rest, and the Christian Life
When prayer feels heavy, you’re not alone. In this episode of Beyond Sundays, Hannah leads a vulnerable conversation about something many Christians feel but rarely say out loud: sometimes prayer feels stressful… while silence doesn’t. Why does talking to God sometimes feel like pressure instead…
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53. Should We "Hate the Sin and Love the Sinner"?
“Hate the sin, love the sinner.” It’s one of the most common phrases in Christianity—but is it actually biblical? And more importantly… does it help people, or hurt them? In this episode of Beyond Sundays, we take an honest look at where this phrase came from, why Christians use it so often, and...
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52. Christian New Year's Resolutions - What to Keep and What to Leave Behind
As we close out the year, we wanted to pause and look back—not just at the episodes we released, but at how the conversations changed us along the way. In this reflective episode of Beyond Sundays, we revisit the moments from the past year that reshaped our faith, surprised us mid-conversation…
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S1 E51 - What 2025 Taught Us About Faith, Friendship, and Podcasting
Christmas didn’t arrive the way anyone expected—and that’s the point. In this episode of Beyond Sundays, we explore the Upside-Down story of Christmas through Luke 1–2, asking what it means that God chose humility over hype, shepherds over royalty, and a manger over a throne. From Mary’s...
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S1 E50 - The Upside Down Christmas: How God's Good News Reaches Everyone
Christmas didn’t arrive the way anyone expected—and that’s the point. In this episode of Beyond Sundays, we explore the Upside-Down story of Christmas through Luke 1–2, asking what it means that God chose humility over hype, shepherds over royalty, and a manger over a throne. From Mary’s...
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S1 E49 - Who Is My Neighbor? Exploring the Good Samaritan and True Christian Compassion
Episode 49 — Who Is My Neighbor? In this episode of Beyond Sundays — a Christian podcast from two friends trying to follow Jesus more closely — we dive deep into one of Jesus’ most famous teachings: the Parable of the Good Samaritan. What did Jesus really mean when He answered the question, “Who…
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S1 E48 - Dealing with an Angry God
Matt opens up about a significant struggle in his walk with God - justifying God's anger at certain points in the Bible. It's a conversation with a lot of vulnerability and some answers. However, we don't arrive at all the answers and that makes us wonder about the nature of faith and surrender,...
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S1 E47 - The Only Thing Missing is Jesus
Hannah and Matt dive in and have a tough and revealing conversation about the world as it stands right now. They are guided by one question - what if Jesus is missing? They consider the church, themselves, and how the church interplays with the world at large. Thanks for supporting the show!...
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S1 E46 - Weird Bible Stories - Elisha and the Bears
Hannah and Matt do one of their favorite things and dive into an odd Bible story. They focus in on the story of Elisha and the she-bears. What was really going on? Was it too harsh? Did God...misjudge the situation? And what does it tell us about compromising in the world now? Thanks for…
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S1 E45 - A Biblical Dinner Party Draft
Hannah and Matt do another draft episode. This time they draft a biblical dinner party. They each have to pull from the categories of story teller, thinker, peacemaker, and wild card. Who will be drafted? Who will stay on the board? Will there be a completely SHOCKING pick?? Thanks for supporting...
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S1 E44 - Blessed or Wicked - Let the Word Be Your Guide
Hannah and Matt circle a central core issue of the Bible - choice. Who will influence you? Where are your "spots" in life? And just as importantly, in addition to avoiding the evil, will you actually plug into God and remember the reason why we do all that we do in the first place? Will you...
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S1 E43 - Unseen Battles: Daniel and the Prince of Persia
Hannah and Matt talk spiritual warfare. What is it? Does the story recorded in Daniel 10 challenge some of our assumptions about how prayer works? What happens when a demon slows an angel down from answering a prayer? Thanks for supporting the show! Follow, rate, and review to help grow the...
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S1 E42 - A Christian Conversation About Witchcraft
Hannah and Matt wonder about witches and witchcraft. What are the origins? What about the biblical references? And, most importantly, how does it affect us in our walk with God today and what does it say about spirituality in our modern times? Thanks for supporting the show! Follow, rate, and...
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S1 E41 - We Are Our Habits
Habits can feel like a mountain. Hannah and Matt talk about how we might treat getting good ones started more like a mole hill. Practical advice aside though - how do habits and identity interplay and what do they say about us as followers of Jesus? Thanks for supporting the show! Follow, rate…
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S1 E40 - Praying Like We Mean It -Standing in the Gap
Hannah and Matt go to the intersection of prayer, intercession, and intensity and come out with a better understanding of how those things flow together. They focus in on intercession and talk about how to stand in the gap for someone else - and why it matters so much. Thanks for supporting the...
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S1 E39 - Beyond the Verse - Getting Deeper in the Bible
Hannah and Matt discuss the disconnect many people have with the Bible. Some find it boring or confusing. What's the solution? At least part of it is in tools to pull more out of the word - and so that's where they dive in deep! Thanks for supporting the show! Follow, rate, and review to help…
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S1 E38 - The Cost of Disobedience
Hannah and Matt consider the impacts of Saul's disobedience in 1 Samuel and then ask the much harder question about what disobedience means for us. How on guard do we have to be about our motives? The cross feels heavy in this episode. Thanks for supporting the show! Follow, rate, and review to...
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S1 E37 - The Dispute over Moses Body
Hannah and Matt consider an odd passage in the book of Jude that pits the archangel Michael against Satan in a dispute over Moses' body. What is going on here? What does it say about our need to always clap back and have the last word? They talk about that and so much more! Thanks for supporting...
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S1 E36 - What is Going on in Genesis 6?!
Hannah and Matt talk giants. Or rulers? Or descendants of Seth? Or what exactly is happening in Genesis 6? They uncover a deep conversation about being uncomfortable and our faith and everything in between. Thanks for supporting the show! Follow, rate, and review to help us grow the community.
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S1 E35 - Not All Sin is the Same
Is all sin the same? Hannah and Matt argue it's not, especially when viewed through the lens of transgressions vs iniquities. They take these seemingly synonymous words and make them come to life for each other, and listeners, in ways that are challenging and thought-provoking. Thanks for...
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S1 E34 - Tending the Orchard - Our Spiritual Gifts
Hannah and Matt drive towards a better understanding of the massive list of spiritual gifts that Paul sprinkles throughout the New Testament. They talk about if our spiritual gifts dovetail with our natural inclinations, or whether sometimes God pushes us into a place of discomfort. They don't…
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S1 E33 - Comfortable Christianity: Are We Playing it Too Safe?
Hannah and Matt discuss lukewarm Christianity. How does it creep in? What about our churches? Is this especially an American problem? And, how do we guard against it? Thanks for supporting the show! Follow, rate, and review to help grow the community.
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S1 E32 - Is the American Church Killing Itself?
Hannah and Matt debate just how deep the decline of the American church goes and how much the church itself is responsible for the decline. It's a raw episode where they share some of their most closely held beliefs about the Church. Thanks for supporting the show! Follow, rate, and review to…
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S1 E31 - Do Christians Have to Suffer to Serve God?
Suffering and persecution. Hannah and Matt take on these cheery topics and try to figure out whether they are guaranteed in our lives, if we should be seeking them out, and, as always, how to draw closer to Jesus regardless. Thanks for supporting the show! Follow, rate, and review to help us grow...
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S1 E30 - Jonah - Loving God, But Not Loving People
Hannah and Matt dive into the story of Jonah, and focus on the ending that no one pays attention to. Jonah got mad that Ninevah repented. What does this say about Jonah? What does it say about us? Who deserves God's mercy? Thanks for supporting the show! Follow, rate, and review to help us grow…
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S1 E29 - Elisha's Plow: Wrestling with God's Call
Hannah and Matt welcome special guest Pastor Michael Piercy to discuss the call of God in our lives. Is everyone called? Why is the example of a dramatic call like Elisha's not a good model for everyone? How do we shine in our "mundane" callings? Thanks for supporting the show! Follow, rate, and...
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S1 E28 - Rest: God's Blessing, Our Struggle
Hannah and Matt embrace rest. Why is it important? How has it changed over the years? How does it intersect with modern culture? And how do we make sense of scriptures that tell us to "enter God's rest" and also "not to be weary in well doing"? Thanks for supporting the show! Follow, rate, and...
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S1 E27 - Overanalyzing the Bible?
Hannah and Matt have a penetrating conversation on a critical issue - can you overanalyze the Bible? Does every detail apply to us in some way? What metaphors are important and what portions are simply part of the story? We look for a better way forward, as always! Thanks for supporting the show!...
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S1 E26 - Is it God, or is it Me?
Hannah and Matt try to wade through one of the hardest debates for Christians. When is it God and when is it us? How can we distinguish his voice? And is the answer sometimes that it's BOTH God and us?? Thanks for supporting the show! Follow, rate, and review to help grow the community.
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S1 E25 - Weird Bible Stories: Ehud the Left Handed Man
Hannah and Matt consider the odd tale of Ehud, the left handed deliverer of Israel. Why are odd stories in the Bible? What do we make of the fact that Ehud almost certainly had a disability? How do we learn to move in "gray areas," like Ehud did? Thanks for supporting the show! Follow, rate, and...
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S1 E24 - In the World, But Not of It
Hannah and Matt discuss the tricky path of how to hold the "dual citizenship" of heaven and earth. We are sojourners here, but while we're here, how do we mix in with the culture as "salt," but retain our "saltiness." It's an age-old struggle for Christians. Thanks for supporting the show!…
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S1 E23 - Grace, Repentance, and the Illusion of Perfection
Hannah and Matt travel the cycle of grace and repentance. Issues of "Performance Christianity", the "Comparison Trap", and the illusion of perfection come up. They take a look at the story of the prodigal son from the perspective of the older brother and much more! Thanks for supporting the show!...
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S1 E22 - A Man's Place in a Modern World
Hannah and Matt have a heart to heart about men. Why do men seem to be struggling with a modern world? Was Jesus an "alpha male"? And what does it mean to be a man in the kingdom of God? Thanks for supporting the show! Follow, rate, and review to help grow the community.
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S1 E21 - Shedding Labels: How Birth Order Shapes Us - And How to Let Go
Hannah and Matt, two eldest siblings, take a look at birth order in this episode. How does it shape us? What are the positives and negatives of the traits that birth order often aligns with? And, most importantly, how do these traits impact our walk with God? Thanks for supporting the show!…
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S1 E20 - How Old is the Earth? Does It Really Matter?
Hannah and Matt reach for new horizons in an episode about how old the earth is. They consider different options and give their own thoughts on the matter. But, then focus on the larger questions that matter: does it matter? Why do we get so defensive about it? What do we do when the Bible…
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S1 E19: Called to Lead - A Conversation on Women in the Church
Hannah and Matt consider the role of women in the church. They check in on some (seemingly) contradictory scriptural passages, and focus in on Hannah's experience has been. As usual, the conclusions they draw are surprising and varied. Thanks for supporting the show! Follow, rate, and review to...
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S1 E18 - Matt is Afraid to Die. Is that Ok?
Hannah and Matt consider death. They share some of their own personal interactions with death, talk about how modern western culture runs from death, and attempt to arrive at a biblical worldview of this tough subject. Thanks for supporting the podcast! Follow, rate, and review to help grow the...
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S1 E17 - The Power of Your Testimony
What about your story? Hannah and Matt consider the power of God in our lives from all angles. Why do we share our testimony? Why do we stop? What if our story isn't "big enough"? And how does our testimony make the whole Bible click into place? Thanks for supporting the show! Follow, rate, and...
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A new show about faith and friendship with a pledge of being open and honest about our victories and defeats.
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