🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: How do we live out authentic faith in a world full of high-sounding nonsense? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry continue the Christ Above All series, tackling empty philosophies and the challenge of spotting bad fruit in our lives. We unpack how to let the Holy Spirit shape us, avoid syncretism, and pursue Christ-centered living with humility and community. Plus, hear updates on family traditions, new babies, and the buzz around Grace Church's Wizard of Oz production! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode as we continue exploring Christ Above All! ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:07 Welcome & What's New with the Gang 00:31 Wizard of Oz at Grace Church 01:45 Family Traditions & Thanksgiving 05:03 Parenting, New Babies, and Family Life 07:17 Maron's Life Updates & Old Testament Studies 09:01 Home Repairs & Family Mishaps 10:00 Parenting & Video Game Rivalry 12:03 Transition to Sermon Series: Christ Above All-Week 2 12:26 Recap of Week One & Introduction to Week Two 14:51 Rooting Metaphor & Spiritual Growth 16:10 Identifying Bad Fruit: Self-Reflection vs. Community 22:02 High-Sounding Nonsense: What Qualifies? 23:45 Example 1: "I Know What's Best for Me" 29:31 Example 2: "I Do My Own Research" & The Algorithm 34:37 Learning Together & Community Discernment 38:49 Example 3: "Christianity Must Win" & The Cross 41:30 Roman Imagery & The Meaning of the Cross 44:44 Living as Witnesses, Not Winners 47:17 Boldness, Justice, and Love 49:30 Fruit of the Spirit & Social Media Bitterness 52:10 Additional High-Sounding Nonsense Phrases 59:01 Boundaries, Ghosting, and Crucial Conversations 1:04:01 Preview of Week Three & Series Wrap-Up 1:06:12 Closing & Sign Off 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW: Church services happen on weekends. And that's all well and good until we get to Mondays and find ourselves asking, "Now what?" Welcome to Between Sundays! Join hosts Tyler, Maron, and Barry every Wednesday as they hang out and catch up on the conversations, sermons, and culture of Grace Church. 🔔 Don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to watch new episodes every Wednesday