Daily Sabbath Podcast

In this episode, Pastor Jay Lee interviews Lindsey Wagstaffe, a Christian and therapist, who advocates for an approach to parenting called Respectful, or Grace-based Parenting. We explore topics of punishment, discipline, intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, the latest brain science, and the Gospel. Guest Bio: Lindsey Anne is a Christian, a mother, a PhD student in clinical psychology, a therapist,...

In the finale of Season 1, Pastor Jay Lee expands on the discussion about the problem of evil, and how Christians reconcile the existence of a Loving God with the existence of immense evil and suffering in the world. Pastor Jay also shares what's next for the podcast, and how you can continue investigating God and faith. ***** If you would like to contact Pastor Jay or support the podcast, visit:...

In this episode, Pastor Jay Lee reflects on the senseless violence and heartbreaking scenes coming out of Ukraine, due to the Russian invasion. Pastor Jay reflects on war and peace, and the need for ultimate hope that can be found in Jesus, alone.   If you would like to help the people of Ukraine, here are a few organizations you can support: Save the Children  - helping displaced Ukrain...

In honor of Black History Month, we are proud to present a guest devotional called "Faith and Race" by Cassandre Brissot. In this devotional, Cassandre shares about the reasons behind the exodus of many Black-Americans from the church, and how the Gospel is a universal language that should draw people of all races and ethnicities together.  Guest Bio: Cassandre Brissot is a speaker, blogger,...

In the penultimate episode of this special crossover series, Pastor Jay Lee shares the Moral Argument for the existence of God. Can we ground morality/good/evil in anything other than a God? Should we seize Elon Musk's, Jeff Bezos', and Bill Gates' money and distribute it to the poor? Is our suffering ultimately meaningless? **** If you would like to leave Pastor Jay a message or support the podca...

In the finale of the Haggai series, Pastor Jay Lee shares about the question of the final vision seemingly not being fulfilled, and how it points forward to the ultimate hope of Messiah and His Kingdom, and what it means for our hope as followers of Jesus. ***** The closing song "Brave" is by Damara Melissa ( @damaramelissamusic ) Link Site: https://instabio.cc/20827NXmsap Damara's new EP release...

In episode 2 out of 4 of this special crossover series, Pastor Jay Lee continues in sharing 3 classic arguments for the existence of God.  This second argument is the Teleological argument.  This comes from the Greek word "telos" which means "purpose" or "intentionality." We explore themes of order, natural laws, computer systems, simulation theory and meaning in life.  **** If you...

In honor of Black History Month, a special guest devotional by Debra Ayis on the Church and Social Justice.  Debra shares about the strange polarization around the issues of justice and race that have developed in the country and how that has seeped into the church, as well.  Guest Bio: Debra Ayis is an award-winning author and poet born in Nigeria, and Founder / Editor of The Valiant Sc...

In this Christian Artist Showcase, we are featuring Erica Renee Mckinney.  Erica is a singer songwriter and worship leader from the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. Erica's musical influences are country, folk, blue grass, as well as classic rock, R&B, and soul. She's had recording on her heart for many years, but had a very successful career as a hairstylist that kept her busy. S...

In the penultimate episode of the Haggai series, Pastor Jay Lee shares about the riddle that God poses to the people of Israel, and how it exposes both their spiritual condition and the amazing grace of God. The closing song for this episode is "Greater Still" by Marienne Felisilda ( @m.felisildamusic ) - linktr.ee/m.felisildamusic **** If you want to contact Pastor Jay or support the podcast visi...

In this special devotional, In honor of Black History Month Pastor Jay Lee shares a devotional he wrote for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  He discusses the place of social justice within the Christian faith. The closing song "Clarity" is by Floetic Dre ( @floeticdre ) - drum.io/floeticdre **** If you would like to leave me a message, or buy me a cup of coffee, please visit: linktr.ee/dailysabba...

In our first ever Christian Artist Showcase, we are featuring Katie Lawson.  Katie is a singer songwriter based in Georgia with a folk sound. Her heart is for creative expressions, whether music or other mediums, that point people to Gospel truth.  It is an absolute pleasure to feature Katie's music here on the Daily Sabbath Podcast.   Song 1: Warmth Song 2: Keeper Song 3: Like a Tr...

In this continuation of the Haggai series, Pastor Jay Lee shares about how in the midst of Israel potentially getting discouraged into complacency again by the ghosts of the past, The Lord God broke in with a fresh vision about the hope of the new temple, but also what it would take to lay hold of that vision. The closing song is "Glory" by Rojo Cynthia ( @rojo_cynthia ) - linktr.ee/RojoCynthia **...

In this special crossover series, we share the first episode of the "Intro to God Podcast". Pastor Jay Lee explains the heart behind this podcast, as a safe space for those who don't believe in God yet, to engage in a real and authentic conversation.  Pastor Jay shares the first of three classic arguments for the existence of God, known as the Cosmological Argument. ***** If you would like to...

In this remastered version of an early devotional, Pastor Jay Lee explains the double meaning in this passage from Jesus about which was easier to say to the paralytic - "Your sins are forgiven" or "Get up and walk", and the truth about the impossibility of forgiveness of sins. The closing song is "Help Me Find Them" by Truth ( Facebook: Truth4747 ) - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7tP...

In part 4 of the Haggai series, Pastor Jay Lee shares about how the ghost of glories past may have hindered Israel from rebuilding the temple in the past, and how The Lord spoke into that same hindrance possibly rearing its head again as they restarted the building, 15 years later.   The closing song for this episode is "Sit Beside Me" by Ileen Laura ( @ileenlauramusic ) - linktr.ee/ileenlaur...

In the first of the Teach Me How to Study episodes, Pastor Jay Lee explains why there are so many different English translations of the Bible, the differences between them, how we can have confidence they truly reflect the original Greek and Hebrew texts, and some tips on how to leverage the different English translations to enhance our Bible study.  ****  If you would like to leave me a...

In part 3 of the Haggai series, Pastor Jay Lee shares about how God not only calls Israel to the work of His house, but he is right their with them energizing and enabling them to be successful in what He calls them to do. The closing song for this episode "Come Praise The Lord" is by Erica Renee Mckinney ( @ericareneemckinney ) - linktr.ee/ericareneemckinney **** If you would like to leave me a m...

In this bonus episode, Pastor Jay Lee makes an addendum to the "Spiritual But Not Religious" Vol. 1 episode regarding the importance of the Church in a believer's life. **** If you would like to leave me a message, or buy me a cup of coffee, please visit: linktr.ee/dailysabbath

In part 2 of the Haggai series, Pastor Jay Lee shares about how the people of Israel respond with faith and repentance to The Lord's wake up call, and how God's countenance also changes towards grace and mercy when they do. The closing song for this episode "In the Shadow" is by Marienne Felisilda ( @m.felisildamusic ) - linktr.ee/m.felisildamusic **** If you would like to leave me a message, or b...

In this episode Pastor Jay Lee explores the growing number of people who identify as "Spiritual but not Religious" and what that means.  He interviews Serena Sutterfield, a Life and Wellness Coach who grew up Christian, but then left the faith for almost a decade - identifying as "spiritual but not religious" during that time.  Serena shares why she left the faith, what brought her back,...

In this first devotional on the book of Haggai, Pastor Jay Lee shares about how even though the Jews had returned to their homeland more than 15 years prior, the temple still laid in ruins, and how that was a physical representation of their spiritual condition. The closing song for this episode "Like a Tree" is by Katie Lawson ( @katie___lawson ) -  https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/katielaw...

In the finale of The Woman at the Well series, Pastor Jay Lee shares about how this encounter completely flips the script on the Samaritan Woman's life, and how she becomes a model for evangelism and outreach for the church today. The closing song for this episode "Shine" is by Ruthie Larbi ( @ruthielarbi ) - linktr.ee/RuthieLarbi Support the podcast by leaving a message or buying Pastor Jay a cup...

In this first interview episode of 2022, Pastor Jay Lee has a conversation with guest Calvin Smith, fellow podcast host, and self-professed Atheist.  In this conversation they discuss Calvin's upbringing in Christianity and how reading the Bible drove him into atheism.  They also discuss "street epistemology", the reliability of the Bible, and Christians who have not read the Bible. Gues...

In part 2 of the Woman at the Well series, Pastor Jay Lee shares about how Jesus demonstrates to the woman that she is thirsty spiritually and the significance of Jesus revealing His identity to her as Messiah. The closing song "As the Deer/Eye on the Sparrow" is performed by Damara Melissa ( @damaramelissamusic ) - https://instabio.cc/20827NXmsap Have original Christian music you'd like to share?...