The Day 31 Podcast: Recent Episodes
Dr. Joshua L. Mitchell & 31st Street Baptist Church
Welcome to the Day 31 Podcast, Powered by 31st Street Baptist Church in Richmond, VA. Our podcast is designed to breaking down what is presented in the pulpit so that we can live it out in our day to day lives. Join Pastor Mitchell and a variety of co-hosts and special guests each month as we take a practical look into the latest preaching and teaching series at 31st Street. Welcome to #Day31Nation!
In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and the Deac take us back to some of their favorite childhood biblical stories in hopes of uncovering themes that will be useful to the generations of today.... and those in the future.
In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and The Deac breakdown the final three messages of the "This Is How We Do It" series that were preached during the month of April 2026. Tap In!
In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and the Deac walk through the first half of the new series "This Is How We Do It" focused on important spiritual disciplines.
In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and the Deac breakdown the principle's from 31st Street's "Cost of Discipleship" series and provide their reflections on this Lenten season.
Dr. Mitchell and The Deac wrap up the year 2025 with a look back at the final sermon series of 2025, "Growing Through Scandal."
Season 5 begins with Dr. Mitchell and The Deac breaking down the first series of the new year- "Like Jesus"
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In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and the Deac breakdown November's "Growing Through Gratitude" series at 31st Street Baptist Church.
In this lost episode, Dr. Mitchell and the Deac break down September's sermon series about the call story of Abram in the book of Genesis.
In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and the Deac breakdown the some of the leadership lessons of his first five years of his pastorate at 31st Street utilizing more "songs from the summer!"
In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and the Deac break down some of the spiritual implications of some of the summer's hottest songs and movies. Get your boots on the ground and dive into the latest episode!
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In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and The Deac discuss lessons from 1 Samuel 17 to the church about the power of the next generation (and good father figures) to address the present day threats and challenges.
In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and the Deac recap our April series that provides us with practical tools to move us from disappointment and guilt to grace in Christ. Tap in!
In this episode, The Deac returns to talk with Dr. Mitchell about the importance of evangelism, witnessing and sharing our personal testimonies to grow our congregations and communities.
In this episode, Dr. Mitchell is joined by special guest Dr. Lori to discuss the key principles of February's "Inside Out" series at 31st Street Baptist Church.
Dr. Mitchell and the Deac discuss the church year theme and keys to exponential growth in this episode of the podcast!
In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and "The Deac" walk through the 2024 Advent Series entitled "Christ + Culture" at 31st Street.
In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and The Deac discuss the controversial "What Is This?" post-election message and their reflections on the church's 109th anniversary.
In this special Election Day edition of the Day 31 Podcast, Dr. Mitchell and the Deac look at the intersection of politics and the pulpit and break down the October "Mask Off" series at 31st Street.
In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and The Deac explore the church's obligation to go outside of the walls of the church and to engage in the work of evangelism and outreach.
In This Episode, Dr. Mitchell and the Deac discuss some of the key leadership principles found in August's sermon series surround the transition from King David to King Solomon.
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Mitchell and the Deac explore a few Christian sayings that are often taken out of scriptural context... if they are in the scriptures at all!
In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and the Deac discuss some of the controversial topics that shaped June's "Taboo" series at 31st Street- domestic violence, denouncements, absentee dads, depression and denominational decisions surround LGBTQIA+ engagement.
Dr. Mitchell and the Deac discuss the power of innovation and "thinking outside of the box" while reviewing May's "Unboxed" series.
In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and the Deac break down the themes from April's sermon series inspired by Jay-Z's 4:44 album.
In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and the Deac talk through the lessons that Judas and Jesus teach us about betrayal, repentance, and reconciliation.
In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and the Deac break down the final installments of January and February's "For The Culture" series and focus on the power of intergenerational conversations and authenticity.
In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and the Deac discuss the church year theme "For The Culture" and the first four installments of the "For The Culture" sermon series.
Dr. Mitchell and the Deac walk through the final series of the year concerning the power of prayer and the spiritual discipline of fasting.
In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and the Deac re-examine the foundational discipline of generosity and reflect on the church's 108th anniversary.
In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and the Deac take on the discipline of Outreach- particularly exploring Jesus' ideas around what it means to be a "good neighbor" in our care of others.
In this episode Dr. Mitchell and The Deac breakdown the three-step process for evangelism as presented in the September sermonic series, "Run Tell That!"
In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and the Deac engage in a retrospective on his three years as pastor and Dr. Mitchell introduces the Day 31 Family to our summer intern, Ms, Kayle Cox!
In this special youth produced edition of the Day 31 Podcast, Dr. Mitchell sits down with a few of the young men who are participating in the church's Man Talk RVA Summer Academy to explore their thoughts on school, sports, and scouting.
In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and The Deac break down some of the themes from May's "Something On The Inside" series at 31st Street including temptation, depression, anxiety, waiting on God, and imposter syndrome.
WARNING- this episode contains some conversation about depression and suicidal ideation. If you are struggling with suicidal ideations or a mental health crisis, help is a available!
Universal Crisis Line- Dial 988
Therapyforblackgirls.com
Therapyforblackmen.org
VirginiaNavigator.org (Distressed But Not Suicidal)
In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and the Deac take a look at seven important spiritual disciplines that were discussed in the latest "Grow Up" series at 31st Street.
In the final podcast episode of Season One, Dr. Mitchell and the Deac discussed the highlights of the story of Joseph as taught in our "Examine The Family" series.
In the first episode of the new year and new season, Dr. Mitchell and The Deac discuss the year's opening series "Laying The Foundation" and some of the foundational truths about Jesus that should ground each believer.
In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and the Deac explore some of the themes from the first part of our "Examine The Family" series.
In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and the Deac walk through the primary principles of our June series "Examine Your Gifts!"
In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and The Deac breakdown the life lessons of May's sermonic series, including some discussion about Mental Health Awareness Month. Trigger Warning Some of this month's podcast discusses mental health and suicide. If you need someone to talk to about thoughts of suicide, help is available 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255!
In this Episode, Dr. Mitchell and The Deac revisit the "Examine The Christ" series and focus on some of the central themes from the passion week.
In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and The Deac discuss some of the tough truths within March's "Examine Your Heart" series. They are also joined by a special guest and discuss the importance of studying the women of the bible with fresh eyes and ideas.
Dr. Mitchell and Beverly Wynn chop it up about the latest Black History month series and cover a variety of topics including bomb threats, segregation in Richmond, and the war in Ukraine.
In Episode Two, Dr. Mitchell and Deacon Wynn engage in a lively discussion surrounding some of the important themes of January's "Examine Yourselves" sermon series.
In this episode, Dr. Mitchell and Beverly Wynn introduce the concept of the new podcast and breakdown the major themes of Dr. Mitchell's final sermon series of 2021- "Close Friends."