Life Beside Christ
The Life Beside Christ podcast was started to help spread the Word of God and the love of Jesus to people who are young in their faith or curious about christianity and need a place to start. Follow along the discussions and learning with your hosts of two brothers and close friend; Brady Hays, Carter Hays, and Levi Parkevich.
Episodes
What happens when God interrupts your comfortable college life with an unexpected divine encounter? For Bailey Johnson, a single phone call changed everything when a stranger prayed over her, revealing intimate details of her life that no one could have known.
Bailey's journey from softball player to spiritual seeker unfolds as she candidly shares the messy reality of finding faith in college—those exhil...
When anger consumes us and we find ourselves screaming into the night over things we can't control, where do we turn? In this deeply personal conversation, we explore what it truly means to surrender our burdens to Jesus as promised in Matthew 11:28-30.
Levi shares his struggle with overwhelming frustration and the cycle of self-recrimination that follows—how we often withdraw rather than reach out, conv...
The resurrection of Jesus Christ stands as the most pivotal moment in human history—a supernatural event that transformed death into life and despair into hope. In this deeply reflective episode, we explore the full spiritual significance of Easter weekend, from the crucifixion through the empty tomb to the appearances of the risen Christ.
What exactly did Jesus mean when He declared "It is finished"...
Have you ever noticed yourself turning to God only when life hits extremes? After postponing this recording for nearly two months, I finally sat down to share a raw, unfiltered look at my personal faith struggles – specifically what I've come to call the "80% problem."
I realized that the vast majority of my prayer life happens only during the highest highs (when I'm grateful) and lowest l...
This episode embraces the journey of love, faith, and resiliency as Brady shares his family’s experience preparing for Mason’s heart transplant. Through discussions of hunting, personal growth, and biblical insights, the hosts reflect on the importance of stepping beyond fear while trusting in God’s plan.
• The steep road of preparation for Mason's transplant surgery
• Joy found in outdoor pursuits l...
Have you ever tried to stick to a schedule only to have it hilariously fall apart, especially around the holidays? Carter and Levi are no strangers to this chaos, and with Thanksgiving knocking on our doors, we decided to embrace the madness with a festive-themed episode. We’re talking about our holiday plans—from Levi heading off to Indiana for some family bonding, to Carter's own daunting CrossFit challenge inv...
Ever wondered how wrestling during Thanksgiving can shape your holiday season, or why deer hunting might involve more squirrel antics than you'd expect? Join us as we share our side-splitting struggles of launching this podcast amidst the chaos of early Christmas cheer, complete with tree decorating and movie marathons that keep grand babies—and us—entertained. We recount personal tales of navigating the holiday ...
Have you ever wondered if life's challenges are a divine test or simply part of our human journey? Embark with us on an introspective journey as we examine the spiritual notion of "thorns" as challenges influenced by sin and the devil. Inspired by a thought-provoking TikTok, we explore the idea that God might leave these struggles in our lives to foster reliance on Him, sparking a lively debate about hu...
Ever tried a CrossFit workout only to find yourself in a hilarious, yet humbling predicament? You'll hear all about Levi's attempt and the laughter that ensued as he grappled with the intense world of CrossFit. With Brady taking a break to focus on family, Levi and Carter navigate the landscape of podcasting and life, discussing the art of saying no and keeping faith at the center of our commitments. This ep...
When was the last time you truly surrendered your daily struggles to faith? Join us in an eye-opening conversation with Adam Fox, a beloved friend of the Hays family, as he steps in for Brady, who is enjoying a well-deserved anniversary break. Adam shares his deeply personal faith journey, taking us from his roots in a Christian home to his evolved understanding of integrating faith seamlessly into every facet of life...
Ever wondered how life's unexpected turns can lead to blessings in disguise? Carter shares his roller-coaster journey with the testing process of a new and hopeful career, and offering a candid look at the ups and downs since leaving his previous job. As we banter about recent escapades, including Carter's Father's Day golfing adventure and Levi's packed summer of football camps from Minnesota to D...
What happens when faith and fitness intertwine? This episode of our podcast brings you the journeys of Grant Argyilan and Jesse Worden from STG Fitness. From their beginnings at Illinois College to becoming prominent figures in the fitness community, Grant and Jesse share their inspiring story of creating Strength Through God. Learn about the challenges they've faced, their triumphs in coaching competitive powerl...
Can you love someone without accepting their sins? Join us as we explore the delicate balance of love, acceptance, and discipline within the Christian community. We'll discuss how the church can welcome everyone while maintaining biblical truths, emphasizing compassion without endorsing sinful actions. Our conversation draws from scripture and seeks to clarify the importance of loving others—including our enemies...
Ever found yourself applying ketchup to a steak and stopped to wonder about the culinary sins you might be committing? Join us as we chew over life's big questions with a generous side of humor and a helping of faith. This episode is a rollercoaster ride through the trials of camping mishaps and the tribulations of using Life Alert as a punchline after a fall. It's the sort of heartfelt banter you can expect...
Ever had one of those days where your gym mishap turns into an impromptu movie night with nothing but a Diet Coke and John Wick 3 for company? We've all been there, and in this episode, we're bringing those relatable stories to life, all while providing a hefty dose of spiritual insight. We're boosting up things from the production side with our shiny new recording setup, as we traverse the Beatitudes o...
In our most sporadic start to an episode yet, join us as we jump from astrology to Bigfoot to the start of Jesus' 'Sermon on the Mount'. Brady shares some of his recent frustrations and brings up his "Hot Take" segment on zodiac signs. We do eventually get into Matthew 5, starting with the beatitudes and talk our way through each one. We round this episode out discussing some "Christian c...
In this post Christmas, Christmas episode join us as we air out some of our opinions, issues, and some exciting trivia! We talk about some of our personal experiences where we felt close to God as well as different types of worship in different churches. Stick around to the end to enjoy a mix of Bible trivia and just some fun Christmas trivia.
Thanks for all the support through this first year of our podcas...
Join us as we spend some time catching up in this more laid back type of episode. We talk about sharing Jesus with others, some of the recent events and experiences we've had, hash out some differences of opinions on a couple of "hot takes", talk a little about joining The STG Fitness Podcast for an episode, and sharing some of our favorite Christian movies. We hope you enjoy listening and appreciate a...
David Hays joins us again, giving us the truth of Carter's predicament, as well as sharing his biblical knowledge and experiences as we answer some tough questions. The group begins going through Matthew chapter 4 discussing Jesus's time in the wilderness being temped and living of God's word. We also, each go through and share struggles we have/had as "new Christians" and focus a lot on the t...
We welcome our first ever guest, David Hays, as he joins us on this episode raising the Hays tally to three. David shares some of his life's stories about his youth and his path to Christ. He also weighs in on some of the previous discussions and group debates, as well as helping answer some weighty biblical questions.
We love hearing from our listeners whether it's criticism, advice, or just thoug...
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