NOT the Sermon

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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.

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?

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...

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

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"

You are in for a treat. The NTS Crew, Jamie & Eric, joined by Phoenix (Caw Caw) recorded a live show with YOU, the Sermonots. The boys talk about the season in review, sing and write a new original song, and answer some live questions from the audience. Tune in for Season 2 coming this Fall. Shooting the Skybalon: Not the Sermon in Review with crowd responses Shady Theology: How should Christi...

In this episode, Jamie & Eric talk about ministry in other cultures, how to approach confrontation and conflict as a Christian, and they break out a few memes. Shooting the Skybalon: Jamie pranked Eric & staff meeting hijinks. Eric's Edumakation: The 3-D Gospel So Help Meme God: Inna beninging & sad ministry music. Pester the Pastor: Confrontation & Conflict

In this episode Eric & Jamie talk about the origins of old-timey sayings and the ethics of returning shopping carts, they play a new trivia game, and they talk about the controversial topic of women in ministry. Shooting the Skybalon: old sayings and shopping cart ethics Shady Theology: Women in Ministry Game: Are these city names real? Your Greek is Showing: Man/Husband & Woman/Wife

In this episode, Jamie and Phoenix play a dirty trick on Eric, talk about the naked guy in Mark 14, discuss the "smells and bells" in the Catholic church, and Eric asks Jamie about social media etiquette for Christians. Shooting the Skybalon: Eric is an excellent liar The Bible says Whaaaaaat?!: The naked disciple & a prostitutes forehead Weird Worship: Smells and Bells Pester the Pastor: Chri...

ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED??? This week on NTS Eric and Jamie talk about the Mark Driscoll/Men's conference fiasco, toxic masculinity, and they take an internet quiz to figure out which megachurch pastor they are. Shooting the Skybalon: We're gonna be serious now Houston we have a question: Mark Driscoll blows up at a men's conference Which megachurch pastor are you? Pester the Pastor: Toxic Masculin...

If you are reading this, you missed the rapture. On this episode, the NTS crew talks about celestial bodies, bad prophecies, and release info on an upcoming live show! Shooting the Skybalon: Live Recording Announcement Shady Theology: Eclipse Prophecies Bible Trivia Quiz Show Weird News: Joe Rogan thinks Moses was on drugs

On this episode, Eric and Phoenix confront Jamie about being late for the past 6 months, Jamie shows us a little greek...language, and they talk about unhinged spontaneous worship sets. Shooting the Skybalon: Jamie has been late for months + cars & trucks. Your Greek is Showing: Tetelestai So Help Meme God: Spontaneous worship testimony Eric's Edumakation: The power of story

On this episode the NTS crew tries to answer "couples" questions, Eric challenges to the listeners to a fight, and we dive into the demonic. Shooting the Skybalon: Jamie looks like an Egyptian & 12 duck sized Erics How well do Jamie and Eric know each other? Shady Theology: Demons Pester the Pastor: Weirdest prayer requests

This week the Eric makes fun of his guardian angel, Jamie gets a new official title, and we talk about some of the stranger verses in the bible! Shooting the Skybalon: Church Job Titles Houston, we have a question: Angels The Bible says Whaaat?: Gonads and Goats How Great is Our Pod: What a Guns-N-Roses Name it is

In this episode the NTS crew shows you just how bad procrastination is with this completely unplanned episode. We talk pet peeves, sermon prep, and about the coming age of A.I.   Shooting the Skybalon: Pastor Pet Peeves Pester the Pastor: How do you prepare for a message? Hey, let's talk about A.I. What's your prayer life like?

On this episode the NTS Crew crosses state lines into Orlando, Florida. They talk tithing, rave worship, hollister models, and are joined by two other staff pastors, Chance and Missy. Shooting the Skybalon: Conference culture and an original roast song from one of our listeners. Houston, We Have a Question: Do pastors tithe? Meet Chance and Missy! Weird Worship: Heart of Worship by BRIGHT/Matt Red...

On this episode the NTS crew talks about the American church, burning books, yoga, and being "slain in the Spirit". Shooting the Skybalon: Jetlag and the American Church Houston, We Have a Question: Should Christians Do Yoga? Shady Theology: Slain in the Spirit Eric's Edumakation: The role of education in ministry