Are You Beating Yourself Up With Religion?

If you’re not experiencing the joy and freedom you once did in your faith, it may be that you are beating yourself up with religion instead of believing and living out of the true gospel of grace. Let me explain:

I’ve heard it said that religion is a set of practices and beliefs–a system–of pursuing and maintaining a relationship with God.

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Patriotism vs. Christian Nationalism and the Trump Effect

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.

Get started here…

A Holy Bible rests on top of an American flag, symbolizing faith and politics.

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3 Easy Questions Quickly Turn Strangers Into Friends

Making new friends or transitioning a group of unrelated relationships into a community can be a challenge. Or feel uncomfortable. However, people are all the same and desire growing connections within any circle of acquaintances. I want to show you how you can easily help facilitate this.

I have used these three questions many times to break the ice and kill the awkwardness of things. They lead to great conversation, a lot of laughs, and a pretty quickly turn strangers into friends. [Be sure to get my 3 Easy Questions Cheat Sheet.]
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The Missionary Life You Were Created to Live

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.

Get started here…

A group of friends gathered around a campfire happily sharing about their missionary life

Each week the Big 3 will give you immediate action steps to get you started. 

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How Do I Get Started Teaching My Family to Live Out Our Faith in Everyday Life With Others?

Today, I answer the question: “How do I get started teaching my own family to live out our faith in normal, everyday life with others? What are the very first baby-steps I should take?”

This is an important question Frank, because regardless of where we’re at in our faith journey or family age and stage of life, truly making disciples and living out our faith in everyday life with others starts right in our own home. (more…)

10 Keys To Building Deeper Friendships

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.

Get started here…

Two lifelong friends having a deep conversation.

Each week the Big 3 will give you immediate action steps to get you started. 

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