Beyond the Letter

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Navigating your Career, working in Ministry, & Loyalty in the Workplace || S1E52 Oct 09, 2023

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BTL FAM! We have hit EPISODE 52. You know what that means? We have officially made it to...
1 YEAR! LET'S GOOOO!!! Thank you all for coming on this journey with us. Stay tuned for a GRAND celebration next week :)
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This week, we have the ONE, THE ONLY, Pastor Kenny Purdue, a man of GRAND wisdom! He is an incredible Pastor, leader & has been a counselor at Abundant Living Family Church for 25 years! Today we talk about navigating decision making in your career. Whether you're on the fence about changing careers, want to learn how to handle tough conversations in the workspace or talk about pay; we cover that and more!
We hope you find encouragement and takeaways that you can apply in your career today!
Be sure to tap in & feel free to leave a review or comment on our social pages. Thanks for tuning in!
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Counseling is available at Abundant Living Family Church located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA https://alfc.church.ai/form/Counseling
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Have a question? Submit it TODAY, by clicking the link below!
We have a LIVE Q&A night in two locations:
***SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION HERE: https://alfc.church.ai/form/BeyondtheLetterQA

Rancho Campus (10900 Civic Center Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730), every 1st Wednesday of the month at 7:00PM
Pomona Campus (490 E. La Verne Ave. Pomona, CA 91767), every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00PM

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Get to know some of the team:
@amesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/
@verlonbakerofficial https://www.instagram.com/verlonbakerofficial/
@chelsiebaham https://www.instagram.com/chelsiebaham/
@nancysnavas https://www.instagram.com/nancysnavas/
@alizee.kayy https://www.instagram.com/alizee.kayy/

Battles & Boundaries in Marriage || BEYOND I DO || S1 E3 Oct 05, 2023

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BEYOND I DO, EPISODE THREE!
If you're new here: Welcome to BEYOND I DO podcast!
We're happy you're here! We are a branch of BEYOND THE LETTER PODCAST. Our heart on Beyond I Do is to provide tools and resources to help you thrive in your marriage and relationships. Throughout these bite size episodes we'll answer Q&A's, have guests, and you'll hear Adam and Ashlee share their experience and expertise on what it takes to have Godly, healthy, and thriving connections. Thank you for joining us on this journey and we look forward to the growth that's to come in your relationships!
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EPISODE 3:
How do you choose your battles in marriage? What kind of boundaries do you set in marriage? When should you go to counseling as a married couple? You'll hear Adam and Ashlee share their own experience with these topics.
Grab your notebook, coffee and get ready to be filled with loads of wisdom!!
If you've applied anything that has been talked about, we'd love to know! Don't forget to leave a comment! We appreciate reading your own experience and thoughts.
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Have a question? Ask us by clicking the link below!
https://alfc.church.ai/form/BeyondIdo
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Connect with Adam Mesa
https://www.instagram.com/amesa/
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Connect with Ashlee Mesa
https://www.instagram.com/ashleemesa/
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Don't forget to stay connected with us:
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A skewed perspective on the Christian Church || S1 E51 Oct 02, 2023

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What's good BTL Fam! Happy New Month! Can you believe we are already in October!? This episode, we have a packed out table with folks that are no strangers to us: Aaron Levy, Sanaz Mesa, Chelsie Baham and your host, Adam Mesa. They jump into a conversation that stems from a video about a Disney child start that criticizes the Christian church. Believe me, there's a lot that comes from this!
Don’t forget to leave a comment! We love to hear your thoughts and personal experiences!
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Connect with Aaron Levy
https://www.instagram.com/_aaronlevy/
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Connect with Sanaz Mesa
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sanazmesa/
Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@sanazmesa?lan...
Abundant Women https://www.instagram.com/alfcwomen/
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Don't forget to stay connected with us:
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Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/discover/beyond-the-letter
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Get to know some of the team:
@amesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/
@chelsiebaham https://www.instagram.com/chelsiebaham/
@nancysnavas https://www.instagram.com/nancysnavas/
@verlonbakerofficial https://www.instagram.com/verlonbakerofficial/

Navigating Cultural Differences in Relationships || BEYOND I DO || S1 E2 Sep 28, 2023

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BEYOND I DO, NUMBER TWO!
If you're new here: Welcome to BEYOND I DO podcast!
We're happy you're here! We are a branch of BEYOND THE LETTER PODCAST. Our heart on Beyond I Do is to provide tools and resources to help you thrive in your marriage and relationships. Throughout these bite size episodes we'll answer Q&A's, have guests, and you'll hear Adam and Ashlee share their experience and expertise on what it takes to have Godly, healthy, and thriving connections. Thank you for joining us on this journey and we look forward to the growth that's to come in your relationships!
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EPISODE 2: We have the fantastic four on this week's episode: Our hosts, Adam and his wonderful wife, Ashlee Mesa, along with our special guests, Nathan and his beautiful wife, Sanaz Mesa! If you have not heard this four together, strap your seatbelt on tight because you're in for a FUN ride! They get into having a conversation cultural difference in relationships. Have you ever dated someone outside of your culture? Are you engaged or married to someone outside of your culture? You'll want to plug into this one! Whether you're here as a married, divorced, single parent, engaged, dating, or single single person, know that there's something for everyone!
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Don't forget to leave a comment! We appreciate reading your own experience and thoughts.
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Have a question? Ask us by clicking the link below!
https://alfc.church.ai/form/BeyondIdo
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Connect with Adam Mesa
https://www.instagram.com/amesa/
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Connect with Ashlee Mesa
https://www.instagram.com/ashleemesa/
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Don't forget to stay connected with us:
Instagram @beyond.ido
Tik Tok @beyond.ido

Is Joe Rogan the next Billy Graham & Caleb's Farewell || S1 E50 Sep 25, 2023

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Hey BTL Fam, with a heavy heart, will you join us in saying a farewell to Caleb?! It is goodbye for now, but not for long. As you tune in, you'll hear his heart regarding his departure with the podcast. Be sure to leave a comment below and let us know how Caleb impacted you or a memory you have from the past episodes with him.
As always, this episode holds a RIVETING conversation! Don’t forget to leave a comment! We love to hear your thoughts and personal experiences!
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Caleb, you will be missed and cannot be replaced, but know this is a place you are always welcome! We are excited for your future and look forward to having you back as a an honored guest. Love, your BTL Fam!
Don't forget to stay connected with us:
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Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/discover/beyond-the-letter
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Get to know some of the team:
@amesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/
@verlonbakerofficial https://www.instagram.com/verlonbakerofficial/
@chelsiebaham https://www.instagram.com/chelsiebaham/
@nancysnavas https://www.instagram.com/nancysnavas/

How does a wife get her husband to lead, manhood and responsibility || BEYOND I DO || S1E1 Sep 21, 2023

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Welcome to BEYOND I DO's DEBUT!! Our heart is to provide tools and resources to help you thrive in your marriage and relationships. Throughout these bite size episodes we'll answer Q&A's, have guests, and you'll hear Adam and Ashlee share their experience and expertise on what it takes to have Godly, healthy, and thriving connections. Thank you for joining us on this journey and we look forward to the growth that's to come in your relationships!
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EPISODE 1:
As a wife, have you ever asked yourself: how do I get my husband to lead? Have you ever wondered what manhood is and what a man is responsible for? We cover this and more in this week's episode. Adam and Ashlee also share their thoughts on Ashlee's viral video, which had millions of people talking.
Whether you're here as a married, divorced, single parent, engaged, dating, or single single person, know that there's something for everyone!
Ashlee's viral video: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwjPBVAp367/
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Don't forget to leave a comment! We appreciate reading your own experience and thoughts.
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Have a question? Ask us by clicking the link below!
https://alfc.church.ai/form/BeyondIdo
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Connect with Adam Mesa
https://www.instagram.com/amesa/
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Connect with Ashlee Mesa
https://www.instagram.com/ashleemesa/
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Don't forget to stay connected with us:
Instagram @beyond.ido
Tik Tok @beyond.ido

Book Of Clarence Trailer Review, Being Vulnerable. What is Masculine and Feminine || S1E49 Sep 18, 2023

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What's good BTL Fam! On this weeks episode we cover a mix of topics, intertwining childhood memories with current controversies, celebrity encounters with personal experiences, and the challenges of being a pastor with the need for setting boundaries.
The conversation highlighted the need for discerning between knowledge and belief, especially in an era where power is often sought without seeking its true source. We also addressed personal encounters with celebrities and their influence on our lives. Whether it's being starstruck by Kanye West or Taylor Swift, or having a chance encounter with renowned actors like Morris Chestnut or Michael B. Jordan, these experiences shape our perspectives and offer intriguing narratives.
Whether you're here for the laughter, the learning, or simply for a refreshing perspective, this episode has something for everyone, making it a conversation worth tuning into.
Don’t forget to leave a comment! We love to hear your thoughts and personal experiences!
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Connect with Aaron Levy
https://www.instagram.com/_aaronlevy/
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Don't forget to stay connected with us:
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OvpFp9OB9_DgVdVVbXhFg
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beyond.theletter/
Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/discover/beyond-the-letter
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Get to know some of the team:
@amesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/
@chelsiebaham https://www.instagram.com/chelsiebaham/
@nancysnavas https://www.instagram.com/nancysnavas/
@verlonbakerofficial https://www.instagram.com/verlonbakerofficial/

How Pastor Diego Beat Stage 4 cancer || S1E48 Sep 11, 2023

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What is up BTL Fam! This week we have the people's padre PADRE back! That's right, Pastor Diego Mesa is with us and he shares his remarkable story on how he beat stage 4 cancer. He opens up about his journey and provides us with practical tools that we can apply in our lives today for a healthier, fuller life.
So, grab your tea or coffee, get ready to laugh and take away some incredible life changing pointers.
Don’t forget to comment! We love to hear your thoughts and personal experiences!
DISCLAIMER: We are not medical experts. The products and content contained here, including text, images, audio, or other formats, were created for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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Connect with Pastor Diego Mesa:
Instagram: @pastor_diego https://www.instagram.com/pastor_diego/
Book: 44 Habits to Hack Life http://diegomesa.org/shop/44-habits-to-hack-life
Book: How to Dream When You're Told You're Going to Die http://diegomesa.org/shop/dare-to-dream-when-you-are-told-youre-going-to-die
Youtube: https://youtube.com/@DiegoMesaMinistries?si=NWKnIw4imbAAnJys
Youtube Healthy Habits: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNHFDsHYbVSah0faGUl7QGu-0W97615mb&si=Jec7jRGgQj6Rt6Qn
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Get to know some of the team:
@amesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/
@nancysnavas https://www.instagram.com/nancysnavas/

Sex Talk, Male and Female Nature || S1E47 Sep 04, 2023

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Happy NEW MONTH BTL Fam! We have a full table AGAIN today, back with Chelsie and Nancy. And yes, we jump right into relationship talk, except this time, we dive a little deeper into a conversation about sex; sex before marriage and sex in marriage.
So, grab your tea or coffee, get ready to laugh and take away some good pointers :)
Don’t forget to comment! We love to hear your thoughts and personal experiences!
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Don't forget to stay connected with us:
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OvpFp9OB9_DgVdVVbXhFg
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beyond.theletter/
Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/discover/beyond-the-letter
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Get to know some of the team:
@amesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/
@chelsiebaham https://www.instagram.com/chelsiebaham/
@nancysnavas https://www.instagram.com/nancysnavas/

Marriage, Culture & the future of Relationships || S1E46 Aug 28, 2023

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We have a FUN FULL HOUSE! For the first time ever: Nathan Mesa, his wife, Sanaz Mesa, Ashlee and Adam Mesa are all at the table TOGETHER!! We jump into conversation about marriage and the future of relationships. We cover topics and questions like: is obedience in marriage required? What do the vows mean? and more! There are lots of great perspectives that you won't want to miss!
We also have a very special announcement, which some of you may have caught by now, but we are making it official :)
As always, don't forget to leave a comment! We appreciate reading your own experience and thoughts.
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Connect with Nathan Mesa
https://www.instagram.com/nathanjmesa/
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Connect with Sanaz Mesa
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sanazmesa/
Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@sanazmesa?lan...
Abundant Women https://www.instagram.com/alfcwomen/
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Connect with Ashlee Mesa
https://www.instagram.com/ashleemesa/
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Coming Soon!!
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Don't forget to stay connected with us:
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OvpFp9OB9_DgVdVVbXhFg
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beyond.theletter/
Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/discover/beyond-the-letter
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Get to know some of the team:
@amesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/
@verlonbakerofficial https://www.instagram.com/verlonbakerofficial/
@nancysnavas https://www.instagram.com/nancysnavas/

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