Beyond the Weekend Podcast

"The gospel is not something you 'get' and move on from. It's something you return to again and again."Join Amelia Rhodes, Stephen Lewis and Teaching Pastor Jeff Manion for Season 7 Episode 5 of the Beyond the Weekend Podcast! In this conversation, we chat about Gospel motivation: What’s different about Christian community, what forgiveness is and isn’t and keys to spiritual resilience. If you're looking to not feel alone in your emotions or how to apply these passages in Ephesians 4, this is the episode for you!Resources mentioned in this episode:Dominion, by Tom HollandEphesians 4:25Psalm 4Proverbs 15:18Groundwork To Tell The Truth.. | Sermon by Jeff ManionNavigating Emotions | Sermon Series by Ada Bible ChurchHonest To God | Sermon Series by Ada Bible ChurchThe Art of Forgiving, by Lewis SmedesMatthew 5:43-48You Asked For It | Sermon SeriesYou Asked For It | Beyond the Weekend PodcastYou Asked For It v2— question form 2026Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Groundwork | Rooted Relationships at: adabible.org/series/groundworkYou can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

"There are facets of the gospel that actually match my relational challenges, and I find new motivation to keep going where things might be broken" Join Amelia Rhodes, Stephen Lewis and Teaching Pastor Jeff Manion for Season 7 Episode 4 of the Beyond the Weekend Podcast! We continue to dive into how our Gospel Shaped Identity shapes critical elements of our lives. We dive into some nerdy elements of the text, chat about how important the church community is, and how being people of the truth isn’t always about what we say, but sometimes about what we hide. Episode four is filled to the brim with practical applications and takeaways. Resources mentioned in this episode:Ephesians Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen CoveyEpic | A series by Ada Bible ChurchJoin A GroupBefore You Hit Send, by Emerson EggerichBeyond The Weekend Devotionals Ada Bible Church Bible Reading Plan Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Groundwork | Rooted Relationships at: adabible.org/series/groundworkYou can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

Join Amelia Rhodes, Katie Buer and Senior Pastor Aaron Buer for Season 7 Episode 3 of the Beyond the Weekend Podcast! This episode could really be titled Words from the Wise. We hear a bit of Aaron and Katie's story and have a rich conversation about Gospel-Shaped Identity and how that applies to our giftings in marriage and growing in Christlikeness throughout marriage. Resources mentioned in this episode:7 Myths of Singleness by Sam Allberry BTW Podcast season 3 episode 4 Enemies of the Soul | Spiritual Warfare with Aaron and Katie Buer SYMBIS test Ada Bible Singles Ministry Grief Share Divorce Care Join A Group Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Groundwork | Rooted Relationships at: adabible.org/series/groundworkHave questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710

"Our highest priority can't be comfort or uniformity, it has to be unity." - Aaron BuerGroundwork week two was all about what Jesus staked his reputation on: how we get along as Christians. Today, we'll explore more about being under construction and how to live that out, what Gospel-shaped politics are and Aaron shared a story about how others serving with their gifts helped him last week! Join Amelia Rhodes, Stephen Lewis and Senior Pastor Aaron Buer for Season 7 Episode 2 of the Beyond the Weekend Podcast! Resources mentioned in this episode:Matthew 18:21-35Politics and Unity Photos from MasadaThe Clay Pot Conspiracy by Dave HarveyJoin A GroupListen to the sermon for this podcast, Groundwork | Rooted Relationships at: adabible.org/series/groundworkHave 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

"I believe as human beings, we're not made to be totally independent, but dependent on our Creator for our identity and our purpose and our meaning." - Aaron BuerWe're kicking off our Groundwork series by exploring the city of Ephesus and the letter of Ephesians, the Holy Spirit's role in our lives, predestination and what Groundwork means. Join Stephen Lewis, Amelia Rhodes and Senior Pastor Aaron Buer for Season 7 Episode 1! Resources mentioned in this episode:David and Ann WilsonWork: It Matters | Series by Jeff Manion & Aaron BuerHudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret by Dr Howard Taylor 1 John 4:18Join A GroupBible in a Year Reading PlanAda Bible Constitution, Page 21, 22 God Is: Creative | Sermon by Jeff Manion Revelation 2:1-7care@adabible.orgGrief ShareDivorce CareListen to the sermon for this podcast, Groundwork | Rooted Relationships at: adabible.org/series/groundworkHave questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710

We have a very special episode of the BTW Podcast this week -- our 2025 Wrapped episode! We'll look back at a whole year of podcasting together, highlighting some key moments from each series, and then look ahead to what's coming in 2026. Our hope throughout this episode is you get to laugh with us and reflect on what God has done in your life and how he has met you in personal ways throughout this year.Certificate of AchievementEnemies of the soul | The World on YouTube Shorts Enemies of the Soul SermonsEnemies of the Soul BTW Podcasts You Asked For it Sermons You Asked For It BTW PodcastConfident Sermons Confident BTW PodcastA to Z Identity in Christ Epic Series SermonsEpic BTW PodcastJoseph Reel EzekielSermon on the Mount – Women's Small Group Sign Up Spurgeon BiographyBTW Weekend DevotionalYouVersion Bible App / Ada Bible Reading Plan 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 Jeff Manion, in S6E15 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast! This week, we have two main themes: 1) when and when not to give up in the messy middle and 2) a deeper dive into how the Succession is going with Aaron. Both of which we didn't get to dive into during the sermon — you'll definitely want to tune in to this final episode of EPIC! Resources mentioned in this episode:Proverbs 4:23RebuildRebuilding A Life Chronological Study Plan The Story EPIC Series Timeline + Correlated Books of the Bible:Patriarchs - Genesis, Job- Abraham, Jacob, Joseph Exodus - Exodus, Lev, Num, Deut, Joshua - Moses/Joshua Judges - Judges, Ruth - Deborah Kingdom - 1&2 Samuel, 1&2 Kings, 1&2 Chronicles, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah (likely at the time of Jerusalem’s fall), Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah Exile - Jeremiah, Esther, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel Return - Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Nehemiah 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 Stephen Lewis, Amelia Rhodes and our Director of Marriage and Family Ministries, Mike Wilkerson, in S6E14 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast! This week, we unpack how Daniel may have become rooted in Yahweh, apply Daniel's example of faithfulness in our own lives (even when kingdoms collide), and landed on the hope of restoration, now and forever. Resources mentioned in this episode:Re|Engage Marriage Night Out Honor in Exile Deuteronomy 6 John 14 Psalm 1 Beyond The Weekend Devotional Bible Project Video Unstoppable God Revelation 21-22 The 5 Magnetic Points by Dr. Daniel Strange Daniel 2:44 Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Daniel 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 Bella Vista Campus Pastor/ this weekend's teaching pastor, Brad Holmes, in S6E13 of the Beyond The Weekend Podcast! This week, we unpack Jeremiah's life and costly obedience, chat about living water vs. broken cisterns, do a fly-by overview of the rest Book of Jeremiah Brad couldn't get to, and end with talking about lament and the themes of brokenness and hope throughout the Bible.Resources mentioned in this episode:Encountering the Old TestamentCertificate in Christian MinistryJeremiahJehoiachin's Rations TabletsReCourage Conference2 Kings 24Daniel 9:2ReBuild1 John 2:20, 27CisternEin GediLamentationsPsalm 13Strengthening Your FaithLamentations 3:19-26care@adabible.org Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Epic | Jeremiah 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 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