Outside the Sanctuary
A Christian podcast, hosted by Pastor Vince McDonald and Bill Merkh. Each episode consists of one or two topics from Spiritual, Church or just everyday life topics. A relaxed conversation mixed with humor, stories and Biblical principles.
Once a week, they give an honest look at what God has done for them and a behind the scenes look at their lives. Some weeks they bring on guests, who are experts in thier fields or a different voice or perspective.
Pastor Vince has been the pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Maple Shade, NJ for over 30 years. Bill Merkh has been a member for over 25 years. The two have been close friends for years and it shows.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 53 minutes
- Episodes
- 33
- Years Active
- 2025
The Divine Dialogue: Unpacking the Power of Prayer
In the latest episode Bill Merkh, Katrina McDonald and Steve Entwistle discuss the power of prayer. What does prayer look like? What does the Bible say about prayer? Who can speak with God?
During…
00:55:21 |
Tue 16 Sep 2025
What is Christian Apologetics?
Do you know what apologetics means? What does your faith look like? In this episode Bill Merkh has the conversation with Pastor Vincent McDonald, Katrina McDonald and guest, Teddy Chandler on the t…
00:48:23 |
Tue 09 Sep 2025
The Balancing Act: Juggling Life's Demands
Bill Merkh sits down with Pastor Vince McDonald and Katrina McDonald for an insightful conversation about the challenges of maintaining a healthy work-life balance in today's fast-paced world. As our…
00:54:16 |
Tue 02 Sep 2025
Teaming Up for Christ
In this episode, Bill Merkh is joined by Pastor Vince McDonald and Katrina McDonald for a powerful conversation with local missionary Pascal Tuley from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Burling…
00:49:28 |
Tue 26 Aug 2025
Faith and Family: Conversation with the Pastor's Family
Bill Merkh is joined by Pastor Vince and Greta McDonald's kids. Vince McDonald Jr., Deanna Kranefeld, and Natalie Ostrander. They discuss growing up in a pastor's home and their journeys in life. …
00:58:06 |
Tue 19 Aug 2025
Ghosts: Are They Real?
Bill Merkh sits down with Pastor Vince McDonald and Lisa Merkh for a thought provoking conversation about the truth behind ghosts and the paranormal.
Are spirits and supernatural creatures real? Wh…
00:51:10 |
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Faithful Dissent: Exploring Biblical Grounds for Protesting
Bill Merkh sits down with Pastor Vince McDonald to discuss the topic of protesting.
In this conversation, they explore the nature of protest. From peaceful demonstrations and boycotts to more extreme…
00:56:26 |
Tue 05 Aug 2025
A Conversation on End of Life: Erasing the Stigma of Hospice Care
Bill Merkh sits down with Pastor Vince McDonald, Katrina McDonald, and Dr. Marc McCleary to explore the topic of end of life care.
When a person is given a prognosis of six months or less to live,…
00:59:07 |
Tue 29 Jul 2025
The Heart of Belonging: Being Seen and Valued in the Christian Community
Bill Merkh, Pastor Vince McDonald, Katrina McDonald sit down with a special guest, Christine Neitzel, to explore how everyday people can make a lasting impact in the Christian community.
Christine,…
00:58:15 |
Tue 22 Jul 2025
Defending Against Temptation
Bill Merkh sits down with Steve Entwistle and Dr. Marc McCleary for an honest conversation about temptation. The Bible shows us that temptation itself isn't sin—it's giving in that causes harm. Even …
00:53:55 |
Tue 15 Jul 2025
The Power of Positive Perspective
Bill Merkh and Katrina McDonald interview Katrina's sister-in-law, Natalie Ostrander, to discuss how maintaining a positive perspective can transform your day. Everyone faces difficult moments, and i…
00:47:11 |
Tue 08 Jul 2025
How to Identify False Prophets
False prophets are all around us, and their influence can be subtle but dangerous. In this eye-opening episode, Bill Merkh is joined by Steve Entwistle and Dr. Marc McCleary to uncover how to spot a …
00:57:37 |
Tue 01 Jul 2025
Does Everyone Deserve Forgiveness?
Pastor Greg Ginion and Bill Merkh explore the aspects of forgiveness. They look at God's forgiveness and how we are directed to forgive. We need to forgive others and ourselves as well.
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00:56:20 |
Tue 24 Jun 2025
Getting Saved Later In Life
Bill Merkh, along with co-hosts Steve Entwistle and Katrina McDonald, interviews Bill's wife, Lisa Merkh, about her journey to finding faith later in life. She shares how she transformed her former l…
00:57:52 |
Tue 17 Jun 2025
Bringing Entertainment Into The Church
Bill Merkh and Pastor Greg Ginion reflect on Bill's early days as a stand-up comedian and blogger. They also discuss the plays performed by church members and how incorporating entertainment into chu…
00:55:07 |
Tue 10 Jun 2025
The Importance of A Child Life Specialist
Bill Merkh and Katrina McDonald interview Jess Johnson about her role as a previous child life specialist. In this position, she supports children and their families through traumatic medical experie…
01:01:11 |
Tue 03 Jun 2025
Unmasking Idolatry : Understanding Its Roots and Impact
Idolatry is one of the most challenging sins to confront, largely because it often falls into a grey area. Anything that distracts us or takes precedence over our relationship with God can become an …
00:55:14 |
Tue 27 May 2025
The Difficult Decisions of a Doctor and Veteran
This week Bill Merkh, Katrina McDonald and Steve Entwistle sit down with Dr. Marc McCleary. They tackle different topics of being a Christian husband, father and doctor. They discuss his militar…
01:00:31 |
Tue 20 May 2025
Faithful Footsteps: Continuing the Journey of Service
This week's episode has Bill Merkh and two special co-hosts, Steve Entwistle and Katrina McDonald talking with guest, Sami Chandler. Sami grew up in the church watching both of her parents serve, s…
00:50:32 |
Tue 13 May 2025
Righteous Anger VS Sinful Anger
Everyone experiences anger, but is all anger the same?
What's the difference between righteous anger and sinful anger? In Scripture, even Jesus expressed anger—so does that mean He sinned? In this ep…
00:48:42 |
Tue 06 May 2025
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