The After Sunday Show

Heath Lambert
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What do pastors talk about after they leave the pulpit on Sunday? That's what you will hear on this podcast as our pastors have a candid conversation about what's on their mind, and how they can better serve the church.

  1. 4D AGO

    Overcoming Anger, the Necessity of Biblical Counseling, and Advice for Husbands - EP 21

    In this episode of The After Sunday Show, the pastors discuss anger as a universal struggle and explore how Scripture provides real, practical help for overcoming it. Drawing from James 1 and James 4, they explain that anger flows from disordered desires and unmet expectations within the heart—not merely from external circumstances. The conversation expands into a broader discussion of biblical counseling, emphasizing that it is not a niche or therapeutic specialty but intensive discipleship rooted in the sufficiency of Scripture. The hosts challenge the idea that counseling belongs primarily to secular professionals and instead argue that every church—and every pastor—can faithfully care for struggling people simply by opening the Bible, loving well, and trusting the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. 0:43 – Show introduction and counseling panel setup 3:02 – Topic introduced: anger as a universal struggle | Listen to Pastor Heath's sermon on anger & the Christian Life | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6adZ0ZdQ1U 4:05 – Loving others vs. selfish anger 6:55 – James 4: desires and the root of anger | 8:34 – Can someone “make” you angry? 9:38 – Fathers provoking children (Ephesians 6) 14:25 – Feeling out of control in anger 16:33 – James 1: anger does not produce God’s righteousness 18:20 – Winning the war against anger over time 20:11 – Is counseling niche or for everyone? 22:37 – “Swing set vs. refrigerator” analogy for biblical counseling 27:58 – Professional counseling vs. Scripture’s sufficiency 30:27 – Why churches struggle with counseling ministry 36:58 – How small churches can practice biblical counseling 40:14 – Anyone can open the Bible and help others 41:37 – Closing discussion

    1h 2m

  2. FEB 11

    Habits for New Believers, Revival, and How to Leave Your Church Well - EP 20

    In this episode of The After Sunday Show, Pastor Heath is joined by Pastors Richard Lucas, Spencer Harmon, and Trevor Komatsu. They reflect on the early stages of the Christian life. They discuss formative habits for new believers—such as involvement in church community, regular Scripture reading, prayer, Christian music, and publicly identifying as a follower of Christ—while also warning about common dangers like discouragement over slow sanctification, over-reliance on emotional highs, and lack of mature spiritual mentors. The conversation then shifts to revival. Drawing from Scripture and church history, the pastors encourage prayerful longing for revival while remaining faithful and grateful for God’s ordinary, ongoing work in the life of the church. They end by talking about how to leave a church well. 0:56–3:24 – Show introduction 3:24–4:30 – Question introduced: habits, tools, and dangers for new Christians 4:30–10:08 – Pastor Heath on early Christian habits and dangers 10:08–18:36 – Pastor Richard on early faith practices, music, Bible reading, and mentorship 18:36–23:15 – Pastor Spencer on personal devotion, public faith, and emotional dependence 23:20–24:27 – Discussion on revival 24:27–31:23 – What revival is (and is not): biblical and historical perspective 31:23–34:56 – Marks of revival and God’s sovereign work 34:56–37:56 – Revival, influential preachers, and historical examples 37:56–end – Conversation about when and how to leave a church

    57 min

  3. JAN 28

    Singleness, Church During the College Years, and Conspiracy Theories - EP 19

    In this episode of The After Sunday Show, Pastor Heath Lambert is joined by Pastors Spencer Harmon, Tim Arndt, and Grady Walker for a wide-ranging pastoral conversation centered primarily on singleness and marriage across different stages of life. They discuss the unique struggles of singleness for widows, older adults, young adults, and students, emphasizing trust in God, gratitude, and the importance of community in the local church. The conversation highlights how marriage is a good gift but not a cure-all for suffering, and how wisdom, discipleship, and faithful involvement in the church shape healthy relationships. The latter half of the episode shifts to reflections on the role of the local church during college years, sharing personal testimonies of how church involvement profoundly shaped their faith, perseverance, and ministry callings. 3:38 – Framing the topic of singleness across life stages 5:39 – Pastoral perspective on suffering, singleness, and marriage 10:18 – Practical counsel for widows and older singles 12:24 – Dating challenges for college and young adults 15:51 – Advice for students and youth on singleness and marriage 20:44 – Why many young adults leave the church 34:44 – Staying faithful to the church in young adulthood 39:15 – Transition to conspiracy theories and discernment

    56 min

  4. JAN 14

    Friendship, Sports Betting, and Family Discipleship - EP 18

    In this episode of The After Sunday Show, Heath Lambert and pastors from First Baptist Jacksonville reflect on how Christians can approach the start of 2026 with faithfulness rather than mere resolutions. They encourage prioritizing weekly gathering with the local church, seeking Christ above worldly goals (Colossians 3:1), and cultivating simple, sustainable spiritual rhythms—especially in marriage and family life. The conversation centers on family worship and discipleship, emphasizing consistency over perfection, adapting practices to different seasons of life, and redeeming everyday moments for spiritual conversation. The episode also tackles contemporary issues like sports gambling, offering pastoral wisdom on stewardship, self-control, and love of neighbor, and urging believers to think carefully about how cultural trends shape the heart. 0:07 – Welcome to 2026 & introduction to The After Sunday Show 2:52 – Framing the new year: pastoral advice instead of resolutions 4:00 – Make gathering with the local church a priority 7:40 – Seeking the things above (Colossians 3:1) 9:14 – Reading Scripture with your spouse (simple, doable habits) 11:20 – Transition to family worship discussion 14:38 – What family worship looks like in real life 17:52 – Catechism, hymns, and Proverbs at home 19:12 – Discipleship when kids get busy with sports 22:50 – Individualized discipleship and redeeming everyday moments 27:10 – Starting again after disrupted rhythms 29:30 – Letting Scripture shape daily life, not just devotions 35:26 – Sports betting and cultural concerns 39:24 – Is gambling compatible with Christian stewardship? 44:08 – Pride, money, and loving your neighbor 45:04 – Closing reflections

    1h 7m

  5. 12/31/2025

    Personal Walk with the Lord, New Year's Resolutions, and Funny Moments in Preaching - EP 17

    In this special New Year’s Eve edition of The After Sunday Show, Pastor Heath Lambert is joined by Pastors Coty Hoskins, Richard Lucas, and first-time host Logan Brown for a conversation that blends humor, ministry life, and spiritual reflection. They talk about upcoming babies, naming decisions, and personal YouTube habits before turning toward more serious end-of-year themes like prayer, spiritual growth goals for 2026, and how Christians should think about New Year’s resolutions. They reflect on different approaches to goal-setting, seasons of life, reading plans, and pastoral priorities, and wrap up with memorable (and sometimes humorous) stories about preaching through distractions, ending the episode with gratitude for God’s faithfulness and a hopeful look toward the coming year. 0:09 – Introduction and New Year’s Eve context 1:28 – Introductions of the panel and Logan’s first appearance 7:21 – YouTube watch history and lighthearted discussion 11:37 – Reflecting on spiritual growth goals for 2026 13:07 – Reading plans, grow groups, and spiritual disciplines 14:21 – Heath on prayer and deeper theological reflection 18:44 – Coty on prayer habits and life rhythms 20:48 – How Christians should think about New Year’s resolutions 26:06 – Perspectives on goal-setting without formal resolutions 35:08 – Reading, political theology, and long-term learning goals 38:40 – Fun stories and preaching through distractions 42:12 – Memorable and difficult preaching moments 55:09 – New Year’s Eve traditions and closing encouragement

    56 min

  6. 12/17/2025

    Christmas Grief, Aliens, and Fun Books - EP 16

    In this special Christmas conversation, the pastors reflect on why this time of year can be both deeply joyful and deeply painful. From memories of loved ones who are gone to the quiet grief that change and loss bring, the discussion acknowledges that Christmas often unlocks both gratitude and sorrow. The conversation returns to the central hope of the Christian faith: Jesus Christ has come into a broken world, death does not have the final word, and the joy of resurrection is real and lasting. This episode encourages believers to mourn when it is right, lean into the care of the church, and steadily lift their eyes to Christ, whose birth reminds us that light has entered the darkness and that, in the end, joy will win.

    1h 3m

  7. 12/03/2025

    Christmas Memories, Music, and Traditions - EP 15

    In this Christmas edition of the After Sunday Show, the pastors reflect on Christmas memories, family traditions, and the heart behind celebrating Christ during the season. They discuss everything from Christmas ornaments, weather in Florida, meaningful and difficult childhood memories, and personal stories of God’s grace to fun topics like Christmas music timing, food traditions, and how families handle Santa. They also give pastoral advice on navigating expectations, Christmas cards, and keeping Christ at the center of the holiday in homes filled with joy, family, and sometimes pain. 0:38 – Introduction to the Christmas edition of the After Sunday Show 2:04 – Christmas reflections 2:48 – Memorable Christmas ornaments & early marriage memories 5:00 – First Florida Christmas memories 8:33 – Pastor Heath’s difficult childhood Christmas memories 11:05 – Christmas with grown children and grandchildren 13:02 – Christmas during cancer diagnosis 15:11 – Serious question: When is Christmas music allowed? 15:52 – Traditions around music and decorating 18:38 – Worship ministry and Christmas planning 19:55 – Serious question #2: Christmas cards and expectations 22:11 – Remembering the chaos and grace in gift/card giving 25:44 – Delete expectations—wisdom for Christmas emotional health 27:38 – Gift-giving struggles and humor 29:07 – Margin-of-error in gifts 31:00 – Why some people are naturally good giftgivers 33:05 – Controversial Christmas traditions 34:06 – Santa vs. no Santa decisions (listen to the real story of Saint Nick here:     • Christmas Eve Service 2023 - FBCJax  ) 37:10 – Redeeming symbols like trees, lights, candy canes 38:47 – Christmas as Jesus’ birthday celebration 41:14 – Helping kids know Christmas is about Christ 41:38 – Christmas meals and food traditions 42:51 – Italian-style Christmas dinner 43:55 – Dirty Chinese takeout tradition 45:03 – Homemade cinnamon rolls 46:07 – Wrapping up and looking forward to future episodes

    47 min

  8. 11/19/2025

    Prison Books, Thanksgiving, and Politics - EP 14

    In this episode of The After Sunday Show, Pastor Heath and fellow pastors discuss their top three books they would bring if they were unjustly imprisoned for life ranging from devotionals and theology to biblical languages and classic Christian works. Their conversation wanders through book choices, personal reading habits, and Thanksgiving traditions, including Pastor Scott’s legendary yeast rolls and Pastor Sean’s elaborate table decorating. The episode closes with a discussion about how Christians should engage politics biblically without compromising gospel priorities. 1:27 – Introduction to the “three books in prison” question 1:44 – Sean introduces the “PhD episode” 2:48 – Sean’s Books 10:00 – Scott’s Books 10:24 – Desiring God and “four books about God” set 18:48 – Heath’s Books 31:01 – Richard's Books 36:03 – Transition to Thanksgiving discussion 37:02 – Is Thanksgiving the superior holiday? 41:00 – Scott’s famous yeast rolls 42:28 – Sean decorates the Thanksgiving table 45:04 – Heath’s Thanksgiving + day-after traditions 49:00 – Political discussion intro 51:01 – How should the church engage politics? 55:24 – The problem of avoiding political application 57:10 – Avoiding endorsing candidates 58:17 – Christian worldview and public issues 1:00:02 – Applying Scripture to cultural/political questions

    1h 1m
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What do pastors talk about after they leave the pulpit on Sunday? That's what you will hear on this podcast as our pastors have a candid conversation about what's on their mind, and how they can better serve the church.

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  • Creator
    Heath Lambert
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 First Baptist Church Jacksonville
  • Show Website
    The After Sunday Show

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