Beyond the Pulpit
Latest Episodes
Fortune Cookies & Horoscopes
John & Amanda discuss the spiritual and ministry implications of Astrology, Horoscopes, and even having a psychic medium on your church staff!
The Ugly Truth: Areas Where the Church is no Longer an Authority
John & Amanda talk about the areas where the church has seemingly lost authority & credibility.
Where's the Truth: Looking for the truth in trending issues
There's truth, a lesson, or something important in every story/event. John and Amanda get to the heart of current stories and give the Pastor perspective.
I Kissed Jesus Goodbye: Are Black People Leaving Christianity?
John & Amanda talk to Minister Ronnie Vanderhorst about Black people seemingly leaving Christianity for other religions (Hebrew Israelites, Islam, witches...etc)
Pastoral Burnout
John & Amanda talk about the signs of burnout in ministry and some helpful solutions to avoid it.
Adventist Revolution
Amanda & John talk to Chaplain Michael Polite about #AdventistRevolution
What to do After a Bad Sermon
Amanda & John discuss tips on how to recover after a bad sermon, what constitutes a bad or good sermon, and share their own horror stories of "punching out" in the pulpit.
Report Card: Grading Christian Education pt. 3 w/ Kim Douglas
John & Amanda talk to Kim Douglas about the state of Christian Education.