Beyond Sunday

Pastor Lee Day
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Welcome to Beyond Sunday, the Podcast that takes you deeper into the Word of God throughout your week, with your Host Pastor Lee Day. It's Time to Inspire, Uplift, and dig deeper. Beyond Sunday starts now!

  1. 5D AGO

    Diligently Seek God

    Send us Fan Mail How close to God do you actually want to be? That question sits at the center of this message as we open Psalm 105:1–4 and slow down on two repeated commands that can reshape a daily walk with Jesus: seek the Lord and His strength, and seek His presence continually. We talk plainly about what “diligently seek God” looks like when it moves from church language to real habits like worship, gratitude, prayer, and letting Scripture set the tone for your day.  We also wrestle with a challenging idea from A.W. Tozer: you’re as close to God as you choose to be. That pushes us to stop outsourcing spiritual growth and to take ownership of obedience, priorities, and the pursuit of God’s presence. Psalm 105 connects seeking with joy, so we dig into why rejoicing is a mindset and why rejoicing takes faith, especially when life feels heavy.  From there we turn to Matthew 6:25–33, where Jesus confronts anxiety and resets our focus: seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and trust the Father to provide what you need. You’ll hear a simple illustration about focus, a heart-check from Isaiah 29:13, and steady promises from the Psalms that God does not forsake those who seek Him and that those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. If you’re ready to go deeper, press play, share this with a friend who needs encouragement, and subscribe and leave a review so more people can find the show. Support the show

    17 min

  2. MAR 30

    Decision Time

    Send us Fan Mail One question can expose a divided heart: who will you serve right now? We open 1 Kings 18 at Mount Carmel where Elijah confronts a nation stuck between the Lord and Baal, and we let that same challenge land in our modern lives. When pressure hits, comfort calls, and culture makes idols feel normal, a halfhearted faith starts to limp. We talk plainly about how anything can become an idol when it takes first place, even good things that slowly consume our time, attention, and love. We also dig into what hardship is meant to do in a believer. Instead of letting famine seasons drive us away, we choose to run to God first, not as the last resort. Psalm 34 gives language for spiritual resilience: blessing the Lord at all times, seeking Him, and discovering that He answers and delivers. We reflect on the difference between a powerless object of worship and Yahweh, the living God who listens, speaks, and leads. From Joshua 24, we take the daily urgency seriously: “Choose this day whom you will serve.” That decision shows up in our homes, our habits, and our prayers. And just like Elijah soaking the altar, we name the moments that feel impossible to fix and remember that God specializes in redemption and restoration. If you need to come home to faithful Christianity, this message invites you to decide without delay. Subscribe for more, share this with someone who needs clarity, and leave a review. What is one thing you need to put back in its proper place today? Support the show

    27 min

  3. MAR 23

    BOW: Believe, Obey, Worship

    Send us Fan Mail Fear, suffering, anxiety, temptation, and spiritual pressure are real and they don’t politely wait for Sunday to pass. We lean into a simple but demanding posture that helps us stand firm when life gets loud: BOW. It’s an acronym we keep coming back to because it works in the middle of the struggle, not just after the victory: Believe, Obey, Worship. We start in 1 Peter 5:6-11, where Scripture calls us to humble ourselves under God’s mighty hand, cast our anxieties on Him, stay watchful, and resist the devil. From there, we unpack what it means to believe God when the situation doesn’t make sense yet. Hebrews 11 pushes us into real faith, the conviction of things not seen, and Noah becomes the picture of trusting God before the evidence arrives. Then we step into Mark 5, where Jesus looks a father in the eye after the worst report imaginable and says, “Do not fear, only believe.” We talk about the “naysayers” that can’t stay in the room if we want to see God move. Belief leads somewhere, so we shift to obedience through 1 John and Acts 5: “We must obey God rather than men.” Obedience isn’t always popular, but it’s part of abiding in Christ. We close with worship from John 4, because God is seeking worshipers who worship in spirit and truth, not just on a schedule. If you want Bible teaching, practical Christian encouragement, and a clear path to daily victory, press play, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the message. Support the show

    24 min

  4. MAR 16

    Because He Came

    Send us Fan Mail Everything can look “normal” on the outside while your heart is carrying fear, shame, or the quiet thought that you’ve gone too far to change. I open Luke 2 and make one clear claim that cuts through all of that: because Jesus came, everything changed and that includes you and me. We start at the manger and the angel’s announcement of “good news of great joy” for all people. That word all matters. If you’ve felt disqualified by your past, your doubts, or your struggle, the Christmas story is not a sentimental scene. It’s God stepping into real human need, offering a Savior, Christ the Lord. From there, I go back to the beginning of Luke and remind you that Caesar may be ruling, but God is still in charge, even when something in your life feels like it’s trying to take the throne. Then we walk through Luke 1 and Mary’s honest question, “How will this be?” and we connect it to Hebrews 11 and biblical faith. God doesn’t need ingredients to work. He speaks, He saves, and He changes hearts by the Holy Spirit. Finally, we land in Matthew 1 where Jesus is named for his mission: he will save his people from their sins, and he is Emmanuel, God with us. If you’re ready to respond, I close with a simple salvation prayer. Subscribe for more Bible teaching, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find Beyond Sunday. Support the show

    23 min

  5. MAR 9

    Battle Plan

    Send us Fan Mail Ever notice how fear tries to set the rules? We take you straight to the front line where strategy decides outcomes long before the first swing. Pastor Lee unpacks a practical, Scripture-rooted battle plan built on prayer, worship, the Word of God, and the full armor described in Ephesians 6—so you stop reacting to pressure and start standing with purpose. We trace the standoff in 1 Samuel 17 and reveal the hidden cost of letting your giant define the terms. For forty days, Israel surrendered initiative to Goliath’s script. David changes everything by rejecting Saul’s ill-fitting armor and choosing tested tools: a sling, stones, and the name of the Lord. That choice is more than history; it’s a template for modern spiritual warfare. You’ll hear how to identify and refuse strategies shaped by fear, how to use prayer as your staging ground, and how praise resets your focus when threats feel loud and large. From the belt of truth to the shield of faith, we break down the armor of God as a daily operating system, not a metaphor on a shelf. You’ll learn why attention is spiritual territory, how to starve the enemy of airtime, and how to move decisively when faith says go. Expect clear steps you can use today: establish a simple prayer rhythm, speak Scripture aloud when doubts circle, build fellowship that keeps you alert, and guard your mind with the hope of salvation. The battle belongs to the Lord, but your stance is your choice—suit up, stay alert, and advance with confidence. If this spoke to you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs courage, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. What’s the one piece of God’s armor you’re putting on first this week? Support the show

    21 min

  6. MAR 2

    The Feet Of Jesus

    Send us Fan Mail What if the strongest move you can make today is to let go? We walk through Matthew 15:29–31 and watch the crowds bring the lame, the blind, the crippled, and the mute to Jesus—and we see what happens when needs meet His feet. The scene is not sanitized or safe. It’s raw humanity colliding with divine mercy, and it challenges our instinct to tidy our lives before we ask for help. We talk about why the Gentiles’ courage to come anyway still speaks to anyone who feels unworthy, ashamed, or “not ready” to pray. From there we connect the moment of surrender to the muscle of faith in Matthew 21:18–22. Jesus ties prayer to mountain-moving faith, not as a catchphrase, but as a way of life for people who refuse to doubt God’s character when the outcome takes time. We unpack how faith often looks communal: the blind needed guides, the lame needed carriers, and the hurting needed friends to get them where Jesus was working. This is the church at its best—stretcher-bearers who loan strength when our own runs out. We also tackle the hard part of surrender: leaving it down. Anxiety tempts us to keep a leash on the very burden we said we released. We share practical ways to resist the urge to pick it back up—naming the issue, laying it down in prayer, answering fear with praise, and replacing rumination with testimony. When the crowd saw healing, they glorified the God of Israel; that same rhythm—come, lay, trust, praise—still reshapes hearts and homes. If you’re carrying a crushing weight, this conversation offers Scripture, prayer, and grounded steps to trade control for peace and watch wonder grow. If this message helps, share it with someone who needs courage today, subscribe for more, and leave a review so others can find the hope they’re looking for. Support the show

    19 min

  7. FEB 23

    Easy Street

    Send us Fan Mail Feel like you did the right things and still got hit hard? We walk through 2 Chronicles 32 and watch Hezekiah face a brutal Assyrian siege right after a season of faithfulness. The story resets our expectations about trials and shows how real hope is built: prepare with wisdom, pray with honesty, and trust God for what your strength can’t touch. We start with the myth that obedience earns an easy life and replace it with a stronger promise: God uses pressure to form courageous people. Hezekiah models active faith—redirecting water, rebuilding broken walls, raising towers, and equipping leaders—before rallying Judah with a word that still cuts through fear: with the enemy is an arm of flesh; with us is the Lord to fight our battles. From there, we unpack practical ways to build your “second wall” with daily habits: Scripture before screens, prayer without ceasing, worship woven into the commute, and Christian community that keeps you standing when doubts get loud. Then we expose the enemy’s playbook: lies shouted in your own language, distortion of truth, attacks on leadership, and comparison that reduces the living God to lifeless idols. Instead of looking around, we learn to look up. Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah cry to heaven, and God sends an angel that breaks the siege—proof that preparation matters, but God’s presence decides the outcome. If you’re leading a home, a team, or a church, you’ll find a clear path to blend strategy with surrender: build wisely, pray boldly, and lay burdens at the foot of the cross. If this encouraged you or gave you a step to take today, share it with a friend, subscribe for more, and leave a review telling us the habit you’ll build this week. Your story may be the courage someone else needs. Support the show

    22 min

  8. FEB 16

    Ready Right Now

    Send us Fan Mail What if “ready” isn’t a feeling you chase but a fact you live from? We open Scripture to Mark 6, Matthew 28, Luke 9, and Matthew 17 to show why Jesus’ authority changes how we move through the world—lighter, bolder, and filled with purpose. The twelve were sent with almost nothing but returned with stories of healing and deliverance. That same pattern holds for us today: travel light, trust God’s timing, and act on what you already carry. We talk about the gap between flesh and spirit and how subtle distractions keep us from stepping into what God has already authorized. From the Great Commission’s order—authority before assignment—to Jesus’ call to exercise mustard-seed faith, we frame spiritual growth as a practice of obedience. You don’t manufacture power; you align with Christ, pray in his name, and let love lead. Along the way, we challenge the long “season of rest” that becomes spiritual drift and offer simple steps to re-engage: share your testimony, pray for someone, forgive quickly, and serve where you are. Expect clear connections between Scripture and daily life, stories that nudge you off the sidelines, and pastoral encouragement to move now. If God provides for lilies and birds, he’ll meet you on the road of obedience—supplying wisdom, courage, and compassion right when you need them. You’re not waiting on perfect conditions; you’re responding to a perfect Savior who has already called and equipped you. If this message strengthens your faith, share it with a friend who needs courage today, subscribe for more Bible-centered encouragement, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. What’s your next bold step of faith this week? Support the show

    20 min
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Welcome to Beyond Sunday, the Podcast that takes you deeper into the Word of God throughout your week, with your Host Pastor Lee Day. It's Time to Inspire, Uplift, and dig deeper. Beyond Sunday starts now!

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  • Creator
    Pastor Lee Day
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    64
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    © 2026 Beyond Sunday
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