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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Time to Leave Your Church? 7 Things To Consider Before You Go

A man stands alone praying in his church sanctuary. He is contemplating whether it is time to leave his church and find another.

Is it time to leave your church? You didn’t always feel this way, but lately, there’s been a nagging sense that it might be time to move on and find a new church home. Yet, you wonder, “Is it just me?” This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’ll help you navigate that decision. We’ll…

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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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