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
From Faith to Food: Meet a Christian Restaurant Owner Guest: Brian Bowman
Pastor Vince and Bill Merkh invite a new guest. How challenging is it to run a business while staying true to your faith in Christ? For Brian Bowman, one of the owners of Freddy's Frozen Custard and …
00:49:01 |
Tue 29 Apr 2025
How to be a Christian Coach in a Secular World
Pastor Vince and Bill Merkh sit down with Mark Johnson, a track coach and teacher in a public school. Mark shows his kids how to be better track, but also shows them how to be better people.
He sh…
00:51:43 |
Tue 22 Apr 2025
The Church & Legalism
What is Legalism? How does it affect the church? Pastor Vince McDonald and Bill Merkh discuss Legalism. What is it exactly? How can it harm the church? Listen and find out.
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00:58:06 |
Tue 15 Apr 2025
Overcoming Fear as a Mother
This week, Pastor Vince McDonald and Bill Merkh sit down with Katrina McDonald, mother of three and daughter-in-law to Pastor Vince. They discuss the challenges of motherhood, including her daughter …
00:52:16 |
Tue 08 Apr 2025
Community Care as Police Chaplains
Pastor Vince and Bill welcome back Pastor Greg. PV and PG discuss their duties and involvement as two of the Maple Shade Police Department chaplains. They discuss how they became involved, differen…
00:51:00 |
Tue 01 Apr 2025
I Know It Hurts, with father and pastor, Shane Colwell
Pastor Vince McDonald and Bill Merkh sit down with author and pastor, Shane Colwell, from Grace Bible Church in Barrington, NJ, to discuss his book, I Know It Hurts: 6 Biblical Truths from a Pastor …
00:52:17 |
Tue 25 Mar 2025
Anxiety, Depression and Jesus
This week's episode talks frankly about the struggles of anxiety and depression. Pastor Vince and Bill discuss the real life battles of both. As Christians how are we suppose to deal with them?
00:53:49 |
Tue 18 Mar 2025
Missions: To Australia and Back, The Keeley Samson Story
Pastor Vince and Bill are joined by Keeley Samson. She discusses her life as a missionary to Australia and her time back home as the director of children's ministries at Immanuel. Join them as lear…
00:50:32 |
Tue 11 Mar 2025
Choosing Your Child's Education
Pastor Vince and Bill welcome Steve Entwistle to the podcast. They discuss home schooling, public school and private school. Is there a right choice in today's world? What is the parent's role? Wh…
00:48:35 |
Tue 04 Mar 2025
Pastor Vince, Pastor Greg and Some Other Guy
Pastor Vince and Bill welcome Pastor Greg Ginion. Pastor Greg is the assistant Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church. Pastor Greg has many years of experience at all capacities. He tells them his j…
00:54:39 |
Tue 25 Feb 2025
Sermon Styles, Being Criticized and Expanding Ministry
Pastor Vince and Bill talk about Pastor Vince's preaching style. Pastor Vince's influences in ministry and how he prepares for sermons. Subscribe and follow.
00:50:33 |
Tue 18 Feb 2025
What Does Worship Look Like?
Pastor Vince and Bill discuss worship, from Sunday worship to everyday worship. How do we worship and what does worship mean? Subscribe or follow to get updated content.
00:45:33 |
Tue 11 Feb 2025
Introduction and Why Immanuel
This is the first episode. We will meet our hosts, Pastor Vince McDonald and Bill Merkh. We hear their stories and what brought them to Immanuel Baptist Church in Maple Shade, NJ.
What separates Imma…
00:57:06 |
Tue 28 Jan 2025
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