• Unlock Fifteen: The Bible Invites Surrender
    2026/09/01
    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 the Bible brings us to one, heart-level question: Do I actually trust God enough to submit to what he says? In this final episode of our Unlocking the Bible series, we talk about the tension that happens when God's Word presses against our preferences, our culture, and our understanding of what is right. Who gets the final say in your life: you or God? We'll explore the difference between treating the Bible like a menu and treating it like a prescription, and why surrender to God's Word isn't about tyranny, but about trusting that he truly has the words of life. 🔔 Subscribe now so you don't miss our next series, You Can Do Hard Things! 👀 We'll see you back here on September 29. 📚 Have you started reading for book club yet? You helped us choose East of Eden by John Steinbeck. Now it's time to get reading! You've got until November 17, so grab your copy here today! 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. 📫 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.
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  • Unlock Fourteen: How To Wrestle with the Bible
    2026/08/25
    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 culture, our experiences, or what we desperately want to be true. And when those questions aren't taken seriously, it's easy to start wondering whether we can trust God at all. In this fourteenth episode of our Unlocking the Bible series, we talk about what to do when Scripture doesn't make sense, when it challenges your cultural assumptions, or when you simply don't like what it seems to be saying. From Job's questions to the Bible's difficult passages about violence, we'll explore how to name your questions, pray through them, dig into the evidence, and wrestle honestly without walking away from God. 📚 Have you started reading for book club yet? You helped us choose East of Eden by John Steinbeck. Now it's time to get reading! You've got until November 17, so grab your copy here today! 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss our current series, Unlocking the Bible. 👀 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. 📫 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.
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  • Unlock Thirteen: Understanding the Bible’s Genres
    2026/08/18
    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 may be arranged around a theme rather than chronology. And when you're reading someone else's letter, you need to understand what was happening with the original audience. So, in this fourteenth episode of our Unlocking the Bible series, we unlock the Bible's major genres: from history and poetry to wisdom literature, letters, law, parables, apocalyptic writing, genealogies, and sermons. We'll look at what makes each genre unique, some of the common mistakes we make when reading them, and how understanding genre can help us hear the message the biblical authors intended to communicate. 📚 And the winning book is... East of Eden by John Steinbeck. Thanks for helping us choose our next book club pick! You've got until November 17 to read this one. Go ahead and grab your copy here today! 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss our current series, Unlocking the Bible. 👀 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. 📫 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.
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  • Unlock Twelve: How to Pray the Bible
    2026/08/11
    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 that has transformed their prayer lives: praying Scripture. Together, they discuss why so many of us struggle with distracted, repetitive, or self-centered prayers, how the Bible gives us the language to pray God's heart, and several practical ways to begin praying through Scripture. Whether you've never known what to say in prayer or you've been following Jesus for decades, this conversation will help you move beyond obligation and into a richer conversation with God. 📚 And the winning book is... East of Eden by John Steinbeck. Thanks for helping us choose our next book club pick! You've got until November 17 to read this one. Go ahead and grab your copy here today! 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss our current series, Unlocking the Bible. 👀 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. 📫 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.
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  • Unlock Eleven: How Do I Actually Apply the Bible?
    2026/08/04
    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 episode of our Unlocking the Bible series, we explore one of the most practical skills every Bible reader needs: how to faithfully apply God's Word. Along the way, we unpack common mistakes that can lead to misapplication before introducing a simple four-part framework that helps move the Bible from something you know to something you live. We finish by walking through a passage step by step so you can see exactly what biblical application looks like in everyday life. 📚 VOTE NOW: Will you help us choose our next book club read? Cast your vote here. Our winning book will be announced here on August 11. 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss our current series, Unlocking the Bible. 👀 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. 📫 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.
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  • Not Just Sunday Book Club: A Christian Discussion of Theo of Golden
    2026/07/28
    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, and ordinary acts of love. We explore the book's rich biblical themes, including what it means to see others as God sees them, practice hidden acts of generosity, enter into others' suffering with empathy, and believe that no one is beyond redemption. We also share what we loved, where we thought the novel fell short, and why stories like this can awaken our imagination for the kind of life Jesus invites us to live. Plus, we share the five books we're considering for our next book club and we want you to help us choose our next read! Vote using the link below. 📚 VOTE NOW: Will you help us choose our next book club read? Cast your vote here. Our winning book will be announced here on August 11. 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss our current series, Unlocking the Bible. 👀 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. 📫 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.
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  • Unlock Ten: The Bible Wasn’t Written To You
    2026/07/21
    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 culture. BUT. It was written for us. In this tenth episode of our Unlocking the Bible series, we explore seven key realities of the ancient world, from food insecurity and Roman occupation to patronage and family life, that will completely change the way you read the Bible. When you understand the original audience first, you'll discover a clearer picture of what God was saying then and what he's saying to us today. 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss our current series, Unlocking the Bible. 👀 📚 Book club is NEXT WEEK! Wrap up your reading & tune in for our special book discussion episode on July 28. 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. 📫 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.
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  • Unlock Nine: Find Your Place in the New Testament Story
    2026/07/14
    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 birth of the church and the promise of restoration, the New Testament isn't just history. It's the story we're living in right now. In this episode, we unpack the Bible's three final acts, explain what it means to live between Jesus' first and second coming, and explore how seeing yourself in God's story changes the way you view your purpose, your struggles, and your everyday life. 🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss our current series, Unlocking the Bible. 👀 📚 Book club is almost here! Grab your copy of Theo of Golden here & tune in for our special book discussion episode on July 28. 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. 📫 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.
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    25 分