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Outside the Sanctuary is Immanuel Baptist Church's weekly invitation to step beyond Sunday morning and into conversations that feel real, warm, and wonderfully unscripted.
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Is Addiction a Disease? (opens the original)
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This episode of Outside the Sanctuary takes listeners straight into one of the most defining questions in the conversation around recovery today: is addiction truly a disease, or have we been framing it in a way that limits understanding and healing? Dr. Marc McCleary and Bill Merkh open the door to a conversation that’s thoughtful, challenging, and deeply relevant for anyone touched by addiction personally, professionally, or through someone they love. The episode invites listeners to rethink l
The Testimony of a 9/11 Widow (opens the original)
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Steve Entwistle and Bill Merkh sit down with widow Jennifer Sands , whose life was forever changed when her husband, Jim, was killed in the September 11 attacks on the Twin Towers—an act of terrorism carried out by Al‑Qaeda, a violent extremist organization responsible for immense loss of life and suffering. In this episode of Outside the Sanctuary , Jennifer shares her journey with a clarity and gentleness that immediately draws listeners in. She talks about the shock of that morning, the surre
Elevators & Faith: A Conversation with John McCleary (opens the original)
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Outside the Sanctuary kicks up the curiosity factor in this episode as Katrina McDonald and Bill Merkh sit down with John McCleary—college student, sports fanatic, and full‑blown elevator enthusiast. John's passion for the mechanics, history, and quirks of elevators shines through as he shares stories from his growing YouTube channel , where he documents everything from rare lift models to unexpected rides he's captured on camera. His mix of technical fascination and genuine joy makes the conver
Are You Speaking Christianese? (You Know Christian Slang) (opens the original)
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Outside the Sanctuary dives into the wonderfully weird world of Christianese —those phrases believers toss around that can leave non‑church folks blinking like they just walked into a surprise prayer circle. Katrina McDonald, Lisa Merkh, and Bill Merkh crack open the Christian slang dictionary with plenty of laughs, asking why we say things like “traveling mercies” or “hedge of protection” when no one has ever actually seen a hedge do anything protective. The trio leans into the humor of everyda
The Sound of Service: Ethan Merkh on Church Drumming & Podcast Production (opens the original)
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Bill Merkh and Steve Entwistle sit down with Ethan Merkh, Bill's son, for a focused conversation about his role as the church drummer and how his style has developed over time. Ethan reflects on the influences that shaped his approach to rhythm and the way he supports the worship environment through consistency, awareness, and musical sensitivity. Bill and Steve guide the discussion toward the ways Ethan's musicianship has grown within the church setting and how he balances personal expression w
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