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Not Your Sunday School

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by Erin + Kaitlyn

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“Not Your Sunday School” is hosted by two friends, Erin & Kaitlyn, who met as yoga practitioners. We didn’t always talk about our faith, but now can’t stop. Each episode, we sit down for casual, honest, sometimes controversial, and often hilarious conversations about what it looks like to live a Christian life outside the lines. We think you'll vibe with us if you're craving something honest, imperfect, and totally real! If you have questions you would like us to answer, would like to be a guest on our podcast, or have a topic you’d like to hear us cover, email us at nyss.podcast@gmail.com

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October 5, 2025

NYSS Recap: A Season of Growth, Grace, and Surprises

<p>Eight episodes in, Erin and Kaitlyn pause to look back on how much life and faith have shifted since they first launched the podcast. From church communities to personal callings, seminary studies to Sunday school, grief to grace, they share the real changes that have deepened their Christian walk over the past six months.</p><p>✨ <strong>Not Your Sunday School Moments:</strong></p><p><strong>[00:15] From idea to milestone</strong> Erin and Kaitlyn reflect on how a February conversation turned into a podcast that’s reshaping their faith.</p><p><strong>[03:50] Kaitlyn steps into teaching</strong> What started as a desire to serve led to a call to teach Sunday school to the same age group her late mom once taught.</p><p><strong>[07:15] Erin’s year of transition</strong> From launching a Christ-centered retreat space to enrolling in seminary, Erin shares how God has been moving in her life.</p><p><strong>[10:30] Prioritizing God daily</strong> Kaitlyn describes the shift from rare faith conversations to prayer, confession, and wearing her cross boldly at work.</p><p><strong>[17:35] Mentorship and community</strong>Erin finds a long-awaited church home and takes steps toward spiritual mentorship for deeper guidance.</p><p><strong>[20:00] Praying for those who hurt us</strong> Kaitlyn learns to turn conflict into prayer, discovering compassion through Christ’s example of forgiveness.</p><p><strong>[24:10] Breaking old habits</strong>Erin opens up about moving away from gossip and into more Christ-centered conversations.</p><p><strong>[27:23] Small shifts that matter</strong>Both hosts reflect on subtle but powerful changes, from choosing prayer in hard moments to showing faith more openly.</p><p><strong>[32:34] Full circle moments</strong>Kaitlyn shares how being welcomed back to church has now positioned her to welcome others, finding their way.</p><p><strong>[35:00] Looking ahead</strong>With gratitude for growth, Erin and Kaitlyn preview upcoming episodes on yoga, toxic positivity, angels, and even AI in the church.</p><p><br></p>

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September 21, 2025

What does “lukewarm Christianity” really mean?

<p>What does it really mean to be a “lukewarm Christian”? And how do we know if we’ve slipped into going through the motions instead of living on fire for Christ?</p><p>In this episode, Erin and Kaitlyn wrestle with a challenging passage from Revelation and explore how it plays out in their own lives, from drifting faith and half-hearted habits to bold moments of conviction. Through honest stories, family wisdom, church struggles, and unexpected God-incidences, they unpack what it takes to move from lukewarm to fully alive in faith.</p><p><strong>✨ Not Your Sunday School Moments:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>[00:15] Starting with Revelation.</strong></p></li></ul><p>Kaitlyn introduces the idea of “lukewarm Christianity” and reads the striking verses that inspired this conversation.</p><ul><li><p><strong>[04:50] What hot and cold might really mean. </strong></p></li></ul><p>Different perspectives show that “cold” isn’t always negative; it could be about refreshing faith, not rejection.</p><ul><li><p><strong>[07:04] From teen faith to lukewarm years</strong></p></li></ul><p>Kaitlyn reflects on drifting away from church as a teenager and how that season shaped her journey.</p><ul><li><p><strong>[08:33] Erin’s decade of lukewarm faith</strong></p></li></ul><p>Erin shares how her early years as a believer often lacked prayer, Scripture, and community.</p><ul><li><p><strong>[11:56] Wisdom from Nana</strong></p></li></ul><p>A powerful conversation with Kaitlyn’s grandmother revealed why putting God first matters in marriage and life.</p><ul><li><p><strong>[17:55] Wrestling with the church</strong></p></li></ul><p>Erin opens up about years of struggling to find a church home and how that fed a lukewarm spirit.</p><ul><li><p><strong>[21:53] Wearing the cross without fear</strong></p></li></ul><p>Kaitlyn prepares for a new yoga teacher training and wonders if she’ll boldly share her faith or hold back.</p><ul><li><p><strong>[26:21] Fitting in vs. standing out</strong></p></li></ul><p>Erin reflects on her tendency to play mediator and how that sometimes kept her quiet about faith.</p><ul><li><p><strong>[33:09] Depending on God, not just ourselves</strong></p></li></ul><p>Turning to prayer instead of self-reliance became a key shift in moving away from lukewarm living.</p><ul><li><p><strong>[37:03] Faith across places</strong></p></li></ul><p>Kaitlyn considers how region, community, and readiness of the soul all shape when we share our beliefs.</p><ul><li><p><strong>[43:27] Conversations in unlikely places</strong></p></li></ul><p>From hooters to bar counters, Kaitlyn shares moments where surprising faith conversations sparked new fire.</p><ul><li><p><strong>[47:42] God-incidences that stick</strong></p></li></ul><p>Erin recalls encounters that planted seeds of faith even before she realized how much she needed them.</p><ul><li><p><strong>[49:53] From lukewarm to on fire</strong></p></li></ul><p>Closing reflections on how subtle shifts, bold choices, and honest conversations can transform faith.</p><p><br></p>

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September 9, 2025

Do Rituals Still Matter? Finding God in Everyday Practices

<p>Rituals don’t have to be rigid. They can be deeply personal, grounding, and even surprising ways we connect with God.</p><p>In this episode, Erin and Kaitlyn open up about the practices that keep them steady: from praying the Rosary in community, to walking labyrinths, to the simple but powerful act of saying grace at mealtimes.</p><p>Along the way, they share how yoga, journaling, and Scripture study have shaped their spiritual rhythms, and why small, consistent rituals can shift everything when life feels messy or overwhelming.</p><p><strong>✨ Not Your Sunday School Moments:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>[00:37] Why rituals matter</strong></p></li></ul><p>Erin and Kaitlyn reflect on how simple practices can bring comfort, empowerment, and connection.</p><ul><li><p><strong>[01:18] Kaitlyn’s return to the Rosary</strong></p></li></ul><p>From group prayer before Mass to praying along with Spotify in the car, Kaitlyn shares how the Rosary fits into the rhythms of everyday life.</p><ul><li><p><strong>[06:15] Erin’s evolving perspective on ritual</strong></p></li></ul><p>Leaving Catholicism didn’t erase ritual for Erin. She shares how practices like communion and retreat experiences still shape her faith today.</p><ul><li><p><strong>[8:52] Walking the labyrinth</strong></p></li></ul><p>Erin discovers a prayer practice that’s less about getting lost and more about finding God in each step.</p><ul><li><p><strong>[13:24] From yoga to journaling</strong></p></li></ul><p>How old habits of meditation and journaling became love letters to God.</p><ul><li><p><strong>[19:00] The Psalms as a ritual</strong></p></li></ul><p>Raw, honest words of joy, grief, and anger show up as daily anchors of prayer.</p><ul><li><p><strong>[25:00] Saying grace at the table</strong></p></li></ul><p>Erin rediscovers mealtime prayer and the gratitude it cultivates in everyday life.</p><ul><li><p><strong>[29:10] The power of small rituals</strong></p></li></ul><p>Even whispered prayers or half-finished practices can open us back to God’s strength when our own runs out.</p><p><br></p>

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What is Not Your Sunday School?

“Not Your Sunday School” is hosted by two friends, Erin & Kaitlyn, who met as yoga practitioners. We didn’t always talk about our faith, but now can’t stop. Each episode, we sit down for casual, honest, sometimes controversial, and often hilarious conversations about what it looks like to live a Christian life outside the lines. We think you'll vibe with us if you're craving something honest, imperfect, and totally real!

If you have questions you would like us to answer, would like to be a guest on our podcast, or have a topic you’d like to hear us cover, email us at nyss.podcast@gmail.com

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