Love him or hate him, Donald Trump has become one of the most polarizing figures of our time. And a big issue for pastors and church leaders is this: how much are our people being discipled by politics instead of Jesus?  

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’ll step back from the headlines and look at what Scripture says about authority, leadership, and the Kingdom. If we’re not careful, political loyalties can shape our churches more than gospel priorities. This conversation will help you shepherd your people toward living as citizens of God’s eternal Kingdom, above and beyond party lines.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why God allows leaders to rise—even the ones we disagree with.
• How Scripture reframes our view of government and authority.
• Ways to re-center identity and allegiance in the Kingdom of God. 
• How to guide your people toward love and peacemaking in political conversations.

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Living as a missionary is more about being than doing. Too often, we think of missionaries only as people who pack up and move overseas. But the truth is, if you are a Christian, you already are a missionary—it’s part of your identity in Christ. 

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, I share what it looks like to live every day as a missionary right where God has placed you. We’ll talk about how to embrace this calling in your neighborhood, cross the street before you cross the globe, and take simple steps to live as God’s sent ones together.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Who the Bible calls “missionaries” or “sent ones” in everyday life.
• How your missionary identity flows straight from God’s own heart.
• Why “Go and make disciples” is not optional—it’s Jesus’ command.
• How to start living as a missionary right where you live today.

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Friendship isn’t optional if we want to make disciples—it’s essential. But for many of us, building deeper friendships feels harder than ever. We’re busy, distracted, or unsure how to take relationships beyond surface-level.

This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we sat down with author Twyla Franz to talk about what it really takes to grow friendships that last. You’ll hear practical ways to open your life, welcome interruptions, and start investing in trust-filled relationships that make discipleship a natural part of everyday life. 

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why friendship and trust are the true pathways for disciple-making.
• Why openness and vulnerability don’t have to be scary.
• Why “divine interruptions” may be God’s invitation to deeper connection.
• 10 simple ways to build friendships that actually transform lives.

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As God’s kids, living together as his family here on Earth, we’ve been called to serve others—not as a duty, but as a natural overflow of our identity in Christ. And the truth is, some of the smallest, simplest acts of service can make the biggest impact in people’s lives and in our cities.  

This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’ll show you how serving your city in little, everyday ways can provide both a picture and an experience of the gospel. You’ll hear 12 powerful, yet simple ways to improve your neighborhood and bless the people around you. And these aren’t hard or expensive—they’re things anyone can do, starting today!

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• Why serving others puts God’s character on display in the world.
• How small acts of service often spark reconciliation and restoration.
• 12 simple things you can do right now to bring life to your city.
• How your family or group can jump in and start serving this week.

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Let’s be honest: much of the Church today operates with what could be called a “functional Great Commission.” It sounds more like, “Go into all the world and make worship attenders, baptizing them in the name of small groups, and teaching them to volunteer twice a month.” 

This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we talk with our friend Will Mancini—author and in-demand church consultant—about why real church growth only happens through intentional disciple-making. Programs and strategies have their place, but they aren’t a substitute for living out Jesus’ original commission.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• Why many churches are living out a “functional” version of the Great Commission
• How your language and phrasing reveal your real priorities as a church
• What 3 types of church models we’ll see most over the next 20 years
• Why people—not programs—are what attract and grow the Church

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