Not Just Sunday: Christian Life, Following Jesus, & Daily Discipleship

Did you know: Not everything in the Bible is meant to be read exactly the same way? A proverb isn't a promise. A metaphor isn't meant to be taken literally. A historical account may be arranged around a theme rather than chronology. And when you're reading someone else's letter, you need to understand what was happening with the original audience.

So, in this fourteenth episode of our Unlocking the Bible series, we unlock the Bible's major genres: from history and poetry to wisdom literature, letters, law, parables, apocalyptic writing, genealogies, and sermons. We'll look at what makes each genre unique, some of the common mistakes we make when reading them, and how understanding genre can help us hear the message the biblical authors intended to communicate.

📚 And the winning book is... East of Eden by John Steinbeck. Thanks for helping us choose our next book club pick! You've got until November 17 to read this one. Go ahead and grab your copy here today!

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And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels.

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What if the biggest thing missing from your prayer life... is your Bible?

In this twelfth episode of our Unlocking the Bible series, Keith and Patrick explore one simple practice that has transformed their prayer lives: praying Scripture. Together, they discuss why so many of us struggle with distracted, repetitive, or self-centered prayers, how the Bible gives us the language to pray God's heart, and several practical ways to begin praying through Scripture.

Whether you've never known what to say in prayer or you've been following Jesus for decades, this conversation will help you move beyond obligation and into a richer conversation with God.

📚 And the winning book is... East of Eden by John Steinbeck. Thanks for helping us choose our next book club pick! You've got until November 17 to read this one. Go ahead and grab your copy here today!

🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss our current series, Unlocking the Bible. 👀

And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels.

📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here.

👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X.

🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Too often, we walk away from the Bible with more knowledge but very little change. But God's Word wasn't given simply to inform us; it was given to transform us.

In this eleventh episode of our Unlocking the Bible series, we explore one of the most practical skills every Bible reader needs: how to faithfully apply God's Word. Along the way, we unpack common mistakes that can lead to misapplication before introducing a simple four-part framework that helps move the Bible from something you know to something you live. We finish by walking through a passage step by step so you can see exactly what biblical application looks like in everyday life.

📚 VOTE NOW: Will you help us choose our next book club read? Cast your vote here. Our winning book will be announced here on August 11.

🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss our current series, Unlocking the Bible. 👀

And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels.

📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here.

👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X.

🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

It's time for another Not Just Sunday Book Club episode! Today, we're discussing Theo of Golden by Allen Levi, a novel that's captivated readers with its vision of beauty, hope, and ordinary acts of love. We explore the book's rich biblical themes, including what it means to see others as God sees them, practice hidden acts of generosity, enter into others' suffering with empathy, and believe that no one is beyond redemption. We also share what we loved, where we thought the novel fell short, and why stories like this can awaken our imagination for the kind of life Jesus invites us to live.

Plus, we share the five books we're considering for our next book club and we want you to help us choose our next read! Vote using the link below.

📚 VOTE NOW: Will you help us choose our next book club read? Cast your vote here. Our winning book will be announced here on August 11.

🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss our current series, Unlocking the Bible. 👀

And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels.

📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here.

👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X.

🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

One of the biggest mistakes we make is assuming the Bible was written directly to us. It wasn't. It was written to real people living in a very different time, place, and culture. BUT. It was written for us.

In this tenth episode of our Unlocking the Bible series, we explore seven key realities of the ancient world, from food insecurity and Roman occupation to patronage and family life, that will completely change the way you read the Bible. When you understand the original audience first, you'll discover a clearer picture of what God was saying then and what he's saying to us today.

🔔 Subscribe now so you won't miss our current series, Unlocking the Bible. 👀

📚 Book club is NEXT WEEK! Wrap up your reading & tune in for our special book discussion episode on July 28.

And if you haven't already, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Ten Minute Bible Talks, where we're walking passage-by-passage through the Gospels.

📫 Want Sunday's best for your Monday morning inbox? Subscribe to the NJS newsletter here.

👍 Follow us on social media for more content and connection with other Not Just Sunday Christians: FB, IG, X.

🫖 Click here to stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.