The Not So Perfect Christian Life

Joy and Bob · thenotsoperfectchristianlife.com

Every other Monday, join Joy, Bob, and the occasional guest as they dive into real conversations about what it actually means to follow Jesus. No fluff; just honest talk about the highs, lows, and everything in between when it comes to authentic Christian living.Have a question or suggestion for a topic? Contact as via email at questions@thenotsoperfectchristianlife.com, or via our Facebook page at https://facebook.com/thenotsoperfectchristianlife

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Episodes 108

S2-E22: Miracles
1mo ago · 59:53
Joy and Bob are joined by special guests Mark and Maria Jones to talk about the very exciting topic of miracles. Get ready for some faith-inspiring stories! Apologies that the audio is not as clear as usual. It was a miracle in itself that we were able to rescue the conversation at all after a technical error!
S2-E21: Sadness
1mo ago · 58:26
Is it ok to be sad? How should we respond to sadness? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it in this week's episode!
S2-E20: Stillness
2mo ago · 51:14
How does stillness help us in our walk with God, and how do we achieve it? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it this week!
S2-E19: Accepting Help
2mo ago · 46:52
We sometimes find it hard to accept help from others. Why is that? How do we avoid self-sufficiency? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it in this week's episode!
S2-E18: Hungering after righteousness
3mo ago · 55:29
What is righteousness, and why should we pursue it? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it this week! Also, we have some questions for you, our listeners! If you have a moment, please ⁠⁠fill out our survey⁠⁠ and give us your feedback about the podcast. Thanks in advance!
S2-E17: Dealing with uncertainty?
3mo ago · 1:02:00
When things in life are uncertain, what's your go-to response? How does our faith help us in these moments? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it this week!
S2-E16: Jesus Is Coming Back
4mo ago · 48:50
One day, Jesus will return. Are we living our lives with this knowledge? How should it change our behaviour and priorities? Join Joy and Bob to find out! Follow us on Facebook | Send us some feedback
S2-E15: Does going to church matter?
4mo ago · 54:38
Can you live the Christian life without going to church? Should you? What does the Bible say, and why does it matter? Join Joy and Bob in this week's episode! Also, we have some questions for you, our listeners! If you have a moment, please ⁠fill out our survey⁠ and give us your feedback about the podcast. Thanks in advance!
S2-E14: Submission
5mo ago · 51:20
Submission has negative connotations today, but is it always bad? What does it mean to submit to each other, and to submit to God? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it this week! Also, we have some questions for you, our listeners! If you have a moment, please ⁠fill out our survey⁠ and give us your feedback about the podcast. Thanks in advance!
S2-E13: Pride
5mo ago · 57:14
Is pride a good or bad thing? How does pride affect our walk with Jesus? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it this week! Also, we have some questions for you, our listeners! If you have a moment, please fill out our survey and give us your feedback about the podcast. Thanks in advance!
S2-E12: Contentment
6mo ago · 44:59
What does it mean to be content? How is that different from feeling happy, and how do you achieve contentment? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it this week!
S2-E11: Lust
6mo ago · 1:06:26
This week, Joy and Bob frankly tackle the topic of lust. When do our natural feelings become sinful? What does the Bible say about what's wrong and what's right to do? Join Joy and Bob to find out! Please be aware that this episode contains some topics that won't be suitable for a younger audience.
S2-E10: Blessed are those who mourn
6mo ago · 48:34
We continue our episodes on the "beatitudes" (Jesus's sermon on the mount from Matthew 5) with this topic: blessed are those who mourn. What does this mean? What are we mourning? Join Joy and Bob this week to find out!
S2-E9: Trustworthiness
7mo ago · 53:43
How important is it to be trustworthy, and how does it relate to our walk with God? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it in this week's episode!
S2-E8: Taking up your cross
7mo ago · 52:21
Jesus called us to take up our cross and follow Him. What does that mean? Why are we talking about that at the start of a brand new year? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss this first topic of 2026!
S2-E7: Lament
8mo ago · 51:32
We're joined today by a special guest, Chris Juby, a worship song writer who has been on a personal journey of discovering the purpose and power of lament. As we approach Christmas, this may not seem like a very Christmassy topic! But Christmas doesn't magically make difficult times easy, and it can be a challenging period of the year for many people. Join Joy, Bob and Chris as they talk about the Biblical practice of lament - what it is, what it isn't, and how it can be used to draw near to God in difficult times.
S2-E6: Ambition
8mo ago · 45:45
Are you an ambitious person? Is ambition a good or a bad thing, or could it be both? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it this week!
S2-E5: Guilt
9mo ago · 46:32
What should we do when we feel guilty? Is guilt always a bad thing, or is it ever good or helpful? Join Bob and Joy as they discuss it this week!
S2-E4: Boldness
9mo ago · 46:57
"Boldness", not "baldness"! What is boldness? How important is it in our walk with Jesus, and how do we get more of it? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it this week!
S2-E3: Blessed are the poor in spirit
10mo ago · 49:51
In the first in our series on the "beatitudes", Joy and Bob look at the poor in spirit, mentioned in Matthew 5:3. Why are the poor in spirit blessed, and what does it mean that theirs is the kingdom of heaven?
S2-E2: People-Pleasing
10mo ago · 50:32
Are we living for Jesus or the approval of others? How do we recognise when we are people-pleasing? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it in this week's episode!
S2-E1: Tiredness
11mo ago · 51:22
What do we do when we feel tired? Is it something natural or normal, or is it a sign that something's wrong? How do we connect with God when we're weary? Join Joy and new host Bob as they discuss this week's topic.
Podcast Update!
11mo ago · 8:59
We're returning from our summer break, and we come bearing big news! No spoilers though; listen to the update to find out what's coming next...
Episode 85: Honesty
1y ago · 46:02
What does the Bible say about honesty? Should we be honest in every situation? Join Hannah and Joy as they discuss this week's topic!
Episode 84: Hate
1y ago · 54:39
What characterises hate, and how do we identify it in ourselves? Is it ever OK to hate? Join Joy and Hannah as they discuss it this week!

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S2-E22: Miracles

S2-E21: Sadness

S2-E20: Stillness

S2-E19: Accepting Help

S2-E18: Hungering after righteousness

S2-E17: Dealing with uncertainty?

S2-E16: Jesus Is Coming Back

S2-E15: Does going to church matter?

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S2-E13: Pride

S2-E12: Contentment

S2-E11: Lust

S2-E10: Blessed are those who mourn

S2-E9: Trustworthiness

S2-E8: Taking up your cross

S2-E7: Lament

S2-E6: Ambition

S2-E5: Guilt

S2-E4: Boldness

S2-E3: Blessed are the poor in spirit

S2-E2: People-Pleasing

S2-E1: Tiredness

Podcast Update!

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Episode 84: Hate