Who is the Son of Man, and why does Jesus' true identity matter? In this episode Barry, Maron (aka "Rambo Jesus"), and Dave dive into Jesus' identity as the Son of Man during Holy Week. We explore why religious leaders felt threatened by Jesus, why the disciples were confused about his mission, and what the Old Testament title "Son of Man" from Daniel really means.

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What is the cup Jesus prayed about in Gethsemane, and why does God allow free will?

In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry dive into Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, unpacking what the "cup" of God's wrath means and why Jesus chose to drink it. We explore the echoes of Eden, why we still sin after Jesus' sacrifice, and how God's love includes allowing consequences. Plus, hear about Barry's food forest and mead-making, swingset replacements, and reflections on sanctification as a lifelong journey.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:07 Welcome

01:55 Easter Announcements

03:14 Barry's Food Forest & Mead Update

08:00 Swingset & Haven Farm Workday

11:02 Maron's School Break & Road Trip

13:07 Spring Break Plans

14:16 Transition to Sermon Discussion

15:31 Jesus in Gethsemane

16:32 The Cup and God's Wrath

18:23 Echoes of Eden & Human Will

20:19 Why Do We Still Sin?

24:47 Metaphors for Sin & Salvation

26:43 New Covenant & Holy Spirit

30:03 Daily Surrender & Discipleship

31:31 Fully God, Fully Human

33:42 Trinitarian Theology

39:04 God's Love, Freedom, and Consequences

44:10 Sin as Rejection of the Good Life

46:09 Is Sin a Trap?

48:13 Eden, Free Will, and God's Plan

51:34 God's Risk and Human Rebellion

56:22 Natural vs. Divine Consequences

58:41 Pharaoh's Hardened Heart

1:03:18 Passover and Jesus as the Lamb

1:04:44 Beauty and Mystery of Salvation

1:06:25 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.

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🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:

What does it mean to lose in order to win in Jesus' upside-down kingdom?

In this episode Maron, Tyler, Barry, and Milton celebrate birthdays and dive into Peter's denial and what it means to follow Jesus when the kingdom looks nothing like worldly success. We explore how Jesus redefines winning by losing, the disorienting nature of the upside-down kingdom, and what it looks like to deny ourselves rather than deny Christ. Plus, hear about D&D mishaps, birthday gifts, Milton's disability advocacy podcast, and honest reflections on sacrifice and forgiveness.

Don't forget to subscribe as we continue through Easter!

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:07 Welcome to Between Sundays

01:16 Easter Announcements

01:52 Birthday Celebrations

05:12 Birthday Reflections and Food Talk

06:24 Church Cookbook Idea

07:00 Milton's Podcast and Disability Advocacy

11:13 Maron's Seminary Paper

14:28 Dungeons & Dragons Reflections

18:28 Chessboard Story

20:29 Transition to Matthew Series

22:13 Behind the Scenes of Sermon Planning

25:04 Peter's Denial and the Upside-Down Kingdom

28:17 Psalm 22 and Suffering

38:41 Winning vs. Losing in the Kingdom

39:33 Extreme Example: Conquest of the Andes

52:11 Redefining Winning and Losing

1:00:57 Personal Stories of Sacrifice and Forgiveness

1:07:22 Sacrifice as Worship

1:16:10 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.

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:

What does Jesus' upside-down coronation teach us about following him when expectations aren't met?

In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Milton dive into Easter themes, exploring Jesus' coronation on the cross and what it means to follow him when our expectations clash with God's plan. We wrestle with disappointment, unmet hopes, and the radical call to embrace God's upside-down kingdom. Plus, hear about Maron's trip to Dollywood where her niece stars as young Dolly Parton. Don't forget to subscribe as we continue through the Easter season!

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:07 Welcome to Between Sundays

00:49 Staycations and Spiritual Retreats

02:00 Maron's Dollywood Trip & Niece as Young Dolly

09:47 Tyler's Kids and the Tin Can Phone

16:09 Barry's Busy Week

18:33 Transition to Sermon Discussion

19:46 The Cross as Coronation

23:44 600 Years of Waiting for a King

25:49 Temptation and Crucifixion Parallels

27:28 Matthew's Easter Eggs

30:58 God's Strength in Weakness

32:45 Jesus as King for the Least

35:01 God's Hidden Victory

39:49 Unexpected Kingship

42:09 Palm Sunday to Betrayal

45:01 When God Doesn't Meet Expectations

47:03 Preview of Next Week & 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.

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🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:

Tyler, Amy, and Barry dive into Matthew 25's sheep and goats parable, exploring what it really looks like to see and serve the marginalized. We wrestle with compassion fatigue, privilege, and the uncomfortable truth about sins of omission—being judged not just for what we do, but for what we fail to do. Barry shares his powerful story of experiencing homelessness in New York City for four days and what it taught him about human dignity. Plus, hear about basketball dad confessions, D&D adventures, and practical ways to show kindness in everyday moments.

Don't forget to subscribe as we head toward Easter and continue exploring Jesus' radical call to love!

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:09 Podcast Introduction and Casual Banter

02:35 Basketball Dad Confessions

07:55 Dungeons & Dragons Update

12:27 Transition to Sermon Discussion

12:47 Overview of Matthew 25 Sermon

15:33 Personal Story: Panhandling in New York

20:06 Jesus' Identification with the Marginalized

24:14 Debate: Who Are "the Least of These"?

27:45 Judgment, Fear, and Motivation

35:13 Fruitfulness and Discipleship

37:27 Surprise of the Sheep and Goats

43:29 Sins of Omission and Compassion Fatigue

46:37 Grace, Privilege, and Sobriety

49:33 Practical Application: Noticing and Kindness

54:04 Looking Ahead: Kingship of Jesus and Easter

54:43 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.

🔔 New episodes every Wednesday. Follow Between Sundays wherever you listen to podcasts!

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:

How do we respond when Jesus calls out religious hypocrisy and urges us to repent?

In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry process the recent loss of beloved church member William, sharing memories of his joyful spirit and wrestling with grief. We dive into the challenging teachings of Matthew 23, where Jesus confronts the Pharisees' hypocrisy and calls God's people to repentance. We explore what it means to represent God's kingdom with mercy and justice, why legalism misses the heart of the law, and how prophetic confrontation can come from a place of love.

Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode on Matthew 25!

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:46 Remembering William and Processing Grief

06:48 Transition to the Sermon Series: Matthew 23

08:02 The Big Idea: Repent, for the Kingdom is Near

08:55 Reconciling Jesus' Harsh Words

14:22 Choosing to Preach Matthew 23

15:25 Defining the Kingdom of God

17:10 The Kingdom Theme Throughout Scripture

21:22 The Pharisees: Not Just Villains

31:04 Modern Parallels to Pharisaical Attitudes

36:08 Whitewashed Tombs: Outward vs. Inward

43:29 Repentance vs. the Golden Rule

46:07 Repentance as a Lifelong Practice

48:56 Personal Reflections on Judgment and Repentance

50:50 Preview of Next Week: Matthew 25

55:17 Kermit Send-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 really mean to love your neighbor and even your enemies?

In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Amy dive into Jesus' greatest commandments, exploring the tricky business of loving our enemies and what it actually looks like to love your neighbor as yourself. We wrestle with boundaries and forgiveness, the difference between loving someone and being their doormat. Plus, hear about puppy fever, tough weeks, and honest reflections on spiritual growth.

Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode!

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:07 Intro & Banter

04:07 Puppy Fever and Family Stories

06:30 Moving Stories and House Hunting

10:18 College Kids and Parenting Reflections

13:13 Christmas Eve Service Memories

15:01 Transition to Sermon Discussion

15:54 Big Idea: Love as Reputation

17:12 History and Meaning of "They'll Know We Are Christians"

18:25 Cycles of Disillusionment in the Church

24:30 Matthew 22 and the Greatest Commandments

27:10 Shema and the Whole Self

31:55 Relational Holiness in Leviticus 19

35:47 Agape Love: Loving Without Expectation

41:00 Boundaries, Expectations, and Loving Difficult People

47:41 Loving Enemies and Staying Connected to God

57:31 Forgiveness, Boundaries, and Healing

1:07:29 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

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:

What does servant leadership really look like in Jesus' upside-down kingdom?

In this episode Tyler, Barry and Maron (sans headphones!) dive into Matthew 20 and Jesus' radical approach to power and greatness. We explore what it means to be a servant leader, what greatness really means in the upside-down kingdom, and how to spot genuine servant leadership in the church and world. Plus, hear about family road trips, surprise hippie parties, Tyler's D&D adventures as a dungeon master, Super Bowl snacks, and Lord of the Rings parenting moments.

Don't forget to subscribe and check out the full Matthew series on the Grace Church app!

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:07 Intro + Banter

02:00 Maron's Family Road Trip & Birthday Celebration

04:26 Family Road Trip Music Games

06:08 New Car for Road Trip

06:15 Tyler's Dungeons & Dragons Venture

08:11 Explaining Dungeons & Dragons

13:39 Super Bowl Food & Social Experience

16:03 Parenting, Lord of the Rings, and Basketball

18:14 Transition to Sermon Discussion

18:43 Sermon Recap: Inversion of Power in Matthew 20

20:08 Why the Disciples Missed Jesus' Message

26:57 Blind Men vs. Disciples: Spiritual Insight

29:19 The Bitter Cup & Suffering

33:03 Servant vs. Slave: Language in Matthew 20

35:42 Servant Leadership: Motivation and Audience

41:40 Identifying Genuine Servant Leaders

58:44 Church History: Power and Persecution

1:00:36 Practical Application: Following Servant Leaders

1:04:20 Warning: Human Power vs. God's Power

1:04:51 Why Christians Use Worldly Methods

1:05:20 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

🎯 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