<![CDATA[After Sunday : Amen to That]]>After Sunday : Amen to That

This is a weekly conversation that begins where Sunday ends.

Each episode reflects on last week's Gospel reading, the sermon and the questions that stay with us after the final hymn. Honest accessible, and rooted in everyday life, this podcast helps you carry faith beyond the pew and into the week ahead.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:01:38 GMTMon, 13 Apr 2026 22:34:37 GMT60Rick Gratton<p>After Sunday : Amen to That </p><p>This is a weekly conversation that begins where Sunday ends.</p><p>Each episode reflects on last week's Gospel reading, the sermon and the questions that stay with us after the final hymn. Honest accessible, and rooted in everyday life, this podcast helps you carry faith beyond the pew and into the week ahead.</p>episodicRick Grattonrickgratton@outlook.comno<![CDATA[Episode 7 Passing the Baton]]>The podcast episode begins with an introduction to 'After Sunday, After the Amen' and the purpose of reflecting on Sunday's readings. It then delves into Paul's charge to Timothy, the concept of passing the baton of faith, the importance of scripture, passing the baton to the next generation, and concludes with a prayer and reflection.

Takeaways

  • Passing on the faith involves both teaching and living by example.
  • The scriptures are a valuable tool for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness.

]]>9a23c033-6630-48f4-8155-da2fd6606f30Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:51:59 GMT<p>The podcast episode begins with an introduction to 'After Sunday, After the Amen' and the purpose of reflecting on Sunday's readings. It then delves into Paul's charge to Timothy, the concept of passing the baton of faith, the importance of scripture, passing the baton to the next generation, and concludes with a prayer and reflection.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Passing on the faith involves both teaching and living by example.</li><li>The scriptures are a valuable tool for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness.</li></ul><p></p>no00:14:5917Episode 7 Passing the Batonfull<![CDATA[Episode 6 Down From Heaven ]]>The conversation explores the significance of Pentecost and the transformation it brings. It delves into the fear and locked doors that hinder us, the transformative power of Christ's presence, and the reception of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost is about moving from fear to faith, from hiding to witness, and from simply believing in the resurrection to living as resurrection people in the world today.

Takeaways

  • Pentecost is about transformation
  • The Holy Spirit empowers ordinary people

Chapters

  • 00:00 Receiving the Holy Spirit
]]>a1e855f1-dc7e-44f3-aacd-8870953aa855Sat, 23 May 2026 20:15:03 GMT<p>The conversation explores the significance of Pentecost and the transformation it brings. It delves into the fear and locked doors that hinder us, the transformative power of Christ's presence, and the reception of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost is about moving from fear to faith, from hiding to witness, and from simply believing in the resurrection to living as resurrection people in the world today.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Pentecost is about transformation</li><li>The Holy Spirit empowers ordinary people</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Receiving the Holy Spirit</li></ul>no00:21:4216Episode 6 Down From Heaven full<![CDATA[Episode 5 Looking to Heaven ]]>The podcast episode explores the theme of Ascension Day and its significance in the Christian calendar. It delves into the idea of presence, absence, and the transformative nature of faith. It emphasizes the transition from physical presence to spiritual presence and the call to action for believers to embody the presence of Christ in the world.

Takeaways

  • Presence matters
  • Hidden is not the same as absent
]]>707f2cc9-c49d-4eb3-8fe4-eaccd8bcd579Sat, 16 May 2026 21:43:44 GMT<p>The podcast episode explores the theme of Ascension Day and its significance in the Christian calendar. It delves into the idea of presence, absence, and the transformative nature of faith. It emphasizes the transition from physical presence to spiritual presence and the call to action for believers to embody the presence of Christ in the world.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Presence matters</li><li>Hidden is not the same as absent</li></ul>no00:16:3515Episode 5 Looking to Heaven full<![CDATA[Episode 4 Familiar Words]]>The conversation explores the themes of finding peace and comfort in the words of scripture, the reassurance of God's presence, and the promise of belonging and comfort in times of uncertainty. It emphasizes the daily invitation of comfort and the journey of faith, highlighting the heart of God and the presence of Christ in suffering.

Takeaways

  • Words of comfort
  • Presence of God

Chapters

  • 00:00 Finding Peace in the Words
  • 05:20 The Journey of Faith
]]>7c5cb236-a2d8-41f4-ba0f-add842efc328Sat, 02 May 2026 21:31:37 GMT<p>The conversation explores the themes of finding peace and comfort in the words of scripture, the reassurance of God's presence, and the promise of belonging and comfort in times of uncertainty. It emphasizes the daily invitation of comfort and the journey of faith, highlighting the heart of God and the presence of Christ in suffering.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Words of comfort</li><li>Presence of God</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Finding Peace in the Words</li><li>05:20 The Journey of Faith</li></ul>no00:21:0314Episode 4 Familiar Wordsfull<![CDATA[Episode 3 Life's Journey]]>The podcast episode explores the theme of encountering God on life's journey, emphasizing unexpected changes and dramatic moments of transformation. It delves into the story of Saul's conversion and the impact of encountering God on the road to Damascus, highlighting the theme of reorientation and grace in life's journey.

Takeaways

  • Life's Unexpected Changes
  • Encountering God on the Road

Chapters

  • 00:00 Transformation and Grace in the Journey
]]>0da58f56-e56e-4c1f-bc1f-434ebe207ccaSat, 25 Apr 2026 22:27:08 GMT<p>The podcast episode explores the theme of encountering God on life's journey, emphasizing unexpected changes and dramatic moments of transformation. It delves into the story of Saul's conversion and the impact of encountering God on the road to Damascus, highlighting the theme of reorientation and grace in life's journey.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Life's Unexpected Changes</li><li>Encountering God on the Road</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Transformation and Grace in the Journey</li></ul>no00:21:3513Episode 3 Life's Journeyfull<![CDATA[ Episode 2 Search for Meaning ]]>Hello, and welcome to After Sunday: After the Amen.

This is the space where we take a moment… just after the final hymn has faded, after the chairs are stacked, after the “Amen” has been said…
and we ask—what now?

This week, we’re thinking about something many of us carry quietly:
the search for meaning.

Because if we’re honest, not everyone who listens to this podcast feels close to faith right now.
Some of you may feel like you’ve drifted a little.
Or wandered.
Or just found life got busy… and faith slipped further down the list.

And yet—something still stirs.

A question.
A curiosity.
A sense that there must be more than just getting through the week.

You’re not alone in that.

In fact, the Christian story is full of people who wandered, questioned, doubted…
and still found themselves drawn back.

So wherever you are today—close to faith, far from it, or somewhere in between—
this episode is for you.

Because sometimes, meaning isn’t something we achieve…
it’s something we rediscover.

So stay with me, as together we explore what it might look like
to take a step back… after the Amen.

]]>baa9ea94-67da-4964-8f50-4e2f54f22ff7Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:54:23 GMT<p>Hello, and welcome to <i>After Sunday: After the Amen.</i></p><p>This is the space where we take a moment… just after the final hymn has faded, after the chairs are stacked, after the “Amen” has been said…<br />and we ask—what now?</p><p>This week, we’re thinking about something many of us carry quietly:<br />the search for meaning.</p><p>Because if we’re honest, not everyone who listens to this podcast feels close to faith right now.<br />Some of you may feel like you’ve drifted a little.<br />Or wandered.<br />Or just found life got busy… and faith slipped further down the list.</p><p>And yet—something still stirs.</p><p>A question.<br />A curiosity.<br />A sense that there must be more than just getting through the week.</p><p>You’re not alone in that.</p><p>In fact, the Christian story is full of people who wandered, questioned, doubted…<br />and still found themselves drawn back.</p><p>So wherever you are today—close to faith, far from it, or somewhere in between—<br />this episode is for you.</p><p>Because sometimes, meaning isn’t something we achieve…<br />it’s something we rediscover.</p><p>So stay with me, as together we explore what it might look like<br />to take a step back… after the Amen.</p>no00:15:24 Episode 2 Search for Meaning full<![CDATA[Episode 1 Scars of Life ]]>The conversation explores the significance of scars as memories and the story they tell. It delves into the concept of Jesus and his scars, emphasizing the proof of love and the encounter with the Savior. It also discusses the transformation of scars through resurrection and their role in creating connection and authenticity.

Takeaways

  • Scars are not just marks, they are memories and stories.
  • Resurrection doesn't erase scars, it transforms them, creating connection and authenticity.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Scars as Memories
  • 05:09 Scars as Connection
]]>2678581d-456e-44fe-a14c-9e6ae92dca39Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:47:11 GMT<p>The conversation explores the significance of scars as memories and the story they tell. It delves into the concept of Jesus and his scars, emphasizing the proof of love and the encounter with the Savior. It also discusses the transformation of scars through resurrection and their role in creating connection and authenticity.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Scars are not just marks, they are memories and stories.</li><li>Resurrection doesn't erase scars, it transforms them, creating connection and authenticity.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Scars as Memories</li><li>05:09 Scars as Connection</li></ul>no00:06:3211Episode 1 Scars of Life full