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Beyond the Letter

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Beyond the Letter, is a podcast that will shake up and challenge the way we think. In a world today that's muddled with hate, divisiveness and separation; this podcast, hosted by Adam Mesa helps us discover everyone has a story to tell. Subscribe and be a part of the movement to challenge the world's thinking. Don't forget to join the conversation by commenting below! BEYOND THE LETTER: LIVE every SUNDAY at 6pm! Instagram: @beyond.theletter TikTok: @beyond.theletter Podcast: Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Spreaker, Deezer, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser --
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Episodes

Do Different Political Opinions Matter in a Relationship? || BEYOND I DO || S1E6

BEYOND I DO, EPISODE SIX! If you're new here: Welcome to BEYOND I DO podcast! We're happy you're here! We are a branch of BEYOND THE LETTER PODCAST. Our heart on Beyond I Do is to provide tools and resources to help you thrive in your marriage and relationships. Throughout these bite size episodes we'll answer Q&A's, have guests, and you'll hear Adam and Ashlee share their experience and expertise on what it takes to have Godly, healthy, and thriving connections. Thank you for joining us on ...

Oct 26, 202359 min

Will the American Church cease to exist? DEBATE || S2E2

Hey BTL Fam! We are here and thankful for a new week and a new episode! Today we have a NEW GUEST. He is not new to the podcast, but he is new to the table. Help us welcome, GABE!! Gabe directs behind the scenes for the podcast and just wait until you hear him at the table! In addition to Gabe, we have Pastor Will Chung, the Lead Pastor of Beloved Church in Buena Park, CA, the people's padre, Adam Mesa and Chelsie. We haven't had a debate in a while, so we thought, we'd have another! This episod...

Oct 23, 20231 hr 38 min

How to Navigate Blended Families || BEYOND I DO || S1E5

BEYOND I DO, EPISODE FIVE! If you're new here: Welcome to BEYOND I DO podcast! We're happy you're here! We are a branch of BEYOND THE LETTER PODCAST. Our heart on Beyond I Do is to provide tools and resources to help you thrive in your marriage and relationships. Throughout these bite size episodes we'll answer Q&A's, have guests, and you'll hear Adam and Ashlee share their experience and expertise on what it takes to have Godly, healthy, and thriving connections. Thank you for joining us on...

Oct 19, 202352 min

One Year Anniversary Show || S2E1

BTL FAM! We have officially hit SEASON 2!! We are so excited to share this 1 YEAR celebration episode with you! We are walking down memory lane with some special guests, maybe you know them or maybe you don't, but trust us, you don't want to miss this PARTY! It is full of surprises, an incredible custom cake and a shout out to YOU! Whether you've been with us since the 1st episode or you're watching us for the first time, we just want to say THANK YOU for your support. You bring this podcast to ...

Oct 16, 20231 hr 9 min

What does Intentional Dating look like? || BEYOND I DO || S1E4

BEYOND I DO, EPISODE FOUR! If you're new here: Welcome to BEYOND I DO podcast! We're happy you're here! We are a branch of BEYOND THE LETTER PODCAST. Our heart on Beyond I Do is to provide tools and resources to help you thrive in your marriage and relationships. Throughout these bite size episodes we'll answer Q&A's, have guests, and you'll hear Adam and Ashlee share their experience and expertise on what it takes to have Godly, healthy, and thriving connections. Thank you for joining us on...

Oct 12, 202356 min

Navigating your Career, working in Ministry, & Loyalty in the Workplace || S1E52

BTL FAM! We have hit EPISODE 52. You know what that means? We have officially made it to... 1 YEAR! LET'S GOOOO!!! Thank you all for coming on this journey with us. Stay tuned for a GRAND celebration next week :) -- This week, we have the ONE, THE ONLY, Pastor Kenny Purdue, a man of GRAND wisdom! He is an incredible Pastor, leader & has been a counselor at Abundant Living Family Church for 25 years! Today we talk about navigating decision making in your career. Whether you're on the fence ab...

Oct 09, 20231 hr 21 min

Battles & Boundaries in Marriage || BEYOND I DO || S1 E3

BEYOND I DO, EPISODE THREE! If you're new here: Welcome to BEYOND I DO podcast! We're happy you're here! We are a branch of BEYOND THE LETTER PODCAST. Our heart on Beyond I Do is to provide tools and resources to help you thrive in your marriage and relationships. Throughout these bite size episodes we'll answer Q&A's, have guests, and you'll hear Adam and Ashlee share their experience and expertise on what it takes to have Godly, healthy, and thriving connections. Thank you for joining us o...

Oct 05, 20231 hr 10 min

A skewed perspective on the Christian Church || S1 E51

What's good BTL Fam! Happy New Month! Can you believe we are already in October!? This episode, we have a packed out table with folks that are no strangers to us: Aaron Levy, Sanaz Mesa, Chelsie Baham and your host, Adam Mesa. They jump into a conversation that stems from a video about a Disney child start that criticizes the Christian church. Believe me, there's a lot that comes from this! Don’t forget to leave a comment! We love to hear your thoughts and personal experiences! -- Connect with A...

Oct 02, 20231 hr 38 min

Navigating Cultural Differences in Relationships || BEYOND I DO || S1 E2

BEYOND I DO, NUMBER TWO! If you're new here: Welcome to BEYOND I DO podcast! We're happy you're here! We are a branch of BEYOND THE LETTER PODCAST. Our heart on Beyond I Do is to provide tools and resources to help you thrive in your marriage and relationships. Throughout these bite size episodes we'll answer Q&A's, have guests, and you'll hear Adam and Ashlee share their experience and expertise on what it takes to have Godly, healthy, and thriving connections. Thank you for joining us on t...

Sep 28, 202351 min

Is Joe Rogan the next Billy Graham & Caleb's Farewell || S1 E50

Hey BTL Fam, with a heavy heart, will you join us in saying a farewell to Caleb?! It is goodbye for now, but not for long. As you tune in, you'll hear his heart regarding his departure with the podcast. Be sure to leave a comment below and let us know how Caleb impacted you or a memory you have from the past episodes with him. As always, this episode holds a RIVETING conversation! Don’t forget to leave a comment! We love to hear your thoughts and personal experiences! -- Caleb, you will be misse...

Sep 25, 20231 hr 20 min

How does a wife get her husband to lead, manhood and responsibility || BEYOND I DO || S1E1

Welcome to BEYOND I DO's DEBUT!! Our heart is to provide tools and resources to help you thrive in your marriage and relationships. Throughout these bite size episodes we'll answer Q&A's, have guests, and you'll hear Adam and Ashlee share their experience and expertise on what it takes to have Godly, healthy, and thriving connections. Thank you for joining us on this journey and we look forward to the growth that's to come in your relationships! -- EPISODE 1: As a wife, have you ever asked y...

Sep 21, 202358 min

Book Of Clarence Trailer Review, Being Vulnerable. What is Masculine and Feminine || S1E49

What's good BTL Fam! On this weeks episode we cover a mix of topics, intertwining childhood memories with current controversies, celebrity encounters with personal experiences, and the challenges of being a pastor with the need for setting boundaries. The conversation highlighted the need for discerning between knowledge and belief, especially in an era where power is often sought without seeking its true source. We also addressed personal encounters with celebrities and their influence on our l...

Sep 18, 20231 hr 29 min

How Pastor Diego Beat Stage 4 cancer || S1E48

What is up BTL Fam! This week we have the people's padre PADRE back! That's right, Pastor Diego Mesa is with us and he shares his remarkable story on how he beat stage 4 cancer. He opens up about his journey and provides us with practical tools that we can apply in our lives today for a healthier, fuller life. So, grab your tea or coffee, get ready to laugh and take away some incredible life changing pointers. Don’t forget to comment! We love to hear your thoughts and personal experiences! DISCL...

Sep 11, 20231 hr 38 min

Sex Talk, Male and Female Nature || S1E47

Happy NEW MONTH BTL Fam! We have a full table AGAIN today, back with Chelsie and Nancy. And yes, we jump right into relationship talk, except this time, we dive a little deeper into a conversation about sex; sex before marriage and sex in marriage. So, grab your tea or coffee, get ready to laugh and take away some good pointers :) Don’t forget to comment! We love to hear your thoughts and personal experiences! -- Don't forget to stay connected with us: Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4...

Sep 04, 20231 hr 34 min

Marriage, Culture & the future of Relationships || S1E46

We have a FUN FULL HOUSE! For the first time ever: Nathan Mesa, his wife, Sanaz Mesa, Ashlee and Adam Mesa are all at the table TOGETHER!! We jump into conversation about marriage and the future of relationships. We cover topics and questions like: is obedience in marriage required? What do the vows mean? and more! There are lots of great perspectives that you won't want to miss! We also have a very special announcement, which some of you may have caught by now, but we are making it official :) ...

Aug 28, 20231 hr 54 min

Hypergamy, mate selection and self confidence || S145

Happy NEW week BTL Fam! We have a full table today with Chelsie and Nancy, who both add to today’s riveting conversation! We jump into singleness, dating experiences, how men can increase their confidence and more! So, grab your tea or coffee, get ready to laugh and take away some good pointers :) Don’t forget to comment! We love to hear your thoughts and personal experiences! -- Don't forget to stay connected with us: Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OvpFp9OB9_DgVdVVbXhFg Instagram ht...

Aug 21, 20232 hr 7 min

Young Adult Live Audience Special || S1E44

We have another LIVE audience special and this time with an amazing YOUNG ADULT group! In this episode we tackled questions like: Is it possible to have more than one calling? Does your calling come in seasons? There is constant talk of mentorship. How does someone find a mentor at a mega church size? I am 26 years old. 20’s can be such an awkward and unknowing time in one’s life. What advice/ encouragement / wisdom; would you go back and give your 26 year old self? AND MORE!!! Grab your coffee ...

Aug 14, 20232 hr 1 min

Aliens, End Times, and Legalism || S1E43

Happy August BTL Fam! We are here and thankful for a new month! Today we jump into a conversation about the end times, aliens, and legalism. Do you think aliens are real? Is the government using the topic of aliens as a distraction? Do you remember the movie left behind? Let's talk about it! Grab your tea, coffee, or matcha and join us in this weeks conversation. Don't forget to comment, leave a review and share with your friends. We love to hear your point of view and any stories you have about...

Aug 07, 20231 hr 41 min

Discussing woke Hollywood and Gender Roles with special guest Pastor Adam Smallcombe || S1E42

What's up BTL Fam! We have a full table of MEN in the house! Help us welcome a NEW GUEST to the pod, Pastor Adam Smallcombe, who is a phenomenal speaker, husband and good friend to us. We're so excited to have him on! We get into it today. A discussion about woke Hollywood, Gender Roles, what does submission look like and more! Get ready for some laughs and of course, a riveting conversation! Whether you're on a long drive or working from home, plug in so we can chat! Grab your tea or coffee and...

Jul 31, 20231 hr 53 min

Developing strong social skills and relationships || S1E41

Happy NEW week BTL Fam! We have a full table with the People's Padres, Adam's best friend, Pastor Haron Kaisa and one of our regs, Chelsie Baham. We start with a conversation about fitness, but hang in there because we jump into relationship talk and our thoughts about what it takes to be a Godly man. It's a talk that will benefit both men and women. Don't forget to leave a comment and visit our social pages! We'd love to hear your thoughts on this conversation. -- Don't forget to stay connected...

Jul 24, 20231 hr 57 min

Revolutionizing Church Music with Trumpeter Kevin Woods || S1E40

What's good BTL Fam! Today we have a NEW GUEST, the talented Kevin Woods, all the way from Delaware! He is an incredible trumpeter who has played with Tye Tribbett, H.E.R., Brandy, Mary J Blige and the list goes on. We're so thankful to have him on today. We jump into a conversation about what he does, WFM (Wedding Feast Music), listened to his tiny desk music, and more! So, if you're a music lover, this is the episode for you and even if you're not, it's still a RIVETING conversation. Whether y...

Jul 17, 20231 hr 30 min

Is financial peace attainable in today's economy || S1E39

We have a FULL FUN HOUSE! Welcome back, Sanaz Mesa, who is family to us and is also the Abundant Women's Ministry Leader. We talk money today, but of course, not in any ordinary way. Let's just say it gets a little PASSIONATE. Lots of great perspectives that you won't want to miss! -- Connect with Sanaz Mesa Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sanazmesa/ Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@sanazmesa?lan... Abundant Women https://www.instagram.com/alfcwomen/ -- Don't forget to stay connected with us:...

Jul 10, 20231 hr 55 min

Pastors discuss ministry, cancel culture, and accountability || S1E38

Hey BTL Fam! We are here and thankful for a new week! Today we have NEW GUESTS who drop some wisdom left and right. Help us welcome, Will Chung and Samuel Rodriguez. Will Chung is the Lead Pastor of Beloved Church in Buena Park, CA and Samuel Rodriguez has led and trained hundreds of Youth via the organization Circuit Riders who also resides here in California. We jump into a conversation about what cancel culture is and if Christians should take a part of it; on top of other topics that include...

Jul 03, 20231 hr 53 min

Should Christians Be Culturally Relevant || S1E37

BTL Fam, get ready for an episode that will have your JAW DROP! Let's just say, we GO THERE! Meaning, we leave it ALL on the table. We get into sharing our thoughts on what we feel are cultural issues. Also, welcome back Pastor Aaron, who is no stranger to the podcast! So, grab your tea or coffee and get ready for a conversation that'll make you get up off of your seat! -- Connect with Aaron Levy https://www.instagram.com/_aaronlevy/ -- Don't forget to stay connected with us: Youtube https://www...

Jun 26, 20231 hr 48 min

Father's Day Special with Diego Sr. and Diego Jr. Mesa || S1E36

Happy Father's Day, from the BTL Family! This is only our second episode where we have a LIVE audience! We have a room full of AMAZING FATHERS who also happen to be some of our faithful listeners! As our very special guest we have Adam and Caleb's father, Diego Mesa and their grandfather, Diego SENIOR Mesa aka PAPA MESA. -- They bring a WHOLE LOT of wisdom to the table and share lots of personal experiences they've had in fatherhood. -- Grab your coffee, a notepad and some tissues because this w...

Jun 19, 20232 hr 2 min

Addressing the Chosen controversy & Responding to Critics || S1E35

We saw you had something to say about the topics on the podcast! Let's unpack some of your comments, especially after Calebs sweater went viral! We're not here to fight, we're here to have conversations where we can agree to disagree and still walk away without animosity. We appreciate you for engaging with us, watching, listening, subscribing & sharing! Be sure to leave a comment here or on our social pages! -- Don't forget to stay connected with us: Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/...

Jun 12, 20231 hr 14 min

Revolutionizing Church Worship and Christian Music || S1E34

Look who's back, the one, the only, Daniel Johnson!! Daniel Johnson, as some of you may know, is a singer-songwriter, Worship Director at Abundant Living Family Church and most importantly, he's FAMILY! On top of a having a RIVETING conversation with Daniel we also have some EXCITING news to share: We are dropping a NEW sound and want to invite you to join us on Sunday, July 19th at the Wiltern in Los Angeles, CA for our Abundant Music Worship Night! We can't wait to see you there! -- Get your t...

Jun 05, 20231 hr 59 min

Overcoming disability and suffering and satan worship || S1E33

BTL Fam! We have a VERY special guest joining us today, Zack Stewart III is in the building! If you never met him before, today is the day you will get to know such a talented and kind soul; a man of many talents and wisdom. He joins our topic of conversation that range from overcoming disability to Target and Satan and so much more! Don't forget! We love to hear your feedback! Feel free to leave a review or comment on our social pages. Thanks for tuning in! -- Connect with Zack Stewart III: htt...

May 29, 20231 hr 38 min

Advice to young men and women, singleness, dating, and marriage Pt 2 || S1E32

What's good BTL Fam! We are bringing PART 2 back for all our single, dating and married folks! Do you look at the lifestyle your future partner can provide you? When looking to date, does it matter how much someone makes financially? We go right into relationship talk! Don't forget! We love to hear your feedback! Feel free to leave a review or comment on our social pages. Thanks for tuning in! -- Don't forget to stay connected with us: Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OvpFp9OB9_DgVdVVb...

May 22, 20231 hr 49 min

Mother's Day Special with Pauline and Cindy Mesa || S131

Happy Mother's Day, from the BTL Family! This is our very first episode where we have a LIVE audience! We have a room full of mothers who also happen to be some of our faithful listeners. As our very special guest we have Adam and Caleb's mother, Cindy Mesa and their grandmother, Pauline Mesa. They bring a WHOLE LOT of wisdom to the table and share lots of personal experiences they've had in motherhood. Grab your coffee, a notepad and some tissues because this week's episode is like no other! Do...

May 15, 20232 hr 10 min
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