🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: Why is separation from God the root of all brokenness, and how do we become agents of healing? In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry kick off Hope Month by diving into the first of the six broken places: separation from God. We explore why this is the granddaddy of all brokenness, unpack the scandal of grace and God's hesed love, and discuss what it means to be saved for, not just from. Don't forget to subscribe and follow us on Instagram ( @TheBetweenSundaysPodcast ) so you don't miss these candid and casual conversations. Next week's episode will be all about the second broken place: Injustice! ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:07 Podcast Introduction 01:05 Taylor Swift Engagement & Pop Culture 09:13 Family Updates & Baptism Weekend 10:28 Tyler's College Friend's Engagement 13:40 Upcoming Camping Trips 16:24 Hope Month Series Overview 17:23 Separation from God: The Granddaddy of Broken Places 18:50 Healing Separation from God 19:06 Why Don't We Talk More About Separation from God? 20:11 Language and Foundations in Faith 20:48 The Church's Mission: Healing Separation 21:15 Visible vs. Invisible Brokenness 21:46 Can We Fix Brokenness Ourselves? 22:26 Movements of Justice and Faith 24:35 Justice and the Gospel 25:52 Social Justice and Hopelessness 27:32 Defining Brokenness 28:50 Origins of the Six Broken Places 29:27 Do We Underestimate Brokenness? 29:50 Romans 1 and the Depth of Sin 32:39 Pendulum of Sin and Grace in Church History 34:08 Romans 5: The Power of Grace 35:56 God's Love and Free Will 39:33 The Scandal of Grace 40:50 Hesed: God's Abundant, Faithful Love 41:46 The Prodigal Son and God's Economy 43:41 Identity Anchored in Christ 45:14 Saved For, Not Just From 46:05 Agents of Healing: The Christian Calling 47:58 Personal Testimonies and Evangelism 48:56 Personal Piety vs. Transformational Living 50:02 Are Christians Still Broken? 53:00 Sanctification: The Ongoing Journey 55:25 Three Calls to Action 56:10 Which Call Is Most Urgent? 1:01:13 Church Focus: Discipleship vs. Evangelism 1:02:54 Care Center Metrics: Transformation vs. Numbers 1:04:58 Healed People Transform Others 1:05:08 Preview of Next Week: Injustice 1:07:19 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