Posts by Caesar Kalinowski
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…
Read More and ListenSeeing God Fully Masculine, Feminine, and Beyond
We’ve learned from scripture to use male pronouns when we talk about God. He’s our Father. But what if there’s a richness to God’s nature that we’ve been missing because we’ve only been looking at half the picture? In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’re exploring the feminine aspects of God’s divine nature—something…
Read More and ListenBreaking Free From Lies That Feed Addiction
Addiction touches millions of families every day, and the heartache and brokenness that comes with it can feel overwhelming. Real, lasting freedom is possible. But it doesn’t come from just stopping the behavior. Healing happens when we uncover and address the pain, lies, and emotions underneath it all. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple…
Read More and ListenWhat If God Set Your Schedule?
Most of us feel busy. Our calendars are full, our days feel crowded, and we’re often left wondering where the time went. We’re constantly being told how to get more done and be more efficient, but rarely do we stop to ask a deeper question: What is all this time actually for? And what might…
Read More and ListenEveryday Disciple Cafe – Your Questions Answered
From living on mission without kids… to dealing with negativity in community… to how we approach the Lord’s Supper (and yes—even whether I was once a rockstar), we’re answering as many of your questions as we can in this special year-end episode. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Heath and Caesar open the…
Read More and ListenBirthright: Living from Your Gospel Identity
The way of the world goes something like this: We do things—perform, serve, work—to prove our worth. We chase value in the eyes of our family, friends, spouse, boss, or even our pastor. If we do a good enough job and others perceive us as valuable, then we believe we’ll be accepted and wanted. Slowly,…
Read MoreAdvent Week 4: We Can Experience Love Because God is Gracious
When a recent survey asked, “If you could say in one word what you want more of in life, what would that be?” very surprisingly, LOVE didn’t even make the top 10. Could it be that money and false happiness have replaced the need for love in our lives today? In this episode of the…
Read More and ListenAdvent Week 3: God Is Good So We Can Find Joy In Our Life
For hundreds of years, the church has anticipated the coming of Jesus during the season of Advent. Into this space, this void, the angels announced to the shepherds the good news of Jesus that would bring great joy to all people. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Caesar continues the Advent Series as…
Read More and ListenWho Are Your Next Leaders? Find Them Using the ‘5 Cs’
Wherever I go, I hear the same concern: “We just don’t have enough quality leaders.” It’s something I’ve heard from pastors, ministry leaders, and nonprofit directors alike. They’re worn down, stretched thin, and wondering who they can trust to carry more weight. And more importantly… how to find those people in the first place. Let’s…
Read More10 Ideas For Your Christmas on Mission
Many of us were raised to believe that the Christmas holidays are a time to unplug from outside relationships and our “normal” community rhythms. Even many Christians tend to isolate away from their small groups, missional communities, and neighbors instead of pressing deeper into relationships at this time of year. In this episode of the…
Read More and ListenAdvent Week 2: We Live With Peace Because God Is Glorious
The peace Jesus came to bring was not coercive or backed up by military might, and it was not the type of peace that most of the world was looking for. The announcement of the Messiah’s birth heralded something different and transformational. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Caesar continues the Advent Series…
Read More and ListenStop GOing to Church. Start BEing the Church.
If you’re a Christian who has grown up “going to church” most Sundays, you may find yourself quietly wondering: Is this all there is? Maybe instead of just going to church, it’s time to BE the Church. I spent my first few years as a pastor at a really large church near Chicago. I’ll always…
Read MoreAdvent Week 1: We Have Hope Because God Is Great
The story of Christ’s birth is a story of promise, hope, and revolutionary love. So, what happened? What was once a time to celebrate the birth of a savior has somehow turned into a season of stress, shopping lists, and debt. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Caesar starts a special Advent Series…
Read More and ListenFriendsgiving: 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…
Read More and ListenMoving 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…
Read More and ListenWhy Weekly Family Dinners Are a Game-Changer for Discipleship
If you’re looking for a natural, low-bar way to disciple others and live life on mission, you may be sitting on (or at) a goldmine—your dinner table. For years now, my wife Tina and I have been living out our faith in the context of real, intentional community—not just “going to church,” but sharing life…
Read MoreWhen Real Life Meets Mission: Finding Freedom in Organized and Organic Rhythms
I’m often asked what the rhythm of life looks like in our family or missional community. Is it a calendar full of planned activities? Or is it just hanging out when the mood strikes? The answer is: both. One of the most helpful ways I’ve learned to think about life together-especially when we’re living on…
Read MoreNot 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…
Read More and ListenPreparing Your Community for Healthy Growth and Change
Has your missional community started to feel more like a small group that meets than a family that grows and multiplies? Even strong communities can get stuck in comfortable rhythms if leaders aren’t intentional about growth and sending. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, I’ll help you rethink how to prepare your community…
Read More and ListenWhy Aren’t Christians Happier?
Many Christians believe that knowing Jesus should naturally make us happy… yet, if we’re honest, a lot of us don’t always feel that way. Why aren’t Christians happier people? This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we talk with author and pastor David McDonald about how happiness isn’t something we arrive at—it’s something we practice.…
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