Not Just Sunday: Christian Life, Following Jesus, & Daily Discipleship https://notjustsunday.com en All Rights Reserved Ready to break up with part-time Christianity? Join authors and pastors Patrick Miller and Keith Simon as they share honest conversations, biblical wisdom, and practical steps for following Jesus, embracing daily discipleship, and living a full-time Christian life.  https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/505bc31e-feda-11ec-8864-3b96ce4b5864/image/98b0faf8996bb00e5bfc67c2baebe3e8.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Not Just Sunday: Christian Life, Following Jesus, & Daily Discipleship https://notjustsunday.com no episodic Tired of the culture war? This is that podcast that’s too liberal for conservatives, too conservative for liberals. We seek to follow the lamb, not the donkey or elephant. Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Ready to break up with part-time Christianity? Join authors and pastors Patrick Miller and Keith Simon as they share honest conversations, biblical wisdom, and practical steps for following Jesus, embracing daily discipleship, and living a full-time Christian life.  Ready to break up with part-time Christianity? Join authors and pastors Patrick Miller and Keith Simon as they share honest conversations, biblical wisdom, and practical steps for following Jesus, embracing daily discipleship, and living a full-time Christian life. 

]]> Patrick Miller & Keith Simon patrick@thecrossingchurch.com Social Media for Kids: What Christian Parents Should Know https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/social-media-for-kids-christian-parents Recent data doesn’t lie: the kids aren’t alright. In recent years, rates of anxiety, loneliness, depression, eating disorders, and suicide attempts have risen dramatically among American teens, and it’s becoming harder and harder to ignore the role smartphones and social media are playing.  In this thirteenth episode of our Not Just Sacred series, we tackle what may be the biggest parenting question of our time: should kids have smartphones and social media? We explore what the data says about how phones and social media are affecting children and teens, why this issue matters for Christians (whether parents or not), and how parents can think biblically and wisely about protecting their kids’ minds, hearts, and development. We also offer practical ways to delay phones, limit access, and protect your kids from a screen-shaped childhood. 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss the rest of our Not Just Sacred series! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full 31 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Recent data doesn’t lie: the kids aren’t alright. In recent years, rates of anxiety, loneliness, depression, eating disorders, and suicide attempts have risen dramatically among American teens, and it’s becoming harder and harder to ignore the role smartphones and social media are playing.  Recent data doesn’t lie: the kids aren’t alright. In recent years, rates of anxiety, loneliness, depression, eating disorders, and suicide attempts have risen dramatically among American teens, and it’s becoming harder and harder to ignore the role smartphones and social media are playing.  In this thirteenth episode of our Not Just Sacred series, we tackle what may be the biggest parenting question of our time: should kids have smartphones and social media? We explore what the data says about how phones and social media are affecting children and teens, why this issue matters for Christians (whether parents or not), and how parents can think biblically and wisely about protecting their kids’ minds, hearts, and development. We also offer practical ways to delay phones, limit access, and protect your kids from a screen-shaped childhood. 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss the rest of our Not Just Sacred series! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Recent data doesn’t lie: the kids aren’t alright. In recent years, rates of anxiety, loneliness, depression, eating disorders, and suicide attempts have risen dramatically among American teens, and it’s becoming harder and harder to ignore the role smartphones and social media are playing. 

In this thirteenth episode of our Not Just Sacred series, we tackle what may be the biggest parenting question of our time: should kids have smartphones and social media? We explore what the data says about how phones and social media are affecting children and teens, why this issue matters for Christians (whether parents or not), and how parents can think biblically and wisely about protecting their kids’ minds, hearts, and development. We also offer practical ways to delay phones, limit access, and protect your kids from a screen-shaped childhood.


🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss the rest of our Not Just Sacred series!

And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026.


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]]> 2981 no Is Social Media Making You Less Like Jesus? https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/how-christians-should-use-social-media Whether you realize it or not, your social media habits are shaping you spiritually. So, how should Christians use social media? In this twelfth episode of our Not Just Sacred series, we explore how platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, and even YouTube shape our habits, attention, relationships, and spiritual lives. We talk about why social media is so attractive, how it quietly forms us over time, and why it can be so hard to step away. We end with some practical ways adults can use social media more wisely (or decide it may be better to step back altogether). 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss the rest of our Not Just Sacred series! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full 30 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Whether you realize it or not, your social media habits are shaping you spiritually. So, how should Christians use social media? In this twelfth episode of our Not Just Sacred series, we explore how platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, and even YouTube shape our habits, attention, relationships, and spiritual lives. Whether you realize it or not, your social media habits are shaping you spiritually. So, how should Christians use social media? In this twelfth episode of our Not Just Sacred series, we explore how platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, and even YouTube shape our habits, attention, relationships, and spiritual lives. We talk about why social media is so attractive, how it quietly forms us over time, and why it can be so hard to step away. We end with some practical ways adults can use social media more wisely (or decide it may be better to step back altogether). 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss the rest of our Not Just Sacred series! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Whether you realize it or not, your social media habits are shaping you spiritually. So, how should Christians use social media? In this twelfth episode of our Not Just Sacred series, we explore how platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, and even YouTube shape our habits, attention, relationships, and spiritual lives.

We talk about why social media is so attractive, how it quietly forms us over time, and why it can be so hard to step away. We end with some practical ways adults can use social media more wisely (or decide it may be better to step back altogether).


🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss the rest of our Not Just Sacred series!

And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026.


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]]> 3864 no Are Personality Tests Biblical? https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/personality-tests-biblical "Astrology for smart people." That's how some have described personality tests like the Enneagram, Myers-Briggs, StrengthsFinder, DISC, or Working Genius. But do these tools have any place in the Christian life? Can they actually help us live more wisely and more biblically? In this eleventh episode of our Not Just Sacred series, we explore how personality assessments can help with self-awareness, teamwork, and understanding others, while also warning against using them as excuses, identities, or substitutes for biblical wisdom. 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss the rest of our Not Just Sacred series! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full 29 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon "Astrology for smart people." That's how some have described personality tests like the Enneagram, Myers-Briggs, StrengthsFinder, DISC, or Working Genius. But do these tools have any place in the Christian life? Can they actually help us live more wisely and more biblically? "Astrology for smart people." That's how some have described personality tests like the Enneagram, Myers-Briggs, StrengthsFinder, DISC, or Working Genius. But do these tools have any place in the Christian life? Can they actually help us live more wisely and more biblically? In this eleventh episode of our Not Just Sacred series, we explore how personality assessments can help with self-awareness, teamwork, and understanding others, while also warning against using them as excuses, identities, or substitutes for biblical wisdom. 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss the rest of our Not Just Sacred series! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. "Astrology for smart people." That's how some have described personality tests like the Enneagram, Myers-Briggs, StrengthsFinder, DISC, or Working Genius. But do these tools have any place in the Christian life? Can they actually help us live more wisely and more biblically? In this eleventh episode of our Not Just Sacred series, we explore how personality assessments can help with self-awareness, teamwork, and understanding others, while also warning against using them as excuses, identities, or substitutes for biblical wisdom.


🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss the rest of our Not Just Sacred series!

And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026.


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🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

]]> 1895 no Should Christians Drink? A Biblical View of Food and Alcohol https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/should-christians-drink-food-alcohol Should Christians drink alcohol? Be drunk? Have a "buzz"? How can you tell if you’re being controlled by the things you eat? What does the Bible actually say about gluttony, drunkenness, and enjoying God’s good gifts? In this tenth episode of our Not Just Sacred series, we explore how food and drink show up throughout Scripture, from Eden and manna to the Lord’s Supper and the wedding feast of the Lamb. We discuss the double meaning of food and alcohol in the Bible: they are gifts to be received with joy, but they can also become powerful places where idolatry takes root. We end on a positive note, showing how God ultimately wants us to enjoy his good gifts for his glory. 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss the rest of our Not Just Sacred series! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full 28 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Should Christians drink alcohol? Be drunk? Have a "buzz"? How can you tell if you’re being controlled by the things you eat? What does the Bible actually say about gluttony, drunkenness, and enjoying God’s good gifts? Should Christians drink alcohol? Be drunk? Have a "buzz"? How can you tell if you’re being controlled by the things you eat? What does the Bible actually say about gluttony, drunkenness, and enjoying God’s good gifts? In this tenth episode of our Not Just Sacred series, we explore how food and drink show up throughout Scripture, from Eden and manna to the Lord’s Supper and the wedding feast of the Lamb. We discuss the double meaning of food and alcohol in the Bible: they are gifts to be received with joy, but they can also become powerful places where idolatry takes root. We end on a positive note, showing how God ultimately wants us to enjoy his good gifts for his glory. 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss the rest of our Not Just Sacred series! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Should Christians drink alcohol? Be drunk? Have a "buzz"? How can you tell if you’re being controlled by the things you eat? What does the Bible actually say about gluttony, drunkenness, and enjoying God’s good gifts?

In this tenth episode of our Not Just Sacred series, we explore how food and drink show up throughout Scripture, from Eden and manna to the Lord’s Supper and the wedding feast of the Lamb. We discuss the double meaning of food and alcohol in the Bible: they are gifts to be received with joy, but they can also become powerful places where idolatry takes root. We end on a positive note, showing how God ultimately wants us to enjoy his good gifts for his glory.


🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss the rest of our Not Just Sacred series!

And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026.


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👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X.

🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

]]> 3586 no BONUS! Book Club: A Christian Discussion of Trust by Hernán Díaz https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/bonus-book-club-trust-hernan-diaz How do you engage with a brilliant book that isn’t explicitly Christian? In this *bonus* episode, we put the Not Just Sacred series into practice by discussing Trust by Hernan Diaz, the novel our listeners voted to read with us. With full spoilers ahead, we unpack the book’s layered structure, surprising reversals, and deeper questions about truth, power, perspective, and who gets to shape the story. More than a book review, we hope this serves as a model for how Christians can read secular literature with wisdom, discernment, and curiosity. 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss the rest of our Not Just Sacred series! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:28:00 -0000 full 27 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon How do you engage with a brilliant book that isn’t explicitly Christian? How do you engage with a brilliant book that isn’t explicitly Christian? In this *bonus* episode, we put the Not Just Sacred series into practice by discussing Trust by Hernan Diaz, the novel our listeners voted to read with us. With full spoilers ahead, we unpack the book’s layered structure, surprising reversals, and deeper questions about truth, power, perspective, and who gets to shape the story. More than a book review, we hope this serves as a model for how Christians can read secular literature with wisdom, discernment, and curiosity. 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss the rest of our Not Just Sacred series! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. How do you engage with a brilliant book that isn’t explicitly Christian? In this *bonus* episode, we put the Not Just Sacred series into practice by discussing Trust by Hernan Diaz, the novel our listeners voted to read with us. With full spoilers ahead, we unpack the book’s layered structure, surprising reversals, and deeper questions about truth, power, perspective, and who gets to shape the story. More than a book review, we hope this serves as a model for how Christians can read secular literature with wisdom, discernment, and curiosity.


🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss the rest of our Not Just Sacred series!

And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026.


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👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X.

🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

]]> 4503 no How Should Christians Use AI? (And Where to Be Wary) https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/how-christians-should-use-ai Artificial intelligence promises to make life easier. But what might it be doing to us in the process? In this ninth episode of our Not Just Sacred series, we explore how Christians can approach AI with wisdom. When is using tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini helpful? And when should we be cautious? We discuss different ways to use AI, the ethical questions surrounding large language models (LLMs), the temptation to outsource our thinking, and why human wisdom and relationships still matter more than ever. Plus, is AI really coming for our jobs? This is one you won't want to miss!  📚 Don't forget! Our bonus book club episode drops THIS Friday, 3/27! 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss the rest of our Not Just Sacred series! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full 26 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Artificial intelligence promises to make life easier. But what might it be doing to us in the process? Artificial intelligence promises to make life easier. But what might it be doing to us in the process? In this ninth episode of our Not Just Sacred series, we explore how Christians can approach AI with wisdom. When is using tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini helpful? And when should we be cautious? We discuss different ways to use AI, the ethical questions surrounding large language models (LLMs), the temptation to outsource our thinking, and why human wisdom and relationships still matter more than ever. Plus, is AI really coming for our jobs? This is one you won't want to miss!  📚 Don't forget! Our bonus book club episode drops THIS Friday, 3/27! 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss the rest of our Not Just Sacred series! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Artificial intelligence promises to make life easier. But what might it be doing to us in the process? In this ninth episode of our Not Just Sacred series, we explore how Christians can approach AI with wisdom. When is using tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini helpful? And when should we be cautious?

We discuss different ways to use AI, the ethical questions surrounding large language models (LLMs), the temptation to outsource our thinking, and why human wisdom and relationships still matter more than ever. Plus, is AI really coming for our jobs?

This is one you won't want to miss! 


📚 Don't forget! Our bonus book club episode drops THIS Friday, 3/27!

🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss the rest of our Not Just Sacred series!

And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026.


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👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X.

🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

]]> 4307 no The Lost Art of Vacation: A Christian Perspective on Rest and Travel https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/christian-perspective-on-vacation Vacations are a normal part of modern life, yet most of us have never stopped to ask what they’re really for. In this eighth installment of our Not Just Sacred series, we explore the surprising history behind vacations, from biblical festivals and pilgrimages to Roman leisure culture and modern travel. Along the way we ask whether something important has been lost. If God designed us for rhythms of work, rest, worship, and community, then vacations may be about more than simply getting away. We also discuss a few practical, Christian principles for resting well, traveling well, and finding moments of spiritual renewal (even in the middle of a family trip). 📚 Are you reading Trust with us? Don't forget: A bonus episode book club episode is coming SOON: Friday, March 27. You can grab the book here if you haven't already. 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss the rest of our Not Just Sacred series! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full 25 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Not Just Sacred, Part 8 Vacations are a normal part of modern life, yet most of us have never stopped to ask what they’re really for. In this eighth installment of our Not Just Sacred series, we explore the surprising history behind vacations, from biblical festivals and pilgrimages to Roman leisure culture and modern travel. Along the way we ask whether something important has been lost. If God designed us for rhythms of work, rest, worship, and community, then vacations may be about more than simply getting away. We also discuss a few practical, Christian principles for resting well, traveling well, and finding moments of spiritual renewal (even in the middle of a family trip). 📚 Are you reading Trust with us? Don't forget: A bonus episode book club episode is coming SOON: Friday, March 27. You can grab the book here if you haven't already. 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss the rest of our Not Just Sacred series! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Vacations are a normal part of modern life, yet most of us have never stopped to ask what they’re really for. In this eighth installment of our Not Just Sacred series, we explore the surprising history behind vacations, from biblical festivals and pilgrimages to Roman leisure culture and modern travel.

Along the way we ask whether something important has been lost. If God designed us for rhythms of work, rest, worship, and community, then vacations may be about more than simply getting away. We also discuss a few practical, Christian principles for resting well, traveling well, and finding moments of spiritual renewal (even in the middle of a family trip).


📚 Are you reading Trust with us? Don't forget: A bonus episode book club episode is coming SOON: Friday, March 27. You can grab the book here if you haven't already.

🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss the rest of our Not Just Sacred series!

And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026.


📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here.

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🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

]]> 4093 no Is Sports Betting a Sin? A Christian View of Sports, Part 2 https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/christian-sports-betting-sin Sports aren’t just games; they reveal our character. In Part 2 of our sports conversation, we turn our attention to sports betting, ethics, and the growing normalization of gambling in American culture. Should Christians participate in sports betting? Is it sinful, or is it more of a wisdom issue? We explore what the Bible says about money, character, gambling, competition, and self-control, and discuss how modern betting apps are designed to keep users hooked. From questions of justice and addiction to playing by the rules and losing with grace, this episode examines how faith should shape the way we engage with sports culture today. Did you miss the first half of our sports conversation? Listen here. 📚 Are you reading Trust with us? Don't forget: A bonus episode book club episode is coming on Friday, March 27. You can grab the book here if you haven't already. 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss the rest of our Not Just Sacred series! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full 24 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Not Just Sacred, Part 7 Sports aren’t just games; they reveal our character. In Part 2 of our sports conversation, we turn our attention to sports betting, ethics, and the growing normalization of gambling in American culture. Should Christians participate in sports betting? Is it sinful, or is it more of a wisdom issue? We explore what the Bible says about money, character, gambling, competition, and self-control, and discuss how modern betting apps are designed to keep users hooked. From questions of justice and addiction to playing by the rules and losing with grace, this episode examines how faith should shape the way we engage with sports culture today. Did you miss the first half of our sports conversation? Listen here. 📚 Are you reading Trust with us? Don't forget: A bonus episode book club episode is coming on Friday, March 27. You can grab the book here if you haven't already. 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss the rest of our Not Just Sacred series! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Sports aren’t just games; they reveal our character. In Part 2 of our sports conversation, we turn our attention to sports betting, ethics, and the growing normalization of gambling in American culture.

Should Christians participate in sports betting? Is it sinful, or is it more of a wisdom issue? We explore what the Bible says about money, character, gambling, competition, and self-control, and discuss how modern betting apps are designed to keep users hooked. From questions of justice and addiction to playing by the rules and losing with grace, this episode examines how faith should shape the way we engage with sports culture today.

Did you miss the first half of our sports conversation? Listen here.


📚 Are you reading Trust with us? Don't forget: A bonus episode book club episode is coming on Friday, March 27. You can grab the book here if you haven't already.

🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss the rest of our Not Just Sacred series!

And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026.


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]]> 3349 no Kids Sports and Competition: A Christian View of Sports, Part 1 https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/kids-sports-christian-view Is it sinful to be competitive? Does God care who wins games? How do we know when sports, particularly kids sports, have become an idol? In this sixth episode of our Not Just Sacred series, we're kicking off part one of our conversation about sports. Hear Keith and Patrick explore the goodness of competition, the effects of sin on rivalry and pride, and how athletics can reflect discipline, excellence, and teamwork. We also address youth sports and church participation, asking how families can pursue sports without neglecting Christian community. We hope this episode offers a biblical framework for thinking about sports without over-spiritualizing (or underestimating) them. 📚 Are you reading Trust with us? Don't forget: A bonus episode book club episode is coming on Friday, March 27. You can grab the book here if you haven't already. 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss A Christian View of Sports, Part 2 next week! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full 23 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Not Just Sacred, Part 6 Is it sinful to be competitive? Does God care who wins games? How do we know when sports, particularly kids sports, have become an idol? In this sixth episode of our Not Just Sacred series, we're kicking off part one of our conversation about sports. Hear Keith and Patrick explore the goodness of competition, the effects of sin on rivalry and pride, and how athletics can reflect discipline, excellence, and teamwork. We also address youth sports and church participation, asking how families can pursue sports without neglecting Christian community. We hope this episode offers a biblical framework for thinking about sports without over-spiritualizing (or underestimating) them. 📚 Are you reading Trust with us? Don't forget: A bonus episode book club episode is coming on Friday, March 27. You can grab the book here if you haven't already. 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss A Christian View of Sports, Part 2 next week! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Is it sinful to be competitive? Does God care who wins games? How do we know when sports, particularly kids sports, have become an idol?

In this sixth episode of our Not Just Sacred series, we're kicking off part one of our conversation about sports. Hear Keith and Patrick explore the goodness of competition, the effects of sin on rivalry and pride, and how athletics can reflect discipline, excellence, and teamwork.

We also address youth sports and church participation, asking how families can pursue sports without neglecting Christian community. We hope this episode offers a biblical framework for thinking about sports without over-spiritualizing (or underestimating) them.

📚 Are you reading Trust with us? Don't forget: A bonus episode book club episode is coming on Friday, March 27. You can grab the book here if you haven't already.

🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss A Christian View of Sports, Part 2 next week!

And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026.


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🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

]]> 3569 no Faith and Work: How to Honor God in Your Everyday Job https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/faith-and-work Work takes up a huge portion of our lives, yet many Christians rarely think about it theologically. In this fifth episode in our Not Just Sacred series, we discuss what the Bible actually says about work: why it was part of God’s design from the beginning, how it was affected by the fall, and why it still matters deeply to God today. We talk about work as calling, the danger of making it an idol, and what it looks like to "work as unto the Lord" through our jobs. Plus, in a world questioning the future of work through automation, AI, and ideas of a workless society, what does Christianity have to say? Whether you love your work, feel stuck in it, or wonder if it really matters, we hope this conversation reframes your job as a place to honor God, serve others, and live out your faith with excellence. 📚 Are you reading Trust with us? Don't forget: A bonus episode book club episode is coming on Friday, March 20. You can grab the book here if you haven't already.  🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss an episode of this series! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full 22 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Not Just Sacred, Part 5 Work takes up a huge portion of our lives, yet many Christians rarely think about it theologically. In this fifth episode in our Not Just Sacred series, we discuss what the Bible actually says about work: why it was part of God’s design from the beginning, how it was affected by the fall, and why it still matters deeply to God today. We talk about work as calling, the danger of making it an idol, and what it looks like to "work as unto the Lord" through our jobs. Plus, in a world questioning the future of work through automation, AI, and ideas of a workless society, what does Christianity have to say? Whether you love your work, feel stuck in it, or wonder if it really matters, we hope this conversation reframes your job as a place to honor God, serve others, and live out your faith with excellence. 📚 Are you reading Trust with us? Don't forget: A bonus episode book club episode is coming on Friday, March 20. You can grab the book here if you haven't already.  🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss an episode of this series! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Work takes up a huge portion of our lives, yet many Christians rarely think about it theologically. In this fifth episode in our Not Just Sacred series, we discuss what the Bible actually says about work: why it was part of God’s design from the beginning, how it was affected by the fall, and why it still matters deeply to God today.

We talk about work as calling, the danger of making it an idol, and what it looks like to "work as unto the Lord" through our jobs. Plus, in a world questioning the future of work through automation, AI, and ideas of a workless society, what does Christianity have to say? Whether you love your work, feel stuck in it, or wonder if it really matters, we hope this conversation reframes your job as a place to honor God, serve others, and live out your faith with excellence.

📚 Are you reading Trust with us? Don't forget: A bonus episode book club episode is coming on Friday, March 20. You can grab the book here if you haven't already. 

🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss an episode of this series!

And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026.


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]]> 2820 no What Does the Bible Say About Money? A Christian Guide to Finances https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/what-does-the-bible-say-about-money Money can feel uncomfortable to talk about, but the Bible certainly isn’t shy about it. With over 2,000 verses on money, Scripture consistently connects our finances to our hearts, values, and trust in God. In this fourth episode of Not Just Sacred series, we explore what it means to handle money as faithful stewards rather than owners. We talk about spending, budgeting, saving, investing, debt, generosity, and contentment, and how each of these reveals what we truly value. This conversation isn’t about shame or formulas, but about aligning our financial lives with God’s purposes and learning to say, “I have enough.” 📚 Want to be in our book club? Our winning book, Trust, was announced on last week's episode! A bonus episode discussing the book is coming on Friday, March 20. You can grab the book here. 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss an episode of this series! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full 21 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Not Just Sacred, Part 4 Money can feel uncomfortable to talk about, but the Bible certainly isn’t shy about it. With over 2,000 verses on money, Scripture consistently connects our finances to our hearts, values, and trust in God. In this fourth episode of Not Just Sacred series, we explore what it means to handle money as faithful stewards rather than owners. We talk about spending, budgeting, saving, investing, debt, generosity, and contentment, and how each of these reveals what we truly value. This conversation isn’t about shame or formulas, but about aligning our financial lives with God’s purposes and learning to say, “I have enough.” 📚 Want to be in our book club? Our winning book, Trust, was announced on last week's episode! A bonus episode discussing the book is coming on Friday, March 20. You can grab the book here. 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss an episode of this series! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Money can feel uncomfortable to talk about, but the Bible certainly isn’t shy about it. With over 2,000 verses on money, Scripture consistently connects our finances to our hearts, values, and trust in God. In this fourth episode of Not Just Sacred series, we explore what it means to handle money as faithful stewards rather than owners. We talk about spending, budgeting, saving, investing, debt, generosity, and contentment, and how each of these reveals what we truly value. This conversation isn’t about shame or formulas, but about aligning our financial lives with God’s purposes and learning to say, “I have enough.”

📚 Want to be in our book club? Our winning book, Trust, was announced on last week's episode! A bonus episode discussing the book is coming on Friday, March 20. You can grab the book here.

🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss an episode of this series!

And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026.


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👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X.

🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

]]> 3634 no Does God Care About Your Body? A Christian Perspective on Health & Fitness https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/does-god-care-about-your-body-health-fitness What does the Bible say about health and fitness? In the third episode of our Not Just Sacred series, we take a Christian look at the body, the soul, and how they’re meant to work together. We explore whether fitness matters to God, how Scripture warns against being ruled by food or consumption, and why aging is something the Bible honors rather than resists. From questions about appearance and motivation to modern conversations around tracking, diets, Botox, and GLP-1s, this episode offers biblical principles for navigating health wisely without turning it into an idol. We also announce the winning book for our Not Just Sacred book club! 📚 Want to be in our book club? Our winning book, Trust, was announced on today's episode! A bonus episode discussing the book is coming on Friday, March 20. You can grab the book here. 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss an episode of this series! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full 20 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Not Just Sacred, Part 3 What does the Bible say about health and fitness? In the third episode of our Not Just Sacred series, we take a Christian look at the body, the soul, and how they’re meant to work together. We explore whether fitness matters to God, how Scripture warns against being ruled by food or consumption, and why aging is something the Bible honors rather than resists. From questions about appearance and motivation to modern conversations around tracking, diets, Botox, and GLP-1s, this episode offers biblical principles for navigating health wisely without turning it into an idol. We also announce the winning book for our Not Just Sacred book club! 📚 Want to be in our book club? Our winning book, Trust, was announced on today's episode! A bonus episode discussing the book is coming on Friday, March 20. You can grab the book here. 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss an episode of this series! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. What does the Bible say about health and fitness? In the third episode of our Not Just Sacred series, we take a Christian look at the body, the soul, and how they’re meant to work together. We explore whether fitness matters to God, how Scripture warns against being ruled by food or consumption, and why aging is something the Bible honors rather than resists. From questions about appearance and motivation to modern conversations around tracking, diets, Botox, and GLP-1s, this episode offers biblical principles for navigating health wisely without turning it into an idol. We also announce the winning book for our Not Just Sacred book club!


📚 Want to be in our book club? Our winning book, Trust, was announced on today's episode! A bonus episode discussing the book is coming on Friday, March 20. You can grab the book here.

🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss an episode of this series!

And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026.


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👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X.

🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

]]> 4800 no Not Just the Bible: A Christian Guide to Books and Reading https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/christian-guide-to-books-and-reading Does God care what we read? Should fiction make the list? First up in our Not Just Sacred series, we explore how Christians should think about reading, both the Bible and books beyond it. We share why Christians should value books and learning, how reading forms our attention and empathy, and why old books still matter today. We unpack how reading shapes who we become and how we see the world and we provide some practical tips for becoming better readers. Plus, we invite you to put it all into practice through our Not Just Sacred Book Club. More details below!  🗳️ Which book should we read together? VOTE here. (The winning book will be announced during our next episode on February 10!  📣) 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss an episode of this new series! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full 19 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Not Just Sacred, Part 2 Does God care what we read? Should fiction make the list? First up in our Not Just Sacred series, we explore how Christians should think about reading, both the Bible and books beyond it. We share why Christians should value books and learning, how reading forms our attention and empathy, and why old books still matter today. We unpack how reading shapes who we become and how we see the world and we provide some practical tips for becoming better readers. Plus, we invite you to put it all into practice through our Not Just Sacred Book Club. More details below!  🗳️ Which book should we read together? VOTE here. (The winning book will be announced during our next episode on February 10!  📣) 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss an episode of this new series! And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Does God care what we read? Should fiction make the list? First up in our Not Just Sacred series, we explore how Christians should think about reading, both the Bible and books beyond it. We share why Christians should value books and learning, how reading forms our attention and empathy, and why old books still matter today. We unpack how reading shapes who we become and how we see the world and we provide some practical tips for becoming better readers. Plus, we invite you to put it all into practice through our Not Just Sacred Book Club. More details below! 

🗳️ Which book should we read together? VOTE here. (The winning book will be announced during our next episode on February 10!  📣)

🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss an episode of this new series!

And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026.


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]]> 3227 no Not Just Sacred: Engaging the World, Glorifying God https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/not-just-sacred Does following Jesus mean retreating from everyday life or learning how to fully engage it? In the kickoff episode of our new series Not Just Sacred, we explore the biblical vision of a faith that encompasses ALL of life. From work and money to reading, sports, and ordinary pleasures, this episode reframes the false divide between the sacred and the secular. As we trace the Bible’s story, from creation to new creation, we discover that God is not abandoning the world, but redeeming it. Our hope is that this series helps you learn to glorify God not by withdrawing, but by faithfully engaging the world he called “good.” 🗳️ VOTE on which book we'll read together during this series here.  🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss an episode of this new series!  And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full 18 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Not Just Sacred, Part 1 Does following Jesus mean retreating from everyday life or learning how to fully engage it? In the kickoff episode of our new series Not Just Sacred, we explore the biblical vision of a faith that encompasses ALL of life. From work and money to reading, sports, and ordinary pleasures, this episode reframes the false divide between the sacred and the secular. As we trace the Bible’s story, from creation to new creation, we discover that God is not abandoning the world, but redeeming it. Our hope is that this series helps you learn to glorify God not by withdrawing, but by faithfully engaging the world he called “good.” 🗳️ VOTE on which book we'll read together during this series here.  🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss an episode of this new series!  And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Does following Jesus mean retreating from everyday life or learning how to fully engage it? In the kickoff episode of our new series Not Just Sacred, we explore the biblical vision of a faith that encompasses ALL of life. From work and money to reading, sports, and ordinary pleasures, this episode reframes the false divide between the sacred and the secular. As we trace the Bible’s story, from creation to new creation, we discover that God is not abandoning the world, but redeeming it. Our hope is that this series helps you learn to glorify God not by withdrawing, but by faithfully engaging the world he called “good.”


🗳️ VOTE on which book we'll read together during this series here. 

🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss an episode of this new series! 

And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026.

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]]> 2223 no 7 Reasons Why Jesus Came https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/7-reasons-why-jesus-came As we close our Not Just Stories: A Guide to the Gospels series, we're stepping back and asking one final question: Why did Jesus come? Drawing directly from the Gospels, this episode explores seven core reasons behind Jesus’s mission, from fulfilling the Old Testament and revealing God, to announcing the Kingdom, defeating sin and death, and forming a people shaped by his way of life. Along the way, we discover that Jesus didn’t just come to change our eternity; he came to transform how we live here and now. This episode invites you to read the Gospels with fresh eyes and to follow Jesus as the King who still reigns. 🔔 Subscribe now in time for our next series, Not Just Sacred, where we'll explore how Christians can joyfully engage the world while still glorifying God.  And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full 17 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Not Just Stories: A Guide to the Gospels, Part 4 As we close our Not Just Stories: A Guide to the Gospels series, we're stepping back and asking one final question: Why did Jesus come? Drawing directly from the Gospels, this episode explores seven core reasons behind Jesus’s mission, from fulfilling the Old Testament and revealing God, to announcing the Kingdom, defeating sin and death, and forming a people shaped by his way of life. Along the way, we discover that Jesus didn’t just come to change our eternity; he came to transform how we live here and now. This episode invites you to read the Gospels with fresh eyes and to follow Jesus as the King who still reigns. 🔔 Subscribe now in time for our next series, Not Just Sacred, where we'll explore how Christians can joyfully engage the world while still glorifying God.  And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. As we close our Not Just Stories: A Guide to the Gospels series, we're stepping back and asking one final question: Why did Jesus come? Drawing directly from the Gospels, this episode explores seven core reasons behind Jesus’s mission, from fulfilling the Old Testament and revealing God, to announcing the Kingdom, defeating sin and death, and forming a people shaped by his way of life. Along the way, we discover that Jesus didn’t just come to change our eternity; he came to transform how we live here and now. This episode invites you to read the Gospels with fresh eyes and to follow Jesus as the King who still reigns.


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]]> 2439 no How to Read the Gospels for Your Life (Even the Hard Parts) https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/how-to-read-the-gospels-for-your-life Ever felt stuck while reading the Gospels? Maybe you've been confused by the order of events, puzzled by the differences between accounts, or unsure how to live out what you’re reading? If so, this episode is for you.  In part three of our series, Not Just Stories: A Guide to the Gospels, we're addressing more of your big-picture questions, including: Why are there four Gospels? Why aren’t they chronological? Why does John seem so different? And why does each writer tell the story differently?  From there, we turn toward practice, offering simple frameworks for applying Scripture to your thinking, desires, and actions, and guidance for interpreting difficult passages without missing the heart of Jesus’ message. Listen now!  🔔 Subscribe now as we continue to tackle your questions and dive deeper into the basics of the Gospels. And be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full 16 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Not Just Stories: A Guide to the Gospels, Part 3 Ever felt stuck while reading the Gospels? Maybe you've been confused by the order of events, puzzled by the differences between accounts, or unsure how to live out what you’re reading? If so, this episode is for you.  In part three of our series, Not Just Stories: A Guide to the Gospels, we're addressing more of your big-picture questions, including: Why are there four Gospels? Why aren’t they chronological? Why does John seem so different? And why does each writer tell the story differently?  From there, we turn toward practice, offering simple frameworks for applying Scripture to your thinking, desires, and actions, and guidance for interpreting difficult passages without missing the heart of Jesus’ message. Listen now!  🔔 Subscribe now as we continue to tackle your questions and dive deeper into the basics of the Gospels. And be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Ever felt stuck while reading the Gospels? Maybe you've been confused by the order of events, puzzled by the differences between accounts, or unsure how to live out what you’re reading? If so, this episode is for you. 

In part three of our series, Not Just Stories: A Guide to the Gospels, we're addressing more of your big-picture questions, including: Why are there four Gospels? Why aren’t they chronological? Why does John seem so different? And why does each writer tell the story differently? 

From there, we turn toward practice, offering simple frameworks for applying Scripture to your thinking, desires, and actions, and guidance for interpreting difficult passages without missing the heart of Jesus’ message. Listen now! 


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]]> 2919 no How History Brings the Gospels to Life https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/history-brings-gospels-to-life Next up in our new series, Not Just Stories: A Guide to the Gospels, we're unpacking the history and context that make Jesus’s story come alive.  What was Jesus really like, and what was happening when He came on the scene? And why does this matter to us today? In this episode, Keith and Patrick uncover the historical and cultural context behind the Gospels: Jesus's social status, education, and work, the tension between Roman rulers and Jewish people, and the various religious sects shaping daily life. Learn why understanding Jesus’s world makes the stories of the Gospels come alive in a way you may have yet to experience. 🔔 Subscribe now as we continue to tackle your questions and dive deeper into the basics of the Gospels. And be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full 15 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Not Just Stories: A Guide to the Gospels, Part 2 Next up in our new series, Not Just Stories: A Guide to the Gospels, we're unpacking the history and context that make Jesus’s story come alive.  What was Jesus really like, and what was happening when He came on the scene? And why does this matter to us today? In this episode, Keith and Patrick uncover the historical and cultural context behind the Gospels: Jesus's social status, education, and work, the tension between Roman rulers and Jewish people, and the various religious sects shaping daily life. Learn why understanding Jesus’s world makes the stories of the Gospels come alive in a way you may have yet to experience. 🔔 Subscribe now as we continue to tackle your questions and dive deeper into the basics of the Gospels. And be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Next up in our new series, Not Just Stories: A Guide to the Gospels, we're unpacking the history and context that make Jesus’s story come alive. 

What was Jesus really like, and what was happening when He came on the scene? And why does this matter to us today? In this episode, Keith and Patrick uncover the historical and cultural context behind the Gospels: Jesus's social status, education, and work, the tension between Roman rulers and Jewish people, and the various religious sects shaping daily life. Learn why understanding Jesus’s world makes the stories of the Gospels come alive in a way you may have yet to experience.

🔔 Subscribe now as we continue to tackle your questions and dive deeper into the basics of the Gospels.

And be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026.


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]]> 3029 no Are the Gospels Reliable? What History Actually Tells Us https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/are-the-gospels-reliable We're back with a brand-new series, Not Just Stories: A Guide to the Gospels! Over the next few weeks, we'll be tackling your questions surrounding the Gospels in hopes that we all get more from this important section of Scripture designed to introduce us to and draw us closer to Jesus. When God’s Spirit is at work in us, one of the most natural desires we develop is to know His Word. In this episode, Keith and Patrick kick off this new series by answering a few foundational questions to help us understand his Word more deeply: Who wrote the Gospels? When were they written? Who were they written for? And can we trust that the events they describe really happened? Along the way, they explore historical evidence, eyewitness testimony, and why the Gospels deserve far more confidence than they’re often given. This episode lays the groundwork for reading the Gospels, not just faithfully, but thoughtfully. 🔔 Subscribe now as we continue to tackle your questions and dive deeper into the basics of the Gospels. And be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full 14 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Not Just Stories: A Guide to the Gospels, Part 1 We're back with a brand-new series, Not Just Stories: A Guide to the Gospels! Over the next few weeks, we'll be tackling your questions surrounding the Gospels in hopes that we all get more from this important section of Scripture designed to introduce us to and draw us closer to Jesus. When God’s Spirit is at work in us, one of the most natural desires we develop is to know His Word. In this episode, Keith and Patrick kick off this new series by answering a few foundational questions to help us understand his Word more deeply: Who wrote the Gospels? When were they written? Who were they written for? And can we trust that the events they describe really happened? Along the way, they explore historical evidence, eyewitness testimony, and why the Gospels deserve far more confidence than they’re often given. This episode lays the groundwork for reading the Gospels, not just faithfully, but thoughtfully. 🔔 Subscribe now as we continue to tackle your questions and dive deeper into the basics of the Gospels. And be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. We're back with a brand-new series, Not Just Stories: A Guide to the Gospels! Over the next few weeks, we'll be tackling your questions surrounding the Gospels in hopes that we all get more from this important section of Scripture designed to introduce us to and draw us closer to Jesus.

When God’s Spirit is at work in us, one of the most natural desires we develop is to know His Word. In this episode, Keith and Patrick kick off this new series by answering a few foundational questions to help us understand his Word more deeply: Who wrote the Gospels? When were they written? Who were they written for? And can we trust that the events they describe really happened?

Along the way, they explore historical evidence, eyewitness testimony, and why the Gospels deserve far more confidence than they’re often given. This episode lays the groundwork for reading the Gospels, not just faithfully, but thoughtfully.

🔔 Subscribe now as we continue to tackle your questions and dive deeper into the basics of the Gospels.

And be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels all of 2026.


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]]> 2771 no How to Build Friendships That Actually Make You Happy https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/how-to-find-christian-community We all want to be happy. But most of us chase the wrong things to get there. Studies repeatedly show that money and success won’t bring lasting joy. The Bible said it first: real happiness is found in relationships. In this episode, Patrick and Keith explore why we’re wired for community, what kinds of friendships we need to grow in faith, and how to become the kind of friend others need. Because Christianity is a community project and nobody becomes a saint by themselves. 🔔 Subscribe now and be sure to join us for our upcoming series in 2026 where we'll tackle your questions and dive deeper into the basics of the Gospels. 🤔 Have a question you want to submit for our next series on the Gospels? You can do that here. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full 13 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Practical steps to find the community (and joy!) God designed for you We all want to be happy. But most of us chase the wrong things to get there. Studies repeatedly show that money and success won’t bring lasting joy. The Bible said it first: real happiness is found in relationships. In this episode, Patrick and Keith explore why we’re wired for community, what kinds of friendships we need to grow in faith, and how to become the kind of friend others need. Because Christianity is a community project and nobody becomes a saint by themselves. 🔔 Subscribe now and be sure to join us for our upcoming series in 2026 where we'll tackle your questions and dive deeper into the basics of the Gospels. 🤔 Have a question you want to submit for our next series on the Gospels? You can do that here. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. 🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. We all want to be happy. But most of us chase the wrong things to get there. Studies repeatedly show that money and success won’t bring lasting joy. The Bible said it first: real happiness is found in relationships.

In this episode, Patrick and Keith explore why we’re wired for community, what kinds of friendships we need to grow in faith, and how to become the kind of friend others need. Because Christianity is a community project and nobody becomes a saint by themselves.


🔔 Subscribe now and be sure to join us for our upcoming series in 2026 where we'll tackle your questions and dive deeper into the basics of the Gospels.

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]]> 3423 no Why You Should Read the Bible (and How to Actually Do It) https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/why-read-the-bible Why do so many Christians believe in and respect the Bible, but rarely read it? In today's episode, Keith and Patrick explore why the Bible matters and how to make it a daily habit that transforms your life. You’ll learn what the Bible really is, why Jesus depended on it, how it helps you fight sin, and practical ways to build a consistent Scripture rhythm. If you’ve ever struggled to stay in God’s Word, you're definitely not alone! We hope this episode helps you rediscover the power, beauty, and life-changing truth of the Bible. 🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode as we continue exploring how we can build a lasting, full-time faith. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full 12 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Discover why daily Bible reading is the key to real spiritual growth. Why do so many Christians believe in and respect the Bible, but rarely read it? In today's episode, Keith and Patrick explore why the Bible matters and how to make it a daily habit that transforms your life. You’ll learn what the Bible really is, why Jesus depended on it, how it helps you fight sin, and practical ways to build a consistent Scripture rhythm. If you’ve ever struggled to stay in God’s Word, you're definitely not alone! We hope this episode helps you rediscover the power, beauty, and life-changing truth of the Bible. 🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode as we continue exploring how we can build a lasting, full-time faith. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Why do so many Christians believe in and respect the Bible, but rarely read it? In today's episode, Keith and Patrick explore why the Bible matters and how to make it a daily habit that transforms your life. You’ll learn what the Bible really is, why Jesus depended on it, how it helps you fight sin, and practical ways to build a consistent Scripture rhythm. If you’ve ever struggled to stay in God’s Word, you're definitely not alone! We hope this episode helps you rediscover the power, beauty, and life-changing truth of the Bible.

🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode as we continue exploring how we can build a lasting, full-time faith.

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]]> 3350 no Deny Yourself: The Surprising Path to True Happiness https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/deny-yourself-path-to-true-happiness The world says, “Follow your heart.” But Jesus says, “Deny yourself.”  In this episode, we're sharing the next step to sainthood: self denial. Listen as Keith and Patrick challenge the modern idea that happiness comes from chasing your desires, citing where Jesus taught the opposite: real joy comes from denying yourself and following him. The two explore why self-denial isn’t restrictive; it's freeing. You’ll learn how self-focus (whether through pride or shame) keeps you trapped, how secular studies have also proven that self-denial leads to greater happiness, and how to practice the discipline of surrender in everyday life. We hope this episode leaves you asking: Am I self-serving or serving God? 🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode as we continue exploring how we can build a lasting, full-time faith. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full 11 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon How Denying Yourself Leads to Freedom, Peace, and Lasting Spiritual Growth The world says, “Follow your heart.” But Jesus says, “Deny yourself.”  In this episode, we're sharing the next step to sainthood: self denial. Listen as Keith and Patrick challenge the modern idea that happiness comes from chasing your desires, citing where Jesus taught the opposite: real joy comes from denying yourself and following him. The two explore why self-denial isn’t restrictive; it's freeing. You’ll learn how self-focus (whether through pride or shame) keeps you trapped, how secular studies have also proven that self-denial leads to greater happiness, and how to practice the discipline of surrender in everyday life. We hope this episode leaves you asking: Am I self-serving or serving God? 🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode as we continue exploring how we can build a lasting, full-time faith. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The world says, “Follow your heart.” But Jesus says, “Deny yourself.”  In this episode, we're sharing the next step to sainthood: self denial. Listen as Keith and Patrick challenge the modern idea that happiness comes from chasing your desires, citing where Jesus taught the opposite: real joy comes from denying yourself and following him.

The two explore why self-denial isn’t restrictive; it's freeing. You’ll learn how self-focus (whether through pride or shame) keeps you trapped, how secular studies have also proven that self-denial leads to greater happiness, and how to practice the discipline of surrender in everyday life. We hope this episode leaves you asking: Am I self-serving or serving God?

🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode as we continue exploring how we can build a lasting, full-time faith.

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]]> 2594 no How to Measure Spiritual Growth (According to God) https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/measure-spiritual-growth How do you know if you’re actually growing spiritually? Most of us measure faith the wrong way: by what we do instead of who we’re becoming. In this episode, Patrick and Keith explore how God measures spiritual growth, why giftedness doesn’t equal godliness, and how focusing on checklists can actually stunt your maturity. You’ll learn what true growth looks like, what the Bible says about godly character, and how to measure your progress the way God does: slowly, deeply, and from the inside out. 🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode as we continue exploring how we can build a lasting, full-time faith. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full 10 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon What True Spiritual Growth Looks Like and How God Defines Maturity How do you know if you’re actually growing spiritually? Most of us measure faith the wrong way: by what we do instead of who we’re becoming. In this episode, Patrick and Keith explore how God measures spiritual growth, why giftedness doesn’t equal godliness, and how focusing on checklists can actually stunt your maturity. You’ll learn what true growth looks like, what the Bible says about godly character, and how to measure your progress the way God does: slowly, deeply, and from the inside out. 🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode as we continue exploring how we can build a lasting, full-time faith. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. How do you know if you’re actually growing spiritually? Most of us measure faith the wrong way: by what we do instead of who we’re becoming. In this episode, Patrick and Keith explore how God measures spiritual growth, why giftedness doesn’t equal godliness, and how focusing on checklists can actually stunt your maturity. You’ll learn what true growth looks like, what the Bible says about godly character, and how to measure your progress the way God does: slowly, deeply, and from the inside out.

🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode as we continue exploring how we can build a lasting, full-time faith.

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]]> 3197 no The Surrender Experiment: What Happens When You Give Everything to God? https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/the-surrender-experiment "Come and die." That’s the call of every Christian. A startling invitation to surrender your life, your plans, and your desires to Jesus. But what would it really look like to give God everything? In this episode, Keith and Patrick dive into the call to surrender, why it’s essential for becoming a saint, and whether surrender is a second-level Christian practice or the foundation of following Jesus. They talk about the fears, pleasures, and attachments that hold us back, explore the powerful rewards of surrender, and provide prayers and practical exercises to help you start living a life fully submitted to God’s lordship. 🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode as we continue exploring how we can build a lasting, full-time faith. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full 9 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Spiritual Growth Begins with Surrendering Control "Come and die." That’s the call of every Christian. A startling invitation to surrender your life, your plans, and your desires to Jesus. But what would it really look like to give God everything? In this episode, Keith and Patrick dive into the call to surrender, why it’s essential for becoming a saint, and whether surrender is a second-level Christian practice or the foundation of following Jesus. They talk about the fears, pleasures, and attachments that hold us back, explore the powerful rewards of surrender, and provide prayers and practical exercises to help you start living a life fully submitted to God’s lordship. 🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode as we continue exploring how we can build a lasting, full-time faith. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. "Come and die." That’s the call of every Christian. A startling invitation to surrender your life, your plans, and your desires to Jesus. But what would it really look like to give God everything?

In this episode, Keith and Patrick dive into the call to surrender, why it’s essential for becoming a saint, and whether surrender is a second-level Christian practice or the foundation of following Jesus. They talk about the fears, pleasures, and attachments that hold us back, explore the powerful rewards of surrender, and provide prayers and practical exercises to help you start living a life fully submitted to God’s lordship.

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]]> 3093 no The Secret to Obedience: How to Develop a Hunger for God https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/how-to-develop-hunger-for-god The secret to obeying God isn’t doing more; it’s wanting more. On this episode of Not Just Sunday, Patrick and Keith explore the second step to becoming a saint: developing a genuine hunger for God. They discuss why your desires drive your behavior, how even good things can miscalibrate your heart, and why the secret to obeying God isn’t trying harder, but learning to love him more than anything else. You'll learn how to audit your desires, realign your habits, and cultivate a heart that longs for God. From prayer and fasting to godly community, this episode gives practical steps for redirecting your affection toward the One who changes hearts. 🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode as we continue exploring how we can build a lasting, full-time faith. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full 8 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Why Desire, Not Duty, Drives Spiritual Obedience The secret to obeying God isn’t doing more; it’s wanting more. On this episode of Not Just Sunday, Patrick and Keith explore the second step to becoming a saint: developing a genuine hunger for God. They discuss why your desires drive your behavior, how even good things can miscalibrate your heart, and why the secret to obeying God isn’t trying harder, but learning to love him more than anything else. You'll learn how to audit your desires, realign your habits, and cultivate a heart that longs for God. From prayer and fasting to godly community, this episode gives practical steps for redirecting your affection toward the One who changes hearts. 🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode as we continue exploring how we can build a lasting, full-time faith. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The secret to obeying God isn’t doing more; it’s wanting more. On this episode of Not Just Sunday, Patrick and Keith explore the second step to becoming a saint: developing a genuine hunger for God. They discuss why your desires drive your behavior, how even good things can miscalibrate your heart, and why the secret to obeying God isn’t trying harder, but learning to love him more than anything else.

You'll learn how to audit your desires, realign your habits, and cultivate a heart that longs for God. From prayer and fasting to godly community, this episode gives practical steps for redirecting your affection toward the One who changes hearts.

🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode as we continue exploring how we can build a lasting, full-time faith.

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]]> 3139 no Falling into Sin…Again? How to Get Back Up After Spiritual Failure https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/get-back-up-spiritual-failure What do you do when you fall into sin... again? Most of us try to fix it, hide it, or pull ourselves up by sheer willpower. But the Bible shows us a different pattern: God always takes the first step. In this episode, Patrick and Keith unpack the biblical examples of Adam and Eve, Abraham, David, and the prodigal son to reveal a powerful truth: God always makes the first move. No one gets back up on their own. And it’s always by God’s grace. You’ll discover how God draws us out, restores us, and even gives us the desire to return. If you’ve felt stuck, hopeless, or too far gone, this conversation will remind you of the God who won’t let you stay down. 🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode as we continue exploring how we can build a lasting, full-time faith. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full 7 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Why You Can’t Do It Alone (and Don’t Have To) What do you do when you fall into sin... again? Most of us try to fix it, hide it, or pull ourselves up by sheer willpower. But the Bible shows us a different pattern: God always takes the first step. In this episode, Patrick and Keith unpack the biblical examples of Adam and Eve, Abraham, David, and the prodigal son to reveal a powerful truth: God always makes the first move. No one gets back up on their own. And it’s always by God’s grace. You’ll discover how God draws us out, restores us, and even gives us the desire to return. If you’ve felt stuck, hopeless, or too far gone, this conversation will remind you of the God who won’t let you stay down. 🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode as we continue exploring how we can build a lasting, full-time faith. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. What do you do when you fall into sin... again? Most of us try to fix it, hide it, or pull ourselves up by sheer willpower. But the Bible shows us a different pattern: God always takes the first step.

In this episode, Patrick and Keith unpack the biblical examples of Adam and Eve, Abraham, David, and the prodigal son to reveal a powerful truth: God always makes the first move. No one gets back up on their own. And it’s always by God’s grace.

You’ll discover how God draws us out, restores us, and even gives us the desire to return. If you’ve felt stuck, hopeless, or too far gone, this conversation will remind you of the God who won’t let you stay down.

🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode as we continue exploring how we can build a lasting, full-time faith.

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Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

]]> 2287 no Feeling Stuck? 4 Hidden Reasons You’re Not Growing Spiritually https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/feeling-stuck-grow-spiritually Have you ever felt like your faith has stalled out? Like no matter what you do, you just can’t seem to grow? In this episode, Patrick and Keith unpack the surprising (sometimes hidden!) reasons that Christians get stuck and why many quietly give up on the hope of real transformation. They’ll look at stories from the Bible that reveal how worldliness, appetites, excuses, and even the fear of others can keep us trapped. But there’s hope: when you know yourself and your weaknesses, you can start moving again. We hope this conversation helps you to reflect honestly, reset your expectations, and take the next step toward becoming more like Christ. 🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode as we continue exploring how we can build a lasting, full-time faith. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full 6 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Why Christians Get Stuck in Their Faith (and How to Break Free) Have you ever felt like your faith has stalled out? Like no matter what you do, you just can’t seem to grow? In this episode, Patrick and Keith unpack the surprising (sometimes hidden!) reasons that Christians get stuck and why many quietly give up on the hope of real transformation. They’ll look at stories from the Bible that reveal how worldliness, appetites, excuses, and even the fear of others can keep us trapped. But there’s hope: when you know yourself and your weaknesses, you can start moving again. We hope this conversation helps you to reflect honestly, reset your expectations, and take the next step toward becoming more like Christ. 🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode as we continue exploring how we can build a lasting, full-time faith. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Have you ever felt like your faith has stalled out? Like no matter what you do, you just can’t seem to grow? In this episode, Patrick and Keith unpack the surprising (sometimes hidden!) reasons that Christians get stuck and why many quietly give up on the hope of real transformation.

They’ll look at stories from the Bible that reveal how worldliness, appetites, excuses, and even the fear of others can keep us trapped. But there’s hope: when you know yourself and your weaknesses, you can start moving again. We hope this conversation helps you to reflect honestly, reset your expectations, and take the next step toward becoming more like Christ.

🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode as we continue exploring how we can build a lasting, full-time faith.

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]]> 3154 no Why Most People Never Change (And How You Can) https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/why-people-never-change Want to know the #1 reason most people don’t change? They’re not honest... with themselves, with others, or with God. The truth is that change rarely lasts because we often lie to ourselves about where we really are in life. In this episode of Not Just Sunday, Keith and Patrick are digging into the surprising barrier that keeps us stuck: self-deception. They explore why honesty, especially radical honesty with God and others, is essential for real transformation, and how friends who speak the truth in love can help us break the self-deception cycle. Tired of feeling stuck? Craving true transformation? We hope this conversation helps you take the first step forward. 🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode as we continue exploring how we can build a lasting, full-time faith. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full 5 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon The Surprising Barrier to Spiritual Growth Want to know the #1 reason most people don’t change? They’re not honest... with themselves, with others, or with God. The truth is that change rarely lasts because we often lie to ourselves about where we really are in life. In this episode of Not Just Sunday, Keith and Patrick are digging into the surprising barrier that keeps us stuck: self-deception. They explore why honesty, especially radical honesty with God and others, is essential for real transformation, and how friends who speak the truth in love can help us break the self-deception cycle. Tired of feeling stuck? Craving true transformation? We hope this conversation helps you take the first step forward. 🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode as we continue exploring how we can build a lasting, full-time faith. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Want to know the #1 reason most people don’t change? They’re not honest... with themselves, with others, or with God. The truth is that change rarely lasts because we often lie to ourselves about where we really are in life.

In this episode of Not Just Sunday, Keith and Patrick are digging into the surprising barrier that keeps us stuck: self-deception. They explore why honesty, especially radical honesty with God and others, is essential for real transformation, and how friends who speak the truth in love can help us break the self-deception cycle.

Tired of feeling stuck? Craving true transformation? We hope this conversation helps you take the first step forward.

🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode as we continue exploring how we can build a lasting, full-time faith.

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Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.


]]> 2759 no You're Going to Die. Now What? https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/youre-going-to-die Death is unavoidable. So, why do most of us do everything we can to ignore it? In this episode, Patrick and Keith unpack why living with the end in mind is essential for following Jesus and becoming the person God calls you to be. They share how thinking about the end shapes your priorities, transforms your faith, and motivates you to become a saint one day at a time. They dive into why our culture tends to avoid death talk and how that denial can stunt spiritual growth. They also touch on how the inevitability of death highlights the importance of holiness and character development now, not just in some distant future. The two end by inviting listeners to ask hard questions about what kind of life and legacy they want to build before their time is up. We hope this episode inspires you to face the topic of death honestly, as this can spark real transformation and motivate you to pursue a full-time faith. 🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode as we explore the #1 reason most people never really change. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full 4 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Confronting the Reality of Your Mortality Death is unavoidable. So, why do most of us do everything we can to ignore it? In this episode, Patrick and Keith unpack why living with the end in mind is essential for following Jesus and becoming the person God calls you to be. They share how thinking about the end shapes your priorities, transforms your faith, and motivates you to become a saint one day at a time. They dive into why our culture tends to avoid death talk and how that denial can stunt spiritual growth. They also touch on how the inevitability of death highlights the importance of holiness and character development now, not just in some distant future. The two end by inviting listeners to ask hard questions about what kind of life and legacy they want to build before their time is up. We hope this episode inspires you to face the topic of death honestly, as this can spark real transformation and motivate you to pursue a full-time faith. 🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode as we explore the #1 reason most people never really change. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Death is unavoidable. So, why do most of us do everything we can to ignore it? In this episode, Patrick and Keith unpack why living with the end in mind is essential for following Jesus and becoming the person God calls you to be. They share how thinking about the end shapes your priorities, transforms your faith, and motivates you to become a saint one day at a time.

They dive into why our culture tends to avoid death talk and how that denial can stunt spiritual growth. They also touch on how the inevitability of death highlights the importance of holiness and character development now, not just in some distant future.

The two end by inviting listeners to ask hard questions about what kind of life and legacy they want to build before their time is up. We hope this episode inspires you to face the topic of death honestly, as this can spark real transformation and motivate you to pursue a full-time faith.

🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode as we explore the #1 reason most people never really change.

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Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

]]> 2879 no Can People Really Change? https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/can-people-change You’ve been rescued by God, but you’re not yet fully resurrected. So, what about the in-between? In this episode of Not Just Sunday, Keith and Patrick explore the process of real, lasting change: how it happens, how long it takes, and why it’s so much harder (and slower!) than we expect. They break down the tension between God’s role and our responsibility, and why transformation isn’t about just trying harder; it’s about being trained by Jesus. From disordered loves to spiritual disciplines, they invite you to think differently about growth, progress, and what it means to follow Jesus over time. You'll hear why change is about more than just willpower, what it means to be trained, and how God transforms our desires, not just our behavior. If you feel like your growth is too slow or not enough, this episode is for you. Change is possible. But it’s not instant. And we hope you walk away from this one encouraged to let God lead the pace and the process. 🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode: Where do you want to be when you die? 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full 3 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon The In-Between: How God Changes Us Over Time You’ve been rescued by God, but you’re not yet fully resurrected. So, what about the in-between? In this episode of Not Just Sunday, Keith and Patrick explore the process of real, lasting change: how it happens, how long it takes, and why it’s so much harder (and slower!) than we expect. They break down the tension between God’s role and our responsibility, and why transformation isn’t about just trying harder; it’s about being trained by Jesus. From disordered loves to spiritual disciplines, they invite you to think differently about growth, progress, and what it means to follow Jesus over time. You'll hear why change is about more than just willpower, what it means to be trained, and how God transforms our desires, not just our behavior. If you feel like your growth is too slow or not enough, this episode is for you. Change is possible. But it’s not instant. And we hope you walk away from this one encouraged to let God lead the pace and the process. 🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode: Where do you want to be when you die? 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. You’ve been rescued by God, but you’re not yet fully resurrected. So, what about the in-between?

In this episode of Not Just Sunday, Keith and Patrick explore the process of real, lasting change: how it happens, how long it takes, and why it’s so much harder (and slower!) than we expect.

They break down the tension between God’s role and our responsibility, and why transformation isn’t about just trying harder; it’s about being trained by Jesus. From disordered loves to spiritual disciplines, they invite you to think differently about growth, progress, and what it means to follow Jesus over time.

You'll hear why change is about more than just willpower, what it means to be trained, and how God transforms our desires, not just our behavior.

If you feel like your growth is too slow or not enough, this episode is for you. Change is possible. But it’s not instant. And we hope you walk away from this one encouraged to let God lead the pace and the process.

🔔 Subscribe now and join us for the next episode: Where do you want to be when you die?

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]]> 2774 no It's Never Too Late to Become a Saint https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/never-too-late-become-saint What do you think of when you hear the word saint? Catholicism? Mother Teresa? Someone who's "holier-than-thou"? Someone you could never become? In this episode of Not Just Sunday, Keith and Patrick challenge the myths around sainthood and unpack what it really means to be a saint in the Christian life. They discuss why sainthood isn't reserved for the spiritually elite, breaking down the two parts of being a saint: who you are and how you live. They explore why all Christians are already saints, but are also actively becoming saints through God’s faithfulness, not just through human effort. If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in your spiritual life, or like sainthood is for “those kinds” of Christians, we hope this episode encourages you to rethink what’s possible. 🔔 Subscribe now to join us on the journey toward full-time faith. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full 2 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon What Sainthood Really Means (And Why It Includes You!) What do you think of when you hear the word saint? Catholicism? Mother Teresa? Someone who's "holier-than-thou"? Someone you could never become? In this episode of Not Just Sunday, Keith and Patrick challenge the myths around sainthood and unpack what it really means to be a saint in the Christian life. They discuss why sainthood isn't reserved for the spiritually elite, breaking down the two parts of being a saint: who you are and how you live. They explore why all Christians are already saints, but are also actively becoming saints through God’s faithfulness, not just through human effort. If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in your spiritual life, or like sainthood is for “those kinds” of Christians, we hope this episode encourages you to rethink what’s possible. 🔔 Subscribe now to join us on the journey toward full-time faith. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. What do you think of when you hear the word saint? Catholicism? Mother Teresa? Someone who's "holier-than-thou"? Someone you could never become?

In this episode of Not Just Sunday, Keith and Patrick challenge the myths around sainthood and unpack what it really means to be a saint in the Christian life. They discuss why sainthood isn't reserved for the spiritually elite, breaking down the two parts of being a saint: who you are and how you live.

They explore why all Christians are already saints, but are also actively becoming saints through God’s faithfulness, not just through human effort.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in your spiritual life, or like sainthood is for “those kinds” of Christians, we hope this episode encourages you to rethink what’s possible.


🔔 Subscribe now to join us on the journey toward full-time faith.

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]]> 2872 no Becoming a Not Just Sunday Christian https://notjustsunday.com/episodes/becoming-not-just-sunday-christian What does it really mean to follow Jesus? Not just at church, but at work, in your relationships, on your commute, or when no one’s watching? Welcome to Not Just Sunday! In this first official episode, hosts Keith Simon and Patrick Miller unpack what it means to live as a full-time Christian in a part-time world. They share personal stories about how their views of faith and “ministry” have shifted and why the Christian life can’t be confined to a church building or a Sunday morning. Then, they dig into the concept of change: why it’s so hard, why most of us feel stuck, and what God is actually doing in us when we don’t see fast results. Together, they begin to wrestle with a big question: How does real change actually happen? They also discuss what it means to live as a "saint" and begin to explore the deeply human process of becoming someone new by the grace of God. Whether you're just starting to take your faith seriously or you’ve been walking with Jesus for decades, this podcast is an invitation to go deeper and to follow Jesus into all of life. 🔔 Subscribe now to join us on the journey toward full-time faith. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full 1 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Breaking up with Part-Time Christianity for Full-Time Faith What does it really mean to follow Jesus? Not just at church, but at work, in your relationships, on your commute, or when no one’s watching? Welcome to Not Just Sunday! In this first official episode, hosts Keith Simon and Patrick Miller unpack what it means to live as a full-time Christian in a part-time world. They share personal stories about how their views of faith and “ministry” have shifted and why the Christian life can’t be confined to a church building or a Sunday morning. Then, they dig into the concept of change: why it’s so hard, why most of us feel stuck, and what God is actually doing in us when we don’t see fast results. Together, they begin to wrestle with a big question: How does real change actually happen? They also discuss what it means to live as a "saint" and begin to explore the deeply human process of becoming someone new by the grace of God. Whether you're just starting to take your faith seriously or you’ve been walking with Jesus for decades, this podcast is an invitation to go deeper and to follow Jesus into all of life. 🔔 Subscribe now to join us on the journey toward full-time faith. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. What does it really mean to follow Jesus? Not just at church, but at work, in your relationships, on your commute, or when no one’s watching?


Welcome to Not Just Sunday! In this first official episode, hosts Keith Simon and Patrick Miller unpack what it means to live as a full-time Christian in a part-time world. They share personal stories about how their views of faith and “ministry” have shifted and why the Christian life can’t be confined to a church building or a Sunday morning.


Then, they dig into the concept of change: why it’s so hard, why most of us feel stuck, and what God is actually doing in us when we don’t see fast results. Together, they begin to wrestle with a big question: How does real change actually happen?


They also discuss what it means to live as a "saint" and begin to explore the deeply human process of becoming someone new by the grace of God.


Whether you're just starting to take your faith seriously or you’ve been walking with Jesus for decades, this podcast is an invitation to go deeper and to follow Jesus into all of life.


🔔 Subscribe now to join us on the journey toward full-time faith.

📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here.

👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X.


Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

]]> 2977 no Not Just Sunday – Trailer https://notjustsunday.com Welcome to Not Just Sunday, a brand new podcast for Christians who are tired of part-time faith, launching on September 9, 2025, with weekly episodes every Tuesday. In this short trailer episode, hosts Keith Simon and Patrick Miller, pastors in Columbia, Missouri and creators of Ten Minute Bible Talks and Truth Over Tribe, introduce the heart behind Not Just Sunday: a podcast designed to help you follow Jesus in every area of your life, not just at church on Sunday mornings. If you’ve ever felt like your Monday through Saturday doesn’t match your Sunday faith, you’re not alone. This podcast is for anyone who wants to leave behind “just Sunday” Christianity and learn to worship Jesus in ways you may have never thought possible. Because the truth is: There isn't one square inch of creation that Jesus doesn’t care about or want to be involved in. 🔔 Subscribe now and join us on a journey toward full-time faith, everyday discipleship, and real transformation. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here.  👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Ready to break up with part-time Christianity? Welcome to Not Just Sunday, a brand new podcast for Christians who are tired of part-time faith, launching on September 9, 2025, with weekly episodes every Tuesday. In this short trailer episode, hosts Keith Simon and Patrick Miller, pastors in Columbia, Missouri and creators of Ten Minute Bible Talks and Truth Over Tribe, introduce the heart behind Not Just Sunday: a podcast designed to help you follow Jesus in every area of your life, not just at church on Sunday mornings. If you’ve ever felt like your Monday through Saturday doesn’t match your Sunday faith, you’re not alone. This podcast is for anyone who wants to leave behind “just Sunday” Christianity and learn to worship Jesus in ways you may have never thought possible. Because the truth is: There isn't one square inch of creation that Jesus doesn’t care about or want to be involved in. 🔔 Subscribe now and join us on a journey toward full-time faith, everyday discipleship, and real transformation. 📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here.  👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X. Welcome to Not Just Sunday, a brand new podcast for Christians who are tired of part-time faith, launching on September 9, 2025, with weekly episodes every Tuesday.

In this short trailer episode, hosts Keith Simon and Patrick Miller, pastors in Columbia, Missouri and creators of Ten Minute Bible Talks and Truth Over Tribe, introduce the heart behind Not Just Sunday: a podcast designed to help you follow Jesus in every area of your life, not just at church on Sunday mornings.

If you’ve ever felt like your Monday through Saturday doesn’t match your Sunday faith, you’re not alone. This podcast is for anyone who wants to leave behind “just Sunday” Christianity and learn to worship Jesus in ways you may have never thought possible.

Because the truth is: There isn't one square inch of creation that Jesus doesn’t care about or want to be involved in.


🔔 Subscribe now and join us on a journey toward full-time faith, everyday discipleship, and real transformation.

📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here. 

👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X.

]]> 289 no ToT Archive - What Do Demonic Powers Have To Do with Politics? with Tim Mackie https://podcast.truthovertribe.com/episodes/tim-mackie-politics-repub Demonic powers and politics? Is this going to be a weird campfire conversation where they share their demon stories? No, quite the opposite! You may have heard this one before! That’s because it’s an older episode, but it’s one of our favorites! And given the political chatter over the last few months, we decided to resurface it and revisit a conversation on the reality of demonic and dark spiritual forces at work in the political realm. Hear as Patrick sits down with Tim Mackie, cofounder of BibleProject, and the two have a sophisticated and candid discussion about the “powers” that Paul refers to in Ephesians. Tim shares how these spiritual powers contribute to disunity and fragmentation within the church, urging Christians to be aware of these schemes and seek unity above all else. You’ll also hear Tim share how the BibleProject navigates hot-button, cultural topics, and whether or not he believes the church should weigh in on such conversations. Listen now! Have you read "Joyful Outsiders" yet? It's available now! Learn more, read a sample chapter, and grab your own copy here: https://joyfuloutsiders.com/ Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full 195 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Are dark spiritual powers at play in American politics? Demonic powers and politics? Is this going to be a weird campfire conversation where they share their demon stories? No, quite the opposite! You may have heard this one before! That’s because it’s an older episode, but it’s one of our favorites! And given the political chatter over the last few months, we decided to resurface it and revisit a conversation on the reality of demonic and dark spiritual forces at work in the political realm. Hear as Patrick sits down with Tim Mackie, cofounder of BibleProject, and the two have a sophisticated and candid discussion about the “powers” that Paul refers to in Ephesians. Tim shares how these spiritual powers contribute to disunity and fragmentation within the church, urging Christians to be aware of these schemes and seek unity above all else. You’ll also hear Tim share how the BibleProject navigates hot-button, cultural topics, and whether or not he believes the church should weigh in on such conversations. Listen now! Have you read "Joyful Outsiders" yet? It's available now! Learn more, read a sample chapter, and grab your own copy here: https://joyfuloutsiders.com/ Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Demonic powers and politics? Is this going to be a weird campfire conversation where they share their demon stories? No, quite the opposite! You may have heard this one before! That’s because it’s an older episode, but it’s one of our favorites! And given the political chatter over the last few months, we decided to resurface it and revisit a conversation on the reality of demonic and dark spiritual forces at work in the political realm. Hear as Patrick sits down with Tim Mackie, cofounder of BibleProject, and the two have a sophisticated and candid discussion about the “powers” that Paul refers to in Ephesians. Tim shares how these spiritual powers contribute to disunity and fragmentation within the church, urging Christians to be aware of these schemes and seek unity above all else. You’ll also hear Tim share how the BibleProject navigates hot-button, cultural topics, and whether or not he believes the church should weigh in on such conversations. Listen now!


Have you read "Joyful Outsiders" yet? It's available now! Learn more, read a sample chapter, and grab your own copy here: https://joyfuloutsiders.com/


Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed.

]]> 3512 no ToT Archive - Is Gen Z More Open to Following Jesus? with Brad East https://podcast.truthovertribe.com/episodes/brad-east-gen-z-church Is the Gospel really worth living for? Is it worth dying for? Depending on when you were born, you may approach these questions differently. Today’s guest, Brad East, author of “Letters to a Future Saint” and an associate professor of theology at Abilene Christian University, spends the bulk of his time with Gen Z. Listen as he shares his observations with Patrick and explains why he believes Gen Z is more conscious than older generations of the cost of following Jesus. He discusses where he thinks the church has overcorrected in Reformed circles, shying away from taboo topics like sex. He also shares some beliefs and practices that he believes we’ve lost from the ancient church. Plus, what are the biggest defeatist beliefs for young people when they think about the church? And how can Gen Z expand their spiritual journey? Listen now! Have you read "Joyful Outsiders" yet? It's available now! Learn more, read a sample chapter, and grab your own copy here: https://joyfuloutsiders.com/ Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full 194 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Foundations of the Faith for the Spiritually Hungry Is the Gospel really worth living for? Is it worth dying for? Depending on when you were born, you may approach these questions differently. Today’s guest, Brad East, author of “Letters to a Future Saint” and an associate professor of theology at Abilene Christian University, spends the bulk of his time with Gen Z. Listen as he shares his observations with Patrick and explains why he believes Gen Z is more conscious than older generations of the cost of following Jesus. He discusses where he thinks the church has overcorrected in Reformed circles, shying away from taboo topics like sex. He also shares some beliefs and practices that he believes we’ve lost from the ancient church. Plus, what are the biggest defeatist beliefs for young people when they think about the church? And how can Gen Z expand their spiritual journey? Listen now! Have you read "Joyful Outsiders" yet? It's available now! Learn more, read a sample chapter, and grab your own copy here: https://joyfuloutsiders.com/ Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Is the Gospel really worth living for? Is it worth dying for? Depending on when you were born, you may approach these questions differently. Today’s guest, Brad East, author of “Letters to a Future Saint” and an associate professor of theology at Abilene Christian University, spends the bulk of his time with Gen Z. Listen as he shares his observations with Patrick and explains why he believes Gen Z is more conscious than older generations of the cost of following Jesus. He discusses where he thinks the church has overcorrected in Reformed circles, shying away from taboo topics like sex. He also shares some beliefs and practices that he believes we’ve lost from the ancient church. Plus, what are the biggest defeatist beliefs for young people when they think about the church? And how can Gen Z expand their spiritual journey? Listen now!


Have you read "Joyful Outsiders" yet? It's available now! Learn more, read a sample chapter, and grab your own copy here: https://joyfuloutsiders.com/


Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed.

]]> 3394 no ToT Archive - Who Killed American Christianity? with John Mark Comer https://podcast.truthovertribe.com/episodes/john-mark-comer We've recently talked about the seismic shifts happening in today's culture. That's why this week, we decided to dig up an older episode on this very topic. A few years back, Patrick sat down with John Mark Comer to discuss the state of Christianity in the culture. John Mark, author and pastor, shares his story of how he started following Jesus. Then you'll hear John Mark and Patrick dive right into topics such as the meaning of evangelicalism, especially in current times, and the problem with celebrity culture and Christianity. They also give insights into the cultural shifts challenging faithfulness to Jesus and how we can move forward. Whether you heard it already or not, it's a great listen! Have you read "Joyful Outsiders" yet? It's available now! Learn more, read a sample chapter, and grab your own copy here: https://joyfuloutsiders.com/ Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Patrick Miller, Keith Simon The State of Evangelicalism in Today's Culture We've recently talked about the seismic shifts happening in today's culture. That's why this week, we decided to dig up an older episode on this very topic. A few years back, Patrick sat down with John Mark Comer to discuss the state of Christianity in the culture. John Mark, author and pastor, shares his story of how he started following Jesus. Then you'll hear John Mark and Patrick dive right into topics such as the meaning of evangelicalism, especially in current times, and the problem with celebrity culture and Christianity. They also give insights into the cultural shifts challenging faithfulness to Jesus and how we can move forward. Whether you heard it already or not, it's a great listen! Have you read "Joyful Outsiders" yet? It's available now! Learn more, read a sample chapter, and grab your own copy here: https://joyfuloutsiders.com/ Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. We've recently talked about the seismic shifts happening in today's culture. That's why this week, we decided to dig up an older episode on this very topic. A few years back, Patrick sat down with John Mark Comer to discuss the state of Christianity in the culture. John Mark, author and pastor, shares his story of how he started following Jesus. Then you'll hear John Mark and Patrick dive right into topics such as the meaning of evangelicalism, especially in current times, and the problem with celebrity culture and Christianity. They also give insights into the cultural shifts challenging faithfulness to Jesus and how we can move forward. Whether you heard it already or not, it's a great listen!


Have you read "Joyful Outsiders" yet? It's available now! Learn more, read a sample chapter, and grab your own copy here: https://joyfuloutsiders.com/


Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed.

]]> 3155 no ToT Archive - The Cultural Vibes, They Are A-Shiftin’ https://podcast.truthovertribe.com/episodes/cultural-vibe-shift Is it culturally acceptable to be a Christian again? Is it cool to be a conservative now? Is culture turning its back on the last ten progressive, anti-religious years? Consider today’s episode a vibe check on our current cultural moment. Everybody seems to be talking about a cultural vibe shift, but what does it mean? What’s changed? Keith and Patrick team up on today’s episode to break it down. They examine American vibe shifts of the past and provide a number of recent examples to prove a new cultural shift is here: Bible sales rising to an all-time high, Joe Rogan showcasing his spiritual openness, “Trump dances” trending in the NFL, tech billionaires proudly attending the inauguration, businesses shutting down DEI departments, Meta firing fact checkers, and more. But why is all of this happening? Did the progressive movement become a victim of its own success? And how should Christians react? Does this new cultural vibe shift present more opportunities for spreading the Gospel? Will a more shallow version of “cultural Christianity” begin to rise? Listen now! "Joyful Outsiders" is available now! Learn more, read a sample chapter, and grab your own copy here. Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full 187 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Breaking Down The Anti-Progressive, Pro-Religion Vibe Shift Is it culturally acceptable to be a Christian again? Is it cool to be a conservative now? Is culture turning its back on the last ten progressive, anti-religious years? Consider today’s episode a vibe check on our current cultural moment. Everybody seems to be talking about a cultural vibe shift, but what does it mean? What’s changed? Keith and Patrick team up on today’s episode to break it down. They examine American vibe shifts of the past and provide a number of recent examples to prove a new cultural shift is here: Bible sales rising to an all-time high, Joe Rogan showcasing his spiritual openness, “Trump dances” trending in the NFL, tech billionaires proudly attending the inauguration, businesses shutting down DEI departments, Meta firing fact checkers, and more. But why is all of this happening? Did the progressive movement become a victim of its own success? And how should Christians react? Does this new cultural vibe shift present more opportunities for spreading the Gospel? Will a more shallow version of “cultural Christianity” begin to rise? Listen now! "Joyful Outsiders" is available now! Learn more, read a sample chapter, and grab your own copy here. Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Is it culturally acceptable to be a Christian again? Is it cool to be a conservative now? Is culture turning its back on the last ten progressive, anti-religious years? Consider today’s episode a vibe check on our current cultural moment. Everybody seems to be talking about a cultural vibe shift, but what does it mean? What’s changed? Keith and Patrick team up on today’s episode to break it down. They examine American vibe shifts of the past and provide a number of recent examples to prove a new cultural shift is here: Bible sales rising to an all-time high, Joe Rogan showcasing his spiritual openness, “Trump dances” trending in the NFL, tech billionaires proudly attending the inauguration, businesses shutting down DEI departments, Meta firing fact checkers, and more. But why is all of this happening? Did the progressive movement become a victim of its own success? And how should Christians react? Does this new cultural vibe shift present more opportunities for spreading the Gospel? Will a more shallow version of “cultural Christianity” begin to rise? Listen now!


"Joyful Outsiders" is available now! Learn more, read a sample chapter, and grab your own copy here.


Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed.

]]> 3973 no ToT Archive - Embrace the Cringe: What Comes After Postmodernism? with Paul Anleitner https://podcast.truthovertribe.com/episodes/paul-anleitner-metamodernism “A period of cultural change is commencing.” That’s what Paul Anleitner recently posted on X. But what cultural vibe shift is he referencing? Have we come to the end of postmodernism? Paul joins Patrick on the pod today to discuss our new metamodernism moment. Paul is a writer, theologian of culture, podcast host, and pastor. He begins by explaining the progression from modernism to postmodernism, and how the 1990s ushered in a level of cynicism and suspicion that’s remained until just recently. He then explains how he’s observed a newer metamodern vibe shift: the exhaustion of cynicism, the failure of postmodernism, the myth of secular progressivism, and the crisis of meaning that’s led to a sincere desire for authenticity. Providing examples such as Creed and Ted Lasso, he explains why he believes our culture is ready to “embrace the cringe.” But what does a new metamodern era look like? And what opportunities does this metamodern moment open up for Christians? Listen now! "Joyful Outsiders" is available now! Learn more, read a sample chapter, and grab your own copy here. Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full 186 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Postmodernism Failed Us. Metamodernism’s Up Next. “A period of cultural change is commencing.” That’s what Paul Anleitner recently posted on X. But what cultural vibe shift is he referencing? Have we come to the end of postmodernism? Paul joins Patrick on the pod today to discuss our new metamodernism moment. Paul is a writer, theologian of culture, podcast host, and pastor. He begins by explaining the progression from modernism to postmodernism, and how the 1990s ushered in a level of cynicism and suspicion that’s remained until just recently. He then explains how he’s observed a newer metamodern vibe shift: the exhaustion of cynicism, the failure of postmodernism, the myth of secular progressivism, and the crisis of meaning that’s led to a sincere desire for authenticity. Providing examples such as Creed and Ted Lasso, he explains why he believes our culture is ready to “embrace the cringe.” But what does a new metamodern era look like? And what opportunities does this metamodern moment open up for Christians? Listen now! "Joyful Outsiders" is available now! Learn more, read a sample chapter, and grab your own copy here. Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. “A period of cultural change is commencing.” That’s what Paul Anleitner recently posted on X. But what cultural vibe shift is he referencing? Have we come to the end of postmodernism? Paul joins Patrick on the pod today to discuss our new metamodernism moment. Paul is a writer, theologian of culture, podcast host, and pastor. He begins by explaining the progression from modernism to postmodernism, and how the 1990s ushered in a level of cynicism and suspicion that’s remained until just recently. He then explains how he’s observed a newer metamodern vibe shift: the exhaustion of cynicism, the failure of postmodernism, the myth of secular progressivism, and the crisis of meaning that’s led to a sincere desire for authenticity. Providing examples such as Creed and Ted Lasso, he explains why he believes our culture is ready to “embrace the cringe.” But what does a new metamodern era look like? And what opportunities does this metamodern moment open up for Christians? Listen now!


"Joyful Outsiders" is available now! Learn more, read a sample chapter, and grab your own copy here.


Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed.

]]> 4669 no ToT Archive - How Builders Change Culture with Brent Beshore https://podcast.truthovertribe.com/episodes/brent-beshore-joyful-outsiders-builder “Create wealthy, autonomous consumption machines.” That’s been described as the end goal of the American dream. Sounds positive at face value. But is it biblical? This week’s episode continues our series of breaking down the six ways that Christians can impact culture as presented in our book, “Joyful Outsiders.” Today, we’re focusing on builders, or people who build institutions where we live our common life (think: business, healthcare, education, church, etc.). To illustrate, we’re talking to Brent Beshore, Founder and President of Permanent Equity, a private equity firm that operates much differently than its counterparts. Brent starts by detailing his own journey and how he went from an atheist to a Christian. He explains how he weaves his faith into business, resisting the urge to create a model that’s built on self-reliance. He points out the pitfalls of the American dream, describes his ultimate goal for his businesses, and shares where he allows Christian values to come into play in business settings. Plus, is it a sin to be rich? How can someone know if it’s God, or the allure of the American dream, that’s calling them to an opportunity? And what advice would he give to people who want to resist the temptation to build their own kingdoms? Listen now! Are you a builder too? Or maybe you’re an artist, protester, trainer, builder, advisor, or ambassador? Find out by taking our quick quiz now. "Joyful Outsiders" is available now! Learn more, read a sample chapter, and grab your own copy here. Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full 185 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Building Institutions: God’s Way vs. The American Dream “Create wealthy, autonomous consumption machines.” That’s been described as the end goal of the American dream. Sounds positive at face value. But is it biblical? This week’s episode continues our series of breaking down the six ways that Christians can impact culture as presented in our book, “Joyful Outsiders.” Today, we’re focusing on builders, or people who build institutions where we live our common life (think: business, healthcare, education, church, etc.). To illustrate, we’re talking to Brent Beshore, Founder and President of Permanent Equity, a private equity firm that operates much differently than its counterparts. Brent starts by detailing his own journey and how he went from an atheist to a Christian. He explains how he weaves his faith into business, resisting the urge to create a model that’s built on self-reliance. He points out the pitfalls of the American dream, describes his ultimate goal for his businesses, and shares where he allows Christian values to come into play in business settings. Plus, is it a sin to be rich? How can someone know if it’s God, or the allure of the American dream, that’s calling them to an opportunity? And what advice would he give to people who want to resist the temptation to build their own kingdoms? Listen now! Are you a builder too? Or maybe you’re an artist, protester, trainer, builder, advisor, or ambassador? Find out by taking our quick quiz now. "Joyful Outsiders" is available now! Learn more, read a sample chapter, and grab your own copy here. Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. “Create wealthy, autonomous consumption machines.” That’s been described as the end goal of the American dream. Sounds positive at face value. But is it biblical? This week’s episode continues our series of breaking down the six ways that Christians can impact culture as presented in our book, “Joyful Outsiders.” Today, we’re focusing on builders, or people who build institutions where we live our common life (think: business, healthcare, education, church, etc.). To illustrate, we’re talking to Brent Beshore, Founder and President of Permanent Equity, a private equity firm that operates much differently than its counterparts. Brent starts by detailing his own journey and how he went from an atheist to a Christian. He explains how he weaves his faith into business, resisting the urge to create a model that’s built on self-reliance. He points out the pitfalls of the American dream, describes his ultimate goal for his businesses, and shares where he allows Christian values to come into play in business settings. Plus, is it a sin to be rich? How can someone know if it’s God, or the allure of the American dream, that’s calling them to an opportunity? And what advice would he give to people who want to resist the temptation to build their own kingdoms? Listen now!


Are you a builder too? Or maybe you’re an artist, protester, trainer, builder, advisor, or ambassador? Find out by taking our quick quiz now.


"Joyful Outsiders" is available now! Learn more, read a sample chapter, and grab your own copy here.


Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed.

]]> 3934 no ToT Archive - How Trainers Change Culture with Dirk Smith https://podcast.truthovertribe.com/episodes/dirk-smith-joyful-outsiders-trainer How can we change culture without being changed by culture? In our new book, “Joyful Outsiders,” we explore this question and share six ways that Christians are called to navigate and transform the world around them. In today’s episode, we’re focusing on the trainer, or someone who changes the world by discipling others, changing habits, and introducing people to the Bible and prayer. Dirk Smith, VP of Eastern European Mission, joins Patrick to provide one such example. Through EEM, Dirk is taking Bibles and Bible-based materials into 30+ countries in over 20 languages. Hear Dirk share a specific example from Ukraine, where he helped place Bibles in over three-fourths of their public schools and has seen measurable impacts on their society as a whole. Plus, what are some lessons that the Church needs to learn from trainers? What would he say to churches that are tempted to be fixated on politics over evangelism? Listen now!  Are you a trainer too? Or maybe you’re an artist, protester, builder, advisor, or ambassador? Find out by taking our quick quiz now: https://hubs.li/Q034ztC30 Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full 184 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon How does putting Bibles in schools change societies? How can we change culture without being changed by culture? In our new book, “Joyful Outsiders,” we explore this question and share six ways that Christians are called to navigate and transform the world around them. In today’s episode, we’re focusing on the trainer, or someone who changes the world by discipling others, changing habits, and introducing people to the Bible and prayer. Dirk Smith, VP of Eastern European Mission, joins Patrick to provide one such example. Through EEM, Dirk is taking Bibles and Bible-based materials into 30+ countries in over 20 languages. Hear Dirk share a specific example from Ukraine, where he helped place Bibles in over three-fourths of their public schools and has seen measurable impacts on their society as a whole. Plus, what are some lessons that the Church needs to learn from trainers? What would he say to churches that are tempted to be fixated on politics over evangelism? Listen now!  Are you a trainer too? Or maybe you’re an artist, protester, builder, advisor, or ambassador? Find out by taking our quick quiz now: https://hubs.li/Q034ztC30 Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. How can we change culture without being changed by culture? In our new book, “Joyful Outsiders,” we explore this question and share six ways that Christians are called to navigate and transform the world around them. In today’s episode, we’re focusing on the trainer, or someone who changes the world by discipling others, changing habits, and introducing people to the Bible and prayer. Dirk Smith, VP of Eastern European Mission, joins Patrick to provide one such example. Through EEM, Dirk is taking Bibles and Bible-based materials into 30+ countries in over 20 languages. Hear Dirk share a specific example from Ukraine, where he helped place Bibles in over three-fourths of their public schools and has seen measurable impacts on their society as a whole. Plus, what are some lessons that the Church needs to learn from trainers? What would he say to churches that are tempted to be fixated on politics over evangelism? Listen now! 


Are you a trainer too? Or maybe you’re an artist, protester, builder, advisor, or ambassador? Find out by taking our quick quiz now: https://hubs.li/Q034ztC30


Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed.

]]> 2785 no ToT Archive - How Ambassadors Change Culture with Patrick Cox https://podcast.truthovertribe.com/episodes/patrick-cox-joyful-outsiders-ambassador Have you ever thought, “I want to get better at sharing my faith, but I don’t know where to start”? Then this episode is for you! In our new book, “Joyful Outsiders,” we break down six ways that Christians can change culture (without being changed by culture). On today’s episode, we’re focusing on ambassadors, those who find great joy in sharing the gospel with people who are far from God and seeing them come to faith in Jesus. Joining us to provide such an example is our friend, Patrick Cox. Patrick is the Chief Production Officer at Veterans United Home Loans in Columbia, Missouri. Today, Patrick shares some practical evangelism tips learned through years of sharing his faith through “Faith and Doubt” discussion groups at work. He explains the motivation behind his drive for evangelism, whether or not he ever feels intimidated by the process, and how he addresses people’s most intense questions and skepticisms. Plus, what are the most common doubts he encounters? Has he noticed a current shift in the public’s opinion on Christianity? How should Christians approach those who have experienced church hurt? Patrick ends by providing some practical guidelines for more effectively sharing your faith. Listen now! Are you an ambassador? Or maybe you're an advisor, trainer, artist, builder, or protester? Find out in our free self-assessment. Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full 182 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Tips on More Effectively Sharing Your Faith Have you ever thought, “I want to get better at sharing my faith, but I don’t know where to start”? Then this episode is for you! In our new book, “Joyful Outsiders,” we break down six ways that Christians can change culture (without being changed by culture). On today’s episode, we’re focusing on ambassadors, those who find great joy in sharing the gospel with people who are far from God and seeing them come to faith in Jesus. Joining us to provide such an example is our friend, Patrick Cox. Patrick is the Chief Production Officer at Veterans United Home Loans in Columbia, Missouri. Today, Patrick shares some practical evangelism tips learned through years of sharing his faith through “Faith and Doubt” discussion groups at work. He explains the motivation behind his drive for evangelism, whether or not he ever feels intimidated by the process, and how he addresses people’s most intense questions and skepticisms. Plus, what are the most common doubts he encounters? Has he noticed a current shift in the public’s opinion on Christianity? How should Christians approach those who have experienced church hurt? Patrick ends by providing some practical guidelines for more effectively sharing your faith. Listen now! Are you an ambassador? Or maybe you're an advisor, trainer, artist, builder, or protester? Find out in our free self-assessment. Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Have you ever thought, “I want to get better at sharing my faith, but I don’t know where to start”? Then this episode is for you! In our new book, “Joyful Outsiders,” we break down six ways that Christians can change culture (without being changed by culture). On today’s episode, we’re focusing on ambassadors, those who find great joy in sharing the gospel with people who are far from God and seeing them come to faith in Jesus. Joining us to provide such an example is our friend, Patrick Cox. Patrick is the Chief Production Officer at Veterans United Home Loans in Columbia, Missouri. Today, Patrick shares some practical evangelism tips learned through years of sharing his faith through “Faith and Doubt” discussion groups at work. He explains the motivation behind his drive for evangelism, whether or not he ever feels intimidated by the process, and how he addresses people’s most intense questions and skepticisms. Plus, what are the most common doubts he encounters? Has he noticed a current shift in the public’s opinion on Christianity? How should Christians approach those who have experienced church hurt? Patrick ends by providing some practical guidelines for more effectively sharing your faith. Listen now!


Are you an ambassador? Or maybe you're an advisor, trainer, artist, builder, or protester? Find out in our free self-assessment.


Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed.

]]> 4299 no ToT Archive - 6 Ways Christians Can Change Culture https://podcast.truthovertribe.com/episodes/joyful-outsiders-6-ways Christ against culture. Christ for culture. Christ transforming culture. Which approach is correct? Shouldn’t Christians have a one-size-fits-all, agreed upon set of principles for engaging with culture? The truth is that the Bible doesn’t give us one right answer. More like…six! On today’s episode, Keith and Patrick are previewing the six types of culture changers they lay out in their new book, Joyful Outsiders. They introduce each type: the trainer, the protester, the advisor, the artist, the ambassador, and the builder. The two share key insights for each, as well as biblical examples and temptations, or weak spots. They highlight the importance of unity and diverse churches that can make room for such different approaches to culture change. Plus, which type are you? You can find out before the book’s release by taking our free self-assessment today! Listen now!  TAKE THE SELF-ASSESSMENT Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full 181 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Are You a Trainer, Advisor, Artist, Ambassador, Protester, or Builder? Christ against culture. Christ for culture. Christ transforming culture. Which approach is correct? Shouldn’t Christians have a one-size-fits-all, agreed upon set of principles for engaging with culture? The truth is that the Bible doesn’t give us one right answer. More like…six! On today’s episode, Keith and Patrick are previewing the six types of culture changers they lay out in their new book, Joyful Outsiders. They introduce each type: the trainer, the protester, the advisor, the artist, the ambassador, and the builder. The two share key insights for each, as well as biblical examples and temptations, or weak spots. They highlight the importance of unity and diverse churches that can make room for such different approaches to culture change. Plus, which type are you? You can find out before the book’s release by taking our free self-assessment today! Listen now!  TAKE THE SELF-ASSESSMENT Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Christ against culture. Christ for culture. Christ transforming culture. Which approach is correct? Shouldn’t Christians have a one-size-fits-all, agreed upon set of principles for engaging with culture? The truth is that the Bible doesn’t give us one right answer. More like…six! On today’s episode, Keith and Patrick are previewing the six types of culture changers they lay out in their new book, Joyful Outsiders. They introduce each type: the trainer, the protester, the advisor, the artist, the ambassador, and the builder. The two share key insights for each, as well as biblical examples and temptations, or weak spots. They highlight the importance of unity and diverse churches that can make room for such different approaches to culture change. Plus, which type are you? You can find out before the book’s release by taking our free self-assessment today! Listen now! 


TAKE THE SELF-ASSESSMENT


Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed.

]]> 3160 no ToT Archive - You Can’t Say That in Church! with Brenna Blain https://podcast.truthovertribe.com/episodes/brenna-blain Abuse. Molestation. Same-sex attraction. Mental health crises. What if our hardest questions, secret struggles, and biggest doubts aren’t meant to stay secrets but can lead us closer to God’s heart? Brenna Blain is a contemporary theologian and the author of “Can I Say That?” She joins Patrick on the pod today to share her own journey of wrestling with God at the intersection of faith and suffering. Providing an open look into her past, she invites listeners to be vulnerable themselves, citing how God has consistently met her in the tension of her most complex questions and toughest circumstances. She discusses the profound power of honesty and vulnerability and how not all stories conclude with a clean-cut “Amazing Grace” ending. We hope this episode leaves you feeling deeply challenged and connected to a God who isn’t afraid of your questions. Listen now! Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0000 full 180 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon How Unsafe Questions Lead Us To God Abuse. Molestation. Same-sex attraction. Mental health crises. What if our hardest questions, secret struggles, and biggest doubts aren’t meant to stay secrets but can lead us closer to God’s heart? Brenna Blain is a contemporary theologian and the author of “Can I Say That?” She joins Patrick on the pod today to share her own journey of wrestling with God at the intersection of faith and suffering. Providing an open look into her past, she invites listeners to be vulnerable themselves, citing how God has consistently met her in the tension of her most complex questions and toughest circumstances. She discusses the profound power of honesty and vulnerability and how not all stories conclude with a clean-cut “Amazing Grace” ending. We hope this episode leaves you feeling deeply challenged and connected to a God who isn’t afraid of your questions. Listen now! Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Abuse. Molestation. Same-sex attraction. Mental health crises. What if our hardest questions, secret struggles, and biggest doubts aren’t meant to stay secrets but can lead us closer to God’s heart? Brenna Blain is a contemporary theologian and the author of “Can I Say That?” She joins Patrick on the pod today to share her own journey of wrestling with God at the intersection of faith and suffering. Providing an open look into her past, she invites listeners to be vulnerable themselves, citing how God has consistently met her in the tension of her most complex questions and toughest circumstances. She discusses the profound power of honesty and vulnerability and how not all stories conclude with a clean-cut “Amazing Grace” ending. We hope this episode leaves you feeling deeply challenged and connected to a God who isn’t afraid of your questions. Listen now!


Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed.

]]> 3908 no ToT Archive - Why Is Everyone So Anxious? with Steve Cuss https://podcast.choosetruthovertribe.com/episodes/anxiety-steve-cuss Everybody’s (still) talking about anxiety. We now know more about it, we’re more medicated for it, but it seems to be getting worse. Is there something about anxiety that we’re all missing? Steve Cuss, author, pastor, podcaster, and former chaplain, talks about anxiety in a way that few do. Today, he’s here to share some anxiety “secrets” from his book, Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs. He starts by defining anxiety and explains how chronic anxiety is a different form that’s usually based on a person’s unmet false needs. He discusses anxiety in the context of a group and what a healthy, nonanxious team looks like. He lists every human’s five core false needs and explains how we can identify our own. He shares how chronic anxiety spreads and where he sees anxiety expressing itself on a cultural, national level. Plus, how can we personally work on becoming a nonanxious presence in such an anxious world? Listen now! Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 168 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon How False Needs Fuel Chronic Anxiety Everybody’s (still) talking about anxiety. We now know more about it, we’re more medicated for it, but it seems to be getting worse. Is there something about anxiety that we’re all missing? Steve Cuss, author, pastor, podcaster, and former chaplain, talks about anxiety in a way that few do. Today, he’s here to share some anxiety “secrets” from his book, Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs. He starts by defining anxiety and explains how chronic anxiety is a different form that’s usually based on a person’s unmet false needs. He discusses anxiety in the context of a group and what a healthy, nonanxious team looks like. He lists every human’s five core false needs and explains how we can identify our own. He shares how chronic anxiety spreads and where he sees anxiety expressing itself on a cultural, national level. Plus, how can we personally work on becoming a nonanxious presence in such an anxious world? Listen now! Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Everybody’s (still) talking about anxiety. We now know more about it, we’re more medicated for it, but it seems to be getting worse. Is there something about anxiety that we’re all missing? Steve Cuss, author, pastor, podcaster, and former chaplain, talks about anxiety in a way that few do. Today, he’s here to share some anxiety “secrets” from his book, Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs. He starts by defining anxiety and explains how chronic anxiety is a different form that’s usually based on a person’s unmet false needs. He discusses anxiety in the context of a group and what a healthy, nonanxious team looks like. He lists every human’s five core false needs and explains how we can identify our own. He shares how chronic anxiety spreads and where he sees anxiety expressing itself on a cultural, national level. Plus, how can we personally work on becoming a nonanxious presence in such an anxious world? Listen now!


Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed.

]]> 3152 no ToT Archive - Faith Over Football with Mizzou Head Football Coach Eliah Drinkwitz https://podcast.choosetruthovertribe.com/episodes/mizzou-eliah-drinkwitz It’s finally football season! We’re kicking it off by sitting down with Mizzou head football coach, Eliah Drinkwitz. (M-I-Z, anyone?) Keith and Coach Drinkwitz start by tackling some deep questions about his success, whether or not he believes it’s the product of hard work or luck, and how he’s able to stay humble. He shares his story: how he grew up in a Christian home, how he got into coaching, and how he makes time for his family as a husband and a girl dad of four. Then, he gets into some sports-related topics: Has NIL ruined college football for fans? What are his thoughts on sports betting? And based on his players, would he agree with current statistics that many men are falling behind? Plus, where does he find it the most challenging to keep his Christian convictions? Listen now! Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 166 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon What’s it like to be a Christian SEC football coach? It’s finally football season! We’re kicking it off by sitting down with Mizzou head football coach, Eliah Drinkwitz. (M-I-Z, anyone?) Keith and Coach Drinkwitz start by tackling some deep questions about his success, whether or not he believes it’s the product of hard work or luck, and how he’s able to stay humble. He shares his story: how he grew up in a Christian home, how he got into coaching, and how he makes time for his family as a husband and a girl dad of four. Then, he gets into some sports-related topics: Has NIL ruined college football for fans? What are his thoughts on sports betting? And based on his players, would he agree with current statistics that many men are falling behind? Plus, where does he find it the most challenging to keep his Christian convictions? Listen now! Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. It’s finally football season! We’re kicking it off by sitting down with Mizzou head football coach, Eliah Drinkwitz. (M-I-Z, anyone?) Keith and Coach Drinkwitz start by tackling some deep questions about his success, whether or not he believes it’s the product of hard work or luck, and how he’s able to stay humble. He shares his story: how he grew up in a Christian home, how he got into coaching, and how he makes time for his family as a husband and a girl dad of four. Then, he gets into some sports-related topics: Has NIL ruined college football for fans? What are his thoughts on sports betting? And based on his players, would he agree with current statistics that many men are falling behind? Plus, where does he find it the most challenging to keep his Christian convictions? Listen now!


Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed.

]]> 3600 no ToT Archive - Culture Change Starts with You + The Person “Doing It Wrong” https://podcast.choosetruthovertribe.com/episodes/christian-culture-engagement Most Christians agree that they must be culturally engaged. But there’s less agreement on how affecting cultural change is best accomplished. Which approach do you take? Maybe you’re like an advisor who wants to make gradual strides from the top down. Or maybe you’re more like a prophet who isn’t afraid to call out injustice and demand immediate change. Which is the right method? Both! Today, Keith and Patrick break down these two approaches to engaging with today’s culture, explaining how Christian “insiders” and “outsiders” are both necessary effectors of change. They provide biblical, historical, and modern-day examples of each to demonstrate why we must own our differences and work together to be Christlike culture changers. Listen now! Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 161 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon 2 Strategies for Christian Cultural Engagement Most Christians agree that they must be culturally engaged. But there’s less agreement on how affecting cultural change is best accomplished. Which approach do you take? Maybe you’re like an advisor who wants to make gradual strides from the top down. Or maybe you’re more like a prophet who isn’t afraid to call out injustice and demand immediate change. Which is the right method? Both! Today, Keith and Patrick break down these two approaches to engaging with today’s culture, explaining how Christian “insiders” and “outsiders” are both necessary effectors of change. They provide biblical, historical, and modern-day examples of each to demonstrate why we must own our differences and work together to be Christlike culture changers. Listen now! Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Most Christians agree that they must be culturally engaged. But there’s less agreement on how affecting cultural change is best accomplished. Which approach do you take? Maybe you’re like an advisor who wants to make gradual strides from the top down. Or maybe you’re more like a prophet who isn’t afraid to call out injustice and demand immediate change. Which is the right method? Both! Today, Keith and Patrick break down these two approaches to engaging with today’s culture, explaining how Christian “insiders” and “outsiders” are both necessary effectors of change. They provide biblical, historical, and modern-day examples of each to demonstrate why we must own our differences and work together to be Christlike culture changers. Listen now!


Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed.

]]> 3009 no ToT Archive - You Don’t Deconstruct from Jesus with Brant Hansen https://podcast.choosetruthovertribe.com/episodes/brant-hansen Life is hard. God is good. Let’s dance. That’s the mantra (and the book title) of today’s podcast guest, Brant Hansen. Brant is an award-winning author and radio show host whose life provides a tangible example of the joy often missing in Christianity today. But his joy doesn’t stem from ignorance or a life free of trauma. Hear him explain to Keith how even though he could have deconstructed his faith, he never could fathom deconstructing from Jesus himself. He uses his own “strange” experiences to illustrate Jesus’s model of Christian neighboring and radical generosity. He also touches on gender roles and a true, biblical vision for masculinity. Need a little joy? You won’t want to miss this one! Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 158 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Can you experience joy in a world gone mad? Life is hard. God is good. Let’s dance. That’s the mantra (and the book title) of today’s podcast guest, Brant Hansen. Brant is an award-winning author and radio show host whose life provides a tangible example of the joy often missing in Christianity today. But his joy doesn’t stem from ignorance or a life free of trauma. Hear him explain to Keith how even though he could have deconstructed his faith, he never could fathom deconstructing from Jesus himself. He uses his own “strange” experiences to illustrate Jesus’s model of Christian neighboring and radical generosity. He also touches on gender roles and a true, biblical vision for masculinity. Need a little joy? You won’t want to miss this one! Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Life is hard. God is good. Let’s dance. That’s the mantra (and the book title) of today’s podcast guest, Brant Hansen. Brant is an award-winning author and radio show host whose life provides a tangible example of the joy often missing in Christianity today. But his joy doesn’t stem from ignorance or a life free of trauma. Hear him explain to Keith how even though he could have deconstructed his faith, he never could fathom deconstructing from Jesus himself. He uses his own “strange” experiences to illustrate Jesus’s model of Christian neighboring and radical generosity. He also touches on gender roles and a true, biblical vision for masculinity. Need a little joy? You won’t want to miss this one!


Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed.

]]> 3374 no ToT Archive - Is a Smartphone a Dumb Idea for Kids? https://podcast.choosetruthovertribe.com/episodes/smartphones-social-media-children What’s happening to Gen Z? Since 2010, this generation has seen a 150% increase in depression. One in four teen girls reports experiencing a major depressive disorder in the last year. 37% of college students report feeling anxious “all the time.” New research shows that social media is no longer just a correlation to this problem, but the root cause. Drawing data from Jonathan Haidt’s latest book, “The Anxious Generation,” Keith and Patrick team up on the pod to examine Gen Z’s current mental health crisis. Hear how smartphones and social media *literally* rewire a child’s developing brain and how this leads to negative outcomes such as less sleep, higher rates of major depressive disorders, loneliness, suicidal tendencies, poor education, eating disorders, and more. Plus, when is the worst time to give a boy and a girl a smartphone, and how does gender play a distinct role? Are we all, adults included, addicted to our phones? And what about parental pushbacks to withholding smartphones from children? Shouldn’t kids have a phone in case of an emergency? Listen now and learn some practical next steps you can take to protect your children from these devices that are destroying their mental health. Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Wed, 01 May 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 148 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon How Smartphones and Social Media Are Destroying Children’s Mental Health What’s happening to Gen Z? Since 2010, this generation has seen a 150% increase in depression. One in four teen girls reports experiencing a major depressive disorder in the last year. 37% of college students report feeling anxious “all the time.” New research shows that social media is no longer just a correlation to this problem, but the root cause. Drawing data from Jonathan Haidt’s latest book, “The Anxious Generation,” Keith and Patrick team up on the pod to examine Gen Z’s current mental health crisis. Hear how smartphones and social media *literally* rewire a child’s developing brain and how this leads to negative outcomes such as less sleep, higher rates of major depressive disorders, loneliness, suicidal tendencies, poor education, eating disorders, and more. Plus, when is the worst time to give a boy and a girl a smartphone, and how does gender play a distinct role? Are we all, adults included, addicted to our phones? And what about parental pushbacks to withholding smartphones from children? Shouldn’t kids have a phone in case of an emergency? Listen now and learn some practical next steps you can take to protect your children from these devices that are destroying their mental health. Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. What’s happening to Gen Z? Since 2010, this generation has seen a 150% increase in depression. One in four teen girls reports experiencing a major depressive disorder in the last year. 37% of college students report feeling anxious “all the time.” New research shows that social media is no longer just a correlation to this problem, but the root cause. Drawing data from Jonathan Haidt’s latest book, “The Anxious Generation,” Keith and Patrick team up on the pod to examine Gen Z’s current mental health crisis. Hear how smartphones and social media *literally* rewire a child’s developing brain and how this leads to negative outcomes such as less sleep, higher rates of major depressive disorders, loneliness, suicidal tendencies, poor education, eating disorders, and more. Plus, when is the worst time to give a boy and a girl a smartphone, and how does gender play a distinct role? Are we all, adults included, addicted to our phones? And what about parental pushbacks to withholding smartphones from children? Shouldn’t kids have a phone in case of an emergency? Listen now and learn some practical next steps you can take to protect your children from these devices that are destroying their mental health.


Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed.

]]> 4614 no ToT Archive - Look What You Made Me Do: How Incentives Shape Our Behavior https://podcast.choosetruthovertribe.com/episodes/look-what-you-made-me-do Incentives motivate human behavior. Incentives can be external or internal. The Bible uses incentives to encourage obedience to God. Incentives are everywhere and shape decisions in many areas of life. While incentives can solve problems, they sometimes have unintended effects or corrupt motivations. God offers incentives for those who love him like eternal life. Takeaways: 1. Incentives motivate all human behavior, whether external or internal. 2. Incentives are used throughout society in both positive and negative ways. 3. The Bible openly uses incentives to encourage obedience to God. 4. Incentives can have unintended consequences if not carefully considered. 5. God offers the greatest incentives of eternal life and joy for those who love him above all else. Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000 full 137 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon 4 ways incentives make us do the things we do (whether we know it or not) Incentives motivate human behavior. Incentives can be external or internal. The Bible uses incentives to encourage obedience to God. Incentives are everywhere and shape decisions in many areas of life. While incentives can solve problems, they sometimes have unintended effects or corrupt motivations. God offers incentives for those who love him like eternal life. Takeaways: 1. Incentives motivate all human behavior, whether external or internal. 2. Incentives are used throughout society in both positive and negative ways. 3. The Bible openly uses incentives to encourage obedience to God. 4. Incentives can have unintended consequences if not carefully considered. 5. God offers the greatest incentives of eternal life and joy for those who love him above all else. Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Incentives motivate human behavior. Incentives can be external or internal. The Bible uses incentives to encourage obedience to God. Incentives are everywhere and shape decisions in many areas of life. While incentives can solve problems, they sometimes have unintended effects or corrupt motivations. God offers incentives for those who love him like eternal life.


Takeaways:

1. Incentives motivate all human behavior, whether external or internal.


2. Incentives are used throughout society in both positive and negative ways.


3. The Bible openly uses incentives to encourage obedience to God.


4. Incentives can have unintended consequences if not carefully considered.


5. God offers the greatest incentives of eternal life and joy for those who love him above all else.


Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed.

]]> 3967 no ToT Archive - A Skeptic's Guide to the Enneagram with Jesse Eubanks https://podcast.choosetruthovertribe.com/episodes/skeptics-guide-enneagram New Age. Demonic. A self-obsessive trap. The enneagram has taken much heat from critics, many Christians being chief among them. But is there a bigger, redemptive case for the enneagram in the Christian life? Jesse Eubanks, enneagram coach, host of The EnneaCast podcast, and author of “How We Relate: Understanding God, Yourself, and Others Through the Enneagram,” believes so. Today, he joins Patrick to address some of the toughest critiques of the enneagram and explain how the truth within the test can be utilized for good, both in the church and through cultural engagement. He addresses why the enneagram is so popular, whether or not the test infringes on biblical soul care, the temptation to give your personality type more explanatory power than it can handle, and whether or not the enneagram reinforces the harmful teachings of self-expressive individualism. Plus, is identity internal or external, and is there a risk of the test allowing narcissism to set in? Listen now! Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0000 full 122 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Is the enneagram demonic? Or a tool Christians can use for good? New Age. Demonic. A self-obsessive trap. The enneagram has taken much heat from critics, many Christians being chief among them. But is there a bigger, redemptive case for the enneagram in the Christian life? Jesse Eubanks, enneagram coach, host of The EnneaCast podcast, and author of “How We Relate: Understanding God, Yourself, and Others Through the Enneagram,” believes so. Today, he joins Patrick to address some of the toughest critiques of the enneagram and explain how the truth within the test can be utilized for good, both in the church and through cultural engagement. He addresses why the enneagram is so popular, whether or not the test infringes on biblical soul care, the temptation to give your personality type more explanatory power than it can handle, and whether or not the enneagram reinforces the harmful teachings of self-expressive individualism. Plus, is identity internal or external, and is there a risk of the test allowing narcissism to set in? Listen now! Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. New Age. Demonic. A self-obsessive trap. The enneagram has taken much heat from critics, many Christians being chief among them. But is there a bigger, redemptive case for the enneagram in the Christian life? Jesse Eubanks, enneagram coach, host of The EnneaCast podcast, and author of “How We Relate: Understanding God, Yourself, and Others Through the Enneagram,” believes so. Today, he joins Patrick to address some of the toughest critiques of the enneagram and explain how the truth within the test can be utilized for good, both in the church and through cultural engagement. He addresses why the enneagram is so popular, whether or not the test infringes on biblical soul care, the temptation to give your personality type more explanatory power than it can handle, and whether or not the enneagram reinforces the harmful teachings of self-expressive individualism. Plus, is identity internal or external, and is there a risk of the test allowing narcissism to set in? Listen now!


Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed.

]]> 3725 no ToT Archive - A Positive Vision for Masculinity https://podcast.choosetruthovertribe.com/episodes/positive-vision-masculinity Oh, man! What’s going on with men these days? Across the board, statistics show that men are falling behind. Has our culture changed in a way that disadvantages them? Have accusations of “toxic masculinity” thrown men into a shame spiral that leaves them feeling helpless? Here’s the deal: Discussing this topic in no way means that we’re anti-woman or giving up the idea of gender equality. Today, you’ll hear Keith and Patrick examine the statistics, citing how men are falling behind in education, the labor force, and relationships and the resulting rise in “deaths of despair” among men. They’ll discuss our changing cultural attitudes toward men and some of the societal, structural challenges that men face. Finally, they propose some solutions to finding a positive vision for masculinity in a more equal world. This episode is sure to leave you thinking. Listen now! Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 09:30:00 -0000 full 106 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Has our culture changed in a way that disadvantages men? Oh, man! What’s going on with men these days? Across the board, statistics show that men are falling behind. Has our culture changed in a way that disadvantages them? Have accusations of “toxic masculinity” thrown men into a shame spiral that leaves them feeling helpless? Here’s the deal: Discussing this topic in no way means that we’re anti-woman or giving up the idea of gender equality. Today, you’ll hear Keith and Patrick examine the statistics, citing how men are falling behind in education, the labor force, and relationships and the resulting rise in “deaths of despair” among men. They’ll discuss our changing cultural attitudes toward men and some of the societal, structural challenges that men face. Finally, they propose some solutions to finding a positive vision for masculinity in a more equal world. This episode is sure to leave you thinking. Listen now! Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Oh, man! What’s going on with men these days? Across the board, statistics show that men are falling behind. Has our culture changed in a way that disadvantages them? Have accusations of “toxic masculinity” thrown men into a shame spiral that leaves them feeling helpless? Here’s the deal: Discussing this topic in no way means that we’re anti-woman or giving up the idea of gender equality. Today, you’ll hear Keith and Patrick examine the statistics, citing how men are falling behind in education, the labor force, and relationships and the resulting rise in “deaths of despair” among men. They’ll discuss our changing cultural attitudes toward men and some of the societal, structural challenges that men face. Finally, they propose some solutions to finding a positive vision for masculinity in a more equal world. This episode is sure to leave you thinking. Listen now!


Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed.

]]> 3996 no ToT Archive - Are Atheists Reconsidering Christianity? with Justin Brierley https://podcast.choosetruthovertribe.com/episodes/atheists-christianity-justin-brierley Perhaps no Christian has spent more time talking with big-name atheists than Justin Brierley. His radio show-made-podcast, Unbelievable?, models healthy discourse between Christians and those who doubt the faith. Such conversations led to his forthcoming book, “The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God,” which Justin discusses with Patrick in today’s episode. Hear about the collapse of “New Atheism” and how today’s atheists have increasingly more in common with conservative Christians, especially concerning transgender issues and critical theory. Plus, do today’s atheists simply see Christianity as a “useful lie” that’s helped shape human rights issues, or are secular thinkers reconsidering Christianity as a whole? Listen now!  Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:30:00 -0000 Are Atheists Reconsidering Christianity? with Justin Brierley full 102 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon Are secular thinkers considering Christianity again? Perhaps no Christian has spent more time talking with big-name atheists than Justin Brierley. His radio show-made-podcast, Unbelievable?, models healthy discourse between Christians and those who doubt the faith. Such conversations led to his forthcoming book, “The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God,” which Justin discusses with Patrick in today’s episode. Hear about the collapse of “New Atheism” and how today’s atheists have increasingly more in common with conservative Christians, especially concerning transgender issues and critical theory. Plus, do today’s atheists simply see Christianity as a “useful lie” that’s helped shape human rights issues, or are secular thinkers reconsidering Christianity as a whole? Listen now!  Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Perhaps no Christian has spent more time talking with big-name atheists than Justin Brierley. His radio show-made-podcast, Unbelievable?, models healthy discourse between Christians and those who doubt the faith. Such conversations led to his forthcoming book, “The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God,” which Justin discusses with Patrick in today’s episode. Hear about the collapse of “New Atheism” and how today’s atheists have increasingly more in common with conservative Christians, especially concerning transgender issues and critical theory. Plus, do today’s atheists simply see Christianity as a “useful lie” that’s helped shape human rights issues, or are secular thinkers reconsidering Christianity as a whole? Listen now! 


Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed.

]]> 3953 no ToT Archive - Why Americans Read Less (& Why We Should Care More) https://podcast.choosetruthovertribe.com/episodes/americans-reading-less Well-read? Well, that’s dead. But is it true? Are Americans really reading far less today than in the past? According to recent polls, the answer is yes. Research shows that the current median for American adults is reading five books per year, with half of adults reading less than that. But why are we reading less? And why does it matter? On today’s episode, fellow bookworms Keith and Patrick give a quick cultural analysis of the ways that lower literacy rates are impacting both the culture and the church. They describe oral cultures of the past, citing that America is neither an oral nor a literary culture, but that the digital era has forever changed the way that we take in information. And how should the church respond, particularly Christian leaders? The two end with some practical tips, giving suggestions for why, what, when, and how to read more. Listen now!  Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Wed, 31 May 2023 09:30:00 -0000 Why Americans Read Less (& Why We Should Care More) full 100 Patrick Miller, Keith Simon How lower literacy rates are impacting the culture and the church Well-read? Well, that’s dead. But is it true? Are Americans really reading far less today than in the past? According to recent polls, the answer is yes. Research shows that the current median for American adults is reading five books per year, with half of adults reading less than that. But why are we reading less? And why does it matter? On today’s episode, fellow bookworms Keith and Patrick give a quick cultural analysis of the ways that lower literacy rates are impacting both the culture and the church. They describe oral cultures of the past, citing that America is neither an oral nor a literary culture, but that the digital era has forever changed the way that we take in information. And how should the church respond, particularly Christian leaders? The two end with some practical tips, giving suggestions for why, what, when, and how to read more. Listen now!  Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed. Well-read? Well, that’s dead. But is it true? Are Americans really reading far less today than in the past? According to recent polls, the answer is yes. Research shows that the current median for American adults is reading five books per year, with half of adults reading less than that. But why are we reading less? And why does it matter? On today’s episode, fellow bookworms Keith and Patrick give a quick cultural analysis of the ways that lower literacy rates are impacting both the culture and the church. They describe oral cultures of the past, citing that America is neither an oral nor a literary culture, but that the digital era has forever changed the way that we take in information. And how should the church respond, particularly Christian leaders? The two end with some practical tips, giving suggestions for why, what, when, and how to read more. Listen now! 


Note: This episode is from our previous podcast, Truth Over Tribe. We’ve kept a few of these conversations on our feed because they're worth revisiting, but the tone and focus have shifted from what we’re doing now on Not Just Sunday. For new episodes focused on how Christians can live out a full-time faith, check out Not Just Sunday, right here on the same feed.

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