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What do clown ministries, embarrassing Halloween costumes, and a record-breaking Harvest Fest have in common? More than you might think! This week on Beyond Sunday, Josh, Evan, Paxton, and Cliff share some hilarious stories from years past, celebrate an incredible night of community outreach, and reflect on how God can use even the simplest moments to make a lasting impact. But how do we recognize opportunities to share our faith, especially when we don't know how someone will respond? Building on Sunday's message, the guys explore what it means to scatter the seeds of the Gospel and trust God with the growth. Through personal stories of unexpected encounters, missed opportunities, and the power of simple obedience, we're reminded that we may never fully see what God is doing through the seeds we plant today. ASK A QUESTION - TELL A STORY - CONNECT WITH US

"The Church on Mission": Matthew 13:1–9, 18-23 For the church to be unhindered, it must be on mission. The church on mission shares the gospel with everyone and trusts God with the response. 1. The seed must be scattered. Matthew 13:3-9, Acts 1:8 Who needs to hear the gospel from me? 2. The soil is not ours to judge. Matthew 13:18-23 Who have I assumed would never listen? 3. The growth is not ours to produce. Matthew 13 and 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 Am I praying for the lost? 4. The harvest is too important to ignore. Matthew 13 and John 4:35 Am I noticing the opportunities God has already put in front of me?

What do a chaotic kindergarten classroom, a stubborn show dog, and Josh's unexpected history in clown ministry have in common? This week on Beyond Sunday, Josh, Evan, April, and AB kick things off with a hilarious round of "You're Not Qualified" before turning their attention to Michael's message on serving. Is serving really about having the right skills, or could it be more about having a willing heart? The conversation gets personal as the group explores what keeps us from serving, the blessings we might be missing, and how God can use our gifts in ways we never expected. Plus, hear how New Work is putting faith into action through local outreach, upcoming mission trips, and opportunities to get involved. Whether you've been serving for years or haven't quite found your place, this episode might challenge you to take your next step. ASK A QUESTION - TELL A STORY - CONNECT WITH US

Called to Serve - John 13:1-15, I Corinthians 12:4-7 Serve - is the humble willingness to be inconvenienced for someone else’s benefit. Point 1: NO ONE IS ABOVE SERVING (John 13:1-5)   Point 2: NO ONE IS BENEATH BEING SERVED (John 13:6-15) Peter’s Lesson – To serve we must first be served… Judas’ Lesson - If Jesus served him, you can serve them…   Point 3: WE ARE ALL CALLED AND GIFTED TO SERVE (I Corinthians 12:4-7)   Closing Questions: Is there anything I believe I'm above doing? Is there anyone I've decided doesn't deserve to be served? Am I using the gifts the Holy Spirit has given me to serve the Body?

What does it really take to grow in your faith? This week on Beyond Sunday, Evan, Josh, Paxton, and Steve dive deeper into Sunday's message on discipleship, exploring why following Jesus is about more than gaining knowledge. From the importance of meaningful relationships to the people and circumstances God uses to shape us, the conversation challenges us to consider whether we're simply learning more about Jesus or actually becoming more like Him. But first, things get a little out of hand with a game called The Missing Tool, where everyday disasters, questionable solutions, and a few unforgettable baptistry stories bring plenty of laughs. Plus, hear about some exciting things happening at New Work, including Harvest Fest, upcoming mission trips, and a special Night of Worship you won't want to miss! ASK A QUESTION - TELL A STORY - CONNECT WITH US

Unhindered: The Church Alive Sharpen the Blade (Discipleship) Colossians 1:27-29   1. The Goal Discipleship is not transferring information Discipleship is transforming the whole person The Goal is maturity in Christ 2. The How God uses everything to form us Tools of Discipleship 1. God’s Spirit 2. God’s Word 3. God’s People 4. Our Circumstances 3. The Process Transformation takes time God doesn’t love a future you; He loves you today. Grace is not opposed to effort; it is opposed to earning. – Dallas Willard

Josh is back! This week on Beyond Sunday, the crew celebrates his return, debates the finer points of fall food and drinks, and jumps into New Work’s new series, Unhindered: The Church Alive. Michael recaps Sunday’s conversation about biblical fellowship and worship, including what it might look like to worship God not only for what He has already done, but with faith for what He will do. Then the conversation turns to the four friends who carried a paralyzed man to Jesus and the kind of “whatever it takes” faith that refuses to let obstacles have the final word. Can someone else’s faith actually affect your life? Is faith transferable, or is it transformative? The team explores how our faith can help bring others to Jesus, why being surrounded by faithful people matters, and how serving and living on mission can change the way we see God, ourselves, and the people around us.

Unhindered, The Church Alive, The Church on Mission Mark 2:1-12 – A Biblical Example of Fellowship and Worship   Point 1: Biblical Fellowship happens when a group of people decide to do two things, we are moving towards God together and you are coming with us. Biblical Fellowship is rooted in a love for Jesus and His Word. Biblical Fellowship says “whatever it takes” and lives like it. We carry the mat with Prayer and Presence   Point 2: Biblical Worship is recognizing and responding to who God is both backwards and forwards. When we look back and Worship that’s – Gratitude When we look forward and Worship that’s - Faith

What if the power God has given you was never meant to stay hidden? This week, Michael, Paxton, Tate, and the crew have some fun imagining the responsibilities that would come with superhero powers before turning to a much bigger question: What are we doing with the power of the Holy Spirit already living within us? The conversation digs into spiritual gifts, available obedience, and the things that often keep us from stepping into what God has called us to do. From feeling unqualified to simply being too busy, they challenge us to stop waiting for the perfect moment and recognize the opportunities God may already be placing in front of us every day.

Wind and Fire Filled For The Mission Acts 1:6-8   The Holy Spirit gives power 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 That power has a purpose Ephesians 4:11-16 People are the purpose Don’t let it stop at potential The power is there; will you participate? Ephesians 3:20 We have the power. We know the purpose. We see the people. Will we participate? Or will it just be wasted potential?

ASK A QUESTION - TELL A STORY - CONNECT WITH US How do you know when the Holy Spirit is nudging you toward something, and what happens when you actually listen? Josh, Steve, Evan, and Tate share personal stories of unexpected generosity, life-changing conversations, and decisions that led them into ministry. Sometimes the smallest steps of obedience become the moments that change everything. As the conversation continues, the guys unpack what it means to wait, listen, and step into God’s calling, even when the next move feels uncomfortable. Plus, Josh puts everyone to the test with a hilarious game of Test the Nudge, where everyday decisions become opportunities to discern whether it’s a red flag, yellow light, or green light. Could the thing you’re waiting on God to confirm be something He’s already asked you to do?

WIND & FIRE “Follow the Nudge: Walking with the Spirit” Acts 16:6–10, Isaiah 30: 21, John 10:27 “God told me.” Ezekiel 13:3, “Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing!” John 10:27, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” Key question: How do I know it's Him?   Following the nudge: 1. Slow your Roll: WAIT prevented … did not allow. See Proverbs 16:9, Micah 7:7, and Isaiah 30:21. I need to surrender my good thing to step into God's thing. 2. Train your Ear: LISTEN “My sheep listen to my voice” We're trying to hear God’s whisper in a noisy notification world. “That night Paul had a vision”.   3. Test the Nudge: THEN STEP “So WE decided…” “We decided to leave for Macedonia at once…” See Proverbs 12:15, Proverbs 15:22, and 1 Corinthians 14:29. There comes a point when discernment has to become obedience. Start a Nudge Journal: NOTICE. TEST. STEP. REVIEW.

ASK A QUESTION – TELL A STORY – CONNECT WITH US What actually satisfies us? This week, Michael, Paxton, AB, and Tate start with a very serious ranking of life’s oddly satisfying moments, from pressure washing and crunchy leaves to fresh sheets and finally getting that popcorn kernel out of your teeth. But the conversation turns toward a much deeper kind of satisfaction as they unpack what it means for the Holy Spirit to breathe life into us, satisfy our deepest thirst, and illuminate the next step in front of us. The group gets personal about the distractions we reach for when life feels heavy, why satisfaction in the Spirit requires surrender, and whether our choices can hinder His work in our lives. They also talk about learning to recognize the Spirit’s nudges, the danger of ongoing sin, and developing a daily posture that says, “Lord, if You’re not going, I don’t want it.” It’s an honest conversation about learning to stop looking everywhere else for what only God can provide.

Wind & Fire “Watch Him Move: Breath, Water, Flame” John 7:37–39; 8:12   1. Breathe Fully—The Spirit Gives Life 2. Drink Deeply—He Satisfies the Thirsty 3. See Clearly—He Lights the Way John 12:8, “Jesus spoke to the people once more…” Practicing the Presence: Welcome the Holy Spirit: Holy Spirit, you are welcome here. Look to Scripture: Look for Jesus, Listen and Obey. Receive and Release Breathe—Without the breath of life, I am dust—come Holy Spirit. Drink—Holy Spirit, quench the thirst in me. See—Holy Spirit, help me see. Final Thought: Watch Him move—and move with Him.

This week on Beyond Sunday, Michael Shearon, Paxton Redd, Tate Wells, and Cliff Hines kick things off with some questionable food combinations, from peanut butter and cheese to ranch on spaghetti, before somehow turning potatoes into a pretty solid picture of the Christian life. The conversation picks up from Sunday’s message, Undivided, exploring why Scripture, the Holy Spirit, and our experiences with God were never meant to compete with one another. The guys wrestle with how we know when the Holy Spirit is actually leading us, why chasing an experience can cause us to miss the One behind it, and what happens when God only gives enough light for the next step. Along the way, a late-night “lantern story” becomes a powerful reminder that following God rarely means seeing the whole road ahead. Sometimes faithfulness simply means opening the Word, listening to the Spirit, trusting the people God has placed around us, and taking the next right step.