Harvest, Beyond Sunday

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Today, we're continuing to shine a spotlight on the various ministries of our church. This week, we're joined by Young Adults Director Julius James, Adult Ministries Pastor Kent Austell, and Women's Internship Director Tiffany Cummins to learn more about our College/Young Adult Ministry and the Harvest Internship. Tune in today to hear about the heart behind each of these areas, get info on how to plug in, and understand how these ministries contribute to the larger mission of Harvest Church!

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! This week, we're continuing to shine a spotlight on the various ministries of our church. Today, we're joined by our Student Ministry team, made up of Dyllan Smith and Grace Pearson, who serve our high-schoolers, as well as Jackson Munyon and Mattie Hughes, who serve our junior-high students. Tune in today to hear about the heart behind StuMin, get info on how to plug in, and understand how StuMin contributes to the larger mission of Harvest Church!

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! For the next several weeks, we are shining a spotlight on the various ministries of our church. Today, we are joined by Preschool Director Jessica Vandagriff and Elementary Children's Director Sam Killion to learn more about our Preschool and Kids Ministries. Tune in today to hear about the heart behind each of these areas, get info on how to plug in, and understand how our Preschool and Kids Ministries contribute to the larger mission of Harvest Church!

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Today, we're joined by Wes Selecman for a deeper dive into his sermon on Matthew 7:24-29 from this past Sunday. Thank you for following along with us this summer as we've been journeying back through the Sermon on the Mount! In the next few weeks, we'll be interviewing members of our church staff to help you understand the who, what, when, where, and why of our various ministry areas. Listen in to learn more about the heart and vision behind Preschool & Kids; Student Ministry; College, Young Adults & the Internship; Worship & the Harvest Collective; Home Groups & Sunday Schools; and Missions. You'll also receive guidance on how to get plugged into each of these areas! Then stay tuned for our Fall 2026 season, where we'll discuss John Piper's book Battling Unbelief: Defeating Sin with Superior Pleasure. We hope you'll join us!

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Today, we're joined by Noah Martin for a deeper dive into his sermon on Matthew 7:13-23 from this past Sunday. Join us throughout the summer as we journey back through the Sermon on the Mount as a church body!

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Today, we're joined by Steve Winstead for a deeper dive into his sermon on Matthew 7:1-12 from Sunday, July 26. Join us throughout the summer as we journey back through the Sermon on the Mount as a church body!

Tune in today to hear about the upcoming semester of Men's & Women's Bible Study! In this promo episode, Ben Fasano and Sonia Watkins share about the vision behind MBS & WBS, introduce the books that they'll be exploring in the fall, and lay out the logistics of each study. Registration opens August 1!

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Today, we're joined by Julius James for a deeper dive into his sermon on Matthew 6:25-34 from this past Sunday. Join us throughout the summer as we journey back through the Sermon on the Mount as a church body!

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Today, we're joined by Brooks Kimmey for a deeper dive into his sermon on Matthew 6:19-24 from this past Sunday. Join us throughout the summer as we journey back through the Sermon on the Mount as a church body!

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Today, we're joined by Emanuel Magliocchini for a deeper dive into his sermon on Matthew 6:7-18 from this past Sunday. Join us throughout the summer as we journey back through the Sermon on the Mount as a church body!

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Today, we're joined by Dyllan Smith for a deeper dive into his sermon on Matthew 6:1-6 from this past Sunday. Join us throughout the summer as we journey back through the Sermon on the Mount as a church body!

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Today, we're joined by Kent Austell for a deeper dive into his sermon on Matthew 5:38–48 from this past Sunday. Join us throughout the summer as we journey back through the Sermon on the Mount as a church body!

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Today, we're joined by Seth Jewell for a deeper dive into his sermon on Matthew 5:27–37 from this past Sunday. Join us throughout the summer as we journey back through the Sermon on the Mount as a church body!

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Today, we're joined by Robby Flack for a deeper dive into his sermon on Matthew 5:21–26 from this past Sunday. Join us throughout the summer as we journey back through the Sermon on the Mount as a church body!

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Today, we're joined by Jackson Munyon for a deeper dive into his sermon on Matthew 5:13–20 from this past Sunday, where Jackson challenged us to (1) Be Distinct, (2) Be Visible, and (3) Be Righteous. Join us throughout the summer as we journey back through the Sermon on the Mount as a church body!

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Today, we're joined by Ben Fasano for a deeper dive into his sermon on the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1–12) from this past Sunday. Join us throughout the summer as we journey back through the Sermon on the Mount as a church body!

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Today, we're joined by Ronnie Stevens for a deeper dive into his overview on the Sermon on the Mount from this past Sunday. Join us throughout the summer as we journey back through the Sermon on the Mount as a church body!

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Join us today for the final episode of our Spring 2026 season. The Sermon on the Mount leaves us with a radical and inescapable choice—either to follow Jesus or to reject him. What we choose, however, depends on our response to a deeper question: Who is this preacher? Or in Jesus' own words, "Who do you say that I am?" Tune in to hear why this is the most important question of all time—and why your answer is the most important thing about you. Please join us the next few months as we interview the preachers from our upcoming summer series. As the Lord would have it, we will be journeying through the Sermon on the Mount on Sunday mornings from now until early August. Don't miss this chance to dig even deeper into the treasure trove that is this one-of-a-kind sermon from our one-of-a-kind savior!

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Join us this week as we tackle the topic of false prophets. What does it mean to enter the Kingdom of God by the narrow gate? And how should we respond to any false teaching we encounter? Tune in today to hear more! Mentioned in this episode – Little Pilgrim's Big Journey: https://lithoskids.com/products/little-pilgrims-big-journey-complete-boxed-set We are using John Stott’s The Message of the Sermon on the Mount to guide our conversation this season — click here to purchase a copy of your own: https://bit.ly/4bzYgZI

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Join us this week as we discuss how Jesus instructs us to relate to one another and to our Heavenly Father. What does Jesus mean when he says not to judge others? And why does he invite us to persist in prayer to the Father? Tune in today to hear more! We are using John Stott’s The Message of the Sermon on the Mount to guide our conversation this season — click here to purchase a copy of your own: https://bit.ly/4bzYgZI

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Join us this week as we explore Jesus' teaching on Christian ambition. What's the true treasure that we're to seek? And how does it serve as the antidote to worry and anxiety? Tune in today to hear more! We are using John Stott’s The Message of the Sermon on the Mount to guide our conversation this season — click here to purchase a copy of your own: https://bit.ly/4bzYgZI

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Join us this week as we discuss Jesus' instructions for prayer. You may know the Lord's prayer by heart—but have you pondered what it means? How can we ensure that our prayers are not mechanical but thoughtful? Tune in today to hear more! We are using John Stott’s The Message of the Sermon on the Mount to guide our conversation this season — click here to purchase a copy of your own: https://bit.ly/4bzYgZI

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Join us this week as we talk about how Jesus distinguishes between true and hypocritical religion. What does it look like to give, pray, and fast in a way that honors the Lord? And how do we avoid hypocrisy? Tune in today to hear more! We are using John Stott’s The Message of the Sermon on the Mount to guide our conversation this season — click here to purchase a copy of your own: https://bit.ly/4bzYgZI

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Join us this week as we discuss Jesus' teaching on non-retaliation and active love. Why is loving our enemies so hard to do but so vital to our spiritual well-being and witness? Tune in today to hear more! We are using John Stott’s The Message of the Sermon on the Mount to guide our conversation this season — click here to purchase a copy of your own: https://bit.ly/4bzYgZI

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! This week, Wes and Noah are joined by Associate Pastor Ben Fasano as they discuss Jesus' teaching on faithfulness in marriage and honesty in speech. Today also marks a special milestone — the 200th episode of the Harvest Beyond Sunday Podcast! Thank you so much for your steadfast support and engagement. We pray it continues to edify and enrich you in the seasons to come! We are using John Stott’s The Message of the Sermon on the Mount to guide our conversation this season — click here to purchase a copy of your own: https://bit.ly/4bzYgZI

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! This week, Sonia and Noah are joined by Austin Hamilton, Lead Pastor of Harvest Fayette, as they explore Jesus' warnings about anger and lust. Why is anger so dangerous for our spiritual health? And why does Jesus use the startling imagery of tearing out an eye and cutting off a hand to avoid lust? Tune in today to hear the answers! We are using John Stott’s The Message of the Sermon on the Mount to guide our conversation this season — click here to purchase a copy of your own: https://bit.ly/4bzYgZI

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Join us this week as we discuss Jesus' teaching on the true nature of righteousness. What does Jesus mean when he says, "Unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven"? And how should we view Old Testament law in the light of Christ? Tune in today to learn more! We are using John Stott’s The Message of the Sermon on the Mount to guide our conversation this season — click here to purchase a copy of your own: https://bit.ly/4bzYgZI

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! This week we're joined by Harvest member Rich McGhee as we explore what it means for Christians to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world—the two images that Jesus employs to describe the influence of his followers on the world. How should Christians engage the world?  How should the world be different because we're a part of it?  Tune in today to learn more! We are using John Stott’s The Message of the Sermon on the Mount to guide our conversation this season — click here to purchase a copy of your own: https://bit.ly/4bzYgZI

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! This week we're joined by Junior High Director Jackson Munyon as we tackle the rest of the Beatitudes, where Jesus describes the unique character of his followers. What are the defining qualities of a Christ-transformed heart? And what does Jesus mean by his people being "blessed"? Tune in today to learn more! We are using John Stott’s The Message of the Sermon on the Mount to guide our conversation this season — click here to purchase a copy of your own: https://bit.ly/4bzYgZI

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! In today's special episode, Noah is joined by Kathryn Vaughan and Ronnie Stevens for a brief overview of Lent 2026 at Harvest, followed by a conversation about the biblical foundations, discipline, and purposes of fasting. We pray you'll consider how to incorporate fasting into your preparation for Easter and are delighted to offer resources to help you get started. Check out the links below for more info! Lent & Easter at Harvest: https://www.harvestmemphis.org/lent-intro Fasting Guide: https://www.harvestmemphis.org/fasting-guide  

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Join us this week as we begin to unpack the Beatitudes, where Jesus describes the unique character of his followers. What are the defining qualities of a Christ-transformed heart? And what does Jesus mean by his people being "blessed"? Tune in today to learn more! We are using John Stott’s The Message of the Sermon on the Mount to guide our conversation this season — click here to purchase a copy of your own: https://bit.ly/4bzYgZI

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Today we're kicking off our journey through the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus shows us in vivid and specific terms what it means to obey him from the heart and how to live as a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven. This week we're answering the question, "What exactly is the Sermon on the Mount?"  Tune in to learn more about the history behind the sermon and why it remains relevant for believers in every time and place.We are using John Stott’s The Message of the Sermon on the Mount to guide our conversation this season — click here to purchase a copy of your own: https://bit.ly/4bzYgZIOther resources mentioned in this episode:D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Studies in the Sermon on the Mount: https://bit.ly/46d9MXEOswald Chambers, Studies in the Sermon on the Mount: God's Character and the Believer's Conduct: https://bit.ly/4cCjs1A

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Today we're tackling the third and final part of our mini-series on Spiritual Growth for 2026. Are you looking for ways to use your spiritual gifts in the life of the church? Curious to know more about missions opportunities? Tune in to hear about avenues for service and mission, here at Harvest and beyond!Afterwards, join us as we journey through the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus shows us in vivid and specific terms what it means to obey him from the heart and how to live as a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven. We are using John Stott’s The Message of the Sermon on the Mount to guide our conversation this season — click here to purchase a copy of your own: https://bit.ly/4bzYgZIClick here to learn more about Service Teams at Harvest: https://www.harvestmemphis.org/serve

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Today we're tackling part two of our mini-series on Spiritual Growth for 2026. Are you limping along in your prayer life?  Do you often feel too busy or distracted to pray, or simply don't know where to start? Tune in to hear practical tips from our team on how to strengthen your prayer life in the coming year. We're excited to be joined this week by Harvest elder Elliot Cunningham!Afterwards, join us as we journey through the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus shows us in vivid and specific terms what it means to obey him from the heart and how to live as a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven. We are using John Stott’s The Message of the Sermon on the Mount to guide our conversation this season — click here to purchase a copy of your own: https://bit.ly/4bzYgZI

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! This week, we're kicking off our three-part mini-series on Spiritual Growth for 2026. If you're struggling to stay in the Word daily and looking for practical help in this area, today's episode is for you! Tune in to hear pointers from Wes, Sonia, and Noah on how to enhance your Bible intake in the new year. Next week, we'll be talking about how to deepen your prayer life before wrapping up the week after with a conversation about living on mission in 2026.Afterwards, join us as we journey through the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus shows us in vivid and specific terms what it means to obey him from the heart and how to live as a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven. We are using John Stott’s The Message of the Sermon on the Mount to guide our conversation this season — click here to purchase a copy of your own: https://bit.ly/4bzYgZI

Welcome back, Beyond Sunday listeners! Tune into this special episode to learn more about our upcoming Men's and Women's Bible Studies. We're joined by Adult Ministries Pastor Kent Austell and our very own Sonia Watkins, who are introducing the books for this semester, laying out the logistics, and sharing about the heart behind our Men's and Women's Bible Studies. You don't want to miss it!Sign up for Women's Bible Study here: https://harvestmemphis.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3353870Sign up for Men's Bible Study here: https://harvestmemphis.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3342062We're also previewing our spring season, which we're excited to kick off! We'll get started with a three-part mini-series on Spiritual Growth in the New Year. Tune in to hear practical tips on how to enhance your Bible reading, deepen your prayer life, and live on mission in 2026. Then join us as we journey through the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus shows us in vivid and specific terms what it means to obey him from the heart and how to live as a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven.We are using John Stott’s The Message of the Sermon on the Mount to guide our conversation this season — click here to purchase a copy of your own: https://bit.ly/4bzYgZI

This week, Wes, Sonia, and Noah officially wrap up our How People Change series, after a year of exploring how the Gospel informs and empowers heart change! Thank you so much for following along in our study. See you in the spring!How People Change, by Paul David Tripp and Timothy Lane: https://amzn.to/4dzOeGXIn case you missed it, please see below for links to the figures mentioned in previous episodes:Figure 6.1: https://bit.ly/42jsR7vFigure 6.2: https://bit.ly/3Ee1d3TFigure 6.3: https://bit.ly/3G0fnq4X-Ray Questions: https://bit.ly/4jg216Q

This week, Wes and Noah tackle the second half of "Fruit 2: New and Surprising Fruit." Only one more episode to go in our How People Change series, after a year of studying how the Gospel informs and empowers heart change!How People Change, by Paul David Tripp and Timothy Lane: https://amzn.to/4dzOeGXIn case you missed it, please see below for links to the figures mentioned in previous episodes:Figure 6.1: https://bit.ly/42jsR7vFigure 6.2: https://bit.ly/3Ee1d3TFigure 6.3: https://bit.ly/3G0fnq4X-Ray Questions: https://bit.ly/4jg216Q

This week, Sonia and Noah are joined by Brooks Kimmey, Young Families Pastor at Harvest, as they discuss the first half of "Fruit 2: New and Surprising Fruit." We are rounding third in our How People Change series, after a year of studying how the Gospel informs and empowers heart change!How People Change, by Paul David Tripp and Timothy Lane: https://amzn.to/4dzOeGXIn case you missed it, please see below for links to the figures mentioned in previous episodes:Figure 6.1: https://bit.ly/42jsR7vFigure 6.2: https://bit.ly/3Ee1d3TFigure 6.3: https://bit.ly/3G0fnq4X-Ray Questions: https://bit.ly/4jg216Q

This week, Wes, Sonia, and Noah are joined by special guest and Harvest elder Kenric Duncan for our second How People Change testimony. Tune in to hear about Kenric's journey through the series, and how the Lord has produced fruit in his spiritual walk and workplace relationships through this process.  We hope you'll join us as we near the end of our How People Change series, and see how the Gospel informs and empowers heart change!How People Change, by Paul David Tripp and Timothy Lane: https://amzn.to/4dzOeGXIn case you missed it, please see below for links to the figures mentioned in previous episodes:Figure 6.1: https://bit.ly/42jsR7vFigure 6.2: https://bit.ly/3Ee1d3TFigure 6.3: https://bit.ly/3G0fnq4X-Ray Questions: https://bit.ly/4jg216Q

This week, Sonia and Noah are joined by special guest and Harvest member Casey Stover for the first of two How People Change testimonies. Tune in to hear about Casey's journey through the book and podcast, and how the Lord has produced fruit in her life and marriage through this process.  We hope you'll join us as we near the end of our How People Change series, and see how the Gospel informs and empowers heart change!How People Change, by Paul David Tripp and Timothy Lane: https://amzn.to/4dzOeGXIn case you missed it, please see below for links to the figures mentioned in previous episodes:Figure 6.1: https://bit.ly/42jsR7vFigure 6.2: https://bit.ly/3Ee1d3TFigure 6.3: https://bit.ly/3G0fnq4X-Ray Questions: https://bit.ly/4jg216Q

This week, Wes, Sonia, and Noah walk through Paul's letter to the Philippians as a case study in Gospel-driven change. Tune in to hear how the heat in Paul's life produced fruit rather than thorns thanks to the transformative power of the cross. Join us as we near the end of our How People Change series, and see how the Gospel informs and empowers the change process!How People Change, by Paul David Tripp and Timothy Lane: https://amzn.to/4dzOeGXIn case you missed it, please see below for links to the figures mentioned in previous episodes:Figure 6.1: https://bit.ly/42jsR7vFigure 6.2: https://bit.ly/3Ee1d3TFigure 6.3: https://bit.ly/3G0fnq4X-Ray Questions: https://bit.ly/4jg216Q

This week, Wes, Sonia, and Noah are joined by associate pastor Ben Fasano as they tackle "Fruit 1: Real Heart Change." Join us the next few months as we revisit How People Change and see how the Gospel informs and empowers the change process!How People Change, by Paul David Tripp and Timothy Lane: https://amzn.to/4dzOeGXIn case you missed it, please see below for links to the figures mentioned in previous episodes:Figure 6.1: https://bit.ly/42jsR7vFigure 6.2: https://bit.ly/3Ee1d3TFigure 6.3: https://bit.ly/3G0fnq4X-Ray Questions: https://bit.ly/4jg216Q

This week, Wes, Sonia, and Noah discuss the second half of "Cross 2: The Cross and Daily Living." Join us the next few months as we revisit How People Change and see how the Gospel informs and empowers the change process!How People Change, by Paul David Tripp and Timothy Lane: https://amzn.to/4dzOeGXIn case you missed it, please see below for links to the figures mentioned in previous episodes:Figure 6.1: https://bit.ly/42jsR7vFigure 6.2: https://bit.ly/3Ee1d3TFigure 6.3: https://bit.ly/3G0fnq4X-Ray Questions: https://bit.ly/4jg216Q

This week, Wes, Sonia, and Noah discuss the first half of "Cross 2: The Cross and Daily Living." Join us the next few months as we revisit How People Change and see how the Gospel informs and empowers the change process!How People Change, by Paul David Tripp and Timothy Lane: https://amzn.to/4dzOeGXIn case you missed it, please see below for links to the figures mentioned in previous episodes:Figure 6.1: https://bit.ly/42jsR7vFigure 6.2: https://bit.ly/3Ee1d3TFigure 6.3: https://bit.ly/3G0fnq4X-Ray Questions: https://bit.ly/4jg216Q

This week, Wes, Sonia, and Noah are joined again by Kent Austell, our new Adult Ministries Pastor, as they tackle "Cross 1: New Identity and New Potential." Join us the next few months as we revisit How People Change and see how the Gospel informs and empowers the change process!How People Change, by Paul David Tripp and Timothy Lane: https://amzn.to/4dzOeGXIn case you missed it, please see below for links to the figures mentioned in previous episodes:Figure 6.1: https://bit.ly/42jsR7vFigure 6.2: https://bit.ly/3Ee1d3TFigure 6.3: https://bit.ly/3G0fnq4X-Ray Questions: https://bit.ly/4jg216Q

New season, here we come!  Today, Wes, Sonia, and Noah are joined by Kent Austell, our new Adult Ministries Pastor, as they kick off part two of our How People Change study. This episode, the team introduces Kent and does a brief recap of our spring season in preparation for the fall. Join us the next few months as we revisit How People Change and see how the Gospel informs and empowers the change process!How People Change, by Paul David Tripp and Timothy Lane: https://amzn.to/4dzOeGXIn case you missed it, please see below for links to the figures mentioned in previous episodes:Figure 6.1: https://bit.ly/42jsR7vFigure 6.2: https://bit.ly/3Ee1d3TFigure 6.3: https://bit.ly/3G0fnq4X-Ray Questions: https://bit.ly/4jg216Q

Today, Wes, Sonia, and Noah are joined by Lead Pastor Kennon Vaughan for a follow-up discussion on sins of the tongue, which Kennon addressed this past Sunday. This episode concludes our summer series in Respectable Sins. We hope this summer has been an excellent opportunity to identify and explore "hidden thorns" in your life. Join us as we revisit How People Change this fall and see how the Gospel informs and empowers the change process!Respectable Sins, by Jerry Bridges: https://amzn.to/44RQ4ATHow People Change, by Paul David Tripp and Timothy Lane: https://amzn.to/4dzOeGXIn case you missed it, please see below for links to the figures mentioned in previous episodes:Figure 6.1: https://bit.ly/42jsR7vFigure 6.2: https://bit.ly/3Ee1d3TFigure 6.3: https://bit.ly/3G0fnq4X-Ray Questions: https://bit.ly/4jg216Q

Today, Wes, Sonia, and Noah are joined by Executive Pastor Seth Jewell for a follow-up discussion on the respectable sin of judgmentalism, which Seth addressed this past Sunday. As a reminder, each week this summer, the team will interview the pastor who preached the previous Sunday, diving deeper into the specific respectable sin and biblical text that he covered. This will be an excellent opportunity to identify and explore "hidden thorns" in your life, as we prepare to revisit HPC in the fall.Respectable Sins, by Jerry Bridges: https://amzn.to/44RQ4ATHow People Change, by Paul David Tripp and Timothy Lane: https://amzn.to/4dzOeGXIn case you missed it, please see below for links to the figures mentioned in previous episodes:Figure 6.1: https://bit.ly/42jsR7vFigure 6.2: https://bit.ly/3Ee1d3TFigure 6.3: https://bit.ly/3G0fnq4X-Ray Questions: https://bit.ly/4jg216Q

In this special episode, Wes, Sonia, and Noah preview our upcoming Men's & Women's Bible Study at Harvest. Registration is now live—sign up today!Register for Men's Bible Study here: https://harvestmemphis.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3044308Register for Women's Bible Study here: https://harvestmemphis.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3052083