Guests: Pastor Jon & Pastor Andrea

Host: Pastor Tim

Release Date: June 22

Episode Summary

In this special Season 5 finale episode, Pastors Jon and Andrea respond to real questions submitted by young adults in our church community. From calling and purpose, to spiritual plateaus, to hearing God’s voice and living as a witness, this conversation is honest, pastoral, and full of encouragement. Whether you’re navigating big decisions, longing to feel close to God again, or simply trying to follow Jesus faithfully in everyday life, this episode is a reminder that you’re not alone, and God is at work in every season.

Beyond the Pulpit is a podcast hosted by Life Church.

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Guests: Jaiden Scherr & Zach Erwin

Hosts: Pastor Jon & Pastor Andrea

Release Date: June 8

Episode Summary

Social media can be a powerful tool, but it can also quietly shape our hearts, habits, and sense of worth. In this episode, Pastors Jon and Andrea have an honest conversation about comparison, digital overload, and what it looks like to live with clarity and contentment in a constantly connected world. They discuss how Scripture calls us to renewal of mind, how to set healthy boundaries, and how to stay rooted in our identity in Christ rather than online approval. This episode is an encouragement to live present, free, and anchored in what is true.

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Beyond the Pulpit is a podcast hosted by Life Church.

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Hosts: Pastor Jon & Pastor Andrea

Release Date: May 4th

Episode Summary

Anxiety, burnout, and emotional exhaustion are realities many people face, yet it can feel difficult to talk about them honestly in faith spaces. In this episode, Pastors Jon and Andrea have a compassionate conversation about mental and emotional health through the lens of Scripture. They discuss how faith and mental health are not opposed, how God meets us in seasons of struggle, and how the peace of Christ can anchor us even when life feels overwhelming. This episode is an invitation to find hope, healing, and support in the presence of Jesus.

Beyond the Pulpit is a podcast hosted by Life Church.

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Hosts: Pastors Jon & Andrea Schwartz

Release Date: April 20th

Episode Summary

Adulthood is often filled with big decisions: career choices, financial pressure, future planning, and the constant question of “Am I on the right path?” In this episode, Pastors Jon and Andrea have an honest conversation about navigating work, purpose, and calling with wisdom and faith. They discuss what it means to pursue success through a Kingdom lens, how to trust God in seasons of uncertainty, and how our jobs fit into a bigger story of discipleship. This episode is an encouragement for anyone trying to follow Jesus while figuring out life one step at a time.

Beyond the Pulpit is a podcast hosted by Life Church.

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Guests: Zach Erwin and Emma Parker

Hosts: Pastor Jon & Pastor Andrea

Release Date: May 4th

Episode Summary

In a world that constantly tells us who we should be, it’s easy to feel pressured to perform, compare, or define ourselves by external labels. In this episode, Pastors Jon and Andrea are joined by Zach Erwin and Emma Parker for an honest conversation about identity: what culture offers, what Scripture says, and what it means to live from who God has already called you. Together, they explore the freedom that comes from being rooted in Christ, not in achievement, approval, or image. This episode is an encouragement to anyone longing for clarity, confidence, and a deeper sense of belonging in Jesus.

Beyond the Pulpit is a podcast hosted by Life Church.

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Guest: Pastor Tim Kitts

Hosts: Pastors Jon & Andrea Schwartz

Release Date: April 13th

Episode Summary

Relationships can be one of the most meaningful and challenging parts of life. In this episode, Pastors Jon and Andrea have an honest conversation about dating, singleness, marriage, and trusting God in every season. They discuss what it looks like to pursue relationships with wisdom and purity, how to find contentment while waiting, and how to keep Jesus at the center…whether you’re single, dating, engaged, or married. This episode is an encouragement that God’s timing is good, and our ultimate hope is found in Him.

Beyond the Pulpit is a podcast hosted by Life Church.

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Hosts: Pastors Jon & Andrea Schwartz

Release Date: March 23

Episode Summary

Doubt is something many people experience, yet few feel comfortable talking about openly. In this episode, Pastors Jon and Andrea have an honest conversation about navigating questions of faith, seasons of uncertainty, and what it means to wrestle with God rather than walk away from Him. Together, they explore the difference between doubt that leads to deeper faith and doubt that disconnects us, offering encouragement for anyone who feels stuck, unsure, or searching. This episode is a reminder that God is not afraid of our questions and that faith can grow even in the middle of wrestling.

Beyond the Pulpit is a podcast hosted by Life Church.

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Hosts: Pastors Jon & Andrea Schwartz

Release Date: March 9

Episode Summary

Life moves fast, and it’s easy for faith to get crowded out by full schedules, responsibilities, and constant distractions. In this episode, Pastors Jon and Andrea kick off Season 5 with an honest conversation about staying spiritually alive in the middle of everyday busyness. Together, they explore how simple rhythms like prayer, Scripture, Sabbath, and community help us remain connected to Jesus, not through legalism, but through relationship. This episode is an invitation to build sustainable spiritual practices that bring life, peace, and depth in every season.

Beyond the Pulpit is a podcast hosted by Life Church.

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