Jamie & Eric

NOT the Sermon

Religion EN ↓ 131 episodes

NOT the Sermon is a podcast where two pastors talk about everything but the sermon. Jamie and Eric discuss faith, culture, and theology...all while roasting each other. If you are sick of sermon podcasts and are looking for a funny and refreshing take on Christian life, check out this blend of comedy and theology. Just remember, its NOT the sermon!

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Jamie & Eric

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Religion

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notthesermon.podbean.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 55: "The Lord's Tricycle" 20.01.2025

In this episode, Jamie & Eric talk about communion, Wesley Huff's appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast, and how NOT to get scammed by AI Brad Pitt. Shooting the Skybalon: Late-night laughter, Wesley Huff & Joe Rogan Shady Theology: Th Lord's Supper/Communion/The Eucharist Odd News: AI Brad Pitt scam & backup underwear Eric's Edumakation: Liturgy

Episode 54: "Sermonaughty Part 2: Sermonaughtier" 13.01.2025

Sermonot Takeover: Part 2! You ask, we answer. In this episode, Jamie & Eric take on more questions from Sermonots! Shooting the Skybalon: Sermonot's Spotify wrapped Houston, We Have a Question: Forgiveness Sermonception: We review Mike Winger reviewing Kenneth Copeland talking about communion Pester the Pastor: When do believers receive the Holy Spirit?

Episode 53: "Sermonaughty" 06.01.2025

It's a Sermonot TAKEOVER! In this episode, Jamie & Eric are guided by our listener submissions. We'll answer questions about our most embarrassing preaching moments, react to memes, and talk about Hebrew roots theology. Shooting the Skybalon: The Sermonot Takeover Houston, We have a Question: Fibbing & awkward moments during sermons So Help Meme God: Becoming a Christian as an adult Pester...

Episode 52: "Myrrh Nuggets" 30.12.2024

In this episode, Jamie & Eric light up...some frankincense and myrrh in the production room, play Life's a Preach, and talk about what to do when you don't "feel" God. Shooting the Skybalon: Spotify Wrapped Weird Worship: Frankincense & Myrrh incense Life's a Preach: New Year's Motivational Edition Pester the Pastor: What do you do when you don't feel anything?

Episode 51: "Calm Down with the Figgy Pudding" 23.12.2024

In this episode, Jamie & Eric play a Christmas game, sing some Pentecostal Christmas carols, and talk about the origins of the jolly man himself, Santa Claus. Shooting the Skybalon: Christmas movies explained poorly Pester the Pastor: Who was St. Nick? How Great is Our Pod: Pentecostal Christmas Carols The Bible Says Whaaat?!: Nativity Edition

Episode 50: "God with Meat" 16.12.2024

Jamie & Eric are in the Christmas spirit! In this episode, they talk about odd Christmas song lyrics, seeker-sensitive churches during the holidays, and how the incarnation of Jesus is way better than a birthday party. Shooting the Skybalon: Hard Rock Roast Song & Aussie Revenge Shady Theology: Jesus' Birthday or the Incarnation Weird Worship: Odd Christmas song lyrics Pester the Pastor: S...

Episode 49: "It Done Been Blessed" 09.12.2024

In this episode, Jamie & Eric discuss whether pastors should be paid, eunuchs and the church, and how pre-blessed food can save you a lot of time during the holidays. Shooting the Skybalon: Xmas season Pester the Pastor: Should pastors get paid? So Help Meme God: Pre-blessed food Bible Says Whaaat? Eunichs and church

Episode 48: "Fugitive Monkey" 02.12.2024

In this episode, Jamie & Eric get lost in another "Sermonception," and discuss what the Bible says about immigration.   Shooting the Skybalon: Eric's coffee relapse and office flood Sermonception: Mark Driscoll & Jack Black Shady Theology: Immigration and the Bible Odd News: Monkey escape

Episode 47: "I Prefer Reese Without Her Spoon" 25.11.2024

In this episode the boys talk about their worst Thanksgiving experience, how to deal with difficult family members, and who in the world was Melchizedek.  Shooting the Skybalon: Thanksgiving Game Pester the Pastor: How to deal with family during the holidays To Tell the Truth: Our Worst Thanksgiving Experience Houston, We Have a Question: Who was Melchizedek? 

Episode 46: "Honk Shame" 18.11.2024

In this episode, Jamie & Eric release a new NTS original song "Let Your Holy Fire Burn My Flesh Alive", discuss self-help vs self-death, and break down Acts 5: 1-11, did God kill Ananias & Saphira?   Shooting the Skybalon: Bernie Sanders reads Genesis, honk shame The Bible Says Whaaat?!: Ananias and Saphira How Great is Our Pod: Original song-" Let You Holy Fury Burn MY Flesh Alive" Shady...

Episode 45: "A Rubber Ducky, a Capo, and a Goat" 11.11.2024

In this episode, Jamie and Eric talk about the election, how to shepherd people with different political opinions, and they play a new game called "Life's a Preach." Shooting the Skybalon: Watching election results, Jamie scares Eric during worship Pester the Pastor: Shepherding people through election results Life's a Preach: Sudden sermons Eric's Edumakation: Children's ministry

Episode 44: "Goat Drop" 04.11.2024

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" 28.10.2024

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 Mont...

Episode 42: "Separation of Lunch and State" 21.10.2024

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 telep...

Episode 41: "Show Me Your Heresy" 14.10.2024

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...

Episode 40: "Is Cheeses Your Personal Flavor?" 07.10.2024

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...

Episode 39: "Southwest Exegesis Seminary" 30.09.2024

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" 23.09.2024

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" 16.09.2024

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 Season...

Episode 36: "Ground Control to Major Mistake" 09.09.2024

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 an...

Episode 35: "Giant Killer, Demon Griller" 02.09.2024

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" 26.08.2024

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" 19.08.2024

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 Servic...

Epidsode 32: "Shofar, So Good" 12.08.2024

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" 08.07.2024

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"

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