Church services mostly happen on the weekends. And that's all well and good but we spend most of our time between Sundays. Welcome to a podcast for normal people by normal people that dives into conversations and stories happening in and around Grace Church. 3 staff members host this weekly podcast and process weekend sermons, interview interesting people, and shoot the proverbial breeze every week. This is Between Sundays!
🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:
How does the Spirit of Life bring renewal and hope, even in chaos and grief?
In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry wrap up the When God Lives in You series by diving into the Spirit of Life and God's greening power that brings renewal to all creation. We explore the concept of Veriditas, connect Tom Bombadil to the Spirit's playfulness, wrestle with finding joy amidst grief, and discover what it means to be resurrection people living between creation's groaning and new creation's hope.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:07 Intro + Banter
01:05 Series & Life Updates
02:05 Maron's Grandfather & Family Legacy
05:58 Reflections on Generational Shifts
08:13 Tyler's Florida Golf Trip & Family Dynamics
10:53 Parenting Challenges & Morning Routines
14:34 Discipline Strategies & The Snap Point
15:06 Transition to Sermon Discussion
15:36 The Spirit of Life: Sermon Recap
16:49 The Spirit Throughout Scripture
19:00 Hildegard of Bingen & Veriditas
21:59 Chaos, Order, and Ancient Cosmology
24:25 Tom Bombadil & The Spirit's Playfulness
28:10 God's Delight & Frolicking Imagery
32:48 Finding Beauty Amidst Grief
34:51 Frolicking vs. Grieving in Dark Times
39:04 Romans 8: Grief, Hope, and New Creation
44:45 Jürgen Moltmann & The Love for Life
48:19 Practical Discipleship: Living by the Spirit
50:48 Breath, Wind, and Everyday Faithfulness
55:37 Confession, Exhaling Darkness, and Spiritual Practices
57:09 Does the Spirit Sustain All Life?
1:00:05 Implications for Grace and Dignity
1:01:43 Looking Ahead: Matthew Series & Easter
1:03:02 Series Reflections & Closing
🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW: Church services happen on weekends. And that's all well and good until we get to Mondays and find ourselves asking, "Now what?" Welcome to Between Sundays! Join hosts Tyler, Maron, and Barry every Wednesday as they hang out and catch up on the conversations, sermons, and culture of Grace Church.
🔔 Don't forget to check out the Grace Church app, and subscribe as we head into a new Matthew series focused on the cross!
🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:
What does spiritual unity really cost, and how do we steward it in the church?
In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry welcome Aussie pastor Ken Kamau for a conversation about unity in the Spirit and what it takes to build it across cultures and churches. Ken shares his journey from Nairobi to Sydney, creative ministry strategies like free weddings, and his work revitalizing multicultural churches in Australia. We explore what spiritual unity requires—pride, comfort, exclusivity—and why unity is something we steward, not manufacture. Plus, hear about Grace Church's global partnerships, stories about mead-making, sports fandom, and the reality of navigating dissent in church community.
Don't forget to check out the Grace Church app, and subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode!
⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:07 Introduction and Welcome
01:15 Ken's Background and Adjusting to U.S. Winter
05:26 Personal Updates and Hobbies
07:53 Sports Fandom and Family Stories
10:47 Ken's New Need for Reading Glasses
12:14 Ken's Family and Call to Ministry
16:44 Journey to Ministry in Sydney
19:08 Church Revitalization and Growth Strategies
22:16 Role with Baptist Association and Church Planting
24:10 Transition of Leadership at Earlwood
25:01 Sydney's Church Landscape and Revitalization
26:36 Challenges of Multicultural Ministry in Sydney
28:01 Building Unity Across Cultures and Churches
31:31 Ken's Current Role at Ryde Baptist Church
35:00 Grace Church's Partnership with Ken's Ministry
36:26 Transition to Sermon Discussion: Spirit of Unity
37:51 Examples of Spiritual Unity in Practice
44:11 Costs and Requirements of Spiritual Unity
47:31 Church Change, Maturity, and Cultural Adaptation
57:14 Navigating Dissent and Disunity
1:00:54 Stewarding Unity and Responding to Disunity
1:04:02 Where Do We Go Next & Sign Off
🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW:
Church services happen on weekends. And that's all well and good until we get to Mondays and find ourselves asking, "Now what?" Welcome to Between Sundays! Join hosts Tyler, Maron, and Barry every Wednesday as they hang out and catch up on the conversations, sermons, and culture of Grace Church.
🔔 Don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to watch new episodes every Wednesday
Title: Discover Your Spiritual Gifts
🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:
What are spiritual gifts, and how does the Holy Spirit equip us to build up the church?
In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry dive into the wild world of spiritual gifts, unpacking how the Holy Spirit equips everyone—not just "professional Christians"—with unique gifts to serve the church. We explore what spiritual gifts actually are, how to discover yours, and why they matter for building up the body of Christ. Plus, hear stories about heated coats, mead-making, Maron's epic spiritual retreat, and Lane's new Bears hoodie. Expect Lord of the Rings analogies and plenty of encouragement to step into your calling.
Don't miss the debut of the Grace Church app, and don't forget to subscribe for next week's special guest episode!
⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:07 Intro and Banter
01:03 Heated Coats and Car Features
02:45 Grace Church App Announcement
03:47 Mead-Making Hobbies
08:44 Soup Talk and Super Bowl Competition
12:54 Lane's Cooking and Bears Fandom
17:41 Maron's Personal Spiritual Retreats
20:19 Transition to Sermon Discussion
21:59 Durian Fruit Sermon Illustration
26:56 The Holy Spirit in Scripture
28:34 Defining Spiritual Gifts
34:14 Development and Change of Gifts
44:00 Gifts in Community and Plural Leadership
47:02 Multiple Lists of Spiritual Gifts
48:57 Struggles with Recognizing Gifts
52:33 Discovering Gifts Through Community
54:19 Barry's Food Adventures and Spiritual Growth
57:57 Encouragement to "Get in the Game"
1:03:33 Caveat: Healing from Church Hurt
1:04:43 Monastic Gifts and Unique Callings
1:06:19 Preview of Next Week's Episode
1:07:42 Sign Off
🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW: Church services happen on weekends. And that's all well and good until we get to Mondays and find ourselves asking, "Now what?" Welcome to Between Sundays! Join hosts Tyler, Maron, and Barry every Wednesday as they hang out and catch up on the conversations, sermons, and culture of Grace Church.
🔔 Don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to watch new episodes every Wednesday
🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:
What does it mean to be indwelt by the Holy Spirit, and how do we make space for God's presence?
In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry kick off 2026 and the new sermon series When God Lives in You by diving into the mystery of the Holy Spirit. We explore what it means to be truly indwelt by God, the difference between God's omnipresence and His indwelling presence, and how to cultivate awareness of the Spirit in everyday life. Plus, hear about Christmas highlights and New Year's resolutions. Check out the new studio set and no headphones for the gang on YouTube!
Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode on spiritual gifts!
⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:09 Welcome and New Year Reflections
00:44 Podcast Setup Changes & Sound Clips
03:01 Catching Up: December Recap
06:15 Gift Highlights and Family Dynamics
11:09 Boxing Gloves, Family, and Aggression Outlets
13:26 Year-End Reflections & Family Accountability
19:46 Series Introduction: When God Lives in You
20:06 Why Focus on the Holy Spirit?
21:47 Personal Sensitivity to the Spirit
23:01 Cultivating Awareness of the Spirit
29:13 Modern Challenges to Experiencing the Spirit
31:38 Embracing Mystery and Waiting on the Spirit
32:19 Sermon Recap: Holy Spirit 101
35:03 God's Indwelling Presence vs. Omnipresence
40:10 Cultural Perspectives on God's Presence
42:55 Consent, Surrender, and Relational Experience
44:15 Why Did Jesus Have to Leave for the Spirit to Come?
51:49 Ruach, Pneuma, and the Breath of God
56:27 Recognizing the Spirit's Work in Everyday Life
1:00:30 Spirit's Voice Through Others and Everyday Events
1:05:38 Looking Ahead: Hopes for 2026
1:08:17 Upcoming Series Topics & Closing
🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW: Church services happen on weekends. And that's all well and good until we get to Mondays and find ourselves asking, "Now what?" Welcome to Between Sundays! Join hosts Tyler, Maron, and Barry every Wednesday as they hang out and catch up on the conversations, sermons, and culture of Grace Church.
🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:
What were the biggest lessons God taught us in 2025?
In this year-in-review episode, Tyler hosts as we replay some of the most memorable moments and major themes and series from 2025. We revisit what it means to count it all joy even in suffering, praying for "our ones" from the Reimagine series, the spiritual practice of prayer in our lives, how to fight for covenant faithfulness in marriage, taking first steps against injustice, avoiding syncretism and putting Christ above all else, and learning from Peter's failures and faith. It's a celebration of God's faithfulness, the hard work of discipleship, and the community that carried us through.
Thanks for being a friend of the pod. We heart you! And if you haven't subscribed yet, be sure to hit that subscribe button so you don't miss a single moment in 2026.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Welcome to Between Sundays Wrapped
02:37 Endurance
19:04 Reimagine
29:22 What A Friend
37:07 Follow Me (Part 1)
47:52 First Comes Love
01:03:46 Hope Month
01:25:06 Christ Above All
01:38:41 Follow Me (Part 2) | Peter Mini Series
01:52:13 That's 2025 Wrapped
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