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Beyond The Pulpit

A Podcast by Life Church | Hosted by Lead Pastors, Pastors Jon & Andrea Schwartz


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  • 7. S5 EP7: Scroll Less, Live More: Social Media, Comparison & Digital Health

    35:04||Season 5, Ep. 7
    Guests: Jaiden Scherr & Zach ErwinHosts: Pastor Jon & Pastor AndreaRelease Date: June 8Episode SummarySocial media can be a powerful tool, but it can also quietly shape our hearts, habits, and sense of worth. In this episode, Pastors Jon and Andrea have an honest conversation about comparison, digital overload, and what it looks like to live with clarity and contentment in a constantly connected world. They discuss how Scripture calls us to renewal of mind, how to set healthy boundaries, and how to stay rooted in our identity in Christ rather than online approval. This episode is an encouragement to live present, free, and anchored in what is true.Brick — https://getbrick.com/Beyond the Pulpit is a podcast hosted by Life Church.To learn more about Life Church, visit lifechurchusa.org or follow us online: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

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  • 6. S5 EP6: Anxious Minds, Anchored Souls: Mental Health & Faith

    36:07||Season 5, Ep. 6
    Hosts: Pastor Jon & Pastor AndreaRelease Date: May 4thEpisode SummaryAnxiety, burnout, and emotional exhaustion are realities many people face, yet it can feel difficult to talk about them honestly in faith spaces. In this episode, Pastors Jon and Andrea have a compassionate conversation about mental and emotional health through the lens of Scripture. They discuss how faith and mental health are not opposed, how God meets us in seasons of struggle, and how the peace of Christ can anchor us even when life feels overwhelming. This episode is an invitation to find hope, healing, and support in the presence of Jesus.Beyond the Pulpit is a podcast hosted by Life Church.To learn more about Life Church, visit lifechurchusa.org or follow us online: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
  • 4. S5 EP4: A Guide to Adulting with Purpose: Career Direction, Success & Calling

    32:55||Season 5, Ep. 4
    Hosts: Pastors Jon & Andrea Schwartz Release Date: April 20thEpisode SummaryAdulthood is often filled with big decisions: career choices, financial pressure, future planning, and the constant question of “Am I on the right path?” In this episode, Pastors Jon and Andrea have an honest conversation about navigating work, purpose, and calling with wisdom and faith. They discuss what it means to pursue success through a Kingdom lens, how to trust God in seasons of uncertainty, and how our jobs fit into a bigger story of discipleship. This episode is an encouragement for anyone trying to follow Jesus while figuring out life one step at a time.Beyond the Pulpit is a podcast hosted by Life Church. To learn more about Life Church, visit lifechurchusa.org or follow us online: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
  • 5. S5 EP5: Who Am I, Really?: Identity in Christ vs. Identity in Culture

    32:55||Season 5, Ep. 5
    Guests: Zach Erwin and Emma ParkerHosts: Pastor Jon & Pastor AndreaRelease Date: May 4thEpisode SummaryIn a world that constantly tells us who we should be, it’s easy to feel pressured to perform, compare, or define ourselves by external labels. In this episode, Pastors Jon and Andrea are joined by Zach Erwin and Emma Parker for an honest conversation about identity: what culture offers, what Scripture says, and what it means to live from who God has already called you. Together, they explore the freedom that comes from being rooted in Christ, not in achievement, approval, or image. This episode is an encouragement to anyone longing for clarity, confidence, and a deeper sense of belonging in Jesus.Beyond the Pulpit is a podcast hosted by Life Church.To learn more about Life Church, visit lifechurchusa.org or follow us online: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
  • 3. S5 EP3: Dating, Waiting, and Trusting God: Singleness & Relationships

    33:41||Season 5, Ep. 3
    Guest: Pastor Tim KittsHosts: Pastors Jon & Andrea Schwartz Release Date: April 13thEpisode SummaryRelationships can be one of the most meaningful and challenging parts of life. In this episode, Pastors Jon and Andrea have an honest conversation about dating, singleness, marriage, and trusting God in every season. They discuss what it looks like to pursue relationships with wisdom and purity, how to find contentment while waiting, and how to keep Jesus at the center…whether you’re single, dating, engaged, or married. This episode is an encouragement that God’s timing is good, and our ultimate hope is found in Him.Beyond the Pulpit is a podcast hosted by Life Church.To learn more about Life Church, visit lifechurchusa.org or follow us online: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
  • 2. S5 EP2: Faith in the Questions: Navigating Doubt & Deconstruction

    29:51||Season 5, Ep. 2
    Hosts: Pastors Jon & Andrea Schwartz Release Date: March 23Episode SummaryDoubt is something many people experience, yet few feel comfortable talking about openly. In this episode, Pastors Jon and Andrea have an honest conversation about navigating questions of faith, seasons of uncertainty, and what it means to wrestle with God rather than walk away from Him. Together, they explore the difference between doubt that leads to deeper faith and doubt that disconnects us, offering encouragement for anyone who feels stuck, unsure, or searching. This episode is a reminder that God is not afraid of our questions and that faith can grow even in the middle of wrestling.Beyond the Pulpit is a podcast hosted by Life Church.To learn more about Life Church, visit lifechurchusa.org or follow us online: Instagram |Facebook |YouTube
  • 1. S5 EP1: Busy, But Spiritually Alive: Rhythms for a Faith-Filled Life

    26:54||Season 5, Ep. 1
    Hosts: Pastors Jon & Andrea Schwartz Release Date: March 9Episode SummaryLife moves fast, and it’s easy for faith to get crowded out by full schedules, responsibilities, and constant distractions. In this episode, Pastors Jon and Andrea kick off Season 5 with an honest conversation about staying spiritually alive in the middle of everyday busyness. Together, they explore how simple rhythms like prayer, Scripture, Sabbath, and community help us remain connected to Jesus, not through legalism, but through relationship. This episode is an invitation to build sustainable spiritual practices that bring life, peace, and depth in every season.Beyond the Pulpit is a podcast hosted by Life Church. To learn more about Life Church, visit lifechurchusa.org or follow us online: Instagram |Facebook |YouTube