🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:In this Star Wars-laced deep dive into Matthew 8, we explore the surprising faith of a Roman centurion who shocked Jesus Himself and everyone else around Him. What does it mean when the empire bows to the Kingdom? In this episode we talk about: Why Jesus was amazed by a Gentile's faith and what it says about insiders vs. outsiders How sacred authority differs from oppressive control What a modern-day centurion might look like Why submitting to Jesus doesn’t erase our identity What it costs to follow Jesus instead of empire in 2025 Whether our churches look more like the Kingdom… or a sanitized version of it And how fear might be quietly uninviting people from our tables⏰ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - What's New with the Gang08:01 - John Guerra Concert11:49 - Podcast & Social Media Housekeeping13:13 - Matthew 8 & Big Idea15:55 - Roman Centurion Context & Authority20:48 - Authority, Identity, and Submitting to Jesus24:14 - Faith of the Centurion vs. Disciples29:30 - Living by Jesus’ Authority & Faith in Practice31:12 - Star Wars Metaphors & Real-Life Parallels36:26 - Cost of Following Jesus & Centurion’s Consequences 38:25 - Radical Inclusion & The Church as the Cantina 42:09 - Boundaries, Fear, and Inviting Others 44:59 - Repentance, Humility, and the Table47:46 - Centurion’s Transformation & Roman Obligations49:01 - Where Do We Go Next?50:07 - Podcast Wrap-Up & Farewell📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED:Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman: "00:10:57"Check out Jon Guerra! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_WcSIC3l9BlUoBJyyoJtpA🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW:Church services happen on weekends. And that's all well and good until we get to Mondays and find ourselves asking, "Now what?"Welcome to Between Sundays! Join hosts Tyler, Maron, and Barry every Wednesday as they hang out and catch up on the conversations, sermons, and culture of Grace Church.🔔 SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every WednesdayConnect with us:Facebook, Instagram, YoutubeKeywords/HashtagsTyler, Maron, Barry, Between Sundays, podcast, sermon, Star Wars, Roman Empire, kids' camp, faith, authority, inclusivity, Black Liberation Theology, Howard Thurman, NBA Finals, church community, early church, Jewish believers, Gentiles, transformation, identity, vulnerability, invitation, repentance, humility, Jesus, Matthew's Gospel, centurion, authority figures, pop culture references, Grace Church, social media, podcast discussions, diversity, unity, Christian faith, boundaries, fear, personal reflection, community engagement, grace, mercy, humility, transformative power, historical context, contemporary life.