Outside of Sunday

In this second takeover episode of Outside of Sunday, Julie Colbeth from Whispers of Grace continues her four-part teaching series - this time exploring the method behind how we serve God.

Following on from 'Motivation', this episode shifts the focus from why we serve to how we serve - and it might not look the way you expect.

This episode gently challenges the way we view our gifts, reminding us that God is intimately acquainted with all we carry - and He delights in using it for His glory.

With encouragement to stay faithful in the unseen and a call to fix our eyes on Jesus, Julie invites you into a deeper, freer way of serving - led and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
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0:00 – Intro & recap
2:47 – The method we use to serve God
3:32 – The Holy Spirit: Old Testament vs after Pentecost
4:55 – Spirit-filled craftsmen in Exodus
8:10 – God as the master artisan
9:39 – Building the tabernacle
11:48 – Separating “God things” vs “human things”
12:45 – God knows all your skills
16:39 – 1 Corinthians 12:4–11
18:23 – Women empowered in the New Testament
22:35 – Faithfulness in what’s in your hands
25:40 – Robert Chapman
27:46 – Serving beyond recognition
31:50 – Luke 16:10
34:00 – Fix your eyes on Jesus
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Outside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media.

In this special takeover episode of Outside of Sunday, Christa hands the mic over to Julie Colbeth from Whispers of Grace for the first of a four-part teaching series - and it couldn’t come at a better time.
As Christa takes a break over the school holidays, Julie brings a rich and grounding message on motivation - the heart behind why we serve.
Looking at the lives of Abraham, Joseph, Moses, and the Israelites, Julie reminds us that we are all called and equipped by God for His purposes. But beyond what we do, this episode gently challenges us to consider why we do it.
Is our service driven by pressure, performance, or comparison… or by love, gratitude, and a desire to honour God?
With honesty and biblical truth, Julie speaks into the everyday - from serving in church to serving our children - pointing us back to this powerful reminder:
our worth isn’t found in how well we perform, but in what Christ has already done.
This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and realign your heart - to serve not out of striving, but from a place of grace.
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Click here to check out Julie's podcast, Whispers of Grace.
0:00 – I have a confession
0:33 – Whispers of Grace takeover
1:54 – Julie introduces the series
2:31 – Calling, purpose, and the series focus
3:48 – Biblical examples: Abraham, Joseph, Moses, the Israelites
6:49 – Called and gifted for service
9:38 – God has equipped you
13:45 – Your worth rests in Christ
16:35 – What is your motivation?
21:31 – Serving your children as serving God
23:21 – Generosity in service
25:25 – Partnering with God
26:55 – Reflecting on your motivation
28:06 – The Israelites and giving
30:07 – The church as a team
31:58 – Fix your eyes on Jesus
32:54 – 1 Peter 4:10–11
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In this episode of Outside of Sunday, Christa and Laura reflect on the resurrection of Jesus and some of the powerful moments that happened straight after it. From Mary Magdalene being the first to see the risen Lord to why Thomas is often labelled “the doubter”, this conversation gently explores what faith really looks like - especially when questions and doubts are part of the journey.

They also talk about the incredible way God ordained events throughout the Bible, how faith and intellect don’t have to be in conflict, and why the resurrection still matters deeply today. Whether you come to faith through your heart, your questions, or both, this episode is a reminder that Jesus meets us exactly where we are.
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0:00 – Coming up
0:40 – Welcome
1:42 – The resurrection of Jesus
2:25 – Why did Jesus rise?
4:40 – God’s plan and biblical prophecy
5:35 – Science and the Bible
6:30 – Faith and intellect
8:22 – Why Mary saw Jesus first
13:56 – Should we call Thomas “the doubter”?
17:52 – Faith through the heart or the mind
23:40 – Bible verse: The true vine
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In this Insights episode of Outside of Sunday, Christa and Laura sit down to talk about Easter - the beauty of it, the weight of it, and the suffering of Jesus at the centre of it all. From Good Friday to the reality of what crucifixion actually involved, they reflect on what Jesus willingly endured and why it matters so deeply for us today.
Along the way they talk about the meaning of the blood of Jesus, the striking reminder that we are Barabbas, and how our constant rebellion and failing keep pointing us back to our need for Him. With reflections from Scripture, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Spurgeon, the conversation moves between thoughtful, honest, and hopeful - remembering that the whole world still revolves around Jesus.
If Easter has ever felt familiar or routine, this episode is an invitation to pause, look again at the cross, and be reminded just how extraordinary it really is.
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0:00 – Coming up
0:40 – Welcome
1:18 – Holy Week
5:52 – What happened to Jesus on Good Friday?
11:38 – The blood of Jesus
15:28 – We are Barabbas
17:55 – Our constant failing is a reminder of our need of Jesus
20:16 – What happens at crucifixion
22:07 – Jesus submitted to His suffering
23:59 – The wrath of God was poured out on Jesus
27:40 – C.S. Lewis quotes
28:56 – The world still revolves around Jesus
31:22 – Easter talk and traditions
33:52 – Inspiration from Charles Spurgeon
35:53 – Final thoughts
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In this Insights episode of Outside of Sunday, Christa and Laura reflect on Part 2 of Stacy’s testimony and the deeper conversations that came out of it. From Laura’s honest postpartum journey to the difference between real wisdom and superficial advice, this episode moves gently through some of the harder but important truths that often don’t get spoken about.

Together, they talk about the value of children, what it means to carry pain while still recognising God’s blessing, and why true justice isn’t always what the world thinks it should be. The conversation then turns to the cross - and the powerful reminder that Jesus took the punishment we deserved so that mercy could be offered instead.

Honest, reflective, and deeply hope-filled, this episode invites you to pause, think deeply, and remember where true justice and true hope are ultimately found ✝️
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0:30 – Intro
1:00 – Recap on Part 2
1:34 – Laura’s initial reactions
2:11 – Laura’s postpartum journey
2:56 – Honest vs superficial advice
7:35 – Children are a blessing
12:29 – Being a grandparent or parent without actually having children
14:56 – Justice belongs to God
17:49 – Earthly justice vs eternal justice
19:17 – 40 lashes or 5 years in prison?
23:12 – Jesus took lashes and death for us
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Outside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media.