<![CDATA[Not A Sunday]]>Welcome to the Not A Sunday podcast, a mid-week companion for young adults trying to follow Jesus in the middle of everyday realities. We're here tackling the stuff that hits Monday through Saturday—dating, friendships, cultural noise, personal calling—with honest conversations, scriptural insights, and questions that'll stick with you and push you to become the person God has called you to be.

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]]>https://linktr.ee/notasundaypodcastRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:46:53 GMTThu, 12 Feb 2026 18:21:22 GMT60Emmanuel Church<p>Welcome to the Not A Sunday podcast, a mid-week companion for young adults trying to follow Jesus in the middle of everyday realities. We're here tackling the stuff that hits Monday through Saturday—dating, friendships, cultural noise, personal calling—with honest conversations, scriptural insights, and questions that'll stick with you and push you to become the person God has called you to be.</p><p></p><p>Connect with us: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/notasundaypodcast" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/notasundaypodcast</a></p>episodicEmmanuel Churchcommunications@eclife.orgno<![CDATA[Episode 006: Why God Doesn't Answer Some Prayers]]>Have you ever wondered if prayer actually works? Is it just a ritual, or can it be a transformative relationship with God? Pastor Aaron sits down with us and breaks down the essence of prayer as a two-way communication channel where you not only speak but also listen, emphasizing that this daily practice can lead to profound breakthroughs in your life.

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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Not A Sunday
02:51 What Is Prayer?
04:09 Prayer as Communication and Relationship
05:44 Why We Struggle to Prioritize Prayer
07:01 Prayer as Access to God
08:01 Why Prayer Is Spiritually Powerful
10:05 Prayer and God’s Will
11:16 When God Says “No” or “Not Yet”
13:24 The Lord’s Prayer and Aligning Our Motives
15:27 Is It Worth Praying If God Already Knows?
17:11 Why God May Wait for Us to Pray
19:59 The Hard Truth About Unanswered Prayer
23:56 Does God Care About Our Motives?
29:40 Prayer as Spiritual Warfare
32:01 Why Prayer Requires Sacrifice
35:08 Practical Prayer Rhythms: PRAY and ACTS
42:08 When Prayer Feels Hard
46:43 Is the Gospel Enough?
48:00 How to Start Praying Today

]]>7a92d1a0-dd3e-4d15-be5c-86772b1695f5Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT<p>Have you ever wondered if prayer actually works? Is it just a ritual, or can it be a transformative relationship with God? Pastor Aaron sits down with us and breaks down the essence of prayer as a two-way communication channel where you not only speak but also listen, emphasizing that this daily practice can lead to profound breakthroughs in your life.</p><p></p><p>Connect with us: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/notasundaypodcast" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/notasundaypodcast</a></p><p></p><p>Chapters:<br />00:00 Welcome to Not A Sunday<br />02:51 What Is Prayer?<br />04:09 Prayer as Communication and Relationship<br />05:44 Why We Struggle to Prioritize Prayer<br />07:01 Prayer as Access to God<br />08:01 Why Prayer Is Spiritually Powerful<br />10:05 Prayer and God’s Will<br />11:16 When God Says “No” or “Not Yet”<br />13:24 The Lord’s Prayer and Aligning Our Motives<br />15:27 Is It Worth Praying If God Already Knows?<br />17:11 Why God May Wait for Us to Pray<br />19:59 The Hard Truth About Unanswered Prayer<br />23:56 Does God Care About Our Motives?<br />29:40 Prayer as Spiritual Warfare<br />32:01 Why Prayer Requires Sacrifice<br />35:08 Practical Prayer Rhythms: PRAY and ACTS<br />42:08 When Prayer Feels Hard<br />46:43 Is the Gospel Enough?<br />48:00 How to Start Praying Today</p><p></p>no01:01:596Episode 006: Why God Doesn't Answer Some Prayersfull<![CDATA[Episode 005: Is There Such Thing As "The One?"]]>Navigating the dating landscape can be daunting, especially when considering a lifelong commitment. In this episode, we sit down with Pastor Cody Johnson and tackle the pressing question: How do you know if you’ve found the right person to marry? From red flags to finding "the one," this episode will help you navigate hard conversations regarding moving from dating to married.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro and returning guest Pastor Cody
05:47 - Dating and the idea of “the one”
07:14 - Where the “one” idea comes from
11:51 - Building oneness, not finding it
14:44 - What to look for in a serious relationship
16:21 - Commitment, humility, and doing the work
18:42 - Marriage, loneliness, and pressure
22:29 - Honoring your spouse through commitment
29:18 - Stability over emotional highs
31:42 - Facing hard seasons together
35:23 - Abandonment, healing, and God as refuge
41:51 - Red flags in dating relationships
49:45 - Green flags and healthy traits
56:53 - Cold feet and discernment
62:21 - Premarital counseling and wise counsel
74:54 - Final practical advice and wrap-up

]]>9e939adf-808a-4be8-836e-22f6fa27f4dbWed, 02 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT<p>Navigating the dating landscape can be daunting, especially when considering a lifelong commitment. In this episode, we sit down with Pastor Cody Johnson and tackle the pressing question: How do you know if you’ve found the right person to marry? From red flags to finding "the one," this episode will help you navigate hard conversations regarding moving from dating to married.</p><p></p><p>Connect with us: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/notasundaypodcast" target="_blank"><b>https://linktr.ee/notasundaypodcast</b></a></p><p></p><p>Chapters:<br />00:00 - Intro and returning guest Pastor Cody<br />05:47 - Dating and the idea of “the one”<br />07:14 - Where the “one” idea comes from<br />11:51 - Building oneness, not finding it<br />14:44 - What to look for in a serious relationship<br />16:21 - Commitment, humility, and doing the work<br />18:42 - Marriage, loneliness, and pressure<br />22:29 - Honoring your spouse through commitment<br />29:18 - Stability over emotional highs<br />31:42 - Facing hard seasons together<br />35:23 - Abandonment, healing, and God as refuge<br />41:51 - Red flags in dating relationships<br />49:45 - Green flags and healthy traits<br />56:53 - Cold feet and discernment<br />62:21 - Premarital counseling and wise counsel<br />74:54 - Final practical advice and wrap-up</p>no01:19:435Episode 005: Is There Such Thing As "The One?"full<![CDATA[Episode 004: When God Feels Distant: What Seasons of Silence Are Really Teaching You]]>Feeling far from God does not always mean you are doing something wrong. This episode, we dive into why spiritual dryness, drifting, and emotional highs are different things - and what to do when your quiet time feels flat, your prayers feel unanswered, and God still feels distant.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

05:17 - Ashley’s first season of spiritual disconnect

09:54 - Is closeness with God a feeling, a discipline, or a relationship?

13:26 - Why spiritual seasons change, just like human relationships

15:54 - Community, self-leadership, and keeping the fire going

21:50 - Why spiritual disciplines are the foundation, not the spark

26:53 - The difference between spiritual dryness and drifting

30:24 - Biblical examples of silence, wrestling, and God’s hidden work

38:22 - What if I’m doing all the right things and still feel distant?

49:15 - How distractions pull attention away from God

57:22 - Nonconventional ways to connect with God in everyday life

61:49 - Final encouragement for people who feel guilty or stuck

]]>ac2d7499-ddd0-4ec4-8e63-0f53bcb0955bWed, 19 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT<p>Feeling far from God does not always mean you are doing something wrong. This episode, we dive into why spiritual dryness, drifting, and emotional highs are different things - and what to do when your quiet time feels flat, your prayers feel unanswered, and God still feels distant.</p><p></p><p>Connect with us: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/notasundaypodcast" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/notasundaypodcast</a></p><p></p><p>Chapters:</p><p></p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>05:17 - Ashley’s first season of spiritual disconnect</p><p>09:54 - Is closeness with God a feeling, a discipline, or a relationship?</p><p>13:26 - Why spiritual seasons change, just like human relationships</p><p>15:54 - Community, self-leadership, and keeping the fire going</p><p>21:50 - Why spiritual disciplines are the foundation, not the spark</p><p>26:53 - The difference between spiritual dryness and drifting</p><p>30:24 - Biblical examples of silence, wrestling, and God’s hidden work</p><p>38:22 - What if I’m doing all the right things and still feel distant?</p><p>49:15 - How distractions pull attention away from God</p><p>57:22 - Nonconventional ways to connect with God in everyday life</p><p>61:49 - Final encouragement for people who feel guilty or stuck</p>no01:10:384Episode 004: When God Feels Distant: What Seasons of Silence Are Really Teaching Youfull<![CDATA[Episode 003: The Surprising Way Comparison Steals Our Joy]]>In this episode we dive into the subtle but destructive nature of comparison, not just as a social habit but as a spiritual obstacle. Pastor Cody Johnson shares practical ways that we can recognize comparison in our lives and warns of the consequences of not keeping it in check.

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Chapters

00:00 - The danger of comparison when it takes us away from God
02:16 - Pastor Cody’s background and interests (video games, sports)
08:00 - How comparison subtly influences us from childhood
13:47 - What scripture says about comparison and envy
16:43 - Ecclesiastes on envy and Solomon’s wisdom
19:02 - Human desire, discontentment, and the need to reset with God's truth
22:18 - Playing the comparison game with neighbors and social media
25:03 - The gateway nature of envy and how unchecked comparison leads to sin
28:57 - The story of David, Bathsheba, and the destructive cycle of comparison and envy
35:34 - Practical ways to recognize and break free from comparison
37:00 - Journaling as a tool for reflection and self-awareness
42:54 - Ecclesiastes’ conclusion: Fear God and obey His commands
44:55 - Walking the path of contentment by focusing on God's plan
50:45 - Celebrating others’ blessings instead of envy
58:24 - The importance of slowing down to reflect and seek God's guidance
61:50 - Practical steps: interrogate, celebrate, fear, obey – live intentionally
65:36 - Final encouragement: practical tools to break the comparison cycle and stay focused on God

]]>ff99bde6-e068-42f0-8671-f8837c4cb5c2Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT<p>In this episode we dive into the subtle but destructive nature of comparison, not just as a social habit but as a spiritual obstacle. Pastor Cody Johnson shares practical ways that we can recognize comparison in our lives and warns of the consequences of not keeping it in check.</p><p></p><p>Connect with us: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/notasundaypodcast" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/notasundaypodcast</a></p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 - The danger of comparison when it takes us away from God<br />02:16 - Pastor Cody’s background and interests (video games, sports)<br />08:00 - How comparison subtly influences us from childhood<br />13:47 - What scripture says about comparison and envy<br />16:43 - Ecclesiastes on envy and Solomon’s wisdom<br />19:02 - Human desire, discontentment, and the need to reset with God's truth<br />22:18 - Playing the comparison game with neighbors and social media<br />25:03 - The gateway nature of envy and how unchecked comparison leads to sin<br />28:57 - The story of David, Bathsheba, and the destructive cycle of comparison and envy<br />35:34 - Practical ways to recognize and break free from comparison<br />37:00 - Journaling as a tool for reflection and self-awareness<br />42:54 - Ecclesiastes’ conclusion: Fear God and obey His commands<br />44:55 - Walking the path of contentment by focusing on God's plan<br />50:45 - Celebrating others’ blessings instead of envy<br />58:24 - The importance of slowing down to reflect and seek God's guidance<br />61:50 - Practical steps: interrogate, celebrate, fear, obey – live intentionally<br />65:36 - Final encouragement: practical tools to break the comparison cycle and stay focused on God</p>no01:05:533Episode 003: The Surprising Way Comparison Steals Our Joyfull<![CDATA[Episode 002: Biblical Standards vs. Cultural Pressure on Dating]]>In this episode, we sit down with Pastor Aaron Beasley to talk honestly about why dating feels so complicated for young adults today. From cultural pressure and “ring by spring” expectations to biblical standards, boundaries, and community, this conversation will point you back to God’s timing and character-driven relationships.

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Chapters

00:00 - Opening and episode intro
02:33 - Pastor Aaron’s background and ministry
06:13 - Aaron’s love story
11:39 - The current dating landscape
14:31 - Unlearning dating expectations
21:17 - Cultural pressure vs. biblical standards
28:49 - Can Christians use dating apps?
34:03 - Community and dating discernment
38:50 - Sex, intimacy, and boundaries
43:05 - What dating as a follower of Jesus should look like
51:21 - What to talk about early in dating
56:18 - Listener Q&A begins
56:41 - How to show interest respectfully
58:58 - Hotel rooms and dating boundaries
62:59 - Unique ways to bring God into dating
65:37 - What if a partner stops following Christ?
67:00 - How to resolve conflict well
70:35 - Final encouragement and closing

]]>20ab7ef1-e976-4e9c-9c4b-38474df6374cWed, 05 Aug 2026 22:15:00 GMT<p>In this episode, we sit down with Pastor Aaron Beasley to talk honestly about why dating feels so complicated for young adults today. From cultural pressure and “ring by spring” expectations to biblical standards, boundaries, and community, this conversation will point you back to God’s timing and character-driven relationships.</p><p></p><p>Connect with us: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/notasundaypodcast" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/notasundaypodcast</a></p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 - Opening and episode intro<br />02:33 - Pastor Aaron’s background and ministry<br />06:13 - Aaron’s love story<br />11:39 - The current dating landscape<br />14:31 - Unlearning dating expectations<br />21:17 - Cultural pressure vs. biblical standards<br />28:49 - Can Christians use dating apps?<br />34:03 - Community and dating discernment<br />38:50 - Sex, intimacy, and boundaries<br />43:05 - What dating as a follower of Jesus should look like<br />51:21 - What to talk about early in dating<br />56:18 - Listener Q&amp;A begins<br />56:41 - How to show interest respectfully<br />58:58 - Hotel rooms and dating boundaries<br />62:59 - Unique ways to bring God into dating<br />65:37 - What if a partner stops following Christ?<br />67:00 - How to resolve conflict well<br />70:35 - Final encouragement and closing</p>no01:14:252Episode 002: Biblical Standards vs. Cultural Pressure on Datingfull<![CDATA[Episode 000: Intro]]>A preview of what's coming soon to "Not A Sunday."

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]]>00155015-14b1-4e61-84ba-4bab9dbe82dbTue, 30 Jun 2026 18:27:52 GMT<p>A preview of what's coming soon to "Not A Sunday."</p><p>Connect with us: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/notasundaypodcast" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/notasundaypodcast</a></p>no00:01:19Episode 000: Introtrailer<![CDATA[Episode 001: Why You Still Feel Alone (Even Around People)]]>In this first episode of the Not a Sunday podcast we sit down with Pastor Shay Toombs and dive into the design for community, the changing seasons of friendship, transitioning to college, and understanding small groups and friendship dynamics.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

10:00 The Design for Community and Relationships

24:04 Transitioning to College and Building Friendships

32:56 Approaching Small Groups with Insecurity

39:49 The Five Practices for Belonging

]]>462836c2-fa27-4f95-ba85-69a6028c67e6Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT<p>In this first episode of the Not a Sunday podcast we sit down with Pastor Shay Toombs and dive into the design for community, the changing seasons of friendship, transitioning to college, and understanding small groups and friendship dynamics.</p><p></p><p>Connect with us: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/notasundaypodcast" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/notasundaypodcast</a></p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>10:00 The Design for Community and Relationships</p><p>24:04 Transitioning to College and Building Friendships</p><p>32:56 Approaching Small Groups with Insecurity</p><p>39:49 The Five Practices for Belonging</p>no01:02:271Episode 001: Why You Still Feel Alone (Even Around People)full