The holidays are here, and while they’re often filled with joy, they can also bring unique challenges when it comes to family. In this episode of Beyond Sunday, we’re talking all about the awkward conversations, the unexpected drama, and the laugh-out-loud moments that only family can bring.

We’re diving into the real, raw, and redeeming aspects of family dynamics during the holiday season. From navigating the dinner table debates to discussing generational trauma. Here is your holiday survival guide for Holidays with the family.

As we approach the end of the year, it’s natural to look back and reflect—but what happens when the year didn’t go the way you planned?

In this episode of Beyond Sunday, Pastor Vernon, Pastor Omar, and Ciera are discussing moments of disappointment, detours, and divine redirection. Together, we’ll explore how to process unmet expectations, find purpose in the pivot, and embrace God’s plan for the next chapter.

In this episode of Beyond Sunday, we’re having an honest conversation about grief. Whether you're dealing with the loss of someone close, a breakup, or just the weight of a hard season, grief can feel overwhelming.

But you're not alone. We'll share personal stories, some real talk about how faith can carry us through tough times, and a few practical tips for navigating the pain. Join us as we unpack what it means to grieve with faith and look for healing beyond the heartache.

In this episode, Pastor Vernon, Pastor Omar & Ciera dive into the challenges Christians face when navigating popular cultural trends like Halloween, crystals, and other spiritual practices that often conflict with biblical teachings. How can we live out our faith in a world full of mixed messages?

Join us as we explore what the Bible says about these topics, how to discern what’s spiritually healthy, and how to engage culture without compromising our faith. Whether you're unsure about participating in certain events or dealing with friends who follow these trends, this episode will provide biblical insights to help you find balance and stay grounded in your walk with Christ.

The Fall season is not just known for homecomings, scarfs or sweaters, and pumpkin flavored Starbucks drinks, but also kicks off "cuffing season".

Cold weather kicks off the search for someone to be cuddled up with and experience all of the fall & winter activities with. In this episode Pastor Vernon, Pastor Omar, and Ciera discuss all things relationships, how to know if you are cuffed to something you shouldn't be, and what the Bible says about relationships.

Obedience is necessary as a follower of Christ, but doesn't always feel good. On this episode Pastor Vernon, Pastor Omar, and Ciera talk about the importance of Obedience, the struggles of being obedient, and how to trust God even in the unknown.

The conversation that is often needed, but not always discussed. On this episode Pastor Vernon, Pastor Omar, and Ciera sit down to discuss the growing topic of church hurt. How it is effecting believers, the common misconceptions, and how it even impacts those in ministry or leadership. This is the conversation you need beyond Sunday.

We all have prayed the pray, "Lord if you get me out of this, I won't do it again!" But what happens when we end up doing the thing we said we wouldn't? On this Episode Pastor Vernon, Pastor Omar, and Ciera discuss the struggle of falling back into old ways, the difference between conviction and condimnation, and give practical step on how to get back to following Christ even if you've "fallen off".

Friends, how many of us have them? Friends, the ones we can depend on. Let's be honest though, friendships as an adult looks a little different. In this episode Pastor Vernon, Pastor Omar, & Ciera sit down to discuss what is looks like to sustain healthy friendships, recognizing the part you play in them, and what it means to have a friend in Jesus.

Have you ever returned to something and realized you actually were not better? Maybe you have had to sit out for a season and the thought of rushing to return has consumed your thoughts.

On this episode Pastor Vernon, Pastor Omar, & Ciera discuss the popular saying "I'm Back & I'm Better" and how to wait well while preparing to return to something well.

At some point in our life we experience going through cycles. Whether generational or cultural, we inherit habits and we end up passing them down. On this episode Pastor Vernon, Pastor Omar, and Ciera discuss the cycles we often find ourselves in. It’s time to identify and break the cycles we’ve found ourselves in.

Let's talk about love, dating, marriage and sex. In this episode Vernon, Ciera, and Omar discuss the struggles of relationships in Ministry, the struggle of waiting, and platonic relationships as well. If Jesus is Love, and we are called to be like Christ, we have to talk about love beyond Sunday.

Some may believe that because you serve Christ you do not suffer any hard seasons. Vernon, Ciera, and Omar have the conversation to dismantle this myth.

During this episode you can expect discussion around trusting God in hard seasons, leading while hurting, and seeking God even when it isn't easy. We preach about about faith, but beyond Sunday we are fighting for it.

We all want to hear from God, but we don't always know if He is speaking. In this episode Vernon, Ciera, and Omar sit down to discuss the tension between hearing from God, trusting that God is speaking to you, and how to be obedient once He speaks. The Lord is speaking Beyond Sunday, the question is are we listening?

Social media has had a major impact in this generation and the generations to come. In this Episode, Vernon, Omar, and Ciera sit down to discuss all things social media and its impact beyond what you post.

This episode is for the church leader, the growing influencer, or someone looking to better understand how social media and christianity intersect. Let's talk socials beyond Sunday.

Get ready for a conversation around Purpose and the struggle of pushing past our preferences. We rarely see in scripture God ask people to do something that is within their preference.

Pastor Vernon, Pastor Omar, and Ciera speak about how to overcome our preferences, owning who God has called us to be, and how we see Jesus live in purpose through scripture.

Easter Sunday has come and gone. Pastor Vernon, Pastor Omar, and Ciera sit down to discuss the impact of Easter as ministry leaders, our responsibility as christians beyond the Resurrection, and has the church done a good job caring for the people God has called us to reach.

Whether you are in ministry or new to the faith Easter Sunday is the highest attended Sunday of the year, but we can't stay stuck on Sunday. We have an assignment beyond it.

The saying goes "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" yet we all know this to not be true. On this episode Vernon, Ciera, and Omar discuss the impact of words as leaders, how much power, influence, and negative consequences lie behind what is said.

Get ready for a conversation around overcoming hurtful and negative comments, reflecting Christ through our words, and how to live under the truth of who God says we are.

On this episode Vernon Gordon, Ciera Thomas, and Omar Burton sit down for a conversation that challenges us to "Rethink" Jesus. Could it be we have seen Christ and what it means to be a Christian all wrong.

Jesus turned the other cheek, but He also turned over tables. Topics like Jesus being controversial, standing on business, and more are what you can look forward to in this conversation Beyond Sunday.