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Life Beside Christ

Life Beside Christ

27 episodes

4 months ago

Send us a text What happens when God interrupts your comfortable college life with an unexpected divine encounter? For Bailey Johnson, a single phone call changed everything when a stranger prayed over her, revealing intimate details of her life that no one could have known. Bailey's journey from softball player to spiritual seeker unfolds as she candidly shares the messy reality of finding faith in college—those exhilarating early days of devotion followed by difficult seasons where she fel...

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Send us a text What happens when God interrupts your comfortable college life with an unexpected divine encounter? For Bailey Johnson, a single phone call changed everything when a stranger prayed over her, revealing intimate details of her life that no one could have known. Bailey's journey from softball player to spiritual seeker unfolds as she candidly shares the messy reality of finding faith in college—those exhilarating early days of devotion followed by difficult seasons where she fel...

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Religion & Spirituality

Episodes (20/27)

Life Beside Christ

Finding Purpose Through Faith and Redemption | ft. Bailey Johnson

Send us a text What happens when God interrupts your comfortable college life with an unexpected divine encounter? For Bailey Johnson, a single phone call changed everything when a stranger prayed over her, revealing intimate details of her life that no one could have known. Bailey's journey from softball player to spiritual seeker unfolds as she candidly shares the messy reality of finding faith in college—those exhilarating early days of devotion followed by difficult seasons where she fel...

4 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Life Beside Christ

Walking Through Anger with Jesus | Ft. Adam Fox & David Hays

Send us a text When anger consumes us and we find ourselves screaming into the night over things we can't control, where do we turn? In this deeply personal conversation, we explore what it truly means to surrender our burdens to Jesus as promised in Matthew 11:28-30. Levi shares his struggle with overwhelming frustration and the cycle of self-recrimination that follows—how we often withdraw rather than reach out, convinced our problems shouldn't burden others. This honest admission launches...

6 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Life Beside Christ

When Death Isn't Final: Understanding Easter's True Meaning

Send us a text The resurrection of Jesus Christ stands as the most pivotal moment in human history—a supernatural event that transformed death into life and despair into hope. In this deeply reflective episode, we explore the full spiritual significance of Easter weekend, from the crucifixion through the empty tomb to the appearances of the risen Christ. What exactly did Jesus mean when He declared "It is finished" on the cross? We unpack this powerful statement through the lens of ancient d...

6 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

Life Beside Christ

The 80% Problem: Why We Only Pray at Our Extremes

Send us a text Have you ever noticed yourself turning to God only when life hits extremes? After postponing this recording for nearly two months, I finally sat down to share a raw, unfiltered look at my personal faith struggles – specifically what I've come to call the "80% problem." I realized that the vast majority of my prayer life happens only during the highest highs (when I'm grateful) and lowest lows (when I'm desperate). But what about the 80% of life that happens in between? This pa...

8 months ago

38 minutes

Life Beside Christ

Faithful Journeys and Life's Unexpected Turns

Send us a textThis episode embraces the journey of love, faith, and resiliency as Brady shares his family’s experience preparing for Mason’s heart transplant. Through discussions of hunting, personal growth, and biblical insights, the hosts reflect on the importance of stepping beyond fear while trusting in God’s plan.• The steep road of preparation for Mason's transplant surgery• Joy found in outdoor pursuits like hunting and traditional archery• Discussion of Matthew 10 and the power of dis...

10 months ago

47 minutes

Life Beside Christ

Family Feasts and Faithful Reflections

Send us a textHave you ever tried to stick to a schedule only to have it hilariously fall apart, especially around the holidays? Carter and Levi are no strangers to this chaos, and with Thanksgiving knocking on our doors, we decided to embrace the madness with a festive-themed episode. We’re talking about our holiday plans—from Levi heading off to Indiana for some family bonding, to Carter's own daunting CrossFit challenge invitation from his sister. Join us as we share a few laughs about chi...

11 months ago

34 minutes

Life Beside Christ

Wrestling Turkeys, Deer Dilemmas, and the Faithful Path

Send us a textEver wondered how wrestling during Thanksgiving can shape your holiday season, or why deer hunting might involve more squirrel antics than you'd expect? Join us as we share our side-splitting struggles of launching this podcast amidst the chaos of early Christmas cheer, complete with tree decorating and movie marathons that keep grand babies—and us—entertained. We recount personal tales of navigating the holiday season, from the wrestling-induced Thanksgiving dramas to the never...

11 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Life Beside Christ

Spiritual Thorns, Halloween Hopes, and Jesus' Authority

Send us a textHave you ever wondered if life's challenges are a divine test or simply part of our human journey? Embark with us on an introspective journey as we examine the spiritual notion of "thorns" as challenges influenced by sin and the devil. Inspired by a thought-provoking TikTok, we explore the idea that God might leave these struggles in our lives to foster reliance on Him, sparking a lively debate about humility versus spiritual strength. Dive into personal reflections and listener...

1 year ago

57 minutes

Life Beside Christ

CrossFit Chronicles, Go-Kart Adventures, and Walking the Narrow Road

Send us a textEver tried a CrossFit workout only to find yourself in a hilarious, yet humbling predicament? You'll hear all about Levi's attempt and the laughter that ensued as he grappled with the intense world of CrossFit. With Brady taking a break to focus on family, Levi and Carter navigate the landscape of podcasting and life, discussing the art of saying no and keeping faith at the center of our commitments. This episode kicks off with some light-hearted banter, setting the stage for de...

1 year ago

53 minutes

Life Beside Christ

Community, Faith, and the Great Outdoors | Ft. Adam Fox

Send us a textWhen was the last time you truly surrendered your daily struggles to faith? Join us in an eye-opening conversation with Adam Fox, a beloved friend of the Hays family, as he steps in for Brady, who is enjoying a well-deserved anniversary break. Adam shares his deeply personal faith journey, taking us from his roots in a Christian home to his evolved understanding of integrating faith seamlessly into every facet of life. The discussion turns poignant as we uncover how everyday mom...

1 year ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Life Beside Christ

Heavenly Investments and Earthly Challenges

Send us a textEver wondered how life's unexpected turns can lead to blessings in disguise? Carter shares his roller-coaster journey with the testing process of a new and hopeful career, and offering a candid look at the ups and downs since leaving his previous job. As we banter about recent escapades, including Carter's Father's Day golfing adventure and Levi's packed summer of football camps from Minnesota to Dallas, we highlight the importance of staying busy and trusting in God's plan, eve...

1 year ago

47 minutes

Life Beside Christ

Balancing Barbells and Beliefs | Ft. STG Fitness

Send us a textWhat happens when faith and fitness intertwine? This episode of our podcast brings you the journeys of Grant Argyilan and Jesse Worden from STG Fitness. From their beginnings at Illinois College to becoming prominent figures in the fitness community, Grant and Jesse share their inspiring story of creating Strength Through God. Learn about the challenges they've faced, their triumphs in coaching competitive powerlifters, and the broader goals of their own podcast, all while manag...

1 year ago

1 hour 16 minutes

Life Beside Christ

Love, Lies, and Turning the Other Cheek

Send us a textCan you love someone without accepting their sins? Join us as we explore the delicate balance of love, acceptance, and discipline within the Christian community. We'll discuss how the church can welcome everyone while maintaining biblical truths, emphasizing compassion without endorsing sinful actions. Our conversation draws from scripture and seeks to clarify the importance of loving others—including our enemies—while standing firm against evil.Have you ever felt the weight of ...

1 year ago

49 minutes

Life Beside Christ

Steak Faux Pas, Life Alerts, and Wrestling with Faith | Ft. David Hays

Send us a textEver found yourself applying ketchup to a steak and stopped to wonder about the culinary sins you might be committing? Join us as we chew over life's big questions with a generous side of humor and a helping of faith. This episode is a rollercoaster ride through the trials of camping mishaps and the tribulations of using Life Alert as a punchline after a fall. It's the sort of heartfelt banter you can expect when David Hays, drops by again to share more of his wisdom and wit as ...

1 year ago

1 hour 5 minutes

Life Beside Christ

Gym Fails, Movie Nights, and Navigating Life's Spiritual Four-Way Stops

Send us a textEver had one of those days where your gym mishap turns into an impromptu movie night with nothing but a Diet Coke and John Wick 3 for company? We've all been there, and in this episode, we're bringing those relatable stories to life, all while providing a hefty dose of spiritual insight. We're boosting up things from the production side with our shiny new recording setup, as we traverse the Beatitudes of Matthew 5 and their implications on our modern lives. We get into the ...

1 year ago

50 minutes

Life Beside Christ

Brady's Attitude and the Beatitudes

Send us a textIn our most sporadic start to an episode yet, join us as we jump from astrology to Bigfoot to the start of Jesus' 'Sermon on the Mount'. Brady shares some of his recent frustrations and brings up his "Hot Take" segment on zodiac signs. We do eventually get into Matthew 5, starting with the beatitudes and talk our way through each one. We round this episode out discussing some "Christian cliches".Thanks for all the support through this first year of our podcast. We have learned s...

1 year ago

57 minutes

Life Beside Christ

Bible Trivia Showdown!

Send us a textIn this post Christmas, Christmas episode join us as we air out some of our opinions, issues, and some exciting trivia! We talk about some of our personal experiences where we felt close to God as well as different types of worship in different churches. Stick around to the end to enjoy a mix of Bible trivia and just some fun Christmas trivia. Thanks for all the support through this first year of our podcast. We have learned so much during this time and hope to keep i...

1 year ago

59 minutes

Life Beside Christ

Marathons, Movies, and Missed Opportunities

Send us a textJoin us as we spend some time catching up in this more laid back type of episode. We talk about sharing Jesus with others, some of the recent events and experiences we've had, hash out some differences of opinions on a couple of "hot takes", talk a little about joining The STG Fitness Podcast for an episode, and sharing some of our favorite Christian movies. We hope you enjoy listening and appreciate all of the support!We love hearing from our listeners whether it's critic...

2 years ago

48 minutes

Life Beside Christ

Livin' on Prayer

Send us a textDavid Hays joins us again, giving us the truth of Carter's predicament, as well as sharing his biblical knowledge and experiences as we answer some tough questions. The group begins going through Matthew chapter 4 discussing Jesus's time in the wilderness being temped and living of God's word. We also, each go through and share struggles we have/had as "new Christians" and focus a lot on the topic of prayer. We love hearing from our listeners whether it's criticism, advice,...

2 years ago

1 hour 8 minutes

Life Beside Christ

Too Many Hays? Ft. David Hays

Send us a textWe welcome our first ever guest, David Hays, as he joins us on this episode raising the Hays tally to three. David shares some of his life's stories about his youth and his path to Christ. He also weighs in on some of the previous discussions and group debates, as well as helping answer some weighty biblical questions. We love hearing from our listeners whether it's criticism, advice, or just thoughts on the conversation we had. Find us or reach out to us here:Email: lifebe...

2 years ago

1 hour 10 minutes