Beyond Sunday

Pastor Lee Day

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. 1D AGO

    Sons of Thunder

    Send us a text What if the person you’re ready to write off becomes tomorrow’s testimony? We sit with the sting of rejection in Luke 9—when a Samaritan village shuts its doors and the disciples reach for the quickest solution: burn it all down. Then we follow the long arc of grace to Acts 8, where the same ground hosts a move of God, and John returns not with wrath, but with open hands and a prayer for the Spirit to fall. We talk candidly about “Sons of Thunder” moments—the rush to justify anger as righteousness—and how Jesus redirects passion into mercy. An image of old barbed-wire fences anchors the conversation: God’s Word sets protective lines, yet love sometimes asks us to cross hard boundaries with patience and tenderness. We unpack what it means to “trespass in love,” expecting a few cuts yet refusing to let frustration lock another door in someone’s heart. Along the way, we name the everyday mission fields we often miss: the break room cynic, the slow checkout line, the neighbor who has heard our invite ten times and still says no. There’s a challenge and a comfort here. Go to God’s throne before anyone else’s table. Trade the impulse to win a moment for the desire to win a soul. Sometimes you love from a distance until the Spirit sends you back; when that day comes, you return to lay hands, not lay waste. If God can turn Luke 9’s “no” into Acts 8’s revival, imagine what He can do with the hardened places in your world. Write “potential hope” on your heart and step over the fence with grace. If this spoke to you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find these conversations. Then tell us: who is God sending you back to with love today? Support the show

    31 min
  2. DEC 15

    A quick reminder to persevere

    Send us a text A steady heart can stand in the hottest fire. We open Jude 17–23 and Ephesians 6:10–13 to draw a clear map for real-world perseverance: put on the full armor of God, name the true enemy, and move toward the lost with mercy that refuses to quit. This isn’t a pep talk about trying harder; it’s a field guide for relying on the Spirit when the battle feels personal, the doubts get loud, and the path forward looks dim. We start with a frank look at perseverance—why it matters, where it breaks down, and how strength rises only when rooted in God. From there, we walk piece by piece through the armor: truth that anchors, righteousness that covers, gospel shoes that steady, a shield of faith that quenches lies, a helmet that guards the mind, and the sword of the Spirit that cuts through confusion. You’ll hear why partial armor invites attack, how to spot “unarmored” gaps, and practical rhythms of Scripture, prayer, and worship that keep you standing firm. Then we shift the lens to the real opponent. People aren’t your battlefield; spiritual forces are. That perspective transforms conflict into a mission of mercy. We talk about praying for the unsaved, showing compassion to doubters, and the courage it takes to “snatch others from the fire” without compromising holiness. Expect honest stories from ministry trenches, clear steps for engaging loved ones who resist the gospel, and a hopeful reminder that persistence can open doors no argument ever could. If you’re weary, this conversation is your invitation to armor up, lift your shield, and keep moving. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs strength today, and leave a review to help others find this message of perseverance and mercy. Support the show

    15 min
  3. DEC 1

    What Controls You

    Send us a text What truly controls your choices—stress, pride, fear, or the love of Christ? Pastor Lee opens 2 Corinthians 5:14–15 with a simple but life-altering claim: Jesus died for all, so those who live no longer live for themselves. From that anchor, we walk through what it means to let Christ’s love hold first place in our hearts and habits, shaping every response at home, at work, and in the community. We then explore Paul’s next move: stop seeing people “according to the flesh.” If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation. That shift reframes how we view others, cutting through politics, class, and status to two essential categories—saved or lost. The goal isn’t to flatten people; it’s to focus our mission. When love leads, walls fall. Conversations open. Compassion replaces contempt. Pastor Lee’s brackish water metaphor brings this home: if we blend the old life with the new, we create conditions where old sins can still swim. Purifying the stream protects health, growth, and witness. Anchored in 1 John 4:13–21, we unpack how perfect love drives out fear and why we love even our enemies—because God first loved us. This love is not passive or naïve; it’s active, prayerful, and courageous. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us the real fight isn’t against people but against spiritual forces, which is why spiritual vision matters. See souls, not stereotypes. Minister to the root, not just the fruit. As we yield to the love of Jesus, we find daily opportunities to serve, share, and invite others into the new creation life. If this message challenged or encouraged you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review. Tell us: where will you let Christ’s love take control today? Support the show

    25 min
  4. NOV 24

    A Pastor’s Son Finds His Way Back

    Send us a text We share Paul Butler’s journey from a pastor’s son to a bold witness who led a Christian metal band into bars and biker hangouts, then chose family over the spotlight. The throughline is simple: a father’s love, a mother’s support, and a life tuned to the Holy Spirit. • early memories of a father’s steadfast love • moving for a blind father’s training and starting over • raised in church shaping conscience and choices • public profession of faith and learning the Spirit’s nudge • dyslexia, culture shock, and standing up for belief • forming a secular band then returning to purpose • party years, a dangerous roommate, and coming home • mom-made flyers and launching King’s Cross • ministry in bars and unexpected open doors • marriage, instant fatherhood, and laying down the band • Romans 8:28 guiding service over spotlight • gratitude for parents and a call to reconcile Father, we just we thank you. We we we thank you, Father, for this episode. We we we thank you, Father, for the testimonies that you've given us, but you're just working out those testimonies new every day. If there be anyone out there that has not yet received Jesus Christ as King of Kings and Lord of Lords, as Savior of their life and soul, I would just encourage you to say a prayer like this: Lord Jesus, I'm a sinner and I repent of my sins. I recognize that you died on the cross so that I could be forgiven. And I ask you to come into my life, forgive me and save my soul. Fill me with the power of your Holy Spirit in Jesus Christ's name and blood. Amen. Support the show

    44 min
  5. NOV 17

    From Addiction To Redemption

    Send us a text Some stories grab you by the collar because they don’t pretend. Jim Mitchell’s journey spirals through addiction and near disaster, and turns on a single midnight prayer that changed everything. A tired man staring at the ceiling, asking God for help—and waking up set free. We walk through the dominoes that fell before the breakthrough: a praying mother, and a girlfriend named Sharon who met Jesus while watching a Christian TV broadcast. Her whole presence shifted. No sermons at home, no ultimatums—just a new peace that stirred Jim’s hunger for something real. Then came the night of too much liquor and cocaine, and the clarity that his story would end early if something didn’t give. He cried out, felt a warmth move from head to toe, and slept. By morning, the cravings were gone. A smoker since thirteen, he forgot he even smoked. The profanity he leaned on vanished like it had never lived in his mouth. But grace doesn’t stop at a feeling; it asks for alignment. Premarital counseling forced hard choices. Jim moved out, honored God, and married Sharon as soon as they could make it right. He followed conviction into the practical, smashing a massive vinyl collection so the chains that held him wouldn’t land on someone else. Along the way he became the friend who prays, the steady servant at Christ Family Outreach, and the man who believes God still answers—because he’s seen it, again and again. If you need a reason to hope, this conversation offers more than inspiration; it offers a map: living witnesses, humble repentance, obedient steps, and a Savior who still frees people from addiction, shame, and stale identities. Listen, share with someone who needs courage, and if the story meets you where you are, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us what chain you’re asking God to break next. Support the show

    31 min
  6. NOV 10

    A Young Entrepreneur’s Road From Party Culture To Purpose In Christ

    Send us a text The room can be crowded and your soul still feel alone. Kinley's story walks straight through that tension—viral growth, luxury goals, and a booked-out salon on one side; sleepless nights, a laced-weed scare, and a gnawing ache for something real on the other. We sit together and trace her path from lukewarm faith to a crisis that forced her to pray for herself, not just live near someone else’s prayers. You’ll hear what it’s like to show up at church and judge the room to avoid letting God judge your heart, then the sentence that broke the stalemate: if you’re tired of running, you’ve come to the right place. We go deep on the choices that quietly shape a life—friend circles that normalize the first hit, parents who apply hard boundaries while trying to stay approachable, and the slow creep of attention-chasing that never satisfies. Kinley names the moment conviction got practical: clearing the closet, ditching the wine glasses, and admitting that God doesn’t want a partitioned heart. Within 24 hours of surrender, her curated comfort collapsed into an old trailer and a loneliness that finally taught her to listen. It wasn’t punishment. It was formation. The potter remade the clay. She set new boundaries in her relationship, learned to right what culture calls normal, and watched her salon become ministry—Scripture in conversation, prayer at the chair, and a weekly Bible study where clients find more than a haircut. If you’re a parent of a drifting teen, a young adult pulled by the crowd, or an entrepreneur who feels successful and hollow, this conversation offers hard-won clarity and hope. God was still making plans while she wandered. He’s still making plans while you listen. If this story sparked something in you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review with the moment that hit home. Support the show

    47 min
  7. NOV 3

    Worship Wins The War

    Send us a text Fear showed up with a coalition army, and Jehoshaphat did the unexpected: he called a fast, gathered families, and sought God’s face. From that moment, everything shifted. A Spirit-breathed word reframed the fight—show up, stand firm, and watch the Lord save. We walk through the drama of 2 Chronicles 20 and the simple, powerful practices that turned panic into praise and a battlefield into a place of breakthrough. We share how the community’s shared prayer and fasting aligned their hearts, why posture matters when worship gets real, and what it looks like to obey when obedience feels counterintuitive. The twelve-mile march becomes a living lesson in perseverance. Then comes the move no strategist would suggest: appoint singers ahead of soldiers. Their song—give thanks to the Lord, for His steadfast love endures forever—anchors identity and invites God’s action. When praise rises, God sets an ambush, confusion scatters the enemy, and the threat collapses on itself. Along the way, we get practical about choosing worship over feelings, resisting easy distractions during corporate praise, and learning to hold position when anxiety screams for quick fixes. If you’ve felt surrounded by pressures you can’t beat in your own strength, this story offers a clear path forward: seek, listen, obey, and sing. Join us for a faith-stirring journey that will reshape how you face battles at home, at work, and in your heart. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review so more people can find hope. Support the show

    23 min
5
out of 5
30 Ratings

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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!