Not Just Sunday: Christian Life, Following Jesus, & Daily Discipleship

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.