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Deeper Than Sunday
by Grace Church San Diego
Every week Grace Church San Diego's teaching pastor takes questions, defends that week's sermon and challenges listeners to live out what they heard on Sunday. This podcast exists to be an extension of our weekly gathering, something to ponder, and in some ways, form you to be closer to Jesus than before you started listening.
Episodes
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PB&J | Vision Series
Josh, Elise and Jeff go Deeper Than Sunday with the church in Antioch in Acts 13, a local community of believers that became a launching point for the gospel to reach the nations. We'll talk about becoming a church that doesn't just gather people but sends them, and what that might mean for each…
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Negative 399 crowns | Vision Series
Josh, Jeff, Elise and Alex go Deeper Than Sunday with the start of Grace's annual Vision Series and one simple question: what does Jesus call a win? We'll talk about the mission Jesus gave His church, what happened in Acts when ordinary followers took Him seriously, and why we need to remember…
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Act like a child...of God | Luke
Omar, Elise and Jeff go Deeper Than Sunday with Jesus’ baptism and genealogy, and how Luke uses Jesus’ family line to show us who He is and what He came to restore. We’ll talk about the new identity we have in Christ, the reach of God’s grace, and what it means to be part of a new family as...
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John the Southern Baptizer | Luke
Jeff, Josh, Elise and Alex go Deeper Than Sunday with John the Baptist’s call to prepare the way for King Jesus, and what it means to respond to him with repentance.
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Manger to Ministry | Luke
Josh, Elise and Alex go Deeper Than Sunday with Jesus at twelve years old in the temple, what it means to know who we are and whose we are, and how Jesus’ purpose can shape the way we live.
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Podcast Mode | Luke
Pastor Scott, Jeff and Elise go Deeper Than Sunday with Luke 2 and the question of who Jesus really is, what it means to recognize Him for who He is, and how that recognition calls us out of complacency and into worship.
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Her? | Sexual Purity
Elder Kemper and Jeff go Deeper Than Sunday with a conversation about sexual purity, relationships, and what it looks like to navigate God’s design for our sexuality.
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Kindness Club (woo woo) | Luke
Elise, Josh and Alex go Deeper Than Sunday with Zechariah’s song, God’s faithfulness to his promises, and the tender mercy behind His rescue. We’ll talk about what it looks like to live like John the Baptist, where the greatest thing about you is not you.
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Adam's Song | Luke
Josh, Elise, Jeff and Alex go Deeper Than Sunday with Mary’s visit to Elizabeth, John’s leap for joy, and Mary’s song of faith in a God who keeps His promises. We’ll talk about what it means to trust God in the unfinished moments of life, knowing that Jesus is already Lord and His presence brings...
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Charitable beef | Luke
Pastor Josh, Elise, Jeff and Alex go Deeper Than Sunday with Mary’s unexpected calling, what it means to find favor with God, and how we can trust Him when we don’t fully understand what He’s doing.
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Its a vibe | Luke
Pastor Omar, Jeff, and Elise go Deeper Than Sunday with the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, exploring what it means to trust God in seasons of waiting. They talk about staying faithful when prayers seem unanswered, why God's silence does not mean His absence, and how waiting is never wasted…
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The never ending buffet | Prayer
Elder Yo, Jeff, and Elise go Deeper Than Sunday with a conversation about prayer, exploring why it matters, how it shapes our relationship with God, and practical ways to make it a regular part of everyday life.
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Soft Launch the Holy Spirit | Why Church?
Jeff, Elise, Alex and Pastor Josh go Deeper Than Sunday with the mission of the church, why the church exists at all, and how God invites His people into something bigger than an organization. They explore what makes the church counter-formational, the role of the Holy Spirit, and what it means…
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Sideball | Why Church?
Jeff, Elise, Alex, and Pastor Scott go Deeper Than Sunday with spiritual formation, the habits and influences that shape us, and how God uses the local church, through His Word, worship, prayer, community, and discipleship, to form His people into the likeness of Christ.
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Death by PDF | Why Church?
Pastor Scott, Jeff, Elise, and Alex go Deeper Than Sunday with why the church matters, how we're being shaped by the culture around us, and God's design for the church as a counter-cultural community that forms us into the image of Jesus.
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Bring out the olives | Special Episode
Jeff, Elise, Ruth, and Pastor Scott go Deeper Than Sunday with a conversation about the Grace Counseling Center, the role counseling can play in spiritual and emotional health, and how the church can support people through life's challenges. They discuss common misconceptions about counseling and...
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Covetry | 10 Commandments
Jeff, Elise, and Pastor Josh go Deeper Than Sunday with the tenth commandment, covetousness, comparison, and the hidden desires of our hearts. They discuss what it means to find true contentment in a culture driven by constant accumulation, and the good news of a life where grace, not envy,...
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But I like surprise parties | 10 Commandments
Jeff, Elise, Alex and Pastor Josh go Deeper Than Sunday with the ninth commandment, truth-telling, false witness, and the stories we tell about others and ourselves. They discuss what it means to reflect a God who cannot lie, and the good news of a courtroom where grace, not deception, has the...
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Steal from the Rich? | 10 Commandments
Jeff, Elise, Alex, and Pastor Josh go Deeper Than Sunday with the eighth commandment, what stealing reveals about our hearts, and how trust in God shapes the way we view work, money, possessions, contentment, and generosity. They unpack the deeper vision behind “do not steal” and explore the...
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A cistern is not a pitcher | 10 Commandments
Jeff, Elise, Alex, and Pastor Josh go Deeper Than Sunday as they discuss the seventh commandment, God's design for faithfulness in marriage, and how temptation, betrayal, and self-gratification impact our relationships. They also explore how the gospel speaks to regret, shame, and brokenness,...
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When the water turns bitter | 10 Commandments
Pastor Omar, Elise, and Jeff go Deeper Than Sunday with anger, bitterness, and what Jesus reveals about the deeper heart behind the commandment “You Shall Not Murder.” They talk about what happens when we stop seeing people as made in the image of God, and how Jesus calls us not just to avoid...
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It ran in the family until it ran into me | 10 Commandments
Pastor Josh, Jeff, Elise, and Alex go Deeper Than Sunday with honoring your father and mother, family dynamics, authority, and how the gospel reshapes generational patterns. They talk through what biblical honor means, what it doesn’t mean, and how this commandment can feel deeply personal and...
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work, work, work, work, work | 10 Commandments
Pastor Josh, Jeff, Elise, and Alex go Deeper Than Sunday with Sabbath, rest, productivity, and why God commands His people to stop working and trust Him. They talk through the worlds rhythm of endless production versus God’s rhythm of being with Him, being image bearers, and learning that our…
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AM Prayer, PM Fighter | Ten Commandments
Elise, Meghan and Pastor Scott go Deeper Than Sunday with the third commandment, the weight of God’s name, and what it really means to carry it in our everyday lives.
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You aren’t safe here | 10 Commandments
Jeff, Elise, Alex and Pastor Josh go Deeper Than Sunday with the second commandment, what idolatry really looks like today, and the subtle ways we reshape God into something we can manage.
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Get those gods out of my face | 10 Commandments
Jeff, Elise, Alex and Pastor Josh go Deeper Than Sunday with the weight of the first commandment, what it meant for Israel coming out of Egypt, and how God alone shapes our identity and freedom today.
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April 14, 2026 | 10 Commandments: Week 1
Jeff, Elise, Alex and Pastor Scott go Deeper Than Sunday with the purpose behind the Ten Commandments, what they reveal about who God is, and whether they lead to restriction or true freedom.
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March 31, 2026 | James: Week 8
Jeff, Ashley, Alex, and Pastor Josh go Deeper Than Sunday as they wrap up James, reflecting on what it looks like to truly live out our faith, the call to patience and perseverance, the power of prayer in seasons of suffering, and they also take a moment to honor Ashley in her final episode.
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March 24, 2026 | James: Week 7
Josh, Elise, Jeff, and Alex go Deeper Than Sunday with James 4:13–5:6, talking about planning, control, the pull of wealth, and what it looks like to build our lives around God instead of ourselves. Plus, somehow, they also cannot stop talking about Turkish delights.
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March 16, 2026 | Member Con Live Special
Jeff, Ashley, Alex, and Pastor Josh go Deeper Than Sunday with all things Member Con, what’s happening in the life and growth of the church, and how the Holy Spirit leads us in it all. This live episode also includes Sheep Speak, with questions straight from the audience.
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March 10, 2026 | James: Week 6
Jeff, Elise, and Pastor Omar go Deeper Than Sunday with the question James asks in 3:13–18, who is truly wise, and how to tell the difference between God’s wisdom and the counterfeit wisdom the world offers. They talk about how the wisdom we listen to shapes the direction of our lives and what it...
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March 3, 2026 | James: Week 5
Jeff, Ashley, and Pastor Josh go Deeper Than Sunday with some serious banter as they unpack what it means to bridle the tongue in James 3, wrestle with how often we miss the mark with our words, and talk honestly about living faithfully when so much still feels unknown.
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February 24, 2026 | James: Week 4
Jeff, Elise, and Pastor Josh go Deeper Than Sunday with James 2:14–26, talking through faith and works, whether James disagrees with Paul, and what it really means that faith without works is dead. They wrestle with what saving faith looks like and how the Gospel becomes visible in everyday life.
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February 10, 2026 | James: Week 3
Josh, Ashley, and Jeff go Deeper Than Sunday with James 1:19–27, talking about being quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger, and why hearing the Word without doing it can quietly leave us unchanged. They unpack self-justification, image management, and how real freedom is found not in…
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February 3, 2026 | James: Week 2
Josh, Elise, Ashley, and Jeff go Deeper Than Sunday with temptation, where it comes from, why it has so much pull, and what James shows us about what’s happening beneath the surface of our hearts, along with how God meets us with grace as we learn to resist and return to Him.
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January 27, 2026 | James: Week 1
Jeff, Ashley, and Pastor Josh go Deeper Than Sunday with the opening of James, talking about faith that shows up in real life, why joy and trials aren’t opposites, and how God uses suffering to grow endurance and deepen trust when life feels heavy.
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January 20, 2026 | Pray for Workers: Week 3
Jeff, Ashley, and Pastor Scott go Deeper Than Sunday with prayer that forms us, contending when it feels uncomfortable, and how God shapes workers who endure and stay faithful when it costs something.
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January 13, 2026 | Pray for Workers: Week 2
Jeff, Ashley, and Pastor Josh go Deeper Than Sunday with the connection between prayer and mission in Colossians 4, how prayer shapes the way we live and speak in everyday life, and what it looks like to engage people with grace, wisdom, and courage when opportunities arise.
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January 6, 2026 | Pray for Workers: Week 1
Jeff, Ashley, and Pastor Josh go Deeper Than Sunday with prayer as the starting point for a new year, Jesus’ words in Matthew 9 about a plentiful harvest and few workers, and what it looks like to be available to God in our families, neighborhoods, and city.
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December 15, 2025 | Ephesians: Week 15
Jeff, Ashley, and Pastor Josh go Deeper Than Sunday with the armor of God; what it really means to stand firm in Christ, live as God’s new humanity, and remain steady when darkness pushes back.
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December 8, 2025 | Ephesians: Week 14
Jeff, Ashley, and Pastor Josh go Deeper Than Sunday with Ephesians 6 — standing firm against unseen powers, finding strength in Christ’s victory, and learning what it means to put on the full armor of God.
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December 1, 2025 | Ephesians: Week 13
Jeff, Ashley, and Pastor Omar go Deeper Than Sunday as Paul turns to the topic of work — how the gospel transforms our workplaces, why our real boss is Jesus, and what it means to work with a heart of worship even when it’s hard.
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November 24, 2025 | Ephesians: Week 12
Alex, Ashley, Liz, and Pastor Josh go Deeper Than Sunday with biblical parenting: formation over performance, patience over pressure, and how the gospel shapes families, heals generational patterns, and redefines success.
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November 17, 2025 | Ephesians: Week 11
Jeff, Ashley, Pastor Josh, and Liz go Deeper Than Sunday as we unpack God’s beautiful design for women, what true strength looks like, and how living out that calling helps families and the church flourish.
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November 10, 2025 | Ephesians: Week 11
Jeff, Ashley, and Pastor Josh go Deeper Than Sunday as we look at God’s calling for husbands, what Christlike responsibility really means, and how godly manhood strengthens marriages, families, and the church.
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November 3, 2025 | Ephesians: Week 10
Jeff, Ashley, and Pastor Josh go Deeper Than Sunday as we return to Ephesians to talk about marriage — God’s design, the beauty of covenant love, and what it means for all of us to be the beloved bride of Christ.
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October 27, 2025 | Made to Multiply: Week 4
Pastor Josh, Ashley, and Alex go Deeper Than Sunday as they tackle missions, what it means to let the nations be glad, and dive a little deeper theologically while Jeff’s out for the week.
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October 20, 2025 | Made to Multiply: Week 3
Pastor Scott, Liz, and Jeff go Deeper Than Sunday as they unpack what it really means to be with Jesus — learning to rest in His presence, listen to His voice, and find faith even when we don’t feel Him near.
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October 13, 2025 | Made to Multiply: Week 2
Jeff, Ashley, and Pastor Josh go Deeper Than Sunday with Acts 2, what church looks like today at Grace through House Church, and what it means to live as disciples who make disciples.
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October 6, 2025 | Made to Multiply: Week 1
Jeff, Ashley, and Pastor Josh go Deeper Than Sunday with Alex's returns from Guatemala, disciple-making in everyday life, and what it means for our church to fully step into God’s vision to multiply disciples, leaders, missionaries, and churches.
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Every week Grace Church San Diego's teaching pastor takes questions, defends that week's sermon and challenges listeners to live out what they heard on Sunday. This podcast exists to be an extension of our weekly gathering, something to ponder, and in some ways, form you to be closer to Jesus than before you started listening.
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