Friendsgiving: Welcoming People to God’s Table

Thanksgiving gives us a beautiful chance to practice radical hospitality—welcoming others into our lives and treating them like family. But what if this year, you opened up your table in a way that reflects how big God’s family really is?

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Tina joins me for a conversation about Friendsgiving—a simple but powerful way to include others in your life, especially those who may not have a place to celebrate. We’ll talk about how to shift your mindset, get your family on board, and create space at your table for gospel relationships to grow.

You don’t need a perfect meal. You just need a seat, a little flexibility, and a willingness to love like Jesus.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • Why expanding your definition of “family” is central to living on mission.
  • Who you might invite this year—and how to ask without it being awkward.
  • What to do when your relatives aren’t thrilled about “outsiders” joining the table.
  • How to express thankfulness in a way that feels genuine and Spirit-led.

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A group of friends laughing, gathered around a table celebrating thanksgiving as a family.

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Gospel Tipping: Why Overtipping Should Be Our Norm

Is it just me or does it seem that more and more people are expecting to be tipped for their services these days? And at increasing rates.

When my wife Tina and I lived in Manhattan we had to actually plan to have cash on us in small denominations at all times because it was such a tipping culture. Why do some people get tipped extra money for doing their jobs and others do not? And how should we respond to that? And what about people who kinda stink at their job, but expect to be tipped anyway?

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Moving The Church Into the 7 Pillars of Society

We often talk about “the culture” like it’s something out there… something other people shape. But the truth is, we are the culture. God has placed each of us right in the middle of it—on purpose. The question isn’t whether Christians have a role in shaping society, the question is, how intentional will we be about it?

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we look at what historians call the 7 Pillars of Society—realms that form the foundation of every culture—and how God’s plan to restore all things includes your role within them. 

This isn’t about adding more church activities—it’s about moving the church (that’s us!) into everyday life where discipleship belongs. Your gifts, relationships, and influence already exist within one or more of these pillars. Let’s explore how to recognize that and lean in.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • How every society is built around the same 7 foundational “pillars”
  • Why God placed you (and your church) within specific parts of culture
  • How disciple-making fits naturally into every one of the 7 Pillars
  • Why relational trust—not structure—is the key to cultural engagement

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A cheerful restaurant worker stands at the bar of a well-lit café, welcoming his customers as he would his gospel community

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Transform Your Small Group to Live as Good News

It’s happening. Churches are starting to shift their small groups to more mission-focused, incarnational communities. And many people I know are forming new “missional communities” among their family and friends. That is super encouraging!

But… Here’s the Problem:

Christians have spent years listening to sermons, studying theology and doing Bible studies, yet still feel intimidated or unable to naturally express the good news of the Gospel into normal life, conversations, and circumstances. We will never experience gospel-transformation and missional movement in our families and neighborhoods unless this changes.  (more…)

Not Another Small Group: How to Build a Missional Family

Starting a missional community from scratch doesn’t mean rallying your friends for another weekly meeting or trying to sell people on “doing life together.” It begins with something much deeper—and much closer to home.

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, I’ll talk about what it really looks like to start a true missional community that feels like family and lives on mission together in the everyday stuff of life. If you’ve ever longed for more than just rows and routines, this one’s for you.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • What sets a missional community apart from typical small groups or Bible studies.
  • Why you don’t need permission or a program to start something new.
  • Why it starts with your own family rhythms, not a church calendar.
  • 7 practical steps to begin forming a community that lives like family and makes disciples.
  • Free Start-up Guide to get you going quickly.

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A cheerful outdoor moment where a man with reaches out to greet two women, forming a welcoming connection.

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What Are the (new) Signs of a Healthy Church?

No one sets out to have or lead an unhealthy church or ministry. But we often find ourselves stuck in a loop of numbers and metrics we’ve inherited, or were imposed on us by the “higher-ups”. It would be great to have new signs of a healthy church.

The 3 Bs

For a long time now, churches have often or only measured three things I call the “3Bs”: Butts (attendance on Sunday); Building size; and Budgets. Are these the signs of a healthy church? Hmmm… I wonder how Jesus’ ministry career would measure up to these three benchmarks?

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