Grief, Trust, and a Lot Going On | Behind the Scenes Ep. 2

Everybody Plays the Fool Sometimes | Behind the Scenes Ep. 8

This one starts with a kayak that barely gets used and a Jeep purchase Ben still regrets. From there, Ben and Lynley talk about the ways ego shows up — wanting control, wanting credit, and realizing how hard it can be to stay humble even after years of walking with God. They also get into addiction, small habits that can start to control us, what they’re trying to teach their kids, and a couple of simple reminders about listening, giving, and remembering who you are. #BehindTheScenesPodcast #BenAndLynley #RealConversation #FaithAndFamily #EgoAndHumility #Parenting #ChristianLife #Bellevue #PodcastEpisode #RememberWhoYouAre

Socks and Sacred Pathways | Behind the Scenes Ep. 7

This week, Ben and Lynley talk about Sacred Pathways — basically, the different ways people feel close to God. For Lynley, that usually means being outside. For Ben, it usually means a book and a cup of coffee. They also talk about parenting adult kids, why Ben doesn’t usually get into politics from the pulpit, and a few random things they’d miss about each other… including deer calls and socks in pockets. #BehindTheScenes #BellevueBaptist #BenAndLynley #SacredPathways #CampOutrageous #ParentingAdultKids New to Bellevue? You can learn more about the church here: https://www.bellevue.org

Banjo Dan and Petty Games | Behind the Scenes Ep. 6

Ben and Lynley talk through what stood out from the sermon on Nehemiah 4, including jealousy, comparison, and the temptation to return evil for evil. Ben shares the story of “Banjo Dan,” Lynley admits how hard it is not to play petty games, and they also get into a thoughtful question about spiritual warfare, prayer, and what it means to resist Satan. #behindthescenes #BellevueBaptist #BenAndLynley #Nehemiah #SpiritualWarfare #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndLife #Prayer#BehindTheScenes #BenAndLynley #Nehemiah #Comparison #Jealousy #SpiritualWarfare #Prayer #Podcast

Moms, Critics, and Peanut Butter Toast | Behind the Scenes Ep. 5

Ben and Lynley start this one with rapid-fire Mother’s Day questions that somehow lead to Reese’s eggs, movie theater jackets, and the worst sound a dog owner can hear. Then the conversation shifts into something more honest — the emotional weight of preaching, criticism, leadership, and how they process hard things people say online.They also talk about sermon feedback at home, the challenge of “making the Bible interesting,” family relationships, and why Mother’s Day can feel joyful and heavy at the same time.A little funny, a little serious, and very much just a real conversation.#BehindTheScenesPodcast #MothersDay #ChurchLife #Leadership #Family #Podcast #BenAndLynley

Perfectionism, Crown Molding, and Cheerios | Behind the Scenes Ep. 4

Ben and Lynley try to cover five things in 15 minutes, starting with the sermon illustration about being one degree off and how small drifts can show up in everyday life. They talk about contentment, perfectionism, why honesty matters in relationships and ministry, and then get into a little show-and-tell with a few things that mean a lot to them. They also share some quirks they’ve quietly accepted about each other, including airport luggage habits, two-finger pointing, and Lynley’s Cheerios situation. #BehindTheScenes#BellevueBaptistChurch#BenAndLynley#Podcast#FaithAndLife#Bellevue