{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Between Sundays","home_page_url":"https://betweensundays.fireside.fm","feed_url":"https://betweensundays.fireside.fm/json","description":"Join Gary Lewis, Mark Williams, Loran Livingston, and David Cooper for candid, transparent conversations about life in ministry. 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From reflections on spiritual passion and shepherding God’s people to avoiding the trap of celebrity culture in ministry, this episode is full of wisdom for pastors at any stage of their journey. Whether you're leading a congregation of 19 or 1,900, this conversation is a heartfelt reminder that faithfulness, not fame, is the measure of true success in ministry.\n\nWatch Full Episodes of Between Sundays @COGHQ YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this powerful episode of Between Sundays, our hosts discuss the value and impact of long-term pastoral ministry. With nearly a century of combined experience in the same pulpits, these leaders open up about the blessings and challenges of staying rooted in one place. From reflections on spiritual passion and shepherding God’s people to avoiding the trap of celebrity culture in ministry, this episode is full of wisdom for pastors at any stage of their journey. Whether you\u0026#39;re leading a congregation of 19 or 1,900, this conversation is a heartfelt reminder that faithfulness, not fame, is the measure of true success in ministry.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWatch Full Episodes of Between Sundays \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@COGHQ\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@COGHQ YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In each episode of Between Sundays, hosts Gary Lewis, Mark Williams, Loran Livingston, and David Cooper have an honest conversation about the challenges and triumphs of ministry. 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The conversation tackles the balance of preparation and spontaneity, the \"inescapable call\" to preach, and the need for a revival of authentic gospel proclamation in today’s culture. \n\nWePreach Conference\n\nCentral Church in Charlotte, North Carolina \n2026: Dates Coming Soon \n\nListen to The Anointing Makes the Difference ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEpisode 2: The Call to Preach\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Episode 2 of Between Sundays, Gary Lewis, Mark Williams, Loran Livingston, and David Cooper dive into the sacred call of preaching. They explore the anointing that sets true preaching apart, sharing personal stories—like Livingston’s time with Billy Graham and Cooper’s defining call from God. 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With personal stories of stepping into the unknown, trusting God's provision, and staying committed to the call, this episode offers wisdom and encouragement for pastors and leaders at every stage of ministry. \n\nTune in for powerful insights, real-life experiences, and a reminder that true success in ministry is measured not by numbers, but by faithfulness to God's calling.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEpisode 1: The Calling, The Challenges, and The Journey\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this debut episode of Between Sundays, hosts Gary Lewis, Mark Williams, Loran Livingston and David Cooper have an authentic conversation about the realities of life in ministry. They discuss the challenges of following a legacy leader, the significance of small beginnings, and the faithfulness required to navigate the ups and downs of pastoral life. 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