Beyond the Letter

Dating is hard enough without wasting years on someone you were never aligned with in the first place.In this episode of Beyond I Do, Ashlee sits down with the ladies to talk honestly about dating, situationships, past mistakes, dating apps, attraction, and what they wish they understood before marriage. They share how their own dating histories shaped the way they eventually recognized healthier relationships—and why sometimes the person who is right for you may look completely different from the “type” you thought you wanted.The conversation also gets practical about Christian dating: ask the hard questions early, stop excusing obvious red flags, and don’t compromise your faith hoping you can change somebody later.Because knowing what you want isn’t being difficult.It’s how you stop wasting time with people who were never going where you’re going.--Do you feel distant from God?Visit Faith at the Table to get your free resource today!https://tablefaith.com/--Have a question about relationships? Ask us by clicking the link below!https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondIdo_BEYOND I DO: MARRIAGE COURSEhttps://beyondido.thinkific.com/courses/beyond-I-do--Connect with Adam & Ashlee Mesahttps://www.instagram.com/amesa/https://www.instagram.com/ashleemesa/--Connect with Aaron & Erica Levyhttps://www.instagram.com/_aaronlevy/https://www.instagram.com/erica.levy_npbestie/--Connect with Nathan & Sanaz Mesahttps://www.instagram.com/nathanjmesa/https://www.instagram.com/sanazmesa/--Don't forget to stay connected with us: Instagram @beyond.idoTik Tok @beyond.ido--Have a question about relationships? Ask us by clicking the link below!https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondIdo_BEYOND I DO: MARRIAGE COURSEhttps://beyondido.thinkific.com/courses/beyond-I-do--Connect with Adam & Ashlee Mesahttps://www.instagram.com/amesa/https://www.instagram.com/ashleemesa/--Don't forget to stay connected with us: Instagram @beyond.idoTik Tok @beyond.ido

How much honor is too much?In this episode of Beyond the Letter, the conversation starts with a viral video of a man who got a massive tattoo of Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell on his arm—claiming it was his way of honoring a spiritual leader. That immediately raises a much bigger question: when does respect for a pastor cross the line into idolatry?The guys unpack the difference between appreciating someone’s influence and elevating them to a place they were never meant to occupy. They also talk about Christian celebrity culture, putting leaders on pedestals, and why it can be dangerous to attach too much of our faith to another person.Honor matters—but no pastor, preacher, or leader should ever take the place that belongs to God.So where is the line between respect and worship?--Connect with:Adam Mesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/Allan Walters https://www.instagram.com/alllanwalters/Haron Kaisa https://www.instagram.com/kaisaclan/--Get the Acts Study Guide at: https://www.adammesa.org/--Join our study on the book of Acts on our Bible Club Podcast!https://www.youtube.com/@bibleclubpodcast--Don't forget to stay connected with us:Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OvpFp9OB9_DgVdVVbXhFgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/beyond.theletter/Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/discover/beyond-the-letter--Have a question? Submit it TODAY, by clicking the link below! ***SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION HERE: https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondtheLetterQA--Get to know the team:@amesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/@nancysnavas https://www.instagram.com/nancysnavas/@alizee.kayy https://www.instagram.com/alizee.kayy/@andytakesl https://www.instagram.com/andytakesl/

Do husbands secretly want to be the little spoon?In this episode of Beyond I Do, Adam and Ashlee get into a hilarious debate after Adam admits that sometimes he just wants his wife to hold him—and Ashlee is completely unconvinced. What starts as an argument about cuddling turns into a bigger conversation about affection, emotional support, and why husbands want to feel seen too.They also talk about the pressures men carry, how easily husbands can feel overlooked in marriage, and why sometimes something as simple as a hug, a touch, or hearing “it’s going to be okay” can mean more than you realize.Sometimes your husband doesn’t need you to fix anything.He might just need you to hold him.--Get the Acts Study Guide at: https://www.adammesa.org/--Join our study on the book of Acts on our Bible Club Podcast!https://www.youtube.com/@bibleclubpodcast--Have a question about relationships? Ask us by clicking the link below!https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondIdo_BEYOND I DO: MARRIAGE COURSEhttps://beyondido.thinkific.com/courses/beyond-I-do--Connect with Adam & Ashlee Mesahttps://www.instagram.com/amesa/https://www.instagram.com/ashleemesa/--Don't forget to stay connected with us: Instagram @beyond.idoTik Tok @beyond.ido

What happens when an atheist decides to live as if God is real?In this episode of Beyond the Letter, Adam, Aaron, and Sammy react to the viral journey of a man who began practicing four simple Christian disciplines: prayer, gratitude, reading Scripture, and actually applying the teachings of Jesus. What started as an experiment eventually became something much more personal.As his habits changed, so did his convictions, behavior, and understanding of God—eventually leading him to publicly declare his faith in Jesus. The conversation also challenges believers to ask whether following Jesus has actually changed their daily life, or simply added church to their weekly schedule.Sometimes the biggest difference isn’t knowing more about Jesus.It’s actually practicing what He taught.--Connect with:Adam Mesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/Sammy Rodriguez https://www.instagram.com/samuelmrod/
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Is it wrong to find someone attractive when you’re already married—and when does attraction cross the line into lust?In this episode of Beyond I Do, Adam and Ashlee talk honestly about attraction, jealousy, temptation, intimacy, and the boundaries that protect a marriage. They unpack the difference between simply recognizing that someone is attractive and allowing that attraction to become fantasy, emotional connection, or something that begins creating distance from your spouse.They also share how past relationships and unresolved trauma affected the early years of their own marriage, and why healthy boundaries need to be established **before** temptation becomes a serious problem.Because affairs rarely begin with one huge decision—they usually begin with small compromises that feel harmless at first.--Get the Acts Study Guide at adammesa.org--Join our study on the book of Acts on our Bible Club Podcast!https://www.youtube.com/@bibleclubpodcast--Have a question about relationships? Ask us by clicking the link below!https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondIdo_BEYOND I DO: MARRIAGE COURSEhttps://beyondido.thinkific.com/courses/beyond-I-do--Connect with Adam & Ashlee Mesahttps://www.instagram.com/amesa/https://www.instagram.com/ashleemesa/--Don't forget to stay connected with us: Instagram @beyond.idoTik Tok @beyond.ido