Beyond the Letter

Is jealousy healthy in a marriage?In this episode of Beyond I Do, Adam and Ashley talk about compliments, flirting, jealousy, trust, and the boundaries that protect a marriage.They discuss whether it is appropriate to compliment someone of the opposite sex, why some couples intentionally make each other jealous, and how to recognize when a seemingly innocent friendship is starting to cross a line.Adam and Ashley also share how establishing boundaries early in their relationship helped create trust instead of constantly having to monitor one another.Because healthy trust does not mean pretending boundaries do not matter.It means creating a relationship where your spouse does not have to constantly wonder whether they are safe with you.They also talk about why people sometimes seek affirmation outside their marriage when they are no longer receiving it at home — and why creating jealousy is not the same thing as creating passion.If something in your marriage is broken, do not play with insecurity.Talk about it.Get help.And protect the trust you have built.--How do you steward the gifts of God? Are you faithful with what you have?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/--Don't forget to stay connected with us: Instagram @beyond.idoTik Tok @beyond.ido

What does it actually take to stay faithful for decades?In this episode of Beyond the Letter, Matt Chandler joins Will and Adam for an honest conversation about longevity, burnout, suffering, leadership, cancel culture, theology, and what it means to keep following Jesus when ministry becomes painful.Matt reflects on the early years of his ministry, the pressure of suddenly becoming a public Christian voice, and why he eventually stopped feeling responsible to comment on every controversy in the Church.He also talks about how his role has changed as younger pastors now come to him asking questions about endurance, marriage, cynicism, family, and how to survive ministry without losing themselves in the process.Most personally, Matt opens up about multiple seasons when he seriously considered walking away from ministry entirely — including one moment when he had already begun writing his resignation letter.Through cancer, public criticism, family pressure, disappointment, and exhaustion, Matt shares why he ultimately stayed.Because following Jesus does not mean avoiding the valley.It means discovering that He is still with you in it.Keep going.It’s worth it.--Do you struggle with obedience to God?Visit Faith at the Table to get your free resource today!https://tablefaith.com/--Connect with:Will Chung https://www.instagram.com/willkchung/Adam Mesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/Matt Chandler https://www.instagram.com/mattchandler74/--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/

Have we turned marriage into a performance?In this episode of Beyond I Do, Adam and Ashley talk about wedding culture, social media, vows, and why so many couples seem to spend more time planning the content around their wedding than understanding the commitment they’re actually making.They react to viral wedding vows, influencer weddings, social media pressure, and the growing tendency to treat the wedding day like a production instead of a sacred moment.They also talk about why vows matter, why marriage should be taken seriously, and how easy it is for the celebration to become more important than the covenant.A wedding can be big or small.It can be expensive or simple.But the real point is not the photos, the outfits, the DJ, the content, or the party.The point is the commitment you are making before God and one another.Don’t lose the plot.--Do you struggle with obedience to 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/--Don't forget to stay connected with us: Instagram @beyond.idoTik Tok @beyond.ido

What do you do when the Church that helped change your life becomes the place that hurts you?In this episode of Beyond the Letter, Will sits down with Alan and Dan for an honest conversation about church hurt, ministry transitions, leadership, discipleship, and learning how to keep loving people after you’ve been wounded.Alan opens up about leaving the church he had served for more than a decade, the pain of walking away without the goodbye he expected, and why he chose not to publicly defend himself when people formed their own opinions about what happened.They also talk about the hidden cost of pastoring people closely, the pain leaders feel when they unintentionally hurt the people they love, and why church hurt can either make you bitter or make you deeper.The conversation ultimately asks a difficult question:Can you heal your wounds without building walls around your heart?Because loving people will always involve risk.And sometimes healing means becoming willing to love again.--Do you struggle with obedience to God?Visit Faith at the Table to get your free resource today!https://tablefaith.com/--Connect with:Will Chung https://www.instagram.com/willkchung/Allan Walters https://www.instagram.com/alllanwalters/Dan Fernandez https://www.instagram.com/danfernan/--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/

Should you tell your spouse everything?In this episode of Beyond I Do, Ashley, Sanaz, and Erica have an honest conversation about secrets, past relationships, trauma, attraction, infidelity, and how much transparency actually belongs inside a marriage.They talk about whether your spouse needs to know every detail of your past, what happens when someone weaponizes information you trusted them with, and why safety is such an important part of vulnerability.They also discuss what to do when you find yourself attracted to someone outside your marriage, whether a crush should be confessed, and how small compromises can eventually become much bigger problems.Sanaz also shares a deeply personal story about something she kept from her husband after they were married, why she was afraid to tell him, and how his response brought her freedom instead of shame.Marriage requires honesty.But honesty also requires a relationship safe enough to hold the truth.--Do you struggle with obedience to 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/--Don't forget to stay connected with us: Instagram @beyond.idoTik Tok @beyond.ido