Life in a True Gospel-Centered Community: Kirstan’s Story

Life in a vibrant gospel-centered community –a missional community– is an amazing thing to experience. It’s something I believe we were all created to enjoy. But what does this really look like? How is it different than your current church or small group situation? Let me tell you a true story that will help illustrate the beauty of this.

A Broken Family

Good friends of mine, Greg and Mary, came to faith and become part of our community a few years back. They pretty immediately began to loop others into this life with us as they learned to live as full-time missionaries. One of the very first families that Greg and his wife Mary began to invite into their lives was a 16-year-old girl named Kirstan and her widowed mother, Julianna. They had a pretty rough story. (more…)

How To Truly Be Generous

We all know we could be more generous — but for most of us, that just means dropping something in the offering plate or tipping a little extra. Meanwhile, we grip tightly to everything else God’s given us. What if real generosity isn’t really about money at all, but about how loosely we hold everything we’ve been blessed with?

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’re going to talk with author Marty Duren about living with open hands in every area of life. You’ll discover why the “stuff god,” called mammon, has more grip on us than we realize. And how the gospel frees us to become the most outrageously generous people on the planet.

In This Episode You’ll Learn: 

  • Why generosity connected only to money falls way short of the truth
  • The “stuff god” that secretly competes for your worship
  • How the gospel is actually a picture of radical generosity
  • Practical ways to start living less selfishly today

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Afraid To Share Your faith?

Opinions are changing about what it means to share our faith, or proclaim the gospel. And the debate continues regarding the best methodology, and probably will into the foreseeable future.

But regardless of your methods and motives, one universal reason that many (most) people don’t seem to share their faith very often or in meaningful ways is fear of rejection.

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Proven Date Nights Every Couple Needs

Ever notice how the person you fell in love with starts feeling more like a roommate or business partner? Between work deadlines, kid schedules, and just keeping up with life, the spark that once came so easily can quietly fade into the background. What used to build intimacy and connection gets buried under busyness, tiredness, and the endless logistics of just making it through the week.

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we explore why date nights aren’t just a nice idea—they’re essential to keeping your marriage vibrant and alive. We’ll talk about escaping the trap of problem-solving mode, the power of modeling a thriving marriage for your kids, and practical ways to make date nights something you both need and look forward to.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • How consistent date nights keep your marriage from drifting into roommate mode
  • How to make date nights meaningful without spending a fortune
  • The gospel picture your marriage paints when you prioritize time together
  • What to avoid and what to pursue to keep dates connecting, not coordinating

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Who You Were Created To Be

The world tells us to perform our way to value—work harder, serve more, achieve better. We chase approval from family, friends, bosses, even our churches. But this exhausting cycle of performance misses something crucial: who God says you already are. What if your identity isn’t something you earn, but something you’ve already been given?

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’re going to challenge the lie that you have to earn your worth. The truth is, if you’re a Christian, you’ve been completely transformed and given a new identity—one that comes with shocking authority and privilege as a co-heir with Jesus himself. When you start living from your true identity instead of trying to create one through performance, everything changes.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • A surprising truth about you contained in Matthew 28
  • What it really means to be created in God’s image
  • The authority and privilege you now possess as a Christian
  • Why the world’s way of earning value will always leave you empty

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How to Actually Apologize (Not Just Say Sorry)

We’ve all seen hollow public apologies. But most of us won’t face public scandal—we’ll face everyday moments when we’ve hurt someone and need to make it right. Sometimes it’s sin, sometimes it’s unintentional. How do you know the difference? And how do you apologize well?

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’re going to show you what makes an apology actually work—and what secretly sabotages it. We’ll explore the biblical foundation for making things right, walk through the three core elements every genuine apology needs, and help you spot the four mistakes that torpedo apologies.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • The real reason you’re putting off that apology
  • What the gospel teaches us about confession and restoration
  • The three essential components of a genuine apology
  • Four deadly phrases that undermine your sincerity

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Handwritten paper scraps featuring the words “I’m sorry” in different languages lie on a wooden surface, illustrating apology across cultures.

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