Discipleship Is Spiritually Re-Parenting People

So many people were never taught the basic skills needed for everyday life—let alone how to see it all through the lens of the gospel. Discipleship isn’t just a transfer of biblical knowledge or theology; it’s about helping people actually live as part of God’s family. And in many ways, it’s like reparenting others in light of what our Father now says is true about them.

This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we talk about how discipleship often mirrors what it’s like raising kids. Over the years, I’ve seen the same patterns in our missional community that my wife and I walked through while raising our own kids. It’s slow. It’s beautiful. It takes grace and patience. But it’s how people learn to live out their new identity in Christ.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • Why discipleship is truly a form of reparenting people
  • The key areas in life where people need help learning to live like God’s kids
  • Why traditional discipleship often misses the mark on real life transformation
  • How God equips us to be spiritual parents who walk with others in love and grace.

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Jesus Didn’t Speak Christianese—Why Do We?

Many Christians unknowingly speak two languages — one for everyday life and another for talking about God, faith, and spirituality. But what if the words we use are actually confusing and off-putting to those outside the Church?

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we explore how the language we use can either draw people in or push them away. We’ll unpack some of the top Christianese phrases, why they’re problematic, and how to communicate the gospel more clearly — just like Jesus did.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • How the language we use as a church shapes our culture and perception
  • The Top 10 Christianese words or phrases and what they really mean
  • What our words say to those outside the Church — and how to rethink them
  • Practical steps to grow in gospel fluency and speak more clearly about faith

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The Daily Life of a Missional Family

There’s no such thing as a “typical” week in the life of a missional community. Healthy rhythms often follow surprisingly simple patterns, and family schedules don’t have to be crazy packed to live on mission.

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Caesar shares a running narrative from the daily journals of a married father in a missional community. You’ll get a glimpse into the organized and organic interactions that arise as they live as a family on mission for one week. It’s messy, it’s glorious, and it’s a powerful look at real-life discipleship in action.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • How a married couple with three kids lives on mission together.
  • The gospel-intentionality woven into their everyday life.
  • Why living this way in community doesn’t overload their schedule.
  • How to invite others into your daily rhythms for deeper discipleship.

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Family Discipleship and Mission Made Simple (Part 2)

I grew up going to church Sunday after Sunday. Discipleship, if and when it happened, was a series of classes or a 9-week curriculum that we went through. The problem with that was… it didn’t really work.

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’ll share Part 2 of seven simple yet important steps to living a lifestyle of discipleship where the gospel speaks good news into and shapes every area of life. Discipleship was always meant to happen with others in community.

What’s keeping you and your people from moving beyond a weekend-to-weekend spirituality into a lifestyle of discipleship and mission with family, friends, and other amazing folks God has brought into your life? Let’s get started.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • How to identify who is “leaning in” to relationship and a possible faith journey with you.
  • How to begin to have simple, daily conversations with the Holy Spirit connected to your discipleship and leading others to faith.
  • Why predictable patterns in your life are key to building relationships on mission.
  • How to get help to start on all of this right away.

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Family Discipleship and Mission Made Simple (Part 1)

Our Christian faith was always meant to be lived vibrantly, like a family—not just a once-a-week event. ‘Missional Communities’ are a proven (biblical) way to engage people in everyday rhythms of family discipleship and mission, reaching both believers and those not yet following Jesus.

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we dive into Part 1 of seven simple steps to help you lead your people toward a “faith in practice,” where family life naturally extends outward to include others in mission.

These steps may seem simple or even obvious, but they work—and they’re just the beginning. Apply them, and there’s no limit to how far they can take you.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • What keeps a lot of churches and small groups stuck in a “me-focused” mode.
  • The difference between a weekly small group and a true “family on mission”.
  • Why understanding and embracing a bigger gospel is at the center of a missional life.
  • The first three of seven proven steps to make family discipleship and mission simple.
  • How to get help to start on all of this right away.

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A young family enjoys experiencing their Christian faith in everyday life with neighbors and friends.

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