In this season-finale episode, we’re joined by Pastor Robert Paprocki to unpack the benediction of our church covenant and why it centers our promises on God’s grace, not our performance. Together, we explore how the grace of Christ, the love of the Father, and the fellowship of the Spirit shape a gospel culture marked by humility, community, and dependence on God. It’s a rich reminder that the Christian life is lived by grace, for God’s glory and the good of His people.

In this episode of Between Sundays, Alyssa and Pastor Rick talk about what it means to truly belong to a local church in a culture where commitment can feel optional. They explore why the church covenant calls us to unite with another church when we move, the dangers of living the Christian life alone, what to look for in a healthy church, and how to leave a church well. The conversation also offers hope for those who have experienced church hurt, reminding us that the church is not something to consume, but a family to belong to and a gift God uses to heal and grow His people.

In this episode of Between Sundays, Alyssa and Pastor Ric discuss what true partnership in the local church looks like. They explore community as a covenant commitment—not a consumer relationship—highlighting shared sacrifice, generosity, and responsibility, and how a gospel-shaped church culture fuels both spiritual growth and mission beyond the church walls.

In this episode of Between Sundays, Alyssa and Pastor Ric continue their series on the church covenant by exploring sanctification and the call to pursue holiness rooted in grace, not legalism. They discuss striving against sin, the role of the Holy Spirit, and how repentance flourishes within gospel-shaped community. The conversation reminds listeners that holiness flows from belonging to Christ and grows through God’s ordinary means of grace.

In this episode of Between Sundays, we talk about what it means to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. Rooted in Romans 12:15 and the church covenant, this conversation explores how shared joy and shared suffering shape genuine Christian community and display the gospel to a watching world.

What does discipleship actually look like in everyday life? In this episode, Alyssa and Pastor Ric sit down with Pastor Tim to explore what it means to intentionally disciple those in our care—not as a program or personality, but as a posture. From car rides and dinner tables to the power of example and the role of the whole church, this conversation reframes discipleship as life lived before the face of God. Ultimately, discipleship isn’t about staying busy with Christian activity—it’s about growing in our love for Christ and helping others do the same.

In this episode of Between Sundays, Alyssa and Pastor Ric talk about why Sunday worship matters so much to Christian life. They look at how what happens on Sunday can shape the rest of our week, why it's worth showing up prepared and present, and how gathering together can shift from feeling like something we have to do to something we genuinely want to do. They also get into the real tensions—the things that pull us away from church, the line between healthy discipline and rigid legalism, and how our Sunday rhythms influence who we're becoming as followers of Christ.

This week we are diving into the topic of accountability. Pastor Ric and Alyssa share stories, explore the ideas of encouragement and admonishing, and discuss how proximity and everyday life together shape real relationships in the church.