When Missional Living Feels Hard

Missional living is messy. At times you’ll wonder why things aren’t easier, or why they’re not moving faster. Sometimes you will wonder if it really matters and if all of this is actually making a difference in people’s lives.

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Caesar talks with author and missional practitioner Twyla Franz about when missional living feels hard… and you start to blame yourself, others, or God. This is a great conversation and will encourage you to begin again and keep going!

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • Reasons that missional living can seem really hard.
  • The 3 people we start to blame when things don’t go as planned.
  • The way humility can lead us to freedom.
  • How God feels about you and your progress so far.

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Discipleship and Preparing for Holy Week

As we make disciples of Jesus, understanding the major significance of Holy Week, and Jesus’ death and resurrection cannot be overstated. Or over-celebrated!

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, you’ll hear a narrative of the events that take place during the week leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion. Caesar will give you some of his personal thoughts and point out 4 key aspects of this historic week in Jesus’ life.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • How the Gospels each give us a rich and unique perspective.
  • Hear a special narrative that combines all four Gospel timelines.
  • The significance of 4 “last” events leading up to the Cross.
  • Two powerful ways that Jesus took our place to set us free!

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How Your Small Groups Need To Change w/Hugh Halter

Outside the Western world, the Church is experiencing its greatest growth in history by gathering and multiplying small groups of people, numbering 10 or less. Is this the way forward for us too?

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Caesar talks with author and modern-day apostle, Hugh Halter, about the need to re-envision why and how our church small groups gather together on mission. Now is the time to change!

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • Why your church small groups are more important than ever.
  • The need to reframe the Gospel for everyone in small groups.
  • Why understanding the community that Jesus formed is key.
  • Tools you can use to move your small group toward missional living.

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[SPECIAL] Finding Your People of Peace

Discipleship has moved out of the classroom (yes!) and into your normal life… but knowing who wants to be discipled and who just wants to be friends can be tough to figure out at times.

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, I am sharing a BONUS training I did for folks in the Everyday Disciple Challenge. I’ll show you how to move friends and acquaintances toward discipleship relationships… And you’ll learn how to find the people (believers and not-yets) who may become part of your existing or new missional community.

God has people who already WANT to be with you!

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • How Jesus helped his disciples identify who they would disciple.
  • How to identify the ‘People of Peace’ who are in your life today.
  • Where to spend time looking for these types of people and friends.
  • How to move folks from acquaintances to disciples on mission.

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[SPECIAL] Finding the Right Missional Balance

With so many changes to the schedule and rhythms of the Church these days, it can be hard to determine what people really need. If we’re not careful, we’ll create new “busy stuff” for everyone to do and miss the true mission of the Church.

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, I am sharing Day 4 of the Everyday Disciple Challenge. This is the audio from the Live training we did online. Discover how Jesus balanced his time and attention as he moved his disciples from curious onlookers to mature disciple-makers. (Answers the “How do we do this?” question.)

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • Why it can be hard to find balance in changing times.
  • A simple diagnostic tool you can use right now!
  • The 5 Stages you’ll need to lead your people through if you’re making changes.
  • An opportunity to find help, resources, and a community to do all of this with!

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[SPECIAL] Discipleship Rhythms

Many Christians are frustrated with trying to fit discipleship and spiritual growth into their increasingly busy schedules. But what if God designed all of life as a perfect fit for discipleship?

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, I am sharing Day 3 of the Everyday Disciple Challenge. This is the audio from the Live training we did online. I reveal six ordinary rhythms of your life that are perfectly created by God for natural, daily discipleship that fits everyone’s schedule.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • Why moving from “additional” to “intentional” with discipleship is critical.
  • How discipleship is both organized and organic.
  • How God has perfectly designed all of life for natural, organic disciple-making.
  • 6 Rhythms of life that everyone in every context of life shares.

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