In this special New Year’s Eve edition of The After Sunday Show, Pastor Heath Lambert is joined by Pastors Coty Hoskins, Richard Lucas, and first-time host Logan Brown for a conversation that blends humor, ministry life, and spiritual reflection. They talk about upcoming babies, naming decisions, and personal YouTube habits before turning toward more serious end-of-year themes like prayer, spiritual growth goals for 2026, and how Christians should think about New Year’s resolutions. They reflect on different approaches to goal-setting, seasons of life, reading plans, and pastoral priorities, and wrap up with memorable (and sometimes humorous) stories about preaching through distractions, ending the episode with gratitude for God’s faithfulness and a hopeful look toward the coming year.
0:09 – Introduction and New Year’s Eve context
1:28 – Introductions of the panel and Logan’s first appearance
7:21 – YouTube watch history and lighthearted discussion
11:37 – Reflecting on spiritual growth goals for 2026
13:07 – Reading plans, grow groups, and spiritual disciplines
14:21 – Heath on prayer and deeper theological reflection
18:44 – Coty on prayer habits and life rhythms
20:48 – How Christians should think about New Year’s resolutions
26:06 – Perspectives on goal-setting without formal resolutions
35:08 – Reading, political theology, and long-term learning goals
38:40 – Fun stories and preaching through distractions
42:12 – Memorable and difficult preaching moments
55:09 – New Year’s Eve traditions and closing encouragement
In this special Christmas conversation, the pastors reflect on why this time of year can be both deeply joyful and deeply painful. From memories of loved ones who are gone to the quiet grief that change and loss bring, the discussion acknowledges that Christmas often unlocks both gratitude and sorrow. The conversation returns to the central hope of the Christian faith: Jesus Christ has come into a broken world, death does not have the final word, and the joy of resurrection is real and lasting. This episode encourages believers to mourn when it is right, lean into the care of the church, and steadily lift their eyes to Christ, whose birth reminds us that light has entered the darkness and that, in the end, joy will win.
In this Christmas edition of the After Sunday Show, the pastors reflect on Christmas memories, family traditions, and the heart behind celebrating Christ during the season. They discuss everything from Christmas ornaments, weather in Florida, meaningful and difficult childhood memories, and personal stories of God’s grace to fun topics like Christmas music timing, food traditions, and how families handle Santa. They also give pastoral advice on navigating expectations, Christmas cards, and keeping Christ at the center of the holiday in homes filled with joy, family, and sometimes pain.
0:38 – Introduction to the Christmas edition of the After Sunday Show
2:04 – Christmas reflections
2:48 – Memorable Christmas ornaments & early marriage memories
5:00 – First Florida Christmas memories
8:33 – Pastor Heath’s difficult childhood Christmas memories
11:05 – Christmas with grown children and grandchildren
13:02 – Christmas during cancer diagnosis
15:11 – Serious question: When is Christmas music allowed?
15:52 – Traditions around music and decorating
18:38 – Worship ministry and Christmas planning
19:55 – Serious question #2: Christmas cards and expectations
22:11 – Remembering the chaos and grace in gift/card giving
25:44 – Delete expectations—wisdom for Christmas emotional health
27:38 – Gift-giving struggles and humor
29:07 – Margin-of-error in gifts
31:00 – Why some people are naturally good giftgivers
33:05 – Controversial Christmas traditions
34:06 – Santa vs. no Santa decisions (listen to the real story of Saint Nick here:
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37:10 – Redeeming symbols like trees, lights, candy canes
38:47 – Christmas as Jesus’ birthday celebration
41:14 – Helping kids know Christmas is about Christ
41:38 – Christmas meals and food traditions
42:51 – Italian-style Christmas dinner
43:55 – Dirty Chinese takeout tradition
45:03 – Homemade cinnamon rolls
46:07 – Wrapping up and looking forward to future episodes
In this episode of The After Sunday Show, Pastor Heath and fellow pastors discuss their top three books they would bring if they were unjustly imprisoned for life ranging from devotionals and theology to biblical languages and classic Christian works. Their conversation wanders through book choices, personal reading habits, and Thanksgiving traditions, including Pastor Scott’s legendary yeast rolls and Pastor Sean’s elaborate table decorating. The episode closes with a discussion about how Christians should engage politics biblically without compromising gospel priorities.
1:27 – Introduction to the “three books in prison” question
1:44 – Sean introduces the “PhD episode”
2:48 – Sean’s Books
10:00 – Scott’s Books
10:24 – Desiring God and “four books about God” set
18:48 – Heath’s Books
31:01 – Richard's Books
36:03 – Transition to Thanksgiving discussion
37:02 – Is Thanksgiving the superior holiday?
41:00 – Scott’s famous yeast rolls
42:28 – Sean decorates the Thanksgiving table
45:04 – Heath’s Thanksgiving + day-after traditions
49:00 – Political discussion intro
51:01 – How should the church engage politics?
55:24 – The problem of avoiding political application
57:10 – Avoiding endorsing candidates
58:17 – Christian worldview and public issues
1:00:02 – Applying Scripture to cultural/political questions
In this episode of The After Sunday Show, Pastor Heath Lambert and the pastors discuss their favorite recent reads, ranging from fiction to theological works. The conversation then shifts to the declining state of theology among evangelicals based on the “State of Theology” survey, encouraging deeper discipleship and biblical literacy within the church. The pastors reflect on their personal journeys toward theological growth and the influence of mentors and reading. They close by discussing the next generation of Christian leaders following the deaths of giants like John MacArthur and Voddie Baucham, considering how social media and church-based discipleship are shaping future ministry.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction & new book from First Press Publishing
0:42 – Welcome to The After Sunday Show
3:00 – Book discussion: what everyone is reading
21:01 – The State of Theology survey results
25:00 – Responses: Encouragement from strong church teaching
28:02 – Hunger for deeper theology in the congregation
30:05 – Pastors share how they first developed a love for doctrine
37:41 – Discussion on family discipleship and theological roots
39:00 – Reflecting on the passing of major Christian leaders
44:01 – Dangers of influencer-based theology and decentralization of teaching
48:12 – The church’s opportunity to equip saints in a new era
53:14 – Closing reflections
In this episode of The After Sunday Show, the pastors discuss how believers should think about death. The role of personality tests in understanding oneself and ministry, examining their value and limits through a biblical lens. The episode closes with a conversation about sports, balancing passion with spiritual priorities, and the importance of perspective in everyday enjoyments.
0:00–1:00 — Introduction to The Ten Commandments book by First Press
1:04–3:00 — Welcome to The After Sunday Show
3:00–5:00 — The Lord of the Rings
5:00–10:00 — How Christians should view death?
10:00–15:00 — Reflections on legacy and preparing for death
15:00–20:00 — Biblical perspectives on death and mortality
20:00–25:00 — Personal reflections on living with illness and faith
25:00–30:00 — Parenting, family discipleship, and life lessons
30:00–40:00 — Discussion on personality tests (Enneagram, DISC, etc.)
40:00–47:00 — Biblical critique of personality tests and Christian identity
47:00–50:00 — Summary: glorifying God through your unique personality
50:00–59:00 — Sports, faith, and cultural obsession
59:00–1:01:20+ — Final reflections on sports as worship and personal stories
In this episode of The After Sunday Show, the pastors discuss the purpose and impact of mission trips, and how they cultivate gratitude, perspective, and a passion for the Great Commission in students and church members. The challenges of pastoral ministry, its unique calling and sacrifices, and finally to the value (and dangers) of leadership and business books for ministry growth.
This week, our pastors discuss the questions they have received from the community concerning the death of Charlie Kirk. They provide pastoral care, seeking to help people reconcile the darkness of what has happened with the truth of the Word of God.
Join Pastors Heath and Willy as they discuss Charlie Kirk, The SBC, and what it looks like to have convictional boldness.
In this conversation, our pastors get real about life outside of ministry. They discuss the intentional ways they carve out time for their families, the sources they rely on to stay informed in a noisy world, and how they believe Christians should approach physical fitness as part of a balanced and faithful life. It’s an honest, practical discussion that connects everyday habits with spiritual wisdom.
On this episode of the After Sunday Show, join our pastors for a wide-ranging conversation that moves from questions about Roman Catholicism, to stories of spiritual warfare, to the power of biblical counseling.
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In this After Sunday Show, the pastors reflect on encouraging trends among younger generations who are turning from the emptiness of secularism toward the truth of God’s Word. They discuss the cultural hunger for transcendence, stability, and biblical leadership, while noting the growing interest in historic creeds. They affirm the value of these creeds when they echo Scripture, but warn that nothing must replace the Bible as the church’s ultimate authority. The conversation closes with each pastor sharing how they personally meet with God in His Word, urging believers to read, meditate, and pray Scripture into their lives so that their hearts stay anchored in Christ.
0:00 – Welcome to the After Sunday Show
6:00 – Gen Z, young men, and the hunger for truth
22:00 – The role of creeds in the Christian life
43:00 – How pastors personally study the Bible
On this episode of The After Sunday Show, our pastors dive into the heart of gospel ministry, asking how far is too far when it comes to reaching people. They emphasize the importance of communicating eternal truth in faithful and engaging ways, without compromising the church's integrity by turning it into entertainment. They also share powerful testimonies of discerning God’s call to ministry, reminding us that calling involves desire, confirmation, and fruitfulness. This episode closes with a pastoral conversation on raising kids in a tech-filled world, offering wisdom on video games, authority in the home, and shepherding hearts in every season.
Join our pastors as they have a conversation with Dr. Jim Hamilton. They discuss a range of topics, including biblical theology, the structure of Scripture, dispensationalism, progressive covenantalism, and preaching Christ from the Old Testament. You’ll hear Dr. Hamilton’s journey into ministry, his critiques of modern theological movements such as theonomy, and even a perspective on reading Harry Potter as a Christian.
Pastor Heath Lambert welcomes pastors Richard Lucas, Scott Connell, and Trevor Kamasu for a wide-ranging conversation about generational ministry, family discipleship, and music discernment.
00:00 – Introduction with Pastor Heath Lambert
02:14 – What it means to be a multigenerational church
04:03 – Walkthrough of the different generations and what shaped them
08:03 – Technology and culture shaping generational gaps
08:44 – First cell phone stories from each pastor
23:49 – Musical influences and convictions
25:30 – Heath’s love for Reba McEntire (and 20+ concerts!)
33:09 – Secular vs. Christian music and breaking old rules
41:16 – Reflections on parenting in the early years
43:33 – Wins and regrets from raising kids
53:16 – Trevor’s encouragement to embrace the little years
54:02 – Closing thoughts
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the After Sunday Show. Join Senior Pastor Heath Lambert and the pastoral team from First Baptist Church Jacksonville as they engage in candid discussions about the pressing issues facing Southern Baptist churches today.
EPISODE TOPICS:
1. The SBC
Why the upcoming SBC annual meeting could be the most significant in a decade
The $3 million legal settlement controversy and its implications
ERLC (Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission) funding debates
The Law Amendment on women in pastoral roles and its return
Financial transparency demands and institutional trust challenges
2. Church Attendance and Family Priorities
Understanding seasonal attendance patterns from Memorial Day to Labor Day
Evaluating legitimate reasons for missing church services
Navigating the youth sports versus Sunday worship dilemma
Pastoral perspectives on family discipleship decisions
Biblical foundations for corporate worship (Hebrews 10:25)
3. Pastoral Leadership and Family Dynamics
Maintaining joy and humor in ministry families
Bridging generational communication gaps
Building authentic relationships in pastoral leadership
KEY TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction to After Sunday Show
3:05 - Southern Baptist Convention deep dive begins
25:04 - Why this SBC meeting could be explosive
41:05 - Missing church and summer attendance
47:22 - Youth sports vs. church attendance debate
1:01:05 - Pastoral humor and family life
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Heath Lambert - Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Jacksonville
Richard Lucas - Pastor of Teaching & Reaching
Spencer Harmon - Lead Pastor, Nocatee Campus
Cody Hoskins - Executive Pastor
BIBLICAL REFERENCES:
Hebrews 10:25 (not neglecting to meet together)
Ecclesiastes 3 (time to laugh and time to cry)
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