Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:54:44 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2573707 en-us © 2026 Beyond Podcast yes b78312ba-b115-5813-a8ed-a7db44943f9e stephen@beyondexperience.co Stephen McDonald and James Ward episodic false Beyond Podcast is for young adults hungry for more than a safe faith—exploring what it means to follow Christ beyond comfort and into adventure, formation, and the life God designed you to live.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Stephen McDonald and James Ward stephen@beyondexperience.co https://storage.buzzsprout.com/b1g1la08perqf33xefgqt58g7au4?.jpg Beyond A.I. We asked A.I. an important question that pertains to all young adults. The answer was not what we expected. . .

]]> We asked A.I. an important question that pertains to all young adults. The answer was not what we expected. . .

]]> Stephen McDonald and James Ward Buzzsprout-18989848 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400 3149 full false Life in the Gray: Mental Health, Therapy, and Taking Thoughts Captive. Stephen McDonald and James Ward Buzzsprout-18824855 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400 4513 full false Busted Ankles and Swollen Knees Stephen McDonald and James Ward Buzzsprout-18824836 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400 3377 full false The Courage to Choose Stephen McDonald and James Ward Buzzsprout-18824825 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400 3689 full false Building Spiritual Habits Spiritual growth and how we develop productive habits.

]]> Spiritual growth and how we develop productive habits.

]]> Stephen McDonald and James Ward Buzzsprout-18719217 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500 4910 full false Who Are You? Really? In this episode we dig into the importance of knowing the truth about who you are and why you are here.  We discuss the battle that is being fought in the hearts and souls of young adults over their identity.

]]> In this episode we dig into the importance of knowing the truth about who you are and why you are here.  We discuss the battle that is being fought in the hearts and souls of young adults over their identity.

]]> Stephen McDonald and James Ward Buzzsprout-18719210 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500 2676 full false Leadership: Is servant leadership still relevant in today's culture? On this episode we discuss what a servant leader is and how they can transform what the world says leadership looks like.

]]> On this episode we discuss what a servant leader is and how they can transform what the world says leadership looks like.

]]> Stephen McDonald and James Ward Buzzsprout-18718974 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500 3144 full false Couch Christianity Comfort vs. Conviction. Your desire for and reliance on comfort, maybe robbing you from the full life that God created you for.

]]> Comfort vs. Conviction. Your desire for and reliance on comfort, maybe robbing you from the full life that God created you for.

]]> Stephen McDonald and James Ward Buzzsprout-18718906 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500 3705 full false What Happened to the Middle? The middle class, political moderates, and middle management have disappeared... what is happening and where did they go?

]]> The middle class, political moderates, and middle management have disappeared... what is happening and where did they go?

]]> Stephen McDonald and James Ward Buzzsprout-18718808 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500 3595 full false Intro to BEYOND: A call to live beyond normal Our first episode! 

]]> Our first episode! 

]]> Stephen McDonald and James Ward Buzzsprout-18701862 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0500 2148 1 1 full false What is Real Rest? Does rest look like laying on the couch doom-scrolling, ordering Door Dash and watching Netflix or is there another path we can take? On this episode, we look at what the Bible says about rest and why it's not just important but commanded. 

]]> Does rest look like laying on the couch doom-scrolling, ordering Door Dash and watching Netflix or is there another path we can take? On this episode, we look at what the Bible says about rest and why it's not just important but commanded. 

]]> Stephen McDonald and James Ward Buzzsprout-18592262 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500 3523 1 full false Made for Adventure We were created for adventure... Most people settle for comfort and predictability.  That is no way to live!

]]> We were created for adventure... Most people settle for comfort and predictability.  That is no way to live!

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