Beyond the Bar

About Beyond the Bar

Welcome to Beyond the Bar, the podcast where coffee and conversation are a catalyst for growth. After years of being a barista, Abby developed a passion for excellent coffee, authentic conversation, and the impact those things can have when done with intention. Now the CEO and owner of Redemption, Abby will be sitting down with people who inspire her, challenge her, and encourage understanding in all areas of life. So grab your cup, listen up; together we’re going Beyond the Bar.

Publisher

Abigail Melton

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Apr 2024

Latest episode

18 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Sept 2025

   Anxiety, Growing Pains, and Faith in God

   Anxiety can feel like chains that keep us from stepping fully into the life God calls us to live. In today’s episode, Abby talks with her guest about the tension between fear and faith, and how God uses our hardest seasons to stretch us. Together, they explore the reality that when we ask God to deepen our faith, we can expect growing pains - but also growth that transforms us. Their conversation covers: How anxiety can hold us back from our calling Trusting God when circumstances feel overwhelming The refining process of spiritual “growing pains” Learning to lean on God through challenges Why stretching our faith brings lasting growth

2. 

   2 Sept 2025

   Fear, Shame, and Self-Reliance with Alecia Hagberg

   Description: Fear can be such a faithful companion to some that it's hard to imagine a day in which fear isn't ever present. In today's episode, Abby talks with Alecia about her experiences growing up with fear. They unpack Alecia's journey to break through, including: - Medical trauma - Anxiety, fear, and shame - The waging war within yourself - Battling against being a burden - And learning to lean on others

3. 

   19 Aug 2025

   Whispers in the Wilderness

   We've got an announcement about Redemption that's going to change our lives forever. In this episode, Abby is interviewed and shares the behind-the-scenes and heart behind making this massive decision. This episode is for anyone who has wrestled with making big decisions, struggled with what faith looks like, and or questioned God's plan. They discuss: Our big announcement What walking in faith looks like How to discern God's whisper Practical application of God's Word

Who has been a guest on Beyond the Bar

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Conner Melton
• Carson Melton
• Peyton Steines

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

163,565

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

18 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

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Quality

55

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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