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Pastor Marty Sloan in a gray checked blazer and blue shirt speaks with open hands beside a clear pulpit on a dark stageUnderstanding the BibleRemember Your Joy: What Philippians 1 Teaches About God's FaithfulnessPaul wrote with joy from a Roman prison. Pastor Marty Sloan opens A JoyFULL Life in Philippians 1 with three things to remember when your joy starts slipping.November 1, 2026 | 9 min readPastor Marty Sloan points toward the congregation while preaching on the Calvary stagePurposeGratitude Engages Generosity: What 2 Corinthians 9 Teaches About Thankful GivingThe more grateful you are to God, the more generous you can be. Pastor Marty Sloan shows from 2 Corinthians 9 how thankful hearts become open hands, and how giving becomes worship.October 25, 2026 | 9 min readPastor Marty Sloan sits on a stool at a high table on stage, teaching the masterclass with a laptop in front of himFaith & CultureLiving as a Christian in a Political Culture: 3 Steps From Pastor MartyPolitical ads, headlines, and hot takes aren't going away. Pastor Marty Sloan gives three steps for following Jesus in the middle of it.October 19, 2026 | 6 min readPastor Marty Sloan speaking to the congregation from the stagePurposeEnough to Live, More to Give: What Proverbs 30 Teaches About ContentmentMost of us have prayed for more. In Proverbs 30, Agur prays for enough, and Pastor Marty Sloan turns that prayer into five daily prayers for a generous life.October 18, 2026 | 8 min readA smiling boy throws both hands up while cheering with other kids at Calvary KidsParenting & FamilyRaising Godly Sons: A 7-Day Playbook for ParentsSeven days of biblical truth and practical steps to help your son know Jesus, grow in character, and live out his faith.October 15, 2026 | 13 min readA Calvary Kids leader works one-on-one with a boy at a classroom tableParenting & FamilyParenting a Child Through Bullying: 4 Steps for Christian ParentsYou don't need a perfect plan when your child is being bullied. You need four steady steps, started today, and a God who is near to your child.October 15, 2026 | 9 min readA Calvary Kids leader leans in to help toddlers at a craft table, little girls smiling around herParenting & FamilyRaising Godly Daughters: A 7-Day Playbook for ParentsRaising a godly daughter starts with our own walk with God. Seven days of Scripture, small habits, and prayer for parents and caregivers.October 14, 2026 | 11 min readBlack and white photo of a grandfather holding his grandson's hand as they walk together down a busy church hallwayParenting & FamilyGrandparenting Through This World: A 7-Day Faith Playbook for GrandparentsSeven days, seven simple truths. A playbook for grandparents who want to help their grandchildren ages 3 to 11 know God, love His Word, and live with courage.October 14, 2026 | 12 min readIs Tithing Enough? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayIs Tithing Enough?Pastor Adrian Cruz goes deeper on his 2 Corinthians 9 message, asking whether the tithe is generosity or simply returning to God what was already His.October 12, 2026 | 16 min listen | 5 min readPastor Adrian Cruz smiles and gestures while preaching on stage at Calvary ChurchPurposeOpen Hands and Open Hearts: What 2 Corinthians 9 Teaches About Living GenerouslyAnyone can have a generous moment. Pastor Adrian Cruz walks through 2 Corinthians 9 and shows how to become a generous person, with an open heart and open hands.October 11, 2026 | 9 min readCan Generosity Overcome Anxiety? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayCan Generosity Overcome Anxiety?Paul holds up the generous Macedonian church to the Corinthians in 2 Corinthians 8, yet warns against comparing ourselves with each other.October 5, 2026 | 19 min listen | 8 min readPastor Marty Sloan speaking on stage in a navy suit at Calvary ChurchPurposeThe God Who Gives: What 2 Corinthians 8 Teaches About GenerosityWe follow a Savior who gave up everything, yet most of us spend our lives holding on to everything. Pastor Marty Sloan walks through 2 Corinthians 8 and what it means to live beyond ourselves.October 4, 2026 | 9 min readLet's Talk About White Jesus video thumbnailPodcast | Kingdom Over CultureLet's Talk About White JesusScripture never describes what Jesus looked like, and that silence is on purpose: the gospel writers record His character and impact, never His face.October 3, 2026 | 16 min listen | 7 min readThe Kingdom Isn't Confined to Sunday video thumbnailPodcast | Kingdom Over CultureThe Kingdom Isn't Confined to SundayEvery political leader, Democrat or Republican, promises to fix what is broken, yet none has offered a better plan than Jesus' teaching on the kingdom of God.October 1, 2026 | 14 min listen | 7 min readKingdom Citizens, Not Cultural Warriors video thumbnailPodcast | Kingdom Over CultureKingdom Citizens, Not Cultural WarriorsGod's kingdom is not drawn along ethnic or political lines; it is a spiritual citizenship anchored at the cross.September 30, 2026 | 15 min listen | 7 min readAre You Good Enough? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayAre You Good Enough?A conversation on Colossians 1:27, "Christ in you, the hope of glory." Without Christ we are not just misbehaving but dead in sin.September 28, 2026 | 19 min listen | 7 min readPastor Marty Sloan preaching at the pulpit on the Calvary stageUnderstanding the BibleChrist in You, the Hope of Glory: What Colossians 1:27 MeansChristian hope is bigger than going to heaven someday. Pastor Marty Sloan walks through Colossians 1 and what it means that Christ lives in us now.September 27, 2026 | 8 min readMarc Turnage: Land, Faith, and Legacy video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayMarc Turnage: Land, Faith, and LegacyBible scholar Dr. Marc Turnage joins the full conversation on why the land of the Bible matters and how biblical Israel connects to the modern state.September 24, 2026 | 70 min listen | 7 min readJesus in Our Trials video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayJesus in Our TrialsWhen life feels like death, 2 Corinthians 5 and Ezekiel 37 show that groaning is not a lack of faith and that God meets us right in the middle of it.September 21, 2026 | 16 min listen | 7 min readPastor Jason McElwee preaches from a clear podium on stage with the heads of the congregation softly blurred in the foregroundUnderstanding the BibleWhat Happens When You Die? Hope Beyond the Grave in 2 Corinthians 5Paul calls your body a tent and heaven a house. Here is what the Bible says happens when a follower of Jesus dies, and why it changes how you live now.September 20, 2026 | 8 min readPastor Marty Sloan and Pastor Alberto López preaching together at two pulpits on the Calvary stageFaith & CultureUnited in Hope: What the Bible Says About Unity Across CulturesDistinct, but not divided. At Calvary United, Pastor Marty Sloan taught from Ephesians 2 that the way we live together is part of how the world sees the hope of the gospel.September 13, 2026 | 8 min readMarc Turnage: Secular Isn't What You Think video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayMarc Turnage: Secular Isn't What You ThinkDr. Marc Turnage explains why modern Israel is more complex than it looks from a distance, including what "secular" means there.September 11, 2026 | 24 min listen | 7 min readMarc Turnage: Is Israel Still Israel? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayMarc Turnage: Is Israel Still Israel?Dr. Marc Turnage takes on whether the Israel in your Bible is the same Israel in the news, and why the honest answer is neither a simple yes nor a simple no.September 8, 2026 | 19 min listen | 7 min readDavid Pepper in glasses and a black button up shirt gestures with both hands as he preaches in front of a bright screenUnderstanding the BibleThe Anchor Holds: Hope in Christ From Hebrews 6 and 1 Peter 1Most of our hopes rest on outcomes: the job, the diagnosis, the relationship. Missionary David Pepper shows from Hebrews 6 why biblical hope rests on a person, and why that anchor holds.September 6, 2026 | 7 min readMarc Turnage: Are You Really A Disciple? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayMarc Turnage: Are You Really A Disciple?Dr. Marc Turnage points to Ezra 7:10: study it, live it, teach it.September 5, 2026 | 11 min listen | 7 min readMarc Turnage: The Land Is A Character video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayMarc Turnage: The Land Is A CharacterDr. Marc Turnage unpacks something modern readers skip past: in the ancient world, land, law, and worship were never separate categories.September 2, 2026 | 12 min listen | 7 min readGod Can Handle Your Worries video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayGod Can Handle Your WorriesCan you worry and trust God at the same time?August 31, 2026 | 21 min listen | 7 min readPastor Marty Sloan clasps his hands as he preaches, with the sermon sign behind himMental HealthToo Blessed to Be Stressed, Part 2: Trusting God With What Stresses YouThe places where we feel the most stress are often the places where God has promised to bless us. Pastor Marty Sloan walks through those promises and Jesus' answer to worry: seek first the kingdom.August 30, 2026 | 8 min readJesus or Oreos? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayJesus or Oreos?Psalm 127 says God gives rest to those He loves.August 24, 2026 | 14 min listen | 7 min readPastor Marty Sloan in a pink plaid blazer speaks at a clear podium in front of a large sermon slideMental HealthToo Blessed to Be Stressed: What Jesus Says About Worry in Matthew 6Jesus never promised a life without pressure. In Matthew 6 He shows how to live with pressure without letting it rule you. Pastor Marty Sloan explains what a kingdom perspective does to worry.August 23, 2026 | 8 min readWhat Is Blessing? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayWhat Is Blessing?Children's Pastor Landon Sloan joins the conversation on the kingdom of God and being blessed to be a blessing.August 17, 2026 | 20 min listen | 7 min readPastor Landon Sloan in a red Back to School T-shirt smiles as he speaks on a blue lit stagePurposeBlessed to Be a Blessing: What Biblical Blessing Means in Genesis 12God told Abraham, "I will bless you, and you will be a blessing." Biblical blessing has a destination: it is meant to flow through you to others.August 16, 2026 | 7 min readKingdom Living in a Consumer Culture video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayKingdom Living in a Consumer CultureRight after the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6, Jesus says no one can serve two masters.August 10, 2026 | 14 min listen | 7 min readPastor Sean Sloan in glasses and a gray blazer smiles with hands folded beside a podiumFinding FreedomWhat Rules Your Heart? Treasure, Two Masters, and One Priority in Matthew 6You don't really have priorities. You have one priority, and everything else lines up behind it. Matthew 6 shows how to tell what rules your heart.August 9, 2026 | 7 min readDanielle smiles with her hands folded, seated on a dark green couchTestimoniesThe Diagnosis That Led Me to JesusI've learned that no matter how far away you are from God, He is still right by your side. He still listens and hears you.August 5, 2026 | 4 min readChristianity Is Not a Democracy video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayChristianity Is Not a DemocracyIn Matthew 5 Jesus moves the target from our actions to our hearts.August 3, 2026 | 16 min listen | 6 min readPastor Marty Sloan in a light plaid blazer smiles behind a clear podium in front of a bright sermon slideFaith & CultureKingdom People, Not Culture People: The Character Jesus Describes in Matthew 5The culture keeps asking how to fix everyone else. Scripture asks what kind of person you ought to be. Here is what Jesus says kingdom people look like.August 2, 2026 | 8 min readMarriage360 podcastPodcast | Marriage360Communicating Without Hurting Your Spouse in MarriageRecorded at a live Marriage360 night, this episode takes on how busy couples stay emotionally connected and how to talk without hurting each other.July 28, 2026 | 10 min listen | 6 min readPastor Joel Schmidgall smiles at a clear podium in front of a large slide reading The Valley of BacaMental HealthPassing Through the Valley of Baca: Finding God in Painful Seasons (Psalm 84)Every road to Zion ran through Baca, the valley of weeping. Psalm 84 shows how God's people passed through pain and left springs behind them.July 26, 2026 | 8 min readCan Your Pain Become Praise? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayCan Your Pain Become Praise?Psalm 84 describes the Valley of Baca, a hard place that pilgrims turned into springs.July 26, 2026 | 13 min listen | 6 min readWhat Is the Point of Prayer? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayWhat Is the Point of Prayer?Kirk joins the conversation on Matthew 7: if we know how to give our children good gifts, how much more will God give to those who ask.July 20, 2026 | 15 min listen | 6 min readPastor Marty Sloan in a pink plaid blazer raises his hand as people stand and worship on stage behind himPrayerAsk, Seek, Knock: What Jesus Teaches About Prayer in Matthew 7God already knows what you need, and He still invites you to pray. Pastor Marty Sloan explains how Matthew 7 calls you to ask boldly, seek God Himself, and keep knocking.July 19, 2026 | 8 min readAre All Christians Ministers? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayAre All Christians Ministers?Ephesians 4 calls every believer into the work of ministry, not just pastors.July 13, 2026 | 11 min listen | 7 min readPastor Luke Barnett in a gray suit gestures with an open hand while speaking into a handheld microphonePurposeYou're On the Hook: How Pentecost Made Every Believer a Minister in Acts 2At Pentecost, every believer received the Spirit's power. Guest speaker Luke Barnett explains why you are on the hook, and fully equipped.July 12, 2026 | 7 min readMoved By Faith video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayMoved By FaithMatthew 8 tells of the centurion whose faith amazed Jesus. When God does not come through the way we expected, it does not mean He was not faithful.July 6, 2026 | 18 min listen | 7 min readCody Adams in a navy blazer and white T-shirt smiles while holding a microphone on a blue lit stageUnderstanding the BibleA Faith That Gets God's Attention: The Centurion's Faith in Matthew 8Only twice do the Gospels say Jesus was amazed. One of those times, a Roman soldier's faith amazed Him. Cody Adams shows what that kind of faith looks like in Matthew 8.July 5, 2026 | 7 min readServing God in Babylon and America video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayServing God in Babylon and AmericaJeremiah 29 is one of the most quoted passages in Scripture, but God spoke it to a people heading into 70 years of captivity.June 29, 2026 | 19 min listen | 7 min readPastor Marty Sloan preaches from a podium under a large slide reading A Better KingdomFaith & CultureA Better Kingdom: How Christians Bless Their Nation, From Jeremiah 29How should a Christian relate to their country? Pastor Marty Sloan shows from Jeremiah 29 and the life of Daniel how to bless the place you live without worshiping it.June 28, 2026 | 8 min readTowels vs. Titles video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayTowels vs. TitlesWhat does the Bible say about serving others?June 25, 2026 | 15 min listen | 7 min readDo You Have Patient Faith? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayDo You Have Patient Faith?What does it mean to hear God and act in faith when answers do not come quickly?June 22, 2026 | 18 min listen | 7 min readPastor Marty Sloan stands beside a podium under a large slide reading Abraham, The Father of FaithPurposeHow to Grow Your Faith: Lessons from Abraham in Genesis 12Faith means hearing God's voice and taking the next step. Pastor Marty Sloan shows how Abraham, the father of our faith, learned to trust God one step at a time.June 21, 2026 | 8 min readLex laughs in a gray sweatshirt, seated on a dark green couchTestimoniesThe Day I Let GoI always had a relationship with God ... or so I thought. The truth is, He was always in the background preparing me.June 18, 2026 | 7 min readPastor Adrian Cruz opens both hands as he preaches beside a clear podium on a dark blue stagePurposePick Up a Towel: Why Christians Serve, from Jesus Washing Feet in John 13Serving is part of your new identity in Christ. Pastor Adrian Cruz shows how Jesus' towel and basin change the way you give back.June 14, 2026 | 8 min readThe Relationship of the Bible video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayThe Relationship of the BibleWhy does the Bible matter, and how should Christians read it? This conversation looks at Scripture as more than a reading habit.June 9, 2026 | 17 min listen | 7 min readPastor Sean Sloan stands on stage beside a large open antique Bible on a stand under a slide listing Prayer, Worship and RepentanceUnderstanding the BibleWhy the Bible Matters: Building a Biblical Worldview from 2 Timothy 3The voices you trust are shaping who you become. Pastor Sean Sloan explains why the Bible, God's own breathed-out Word, belongs at the center of how you see everything.June 7, 2026 | 7 min readMarriage360 podcastPodcast | Marriage360Intimate Connection in MarriageThe fourth connection point is intimacy, part of God's design for marriage from Genesis. The hosts say that if God reserved it for marriage, it deserves priority there.June 5, 2026 | 12 min listen | 6 min readCan I Be Generous With Nothing? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayCan I Be Generous With Nothing?Can you be generous when you feel like you have nothing?June 1, 2026 | 17 min listen | 6 min readPastor Marty Sloan in an olive button up shirt smiles as he preaches on a dark stagePurposeBorn a Taker, Reborn a Giver: Generosity and the Transformed Heart in Ephesians 4Nobody has to teach a child to grab. We all start out as takers. Pastor Marty Sloan shows from Ephesians 4 how Jesus turns takers into givers.May 31, 2026 | 8 min readMarriage360 podcastPodcast | Marriage360Emotional Connection in MarriageEmotional connection is the third connection point, and the hosts talk about being vulnerable so your spouse is not left guessing what is going on inside you.May 29, 2026 | 12 min listen | 7 min readCan I Repent Without Changing? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayCan I Repent Without Changing?What does the Bible say about repentance? Starting from Peter's Pentecost sermon in Acts 2, this episode explains why regret and tears are not the same as repentance.May 25, 2026 | 19 min listen | 6 min readPastor Marty Sloan in a navy suit smiles and gestures at a clear podium in front of a bright series slideFinding FreedomThe Root of Repentance: What Repentance Really Means in Acts 2Most of us don't enjoy saying "I'm sorry," let alone repenting. Pastor Marty Sloan shows from Acts 2 why repentance draws you close to God and how to make it a daily habit.May 24, 2026 | 8 min readMarriage360 podcastPodcast | Marriage360Physical Connection in MarriagePhysical connection in marriage is broader than sex, and the hosts talk about the power of simple touch like holding hands, a hug, or a hand on the shoulder.May 22, 2026 | 17 min listen | 7 min readDo I Have to Go to Church? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayDo I Have to Go to Church?Can you follow Jesus without being part of a church? This episode answers from Acts 2 and Paul's short letter to Philemon.May 18, 2026 | 18 min listen | 6 min readPastor Marty Sloan preaches beside a podium below a large slide reading The Disciplines of a Christ Centered LifePurposeGrowth Requires Roots: Why You Need a Local Church, From Psalm 1Can you grow in your faith without a local church? Psalm 1 says the person who flourishes is planted. Pastor Marty Sloan explains why growth requires roots.May 17, 2026 | 9 min readMarriage360 podcastPodcast | Marriage360Spiritual Connection in MarriageLaunching a series on the connection points every marriage needs, the hosts start with the spiritual.May 15, 2026 | 15 min listen | 6 min readWhat Are Spiritual Laws? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayWhat Are Spiritual Laws?This episode of Beyond Sunday takes up the question of what spiritual laws are and what the Bible says about them.May 12, 2026 | 16 min listen | 7 min readThe Right Way to Pray video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayThe Right Way to PrayHow should Christians pray?May 11, 2026 | 19 min listen | 7 min readPastor Marty Sloan in a pink plaid blazer preaches on a wide stage with his image on the screen and the congregation in the foregroundPrayerCast Your Cares on God: What Prayer Does with Your Burdens in 1 Peter 5Many of us carry weight God never meant us to carry. Pastor Marty Sloan explains how prayer gives you access to God, lets you release your burdens, and ends in surrender.May 10, 2026 | 7 min readVeronica smiles in a black top, seated on a dark green couchTestimoniesOut of My DarknessYou are not too far gone. There is no place you can end up where He won't meet you.May 7, 2026 | 5 min readDoes Creed Matter? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayDoes Creed Matter?Why do churches recite creeds and follow an order of worship?May 4, 2026 | 16 min listen | 6 min readPastor Marty Sloan in an olive shirt walks the stage smiling while the worship team stands behind himPurposeSoldier, Athlete, Farmer: Spiritual Disciplines for a Christ-Centered Life in 2 Timothy 2Nobody drifts into spiritual maturity. In 2 Timothy 2, Paul gives three ordinary pictures, a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer, that show how disciplines shape a life centered on Jesus.May 3, 2026 | 8 min readIs Being Good Good Enough? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayIs Being Good Good Enough?Is being a good person enough to get to heaven?April 27, 2026 | 16 min listen | 7 min readPastor Marty Sloan in a charcoal suit points toward the congregation and smiles in front of a blue and black wave graphicPurposeYour Life Isn't Just About You: Living with Others in Mind from Philippians 2Making your life count means living with other people in mind. Philippians 2 shows how Jesus did it, and how you can lift someone up this week.April 26, 2026 | 7 min readThe Greatest Investment You Can Make video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayThe Greatest Investment You Can MakeWhat does it mean to live with eternity in mind?April 20, 2026 | 18 min listen | 7 min readPastor Marty Sloan in a gray zip jacket points toward the congregation from a clear podium on a lit stagePurposeLiving with Eternity in Mind: The Rich Man and Lazarus in Luke 16You won't always be here, but you will always exist. Pastor Marty Sloan explains what Jesus' story of the rich man and Lazarus teaches about preparing for eternity.April 19, 2026 | 8 min readIs Jesus at Your Center? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayIs Jesus at Your Center?What difference does it make to put Jesus at the center of your life?April 13, 2026 | 19 min listen | 6 min readPastor Marty Sloan in a charcoal suit smiles at a podium in front of a bright slide with the words above allPurposeMake Your Life Count: How to Live a Christ-Centered Life from Philippians 1Your life is a mist, so how do you make it count? Pastor Marty Sloan shows from Philippians 1 what it looks like to put Jesus at the center, and what that will require of you.April 12, 2026 | 7 min readLolita smiles in a patched denim jacket in front of a light wallTestimoniesI Tried Everything, Until I Tried GodI was 29 years old the first time I ever got on my knees and prayed. ... I didn't know it then, but that prayer was the beginning of everything changing.April 8, 2026 | 6 min readWhy Should You Forgive? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayWhy Should You Forgive?After Easter weekend, the hosts look at forgiveness through the cross, the thief beside Jesus, and the Lord's Prayer.April 7, 2026 | 18 min listen | 6 min readPastor Marty Sloan preaches at a podium below a large slide reading Jesus and the Resurrection with the congregation in the foregroundFinding FreedomHope and Forgiveness: Why Jesus Prayed "Father, Forgive Them" in Luke 23Jesus is alive, and that changes how you face death and how you treat the people who hurt you. Pastor Marty Sloan explains the hope of the resurrection and the forgiveness of the cross.April 5, 2026 | 7 min readPastor Marty Sloan in a dark suit and tie speaks at a podium in front of a screen showing three crosses on a hillUnderstanding the BibleNot My Will: How the Cross Teaches You to Trust God in Luke 22 and 23The cross was a place of death, and it was also a place of trust. Pastor Marty Sloan shows how Jesus surrendered to the Father and how you can do the same when life looks like the end.April 3, 2026 | 8 min readChip smiles in a dark striped polo shirt in front of a light backdropTestimoniesA Miracle 15 Years in the MakingOne thing that over half a dozen doctors, two surgeries, and 15 years proved to me was that God is the only one responsible for my healing.April 1, 2026 | 3 min readBrenda smiles in a black top in front of a warm brown backdropTestimoniesWhat Felt Like the EndTrusting in God gave me faith, comfort, and healing during one of the most difficult seasons of my life.April 1, 2026 | 3 min readWhen Faith Doesn't Feel Better video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayWhen Faith Doesn't Feel BetterWhat do you do when God feels silent and faith doesn't feel better? This conversation reflects on the Saturday between the cross and the empty tomb.March 30, 2026 | 16 min listen | 6 min readPastor Sean Sloan in a gray plaid blazer gestures with both hands below a slide reading Jesus and What Lies AheadMental HealthWhere Is God in the Ups and Downs of Life? Holy Week from Luke 19 to the Empty TombLife is a collection of seasons. Holy Week shows that Jesus is God on the mountaintop, in suffering, in the silence of the grave, and in glory.March 29, 2026 | 7 min readCan Doubt Be Good for You? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayCan Doubt Be Good for You?Is it wrong for a Christian to have doubts?March 23, 2026 | 16 min listen | 6 min readPastor Marty Sloan in a blue blazer stands at a podium below a large slide reading Jesus and the SkepticFaith & CultureIs It Okay to Doubt? What Jesus Did for Thomas in John 20Thomas wanted proof, and Jesus came back for him. Honest doubt can lead you to deeper faith, as long as you don't leave your questions unresolved.March 22, 2026 | 7 min readVictor smiles in a navy sweater, seated on a dark green couchTestimoniesGod Made a WayGod was my strength in the middle of uncertainty, my healer through the process, and my faithful protector every step of the way.March 19, 2026 | 8 min readWho Needs the Holy Spirit? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayWho Needs the Holy Spirit?Who needs the Holy Spirit, and what keeps believers from experiencing his power?March 16, 2026 | 15 min listen | 7 min readPastor Shannon O'Dell stands at center stage in a gray pullover with stage lights, guitars and a bright screen around himUnderstanding the BibleWho Is the Holy Spirit? What Jesus Promised in John 14 and 16Jesus promised His followers an Advocate who would live in them. Here is who the Holy Spirit is, what He does in your everyday life, and why you may not be experiencing more of Him.March 15, 2026 | 8 min readLisa smiles in a green sweater, seated on a dark green couchTestimoniesA Life Rebuilt by GraceIf God healed me, delivered me, restored me, and carried me through every storm, He can do it for anyone.March 9, 2026 | 4 min readLia smiles in a white cardigan, seated on a dark green couchTestimoniesNot Too Far GoneA voice that I initially thought was my own gently reminded me, “You're not too far gone.”March 9, 2026 | 3 min readKayla smiles in a striped sweater, seated on a dark green couchTestimoniesFrom Surviving to SurrenderOn December 28, 2025, I fell to my knees in complete surrender and gave my life to God.March 9, 2026 | 4 min readJeremy smiles in a patterned jacket, seated on a dark green couchTestimoniesRescued at the EdgeMy life is living proof that God rescues, redeems, and restores.March 9, 2026 | 3 min readAdanné smiles in a brown off-the-shoulder top, seated on a dark green couchTestimoniesA Spark in the DarknessAlthough society might see me as damaged, God sees me as His prized possession.March 9, 2026 | 3 min readWho Needs Grace? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayWho Needs Grace?Who needs grace, and is belonging to a church the same as belonging to Christ?March 9, 2026 | 15 min listen | 6 min readPastor Sean Sloan stands at a podium in front of a colorful slide reading Jesus and the InsiderFinding FreedomKnowing About Jesus or Knowing Him: What It Means to Be Born Again in John 3Nicodemus knew more about God than almost anyone, and Jesus still told him he had to be born again. Here is what that means for people who already know the stories.March 8, 2026 | 7 min readWhat Made God Cry? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayWhat Made God Cry?Where is God when we grieve? Drawing from John 11 and the season of Lent, this conversation reflects on a God who suffered with us in Jesus.March 2, 2026 | 20 min listen | 6 min readPastor Marty Sloan stands at a podium in front of a large slide reading Jesus and My Grief under blue stage lightsMental HealthJesus Wept: What John 11 Teaches About Grief and HopeAt Lazarus' tomb, Jesus wept with the people He loved. Pastor Marty Sloan explains why you can grieve and believe at the same time, and why grief is never the final word.March 1, 2026 | 7 min readDid Jesus Cross The Line? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayDid Jesus Cross The Line?What does the Bible say about the lines that divide people?February 23, 2026 | 18 min listen | 7 min readPastor Marty Sloan in a gray plaid shirt holds up two fingers on stage with warm lights and musicians behind himFaith & CultureJesus Crossed the Line: The Woman at the Well in John 4Jesus went out of His way to meet a Samaritan woman at a well at noon. Pastor Marty Sloan shows how Jesus crosses every line to reach you, and why the lines we draw limit our worship.February 22, 2026 | 7 min readGod Wants You Hungry! video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayGod Wants You Hungry!God isn't the icing on top of an otherwise good life.February 20, 2026 | 17 min listen | 7 min readPastor Marty Sloan in a gray zip jacket smiles and gestures at a clear podium on a dimly lit stageUnderstanding the BibleWhen the Wine Runs Out: What Jesus' First Sign in John 2 Means for YouAt a wedding in Cana, the wine ran out. Pastor Marty Sloan shows how Jesus' first sign turns life's "uh-oh" moments into divine opportunities, and why you have to taste and see for yourself.February 15, 2026 | 8 min readMarriage360 podcastPodcast | Marriage360Roles, Expectations, & Marriage DynamicsThe hosts answer questions sent in after Marriage360 Live about age gaps, empty nests, following a spouse's lead, and what you give up and gain in marriage.February 12, 2026 | 12 min listen | 7 min readMarriage360 podcastPodcast | Marriage360Intimacy, Sex, & AffectionAnswering listener questions with care, the hosts talk about resetting intimacy around God's design after marriage and handling repeated rejection.February 10, 2026 | 14 min listen | 6 min readCan God Keep His Promises? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayCan God Keep His Promises?Can God keep His promises when our circumstances say otherwise?February 9, 2026 | 13 min listen | 6 min readPastor Marty Sloan in a navy number 54 football jersey smiles on stage in front of a slide reading Jesus and the TombFinding FreedomWhy Are You Crying? What Mary at the Empty Tomb Teaches in John 20Mary Magdalene stood at an empty tomb and wept, sure someone had taken Jesus. Pastor Marty Sloan shows how pain can blur your vision and how a renewed mind lets you see what God is doing.February 8, 2026 | 7 min readMarriage360 podcastPodcast | Marriage360We're Back & Answering Your Questions!Marriage360 returns for 2026 as the hosts celebrate their son's engagement and answer listener questions.February 5, 2026 | 17 min listen | 6 min readWhere Is God When I Make Mistakes? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayWhere Is God When I Make Mistakes?Can God keep me from falling away?February 2, 2026 | 13 min listen | 6 min readPastor Marty Sloan smiles on stage with worship team members behind him and the congregation in the foregroundFaith & CultureGod Is Able: Fixing Your Eyes on Jesus in Jude 24Life is tough, but God is good. Jude closes his letter with three words that can settle your soul: God is able. Here is how to live like you believe it.February 1, 2026 | 7 min readCan I Serve God My Way? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayCan I Serve God My Way?Can you follow God on your own terms? This episode draws on the book of Jude and its warnings about the ways of Cain, Balaam, and Korah.January 26, 2026 | 15 min listen | 6 min readPastor Marty Sloan in a plaid shirt jacket gestures beside a podium with a golden painting of a praying figure on the screen behind himUnderstanding the BibleCain, Balaam, and Korah: Three Warnings for a Pure Faith in Jude 11Jude names three men from the Old Testament as warnings. Pastor Marty Sloan explains what Cain, Balaam, and Korah reveal about worship, motives, and authority in your own faith.January 25, 2026 | 8 min readPastor Marty Sloan in a gray jacket opens his arms at center stage with the band and a black and white wave graphic behind himUnderstanding the BibleRooted, Tested, Invested: How to Persevere in Your Faith from Jude 20 to 23Perseverance is more than grit. In Jude 20 to 23, believers learn to build themselves up, and Pastor Marty Sloan gives three words for faith that lasts: rooted, tested, and invested.January 18, 2026 | 7 min readPastor Marty Sloan in a black zip jacket smiles and holds out an open hand as he preaches on a dark stagePrayerWhy Christians Pray for Healing and Lay on Hands: James 5 and the Power of AgreementLaying on of hands and anointing with oil are part of the church's practice from the start. Here is what they mean, where the power really comes from, and how to receive prayer with faith.January 11, 2026 | 7 min readPastor Marty Sloan in a brown blazer preaches at center stage under stage lights while musicians stand behind himFaith & CultureContend for the Faith: What Jude 3 Asks of Christians TodayYour faith is a treasure God has entrusted to you. Pastor Marty Sloan walks through Jude 3 and three ways to contend for it: stand firm, stay alert, and look up.January 4, 2026 | 8 min readHow Not to Fast video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayHow Not to FastWhat does the Bible say about fasting, and how should you start?December 29, 2025 | 15 min listen | 6 min readBeyond Christmas video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayBeyond ChristmasHow can families keep Christ at the center of Christmas?December 18, 2025 | 19 min listen | 7 min readDeconstructing Christmas video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayDeconstructing ChristmasWhat does it mean that God became a man?December 8, 2025 | 18 min listen | 7 min readCan You Be Too Generous? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayCan You Be Too Generous?Can you be too generous, and is the tithe a ceiling or a starting point?December 1, 2025 | 19 min listen | 6 min readIs Tithing Still For Today? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayIs Tithing Still For Today?Is tithing still for Christians today?November 23, 2025 | 16 min listen | 6 min readFighting Our Illusion of Generosity video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayFighting Our Illusion of GenerosityWhy is it hard to be generous, and what does the Bible say about giving?November 17, 2025 | 14 min listen | 7 min readDo You Know His Goodness? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayDo You Know His Goodness?What does it mean to taste and see that the Lord is good?November 10, 2025 | 15 min listen | 6 min readWhat Do You Need to Be Generous? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayWhat Do You Need to Be Generous?What does the Bible say about the tithe and generosity?November 3, 2025 | 18 min listen | 6 min readIs Unity Possible? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayIs Unity Possible?Is real unity possible in a divided world?October 27, 2025 | 14 min listen | 6 min readHas the World Worn You Down? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayHas the World Worn You Down?What does the Bible say about finding rest when life wears you down?October 20, 2025 | 16 min listen | 6 min readHow Do You Reflect God's Glory? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayHow Do You Reflect God's Glory?What is the glory of God, and how do we reflect it?October 13, 2025 | 17 min listen | 6 min readMarriage360 podcastPodcast | Marriage360Unfair Expectations In Your MarriageEvery spouse brings expectations into marriage, and many go unspoken.October 13, 2025 | 19 min listen | 6 min readIs God's Grace For Me? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayIs God's Grace For Me?Is God's grace really for me?October 6, 2025 | 13 min listen | 6 min readMarriage360 podcastPodcast | Marriage360Roles In Your MarriageStarting from Ephesians 5, the hosts look at roles in marriage: where our expectations come from and how roles shift with seasons like school or work.October 6, 2025 | 14 min listen | 6 min readAre Your Blessings Just For You? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayAre Your Blessings Just For You?Are your blessings meant only for you?September 29, 2025 | 14 min listen | 6 min readGod Is Good All The Time video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayGod Is Good All The TimeWhat does it mean that God is good? This conversation starts with Jesus' words in Luke 18 that no one is good except God alone.September 22, 2025 | 14 min listen | 7 min readPassing Faith to the Next Generation video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayPassing Faith to the Next GenerationHow do we pass faith on to the next generation? A guest theologian from Wheaton College joins to look at Joshua's memorial stones.September 15, 2025 | 14 min listen | 7 min readDiscipling the Next Generation video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayDiscipling the Next GenerationHow do parents pass faith on to their children?September 8, 2025 | 13 min listen | 6 min readHow to Build Intimacy in Marriage video thumbnailPodcast | Marriage360How to Build Intimacy in MarriageThe hosts share how couples can build a closer, more intimate marriage.September 8, 2025 | 17 min listen | 6 min readHow to Live a Flourishing Life video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayHow to Live a Flourishing LifeWhat does the Bible say about a flourishing life?September 3, 2025 | 17 min listen | 6 min readThe Truth About Conflict in Marriage video thumbnailPodcast | Marriage360The Truth About Conflict in MarriageConflict isn't the enemy in marriage; division is. The hosts share honestly about the silent treatment, a haircut gone wrong, and needing to be right.September 1, 2025 | 14 min listen | 7 min readLet's Discuss Christian Nationalism video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayLet's Discuss Christian NationalismWhat does the Bible say about Christian nationalism?August 25, 2025 | 13 min listen | 6 min readThe Role of the Holy Spirit in Marriage video thumbnailPodcast | Marriage360The Role of the Holy Spirit in MarriageThe Marriage360 hosts talk about inviting the Holy Spirit into marriage.August 25, 2025 | 15 min listen | 7 min readWhat Back-to-School Means for Your Marriage video thumbnailPodcast | Marriage360What Back-to-School Means for Your MarriageBack to school changes a household's rhythm, and it can strain a marriage.August 21, 2025 | 13 min listen | 6 min readWhat Is the Purpose of Blessing? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayWhat Is the Purpose of Blessing?What is the purpose of God's blessing? Starting with God's promise to Abraham, this conversation explains that God blesses His people so they can bless others.August 18, 2025 | 14 min listen | 6 min readWhat Is True Identity? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayWhat Is True Identity?Where do Christians find their true identity?August 11, 2025 | 17 min listen | 7 min readWhat Is Our Part in His Mission? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayWhat Is Our Part in His Mission?What is the church's part in God's mission? This conversation explains the missio Dei, the idea that the mission belongs to God and that he has a church for his mission.August 4, 2025 | 11 min listen | 6 min readLet's Dive Into Prophecy video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayLet's Dive Into ProphecyWhat is biblical prophecy, and how can you tell the real from the counterfeit?July 28, 2025 | 23 min listen | 6 min readPastor Choco De Jesus video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayPastor Choco De JesusHow do you hold on to a God-sized dream when your current situation looks small?July 21, 2025 | 9 min listen | 6 min readDon't Give Up! God Is Faithful video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayDon't Give Up! God Is FaithfulWhat should you do when you are waiting on God's promises?July 21, 2025 | 16 min listen | 7 min readWhat's Your Vision? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayWhat's Your Vision?What does the Bible mean by vision, and how is it different from setting goals?July 14, 2025 | 16 min listen | 6 min readWhat's the Deal With Prosperity Gospel? video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayWhat's the Deal With Prosperity Gospel?What is the prosperity gospel, and what is wrong with it? This episode explains that it mixes some truth with a twist, treating faith as a formula that makes God perform.July 7, 2025 | 24 min listen | 6 min readChasing the God Dream video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayChasing the God DreamWhere does a God-sized dream come from?July 1, 2025 | 15 min listen | 6 min readWhy Yes Is Best! video thumbnailPodcast | Marriage360Why Yes Is Best!The hosts make the case that yes is usually easier and better than no in marriage.June 30, 2025 | 14 min listen | 6 min readValue The Differences video thumbnailPodcast | Marriage360Value The DifferencesOpposites attract until the differences feel like problems, and the hosts share how they learned to celebrate theirs over more than thirty years together.June 30, 2025 | 12 min listen | 6 min readRelationships Outside Of Marriage video thumbnailPodcast | Marriage360Relationships Outside Of MarriageHow do married couples keep friendships and work relationships from pulling them apart?June 30, 2025 | 12 min listen | 6 min readLet's Talk About... Sex! video thumbnailPodcast | Marriage360Let's Talk About... Sex!The hosts, a pastor and a medical professional married 30 years, talk openly about God's design for sex in marriage.June 30, 2025 | 24 min listen | 6 min readPastor Mark Batterson video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayPastor Mark BattersonPastor Sean sits down with author Mark Batterson to talk about a big God and our big dreams.June 23, 2025 | 11 min listen | 6 min readWelcome to the Podcast! video thumbnailPodcast | Beyond SundayWelcome to the Podcast!The pilot episode of Beyond Sunday, on applying a sermon beyond Sunday and into all areas of life.June 16, 2025 | 13 min listen | 6 min readMarriage360 podcastPodcast | Marriage360Helping v. Hindering Your SpouseHow do you help your spouse grow without nagging or using their weaknesses against them?May 10, 2025 | 15 min listen | 7 min readThose People... In-Laws! video thumbnailPodcast | Marriage360Those People... 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