Friendsgiving: Welcoming People to God’s Table

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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…

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Moving The Church Into the 7 Pillars of Society

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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…

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Not Another Small Group: How to Build a Missional Family

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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…

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Preparing Your Community for Healthy Growth and Change

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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…

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Why Aren’t Christians Happier?

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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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How Decision Fatigue Steals Your Capacity & Joy

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Do you ever feel like your patience wears thin or your brain just can’t make one more decision? Maybe you start the day strong but end up frustrated, grabbing junk food, or zoning out on your phone by evening. You’re not alone. This might be decision fatigue quietly draining your capacity and joy. In this…

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When Money Owns Your Heart

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Money is never just about money. Jesus talked about it more than almost anything else because He knew it reveals where our hearts truly rest. This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we look at how our understanding of the gospel shapes the way we view and use money—and how generosity naturally flows from grace,…

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Halloween: 7 Ways To Be Missional

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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7 Things to Know Before You Get Married

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Preparing for marriage can feel exciting—and a little overwhelming. Whether you’re single, engaged, or helping your kids navigate this season, understanding what truly matters before saying “I do” can make all the difference.  In this episode, Caesar and his wife, Tina, share lessons from over 30 years of marriage and raising three adult kids who…

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Daddy-Daughter Dates Change Your Family Legacy

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Life moves fast, and our kids grow up before we know it. As parents, we often wonder if we’re connecting with their hearts in ways that will last a lifetime. For me, one of the most valuable things I ever did with my daughters was taking them out on regular Daddy-daughter dates. In this episode…

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The Missionary Life You Were Created to Live

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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…

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10 Keys To Building Deeper Friendships

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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…

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Everyday Opportunities to Bless Your City

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As God’s kids, living together as his family here on Earth, we’ve been called to serve others—not as a duty, but as a natural overflow of our identity in Christ. And the truth is, some of the smallest, simplest acts of service can make the biggest impact in people’s lives and in our cities. This…

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Real Church Growth Starts With Real Discipleship

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Let’s be honest: much of the Church today operates with what could be called a “functional Great Commission.” It sounds more like, “Go into all the world and make worship attenders, baptizing them in the name of small groups, and teaching them to volunteer twice a month.” This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we…

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Time To Restart Your Community Group

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Sometimes our best intentions drift… and the normal stuff of life knocks us off course when it comes to living together in a community on mission to make disciples of Jesus. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’’ll share a few simple rhythms that will help you and your community get back on…

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The Missing Piece in Church Maturity w/ Alan Hirsch

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When we talk about how mature our church is, we often think about its age, programs, or leadership structures. But the Church is none of those things—it’s people. And every person is a gift Jesus has given to his Church. The real question is… are your people mature? In this episode of the Everyday Disciple…

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Fighting Our Preoccupation With Self

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How you feel, pretty much in every moment, is connected to how you believe things are going relative to your sense of self. It is out of our identity, and perception of self, that our motives and actions flow. The Gospel answers our fallen self-obsession with a great work of grace in Christ. In this…

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They’re Ready for Mission… Are You Ready to Lead Them?

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So often, conversations about becoming a ‘missional church’ focus on the pushback or resistance we might face. But what if the people in your church are already convinced? What if they believe that discipleship really can become a way of life—and they just need some help getting started? This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast,…

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Sharing Your Faith Doesn’t Have to Be Awkward

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Let’s be honest—most of us don’t share our faith all that often. It can feel awkward… or even a little cringy. Maybe you’re afraid of rejection or just not sure how to bring it up without sounding weird or preachy. In this episode, we’ll show you a way to share your faith that actually sounds…

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