Spaces | The Wilderness

In this episode of the Beyond the Weekend Podcast, Stephen Lewis and Sam Schubkegel welcome Rachel Norton, our Director of Adult Ministries, to the studio to dig deeper into Growing Together, the second message in The Discipleship Journey series. Rachel opens up about the people she’s journeying with and the role groups have played at different seasons of her life. From there, the conversation takes on a common belief in our culture: that we can love Jesus without needing the church. They talk honestly about what happens when church people let us down, and why it’s worth pushing through difficult seasons instead of walking away, landing on a simple truth: we were never meant to follow Jesus alone. Resources mentioned in this episode:Join a Group!1 Corinthians 12:27Hebrews 10:24–25Turkey/Greece Study Tour with Ada BibleActs 6:11 Corinthians 11:20–22Philippians 4:23 John 9–10Acts 2:44Proverbs 19:11Mark 12:28–31Matthew 7:12Acts 2:47Listen to the sermon for this podcast, The Discipleship Journey | Growing Together at: adabible.org/sermon-series/the-discipleship-journeyHave questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: https://my.adabible.org/page/1710

What does it look like to follow Jesus every day? In S11Ep1, Stephen Lewis & Rachael Sproull sit down with Pastor Aaron Buer to kick off The Discipleship Journey. They talk about why fighting for time with Jesus matters so much and about the people God has used to shape their faith. Aaron explains the difference between salvation v sanctification & how Jesus keeps transforming us long after we first believe. He also shares a part of his sermon that didn’t make the final cut. They wrap up with practical habits for surrendering to Jesus with open hands, why it takes strength to live out the fruit of the Spirit, and the qualities of Christ they hope to pass on to their kids.Resources mentioned in this episode:The Discipleship JourneyMatthew 4:18–23Spaces | The Road podcastThe Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich BonhoefferThe Great Omission by Dallas WillardLuke 9:23Philippians 2:12–13Matthew 28:18–20Start a baptism conversationAtomic Habits by James Clear1 John 3:2; Revelation 21:1–4Join A Group!James 4:14Don't Waste Your Life by John [email protected] to the sermon for this podcast, The Discipleship Journey | Follow Jesus at: adabible.org/sermon-series/the-discipleship-journeyHave questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: https://my.adabible.org/page/1710

In the final week of our Spaces series, Sam Schubkegel steps into the host chair for the first time, joined by Amelia Rhodes and first-time guest Nancy Erickson. Nancy holds a PhD in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East, is an editor at Zondervan Academic, and has been a longtime resource for our teaching pastors. She shares how living and traveling in Israel has brought Scripture to life for her, and walks us through what archaeologists are uncovering right now around the Temple Mount and the City of David. Together, the team talks about how God designed sacred spaces like the tabernacle and the temple, yet he can’t be contained by any building. Through Jesus, his people are now his temple. Sam and Amelia close with this week’s focus on holiness and the Greek word hagios, meaning “set apart.” Beyond the Weekend will take a week off and return on November 4 with the start of the Discipleship Journey series. Resources mentioned in this episode: Ada Bible AcademyExodus 17:1–7Numbers 20:1–13Exodus 3Genesis 28:10–22Jonah 4John 1:141 Peter 2:4–5Spaces MagazineJoin a group!1 Peter 1:15–[email protected] to the sermon for this podcast, Spaces | The Temple at: adabible.org/sermons/the-templeHave questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: https://my.adabible.org/page/1710

In this episode of the Beyond the Weekend Podcast, Amelia Rhodes and Sam Schubkegel welcome Stephen Lewis, our Executive Director of Ministries and Missions, to talk about the Sea and the fears that leave us feeling out of control. Stephen shares a storm story from the Sea of Galilee, plus the history of the first-century “Jesus boat” and the Sea Peoples. Together they talk about how fear shapes us and what it looks like to parent from trust instead of fear. They also unpack why Jesus told one person to “go and tell” and another to “tell no one,” and how we can become safe people who receive others’ stories well. Wherever you are in the storm, this conversation is a reminder that Jesus is bigger than our greatest fears.Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at: https://canva.link/dcc2rzp9v8hrod5Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Spaces | The Sea at: adabible.org/sermons/the-seaHave questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: https://my.adabible.org/page/1710

Luke Koskinen & Amelia Rhodes welcome Pastor Jeff Manion to dig into The Wilderness, the fourth message in the Spaces series. Jeff shares how he brings a fresh heart to a topic he has preached before, opens up about his own wilderness seasons, and explains why his emotions are on display on stage. For anyone in the wilderness right now, Jeff offers encouragement and action steps.Resources mentioned in this episode:The Land Between, by Jeff ManionAda Bible Church historyGlobal Leadership SummitJoin us for churchJoin a Group!Future Grace, by John PiperGenesis 37–50Now and Then: A Memoir of Vocation, by Frederick BuechnerEpic | Samuel, Beyond the Weekend podcast epExodus 15:22–27Luke 22:54–62Spaces MagazineDeuteronomy 8:3Digging Deeper [email protected]/Greece Study TourSermon for this podcast Spaces | The Desert: adabible.org/sermon-series/spacesSubmit your questions related to the sermons here: https://my.adabible.org/page/1710

Spaces | S10E3 Beyond the Weekend Podcast In this episode of the Beyond the Weekend Podcast, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis welcome first-time guest Rachael Sproull, Cascade Campus worship leader, to the studio to dig deeper into The Road, the third message in the Spaces series. Together, they discuss different road encounters from Scripture. Stephen explains what Balaam's donkey sees that the famous seer can't. He also describes who the Ethiopian official is and what it costs him to travel more than a thousand miles to worship. Along the way, Rachael shares her own story. She grew up in a pastor's home and spent years dependent on prescription medication. Then the Holy Spirit met her on a drive home and again on her front porch, which led to freedom and a new calling. The conversation lands on a hopeful truth: no one is too far gone, and wherever we are on the road, Jesus invites us to follow him and sends us out as his witnesses. Resources mentioned in this episode can be found here: https://canva.link/2oo9olyk65xlmyuListen to the sermon for this podcast, Spaces | The Road at: adabible.org/sermon-series/spacesHave questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: https://my.adabible.org/page/1710

In this episode of the Beyond the Weekend Podcast, Amelia Rhodes and Luke Koskinen welcome Pastor Aaron Buer back to the studio to dig deeper into Springs of Water, the second message in the Spaces series. They talk through how Aaron chooses which passages to preach—and why he turned to Ezekiel's lesser-known vision of a river flowing from the temple—before tracing the connections between Jeremiah 17, Psalm 1, and the image of a tree planted by flowing streams. The conversation turns honest as they discuss what to do when you're doing "all the right things" spiritually and still feel dry, and each confesses the cisterns they're tempted to dig instead of resting by God's river. From there, they follow the imagery of the Dead Sea, Ezekiel, and Jesus all the way to Revelation 22, landing on a simple truth: only God can bring life to dry and dead places. Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at: https://canva.link/zswdz2rq5wb416zListen to the sermon for this podcast, Spaces | Springs of Water at: adabible.org/sermons/the-springHave questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: https://my.adabible.org/page/1710

In this episode of the Beyond the Weekend Podcast, Stephen Lewis and Amelia Rhodes sit down with Pastor Aaron Buer to explore what it really means to live a blessed life. As they unpack the first message in the Spaces series, they challenge the common idea that blessing means comfort, success, or getting what we want, and instead point to the deeper blessing of knowing and trusting God—even in seasons of suffering and uncertainty. Through honest conversation about pain, unanswered prayer, community, and learning to trust God’s promises over time, they explore how we can become conduits of God’s blessing to the people around us. The conversation ultimately invites us to consider: What might need to change in our lives for us to become more of a conduit of blessing? Resources mentioned in this episode:Join us! Turkey/Greece Study Tour Spaces Magazine - bonus content Join a Group!Beyond The Weekend Devotional Ada Bible YouVersion Reading Plan Spurgeon Study Bible2 Corinthians 12 Five-Year Prayer Journal Interested in serving at funerals? Fill out this formBTW Podcast Season 9 Bonus Episode all about Greece & Turkey!Questions about the study tour trip? Email us at [email protected] to the sermon for this podcast, Spaces | The Land of Promise at: adabible.org/sermons/the-land-of-promiseHave questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: https://my.adabible.org/page/1710

In this special bonus episode of the Beyond the Weekend Podcast, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis invite listeners behind the scenes of Ada Bible Church's upcoming 2027 Turkey & Greece study trip. More than a travel experience, this journey is designed to deepen your understanding of Scripture by walking through the places where the early church was born and the New Testament was written. Together, they explore why biblical history and geography matter, how seeing these places transforms the way you read God's Word, and why the questions the early church faced are remarkably similar to our own today. Whether you're considering joining the trip or simply want to better understand the world of the Bible, this conversation will encourage you to own your faith, trust God more deeply, and discover why encountering Scripture in its original setting leaves a lasting impact long after you return home.Resources mentioned in this episode:Join us! Turkey / Greece Study Tour with Ada Biblegtitours.org Acts 17 Acts 8:4 Acts 13 Ephesians 1-3 Revelation 2:8 Revelation 3:7 Acts 19 Colossians 1:18 Acts 20:24 1 Corinthians 12:27 1 Corinthians 13 [email protected]

Powerful Prayers | S9E7 Beyond The Weekend Podcast In the final episode of our Powerful Prayers series, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis sit down with Pastor Aaron to unpack Paul's prayer for the church in Colossae. Together, they explore the history of this small but significant city, the cultural pressures facing the early church, and Paul's desire for believers to grow in a deep, experiential knowledge of God. The conversation highlights what it means to keep God's Word central in everyday life, why true Christian strength comes from God's power rather than our own, and how enduring faith is formed through daily dependence on Christ (with some bonus Summer tips!). As the series concludes, listeners are encouraged to continue growing in prayer, trusting that God uses ordinary prayers to transform our hearts, strengthen his people, and advance the gospel in our families, friendships, and communities. Resources mentioned in this episode:Submit your 50 Days of Prayer StoriesFull Kirk Cousins InterviewJoin us! Turkey / Greece Study Tour with Ada BibleColossians Ada Bible on YouVersion | Bible Reading Plan Prayer and Worship Night | June 25Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Powerful Prayers | Paul's Prayer at: adabible.org/series/powerful-prayers/Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: https://my.adabible.org/page/1710