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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.