Beyond Sunday

We all face a problem we can’t solve: death. But Easter reminds us we don’t have to. In Mark 16, a simple question leads to a life-changing truth—God has already done what we could never do. Because Jesus is alive, death is not the end, and your story isn’t over.

In Mark 14, Peter insists he will never fall away—yet just hours later, he denies even knowing Jesus.It’s easy to see ourselves in Peter’s failure.But this story isn’t just about failure… it’s about something closer to home.It’s about the quiet, everyday ways we distance ourselves from Jesus.In this 10-minute guided prayer experience, you’ll be invited to slow down, reflect, and honestly consider:Where am I tempted to blend in instead of stand out?Where might my life be saying, “I don’t know Him”?

In Mark 14, a woman approaches Jesus with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume and pours it out in an act others call wasteful—but Jesus calls beautiful.Why? Because she recognized who He was.In this guided prayer experience, we slow down and reflect on what it means to truly see Jesus—not just as teacher, but as Savior and King—and how that recognition leads to a response of costly worship.As you listen, you’ll be invited to remember what Jesus has done for you… and to offer your life back to Him in surrender.Worship begins when we recognize who Jesus is.

In Mark 10:17–31, a man runs to Jesus with a sincere question about eternal life. He has lived a good and moral life, yet when Jesus invites him to let go of the one thing that holds his heart, he walks away saddened. In this guided prayer experience, we reflect on the story of the rich young ruler and the quiet truth it reveals: sometimes the greatest obstacles between us and God are not bad things, but good things we hold onto too tightly.This guided prayer will help you slow down, listen for God’s voice, and respond with humility—opening your hands and heart to whatever Jesus may be inviting you to release so that you can follow Him more fully.

In this week’s guided prayer through the Gospel of Mark, we reflect on Jesus’ teaching in Mark 13 about His future return. While many people focus on trying to predict when that day will come, Jesus redirects our attention to how we live in the present. Because no one knows the day or the hour, followers of Jesus are called to live watchfully, faithfully, and with hope. This guided prayer invites you to slow down, listen to Scripture, reflect on Jesus’ words, and respond in prayer as we learn to trust God with the future and remain attentive to His presence today.

As we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark, we come to one of the most breathtaking moments in Jesus’ ministry—the Transfiguration of Jesus.On the mountain, Peter catches a glimpse of Christ’s glory—and immediately feels the need to speak. But while Peter talks, the Father speaks: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to Him.”In this 10-minute guided prayer experience, we reflect on what it means to respond rightly to the glory of Jesus. Our instinct is often to manage the moment, fill the silence, or prove ourselves. But humility begins when we listen.

In this guided prayer experience, we reflect on a turning point in the Gospel of Mark—when Jesus asks His disciples, “Who do you say I am?”As we sit with Mark 8, we explore what it means to confess Jesus as the Messiah while still wrestling with our expectations of how He works.This 10-minute prayer invites you to slow down, listen, and respond to Jesus not only as Lord and Savior, but as the Messiah who leads us in ways that stretch our trust and reshape our vision.Perfect for personal prayer, quiet reflection, or returning to throughout the week.

In Mark 7, Jesus challenges a deeply held assumption—that spiritual change starts on the outside. Instead, He points us inward, reminding us that our words and actions reveal what’s happening in our hearts.In this guided prayer experience, we slow down and sit with Jesus’ invitation to go deeper. Rather than focusing on behavior modification, we ask God to address the source—allowing Him to search our hearts, heal what’s beneath the surface, and begin transforming us from the inside out.This 10-minute guided prayer is designed to help you reflect, confess, and surrender honestly before God, creating space for renewal that shapes not just what we say, but who we are becoming.Find a quiet place, take a deep breath, and let Jesus do the work only He can do.

In Mark 5, Jesus crosses into unfamiliar territory and encounters a man tormented by many demons—Legion. With a word, Jesus brings freedom, restoration, and peace. Yet instead of celebration, the surrounding people respond with fear.In this guided prayer experience, we slow down and sit with a challenging truth: the power of Jesus doesn’t always feel comforting. Sometimes it unsettles us—especially when it threatens what we’ve learned to manage or control.This 10-minute prayer invites you to reflect honestly on your own fears, to notice where resistance may be present in your heart, and to ask Jesus to reveal Himself to you again. Together, we pray that our hearts would become good soil—open, receptive, and ready to bear fruit as we journey through the Gospel of Mark.Use this episode throughout the week as a quiet space to listen, reflect, and respond to the presence of Jesus.

In this guided prayer experience, we slow down and sit with Jesus in Mark 4 as He tells the parable of the sower and the soils. Together, we reflect on how the same Word of God can produce very different outcomes depending on the condition of our hearts.This episode offers a brief teaching on the parable, gentle self-examination, and a guided prayer asking God to cultivate our hearts into good soil—open, receptive, and ready to bear fruit.Whether you’re listening in a quiet moment at home, on a walk, or during your commute, this 10-minute prayer is designed to help you move from simply hearing the words of Jesus to truly receiving them.

In this guided prayer experience, we slow down and sit with Jesus in Mark 2:23–3:6, where He is accused of breaking Sabbath law—and boldly declares Himself Lord of the Sabbath.Sabbath was never meant to be a burden. It was created as a gift—an invitation to stop striving, release control, and rediscover rest in God’s presence. In this 10-minute guided prayer, you’ll hear a brief reflection on the Scripture, explore the meaning of Sabbath, and be led into a prayerful response to the truth that real rest is found not in a rule, but in a Person.This episode is designed to be used throughout the week—whether during a quiet morning, a midweek pause, or as a moment of stillness before bed.Come weary. Come distracted.And allow Jesus, Lord of the Sabbath, to restore your soul.

What if the thing you need most isn’t what you’ve been asking Jesus for?In this episode, we journey through Mark 2:1-12, where Jesus heals a paralyzed man—but not in the way anyone expected. Before restoring his body, Jesus speaks words of forgiveness, revealing a deeper truth: our greatest need is not relief, answers, or healing, but Jesus Himself.This guided prayer invites you to slow down, reflect, and open your heart to the presence of Christ. With Scripture, silence, and intentional prayer, you’ll be led to release what you’re carrying and receive the grace Jesus offers.This episode is designed to be used throughout the week—whether in the morning, during a quiet moment, or at the end of the day—as a way to rest in God’s presence and remember that when we have Jesus, we truly have enough.

In this guided prayer experience, we begin our journey through the Gospel of Mark by slowing down and making room for God.Drawing from Mark 1:1–11, this 10-minute prayer invites us into the wilderness with John the Baptist and into the waters with Jesus—where the call to repentance prepares the way for the Lord. Through Scripture, brief reflection, and extended moments of prayerful listening, we are guided to turn our hearts back toward God, not in shame or fear, but in trust and grace.Repentance is more than feeling sorry—it is a continual reorientation of our lives toward God. In this prayer, we ask the Holy Spirit to search us, renew our minds, and gently clear away anything that obstructs Jesus’ work in us.This guided prayer is designed to be used throughout the week—whether in a quiet moment at home, during a commute, or as part of your daily devotional rhythm—as we prepare our hearts to become more like Jesus.

Beyond Sunday: A Podcast from Wanamaker Woods ChurchSunday doesn’t have to be the end of the conversation.Beyond Sunday is a podcast designed to help you carry what God is doing on Sunday into the rest of your week. Each episode creates space to reflect, wrestle, and respond—so faith doesn’t stay in the sanctuary, but shows up in everyday life.You’ll hear:Audio from our weekly sermonsConversations with pastors and leaders about the why behind the messageInterviews with people from our church and communityGuided prayers and devotional reflections tied to our current sermon seriesFollowing Jesus was never meant to happen just one day a week. So, whether you’re listening on your commute, during a walk, or in a quiet moment at home, Beyond Sunday is here to help you encounter Jesus and take your next step of faith.