Modern Sabbath Rhythms and The Gospel

Why do most Christians treat the biblical commands for observing the Sabbath as a suggestion? Could this be why we live such frantic, stressful lives? Not a great witness for our neighbors!

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we discuss the often neglected, but super-important practice of creating a rhythm of sabbath rest. Discover how Sabbath goes beyond a day off work—restoring trust in God and reconnecting your heart with His.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • God created us to work from rest–not the other way around.
  • What a modern-day Sabbath might look like.
  • How resting restores us relationally with God.
  • Practical ways to incorporate Sabbath rest into modern life.

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Modern Sabbath Rhythms and The Gospel

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Caution: Your Sunday Service May Be Confusing People

What would the average person who has not grown up in church think Christianity and the gospel are all about based on what they see, hear, and experience in your Sunday church service?

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’ll talk about how the medium we use on Sundays may be overshadowing the message we really want to share about Jesus, our Father, and his amazing kingdom. Are people leaving your worship services confused or misled?

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • What some of our favorite activities at church are actually saying to people.
  • How close and yet so far off we can accidentally be in these things.
  • Why our ‘good intentions’ are not cutting it with the culture anymore.
  • How much of what we do in our Sunday services are confusing people.

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Caution: Your Sunday Service May Be Confusing People

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Smashing Idols and Phoney Gods in Your Life

We all let false “gods” gain such controlling positions in our hearts that we will spend large amounts of passion, energy, and emotional and financial resources on them without a second thought.

This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’ll teach you how to identify and then smash idols and phoney gods in your life.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • What idolatry is and how to recognize it in your own life.
  • Why we’re quick to defend our idols and counterfeit gods.
  • How to uncover “the thing behind the thing” that exposes the real idol.
  • 20 Idol-Crushing Questions that will help root out your idols.

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Smashing Idols and Phoney Gods in Your Life

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Maximize Your Summer For Community Impact

Summer is here again, yes!  For many involved in a small group or missional community, summer is a time for taking a break from ministry… Don’t do it! Your neighbors and friends are all out looking for fun and relationships this summer.

This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’ll show you why and how to take advantage of these summer months to boost your community life and discipleship this fall.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • Why summer’s the time to “lean into” new relationships rather than take a break.
  • Why kids are such a great opportunity for building relationships in the summer.
  • How to set yourself up for autumn and discipleship with these new friends.
  • A pile of fun, easy, and practical examples to try this summer in your neighborhood.

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Maximize Your Summer For Community Impact

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How the Gospel Transforms Our Anger

Anger is undeniably a significant issue in our lives and culture, and it’s likely to remain so. However, anger can also be a positive thing. Yes, you read that right. Anger is an attribute of God and those who seek to love deeply.

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Caesar breaks down the source and purpose of anger. You’ll also see how and why anger can destroy us. And we’ll give you a way to heal the anger in your life.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • Anger may be destroying your health and relationships.
  • Where (and why) the Bible commands us to be angry.
  • A definition for uncorrupted, righteous anger.
  • How to begin to heal your anger and move toward love.

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How the Gospel Transforms Our Anger

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Tips for Hosting Community Meals

Life on mission in community includes a lot of eating together. Your meals should reflect your life as a family—God’s family. Loving others well is far more important than what you serve or how perfect everything looks.

This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we talk with Caesar’s wife Tina, a professional chef and hospitality expert. She gives us her best tips for hosting missional summer meals that are easy to do and won’t leave you frazzled.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • Why it’s important to treat people like family, not like guests.
  • Meals that you can do easily and quickly.
  • Why theming your meals and parties is fun and super inviting for others
  • Some of Tina’s favorite and proven meals, recipes and party themes.

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Tips for Hosting Community Meals

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