NOT the Sermon

In this episode, Jamie & Eric kick things off with Shooting the Skybalon, unpacking Alex’s departure and asking if maybe they’re the problem, along with Jamie sharing a recent preaching scare. In Houston, We Have a Question, they tackle how to handle gossip in a healthy, biblical way. In Pester the Pastor, they dig into the classic “unspoken prayer request” and how we are supposed to read your...

In this episode, Jamie & Eric kick things off with Shooting the Skybalon, where Eric recounts the chaos of driving the church van through a storm. In Shady Theology, they tackle the ongoing debate: is a paper Bible actually better than digital? In So Help Meme God, they react to the now-infamous “Eddie on the drums” moment. Finally, in Pester the Pastor, they wrestle with a practical preaching...

In this episode, Jamie & Eric kick things off with Shooting the Skybalon, where Jamie airs out some fresh beef with Eric and things get just a little tense. In Houston, We Have a Question, they tackle a round of conspiracy-themed listener questions. Then in Christian Conspiracies, they dive into the popular claim that Jesus is just a retelling of Horus—and whether there’s actually anything to...

In this episode, Jamie & Eric kick things off with Shooting the Skybalon, sharing some behind-the-scenes conference hijinks as they and another pastor find ways to entertain themselves on the road. In Shady Theology, they tackle the rise of house churches—are they a return to a biblical model or just anti-establishment energy in disguise? In Weird Worship, they ask a question many are thinking...

In this episode, Jamie & Eric kick things off with Shooting the Skybalon  talking about death row final meals. In Houston, We Have a Question, they talk about the surprising Christian history of piñatas. In How Great Is Our Pod, they debut a new spoof song, “The Spirit Is Speaking…Probably.” Finally, in Shady Theology, they unpack positive confession and the crossover between Word of Faith tea...

In this episode, Jamie & Eric kick things off with Shooting the Skybalon, reacting to Eric’s new life-size Steve Irwin cutout and debating the questionable survival advice for confronting predators. In Houston, We Have a Question, they answer a listener curiosity: do they ever get pushback or flack for the things they say on the podcast? In Odd News, they cover a truly disgusting story of a ma...

In this episode, Jamie & Eric kick things off with Shooting the Skybalon, where Eric proves once again that math is not his spiritual gift and Jamie finds himself getting unexpectedly plaid-bombed. In Shady Theology, they tackle kenosis—what it means that Christ “emptied himself” and why that doctrine matters more than we think. In So Help Meme God, they explore the sad (and slightly hilarious...

In this episode, Jamie & Eric kick things off with Shooting the Skybalon, where Jamie confesses to a prank he pulled on Eric, and Alex shares a traumatic tale of his personal space being violated at a Japanese restaurant. In The Bible Says Whaaat?!, they dive into Genesis 34 and unpack the infamous circumcision battle—what actually happened and why it’s in the Bible. In Houston, We Have a Ques...

In this episode, Jamie & Eric kick things off with Shooting the Skybalon, where Jamie vents about the mysterious and deeply offensive concept of the “feels like” temperature during cold weather season. In Houston, We Have a Question, they tackle two listener curiosities: what is the best spiritual gift, and where did the ichthus fish symbol actually come from? In Weird Worship, they wrestle wi...

In this episode, Jamie & Eric, joined by Producer Alex & Phoenix, celebrate their 100th episode with a live show filmed and recorded in front of a studio audience—packed with extra segments, throwbacks, and unhinged banter. In Shooting the Skybalon, they revisit their favorite moments from the first 100 episodes. In Shady Theology, they take on nondenominationalism and what it really means...

In this episode, Jamie & Eric kick things off with Shooting the Skybalon, where Jamie admits to using a church member as a lock-up wingman to avoid closing duties, and the guys talk about how pastors have quietly become full-time content machines. In Pester the Pastor, they wrestle with Christians and media consumption, asking what a healthy relationship with the digital world actually looks l...

In this episode, Jamie & Eric kick things off with Shooting the Skybalon, joined by Eric’s sister, Madison. The conversation quickly goes off the rails as Jamie shares his near death experience and Madison starts sharing stories that Eric probably hoped would stay private. In Shady Theology, they wrestle with whether it’s actually okay to share ministry stats and numbers. Madison sticks around...

In this episode, Jamie & Eric kick things off with Shooting the Skybalon, talking about the telltale signs that someone just won the lottery and why everyone seems to be weirdly obsessed with Eric’s hair. In Shady Theology, they dive into purgatory—where the idea came from, why it stuck, and why it still sparks debate. Then it’s game time with The Slang Game, where they try to guess the meanin...

In this episode, Jamie & Eric kick things off with Shooting the Skybalon, as Jamie shares a wild overseas story involving a one-legged man paying him mid-sermon. In The Bible Says What?!, they dig into two eyebrow-raising passages—Lot’s daughters and Paul’s instructions on head coverings. In Pester the Pastor, they tackle a practical question every preacher faces: how long should a sermon be,...

In this episode, Jamie & Eric kick things off with Shooting the Skybalon, roasting listeners’ Spotify Wrapped results and reacting to a mysterious Sermonot gift. In Shady Theology, they wade into deep waters with annihilationism and conditional immortality—what they are, why people believe them, and why they matter. Then it’s game time with a New Year’s Sermon Mad-Lib, where things go off the...

In this episode, Eric & Alex are joined by Not the Sermon's #1 fan, Cory! They kick things off with Shooting the Skybalon, talking New Year’s resolutions and why they almost never survive January. In So Help Meme God, they react to a wild video of a man getting tackled while trying to attack a pastor. In Houston, We Have a Question, they dig into the role of the Ten Commandments and how they’r...

In this episode, Jamie & Eric kick things off with Shooting the Skybalon, talking holiday plans, Mariah Carey’s annual resurrection, and the mystery of Jehovah Witness "Halls". In Shady Theology, they take a closer look at manger scenes and why they’re almost never biblically accurate. Then it’s game time with Life’s a Preach: Christmas Edition, where they try to build a sermon out of three co...

In this episode, Eric & Alex start with Shooting the Skybalon, roasting Eric’s painfully underwhelming Spotify Wrapped. In Pester the Guest, they flip the script and pester their guest co-host about the real purpose of parachurch ministries. In Shady Theology, they wrestle with a challenging question: did Jesus actually make it hard to follow Him? Finally, in Eric’s Edumakation, Eric breaks do...

In this episode, Jamie & Eric start with Shooting the Skybalon, pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to organize a baptism Sunday. In Houston, We Have a Question, they tackle why Jesus cursed the fig tree and what that moment was actually about. Then it’s game time with 1-Second Christmas Songs, where they try to identify Christmas classics after hearing just one second. Finally, i...

In this episode, Jamie & Eric start with Shooting the Skybalon, where Jamie talks about officiating a Sermonot wedding and Eric shares how his “guest speaker workout” turned into an accidental leg day. In Christian Conspiracies, they dive into the strange and sensational world of the Red Heifer theories. In Houston, We Have a Question, they tackle how churches should select worship songs and w...

In this episode, Jamie & Eric kick things off with Shooting the Skybalon, talking poddy humor and the chaos of Black Friday shopping. In Houston, We Have a Question, they tackle listener questions about whether spouses should hold each other accountable spiritually and whether the Holy Spirit speaks to people in comas. Then in How Great is Our Pod, they debut a new Thanksgiving-themed parody:...

In this episode, Jamie & Eric start with Shooting the Skybalon, where Jamie calls out Eric for making faces at him during a serious ministry moment, and the guys reflect on how the D.A.R.E. program failed an entire generation. In Pilgrim or Florida Man?, they debut a new game where they read insane headlines and try to guess whether the chaos came from early American settlers or modern-day Flo...

In this episode, Jamie & Eric start off with Shooting the Skybalon, featuring The Crazy Halloween Lady—a woman who messaged the church calling it a “synagogue of Satan” for hosting Trunk or Treat. In Shady Theology, they explore Holiday Rituals and Symbols—from jack-o-lanterns to Christmas trees—and ask if these traditions are kosher for Christians. Then, in Houston, We Have a Question, they t...

In this episode of Not the Sermon, the boys are back from overseas—jetlagged, dog-bitten, and running on fumes. In Shooting the Skybalon, Eric shares the chaos of losing one dog and getting bitten by the other. Pester the Pastor tackles the balance between local and international ministry. In Weird Worship they dive into whether worship teams should use backing tracks, and Your Greek is Showing un...

You are in for special treat! This is an "on site" recording from a recent international trip that Jamie & Eric took. They give you on-the-ground information about the state of Christianity abroad and share some of the precious moments, mishaps, and delirium they experienced on the trip!  [00:00:20] Part 1: Funny Stories   [00:20:37] Part 2: Ministry Update   [00:31:28] Part 3: Airport Lounge...