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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome 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.
Beyond the Bar is hosted by Abigail Melton. The show has published 17 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Anxiety, Growing Pains, and Faith in God" (18 September 2025, 67 minutes), "Fear, Shame, and Self-Reliance with Alecia Hagberg" (2 September 2025, 48 minutes), and "Whispers in the Wilderness" (19 August 2025, 56 minutes).
Beyond the Bar publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 63 minutes across 17 episodes.
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Abigail Melton hosts Beyond the Bar, an education show with 17 episodes published.
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Episode #24
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...
Episode #23
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...
Episode #22
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...
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In this episode, Abby sits down with Debbie Jetto, a long-time mentor of hers. They discuss Debbie's journey, including: - Widowhood - Loss - Unexpected redemption - And so much more! If you've ever wondered, " What can...
Episode #20
In today's episode, Abby has a stripped-back conversation with her sister-in-laws, Maryn and Carson, about a topic they universally wrestle with: fear. They discuss: - Different expressions of fear and anxiety - Hard...
Episode #19
In this episode of Beyond the Bar, Abby sits down with her younger brother, Carter. They hit the mics to discuss a couple of topics that they spend a lot of time discussing together in their personal lives: discipleship...
Episode #18
In this episode, Abby chats with her brother Conner and his wife, Carson, who also works at Redemption Coffee alongside Abby. Conner and Carson discuss the trials and tribulations of their first 9 months navigating...
Episode #17
In this episode, Abby chats with her customer-turned-friend, Peyton. Peyton just finished her freshman year at college. Together Abby and Peyton discuss - expectation vs reality of college - loneliness - how to find a...
Episode #16
<p>This week on Beyond the Bar, Abby interviews Jeff and Gwynette Werth, a couple with a miraculous testimony. They share about the ups and downs of their journey to where they are now, as well as how they:</p>...
Episode #15
<p>This episode of Beyond the Bar features an interview with guest Kaylee Meyer, a wife, mother, and woman of God. In her conversation with Abby, she shares about...</p> <p>- letting go of control over plans, goals, and...
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<p>Today's episode of Beyond the Bar features an interview with Nichole Meister, a wife, mother, grandmother, and business owner. In it she shares her testimony and her journey battling cancer, as well as speaking...
Episode #13
<p>This time on Beyond the Bar, Abby continues her conversation with Jeremey and Michelle King, diving deeper into the convergence of psychology and theology that makes their ministry and their stories so unique and...
Episode #12
<p>This week on Beyond the Bar, Abby interviews couple Jeremey and Michelle King as they share their testimonies and how God brought them together, as well as their thoughts on:</p> <p>- God's purposes for marriage</p>...
Episode #11
<p>This week on Beyond the Bar, Abby interviews her uncle, Nathaniel Melton, a missionary, pastor, and passionate outdoorsman. Through his testimony, he offers hard-earned wisdom on...</p> <p>- why fear is a liar and...
Episode #10
<p>In this episode, Abby is joined by guest Joey Reichhoff as he speaks on his journey from rebellion to pastorhood and what he's learned along the way about...</p> <p> - how to wrestle with doubts and questions</p> <p>...
Episode #9
<p>Today on Beyond the Bar, Abby interviews Rob Foley, a multi-passionate leader, learner, and entrepreneur. He'll be sharing his educational, professional, and entrepreneurial journey from seminary to charcuterie...
Episode #8
<p>In this episode, Abby will be having a conversation about fighting for friendships with her friend, sister-in-law, and Redemption's CCO Maryn Melton. </p> <p>The two will not only be diving into the nitty-gritty...
Episode #7
<p>This episode is the second in a two-part series about what it looks like to build a legacy, specifically in fatherhood, ministry, and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Abby will be interviewing her grandfather...
Episode #6
<p>This episode is the first in a two-part series about what it looks like to build a legacy, specifically in fatherhood, ministry, and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Abby will be interviewing Matthew Johnson, a...
Episode #5
<p>In preparation for the 2024 season of the Redemption shipping container, Abby will be taking you through her ongoing personal journey to redemption and how it's influenced where she's led the Redemption community...
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