Beyond Sunday

Send us a textManasseh was just twelve years of age when he took the throne.  He became wrapped up in idolatry and a broken life when he finally cried for help. Discover how grace pursues people who should know better but run anyway. The story moves from high places and pagan altars to iron hooks and chains, then to a humbled prayer that God not only hears but answers with restoration.We share why a godly family can’t save you, why salvation is personal, and how warning is an act of love. Drawing on 2 Chronicles 33, Hebrews 3:15, 2 Timothy 2:11–13, and 1 John 1:9, we trace a full arc: God’s faithful call, our honest confession, and the real change that follows repentance. Manasseh does not stop at apology; he dismantles idols, rebuilds walls, restores worship, and leads people back to the Lord. That pattern matters for us too. True repentance shows up in habits, motives, and priorities. The cross stands as proof that God already made the first move—Jesus lived for us, died for us, and rose for us—so we can stop stalling and step into new life.This conversation is for anyone staring down regret, nursing resentment, or wondering if they’ve gone too far. If God can cleanse the most infamous king, he can cleanse a modern heart weighed down by old choices. You’ll hear a clear invitation to respond today, not tomorrow, and a prayer to guide the first steps. Second chances are real, but they’re not a theory—they are a path back to worship, freedom, and steady change shaped by the Holy Spirit and Scripture.If this message met you where you are, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so others can find these conversations. Your story isn’t over—ready to take your second chance?Support the show

Send us a textWe open Jeremiah 17 and sit with a surprising pairing: the steady tree planted by water and the sobering truth that the heart is deceitful and sick. That tension becomes our on-ramp to a deeper kind of trust—surrendering to God’s will.From there, we get honest about spiritual clutter. God doesn’t approve when we shove bitterness, envy, and old grudges into the closet. He searches the heart and tests the mind, not to shame us but to heal us. With Psalm 51 as our prayer, we ask for a clean heart and a renewed, steadfast spirit that won’t swing between zeal and drift. We talk about the joy of salvation as the rain that slows us down long enough to notice the mess and welcome real change.Then we step into Ezekiel 36, where the promise expands: a new heart, a new spirit, and God’s Spirit within us. This is not a touch-up; it’s spiritual surgery. God rebuilds ruined places and replants what was desolate, turning private renewal into public witness. People recognize the shift as motives soften, speech heals, and habits align with love. Along the way, we share practical ways to keep the “room” clean—confession, Scripture, service, and daily surrender—so grace doesn’t just rescue us once but reshapes us over time.If this message helps you breathe again, share it with someone who’s tired of hiding the mess. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: where do you sense God rebuilding and replanting in your life today?Support the show

Send us a textEver wonder what actually makes someone leave family, routine, and comfort to serve in another country? Pastor Lee sits down with Ava and Martin, two missionaries with United in Christ ministry, for a candid, hope-filled conversation about calling, obedience, and the surprising power of simple presence. We talk about how children’s ministry opens doors to entire families, why discipleship looks like shared meals and long talks more than quick slogans, and how showing up with humility can change a neighborhood.Ava shares how her vision of missions shifted to relationships around tables, and how waiting at home prepared her for the internship when the timing was finally right. Martin opens up about battling the belief that he can’t learn Spanish, the importance of working from intimacy with Jesus rather than for it, and the joy of recognizing the same Spirit across cultures and languages. Together they recount vivid scenes from Mexico and Chiapas: soup kitchens where people ask to hear the Word, youth events that meet teens on their level, and a quiet moment when a man too weak to speak visibly embraced Christ.If the story moved you, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review to help others find the show. And if you want to support Ava and Martin’s work, visit cfochurch.org and click Giving. Your encouragement and generosity make a real difference.Support the show

Send us a textWhat if the person you’re ready to write off becomes tomorrow’s testimony? We sit with the sting of rejection in Luke 9—when a Samaritan village shuts its doors and the disciples reach for the quickest solution: burn it all down. Then we follow the long arc of grace to Acts 8, where the same ground hosts a move of God, and John returns not with wrath, but with open hands and a prayer for the Spirit to fall.We talk candidly about “Sons of Thunder” moments—the rush to justify anger as righteousness—and how Jesus redirects passion into mercy. An image of old barbed-wire fences anchors the conversation: God’s Word sets protective lines, yet love sometimes asks us to cross hard boundaries with patience and tenderness. We unpack what it means to “trespass in love,” expecting a few cuts yet refusing to let frustration lock another door in someone’s heart. Along the way, we name the everyday mission fields we often miss: the break room cynic, the slow checkout line, the neighbor who has heard our invite ten times and still says no.There’s a challenge and a comfort here. Go to God’s throne before anyone else’s table. Trade the impulse to win a moment for the desire to win a soul. Sometimes you love from a distance until the Spirit sends you back; when that day comes, you return to lay hands, not lay waste. If God can turn Luke 9’s “no” into Acts 8’s revival, imagine what He can do with the hardened places in your world. Write “potential hope” on your heart and step over the fence with grace.If this spoke to you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find these conversations. Then tell us: who is God sending you back to with love today?Support the show

Send us a textA steady heart can stand in the hottest fire. We open Jude 17–23 and Ephesians 6:10–13 to draw a clear map for real-world perseverance: put on the full armor of God, name the true enemy, and move toward the lost with mercy that refuses to quit. This isn’t a pep talk about trying harder; it’s a field guide for relying on the Spirit when the battle feels personal, the doubts get loud, and the path forward looks dim.We start with a frank look at perseverance—why it matters, where it breaks down, and how strength rises only when rooted in God. From there, we walk piece by piece through the armor: truth that anchors, righteousness that covers, gospel shoes that steady, a shield of faith that quenches lies, a helmet that guards the mind, and the sword of the Spirit that cuts through confusion. You’ll hear why partial armor invites attack, how to spot “unarmored” gaps, and practical rhythms of Scripture, prayer, and worship that keep you standing firm.Then we shift the lens to the real opponent. People aren’t your battlefield; spiritual forces are. That perspective transforms conflict into a mission of mercy. We talk about praying for the unsaved, showing compassion to doubters, and the courage it takes to “snatch others from the fire” without compromising holiness. Expect honest stories from ministry trenches, clear steps for engaging loved ones who resist the gospel, and a hopeful reminder that persistence can open doors no argument ever could.If you’re weary, this conversation is your invitation to armor up, lift your shield, and keep moving. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs strength today, and leave a review to help others find this message of perseverance and mercy.Support the show