<![CDATA[Between Sundays]]>https://between-sundays-rb49g7.jellypod.comPowered by Jellypod (https://www.jellypod.com)Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:43:46 GMTTue, 14 Jul 2026 20:28:33 GMTyes0f99e31c-6eeb-4386-a08a-924565806a5cBetween SundaysShort daily reflections and devotionals for the days between services. Pastor James Cole turn the week's teaching into audio you can carry into your commute, your morning walk, and your quiet moments. Powered by Jellypod, the No. 1 AI Podcast Studio.Short daily reflections and devotionals for the days between services. Pastor James Cole turn the week's teaching into audio you can carry into your commute, your morning walk, and your quiet moments. Powered by Jellypod, the No. 1 AI Podcast Studio.episodicBetween Sundaysfeed+74460d3f@podcasts.jellypod.comfalse<![CDATA[The Yoke That Fits]]>https://between-sundays-rb49g7.jellypod.com/episodes/20ed763d-d946-487a-b3c2-99ff34fa8c7620ed763d-d946-487a-b3c2-99ff34fa8c76Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:03:15 GMT99This episode unpacks Jesus’ promise that His yoke is easy by exploring the Greek meaning of chrēstos and showing how Christ offers a burden that is well-fitting, not effortless. Through a vivid carpenter metaphor, personal reflection, and a closing prayer, it invites listeners to lay down self-made pressures and find restorative rest.

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]]>Between SundaysThis episode unpacks Jesus’ promise that His yoke is easy by exploring the Greek meaning of chrēstos and showing how Christ offers a burden that is well-fitting, not effortless. Through a vivid carpenter metaphor, personal reflection, and a closing prayerThis episode unpacks Jesus’ promise that His yoke is easy by exploring the Greek meaning of chrēstos and showing how Christ offers a burden that is well-fitting, not effortless. Through a vivid carpenter metaphor, personal reflection, and a closing prayer, it invites listeners to lay down self-made pressures and find restorative rest. Show Notes Chrestos – The Easy Yoke: https://ezraproject.com/2019-10-4-chrestos-the-easy-yoke/ Matthew 11:30 Commentary: https://www.preceptaustin.org/matthew_1130_commentaryfalse00:06:26full<![CDATA[Dragged Around by Too Much: Finding the One Thing]]>https://between-sundays-rb49g7.jellypod.com/episodes/0b253e14-f95f-490d-acbf-04002eef002d0b253e14-f95f-490d-acbf-04002eef002dFri, 24 Jul 2026 13:04:07 GMT88This episode explores Martha and Mary through vivid Greek word meanings, showing how even good responsibilities can leave us mentally dragged in different directions. It closes with a simple breathing practice and prayer to help listeners find calm, undivided attention in God’s presence.

]]>Between SundaysThis episode explores Martha and Mary through vivid Greek word meanings, showing how even good responsibilities can leave us mentally dragged in different directions. It closes with a simple breathing practice and prayer to help listeners find calm, undivThis episode explores Martha and Mary through vivid Greek word meanings, showing how even good responsibilities can leave us mentally dragged in different directions. It closes with a simple breathing practice and prayer to help listeners find calm, undivided attention in God’s presence.false00:05:51full<![CDATA[Not a Splinter: Paul’s Thorn and Sufficient Grace]]>https://between-sundays-rb49g7.jellypod.com/episodes/136574a6-2669-4324-9ed5-db37f35eea6c136574a6-2669-4324-9ed5-db37f35eea6cThu, 23 Jul 2026 13:03:28 GMT77This episode unpacks Paul’s "thorn in the flesh" by exploring the sharper meaning of the Greek words skolops and kolaphizō, revealing a far more brutal picture than a simple splinter. It also examines how God’s reply, "My grace is sufficient for you," points to grace as an active защитive barrier for our weakness, pain, and unanswered prayers.

]]>Between SundaysThis episode unpacks Paul’s "thorn in the flesh" by exploring the sharper meaning of the Greek words skolops and kolaphizō, revealing a far more brutal picture than a simple splinter. It also examines how God’s reply, "My grace is sufficient for you," poiThis episode unpacks Paul’s "thorn in the flesh" by exploring the sharper meaning of the Greek words skolops and kolaphizō, revealing a far more brutal picture than a simple splinter. It also examines how God’s reply, "My grace is sufficient for you," points to grace as an active защитive barrier for our weakness, pain, and unanswered prayers.false00:04:19full<![CDATA[The Second Mile: Freedom Beyond Obligation]]>https://between-sundays-rb49g7.jellypod.com/episodes/b68de912-9024-4a4f-8b7e-ba69e0f6f12fb68de912-9024-4a4f-8b7e-ba69e0f6f12fWed, 22 Jul 2026 13:03:23 GMT66This episode explores the Roman background of Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5:41 and reimagines the “second mile” as a subversive act of voluntary, non-violent agency. It also offers a practical Wednesday challenge for turning everyday obligations into small acts of grace and freedom.

]]>Between SundaysThis episode explores the Roman background of Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5:41 and reimagines the “second mile” as a subversive act of voluntary, non-violent agency. It also offers a practical Wednesday challenge for turning everyday obligations into smallThis episode explores the Roman background of Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5:41 and reimagines the “second mile” as a subversive act of voluntary, non-violent agency. It also offers a practical Wednesday challenge for turning everyday obligations into small acts of grace and freedom.false00:06:22full<![CDATA[The Near Word: Finding God in Ordinary Moments]]>https://between-sundays-rb49g7.jellypod.com/episodes/8b5c1014-1384-4284-aa4c-ed8f1b6b02268b5c1014-1384-4284-aa4c-ed8f1b6b0226Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:03:16 GMT55This episode challenges the idea that faith must be earned through spiritual achievements, pointing instead to Moses’ reminder in Deuteronomy that God’s word is already near. It invites listeners to notice God’s presence in ordinary moments and try a simple Tuesday pause of reflection and prayer.

]]>Between SundaysThis episode challenges the idea that faith must be earned through spiritual achievements, pointing instead to Moses’ reminder in Deuteronomy that God’s word is already near. It invites listeners to notice God’s presence in ordinary moments and try a simpThis episode challenges the idea that faith must be earned through spiritual achievements, pointing instead to Moses’ reminder in Deuteronomy that God’s word is already near. It invites listeners to notice God’s presence in ordinary moments and try a simple Tuesday pause of reflection and prayer.false00:05:44full<![CDATA[The Horizon Shift: Psalm 121 for Monday Mornings]]>https://between-sundays-rb49g7.jellypod.com/episodes/828aaa74-ca19-48fc-9d2a-54a491be7e13828aaa74-ca19-48fc-9d2a-54a491be7e13Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:03:27 GMT44This episode reframes Monday-morning dread through Psalm 121, showing how ancient pilgrims faced their own threatening hills and why looking past the obstacle changes everything. Listeners are invited to practice a simple Horizon Shift and rest in the keeping power of the Maker of heaven and earth.

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]]>Between SundaysThis episode reframes Monday-morning dread through Psalm 121, showing how ancient pilgrims faced their own threatening hills and why looking past the obstacle changes everything. Listeners are invited to practice a simple Horizon Shift and rest in the keeThis episode reframes Monday-morning dread through Psalm 121, showing how ancient pilgrims faced their own threatening hills and why looking past the obstacle changes everything. Listeners are invited to practice a simple Horizon Shift and rest in the keeping power of the Maker of heaven and earth. Show Notes Psalm 121:1-2 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20121%3A1-2&version=NRSVUEfalse00:07:10full<![CDATA[Dismounting the Swift Horses]]>https://between-sundays-rb49g7.jellypod.com/episodes/544e701e-af90-4d6b-8258-32822508b566544e701e-af90-4d6b-8258-32822508b566Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:03:15 GMT33This episode explores the anxious impulse to keep moving, using Isaiah and King Hezekiah’s panic to show how striving for control only accelerates fear. It ends with a practical Sabbath practice for handing worries over to God, embracing quietness, trust, and true rest.

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]]>Between SundaysThis episode explores the anxious impulse to keep moving, using Isaiah and King Hezekiah’s panic to show how striving for control only accelerates fear. It ends with a practical Sabbath practice for handing worries over to God, embracing quietness, trust,This episode explores the anxious impulse to keep moving, using Isaiah and King Hezekiah’s panic to show how striving for control only accelerates fear. It ends with a practical Sabbath practice for handing worries over to God, embracing quietness, trust, and true rest. Show Notes Isaiah 30:15-18 NRSVUE - For thus said the Lord GOD ...: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2030%3A15-18&version=NRSVUEfalse00:05:56full<![CDATA[Finding God in the Crushed Silence]]>https://between-sundays-rb49g7.jellypod.com/episodes/07db7f3a-2e8e-4de3-978d-9acfa741266d07db7f3a-2e8e-4de3-978d-9acfa741266dFri, 17 Jul 2026 21:44:53 GMT22This episode invites listeners to notice God not in the loudest moments of the week, but in the fragile, quiet spaces that often go overlooked. Drawing from Elijah’s encounter on the mountain, it explores the idea of sheer silence and offers a Friday reflection on where divine presence may have been whispering in ordinary routines.

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]]>Between SundaysThis episode invites listeners to notice God not in the loudest moments of the week, but in the fragile, quiet spaces that often go overlooked. Drawing from Elijah’s encounter on the mountain, it explores the idea of sheer silence and offers a Friday reflThis episode invites listeners to notice God not in the loudest moments of the week, but in the fragile, quiet spaces that often go overlooked. Drawing from Elijah’s encounter on the mountain, it explores the idea of sheer silence and offers a Friday reflection on where divine presence may have been whispering in ordinary routines. Show Notes 1 Kings 19:12 NRSVUE - and after the earthquake a fire, but: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Kings%2019%3A12&version=NRSVUEfalse00:05:48full<![CDATA[When Grace Refuses to Let You Earn It]]>https://between-sundays-rb49g7.jellypod.com/episodes/7d060780-ee78-4343-82b7-bf2b61058cf57d060780-ee78-4343-82b7-bf2b61058cf5Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:40:49 GMT11This episode explores the prodigal son, Ephesians 2:8-9, and why accepting grace can be harder than offering it. The hosts connect that tension to everyday moments at home, work, and in traffic, showing what mercy can look like in ordinary life.

]]>Between SundaysThis episode explores the prodigal son, Ephesians 2:8-9, and why accepting grace can be harder than offering it. The hosts connect that tension to everyday moments at home, work, and in traffic, showing what mercy can look like in ordinary life.This episode explores the prodigal son, Ephesians 2:8-9, and why accepting grace can be harder than offering it. The hosts connect that tension to everyday moments at home, work, and in traffic, showing what mercy can look like in ordinary life.false00:05:44full