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

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

Ready 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.

Episodes

What Does the Bible Say About Money? A Christian Guide to Finances

February 17, 2026 • 60 mins
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...
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Does God Care About Your Body? A Christian Perspective on Health & Fitness

February 10, 2026 • 80 mins
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 ar...
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Not Just the Bible: A Christian Guide to Books and Reading

February 3, 2026 • 53 mins
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 ...
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Not Just Sacred: Engaging the World, Glorifying God

January 27, 2026 • 37 mins
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 ...
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7 Reasons Why Jesus Came

January 20, 2026 • 40 mins
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 j...
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How to Read the Gospels for Your Life (Even the Hard Parts)

January 13, 2026 • 48 mins
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...
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How History Brings the Gospels to Life

January 6, 2026 • 50 mins
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 rul...
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Are the Gospels Reliable? What History Actually Tells Us

January 1, 2026 • 46 mins
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 th...
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How to Build Friendships That Actually Make You Happy

December 2, 2025 • 57 mins
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 projec...
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Why You Should Read the Bible (and How to Actually Do It)

November 25, 2025 • 55 mins
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...
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Deny Yourself: The Surprising Path to True Happiness

November 18, 2025 • 43 mins
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 ...
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How to Measure Spiritual Growth (According to God)

November 11, 2025 • 53 mins
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 pr...
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The Surrender Experiment: What Happens When You Give Everything to God?

November 4, 2025 • 51 mins
"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, plea...
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The Secret to Obedience: How to Develop a Hunger for God

October 28, 2025 • 52 mins
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 you...
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Falling into Sin…Again? How to Get Back Up After Spiritual Failure

October 21, 2025 • 38 mins
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 G...
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Feeling Stuck? 4 Hidden Reasons You’re Not Growing Spiritually

October 14, 2025 • 52 mins
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 ...
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Why Most People Never Change (And How You Can)

October 7, 2025 • 45 mins
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 e...
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You're Going to Die. Now What?

September 30, 2025 • 47 mins
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 ho...
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Can People Really Change?

September 23, 2025 • 46 mins
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 t...
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It's Never Too Late to Become a Saint

September 16, 2025 • 47 mins
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 an...
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