One of the biggest reasons Christians hesitate to talk about their faith is the fear of sounding weird or being hit with tough questions they can’t answer. Others feel like they have to “win” people over, and if they don’t, they’ve somehow failed.

This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’ll unpack why treating evangelism like a spiritual tug-of-war isn’t the way to go. In fact, apologetics often makes for poor evangelism—no one has ever been “argued” into the Kingdom!

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• A clear understanding of apologetics and the true purpose of evangelism
• Two distinct approaches to starting faith conversations
• The real value of apologetics within Christian communities
• Why Jesus didn’t rely on tricks, tactics, or arguments to reveal his Father

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If you’re a pastor, much of what fills your week may not be bearing the fruit you think. It’s easy to get stuck on a hamster wheel of tasks—some self-imposed, others added by others—that drain your energy and resources over time.

This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’re exploring why most leaders should STOP doing 80% of what they’re currently doing. You may be facing your biggest opportunity yet to reset your schedule and refocus disciple-making in your church.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• Why doing less may be the key to your church’s future.
• The difference between physical exhaustion and emotional depletion.
• How to identify your true values and what truly motivates you.
• Practical steps to create your “stop-doing list.”

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The word “missional” isn’t outdated or irrelevant. It still means living with a radical focus on making disciples of Jesus in everyday life—our unchanging mission as the church.

This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’re tackling the distractions that pull leaders away from a true “missional mindset.” We’ll explore why a consistent discipleship focus matters, especially if you’re a pastor or leading a missional community.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• How your view of the gospel shapes your mindset and focus.
• Why discipleship is not something just preached about on Sunday.
• 10 ways people with a missional mindset live and lead.
• How our language impacts what others think Christianity is about.

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We often hear the word ‘accountability’ thrown around in Christian circles. For some, it can hold deep meaning and value; for others, it can conjure up feelings of failure, shame, or defeat.

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we talk about how accountability relationships are not all good or beneficial… but they can be! We’ll give you several steps toward participating in gospel-centered accountability that can transform your life.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• Why most people shy away from accountability relationships (and should).
• How many people hide their true selves while pretending to be accountable.
• 8 Accountability Group killers to avoid.
• What powerful, gospel-centered accountability looks and sounds like.

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Church discipline is a term found nowhere in the Bible. But it is taught and practiced, often rather harshly. And many have been hurt by churches not doing this correctly. It can be difficult to do in ways that show the love of God. 

This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we discuss how to do church discipline in a way that heals and restores… instead of just “handing people over to Satan” and being done with them. 😕

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• How Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 18 may surprise you when read in its full context.
• Who should be involved in doing church discipline and when.
• What it really means to “turn someone over to Satan”.
• Practical steps for addressing someone who has sinned against you.

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