Episodes

  • Beyond Sunday Episode 10: How To Pray

    Beyond Sunday Episode 10: How To Pray
    Nov 1 2025
    In this episode of Beyond Sunday, host Benjamin Chapin walks verse-by-verse through Matthew 6:9–13—Jesus’ framework for prayer. What does it mean to begin with God’s holiness, align with His kingdom, ask for daily nourishment, practice real forgiveness, and be led around temptation? This isn’t performance or ritual—it’s a simple, honest way to pray that reshapes everyday life. What You’ll Hear Key Quotes Scriptures Mentioned ️ Reflection Questions Resources & Mentions Subscribe to Beyond Sunday so you never miss an episode.
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    24 mins
  • Beyond Sunday Episode 9: From Conformed to Transformed (Romans 12)

    Beyond Sunday Episode 9: From Conformed to Transformed (Romans 12)
    Oct 25 2025
    In this episode of Beyond Sunday, host Benjamin Chapin walks verse-by-verse through Romans 12—a practical blueprint for Christian living. What does it mean to be a living sacrifice? How do we resist the world’s mold and experience real transformation by the renewing of our minds? This isn’t checklist Christianity—it’s alignment with God’s design for everyday life. What You’ll Hear Key Quotes Scriptures Mentioned ️ Reflection Questions Resources & Mentions
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    34 mins
  • Beyond Sunday Episode 8: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? A Biblical Look at Light vs. Darkness

    Beyond Sunday Episode 8: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? A Biblical Look at Light vs. Darkness
    Oct 18 2025
    In this powerful episode of Beyond Sunday, host Benjamin Chapin dives into one of the most debated topics in Christian circles — Halloween. Is it harmless fun, or does it open doors we shouldn’t walk through? Benjamin explores Scripture, shares personal stories, and reacts to a testimony from a former Satanist who reveals what the holiday means in the spiritual realm. This isn’t about condemnation — it’s about conversation. You’ll walk away challenged to think, pray, and seek God’s peace for your own family. What You’ll Hear Key Quotes “If you only do things because you think it’s...
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    34 mins
  • Beyond Sunday Episode 7: Rekindled Calling — Crystal Chapin on Faith, Family, and Waiting on God

    Beyond Sunday Episode 7: Rekindled Calling — Crystal Chapin on Faith, Family, and Waiting on God
    Oct 14 2025
    From classrooms to call centers, tears in a Sunday school room to praying through teen chaos—Crystal Chapin’s story shows how God revives a calling in His timing. In this episode, Crystal shares how her love for teaching resurfaced, how prayer reshaped parenting, and how marriage and grief became places where God deepened trust and hope. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Resources & Links: Call to Action: If Crystal’s story encouraged you, follow the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with a parent, teacher, or friend in a waiting season. In Waco and interested in the Parenting Support...
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    30 mins
  • Beyond Sunday Episode 6: Forgive Them, For They Know Not What They Do — When God Calls Us to the Same Mercy We’ve Received

    Beyond Sunday Episode 6: Forgive Them, For They Know Not What They Do — When God Calls Us to the Same Mercy We’ve Received
    Oct 10 2025
    In this powerful and convicting episode, Benjamin Chapin takes listeners deep into The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:21–35), exploring how God’s mercy toward us becomes the standard for how we forgive others. Through Scripture, real-life reflection, and the words of Jesus on the cross — “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do” — Ben unpacks the weight of forgiveness, the pride that fuels bitterness, and the healing that comes only when we surrender our right to hold grudges. We love to receive God’s forgiveness, but often struggle to extend it. This episode challenges believers to...
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    20 mins
  • Beyond Sunday Episode 5: From Broken to Beloved — Michelle Ruddell on Abuse, Loss, and the God Who Leaves the 99

    Beyond Sunday Episode 5: From Broken to Beloved — Michelle Ruddell on Abuse, Loss, and the God Who Leaves the 99
    Oct 7 2025
    Guest: Michelle Ruddell — retired public school teacher, author, speaker, and co-leader with the First Woodway Writers Workshop. Episode Summary:Michelle shares a raw, hope-filled testimony: from box-checking faith to an abusive, addiction-marked marriage, divorce and remarriage, the devastating loss of her son, and the Easter Sunday escape God provided. Through grief, repentance, and a loving church family, she discovered the Shepherd who leaves the 99 to bring home the one. God restored her family relationships, redirected her calling to serve teachers, and turned broken pieces into beauty. Key Takeaways: Scripture Featured: Who This Episode Is For:Anyone carrying shame or hurt;...
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    46 mins
  • Beyond Sunday Episode 4 - Begotten Not Forgotten

    Beyond Sunday Episode 4 - Begotten Not Forgotten
    Oct 1 2025
    Do you ever feel invisible? Like what you do each day—working, raising a family, showing up at church—doesn’t really matter? In this episode, Benjamin Chapin shares a powerful reminder that God sees you, God cares, and God has woven purpose into even the smallest details of your life. Drawing from Matthew 1’s genealogy and the story of Amminadab (a name you’ve probably never heard a sermon on!), this message unpacks the truth that even the “begottens” in Scripture mattered deeply to God. The same is true for you. Through Scripture, stories, and personal reflection, Benjamin points us to: Takeaway:...
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    24 mins
  • Beyond Sunday Episode 3 - Rooted, Not Buried: Miriam Osborne on Faith, Motherhood, Chronic Pain & Recovery

    Beyond Sunday Episode 3 - Rooted, Not Buried: Miriam Osborne on Faith, Motherhood, Chronic Pain & Recovery
    Sep 29 2025
    From miscarriage to motherhood, autoimmune disease to sobriety, Miriam Osborne’s story reminds us that with God, we are rooted, not buried. In this episode, Miriam shares her journey of faith through chronic pain, parenting challenges, and alcoholism—and how God’s grace brought her into a season of renewal, healing, and hope. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Miriam’s early passion for motherhood and how God shaped that calling. How chronic illness, miscarriage, and health scares shook her faith—and how God met her in those moments. The role alcohol played in her story, and how God freed her from its grip. Why...
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    46 mins