NOT the Sermon
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!
Episodes

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Episode 72: Get Your Algorithm Checked
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42 minutes ago
In this episode, the boys are unhinged. They talk about the unfortunate fate of Moses' and Zipporah's son, Harry Potter & satanic panic, and talk about how to hear the voice of God.00:00:16 Shooting the Skybalon: Bucket Gardens 00:08:55 The Bible Says What?!: Zipporah and her son 00:19:49 So Help Meme God: Harry Potter 00:33:07 Pester the Pastor: God's Voice

Monday May 12, 2025
Episode 71: "Father Time Put Your Hairline in Reverse"
Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
In this episode, Jamie & Eric are joined by Brandon for a redemption episode! They guys talk about bad haircuts, Christian cultural trends, and the popular phrase "God will never give you more than you can handle."00:00:10 Shooting the Skybalon: AI Roasts 00:12:38 Shady Theology: More than you can handle 00:24:00 So Help Meme God: Haircut Preacher 00:33:06 Pester the Pastor: Christian Trends

Monday May 05, 2025
Episode 70: "How to Trim a Parakeet's Toenails"
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
In this episode, Jamie and Eric talk covenant faithfulness, how to get men to sing in church, and whether generational curses are real or just bad family habits with spiritual branding.[00:00] Intro[00:00:16] Shooting the Skybalon – Tire Spikes and Parakeet Toenails[00:08:34] Your Greek is Showing – Hesed[00:20:45] So Help Meme God – Men Don’t Sing[00:31:01] Shady Theology – Generational Curses

Monday Apr 28, 2025
Episode 69: "Pizza Baller"
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
In this episode Jamie & Eric talk burnout, discuss Jesus' 3 days in the tomb, and play a new game "Beak or Bogus."00:00:15 Shooting the Skybalon: Pope Selection 00:08:19 Pester the Pastor: Burnout 00:23:33 Game: Beak or Bogus 00:31:19 Meme: 3 Days and 3 Nights

Monday Apr 21, 2025
Episode 68: Barbaric Grace
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
In this episode, Jamie & Eric talk about pastoral humility, play a new worship Mad Lib, and talk about the biblical definition of a pastor.00:00:16 Shooting the Skybalon: Radio Jingles & Listener Letter 00:06:49 Shady Theology: Don't Touch God's Anointed 00:18:41 How Great is Our Pod: Worship Mad Lib 00:27:20 Your Greek is Showing: What is a pastor?

Monday Apr 14, 2025
Episode 67: "Cupping a Bug"
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
In this episode, Jamie & Eric talk about what to do when someone can't sing, Uber's lost and found, and JUDGE NOT LEST YE BE JUDGED!00:00:12 Shooting the Skybalon: Cupping Bugs 00:07:47 Weird Worship: Bad Singers 00:20:39 Shady Theology: Judge Not 00:32:51 Odd News: Uber Lost and Found

Monday Apr 07, 2025
Episode 66: "An Opera-tunity"
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
In this episode, Eric & Jamie are joined by a friend of the pod, Alex...and are later joined by Phoenix...awkward. They guys talk about locking church doors during the offering, the limits of generosity, and whether God can be used as a mob enforcer.00:00:16 Shooting the Skybalon: Caught by Phoenix 00:08:30 Shady Theology: Marvin Sapp 00:19:38 So Help Meme God: Gangster God 00:31:09 Houston: Limits of Generosity

Monday Mar 31, 2025
Episode 65: "Ethan aka 'White Lump'"
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
In this episode, Jamie & Eric are joined by Ethan (Jamie's son). They talk about growing up as a pastor's kid, listen to a new listener-submitted roast, and talk about the shallow dating pool in the Old Testament
[00:00:13] Shooting: Ethan visits, Balaam's @$$ [00:11:16] Pester the PK [00:24:13] Life's a Preach Game [00:31:54] Shady Theology: Marrying Family in the OT

Monday Mar 24, 2025
Episode 64: "Yiddish Doctors Hate This One Trick!"
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
In this episode, Jamie & Eric talk about the new airport TikTok Challenge, just war theory, and what happens when you fall asleep during a sermon.
(00:00:00) - Shooting the Skybalon: Airport Hacks (00:10:20) - Pester the Pastor: Just War Theory (00:24:13) - The Bible Says What?! Acts 20:7-12 / Mark 8:22-26 (00:33:16) - Houston, We Have a Question: Cavemen? (00:45:21) - Final Thoughts Email us a question at notthesermon@gmail.comCheck us out online at notthesermon.com

Monday Mar 17, 2025
Episode 63: An Interview with the "Charismatic Cheetah"
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
In this episode, Jamie & Eric interview Michael Young, founder of the internet meme page "Charismatic Cheetah." The guys talk about calvinism, spiritual gifts, and the role of comedy in the church. Links to the Charismatic Cheetah's meme page and podcast are found below.Memes: https://www.facebook.com/charismaticcheetahYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUb2Cl1-7ZJ5VkeMOe9hJ2QSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Y4fkrqAij8cUYUswkWNSs?si=011ff754b8414318Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/charismatic-cheetah-podcast/id1774969477

Episode Spotlight!
#41 "Show Me Your Heresy"
Release Date 10/14/2024
In this episode, Jamie & Eric talk discuss the Christian zombie apocalypse, whether or not Christians should celebrate Halloween,and how a stale cookie started "Crumblgate" in Australia.