Preparing Your Community for Healthy Growth and Change

Two women share a joyful hug symbolizing care and transformation within a faith community.

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?

A man holding a Bible stands in a church sanctuary with a somber expression, surrounded by others who also look serious.

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

A weary mom sits surrounded by toys and laundry, symbolizing mental exhaustion from too many daily decisions.

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

A heart made from an origami-folded U.S. dollar bill, wrapped in heavy metal chains, symbolizing bondage from money and wealth

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

Two gold wedding rings rest on the open pages of a Bible highlighting verses about love.

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

A dad and daughter share a playful tea party picnic, showing the joy of intentional family time.

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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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…

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The Missionary Life You Were Created to Live

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

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

Two lifelong friends having a deep conversation.

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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