Why You’re Blessed to Be a Blessing

While there are a zillion things I may still want in life, (okay, maybe just a few thousand) my life has certainly been filled with an abundance of blessings and awesomeness. While driving the other night, my wife, Tina, and I spent a little time discussing some of the things we have to be thankful for.

The things on our list may be similar to yours. Things like our relationship with God. How close we are relationally to our grown children and how much fun we’re having these days with all of them. Our home and community. If I went for the long list it would fill several pages and would include many more large blessings ie. health, friendships etc. and smaller things like my iPad, guitars and so on. But there would be a lot.

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Cigars, Theology & Discipleship

To disciple someone in all aspects of life requires a deliberate level of intentionality. It is essential to engage in everyday activities together and integrate discipleship and training into these ordinary moments.

This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we talk about a form of discipleship that includes cigars, fireplaces, and maybe an occasional glass of fine spirits. Some of you will LOVE this… some will be freaked out!

In This Episode You’ll Learn: 

  • A little about the environment that Jesus discipled in. (Hint: it was never a classroom.)
  • Why it’s vital to disciple and model the gospel in normal rhythms of life.
  • Caesar and Heath’s personal experience and model for doing “Cigars & Theology” as a part of their community life and discipleship.
  • Alternatives that may work better in your church and context.

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Men gathered around a backyard fire pit smoking cigars and talking about faith.

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These 3 Things Are True Discipleship Killers

For many of us discipleship either conjures up images of a standardized series of classes we once went through, or it’s this mysterious and foggy image of spiritual practices and a knowledge base to be passed on to others. Either way, most Christians just aren’t doing it.

I’m not even saying that these two common images are biblically accurate, but many find themselves stuck personally or in their attempts to get their churches onboard with discipleship. (more…)

Faith is Not a Product

We’ve all felt it — that restless sense that something’s missing, that maybe a better church would fix it. So we start shopping around. But here’s the thing: when we bring our consumer mindset with us, no new building or better band is going to solve what’s actually going on inside us.

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’re going to dig into how consumerism creeps into our faith without us even noticing — and what Jesus actually says about it. This isn’t about guilt. It’s about finding something way better than anything you can shop for.

In This Episode You’ll Learn: 

  • A shockingly familiar definition of consumerism that will stop you cold
  • 3 ways consumerism quietly shapes how you think about church
  • What Jesus actually taught about consumerism and material desire
  • Practical ways to stop feeding the consumer mindset in your own faith

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Worn Bible Beside Amazon Box that visually merges consumer culture and faith

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Are You Believing a Holistic Gospel?

Most of us think of faith as something that lives in the spiritual lane. We go to church, read our Bibles, pray — and that’s the Christian life. But what about your mental health? Your physical health? What if God actually cares about all of it, and the gospel was always meant to speak to your whole life — mind, body, and soul? 

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’re going to explore what it looks like to believe and live out a truly holistic gospel. You’ll discover why caring for the whole person isn’t optional — it’s at the heart of God’s design. And how stepping into those conversations with others can bring real hope to a world that’s sick and dying for it.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • How God’s story in Scripture has always been holistic in nature
  • Jesus’ surprisingly simple explanation of the Law and Commandments
  • Why a holistic gospel naturally sends us out on mission
  • Practical steps to care for your physical, spiritual, and mental health today

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A close-up of a woman’s face in natural evening light suggests reflection and depth.

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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…)

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