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In this edition of The After Sunday Show, Pastor Heath Lambert sits down with Sean Perron and Austin Collins to talk about a hot topic currently stirring up debate in the biblical counseling world. 0:00 — Cold open: the real debate, defined 0:59 — Welcome to the After Sunday Show 1:48 — Why biblical counseling is "in a bit of a snit" 4:40 — Background on the internal response document 9:18 — Three categories to discuss 13:14 — Defining the key terms 19:07 — Clearing up a misquote 23:36 — Clearing up a mischaracterization 27:50 — A practical example worth examining 37:16 — A theological category, unpacked 42:46 — Addressing accusations of pride and credentials 51:35 — Practical advice for church members and ministry leaders 59:40 — Closing reminder: register for the panel discussion

In this edition of The After Sunday Show, Pastor Heath Lambert sits down with Teri Van Duyn, Scott Connell, and Logan Brown to talk about the importance, theology, and practice of congregational singing in the local church. 0:48 — Introductions 3:21 — Defining congregational singing and why it matters 14:45 — Why people don't sing, and how to encourage reluctant singers 22:07 — Excellence, authenticity, and gifting in worship leadership 28:18 — Common mistakes churches make with music 33:00 — Performance culture vs. congregational participation 39:00 — Navigating preference and pushback in worship style 49:04 — The simplest test for choosing the right musical style 53:18 — First Baptist's journey and raising up the next generation of singers 1:05:27 — Practical first steps for churches wanting to help people sing 1:09:02 — Closing thoughts

We'll be taking June and July off from The After Sunday Show for a summer break. If you have topic suggestions or questions you would like the pastors to address in future episodes, email [email protected] We're looking forward to being back in August!

In this episode of The After Sunday Show, Pastors Heath Lambert, Richard Lucas, Sean Perron, and Logan Brown discuss several topics ranging from first-time parenting advice to trends in church culture and discerning God’s will. If you are interested in Greece and The Gospel: A Ten-Day New Testament Tour, visit firstbaptist.com/greece 0:54 — Introductions 3:20 — Advice for first-time parents begins 11:55 — Supporting your wife as a new mom 14:04 — Importance of continuing date nights after kids 16:38 — Reflections on the joy of having children 17:44 — Discussion: rise of interest in Eastern Orthodoxy and liturgical traditions 24:11 — Gen Z, social media, and searching for truth 26:21 — Comparing high church and low church experiences 31:33 — How Christians discern God’s will 38:10 — Making difficult non-moral decisions wisely 40:08 — Freedom in Christ and avoiding paralysis in decision-making 42:00 — Heath on listening to trusted people in major decisions 43:01 — The role of desire in discerning direction

This special episode of The After Sunday Show features Pastor Heath Lambert alongside several women—including Margaret Tucker, Jen Trzeciak, and Martha Peace—discussing the purpose, challenges, and biblical foundations of women’s ministry. The conversation explores common struggles women face (such as anxiety, control, doctrinal confusion, and child-centered homes), emphasizes the importance of grounding ministry in Scripture rather than trends, and highlights the need for both deep theology and pastoral oversight. The group also addresses cultural influences like feminism and self-care, offering guidance on discernment, healthy church structure, and evaluating teaching resources. Ultimately, the episode calls women to root their identity in God’s Word, prioritize Christ-centered relationships, and pursue faithful, Scripture-driven ministry. 2:08 – Purpose: discussing women’s ministry challenges 2:39 – Ministry roles (Margaret, Jen, Martha) 11:31 – What is misunderstood about women’s ministry? 12:22 – Common issues (bad resources, lack of oversight) 13:21 – Importance of women discipling women 14:18 – Role of pastoral authority in women’s ministry 17:13 – Dangers of isolated women’s ministry 17:56 – Common struggles in women’s ministry 20:46 – Confusion from mixed beliefs and influences 23:15 – Addressing control and submission biblically 33:20 – How to build a healthy women’s ministry 39:45 – Feminism and self-care critiques 41:08 – Happiness vs holiness 42:19 – How to evaluate teachers and resources 46:01 – Warning signs of poor teaching 51:22 – Trusting Scripture and embracing biblical roles

In this episode of the After Sunday Show, pastors Heath Lambert, Coty Hoskins, Ryan Trzeciak, and Austin Collins discuss the balance between being influenced by great preachers and developing one’s own authentic voice in ministry, sharing personal examples of figures like John Piper, R.C. Sproul, and others who shaped their preaching. The conversation then shifts to their individual journeys toward becoming Baptists, highlighting theological convictions, personal experiences, and even humorous stories along the way. The episode wraps up on a lighter note with reflections on what they’re most looking forward to this summer—family time, baseball, beach trips, and enjoying the outdoors. Timestamps: 2:20 – Topic 1: Preaching evaluation and influences 3:30 – Inspiration vs. imitation in preaching 5:30 – Influential preachers 7:11 – R.C. Sproul’s impact and communication style 9:21 – Finding your own voice in ministry 12:05 – Additional preaching influences 19:35 – Topic 2: Why are you Baptist? 20:04 – Personal journeys into Baptist theology 23:48 – Marriage and ministry shaping Baptist identity 26:05 – Differences in church practices (baptism, etc.) 29:35 – Personal testimonies and gratitude for Baptist heritage 31:11 – Topic 3: Summer plans and family life 31:31 – Outdoor activities, baseball, and family time 34:14 – Beach trips and fishing plans

In this episode of The After Sunday Show, pastors Heath Lambert, Spencer Harmon, Joey Eaton, and Seth Singleton discuss how Christians—especially in the church—should think about nutrition, fitness, and self-control, emphasizing biblical categories like stewardship, gluttony, and discipline rather than cultural trends. The conversation then shifts to parenting, particularly how fathers can obey Ephesians 6:4 by avoiding provoking their children to anger through humility, presence, affection, and intentional leadership. Finally, they tackle the complex issue of baptism for children, offering pastoral wisdom on discerning genuine faith, avoiding pressure, and prioritizing true conversion over premature public profession. 3:15 – Topic 1: Nutrition, fitness, and shepherding the body 6:00 – Biblical approach: self-control vs. gluttony 11:15 – Fasting and dependence on food 19:40 – Lightning round: favorite foods 21:57 – Topic 2: Parenting & Ephesians 6:4 23:20 – Being present and involved as a father 27:30 – Parenting pitfalls: fear, control, and assumptions 31:00 – Parenting by faith, not fear 33:00 – Humility and leading by example 37:00 – Letting kids grow in independence 38:40 – Topic 3: Baptism and children 40:00 – Letting faith and desire for baptism develop 43:00 – Balancing caution vs. biblical immediacy 45:00 – Avoiding pressure and seeking genuine faith 46:10 – Testing profession vs. observing fruit 49:00 – Practical pastoral wisdom on baptizing

In this episode of The After Sunday Show, Pastors Heath Lambert, Trevor Komatsu, Grady Walker, and Logan Brown reflect on the power of congregational singing and how it shapes spiritual growth, sharing personal stories of how worship music has strengthened their faith in both joyful and difficult seasons. The conversation then shifts to favorite movie recommendations—ranging from meaningful “films” to lighthearted favorites—before turning to a deeper discussion on how to approach Sundays with intentionality. The group offers practical encouragement on preparing your heart for worship, engaging actively during sermons, and resisting a consumer mindset by focusing on Christ and serving others. Join us at First Baptist Church Jacksonville for Easter services and events at our Downtown and Nocatee Campuses: https://fbcjax.com/easter-2026/ 1:24 – Question: impact of congregational singing 4:06 – Worship as a glimpse of heaven 8:43 – Singing that strengthens you in hard seasons 11:51 – Singing in suffering, loss, and tragedy 15:25 – Power of unified congregational worship 16:32 – Question: movie recommendations 17:27 – Favorite movies (Lord of the Rings discussion) 22:14 – Lighthearted favorites + family movie habits 28:27 – Movies vs. “films” distinction 32:46 – Question: How to get more out of Sundays 34:12 – Guarding against a consumer mindset 36:05 – Preparing for Sunday on Saturday 37:36 – How to listen well to sermons 48:04 – Serving others changes your Sunday experience

In this Easter edition of The After Sunday Show, Pastors Heath Lambert, Trevor Komatsu, Scott Connell, and Austin Collins discuss the meaning of Easter and how Christians should think about common traditions like Easter baskets, egg hunts, and sunrise services. They reflect on their own childhood experiences, consider whether cultural traditions help or distract from celebrating Christ’s resurrection, and debate whether Easter or Christmas is the more significant Christian holiday. The conversation also explores why churches often emphasize Christmas more culturally, how the resurrection shapes Christian worship and theology, and why the risen Christ gives believers hope, power over sin, and purpose in everyday life—even on the most ordinary days. Join us at First Baptist Church Jacksonville for Easter services and events at our Downtown and Nocatee Campuses: https://fbcjax.com/easter-2026/ 2:38 Favorite Easter traditions growing up 6:14 What Easter traditions get right—and wrong 11:18 Keeping Easter celebrations centered on the resurrection 13:03 How parents can model excitement about the resurrection 14:23 Thoughts on sunrise services 15:17 Is Easter more important than Christmas? 16:21 The resurrection’s central role in the New Testament 19:23 Why the whole life of Jesus (incarnation + resurrection) matters 21:00 Why churches celebrate Christmas more than Easter culturally 22:11 Lent, reflection on sin, and preparing for Easter 25:49 Differences between Christmas and Easter worship music 28:38 Question: What difference does the resurrection make on an ordinary day? 29:32 How the resurrection gives daily hope and purpose 33:11 Two everyday implications of the resurrection: power over sin and hope in sorrow 35:57 Closing thoughts and wrap-up

In this episode of The After Sunday Show, the pastors discuss anger as a universal struggle and explore how Scripture provides real, practical help for overcoming it. Drawing from James 1 and James 4, they explain that anger flows from disordered desires and unmet expectations within the heart—not merely from external circumstances. The conversation expands into a broader discussion of biblical counseling, emphasizing that it is not a niche or therapeutic specialty but intensive discipleship rooted in the sufficiency of Scripture. The hosts challenge the idea that counseling belongs primarily to secular professionals and instead argue that every church—and every pastor—can faithfully care for struggling people simply by opening the Bible, loving well, and trusting the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. 0:43 – Show introduction and counseling panel setup 3:02 – Topic introduced: anger as a universal struggle | Listen to Pastor Heath's sermon on anger & the Christian Life | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6adZ0ZdQ1U 4:05 – Loving others vs. selfish anger 6:55 – James 4: desires and the root of anger | 8:34 – Can someone “make” you angry? 9:38 – Fathers provoking children (Ephesians 6) 14:25 – Feeling out of control in anger 16:33 – James 1: anger does not produce God’s righteousness 18:20 – Winning the war against anger over time 20:11 – Is counseling niche or for everyone? 22:37 – “Swing set vs. refrigerator” analogy for biblical counseling 27:58 – Professional counseling vs. Scripture’s sufficiency 30:27 – Why churches struggle with counseling ministry 36:58 – How small churches can practice biblical counseling 40:14 – Anyone can open the Bible and help others 41:37 – Closing discussion

In this episode of The After Sunday Show, Pastor Heath is joined by Pastors Richard Lucas, Spencer Harmon, and Trevor Komatsu. They reflect on the early stages of the Christian life. They discuss formative habits for new believers—such as involvement in church community, regular Scripture reading, prayer, Christian music, and publicly identifying as a follower of Christ—while also warning about common dangers like discouragement over slow sanctification, over-reliance on emotional highs, and lack of mature spiritual mentors. The conversation then shifts to revival. Drawing from Scripture and church history, the pastors encourage prayerful longing for revival while remaining faithful and grateful for God’s ordinary, ongoing work in the life of the church. They end by talking about how to leave a church well. 0:56–3:24 – Show introduction 3:24–4:30 – Question introduced: habits, tools, and dangers for new Christians 4:30–10:08 – Pastor Heath on early Christian habits and dangers 10:08–18:36 – Pastor Richard on early faith practices, music, Bible reading, and mentorship 18:36–23:15 – Pastor Spencer on personal devotion, public faith, and emotional dependence 23:20–24:27 – Discussion on revival 24:27–31:23 – What revival is (and is not): biblical and historical perspective 31:23–34:56 – Marks of revival and God’s sovereign work 34:56–37:56 – Revival, influential preachers, and historical examples 37:56–end – Conversation about when and how to leave a church

In this episode of The After Sunday Show, Pastor Heath Lambert is joined by Pastors Spencer Harmon, Tim Arndt, and Grady Walker for a wide-ranging pastoral conversation centered primarily on singleness and marriage across different stages of life. They discuss the unique struggles of singleness for widows, older adults, young adults, and students, emphasizing trust in God, gratitude, and the importance of community in the local church. The conversation highlights how marriage is a good gift but not a cure-all for suffering, and how wisdom, discipleship, and faithful involvement in the church shape healthy relationships. The latter half of the episode shifts to reflections on the role of the local church during college years, sharing personal testimonies of how church involvement profoundly shaped their faith, perseverance, and ministry callings. 3:38 – Framing the topic of singleness across life stages 5:39 – Pastoral perspective on suffering, singleness, and marriage 10:18 – Practical counsel for widows and older singles 12:24 – Dating challenges for college and young adults 15:51 – Advice for students and youth on singleness and marriage 20:44 – Why many young adults leave the church 34:44 – Staying faithful to the church in young adulthood 39:15 – Transition to conspiracy theories and discernment

In this episode of The After Sunday Show, Heath Lambert and pastors from First Baptist Jacksonville reflect on how Christians can approach the start of 2026 with faithfulness rather than mere resolutions. They encourage prioritizing weekly gathering with the local church, seeking Christ above worldly goals (Colossians 3:1), and cultivating simple, sustainable spiritual rhythms—especially in marriage and family life. The conversation centers on family worship and discipleship, emphasizing consistency over perfection, adapting practices to different seasons of life, and redeeming everyday moments for spiritual conversation. The episode also tackles contemporary issues like sports gambling, offering pastoral wisdom on stewardship, self-control, and love of neighbor, and urging believers to think carefully about how cultural trends shape the heart. 0:07 – Welcome to 2026 & introduction to The After Sunday Show 2:52 – Framing the new year: pastoral advice instead of resolutions 4:00 – Make gathering with the local church a priority 7:40 – Seeking the things above (Colossians 3:1) 9:14 – Reading Scripture with your spouse (simple, doable habits) 11:20 – Transition to family worship discussion 14:38 – What family worship looks like in real life 17:52 – Catechism, hymns, and Proverbs at home 19:12 – Discipleship when kids get busy with sports 22:50 – Individualized discipleship and redeeming everyday moments 27:10 – Starting again after disrupted rhythms 29:30 – Letting Scripture shape daily life, not just devotions 35:26 – Sports betting and cultural concerns 39:24 – Is gambling compatible with Christian stewardship? 44:08 – Pride, money, and loving your neighbor 45:04 – Closing reflections

In this special New Year’s Eve edition of The After Sunday Show, Pastor Heath Lambert is joined by Pastors Coty Hoskins, Richard Lucas, and first-time host Logan Brown for a conversation that blends humor, ministry life, and spiritual reflection. They talk about upcoming babies, naming decisions, and personal YouTube habits before turning toward more serious end-of-year themes like prayer, spiritual growth goals for 2026, and how Christians should think about New Year’s resolutions. They reflect on different approaches to goal-setting, seasons of life, reading plans, and pastoral priorities, and wrap up with memorable (and sometimes humorous) stories about preaching through distractions, ending the episode with gratitude for God’s faithfulness and a hopeful look toward the coming year. 0:09 – Introduction and New Year’s Eve context 1:28 – Introductions of the panel and Logan’s first appearance 7:21 – YouTube watch history and lighthearted discussion 11:37 – Reflecting on spiritual growth goals for 2026 13:07 – Reading plans, grow groups, and spiritual disciplines 14:21 – Heath on prayer and deeper theological reflection 18:44 – Coty on prayer habits and life rhythms 20:48 – How Christians should think about New Year’s resolutions 26:06 – Perspectives on goal-setting without formal resolutions 35:08 – Reading, political theology, and long-term learning goals 38:40 – Fun stories and preaching through distractions 42:12 – Memorable and difficult preaching moments 55:09 – New Year’s Eve traditions and closing encouragement

In this special Christmas conversation, the pastors reflect on why this time of year can be both deeply joyful and deeply painful. From memories of loved ones who are gone to the quiet grief that change and loss bring, the discussion acknowledges that Christmas often unlocks both gratitude and sorrow. The conversation returns to the central hope of the Christian faith: Jesus Christ has come into a broken world, death does not have the final word, and the joy of resurrection is real and lasting. This episode encourages believers to mourn when it is right, lean into the care of the church, and steadily lift their eyes to Christ, whose birth reminds us that light has entered the darkness and that, in the end, joy will win.