Life Between Sundays

He Faced Cancer Twice - and Calls It a Gift

Tue, 05 May 2026 06:50:59 -0400

In this episode Dean sits down with Michael Jordan, a licensed counselor and stage 4 cancer survivor, for a powerful conversation on resilience, faith and what it really means to keep going when life gets hard. His story is honest, hope-filled and deeply encouraging.

If you or someone you love is walking through a difficult season, this episode is for you.

Turn in for thoughtful conversation, humor, and real-life encouragement to help navigate the six days between Sundays - and discover how faith can transform the ordinary moments of life. Like, comment, and subscribe!

A Couples Guide to Parenting Teenage Kids

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:22:13 -0400

In this second episode focusing on parenting, Dean welcomes Marcus and Kara Osborne. The Osborne’s parent two amazing teenagers but it doesn’t mean parenting is easy! The discussion is wide ranging and covers how to co-parent effectively as well as how to handle social media, discipline and dating. These are parents we can all learn something from!

Parenting 101 – How Do You Become A Good One?

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:20:59 -0400

In this episode this episode Dean and Pastor Smith talk about parenting! Do couples need to agree on how to parent before they have children? Does discipline really matter or can you just be friends with your kids? Is your job as a parent over when you drop them off at college? And much, much more.

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Did the Resurrection really happen?

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:23:53 -0400

Host Dean Cline sits down with Pastor Smith Sharpe to discuss the facts around the crucifixion, the empty tomb and what happened after the resurrection. They talk about what the critics say and how our lives could be different if we really believe it happened.

Making Easter Count

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:29:45 -0400

Host Dean Cline sits down with Pastor Smith Sharpe to discuss the life adjustments that could be made as we enter the season of Easter, and why these changes are important. Dean and Smith also dig into the Easter sermon series called “It Could Be You”. Find out what Pastor Smith is giving up and adding to his life during Lent! Finally the discussion turns to offering forgiveness and why it is so hard for us.

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God Doesn’t Waste a Scar

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 06:25:03 -0500

In this episode of Life Between Sundays Dean welcomes Sean Moore, Haiti Director for Hands and Feet Project. After a mission trip to Haiti, Sean decided to move his entire family to one of the most challenging countries on the planet. Discover how this decision has influenced both his life and his family’s journey. Dean and Sean also share impactful stories from their time on the ground in Haiti.

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Can Dean do a solo episode successfully?

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:23:42 -0500

Dean tries his first ever solo episode where he answers questions from the Life Between Sunday’s audience. The questions were kept locked away and secret until the cameras were rolling. See what happens!

Giving The One Thing We Can’t Get Back

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:52:42 -0500

In this episode of Life Between Sundays, host Dean Cline welcomes his friend Charlie Merrill for part 3 of living a generous life. Charlie took his love of cooking and turned it into a generosity strategy for life — leading him to volunteer his time providing meals during natural disasters.

Key topics include:

-Turning something you love into something for the Kingdom!

-What can be learned from spending time around people who have lost it all?

-Time is our most valuable resource. It is also the most valuable resource we can give to others.

-If you stay until the end, you will find out Charlie’s secret to great BBQ!

Find out more about Operation BBQ relief at https://operationbbqrelief.org.

Faith and Finances: Becoming a Wise Steward of Your Money

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:02:00 -0500

In this episode of Life Between Sundays, host Dean Cline welcomes Bob Fincher for another discussion about generosity — this time focused on our finances. To be generous with our money, we need to have some! How do we create wealth and ensure we are being good stewards of what God has given us?

Bob Fincher and his family have been part of Discovery Church since its earliest days. He is a financial advisor at Southeast Retirement Planners in Hickory, where he helps individuals, families, and business owners practice wise stewardship by cutting through the noise and making thoughtful decisions about money, family, and the future.

Learn more at SERetirementPlanners.com.

Key topics include:

If you are a young adult, how do you start building wealth?

Budgeting for generosity

Credit card debt

Becoming debt free as a goal

Retirement and long-term disability plans

This episode will help you determine the next logical step in your financial life, regardless of your stage in life.

Tune in for thoughtful conversation, humor, and real-life encouragement to help navigate the six days between Sundays—and discover how faith can transform the ordinary moments of life. Like, comment, and subscribe!

Could Being Generous Change Your Life?

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 04:52:22 -0500

In this episode of "Life Between Sundays," host Dean Cline welcomes Pastor Smith Sharpe for a conversation about generosity. What does it mean to live a generous life? What would it take and what would it change?

Key topics include:

-What is the definition of generosity?

-Are there problems that I have that generosity could fix?

-What if I don’t have enough to make an impact?

-What matters more my money or my time?

Regardless of your age, generosity plays a role. How we use the time, talent and treasure that God has given us impacts us personally and everyone we meet. This episode is full of practical advice for how to live generously regardless of your age, background or status.

Tune in for thoughtful conversation, humor, and real-life encouragement to help navigate the six days between Sundays - and discover how faith can transform the ordinary moments of life. Like, comment, and subscribe!

Keys to a Long Lasting Marriage

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 06:28:38 -0500

In this episode of "Life Between Sundays," host Dean Cline welcomes his wife, Paige Cline, for a candid conversation about their journey together—from dating and marriage to raising their children and now enjoying life as empty nesters. With over 33 years of marriage under their belts, Dean and Paige share practical wisdom and personal stories that offer encouragement and insight for couples at every stage of life.

Key topics include:

-Dating, marriage, and life transitions

-Parenting and discipline

-Lunch during labor

-Money, independence, and communication in marriage

-Faith and family life

-Becoming empty nesters

Whether you’re dating, newly married, raising kids, or entering the empty nest phase, this episode is packed with real-life lessons and a reminder that every season of life is an opportunity to grow closer to each other and to God.

From Big House to Big Hearts: Audio Adrenaline’s Life Between Sundays

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:16:20 -0500

Join Host Dean Cline for Episode 4 of Discovery Church's podcast as he sits down with Audio Adrenaline’s Mark Stuart and Will McGinniss for a powerful time that will challenge how you see faith, loss, and purpose. What happens when a top Christian rock band nearly loses everything—their voice, their relationships, and their career—all at the peak of fame? Dive into the story of Audio Adrenaline’s Mark Stuart and Will McGinniss as they battle record label pressure, grind out tours in a duct-taped van, and watch their hit song explode unexpectedly. Then, just as success arrives, everything falls apart: Mark’s voice is shattered by a mysterious condition, his marriage is breaking, and he faces the terrifying reality of stepping away from the stage.

From the depths of brokenness, hear how a family moves to Haiti, endures deadly earthquakes, gets swept into local uprisings, and risks everything to rescue kids in desperate need. Haiti’s chaos and heartbreak become the backdrop for a new mission—founding the Hands and Feet Project and fighting for hope, one child at a time. There are stories of riots, miraculous escapes during disasters, and moments when faith meant staring down fear and saying yes to the impossible.

Key topics include:

-How the band was formed

-Early trials and successes

-Making it big and the trouble starts with Mark’s voice

-Pivoting to Haiti and starting the Hands and Feet Project

Mark Stuart and Will McGinniss were the lead singer and bass player for the powerhouse Chrisitan band Audio Adrenaline. After selling over 3 million records, having 18 #1 hits and two Grammys, the duo founded Hands and Feet Project in Haiti. Their music can be found on all platforms and you can find their non-profit organization at www.handsandfeetproject.org.

The Power of “We” with Dr. Ludwig

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:17:10 -0400

Episode 3 is live! Don’t miss Host Dean Cline in part two of the relationships series. He is joined by Dr. Dave Ludwig as they discuss the atmosphere in our relationships and practical advice for building the strongest bonds in marriage. Key topics include:

-What are practical steps to overcoming the emotional baggage that comes with broken relationships?

-What is happening culturally that has us focusing on “me” and not “we”.

-As parents, what happens when we form a “we” when dealing with our kids?

-Are you a painter or a pointer, and how does that impact how you communicate?

Dr. David Ludwig is a Pastor at Christ Lutheran Church, Professor of Psychology, Emeritus of Lenoir Rhyne University, Christian Counselor and author. His latest book, “Christian Concepts for Care”, is available from Concordia Publishing (St. Louis). His latest video, “thinkwenotme”, is available on Youtube.

Choosing the Right Partner

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0400

Join Host Dean Cline for Episode 2 of Discovery Church's podcast. This episode is the first in a series about relationships. Pastor Smith joins Dean again as they discuss some of the lessons that are key for young couples who are dating and planning for marriage.

Key topics include:

-Of the decisions a young person makes, what is the most important?

-How do we pick the person we are going to marry?

-Does living together have an impact on divorce rates?

-What are the major topics that couples need to agree on prior to marriage?

-If the physical relationship starts too soon, does that impact trust?

-Do opposites attract?

Turn in for thoughtful conversation, humor, and real-life encouragement to help navigate the six days between Sundays - and discover how faith can transform the ordinary moments of life.

Why Do People Skip Church?

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:31:00 -0400

Join host Dean Cline as he launches Discovery Church’s new podcast, Life Between Sundays. In this first episode, Pastor Smith joins him as they discuss why church attendance is shifting in America. Whether you’re a lifelong churchgoer or just deciding if church is for you, this episode offers encouragement and hope.

Key topics include:

-What’s really going on with the American church and why people skip or stick with church

-How culture, politics, and self-sufficiency shape faith and community

-Honest talk about work, family, broken cars (and broken expectations)

-Strategies for thriving between Sundays

-The power of service, trust, and giving back outside of Sunday mornings

Tune in for thoughtful conversation, humor, and real-life encouragement to help navigate the six days between services—and discover how faith can transform the ordinary moments of life. Like, comment, and subscribe!