{"podcast":{"title":"Between Sermons // Audio","slug":"between-sermons-audio-6583819","podcast_index_feed_id":6583819,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/betweensermonsaudio/feed.xml","website_url":"https://betweensermonsaudio.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16144143/2000x2000.jpg","author":"Disciples Church","episode_count":100,"summary":"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 Disciples Church, 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. 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…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T14:17:38.337917+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-sermons-audio-6583819"},"episode":{"title":"Why Following Jesus Feels So Hard Sometimes… | Luke 6 Conversation","slug":"why-following-jesus-feels-so-hard-sometimes-luke-6-conversation","published_at":"2026-05-22T02:28:15+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-sermons-audio-6583819/why-following-jesus-feels-so-hard-sometimes-luke-6-conversation","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-sermons-audio-6583819","url":"https://betweensermonsaudio.podbean.com/e/why-following-jesus-feels-so-hard-sometimes%e2%80%a6-luke-6-conversation/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cxsvhpjrjamt42ym/Between-Sermons-Episode147-Audio.mp3","summary":"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. #ChristianPodcast #Beatitudes #Luke6 #FaithPodcast #BibleDiscussion #Discipleship #Jesus #ChristianYouTube #BetweenSermons","meta_description":"What if everything we define as “blessed” is backwards? In this episode of Between Sermons, Pastor Brent McQuay, Pastor Harry Valentine, and Ti’heasha Bea…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3183,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/between-sermons-audio-6583819/episodes/why-following-jesus-feels-so-hard-sometimes-luke-6-conversation/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-sermons-audio-6583819/why-following-jesus-feels-so-hard-sometimes-luke-6-conversation.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}