Kicking off 2026, the Between Sermons crew sits down for an honest, practical conversation about prayer, fasting, and what it really means to hear God clearly. In this episode, Pastor Brent McQuay, Pastor Asa Slaughter, and Ti’heasha Beasley unpack the heart behind fasting—not as a religious routine or New Year’s diet, but as a spiritual discipline that helps believers humble themselves, grow in devotion, and draw closer to God.
Together, they break down why fasting is always connected to food in Scripture, how unity in fasting strengthens the church, and how saying “no” to our flesh trains us to say “yes” to God. The conversation also tackles real questions people wrestle with: How do I know I’m hearing God and not just my own thoughts? Does God speak audibly? What if I’m afraid of getting it wrong? Through stories, laughter, and biblical wisdom, the team makes spiritual practices feel accessible, honest, and deeply relevant.
Whether you’re new to fasting, struggling with discipline, or longing to hear God’s voice more clearly, this episode offers encouragement, clarity, and next steps as Disciples Church enters the Grounded season—rooted in prayer, discipleship, and Scripture. Pull up a chair and join the conversation as faith meets real life.

What happens when helping people turns into carrying burdens God never asked you to carry? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Sol McQuay, Pastor Asa, and Ti’heasha Beasley unpack the final message of the Red Flags series by tackling the Savior Complex—the subtle but exhausting belief that it’s our job to fix, rescue, or control the outcomes of the people we love. Through honest stories, humor, and deep biblical wisdom, they explore how emotional suppression, poor communication, and misplaced responsibility can quietly lead to burnout, anxiety, and spiritual heaviness. This conversation challenges listeners to recognize when compassion turns into control, how to love people without making them projects, and why true freedom only comes when we surrender outcomes to God. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by other people’s problems, struggled to let go, or felt spiritually exhausted from “doing too much,” this episode will help you put the cape down, trust God again, and learn what healthy, Spirit-led love really looks like. 

In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent, Ti’heasha, and Priti dive into one of the most relatable topics in our everyday lives: communication red flags. Inspired by Pastor Chris’ message, the team talks honestly about why we say things the way we do, how childhood patterns follow us into adulthood, and why so many of us struggle with defensiveness, harsh language, avoidance, or shutting down. Using the life of David as a powerful warning about the cost of poor communication, they explore how our words can either build relationships or quietly destroy them. From marriage and parenting to leadership and friendship, this conversation blends humor, vulnerability, and biblical truth to help us recognize our blind spots, confront ourselves first, and let the Holy Spirit reshape how we speak. If you’ve ever wondered why certain conversations feel hard, why you react the way you do, or how to confront someone without damaging the relationship, this episode will give you clarity, encouragement, and practical tools for healthier, more God-honoring communication.
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In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent, Ti’heasha, and Lashon dive into one of the most real and relatable topics in our faith journey—our emotions. Kicking off the new Red Flags series, the team gets honest about anger, frustration, rejection, insecurity, and the emotional patterns we inherit or ignore. Using the story of Jonah as a mirror, they explore why our feelings aren’t the problem—it's when those emotions start controlling our decisions, reactions, and relationships. From personal testimonies of healing to practical steps for digging deeper, processing instead of suppressing, and letting the Holy Spirit shape our responses, this conversation is both hilarious and healing. If you’ve ever asked, “Why am I like this?” or blamed the devil for what’s really emotional mismanagement, this episode will challenge you to look in the mirror, get curious, take ownership, and invite God into the messiness of your heart.
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What happens when God completely takes over a Sunday service? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent, Ti’heasha, and Pastor Jason unpack the powerful move of God that stopped the 10:30 service in its tracks — a moment of awe, surrender, and unmistakable presence. Using this experience as a backdrop, the team dives deeper into the final message of the Christian Atheist series: The Fear of the Lord. They break down what biblical fear actually means (awe + obedience + worship), why it draws us closer to God instead of pushing us away, and how delayed obedience, pride, and distraction can keep us from intimacy with Him. 
This honest conversation explores legalism vs. true reverence, the danger of replacing conviction with excuses, and how God’s presence reshapes our lives when we stop managing Him and start submitting to Him. Whether you were in the room on Sunday or you’re hearing about it for the first time, this episode will challenge you to pause, reflect, and realign your heart with the God who is both holy and near.
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Is the Bible really trustworthy? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent, Ti’heasha, and Pastor Carlton McCarthy tackle one of the most common struggles in faith—believing in God but not fully trusting His Word. Together, they break down misconceptions about the Bible’s reliability, authorship, and accuracy while addressing modern-day skepticism fueled by social media and culture. From the story of “Doubting Thomas” to how faith and questions can coexist, this conversation reminds us that God welcomes investigation because truth has nothing to hide. You’ll also hear the pastors unpack the dangers of “Christian atheism”—accepting God while rejecting His Word—and why the Bible remains the ultimate authority for our lives today. Whether you’ve wrestled with doubt, struggled to understand Scripture, or just want to strengthen your faith, this episode will challenge and encourage you to fall in love with God’s Word again.
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What does it mean to believe in God... but live like He doesn’t exist? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent, Ti’heasha, and Marcus Ivy open the Christian Atheist series with a conversation that’s funny, raw, and powerfully convicting. From dust-covered Bibles and emotional idolatry to social media obsession and selective obedience, the team unpacks 15 real-life ways we sometimes claim faith but live without surrender. Together, they discuss why knowing about God isn’t enough, how true relationship comes through daily intimacy, and what it looks like to move from checklist Christianity to genuine connection with Christ. Whether you’ve been in church your whole life or you’re just discovering faith, this episode will challenge you to stop performing, start pursuing, and truly know the God you say you believe in.
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What does it really mean to live surrendered to God? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent, Ti’heasha, and Tiffany Hines close out the For the One Missions Series with a conversation that hits deep. From confronting Americanized Christianity to redefining what “missions” actually means, the team reflects on how guest speaker L. Fields challenged our comfort zones and reminded us that the gospel—not good works—is the mission. Together, they unpack how to die to self, live with obedience, and keep God at the center of every plan, purpose, and dream. Whether you’ve been on a mission trip or you’re just trying to follow God more faithfully in your daily life, this episode will help you reset your perspective, surrender your plans, and say yes to God’s call... wherever it leads.
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