Family Discipleship and Mission Made Simple (Part 1)

Our Christian faith was always meant to be vibrant and lived like a family with others—not a once-a-week experience. Missional communities are a proven (biblical) way to engage people in normal rhythms of family discipleship and mission… believers and not-yet-believers alike.

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’ll share Part 1 of seven simple steps that will help you lead your folks to a “faith in practice” where family life becomes mission and begins to move outward to include others.

These seven, proven steps may seem simple or even a little obvious, but they really work and are just the beginning… There is no limit to how far this will take you if you apply this to your life.

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 get started on all of this right away.

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Is Your Church Service Confusing People?

Have you ever wondered what your average person–someone who has not grown up in the church–would think Jesus 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 often use on Sundays may be overshadowing the message we really want to share about Jesus, our Father, and his amazing kingdom.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• What some of our favorite activities at church are really 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 really confusing to people.

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Are You Believing What God Says About You?

Let’s be honest: the life you lead isn’t what you’ve always dreamt of. And maybe the person you’ve become isn’t who you’ve always imagined. God longs to redeem the story of your life and set you on the path to reclaiming your dreams… His dreams. Are you ready?

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Caesar and Heath speak with author and international church leader, Jo Saxton. Her insights into who God made you to be are refreshing and may encourage you to reexamine a few things in your life.

Born to Nigerian parents and raised in London, Jo brings a multi-cultural and international perspective to leadership. She challenges societal stereotypes and helps people discover who they truly are, by seeing themselves the way God sees them. You will LOVE this interview!

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• How we begin to believe lies about ourselves.
• Why God’s view of you changes how you see yourself in powerful ways.
• How you may have lost your unique “voice” and how to get it back.
• Practical steps for moving toward your true and exceptional identity.

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Dealing With Limiting Beliefs About Discipleship and Mission

As Christians, we most often use the word “belief” in connection to our faith and the Bible, but we also have beliefs that shape our lives connected to pretty much every action or inaction in life. Sometimes these beliefs can limit our potential.

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’ll talk about how you can identify and replace your limiting beliefs about discipleship and mission. It’s time to start moving forward!

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• How to recognize and name any limiting beliefs you have.
• How to identify excuses or perceived barriers that keep you stuck.
• Ways to explore your unmet spiritual desires.
• Who you need to spend more time with to promote the changes you want.

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Being Good Neighbors This Summer on Mission

Summer is a great time to get out and about and mix it up with your neighbors more often. Especially now as things are loosening up socially and people are looking to rebuild relationships.

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, I talk about the idea of “neighboring well” in the summer months. I’ll show you how to make the next few months awesome for the sake of discipleship and mission, and really set yourself up for a great autumn season in your community.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• Why this summer will be like none we’ve experienced before.
• How to identify the “People of Peace” in your neighborhood.
• A way to REALLY get to know your 8 closest neighbors.
• Loads of tips on being a good neighbor and living as a blessing this summer.

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How to Share Your Faith Without Being Weird

If you’re like most people I know, you probably don’t share your faith all that often. It can feel creepy or just plain awkward, and there’s always that fear of rejection.

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we talk about how to share your faith without being weird and how your “good news” can actually sound like good news to people. (Really.)

If you’re not sure how to share your faith with others, or just afraid to get started, this episode will unlock your heart and light a new path for you.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• Something we all have in common that is a giant “aha!” when it comes to sharing your faith.
• Why resting in the reality of God’s love for you is the starting point.
• A way to flip the usual conversation about God and religion upside down.
• How the Good News can actually sound like good news to folks.

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