Are Missional Communities Still a Thing?

A multi-ethnic and multi-generational group of friends and family enjoying life as part of a missional community.

Was the whole “missional” thing just a passing church fad, or is there really something more to it?  In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’ll define it for you–what it is and is not–and why it still scares a lot of pastors today. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Where the term missional comes from, and…

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Modern Sabbath Rhythms and The Gospel

Why do most Christians treat the biblical commands for observing the Sabbath as a suggestion? Could this be why we live such frantic, stressful lives? Not a great witness for our neighbors! In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we discuss the often neglected, but super-important practice of creating a rhythm of sabbath rest.…

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Caution: Your Sunday Service May Be Confusing People

A young man is confused by what he has seen and experienced at a local church service, it does not seem to show him much of what God is truly like.

What would the average person who has not grown up in church think Christianity and the gospel are all about based on what they see, hear, and experience in your Sunday church service? In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’ll talk about how the medium we use on Sundays may be overshadowing the…

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Smashing Idols and Phoney Gods In Your Life

A defiant golden idol bull standing on a mountain.

We all let false “gods” gain such controlling positions in our hearts that we will spend large amounts of passion, energy, and emotional and financial resources on them without a second thought. This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’ll teach you how to identify and then smash idols and phoney gods in your life.…

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Maximize Your Summer For Community Impact

A granfather aged man splashing and having summer fun with a young boy.

Summer is here again, yes!  For many involved in a small group or missional community, summer is a time for taking a break from ministry… Don’t do it! Your neighbors and friends are all out looking for fun and relationships this summer. This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’ll show you why and how…

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How The Gospel Transforms Our Anger

Anger is undeniably a significant issue in our lives and culture, and it’s likely to remain so. However, anger can also be a positive thing. Yes, you read that right. Anger is an attribute of God and those who seek to love deeply. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Caesar breaks down the…

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Tips For Hosting Community Meals

Friends and neighbors, young and old, enjoying a summer party outdoors.

Life on mission in community includes a lot of eating together. Your meals should reflect your life as a family—God’s family. Loving others well is far more important than what you serve or how perfect everything looks. This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we talk with Caesar’s wife Tina, a professional chef and hospitality…

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Believing What God Says Is True Of You

A picture held up of a large fingerprint represents the unique image of God we all bear.

Let’s be honest: the life you lead isn’t what you’ve always dreamt of. And maybe the person you’ve become isn’t who you’ve always imagined. God longs to redeem the story of your life and set you on the path to reclaiming your dreams… His dreams. Are you ready? In this episode of the Everyday Disciple…

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Overcoming Our Limiting Beliefs About Discipleship

Hand holding old rusty chains held triumphantly in the air in victory representing overcoming limiting beliefs about disciple-making.

As Christians, we most often use the word “belief” in connection to our faith and the Bible, but we also have beliefs that shape our lives connected to pretty much every action or inaction in life. Sometimes these beliefs can limit our potential. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’ll talk about how…

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The Holy Spirit: From Underrated to Essential

Depending on your upbringing or past church experience, you may be “all about” the Spirit… or you may see the Holy Spirit as the weird uncle of the Trinity; he shows up once in a while to utter some strange words, and you sorta politely wait for him to leave. 🥹 In this episode of…

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