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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Why Pleasing Everyone Isn’t Your Job

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People love to offer their opinions—about your choices, your ministry, your lifestyle. But sometimes the best way to care for others (and yourself) is to stop caring so much about what certain people think. This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’re talking about the voices that hold you back—and how to break free from…

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Why Treating Others Like Family Is Good News

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Who’s in… who’s out… Are we really supposed to treat everyone like family? Or is that just something we do with other Christians? This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we look at what Scripture actually says—and why I believe God is calling us to treat everyone like they’re part of the family. It’s more…

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