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Everything Kathleen owned was gone. Her home was sold, her son was living with his father, and she was sleeping in a truck. Then a stranger gave her a ride to an AA meeting and talked about Jesus the whole way. She fell asleep in her chair and slept through the entire thing. That night ended in an arrest, and she calls it "the beginning of the ending." It was hard to believe she's the same girl who was once the happiest kid in a church-going family, until her parents' divorce at eleven sent her looking for belonging in all the wrong places. By fourteen she was drinking. Years later she had a fantastic job making great money, a new home, and a new car. On paper, she had it all. But she wasn't walking with the Lord; she was too busy, and it wasn't long before it all came crashing down. Through it all, two things never let go of her: a mom who kept showing up with prayers, and a worn-out Bible that turned up by the trash cans after everything else was taken, her grandmother's phone number still written inside. Today, Kathleen sponsors women, serves her community, and sings her testimony on the Discovery stage. Her advice to anyone who feels too far gone: "If nothing changes, nothing changes."

What starts as a conversation about how humans treat each other turns into one of the most unfiltered episodes of Life Between Sundays yet. Dean sits down with Smith Sharpe and asks him something most people would never admit out loud - and Smith answers it anyway: a lifelong fear that, born in a different time and place, he might have become "a really good Nazi."   From there, the conversation goes places most podcasts won't touch. The words we say that cut deeper than broken bones. The grudges we secretly replay on a loop until they poison everything. And a candid, no-agenda conversation about abortion - including a ministry called Elizabeth's House that's trying to offer real answers instead of just opinions.   The whole conversation was sparked by a recent, tragic loss in our community - a reminder of just how high the stakes are when it comes to how we treat one another. This isn't a comfortable episode. But it might be the one that changes how you see the people around you, and yourself.   Heads up: this episode touches on sensitive topics, including violence and abortion. Listener discretion advised.

Frances had a secret weapon: a Presbyterian women's prayer circle and a church softball league. Her target: a thirty-something husband with zero interest in God and a full tank of ambition. She never told Earle what she was up to. She just got him signed up to play.The first day of practice, a 6'3", 270-pound stranger named Roy Olszynowski walked up behind Earle, slapped him on the back hard enough to knock him off his feet, and said, "Welcome to the team, brother. Let me pray for you." Earle had never laid eyes on the man in his life. It was the beginning of the end of the life he'd been living.In this episode, Earle and Frances — married 52 years, still occasionally driving separate cars just to spite each other's timing — sit down with Dean for a conversation that gets surprisingly honest, surprisingly fast. They talk about the years Earle was gone Monday through Thursday and Frances was home alone with two toddlers and no family nearby. The night God spoke a warning straight into Earle's spirit: change, or lose everything you have. And the decision, decades later, to walk away from everything they'd built in Raleigh and move to Hickory to stand behind their nephew Smith as he planted a church with no money, no building, and eight couples willing to bet on it.Turn in for thoughtful conversation, humor, and real-life encouragement to help navigate the six days between Sundays - and discover how faith can transform the ordinary moments of life. Like, comment, and subscribe!

From professional kickboxing and a life headed in the wrong direction to becoming an ordained pastor, Chad Freitag’s story is proof that no one is beyond God’s reach.  In this episode of Life Between Sundays, you’ll hear honest stories about transformation, humility, marriage, ministry, and learning to follow God in the middle of real life. Chad shares how faith didn’t just change his Sundays, it reshaped the way he works, prays, serves, and sees the people around him. Turn in for thoughtful conversation, humor, and real-life encouragement to help navigate the six days between Sundays - and discover how faith can transform the ordinary moments of life. Like, comment, and subscribe!

In this episode, Dean is joined by Jeff Whittle, the President of Ecclesia Construction Company.  Ecclesia is the design and build general contractor company building the new Worship Center for Discovery Church.  But that is not what this conversation is about.  This discussion dives deep into how Jeff turned his faith into a critical part of his company’s culture.   Turn in for thoughtful conversation, humor, and real-life encouragement to help navigate the six days between Sundays - and discover how faith can transform the ordinary moments of life. Like, comment, and subscribe!

In this episode, Dean sits down with his friend Sonny Roseman, a true pillar of Discovery Church.  If you know Sonny, you love him.  If you want to get to know him, you can find him in the front left section at the 11:15 service every Sunday. In this conversation, Sonny shares wisdom from a life rooted in strong faith, offering encouragement for business, insight into building a lasting relationships, and perspective on staying grounded when life gets tough. Turn in for thoughtful conversation, humor, and real-life encouragement to help navigate the six days between Sundays - and discover how faith can transform the ordinary moments of life. Like, comment, and subscribe!

In this episode Dean sits down with Michael Jordan, a licensed counselor and stage 4 cancer survivor, for a powerful conversation on resilience, faith and what it really means to keep going when life gets hard.  His story is honest, hope-filled and deeply encouraging.  If you or someone you love is walking through a difficult season, this episode is for you. Turn in for thoughtful conversation, humor, and real-life encouragement to help navigate the six days between Sundays - and discover how faith can transform the ordinary moments of life. Like, comment, and subscribe!

In this second episode focusing on parenting, Dean welcomes Marcus and Kara Osborne. The Osborne’s parent two amazing teenagers but it doesn’t mean parenting is easy! The discussion is wide ranging and covers how to co-parent effectively as well as how to handle social media, discipline and dating. These are parents we can all learn something from! Turn in for thoughtful conversation, humor, and real-life encouragement to help navigate the six days between Sundays - and discover how faith can transform the ordinary moments of life. Like, comment, and subscribe!

In this episode this episode Dean and Pastor Smith talk about parenting!  Do couples need to agree on how to parent before they have children?  Does discipline really matter or can you just be friends with your kids?  Is your job as a parent over when you drop them off at college?  And much, much more.   Turn in for thoughtful conversation, humor, and real-life encouragement to help navigate the six days between Sundays - and discover how faith can transform the ordinary moments of life. Like, comment, and subscribe!   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifebetweensundays_podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebetweensundays_pod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1NQ7JLX2cb/?mibextid=wwXIfr Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/LifeBetweenSundaysPodcast

Host Dean Cline sits down with Pastor Smith Sharpe to discuss the facts around the crucifixion, the empty tomb and what happened after the resurrection.  They talk about what the critics say and how our lives could be different if we really believe it happened.  Turn in for thoughtful conversation, humor, and real-life encouragement to help navigate the six days between Sundays - and discover how faith can transform the ordinary moments of life. Like, comment, and subscribe!

Host Dean Cline sits down with Pastor Smith Sharpe to discuss the life adjustments that could be made as we enter the season of Easter, and why these changes are important.  Dean and Smith also dig into the Easter sermon series called “It Could Be You”.  Find out what Pastor Smith is giving up and adding to his life during Lent!  Finally the discussion turns to offering forgiveness and why it is so hard for us. Turn in for thoughtful conversation, humor, and real-life encouragement to help navigate the six days between Sundays - and discover how faith can transform the ordinary moments of life. Like, comment, and subscribe!   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifebetweensundays_podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebetweensundays_pod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1NQ7JLX2cb/?mibextid=wwXIfr Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/LifeBetweenSundaysPodcast

In this episode of Life Between Sundays Dean welcomes Sean Moore, Haiti Director for Hands and Feet Project.  After a mission trip to Haiti, Sean decided to move his entire family to one of the most challenging countries on the planet.  Discover how this decision has influenced both his life and his family’s journey. Dean and Sean also share impactful stories from their time on the ground in Haiti. Turn in for thoughtful conversation, humor, and real-life encouragement to help navigate the six days between Sundays - and discover how faith can transform the ordinary moments of life. Like, comment, and subscribe! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifebetweensundays_podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebetweensundays_pod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1NQ7JLX2cb/?mibextid=wwXIfr Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/LifeBetweenSundaysPodcast

Dean tries his first ever solo episode where he answers questions from the Life Between Sunday’s audience. The questions were kept locked away and secret until the cameras were rolling. See what happens! Turn in for thoughtful conversation, humor, and real-life encouragement to help navigate the six days between Sundays - and discover how faith can transform the ordinary moments of life. Like, comment, and subscribe!

In this episode of Life Between Sundays, host Dean Cline welcomes his friend Charlie Merrill for part 3 of living a generous life.  Charlie took his love of cooking and turned it into a generosity strategy for life — leading him to volunteer his time providing meals during natural disasters.   Key topics include: -Turning something you love into something for the Kingdom! -What can be learned from spending time around people who have lost it all? -Time is our most valuable resource.  It is also the most valuable resource we can give to others. -If you stay until the end, you will find out Charlie’s secret to great BBQ! Turn in for thoughtful conversation, humor, and real-life encouragement to help navigate the six days between Sundays - and discover how faith can transform the ordinary moments of life. Like, comment, and subscribe!   Find out more about Operation BBQ relief at https://operationbbqrelief.org.

In this episode of Life Between Sundays, host Dean Cline welcomes Bob Fincher for another discussion about generosity — this time focused on our finances. To be generous with our money, we need to have some! How do we create wealth and ensure we are being good stewards of what God has given us? Bob Fincher and his family have been part of Discovery Church since its earliest days. He is a financial advisor at Southeast Retirement Planners in Hickory, where he helps individuals, families, and business owners practice wise stewardship by cutting through the noise and making thoughtful decisions about money, family, and the future. Learn more at SERetirementPlanners.com. Key topics include: If you are a young adult, how do you start building wealth? Budgeting for generosity Credit card debt Becoming debt free as a goal Retirement and long-term disability plans This episode will help you determine the next logical step in your financial life, regardless of your stage in life. Tune in for thoughtful conversation, humor, and real-life encouragement to help navigate the six days between Sundays—and discover how faith can transform the ordinary moments of life. Like, comment, and subscribe!