NOT the Sermon

In this episode, Jamie and Eric are joined by Leah Crouse. Born without arms or legs, Leah's story of faith and overcoming adversity has reached millions across the US through her social media platforms. A graduate of Lee University with a degree in Bible and Theology, Leah shares — in her first-ever podcast appearance — the challenges she's faced and how her faith in Jesus has inspired her to liv...

Join us for a little midsummer shady (theology) as Eric and Jamie discuss whether Christian can eat pork, or if any of the dietary laws in the Old Testament are relevant to today.  Each week we will be posting our favorite episodes [Reposts] or a a brand new Summer Short Short. New full episodes return in August!

Enjoy the only episode in existence of all of our podcast hosts together in one room! In this episode, Jamie & Eric kick off with Shooting the Skybalon, where Eric accidentally plays a clip with a not-so-holy word during a staff meeting. In Shady Theology, the guys dig into the theology of speaking in tongues—what it is, what it’s for, and why it still matters. Next up in How Great is Our Pod,...

In this episode of NTS Summer Short the guys are joined by Jamie's wife, Tiffany! She shares about her unfortunate encounter with a desperate inmate trying to escape from jail! Enjoy!

Enjoy one of our personal favorite episodes from Season 3! In this episode, Jamie & Eric serve up a fresh round of theology, comedy, and chaos. In Shooting the Skybalon, Jamie tells the story of a fine dining experience that somehow featured a DJ, while Eric shares about catching a stray “Pharisee” insult in the church foyer. Next, in Shady Theology, the guys dive into stories of people claimi...

Sunscreen...check   Sunglasses...check   Short shorts...engage   It's the first episode of our summer series! Each week we will release a new Summer Short Shorts story or a repost of one of our favorite episodes! This week Jamie shares about a time he had to get a pregnancy ultrasound! Summer is here and the fun is just beginning. Enjoy your solar orbit with a sunburnt episode of Not the Sermon!

In this episode Jamie & Eric talk about the supposed secret meeting of pastors where it was revealed that Aliens from outer space will soon arrive! Eric shares his crazy Monday morning encounter. The guys play a game called "Is this Christian T-shirt heresy?". In Eric's Edumakation he shares about the Bible as literature and they top it off with an NTS original song to celebrate the completion...

In this episode Jamie & Eric  talk about Eric's new "big boy" purchase. In The Bible Says What?! they talk about the real way to cook Ezekiel bread.  In So Help Meme God they trace Homiletics to a popular internet meme, and in Shady Theology they ask the question whether it is sinful to have a bad desire. We also are releasing the video for free on Patreon! Check it out on https://patreon.com/...

In this episode Jamie & Eric rapid fire through multiple questions in their sermonaughty style. This is the "questions" episode where the boys take on questions from the practical to the bizarre. Skybalon: Bingeing the Bible & Men's Retreats Seggie 1: Sermon amen-ing, single parent dating advice, and cross-gender praying Seggie 2: Self Condemnation and church competition Seggie 3: Christia...

In this episode, Jamie & Eric kick things off with Shooting the Skybalon, talking lesser-known candies and Jamie’s very unfortunate zit situation. In Weird Worship, they react to a Taylor Swift tribute happening in a church service and ask where the line is. In Odd News, they cover a bizarre story of three people committing insurance fraud while dressed in a bear suit. Finally, in Shady Theolo...

In this episode, Jamie & Eric kick things off with Shooting the Skybalon, where Eric shares about getting a suspicious “Royal Mail” scam letter straight from the UK. In Shady Theology, they dive into the debate over once saved, always saved—what it means and why Christians don’t all agree. In The Megachurch Moment, they react to Joel Osteen’s unexpected interview with Jake Paul. Finally, in Ho...

In this episode, Jamie & Eric kick things off with Shooting the Skybalon, talking about the weird, foggy feeling of the post-Easter daze and how hard it is to get back to normal life after a big Sunday. In Houston, We Have a Question, they tackle whether practical jokes have a place in church culture—or if they cross a line. In Pester the Pastor, they wrestle with a foundational question: what...

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...