The Not So Perfect Christian Life

Joy and Bob

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.

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20 episodes
Updated July 20

Episodes20

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July 20 · 59 min
S2-E22: Miracles
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!
July 5 · 58 min
S2-E21: Sadness
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!
June 22 · 51 min
S2-E20: Stillness
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!
June 8 · 46 min
S2-E19: Accepting Help
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!
May 26 · 55 min
S2-E18: Hungering after righteousness
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!
May 11 · 1 hr 2 min
S2-E17: Dealing with uncertainty?
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!
April 27 · 48 min
S2-E16: Jesus Is Coming Back
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
April 13 · 54 min
S2-E15: Does going to church matter?
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!
March 30 · 51 min
S2-E14: Submission
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!
March 16 · 57 min
S2-E13: Pride
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!
March 2 · 44 min
S2-E12: Contentment
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!
February 16 · 1 hr 6 min
S2-E11: Lust
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.
February 2 · 48 min
S2-E10: Blessed are those who mourn
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!
January 19 · 53 min
S2-E9: Trustworthiness
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!
January 5 · 52 min
S2-E8: Taking up your cross
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!
Dec 22, 2025 · 51 min
S2-E7: Lament
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.
Dec 8, 2025 · 45 min
S2-E6: Ambition
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!
Nov 23, 2025 · 46 min
S2-E5: Guilt
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!
Nov 10, 2025 · 46 min
S2-E4: Boldness
"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!
Oct 27, 2025 · 49 min
S2-E3: Blessed are the poor in spirit
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?