What does it mean to truly bear with one another — not merely tolerate? Alyssa sits down with elder Danny Lee to explore the biblical call to patient endurance, how Christ's patience toward us shapes our relationships, and why staying through difficulty is one of the most powerful testimonies to the gospel.

In this episode of Between Sundays, Alyssa and Pastor Robert Paprocki explore the biblical meaning of love and why every “one another” command in Scripture flows from it. Discover how the gospel transforms love from a self-centered feeling into a Christ-centered way of living for the good of others.

What does it actually mean to live as the people of God? In this kickoff episode of Season 4, Alyssa and Pastor Ric introduce the one another commands of the New Testament — more than 50 directives that shape how believers are called to love, serve, encourage, and challenge each other. They explore why Christianity is fundamentally communal, why transformation happens in relationship rather than isolation, and what it looks like to take these commands seriously in the context of a local church.

In this episode of Between Sundays, Alyssa and Pastor Ric unpack the priesthood of all believers—what it means to have direct access to God through Christ and a shared calling in the work of ministry. Together, they explore how every Christian is called to actively live out their faith, not as spectators, but as participants in God’s work, while finding deep comfort in the invitation to come to Him and find rest.

In this episode of Between Sundays, Alyssa and Pastor Ric consider why church history matters for everyday believers. They remind us that we don’t come to faith in isolation—we are part of a long line of saints who have studied God’s Word and sought to live in light of it. As they explore the identity and lineage of Christ Community Church, they help us see that understanding where we’ve come from shapes how we live today. This episode invites us to receive our faith with humility and to steward it faithfully for those who come after us.

In this episode of Between Sundays, we dive into the theology and practice of the Lord’s Supper. From its roots in Passover to its role as a sign of the new covenant, we explore how communion functions as the “gospel made visible”—a corporate act of remembrance, repentance, and renewed devotion to Christ. We also address why it’s meant to be practiced as the gathered church and how it both challenges and strengthens believers.

In this episode of Between Sundays, Alyssa and Pastor Ric discuss why membership is more than simply attending church. They explore how covenant commitment within a local church shapes our discipleship, defines our responsibility to one another, and provides the context where the Bible’s “one another” commands are lived out.

If you’ve ever wondered why belonging to a church matters—or how long-term commitment to a church family forms our faith—this conversation will help you see the beauty and purpose of church membership.

What is baptism, why does it matter, and who is it for? In this episode, we sit down with Pastor Ric to explore what baptism symbolizes, why we practice believer's baptism, and how this public act connects each Christian to the larger body of Christ. Whether you've been baptized or are prayerfully considering it, this conversation will deepen your understanding of what it truly means to go public with your faith.

Interested in baptism? We offer baptism classes throughout the year at Christ Community Church. Keep an eye out for upcoming dates!