Not Just Sunday: Christian Life, Following Jesus, & Daily Discipleship
Patrick Miller, Keith Simon
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Patrick Miller, Keith Simon
▶ WebplayerReady 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.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 42:25
We used to do hard things. But somewhere along the way, something’s changed. We’ve been tamed. Our lives are filled with easy buttons. And deep down, we all know the truth: an…
Sep 1, 2026 · 24:00
We've spent this series learning how to read the Bible: understanding its big story, its genres, its historical context, and how to apply it to our lives. But eventually, reading…
Aug 25, 2026 · 47:01
What do you do when the Bible says something you don't understand, or something you really don't like? Sometimes our hardest questions aren't intellectual; they press against our…
Aug 18, 2026 · 49:31
Did you know: Not everything in the Bible is meant to be read exactly the same way? A proverb isn't a promise. A metaphor isn't meant to be taken literally. A historical account…
Aug 11, 2026 · 34:10
What if the biggest thing missing from your prayer life... is your Bible? In this twelfth episode of our Unlocking the Bible series, Keith and Patrick explore one simple practice…
Aug 4, 2026 · 36:38
Too often, we walk away from the Bible with more knowledge but very little change. But God's Word wasn't given simply to inform us; it was given to transform us. In this eleventh…
Jul 28, 2026 · 1:02:07
It's time for another Not Just Sunday Book Club episode! Today, we're discussing Theo of Golden by Allen Levi, a novel that's captivated readers with its vision of beauty, hope,…
Jul 21, 2026 · 39:57
One of the biggest mistakes we make is assuming the Bible was written directly to us. It wasn't. It was written to real people living in a very different time, place, and…
Jul 14, 2026 · 25:15
Last week, we explored the story of the Old Testament. This week, we discover how the New Testament completes and continues that story. From Jesus announcing God's kingdom to the…
Jul 7, 2026 · 21:27
Last week, we explored the idea that every person lives inside a story. This week, we begin unpacking the Bible's story by looking at the three major movements of the Old…
Jun 30, 2026 · 25:45
The stories we believe shape the lives we live. Whether it's our family background, cultural values, or past experiences, every one of us is living inside a story that helps us…
Jun 23, 2026 · 50:03
For many, one question stands in the way of reading the Bible: Can it actually be trusted? In this episode of our Unlocking the Bible series, we explore the historical…
Jun 16, 2026 · 47:37
Ever feel lost when you open your Bible? That's understandable. The Bible isn't a single book. It's a library of 66 books written by dozens of authors across more than 1,500…
Jun 9, 2026 · 37:13
Could you be reading the Bible for good advice while missing the good news altogether? Many Christians approach the Bible looking for principles, rules, and practical tips for…
Jun 2, 2026 · 47:34
For many Christians, Bible reading slowly becomes a performance metric, a checklist, or a search for information rather than transformation. But what if one of the main purposes…
May 26, 2026 · 49:57
Many people read the Bible like it’s a book of rules, heroic examples, or a spiritual self-improvement guide. But according to Jesus himself, the whole Bible is actually about…
May 19, 2026 · 33:48
Have you forgotten what a gift the Bible really is? In this second episode of our Unlocking the Bible series, we explore why the Bible is far more than just information,…
May 12, 2026 · 17:01
Ten minutes doesn’t sound like much. But what if ten minutes a day in the Bible could actually change your life? In this first episode of our new series, Unlocking the Bible, we…
May 5, 2026 · 48:36
In America, we’re told that if we work hard, make good choices, and play by the rules, we’ll succeed. But is that actually how life works? In this *final* episode of our Not Just…
Apr 28, 2026 · 55:22
Why are fewer people having kids, and does it really matter? In recent years, birth rates have dropped dramatically across the U.S. and much of the world. While many assume it’s…
Apr 21, 2026 · 49:41
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…
Apr 14, 2026 · 1:04:24
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…
Apr 7, 2026 · 31:35
"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…
Mar 31, 2026 · 59:46
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,…
Mar 29, 2026 · 1:15:03
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…
Mar 24, 2026 · 1:11:47
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…
Mar 17, 2026 · 1:08:13
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…
Mar 10, 2026 · 55:49
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…
Mar 3, 2026 · 59:29
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…
Feb 24, 2026 · 47:00
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…
Feb 17, 2026 · 1:00:34
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…
Feb 10, 2026 · 1:20:00
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…
Feb 3, 2026 · 53:47
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…
Jan 27, 2026 · 37:03
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…
Jan 20, 2026 · 40:39
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…
Jan 13, 2026 · 48:39
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…
Jan 6, 2026 · 50:29
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…
Jan 1, 2026 · 46:11
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…
Dec 2, 2025 · 57:03
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…
Nov 25, 2025 · 55:50
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…
Nov 18, 2025 · 43:14
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…
Nov 11, 2025 · 53:17
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…
Nov 4, 2025 · 51:33
"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…
Oct 28, 2025 · 52:19
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…
Oct 21, 2025 · 38:07
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…
Oct 14, 2025 · 52:34
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…
Oct 7, 2025 · 45:59
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…
Sep 30, 2025 · 47:59
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…
Sep 23, 2025 · 46:14
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…
Sep 16, 2025 · 47:52
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…
Sep 9, 2025 · 49:37
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…
Sep 2, 2025 · 4:49
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…
Apr 9, 2025 · 58:32
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!…
Apr 3, 2025 · 56:34
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…
Mar 19, 2025 · 52:35
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,…
Feb 12, 2025 · 1:06:13
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…
Feb 5, 2025 · 1:17:49
“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…
Jan 29, 2025 · 1:05:34
“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…
Jan 22, 2025 · 46:25
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…
Jan 8, 2025 · 1:11:39
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…
Jan 1, 2025 · 52:40
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…
Dec 11, 2024 · 1:05:08
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…
Sep 18, 2024 · 52:32
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…
Sep 4, 2024 · 1:00:00
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…
Jul 31, 2024 · 50:09
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…
Jul 10, 2024 · 56:14
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…
May 1, 2024 · 1:16:54
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…
Feb 14, 2024 · 1:06:07
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…
Nov 1, 2023 · 1:02:05
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…
Jul 12, 2023 · 1:06:36
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…
Jun 14, 2023 · 1:05:53
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…
May 31, 2023 · 1:00:34
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…
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