Beyond the Weekend Podcast

Join Stephen Lewis, Amelia Rhodes and Rachel Norton, Director of Women's Ministry, in S6E12 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast! This week, we unpack the depth of evil and God’s mercy in this Biblical story, dig deeper into Elijah and how his life applies to us, and talk about some of our podcast team's own idols of the heart.Resources mentioned in this episode:Cultural Background Study Bible The Mesha Stele mentioning King Omri and Yahweh 1 Kings 16:30 1 Kings 21:25-26 Revelation 2:20-21 Exodus 34:10-17 The 5 Magnetic Points by Dr. Daniel Strange Breaking Point | Elijah, a sermon by Aaron BuerTwoGether Podcast – Rachel and John NortonListen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Elijah at: adabible.org/series/epicSubmit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710Submit your 10-word-sermon-recap to btw@adabible.org You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

Join Amelia Rhodes, Sam Schubkegel and Luke Koskinen, Director of Lifeline and Pastor of West Satellite, in S6E11 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast! This week, we discuss a character we had to cut from the sermon on Rehoboam — the other king of the split nation of Israel: his fears, failures, and legacy. Then we chat about setting our hearts and orienting our lives around Jesus, evaluating the voices in our lives, and land with understanding patterns of sin and finding redemption.Resources mentioned in this episode:1 Kings 11:26 - 1 Kings 14 Moody Theological Seminary 1 Kings 11:37-38 1 Kings 12:25-33 2 Chronicles 12:14 Unstoppable God Exodus 34:6-7 Let Go by Fenelon care@adabible.org 2 Chronicles 12:14 Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Solomon at: adabible.org/series/epicSubmit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710Submit your 10-word-sermon-recap to btw@adabible.org You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

Join Amelia Rhodes, Stephen Lewis and Director of Children’s Ministry, Vicki Abbott, in S6E9 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast! This week, we discuss an exciting update to our children's ministry curriculum and whole-church alignment, as well as our hearts and practical applications for parents in modeling love for God. We also explore the Psalms, a significant part of David’s story, and how David points to Jesus and our need for a rescuer.Resources mentioned in this episode:A Theology for the Church by Dr. Daniel L. AkinMathew 22 Psalm 51 Psalm 100 Beyond the Weekend DevotionalDavid Dancing 2 Samuel 6Matthew 1:1 Rhyme Time Bible for Nursery ageJesus Storybook Bible for preschoolNirV Adventure Bible for elementaryChristmas Family Experience | December 23Evangelical Dictionary of Theology (Baker Reference Library)The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard Ezekiel 34:22-24 Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Saul & David at: adabible.org/series/epicSubmit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710Submit your 10-word-sermon-recap to btw@adabible.org You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

Join Amelia Rhodes, Stephen Lewis and Jeff Manion in S6E8 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast! We discuss Pastor Jeff's unique emotional analysis of the Bible and how God used Samuel's mom and her painful story for his creative good. We then dive into background on why Israel wanted a king, other characters in the narrative that we didn't cover in the sermon, intersections of famous history with where we're at in the Bible, and land on the topic of faithfulness … it's Jeff. Come on. Resources mentioned in this episode:Beyond the Weekend DevotionalElizabeth and Zachariah Beyond the Breaking Point: a sermon about Hannah by Jeff Manion 1 Samuel 2 Mary's Song Deborah's Song Dream Big Think Small by Jeff ManionEpic | Joseph: a sermon by Jeff Manion How Did We Get Here? A Transition Service sermon by Jeff ManionIn His Image by Jen Wilkin Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Deborah at: adabible.org/series/epicSubmit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710Submit your 10-word-sermon-recap to btw@adabible.org You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

Join Amelia Rhodes, Stephen Lewis and Kentwood Lifeline Middle School Director, Maddy Compton, in S6E7 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast! We discuss a bit of Maddy's story, the faith of our students, women in the Bible and the hope that God is at work when it’s dark.Resources mentioned in this episode:Philippians 4:8 Gospel Coalition Article: The Psalmists Sing JudgesThe Song of Deborah: Judges 5 Judges 4:14 Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Deborah at: adabible.org/series/epicHave questions or a ten-word sermon recap for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710 You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

Join Stephen Lewis, Sam Schubkegel and Robin Bupp, Young Adult and East Paris Adult Small Groups Directors, in S6E6 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast. We discuss living with intention before life's milestones and leading well after them, who God is for, developing spiritual practices, and the Hall of Faith giant, Rehab. Resources mentioned in this episode:Developing Spiritual PracticesThe Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis Exodus 17:8-16 Exodus 24:13Exodus 32:17-19Numbers 13-14Joshua 5Joshua 7Made for More | Ada Bible Academy GPS Jonathan Pokluda Joshua 22-24Joshua 1Matthew 1Hebrews 11Knowing God by JI Packer Joshua 1:9Unstoppable GodListen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Joshua at: adabible.org/series/epicHave questions or a ten-word sermon recap for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710 You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

Join Stephen Lewis and Pastor Brad Holmes for S6E5 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast. We discuss the unique process of forming this sermon, then dive into chapters in the Exodus story that had to be skimmed over during the sermon, including: the plagues, and how God chooses to identify himself going forward as “the One who brought you out of Egypt,” helping us see him as Rescuer. We delve into further parallels between Moses/Jesus, and answer a listener's question at the end of the episode about God's passion for our purpose. Resources mentioned in this episode:Exodus 19:3-4Galatians 3:24Romans 8:3-4Mission of God by Christopher WrightAda Bible Academy | Live it WellAda Bible Academy | Made for MoreListen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Moses at: adabible.org/series/epicHave questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710 You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

Join Amelia Rhodes, Stephen Lewis and Pastor Brad Holmes for S6E4 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast. We discuss the sermon process with Brad, then chat about parallels between Moses and Jesus, the women in the Moses story, and delve into deeply meaningful extended content that couldn't be covered in the sermon. You'll walk away with practical applications on how to remember the Gospel and encouraging insights on our Lord and the way he has been at work since the beginning of creation.Resources mentioned in this episode:Email us your 10-word sermon recap at btw@adabible.orgExodus 1-3Hebrews 11:23Unstoppable GodMathew 17Mark 9Luke 9Cultural Background Study BibleSermon by Matt Chandler | Who God Says He IsBeyond The Weekend DevotionalJohn 18: 3-6Parodical Son story | Luke 15:11-32John 8:58Genesis 1-3The Parable of the Rich Fool | Luke 12:13-21The Land Between by Jeff ManionListen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Moses at: adabible.org/series/epicHave questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

"We can acknowledge that tragedy is real and messy and also believe that God is excited to redeem and restore." Join Amelia Rhodes, Stephen Lewis and Pastor Jeff Manion for S6E3 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast. We chat about Jeff's weekend travel adventures, then dive into the processes of forgiveness and trust, being faithful in unwanted spaces, and how to practically have a heart alive to God. Waiting rooms, experiencing the emotions of biblical characters and dock cleats — oh my! Resources mentioned in this episode:Genesis 37-50God Is Creative The Land Between by Jeff ManionEmail us your 10-word sermon recap at btw@adabible.orgJesus in the Old TestamentUnstoppable God StudyActs 7Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Joseph at: adabible.org/series/epicHave questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710 You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

"Your life isn't too messy for the Lord!" Join Stephen Lewis, Amelia Rhodes and Rachel Norton for S6E2 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, chatting about the role of women in the Biblical narrative that leads to Jesus, the cost of control in Jacob's story and in our podcast team's lives, where broken-heartedness from brokenness should start, and the certain hope we have in God's sovereignty. Resources mentioned in this episode:Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible Counterfeit Gods – Timothy Keller Genesis A Doubter's Guide to Jesus – John Dickson Sharing Your Faith WorkshopListen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Jacob at: adabible.org/series/epicHave questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710 You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

We're kicking off our EPIC series by exploring the Old Testament. We understand how that sounds — but don't snooze on this one! Join Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss the big picture of the Old Testament, other instances of God's covenant promises and how to read the Old Testament. This episode sets us up for success as we begin our 16-week journey through the Old Testament. (Our producers walked away with great applications and think you will, too.) Season 6 Episode 1 is jam-packed! Resources mentioned in this episode:Genesis How to Read the Bible Book by Book by Gordon D. Fee, Douglas Stuart How to Read the Bible For All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee, Douglas Stuart Dominion and Dynasty by Stephen G. Dempster Surveying the Old Testament, by Andrew E. Hill, John H. Walton Jeremiah 31:33 Rick Warren's Bible Study Methods by Rick Warren Lifeline Student Ministry Beyond The Weekend Daily Devotional Philippians 4:19 Unstoppable God - Small Group Sign UpListen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Abraham at: adabible.org/series/epicHave questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710 You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

Show Notes: Confident. | Confident IdentityThis week's episode wraps up Pastor Aaron Buer's powerful series, Confident. Aaron joins Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis to explore who we are in Jesus and how God's view of us can transform our faith. They discuss how hope serves as a secure anchor, even when life gets difficult. This encouraging conversation will help you stand confident in Christ no matter what you're facing. Resources mentioned in this episode:Your Identity A-ZVIM — Dallas Willard from his book Renovation of the HeartCompact Dictionary of Theological Terms – Greg R. AllisonHebrews 6:18-19The Power of Identity – People of the Way.Ephesians 1:3-14Sermon on the MountDivine Conspiracy – Dallas WillardFurther Reading:Gospel of John Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Confident. | The Love Test at: adabible.org/series/confident/Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710 You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

Show Notes: Confident. | The Truth Test This week's episode unpacks Pastor Aaron Buer's powerful message on The Truth Test. Aaron joins Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis to explore who Christ truly is, how we can examine our own character and what it means to live accountable to God's truth. They also take you behind the scenes to explain how Ada Bible Church selects its elders and deacons.Resources mentioned in this episode:House of David on Amazon PrimeFinding Jesus in the Old Testament (Beyond the Weekend) Sermon on the MountRevelation 2: 2-3 – Testing true and false1 Corinthians 5:111 Timothy 3:2-7 - Requirements for LeadersGnosticismFurther Reading:Gospel of John Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Confident. | The Love Test at: adabible.org/series/confident/Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710 You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

We're continuing our Confident series by diving into personal stories and LOADS of practical tips from Pastor Aaron Buer, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss our identity in Christ, fear & submission vs gratitude & relationship and what weekend church services are for. Resources mentioned in this episode:Pray A-Z, by Amelia RhodesThe Septuagint Yada – experiential wisdom Philippians 2 - Jesus submitting himself Sharing Your Faith John 13:34-36 Abide, by Jen Wilkin Further Reading:Gospel of John Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Confident. | The Love Test at: adabible.org/series/confident/Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710 You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

We're continuing our Confident series by exploring the Apostle John's letter on confident faith. Join Pastor Aaron Buer, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss John's writing style; eternal security; salvation, obedience and legalism; the origin of the term "hypocrite" and more.Resources mentioned in this episode:After Acts by Bryan LitfinAn Introduction to Biblical Ethics by David W. JonesJohn 10:25Ada Bible ConstitutionWe Believes: SecurityExodus (starting ch 16)Matthew 23:23The Parable of the Lost SonEzekiel 36:26Small GroupsReach out for Mentorship or Care (prayer, counseling etc.) at: men@adabible.orgwomen@adabible.orgCampus Pastor info@adabible.orgNavigating Emotions Sermon Series Navigating Emotions Counselor VideosFurther Reading:1 John 4:10-11Gospel of JohnListen to the sermon for this podcast, Confident. | The Character Test at: adabible.org/series/confidentHave questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710 You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

We're kicking off our Confident series by exploring the Apostle John's letter on confident faith. Join Sam Schubkegel, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss who the author and apostle John was, gnosticism and apologetics and young adults, and much more. The team dives deeper, sharing content that there just wasn’t time for in the sermon all the way to the last minute of this episode. It's jam-packed! Resources mentioned in this episode:After Acts by Bryan LitfinAda Bible AcademyAda Bible Young AdultsPilate StoneYehohanan's Skeletal Remains Caiaphas Ossuary Pool of Silome Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics by Norman L. Geisler The Text of the New Testament by Kurt and Barbara AlandAi Shepherds and Electric Sheep by Sean O'Callaghan and Paul A. Hoffman Further Reading:1 John 1-2 Gospel of John Our prayer for this week: "God, make yourself real to me." Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Confident. | Confident Faith at: adabible.org/series/confidentHave questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710 You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

You Asked For It | You Asked - We answered!Join hosts Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they rapid-fire your final questions we didn't get to during this series.Grab links for all of the resources mentioned in this episode here!00:00 Welcome03:30 Is God angry at sin?07:16 Predestination and Election13:14 Who goes to heaven? Why?16:30 Did Jesus go to hell, and what was he doing between his death and resurrection?19:49 Why does hell exist?22:09 Trinity27:13 Why does God seem so different in the Old Testament vs the New Testament?31:49 Keeping the Law?35:19 What language were the 10 Commandments written in?38:16 Can we trust the Bible?41:57 What is baptism and why do we need it?45:23 Sports?49:26 WrapThis fall, our men’s and women’s ministries will be doing a Bible study called Unstoppable God. Registration will be live this fall here: https://www.adabible.org/small-groups/Listen to the sermon series for this podcast, You Asked For It, at: adabible.org/series/you-asked-for-it/Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

You Asked For It | Why is Jesus Confusing?Do you wonder why Jesus did or said some of the things we read in the Bible? Join Pastor Jeff Manion, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss what Pastor Jeff is up to these days, a new-to-us spiritual practice and some practical applications for reading the Bible when it seems confusing. The team also answers an additional important question at the end of the episode.Resources mentioned during this episode in chronological order: Mark 1 www.bible.com/bible/111/MRK.1.NIVMark 3 www.bible.com/bible/111/MRK.3.NIVCity of God – Augustine www.wtsbooks.com/products/city-god-saint-augustine-9781565484795Ada Bible Constitution www.adabible.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Constitution-combined-final2.pdfEphesians 2 www.bible.com/bible/111/EPH.2.NIVSharing Your Faith Training Sign Up - my.adabible.org/registration/sharingyourfaith2025Listen to the sermon for this podcast, You Asked For It | Why is Jesus Confusing? here: adabible.org/series/you-asked-for-it/Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710 You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

You Asked For It | The End TimesSooo, what's up with the end times? And what are the different interpretations the Church has about it? Join Pastor Aaron Buer, Amelia Rhodes, and Stephen Lewis as they discuss where our beliefs on the end times as Christians should fall in regard to our core beliefs. The team also chats about where Ada Bible lands and why we believe what we do.Resources mentioned during this episode in chronological order: 1 Corinthians 13 - www.bible.com/bible/111/1CO.13.NIVEnemise of the Soul | Armor of God Sermon - www.adabible.org/sermons/spiritual-warfare/ESV Study Bible - www.esv.orgConstitution – Ada Bible Church - www.adabible.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Constitution-combined-final2.pdf1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 - www.bible.com/bible/111/1th.4.16Revelation 21:4 - www.bible.com/bible/111/rev.21.4ESV intro to Revelation - www.esv.org/resources/esv-global-study-bible/introduction-to-revelation/Sharing Your Faith Training Sign Up - my.adabible.org/registration/sharingyourfaith2025Listen to the sermon for this podcast, You Asked For It | The End Times here: adabible.org/series/you-asked-for-it/Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710 You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

Is God with us in our darkest moments? Does he care if we suffer? Join Pastor Brad Holmes, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss personal stories from their lives and how God can give us a new perspective on pain. The team shares content there just wasn’t time for in the sermon as they dive into more of your questions throughout the podcast and even rapid-fire-answer ADDITIONAL questions at the very end of the episode!Oops! Show notes for this episode exceeded the maximum character limit. Find the resources mentioned in this episode in this document.Listen to the sermon for this podcast, You Asked For It | Where is God in My Pain? here: adabible.org/series/you-asked-for-itHave questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710 You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org