Patrick is back and after several weeks learning what it means to be a parent we’re taking a look at the Bible’s imagery of God as parent. The Beyond Sunday team is combining forces once again to reflect on what we have learned about God through parenting and what God has taught us as we parent. Be sure to rate and review the episode so we know what you think!

The Christian Church has been around for nearly 2000 years and in that time has both shaped and been shaped by the culture in which it resides. What is there for us to gain by learning the stories of the first people to call themselves Christian? Should we return to ancient practices in lieu of modern sensibilities? All this and more on this week’s episode!

How does the ELCA and Lutheran Church at large explore the role of women in professional ministry? What is the biblical picture of women in ministry? What does this mean for the future of the church?

Everyone of us has a job. Whether you drive to the office everyday or you stay at home with the kids or you care for your older neighbors, we are all trying to figure out what it means to live out our faith when we go to work.

Whether you are in church every week or not, we are all asking questions about what happens when we die. Do we go to heaven? Hell? Do we have to be part of a certain denomination? We’ll tackle these questions and more on this week’s episode.

Holy Week is the most important week in the life of the Church. But does it all mean and why do we have all these extra things going on?

Holy Week is the most important week in the life of the Church. But does it all mean and why do we have all these extra things going on?

What are we supposed to do with the Old Testament readings when we live in connection with the new covenant in Jesus?

Where do we go to experience God? Do we have to be in the wilderness or on the mountaintop? Or can we find ways to experience God in the grocery store?

How do we raise our kids so that they have the tools they need to face and conquer the challenges they will face?

Are millennials killing evangelism? What does the next generation of believers have to offer the church? Spoiler: A lot!

What does a healthy view of sex and sexuality look like for Christians in 2019?

Our annual journey to the cross starts on Ash Wednesday and the Beyond Sunday team is ready to help us get going!

Is there a “right” way to read the Bible? Is it OK to retell the ancient stories in a creative ways? We’ll sit down with the hosts of the Bible Besties podcast to hear their experience while we share our own take on the book that is at the center of our faith.

We’re taking a step back and thinking about Valentine’s Day! We hope you’ll enjoy this episode as we take some time to laugh, time travel, and think about who and why we love.

Pastor David sits down for an interview with the co-authors of Soul Force: 7 Pivots Towards Courage, Community, and Change.

Why do people go to church? More importantly, why do YOU go to church? And why do we choose not to go to church? Part 2 of 2 for our “Why Church?” mini-series.

Why do people go to church? More importantly, why do YOU go to church? And why do we choose not to go to church? Part 1 of 2 for our “Why Church?” mini-series.

“If God leads you to it, God will lead you through it!” What happens when we reduce our faith to aphorisms and witticisms?

This week we’re joined by Matt and Jen Kindsvatter to talk about the impact of Camping Ministries on our faith and life.