Rethinking Family as a Team on Mission

A multi-generational family living on mission together... and loving it!

For many in Western civilization, our idea of “family” seems like a failed experiment. We’ve been sold the line that the family exists primarily as a springboard for the individual. But what if our families functioned more like a team–a team on a mission? In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Caesar talks with…

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Living On Mission With No Church Support

A young family having fun picking up trash with friends at their local park. Living on mission together.

You want to live a more missional life—sharing everyday rhythms with others, building community, and making disciples. But what do you do when your pastor or church leadership isn’t on board? This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’ll start by speaking to your heart. Then, we’ll guide you with practical steps to get started…

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10 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…

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Gratitude, Grace, and the Gospel

Gratitude, Grace, and the Gospel shared around the Thanksgiving table.

Gratitude is more than delighting in a gift; it is a feeling of happiness directed toward a person for giving you something good. Growing in our ability to consistently be grateful and express gratitude is not only life-changing but is part of becoming a mature disciple of Jesus. This episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast…

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Neighborhood vs. Network Missional Communities

Two families stand outside their front doors next door to each other. Life in community feels like one big family!

When making disciples in community, a common strategy question arises: should we have a Missional Community that is only neighborhood-based, or should we start a Missional Community that’s relationally network-based? In this episode, Caesar lays out the advantages and disadvantages of both neighborhood and networked-based approaches to community building. And the importance of creating organized…

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Hugh Halter: An Apostle’s Story

Do apostles still walk among us today? Are there people God sends to proclaim the Good News to the lost and broken, sparking new movements and bringing his Kingdom to life here on Earth? In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Caesar talks with his close friend, author, and modern apostle, Hugh Halter. Hugh’s…

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Finding Gospel Opportunities at Work

We spend much of our lives with co-workers, often more than with family or friends, making the question of workplace discipleship both natural and nuanced. Opportunities are there, but they require a unique approach. This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we discuss the realities of disciple-making at work. While work relationships can be limited,…

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Letting God Rearrange Our Priorities

A man buried under the clutter of papers, letting wrong priorities control him.

Sustaining a missional lifestyle is tough! Life gets messy, burnout creeps in, and old habits and personal preferences sneak back, sabotaging your progress. And with life only getting busier, it can feel overwhelming. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’ll uncover what’s really keeping you from fully living on mission. It starts with…

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Healing Relationships: Moving Beyond Forgiveness

A heart broken in two is symbolically held up to the light of healing and restoration.

What could be more important than restoring a broken relationship? But what happens when one or both parties involved in the conflict are unwilling to forgive or trust is too broken? In this episode, we discuss how to restore relationships that seem too far gone to repair. If the gospel is truly Good News, then…

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Halloween: 7 Ways To Be Missional

A young family out enjoying Trick-or-Treat on Halloween.

Halloween often carries a “dark history,” and many Christians have been told it’s a holiday to avoid. But you might be surprised to learn the real story behind this event. Rather than missing out, it’s a prime opportunity to bring light and redemption to your community. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Caesar…

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Communication Breakdown in Community? 10 Ways To Grow

Friends frustrated with each other and their lack of effective communication.

Have you ever been misunderstood or misinterpreted? Do you sometimes misunderstand the signals and words you’ve received from others? Oftentimes communication seems to be a fight for control. But it doesn’t have to be that way! In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Caesar will teach you how to avoid being misunderstood and give…

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Gospel. Community. Mission. Discipleship Requires All 3

Three metal gear intermeshed to show the need and correspondence of Gospel, Community and Mission when making mature disciples of Jesus.

The idea that ‘Gospel, Community and Mission’ is crucial to making mature disciples of Jesus may sound a little bit obvious to you at first. But it is surprising how few of us, and our churches, are careful to balance the focus and engagement of these powerful discipleship foundations.  This week on the Everyday Disciple…

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Choosing Connection Over Conflict

A group of friends discuss a sensitive subject with love and respect for each other.

It happens over and over again: a political argument with a friend, a fight about racial issues on the internet, a disagreement with a coworker… At the first sign of conflict, we flee to a bunker with people who think like us and—internally or externally—attack everyone else. We feel safe there. But it’s killing us;…

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Why Every Serious Disciple-Maker Needs a Coach

Caesar smiling in his office as he coaches other disciple-makers.

Why do all serious players on any team have a coach, and why might all serious disciple-makers also need a coach? Life and ministry accelerate when you have someone help you call plays and develop strategies as you make disciples and live out this amazing Kingdom life. This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’ll…

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Unlocking Kingdom Growth in Everyday Life

A picture of an ant holding up a leaf while riding on the back of a turtle, illustrating the principle: small is big, slow is fast.

Are you living a “Kingdom of God lifestyle” today, in a very real sense? Do you feel like growth, abundance, and victory are all a part of your community life and church experience? This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Caesar and Heath discuss how Jesus explained normal life and growth in the Kingdom of…

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The “Jesus Model” For Loving Your Neighbor

Three older men enjoying each other's company and a cup of coffee in their backyard.

There was a time when neighbors knew each other’s names… when children and old folks in the neighborhood had more than their families looking out for them. What happened? This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we talk with author, Lance Ford, as we ask the question: can you really love your neighbor as much…

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How To Talk Politics As a Family

People dropping voting ballots into a red ballot box.

Political talk is everywhere right now — it’s on the news and all over social media, it’s happening between friends and family, and it’s most likely happening at your kitchen table too. I wonder… what are your kids hearing? In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Caesar shares insights on how to talk politics…

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Can You Be a Christian and Not Be a Disciple?

A person stands at a fork in the road deciding if they will truly become a follower and disciple of Jesus or merely a church-attending believer.

Church doctrines of grace and salvation can sometimes hinder us from fostering the expectation that we should be and make disciples. Do our current evangelism and discipleship models fall short of producing genuine followers of Jesus? This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we explore the importance of reclaiming a strong understanding of the gospel…

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Rediscovering the Bible’s Relevance Today

Taking a fresh look at the Bible is depicted by a stethoscope laying on top of a black leather Bible.

More and more people are questioning the validity and relevance of the Bible in today’s culture. Is it all true… is it literal or figurative… does it apply to our lives today? In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’ll walk you through the most common misunderstandings about the Bible and the ways people…

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