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• Pastor Lee personal message, Stay Awake

  Send us a textA single request echoes through the garden and into our lives today: stay awake. Not just awake on the outside, but alert in spirit—eyes open to God’s will, ears tuned in, and a heart ready to move when he says go. Pastor Lee walks through Mark 14:32–42 and the scene at Gethsemane, where Jesus asks his closest friends to watch and pray and they cannot hold the hour. From that moment, we follow a thread through Luke 18 and John 4 to see how easy it is to be physically present yet spiritually distracted, missing the very people and moments God is using to advance his kingdom.Pastor talks about “access to excess” and how constant inputs can numb discernment. Pastor Lee contrasts a surface-level faith with a living, listening relationship that actually recognizes the Father’s work in the small and the surprising—children brought to Jesus, a Samaritan woman who brings a town, a grave about to become a testimony. Along the way, we unpack what watch-and-pray really means: a posture of alertness, humility, and dependency that turns everyday routines into assignments. Expect a pastoral, urgent, and hopeful charge to wake up with practical steps—simplifying your inputs, carving undistracted prayer, staying ready to give an answer, and making yourself available to be used any day of the week.If you’ve felt spiritually drowsy, drifting, or overwhelmed by noise, this conversation is your alarm clock. Join us as we ask God to open our spiritual eyes and ears so we don’t miss what he’s doing right now. If this encouraged you, share it with someone who needs a wake-up call, subscribe for more conversations beyond Sunday, and leave a review to help others find the show.Support the show

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• Worth the Rescue

  Send us a textPastor Lee and Erica sit with Brittany Spivey to trace a winding road from church pews to rebellion, from suicide and addiction to a quiet surrender in a car ride home. The thread through it all is preservation—God’s hand shielding, guiding, and finally planting her in a church family where truth and love take root.Support the show

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• When God Speaks: Finding Purpose in Jeremiah 1

  Send us a textThe call of God on our lives rarely aligns with our own expectations or perceived abilities. In this powerful exploration of Jeremiah chapter 1, Pastor Lee and Erica unpack the profound truth that God designs us for specific purposes before we even exist.What happens when God disrupts your carefully planned life with an unexpected calling? Jeremiah faced this exact situation as a young man from a priestly family. Instead of following the predictable priestly path, God called him to the challenging, unpredictable role of a prophet. His immediate response? Excuses about his youth and inability to speak well – something many of us can relate to when facing divine disruption.The heart of this episode centers on a transformative truth: "When God speaks to you about something, what you do next shows what you believe about God." Are you making excuses that reveal a lack of faith, or stepping out in obedience despite your fears? Pastor Lee and Erica examine how God responds to our hesitation with gentle reassurance and firm direction, promising His presence through every challenge.Perhaps most encouraging is God's promise that He "watches over His word to perform it." When God speaks something over your life, He takes responsibility for bringing it to fulfillment. Your struggles haven't caught Him by surprise – He knew them before they arrived and has already prepared the way through them.Whether you're questioning your purpose, resisting God's call, or seeking confirmation about a direction in your life, this episode offers biblical wisdom and practical encouragement to embrace God's divine appointment. Remember, if He called you to it, He will see you through it.Support the show

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• Cancer, Faith, and Finding Peace

  Send us a textGrace Weyant knew something was wrong. For three years, doctors dismissed her shoulder pain until a cancerous tumor was finally discovered on her spine in 2015. This diagnosis interrupted what seemed like a perfect life for Grace and Shaun Weyant—parents of four young children.What follows is an extraordinary testament to the power of faith when facing life's most devastating challenges. Upon arrival at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Grace had a divine appointment that seemed orchestrated from Heaven itself. The hospital houses a statue called "The Divine Healer," depicting Jesus with the inscription "Come to me all who are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Having earlier been moved by a sermon about the woman who touched Jesus' garment for healing, Grace found herself able to symbolically touch the hem of Christ's garment through this statue—a powerful moment confirming God's presence in her journey.The support that surrounded the Weyant's reveals the critical importance of community during crisis. While Shaun temporarily closed his business to care for Grace and their four children during Grace's 21-day hospital stay and recovery, their church family and community stepped in with remarkable generosity. From preparing children's lunches to handling grocery shopping, from financial donations to simply being present, these acts of kindness demonstrated how small gestures can provide profound relief during overwhelming circumstances.Yet the Weyant's story doesn't end with one successful surgery. Grace faced recurrence in 2018, then again in 2022. Their daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumor. They lost a sister-in-law. Through each new challenge, Grace discovered that complete surrender—not just hoping for healing but trusting God regardless of the outcome—was the key to maintaining joy and peace. As she powerfully states: "Following Jesus has not been easy, but it has been worth it. I cannot imagine going through life without Him."Whether you're facing your own health crisis, supporting someone through theirs, or simply seeking perspective on life's fragility, the Weyant's ongoing journey offers this powerful reminder: while faith doesn't guarantee an easy path, it provides the strength, community, and divine companionship necessary to walk it with dignity, purpose, and even joy. What challenge are you facing today that could benefit from their example of faith in Jesus Christ?Support the show

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• Finding Refuge in His Presence

  Send us a textHave you ever longed for a place of complete safety in an increasingly chaotic world? During a recent camping trip, Pastor Lee Day and his wife Erica discovered profound spiritual truths while reading scripture beside a morning campfire that could transform your understanding of divine protection.The Days unpack the beautiful concept of God as our "hiding place" from Psalm 32:7, revealing that the Hebrew word used is identical to the word for a mother's womb – suggesting a protection that encompasses, nourishes, and develops us completely. This isn't just poetic language; it's a practical reality available to every believer who chooses to dwell in God's presence.What makes this message so powerful is how the Days balance theological depth with raw honesty about life's challenges. They acknowledge Jesus's warnings about persecution while simultaneously affirming that our strength comes not from avoiding difficulties but from experiencing them while sheltered in God's presence. As Erica beautifully states, "God doesn't always give us the answer, but he always gives us himself."The conversation takes a challenging turn when they distinguish between occasionally visiting God's presence during emergencies versus habitually dwelling there. Using Spurgeon's insights and their "Stay in the Fort" analogy, they invite listeners to experience the difference between religious visitation and spiritual habitation.Whether you're facing mountains of uncertainty or simply seeking deeper spiritual grounding, this episode offers practical wisdom for experiencing God as your complete refuge – a shield "above, beneath, around, without and within." Join the conversation and discover how to move from occasional visits to permanent residence in the shadow of the Almighty.Support the show

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