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Welcome to Between Sermons, the podcast that’s all about continuing the conversation beyond the Sunday sermon. Hosted by Pastor Brent McQuay and produced by Christian Life Center, our show offers a fresh perspective through a deeper dive into the message from last Sunday’s sermon. Our goal is to help you apply these teachings to your daily life in practical and meaningful ways, while learning more about God, Scripture, and faith through relevant and engaging discussions. We release new episodes every Wednesday, so whether you’re a long-time member of CLC or just looking for some inspiration and wisdom, be sure to join us each week for Between Sermons as we Continue the Conversation.
Welcome to Between Sermons, the podcast that’s all about continuing the conversation beyond the Sunday sermon. Hosted by Pastor Brent McQuay and produced by Christian Life Center, our show offers a fresh perspective through a deeper dive into the message from last Sunday’s sermon. Our goal is to help you apply these teachings to your daily life in practical and meaningful ways, while learning more about God, Scripture, and faith through relevant and engaging discussions. We release new episodes every Wednesday, so whether you’re a long-time member of CLC or just looking for some inspiration and wisdom, be sure to join us each week for Between Sermons as we Continue the Conversation.
Episodes
Episodes



Friday Jul 03, 2026
Stop Chasing Platforms. Start Using Your Gifts.
Friday Jul 03, 2026
Friday Jul 03, 2026
Have you ever wondered what God created you to do? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent McQuay, David Beasley, and Ti'heasha Beasley dive into a powerful conversation about discovering your spiritual gifts, finding your God-given purpose, and why true fulfillment comes from serving others instead of chasing influence or recognition. Together, they explore what the Bible teaches about spiritual gifts, how to identify the unique ways God has wired you, and why every gift—whether it's leadership, encouragement, hospitality, teaching, or serving—plays an essential role in building God's Kingdom.
They also tackle practical questions about using your gifts, finding purpose after church hurt, balancing platform and humility, and what it means to faithfully steward what God has placed inside of you. If you've ever asked, "What is my purpose?" or "How can God use someone like me?" this conversation will encourage you to stop comparing yourself to others, embrace the gifts God has already given you, and discover the joy that comes from using them well.
Because at the end of the day, God didn't save you to sit on the sidelines—He saved you to make an eternal impact.



Friday Jun 26, 2026
Why Religious People Judge (And Jesus Didn’t)
Friday Jun 26, 2026
Friday Jun 26, 2026
Can God really forgive anyone?
In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent McQuay, Pastor Sol McQuay, and Ti'heasha Beasley unpack one of the most powerful encounters in the Gospel of Luke—the sinful woman who pours everything she has at the feet of Jesus.
What begins as a conversation about Luke 7 quickly turns into a deeper discussion about repentance, grace, shame, conviction, and what it truly means to experience God's forgiveness. Together, they answer honest questions many Christians wrestle with:
• What's the difference between guilt, shame, and conviction?
• Is repentance more than simply saying, "I'm sorry"?
• Are all sins equal in God's eyes?
• Why do Christians sometimes become judgmental?
• Can someone who's made serious mistakes really receive God's grace?
If you've ever struggled with your past, battled feelings of condemnation, or wondered whether God could truly forgive you, this conversation is for you.



Sunday Jun 21, 2026
Does God Still Heal? A Conversation Every Christian Needs
Sunday Jun 21, 2026
Sunday Jun 21, 2026
What do you do when God doesn't answer your prayer the way you hoped?
In this powerful episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent McQuay, Ti'heasha Beasley, and Tiffany Hines unpack one of the most honest moments in Scripture—when John the Baptist questioned if Jesus was really the Messiah while sitting in prison.
The conversation goes far beyond theology. Pastor Brent vulnerably shares his family's ongoing journey as they navigate his daughter's unexplained autoimmune condition and wrestle with trusting God in the middle of unanswered questions. Together, they explore what it looks like to have a faith that believes God can—while still trusting Him even if He doesn't answer the way we expect.
If you've ever wondered:
• Why doesn't God answer every prayer?
• Why does God heal some people but not others?
• Is it okay to question God?
• How do I trust God when life doesn't make sense?
• What does real biblical faith actually look like?
...this conversation is for you.
You'll discover why spiritual maturity isn't built on getting everything you ask for—it's built on learning to trust Jesus for who He is, even when life is painful.



Friday Jun 12, 2026
What Happens When God Doesn't Meet Your Expectations?
Friday Jun 12, 2026
Friday Jun 12, 2026
Have you ever wondered if God really sees what you're going through?
In this episode of Between Sermons, the conversation continues through Luke 7:1–17, where two very different people encounter Jesus: a Roman centurion desperate for healing and a grieving widow facing unimaginable loss. Together, Pastor Brent McQuay, Pastor Sol McQuay, and Marcus Ivy unpack what these stories reveal about God's authority, compassion, and faithfulness in our hardest moments.
Whether you're wrestling with disappointment, struggling to trust God's timing, grieving a loss, or simply trying to understand what it means to truly surrender to God's authority, this conversation offers biblical wisdom and practical encouragement. You'll discover why Jesus can be both powerful enough to change your circumstances and compassionate enough to walk with you through them.
If you've ever asked questions like:
Does God really care about me?
Why is obedience to God so difficult?
Can I trust God when life doesn't go the way I planned?
What does real faith look like in everyday life?
This episode is for you.
Comment below: Have you experienced God's compassion or His authority in a difficult season?



Saturday May 30, 2026
Love Your Enemies?! Let’s Talk About What Jesus Really Meant
Saturday May 30, 2026
Saturday May 30, 2026
How do you love difficult people when they’ve hurt you, frustrated you, or simply get on your nerves? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent McQuay, Pastor Carlton McCarthy, and Ti’heasha Beasley unpack one of Jesus’ hardest teachings in Luke 6: loving your enemies, navigating criticism, healthy accountability, judgment, forgiveness, and what true heart transformation really looks like. From difficult relationships and emotional reactions to the tension between correction and condemnation, this honest, practical, and often funny conversation explores what it means to follow Jesus beyond behavior modification and into real discipleship.
If you’ve ever struggled with loving difficult people, reacting in frustration, feeling judged, or wondering what Jesus actually meant by “turn the other cheek,” this conversation will challenge, encourage, and help you grow in your faith. Because at the end of the day, Jesus isn’t just trying to change our behavior—He’s after our hearts.



Thursday May 21, 2026
Why Following Jesus Feels So Hard Sometimes… | Luke 6 Conversation
Thursday May 21, 2026
Thursday May 21, 2026
What if everything we define as “blessed” is backwards?
In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent McQuay, Pastor Harry Valentine, and Ti’heasha Beasley unpack Luke 6:20–26 and Jesus’ challenging teaching on the Beatitudes, the poor, suffering, rejection, wealth, comfort, and what it truly means to follow Christ.
This conversation gets real as they wrestle through:
Why Jesus called the poor, hungry, and rejected “blessed”
The danger of chasing comfort, approval, and success
What the “divine reversal” means in the Kingdom of God
How suffering and hardship can refine your faith
Why dependence on God matters more than appearances
The tension between culture, wealth, and discipleship
What it looks like to live fully surrendered to Jesus
If you’ve ever questioned:“Am I living for temporary comfort or eternal purpose?”…this episode is for you.
This isn’t surface-level Christianity. It’s an honest, practical, and thought-provoking conversation about discipleship, identity, hardship, and learning how to trust God deeply in every season.
Comment below: Which part of Jesus’ teaching challenged you the most?
Subscribe to Between Sermons for honest conversations that go beyond Sunday messages and help you apply biblical truth to everyday life.
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Saturday May 16, 2026
Religion Made It Complicated… Jesus Made It Simple | Luke 6 Explained
Saturday May 16, 2026
Saturday May 16, 2026
What does it actually mean to rest in God?
In this episode of Between Sermons, we unpack Luke 6 and have an honest conversation about the Sabbath, religious pressure, prayer, and what it really means to follow Jesus. From Jesus healing on the Sabbath to confronting the Pharisees’ man-made rules, this conversation challenges the difference between religion and relationship.
We also dive into:
Why Jesus called Himself “Lord of the Sabbath”
The danger of religious control and performance
How modern Christians can unintentionally add rules God never created
What true spiritual rest actually looks like
Why Jesus prayed all night before choosing the disciples
How prayer aligns us with God’s will—not just our comfort
This episode is real, practical, funny, deep, and full of moments that will make you rethink how you approach faith, rest, leadership, and discipleship.
If you’ve ever felt spiritually exhausted, overwhelmed by expectations, or confused about what God actually requires from you… this conversation is for you.
Drop a comment:What does “resting in God” look like in your life right now?
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Saturday May 09, 2026
Why It’s So Hard to Let Go of Your Old Life (Even When You Love God)
Saturday May 09, 2026
Saturday May 09, 2026
What if following Jesus isn’t about improving your life… but completely replacing it?In this episode of Between Sermons, we unpack Luke 5 and have an honest, real conversation about what it truly means to follow Jesus. From Levi leaving everything behind to the powerful parables of new wine and new wineskins, this episode challenges the idea that we can hold on to our old life while stepping into something new.But we don’t stop at theology—we get practical.We talk about why it’s so hard to let go of old habits, how to recognize the areas God is calling you to surrender, and the difference between discipline, discipleship, and deliverance. If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or like you’re trying to grow but keep falling back into the same patterns… this conversation is for you.
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Between Sermons is produced by Christian Life Center, a nondenominational church located in Tinley Park, IL, in the south suburbs of Chicago.
At Christian Life Center, you’ll discover that our passion is to provide a place where people just like you can have a life-changing experience with God. We are on a mission to change the way you think about church!
There are a lot of assumptions in the world about what church is like, from religious to judgmental, to downright weird. At CLC we want to change the way you think about church as we bring together people from different cultural and religious backgrounds and combine practical bible teaching together with the power of the Holy Spirit to change lives. Our doors are wide open to people from all backgrounds, regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey. Our goal is to infuse life and God’s love into people and families through engaging, powerful worship services that offer biblical truth in relevant and practical ways so that you can KNOW GOD.
Find out more about us at www.clc.tv




