Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher

• Before You Start a House Church, Listen to This | #31

  "How do you start a house church?” It's one of the most honest—and loaded—questions we’ve been asked. In this episode of Not Yet Now, we open the door to a vulnerable, Spirit-led conversation about the church outside the institution. Through stories of hurt and healing, we wrestle with the tensions between tradition and authenticity, programs and presence, leadership and love. We explore what it means to gather in the name of Jesus, not around discontent, but around communion and community. If you’ve been burned, bored, or just burdened by church-as-usual, this episode invites you into something smaller, slower, and maybe more sacred.

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• The Kingdom Will Burst Your Old Wineskin (Mark 2:18-22) | #30

  Zach and Jill pull an all nighter and are reminded of their college ministry days after their kids host a worship night at their house. This leads to discussing the importance of intentional gatherings, and Brandon shares a story of God’s perfect timing involving a young man’s motorcycle trip from California to North Carolina. Getting into the scripture, they reflect on the role of the Pharisees in the context of Jesus' teachings, particularly regarding fasting and spiritual practices. The episode concludes with insights on the dynamics of church growth and the criticisms that often accompany it. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the abundant love of God, the importance of a growing relationship with Christ, and the call to embrace the newness of life in Him.

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• You Don’t Have to Be Fixed to Be Found (Mark 2:13-17) | #29

  Jesus didn’t come for the healthy—but for the sick. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not enough, too far gone, or just quietly restless inside, this episode is for you. We explore the story of Levi the tax collector, a man who traded integrity for status and ended up empty—until Jesus showed up. His calling reveals something powerful: your deepest longing isn’t a flaw. It’s a signpost. A sacred echo. A hunger that only the kingdom of God can satisfy. This episode begins with a rite of passage trip to England for a young man named Lucas, leading into a conversation on manhood, identity, and how the gospel has shaped world history through broken people transformed by grace. We unpack how Jesus’ mercy overrides religious performance, how Levi’s response reflects the longing in all of us, and why the kingdom of heaven is already breaking into the ordinary moments of life.

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• When the Roof Caves In: Finding Faith, Friendship, and the Healing Authority of Christ (Mark 2:1-12) | # 28

  Zach and Jill know what getting punched in the gut feels like. They kick things off by sharing a personal story — the kind that leaves you asking, what now? Sometimes the roof caves in (literally or figuratively), and it forces you to reckon with where real healing and connection are found. We dive into why spiritual authenticity matters when the storms come, and why true ministry happens far beyond the walls of a church — it happens in homes, over meals, through honest friendships, and right in the middle of life's chaos. As we walk through Mark’s account of the paralytic and the ripped-off roof, we unpack the profound moment when Jesus calls Himself the Son of Man — and claims the authority not just to heal broken bodies but to forgive sins. It’s a reminder that healing isn’t just physical; it’s a soul-deep restoration only Christ can offer. We also talk about how easy it is to chase fulfillment in the wrong places, how divine disruption can open the door to faith, and how staying close to Jesus transforms everything — our healing, our identity, and our sense of purpose. If you’re feeling the weight of unmet expectations or longing for something more authentic, this conversation is for you. There’s healing, there’s forgiveness, and there’s real life to be found — right at the feet of Jesus. In this episode: Mark 2 verses 1-12 Daniel 7 verses 13-14

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• Touching the Untouchable: AI, Isolation, and the Compassion of Christ (Mark 1:29-45) | #27

  What happens to our souls in a world increasingly run by artificial intelligence? In this episode of Not Yet Now, we’re diving headfirst into that question. I sit down with the crew to wrestle with what it means to grow, learn, and serve in a digital age that often values efficiency over authenticity. We unpack how easy it is to outsource not just our tasks, but our humanity—and why that should concern us. But this isn’t just a conversation about machines and algorithms. We go deeper—into the heart of Jesus’ ministry. In a culture obsessed with power, position, and influence, Jesus flips the script. He doesn't climb the ladder. He kneels. He touches the untouchable. We reflect on the biblical stories of the sick, the isolated, and the forgotten—those living at the fringes—and what it meant for Jesus to step into their world, not with a program or policy, but with compassion and presence. We also get raw about the real challenges of ministry—the weariness, the loneliness, and the temptation to perform rather than abide. But in that space, we rediscover the beauty of humility and the radical call to be the hands and feet of Christ in a world that’s hurting. This conversation is an invitation to slow down, press in, and remember: Jesus came not just to heal, but to restore our connection with God and with one another.

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