Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher

What if Christianity is more than believing the right things and waiting to leave this world? In this episode, Zach and Brandon discuss a recurring tension: God does the work, but He also invites His people to participate. That means the Christian life is not passive, private, or disembodied. It is lived out in real time, in real places, with real people. They talk about the local church, the incarnation, the “one another” commands, and why salvation cannot be reduced to “Jesus died for my sins so one day I can get out of here.” Jesus came in the flesh. He values the physical world. He sends the Spirit. He creates a people. And He invites us into the actual life of God.

From a hilarious debate over ear hair and potential razor sponsorships to a viral vocal debut that caught the attention of Randy Travis himself, this episode of Not Yet Now kicks off with plenty of laughs. But we don't stay on the surface for long—we quickly pivot to the powerful, real-life miracles unfolding in our community.

In this episode, we share the incredible story of the "Mattress Sisters" and how a chance encounter at a Kentucky Fried Chicken led to a divine provision that left us speechless. These stories of survival and grace set the stage for a deeper look at what it truly means to build a life that lasts.

We dive into Psalm 127 to unpack the difference between "anxious toil" and building a legacy under the guidance of the Lord. Whether you feel like your past has been a mess or you’re simply looking to pass down something meaningful to the next generation, this conversation is for you. We discuss why it’s never too late to start building the right way and how to shift your focus from chasing "shiny toys" to cultivating a life of generational faithfulness.

If you’re ready to stop laboring in vain and start building a home that the Lord is proud to dwell in, pull up a chair and join us.

What do you do when you feel too weak, insecure, or inadequate to keep going? In this episode, Zach and Jill sit down after a heavy week and talk honestly about what it feels like to serve, teach, lead, parent, and follow Jesus when you don’t feel strong. Instead of pretending, they turn to Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians, where the power of the gospel is located not in eloquence, strategy, charisma, or human wisdom, but in Christ crucified. Paul says the word of the cross looks like foolishness to the world, but to those being saved, it is the power of God. The Jews demanded signs. The Greeks sought wisdom. But Paul preached Christ crucified: the power of God and the wisdom of God.

What do you do when you realize your heart has drifted? After discussing Solomon’s failure to finish strong, Zach and Jill continue the conversation with the pathway back: confession. Solomon’s legacy shows how devastating it can be when a heart turns away from the Lord. The kings after him repeat the same tragic pattern, doing what is evil in the sight of the Lord, and the temple Solomon built eventually ends in destruction. But the grace of God is that He still brings the true King through the remnant, the Lion of Judah, and Christ becomes the cornerstone of a new temple. So how do we participate in that life now? Through confession.

How does someone who built the temple of God end up building high places for false gods? In this episode, Zach and Jill sit down for a shorter conversation about finishing strong, family legacy, and the sobering warning of Solomon’s life. Solomon began with wisdom, humility, power, and purpose. He was chosen to build the house of the Lord, a place where God’s presence would dwell among His people. But later in life, his affections shift. He clings to the wrong loves, partners with foreign gods, and the man who built the exalted house of the Lord eventually builds high places for idols.