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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When we talk about how mature our church is, we often think about its age, programs, or leadership structures. But the Church is none of those things—it’s people. And every person is a gift Jesus has given to his Church. The real question is… are your people mature? 

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, I’m joined by my good friend Alan Hirsch, one of the most trusted voices in the missional movement. Together, we explore why so many churches remain stuck in growth and maturity—and how Ephesians 4 gives us a surprisingly simple key to unlocking both. We’ll see that this passage isn’t just about leadership—it’s about all of us, living in the fullness of life Jesus experienced with his Father and intended for his family.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• The overlooked “key” to unity and maturity found in Ephesians 4
• How to see leadership and ministry through a biblical, life-giving lens
• Why you are a gift to your church and community, given by Jesus himself!
• What happens when churches ignore or limit the 5 gifts Jesus gave to his people

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