Explore every episode of the podcast NOT the Sermon
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Episode 44: "Goat Drop" | 04 nov. 2024 | 00:47:56 | |
In this episode, Jamie & Eric bring on one of our faithful Sermonots to perform a roast rap, we talk about the greek word "ekklesia", and about how pastors aren't funny. Shooting the Skybalon: Charlie's roast rap Your Greek is Showing: Ekklesia So Help Meme God: Pastors aren't that funny Houston, We Have a Question: Feeling self-aware during worship | |||
| Episode 43: "Related by Mirth" | 28 oct. 2024 | 00:45:45 | |
In this episode, Jamie and Eric discuss ghosts and pastor (princess) appreciation month. We also break the internet (and our brains) with a new segment called "Sermonception," where we review Mike Winger's review of an Andy Stanley sermon.
Shooting the Skybalon: Our 1st Anniversary & Phoenix gets "cawed" at Shady Theology: Ghosts and the Paranormal Pester the Pastor: Pastor Appreciation Month Sermonception: We review Mike Winger's review of Andy Stanley's sermon. | |||
| Episode 42: "Separation of Lunch and State" | 21 oct. 2024 | 00:48:10 | |
In this episode, Jamie & Eric discuss Satan, do some Mad Lib worship, and dive into some strange scriptures about teleportation. They are also joined by their first-ever guest caller.
Shooting the Skybalon: Trump reads Genesis 1. Traumatizing Aubrey (again). Preach week Shady Theology: Satan How Great is Our Pod: Mad Libs Worship The Bible Says Whaaat?!: Eglon's detailed death. Phillip teleports | |||
| Episode 41: "Show Me Your Heresy" | 14 oct. 2024 | 00:48:25 | |
In this episode, Jamie and Eric discuss the Christian Zombie apocalypse, whether or not Christians should celebrate Halloween, and how a stale cookie started "Crumblgate" in Australia. Shooting the Skybalon: communion in the bathroom. Jamie's bible goof Houston, We Have a Question: the saints who resurrect in Jerusalem Shady Theology: Halloween - reject, receive, or redeem? Weird News: fake Crumbl cookies in Australia | |||
| Episode 40: "Is Cheeses Your Personal Flavor?" | 07 oct. 2024 | 00:46:07 | |
In this episode, Eric & Jamie are joined by "Beef", a friend and avid listener of the podcast. They talk about the names of God, our most embarrassing moments, and the state of preaching in the Church. Shooting the Skybalon: Jamie lost his voice/Introducing Beef Shady Theology: God's Name/Jesus' name Let's Be Honest: Our most embarrassing moments. Eric's Edumakation: The principles of teaching: information, inspiration, and application. | |||
| Episode 39: "Southwest Exegesis Seminary" | 30 sept. 2024 | 00:45:39 | |
In this episode, Jamie and Eric get unhinged early. They talk about weird worship, infant baptism vs. baby dedication, and about pastors who pee sitting down. Shooting the Skybalon: Church Mad Lib Weird Worship: Our God Has an Awful Song Pester the Pastor: Infant Baptism vs. Baby Dedication So Help Meme God: Pastors who pee sitting down | |||
| Episode 38: "Gospel Sandwich" | 23 sept. 2024 | 00:45:12 | |
In the episode we go from silly, to SERIOUS, back to silly as we talk about worship fails, the unpardonable sin, and a man who claimed a warm bag of Fritos kicked off his crime spree. Shooting the Skybalon: Eric, the hula hoop champion So Help Meme God: elder castration Houston, We Have a Question: The unpardonable sin Weird News: Fritos and Crime | |||
| Episode 37: "International Laffy Taffy Anointing" | 16 sept. 2024 | 00:48:43 | |
In this episode, Jamie and Eric celebrate Phoenix's return! They also talk about the phrase "God told me", discuss some strange bible verses about rotting underwear, and talk about navigating seasons of change and transition. Shooting the Skybalon: Phoenix is back! Shady Theology: "God told me" The Bible Says Whaaat? Rotting underwear & pigs with nose rings Pester the Pastor: Navigating Seasons, transitions, and change | |||
| Episode 36: "Ground Control to Major Mistake" | 09 sept. 2024 | 00:49:09 | |
In this episode of NTS Jamie and Eric test their knowledge of Gen-A language, they talk about the merits of wearing shorts to church, and discuss Christianity and environmentalism. Shooting the Skybalon: The Gen Alpha Slang Quiz Houston, we have a question: Do people turn into angels? and What is a hedge of protection? So Help Meme God: Theo Von- Shorts in the church Shady Theology: Christians and Environmentalism | |||
| Episode 35: "Giant Killer, Demon Griller" | 02 sept. 2024 | 00:43:54 | |
In this episode of NTS Jamie and Eric talk about Jamie's chronic lateness, whether or not the Bible is pro-slavery, and they release a new song in the style of Elevation Worship.
Shooting the Skybalon: being late, country music, the Tooth Fairy Shady Theology: Is the Bible pro-slavery? How Great Is Our Pod: "Slaying Giants" By Elevation Worship Pester the Pastor: When people leave the church. | |||
| Episode 34: "Hurkle- Durkling" | 26 août 2024 | 00:47:58 | |
In this episode, Jamie and Eric talk about embarrassing gym moments, the insanity of YouTube preachers, and how to handle family members who have been politically hijacked.
Shooting the Skybalon: middle names, Jamie jogged, Eric at the gym Eric's Edumakation: Righteousness Shady Theology: YouTube Preachers Pester the Pastor: How do you handle politically hijacked people? | |||
| Episode 33: "Baldy-Locks and the 2 Bears" | 19 août 2024 | 00:47:24 | |
In this episode, Jamie and Eric discuss how to answer fools, (or not answer them?), repackaged ancient heresies, and why the Secret Service decided to steal a bathroom. Shooting the Skybalon: 90's Alternative, the tree climber, "Lord Father" The Bible Says What?!: Answering a fool, Elijah and the Bears Houston, we have a question: Unitarian Christian Alliance, polygamy Odd News: The Secret Service steals a bathroom
Link to Jamie's Blog: Baldy Locks and the 2 Bears | |||
| Epidsode 32: "Shofar, So Good" | 12 août 2024 | 00:47:46 | |
Shooting the Skybalon: Summer break, a call from an odd listener, Season 2 Song Shady Theology: Oklahoma and the Bible So Help Meme God: Shofar (do, do, do) Pester the Pastor: Eric's New Promotion | |||
| Episode 31 : "A Very Minor Wordy Dirty" | 08 juil. 2024 | 00:47:48 | |
Shooting the Skybalon: Bean water & road kill Pester the Pastor: What career would Jamie have if he weren't a pastor? Eric's Edumakation: Human rights Weird Worship: "When it hurts like hell" | |||
| Episode 30: "Super Mega Double Episode Season Finale" | 27 mai 2024 | 01:26:23 | |
You are in for a treat. The NTS Crew, Jamie & Eric, joined by Phoenix (Caw Caw) recorded a live show with YOU, the Sermonots. The boys talk about the season in review, sing and write a new original song, and answer some live questions from the audience. Tune in for Season 2 coming this Fall. Shooting the Skybalon: Not the Sermon in Review with crowd responses Shady Theology: How should Christians react when church leadership fails? How Great is Our Pod: My Name is On a Mailbox, More x1000, Sermonot song Pester the Pastor: Christians who cuss Houston, we have a question: Crowd questions | |||
| Episode 29: "Dead Boat with a Cold" | 20 mai 2024 | 00:49:03 | |
In this episode, Jamie & Eric talk about ministry in other cultures, how to approach confrontation and conflict as a Christian, and they break out a few memes. Shooting the Skybalon: Jamie pranked Eric & staff meeting hijinks. Eric's Edumakation: The 3-D Gospel So Help Meme God: Inna beninging & sad ministry music. Pester the Pastor: Confrontation & Conflict | |||
| Bonus Hot Take: Hope, Help, and Humor w/ Noah Asher | 13 mai 2024 | 00:55:29 | |
In this Episode of NTS, Jamie and Eric are joined by Noah Asher. Noah Asher is an Award-Winning Author, Chaos-survivor, business owner, and communicator. Noah helps people find purpose within their pain and their past. His new book, CHAOS: Overcoming the Overwhelming, is a guide on how to navigate through difficult times and come out stronger on the other side. If you are interested in checking out Noah's book go to https://www.thenoahasher.com/ | |||
| Episode 28: "Usurping Slurpees" | 06 mai 2024 | 00:49:13 | |
In this episode Eric & Jamie talk about the origins of old-timey sayings and the ethics of returning shopping carts, they play a new trivia game, and they talk about the controversial topic of women in ministry. Shooting the Skybalon: old sayings and shopping cart ethics Shady Theology: Women in Ministry Game: Are these city names real? Your Greek is Showing: Man/Husband & Woman/Wife | |||
| Episode 27: "Don't Touch the Button, Eric!" | 29 avr. 2024 | 00:47:38 | |
In this episode, Jamie and Phoenix play a dirty trick on Eric, talk about the naked guy in Mark 14, discuss the "smells and bells" in the Catholic church, and Eric asks Jamie about social media etiquette for Christians. Shooting the Skybalon: Eric is an excellent liar The Bible says Whaaaaaat?!: The naked disciple & a prostitutes forehead Weird Worship: Smells and Bells Pester the Pastor: Christians and Social Media. | |||
| Episode 26: "Entertaingelism" | 22 avr. 2024 | 00:49:17 | |
ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED??? This week on NTS Eric and Jamie talk about the Mark Driscoll/Men's conference fiasco, toxic masculinity, and they take an internet quiz to figure out which megachurch pastor they are. Shooting the Skybalon: We're gonna be serious now Houston we have a question: Mark Driscoll blows up at a men's conference Which megachurch pastor are you? Pester the Pastor: Toxic Masculinity | |||
| Episode 25: "You Missed the Rapture" | 15 avr. 2024 | 00:47:40 | |
If you are reading this, you missed the rapture. On this episode, the NTS crew talks about celestial bodies, bad prophecies, and release info on an upcoming live show! Shooting the Skybalon: Live Recording Announcement Shady Theology: Eclipse Prophecies Bible Trivia Quiz Show Weird News: Joe Rogan thinks Moses was on drugs | |||
| Episode 24: "I Just Lied for the Gospel" | 08 avr. 2024 | 00:47:59 | |
On this episode, Eric and Phoenix confront Jamie about being late for the past 6 months, Jamie shows us a little greek...language, and they talk about unhinged spontaneous worship sets. Shooting the Skybalon: Jamie has been late for months + cars & trucks. Your Greek is Showing: Tetelestai So Help Meme God: Spontaneous worship testimony Eric's Edumakation: The power of story | |||
| Episode 23: "Sometimes I Get a Little Silly" | 01 avr. 2024 | 00:45:12 | |
On this episode the NTS crew tries to answer "couples" questions, Eric challenges to the listeners to a fight, and we dive into the demonic. Shooting the Skybalon: Jamie looks like an Egyptian & 12 duck sized Erics How well do Jamie and Eric know each other? Shady Theology: Demons Pester the Pastor: Weirdest prayer requests | |||
| Episode 22: Global Senior Church Daddy | 25 mars 2024 | 00:40:16 | |
This week the Eric makes fun of his guardian angel, Jamie gets a new official title, and we talk about some of the stranger verses in the bible! Shooting the Skybalon: Church Job Titles Houston, we have a question: Angels The Bible says Whaaat?: Gonads and Goats How Great is Our Pod: What a Guns-N-Roses Name it is | |||
| Episode 21: A Pet Named Peeve" | 18 mars 2024 | 00:48:15 | |
In this episode the NTS crew shows you just how bad procrastination is with this completely unplanned episode. We talk pet peeves, sermon prep, and about the coming age of A.I.
Shooting the Skybalon: Pastor Pet Peeves Pester the Pastor: How do you prepare for a message? Hey, let's talk about A.I. What's your prayer life like? | |||
| Episode 20: "Holy Debauchery" | 11 mars 2024 | 00:47:35 | |
On this episode the NTS Crew crosses state lines into Orlando, Florida. They talk tithing, rave worship, hollister models, and are joined by two other staff pastors, Chance and Missy. Shooting the Skybalon: Conference culture and an original roast song from one of our listeners. Houston, We Have a Question: Do pastors tithe? Meet Chance and Missy! Weird Worship: Heart of Worship by BRIGHT/Matt Redman | |||
| BONUS HOT TAKE: How to talk with an Atheist w/ Michael Fincher | 04 mars 2024 | 00:54:43 | |
Have you ever talked with an atheist before? The dialogue between Christians and atheists has been strained by years of "boogeyman" stories and a general misunderstanding of each other's culture. On this Bonus Hot Take Episode Jamie and Eric are joined by a professing atheist, Michael Fincher. Michael and the NTS crew talk about science, ethics, and how Atheist meetups are a buzzkill. They talk about shared values and what Christians and atheists can do to better understand each other. Enjoy! | |||
| Episode 19: Holy Ghost Helmets | 26 févr. 2024 | 00:46:23 | |
On this episode the NTS crew talks about the American church, burning books, yoga, and being "slain in the Spirit". Shooting the Skybalon: Jetlag and the American Church Houston, We Have a Question: Should Christians Do Yoga? Shady Theology: Slain in the Spirit Eric's Edumakation: The role of education in ministry | |||
| Episode 18: "Two Twinkies in a Pack of Swiss Rolls" | 19 févr. 2024 | 00:48:26 | |
This is the INDIA EPISODE! Eric and Jamie have just spent the past two weeks in India on a ministry excursion. This episode does not contain any of our traditional segments but is split up according to the days that they recorded. The audio quality is not the best but we tried! Enjoy. The Experience: the flight, language, weather, and the food. The Ministry: teaching at the Bible school, white saviorism, persecution, preaching to different cultures. The Religions: the Shiva temple, worship at the Bible school, craving cheese & mayo The Sights: the North vs the South, pollution, traffic, and the Taj Mahal | |||
| Episode 17: "The Bubbling Cauldron of Testosterone" | 12 févr. 2024 | 00:49:54 | |
In this episode, we hear a special Psalm of Roasting from one of our listeners, sing a new song in the style of Maverick City, and *expose the modesty culture wars. Listener Feedback: A Roast Psalm Your Greek is Showing: Is everyone a child of God? How Great is Our Pod: Maverick City song: More x100 Shady Theology: Modesty Culture | |||
| Episode 16: "Magic Sin Eraser" | 05 févr. 2024 | 00:42:14 | |
In this episode, the NTS crew gets ROASTED with an eloquent listener poem, they talk about self care and mental health, and introduce a new segment called "Your Greek is Showing" where Jamie introduces a greek word from a biblical text and helps you revolutionize your bible reading! Listen to the end to hear about a new product from NOT the Sermon. Shooting the Skybalon: Roast poem Pester the Pastor: Self Care/Mental health Your Greek is Showing: "Pneuma" Weird News: "Denver pastor embezzled 1.3 million from church crypto scheme." | |||
| Episode 15: "Face Down in the Yellow Mustard Carpet" | 29 janv. 2024 | 00:48:37 | |
This week we discuss bible translations, our biggest spiritual influences, and how being a tool is not a good dating strategy.
Shooting the Skybalon: What is it like to be a pastor? Pester the Pastor: What preachers do we listen to? Weird News: Man sues dating Facebook group. Houston, we have a question: Which bible translation is best?
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| Episode 14: "Deep Fried Hymns" | 22 janv. 2024 | 00:44:44 | |
On this episode Eric and Jamie talk denominations, cults, and heresy hunters! They also a release a new single "My Name is On a Mailbox, Down that Great Dirt Road of Heaven." Shooting the Skybalon: What kind of churches have you attended? How Great is Our Pod: "My Name is On a Mailbox, Down that Great Dirt Road of Heaven" Eric's Edumakation: What is a cult? Shady Theology: Heresy Hunting | |||
| Episode 13: ”You shall not pass...your drug test” | 15 janv. 2024 | 00:48:58 | |
In this episode, Eric shares about his lottery winnings and Walmart assault, Jamie takes on Michael Gungor, and thinks get a little hazy when the guys discuss the morality of marijuana. Shooting the Skybalon: Playing the Lottery and Eric's Walmart assault Weird Worship: Holy x5 by Gungor So Help Meme God: GenZ Bible meme Shady Theology: Should Christians Smoke Weed? | |||
| Episode 12: ”We were all Jewish and Cuban that day” | 08 janv. 2024 | 00:44:11 | |
If you like music, you are in for a treat. This morning, the NTS crew sits down to talk about their favorite musicians and genres, they play a new Worship Mashup game, and bring you all of the comedy and theology that you have come to enjoy.
Shooting the Skybalon: Our favorite music How Great is Our Pod: Worship Mashup Game (Great Are the Pumpkins) Houston, We Have a Question: Should Christians listen to secular music? Weird Worship: Weirdest Worship Experiences | |||
| Episode 11: ”Mama bear needs her wine” | 01 janv. 2024 | 00:44:53 | |
00:30 Shooting the Skybalon: New Year's Resolutions 10:13 Pester the Pastor: What's the deal with fasting? 22:30 Shady Theology: Should Christians drink alcohol? 32:17 Houston, we have a question: Pets in heaven and Jesus' actual day of birth. | |||
| Episode 10: ”She might have some critters” | 25 déc. 2023 | 00:42:53 | |
00:30 Shooting the Skybalon: Phoenix eats like a child & the boys are going to India 08:54 Eric's Edumakation: The First Great Awakening 23:09 Weird Worship: Flagging 36:27 Odd News: The Robinhood Bank Robber
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| Episode 9: ”Santa-mental or Claus-trophobic” | 18 déc. 2023 | 00:42:20 | |
Shooting the Skybalon: Eric and Jamie's Christmas Traditions, food, and the best Christmas movies How Great is Our Pod: Calvinist Christmas Carols Shady Theology: Is Xmas with an X okay? Pester the Pastor: What should Christian parents tell their children about Santa? | |||
| Episode 8: ”Irish Wristwatch” | 11 déc. 2023 | 00:49:25 | |
Shooting the Skybalon: Jamie's Goof & Eric's Fireplace Listener Questions: Christians and Geopolitics, Why do we need Jesus?, Baptizing the Dead, Aliens and Bigfoot, Jamie's Mom Pester the Pastor: Should we be worried about Gen Z's faith? Shady Theology: Progressive Christianity | |||
| BONUS HOT TAKE: The College Football Playoffs W/ Randy Young | 06 déc. 2023 | 00:31:09 | |
On this episode, the NTS crew are joined by Randy Young, the "Voice of the Yellowjackets," for a BONUS HOT TAKE Episode discussing the College Football Playoff Committee's snub of Florida State. In typical NTS fashion, this episode is informative and hilarious. Randy Young is a lifelong Georgia football fan, sports broadcaster, and educator who tries to brings some clarity to the chaos. Show notes: Did the CFP committee get it right? Why all the Alabama hate? Nick Saban the grandfather GOAT Jamie's baptism in toxic water. What would Randy do? The Michigan cheating scandal Can college football fans regain any hope in the CFP? How can upset fans protect their peace in the wake of this decision by the CFP? | |||
| Episode 7: ”This Weather is Givin’ Me the Horribles” | 04 déc. 2023 | 00:40:32 | |
Shooting the Skybalon: Pastor's retreat and Eric gets owned by a Christian magazine Pester the Pastor: How to protect truth and preserve relationships Shady Theology: Follow your heart Holiday Tips | |||
| Episode 6:”Pour your honey on me, Lord” | 27 nov. 2023 | 00:48:43 | |
"Pour your honey on me, Lord" Shooting the Skybalon: Eric's dog looks like Hitch Jamie goes to Disney world Shady Theology: Cessationism How Great is Our Pod: "You Sweeten All I Do" Weird news: Montegro's lying down contest | |||
| Episode 5: ”I think about your funeral all the time” | 20 nov. 2023 | 00:49:31 | |
Shooting the Skybalon: Eric went to Disney Pester the Pastor: Andy Stanley and the LGBTQ+ Conference Shady Theology: Expository Preaching vs Topical Preaching (Eric takes a bathroom break) Weird News: A woman gets stuck in an outhouse trying to retrieve her watch. | |||
| Episode 4: ”Imagine a dense, thick forest” | 13 nov. 2023 | 00:48:27 | |
Shooting the Skybalon: Snake stories Pester the Pastor: Jamie's funniest ministry fail There's one in every youth group. Eric's Edumakation: Christian Ethics Jordan Peterson Weird Worship: Born inside a rainbow | |||
| Episode 3: ”Whiff of Freedom” | 06 nov. 2023 | 00:43:21 | |
Eric plays Jamie's "Questionable Game". Should Eric get a tattoo? Shady Theology: 1. Deconstruction. 2. All Sin is the Same. Weird News: Crocodile Virgin Birth | |||
| Episode 2: ”We grow legs at this church.” | 30 oct. 2023 | 00:46:59 | |
Not everyone should go to your church. What if Eric were Senior Pastor? Should Christians get plastic surgery? Shady Theology: Church Marketing Weird News: Did God save a woman from a snake with a hawk? | |||
| Episode 1: ”What is this, McDonalds?!” | 20 oct. 2023 | 00:40:13 | |
Convenience store coffee & McDonalds. Obsessing over other people's sin. Indiana Bible College music is FIRE. Pentecostals & Charismatics. "Not the Sermon" parody song What to expect. | |||