Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Join new Beyond Today presenter Ben Light as he sits down with longtime presenter Darris McNeely to reflect on more than two decades of television ministry, a lifetime of service in God's Church and the next chapter of his continuing work. Hear personal stories, lessons learned and words of encouragement from one of Beyond Today's most familiar voices.
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Retirement: Darris McNeely - Sharing God’s Truth with the World
ucg.org/members/united-news/united-news-august-2026/retirement-darris-mcneely-sharing-gods-truth-world?utm_source=youtube
Darris McNeely retired from full-time work for UCG on May 23, 2026. A man of truth, integrity and high character, Darris has made a very positive impact through his service in the Church, and continues to serve even after his official “retirement.”
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WATCH
Change and Live ("Tattoo Guy") - youtu.be/r0aEFXcv1As
Why Europe Matters: The Lethal Union of Church and State - youtu.be/9akINbnED9w
Why Europe Matters: Ancient Roots : youtu.be/vmnwO4yUF4I
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⏱️ CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00 - Introduction
00:43 - Looking Back on 20 Years of Beyond Today
01:03 - COVID Changed Everything
02:06 - Filming in Germany and Belgium
04:27 - Walking Through Biblical History
06:16 - Learning to Be a Television Presenter
07:48 - From Basement Studio to Professional Production
08:17 - Becoming the Public Face of Beyond Today
11:13 - Which Programs Generated the Most Response?
13:38 - Favorite Topics to Present
15:42 - Behind the Scenes of Producing Beyond Today
20:14 - Advice for the Next Generation
22:06 - The Future of Beyond Today
25:28 - Final Reflections
Join new Beyond Today presenter Ben Light as he sits down with longtime presenter Darris McNeely to reflect on more than two decades of television ministry, a lifetime of service in God's Church and the next chapter of his continuing work. Hear personal stories, lessons learned and words of encouragement from one of Beyond Today's most familiar voices.
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Retirement: Darris McNeely - Sharing God’s Truth with the World
ucg.org/members/united-news/united-news-august-2026/retirement-darris-mcneely-sharing-gods-truth-world?utm_source=youtube
Darris McNeely retired from full-time work for UCG on May 23, 2026. A man of truth, integrity and high character, Darris has made a very positive impact through his service in the Church, and continues to serve even after his official “retirement.”
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WATCH
Change and Live ("Tattoo Guy") - youtu.be/r0aEFXcv1As
Why Europe Matters: The Lethal Union of Church and State - youtu.be/9akINbnED9w
Why Europe Matters: Ancient Roots : youtu.be/vmnwO4yUF4I
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⏱️ CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00 - Introduction
00:43 - Looking Back on 20 Years of Beyond Today
01:03 - COVID Changed Everything
02:06 - Filming in Germany and Belgium
04:27 - Walking Through Biblical History
06:16 - Learning to Be a Television Presenter
07:48 - From Basement Studio to Professional Production
08:17 - Becoming the Public Face of Beyond Today
11:13 - Which Programs Generated the Most Response?
13:38 - Favorite Topics to Present
15:42 - Behind the Scenes of Producing Beyond Today
20:14 - Advice for the Next Generation
22:06 - The Future of Beyond Today
25:28 - Final Reflections
