Rediscovering the Bible’s Relevance Today

More and more people are questioning the validity and relevance of the Bible in today’s culture. Is it all true… is it literal or figurative… does it apply to our lives today?

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’ll walk you through the most common misunderstandings about the Bible and the ways people read this unique document that are leading to confusion and distrust. And we’ll give you the tools to properly read the Bible in light of the divine author’s original intent.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • The Bible was originally an oral document.
  • Why the Bible should not be viewed simply as a history book.
  • How scripture was originally read together in community and why.
  • Why understanding the genre of each book in the Bible changes everything.

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Rediscovering the Bible's Relevance Today

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Are You Picking The Right Leaders?

Whether it’s in your church, non-profit, or missional community, growth requires you to develop your next generation of leaders. How will you know who they are? Is everyone really a leader? Could you be wasting your time developing the wrong people?

In this episode, Caesar and Heath talk about how to effectively identify your best leaders. We’ll show you what to look for and how to spot faithful, servant leaders that are right in your midst already.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • A new paradigm for developing people in community.
  • How discipleship and leadership development work together.
  • 3 Questions to ask yourself to know who specifically to develop as leaders.
  • 5 Qualities you want to look for in anyone you place in a position of leadership.

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Are You Picking The Right Leaders?

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5 Ways Church Leaders Need to Be Cared For

Leadership within the Church is much more than just getting tasks and jobs done. Biblical leadership does get things done and serve the Family, but effectiveness as a leader is more about character, the condition of the heart, and a growing ability to speak and model the Gospel in all of life. 

In this episode, Caesar gives you 5 ongoing essentials that every missional church leader needs in their life. Unfortunately, almost no one was trained for the type of leadership that missional communities require. Let’s be the ones that change that!

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • Why the commitment to developing leaders attracts great leaders.
  • What to do if YOU are not getting these 5 essentials as a leader.
  • The importance of every leader having an apprentice.
  • What happens if you’re missing this type of care.

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5 Ways Church Leaders Need to Be Cared For

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A Community of Welcome In a City of Loneliness

There’s an epidemic of loneliness and isolation in our cities today, whether they’re big or small. More people are living alone and wondering where they’ll find community and hope. 

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Caesar is joined by disciple-maker and church planter, Gino Curcuruto. They discuss how the Church is in a perfect position to extend hospitality to people around us who are seeking guidance and care.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • How even the government is alarmed at the amount of loneliness there is.
  • Why the Church has been perfectly suited to combat this issue.
  • How we are an extension of the welcome of God we have received.
  • Ways we can “set the table” for others to find a family to belong to.

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A Community of Welcome In a City of Loneliness

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Are Missional Communities Still a Thing?

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 a true definition (from the Bible).
  • Is being a missional church a new or old thing?
  • Why this scares A LOT of pastors and elders to death!
  • Steps to take to begin to move your church or community toward an abundant missional life and ministry.

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Are Missional Communities Still a Thing?

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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. Discover how Sabbath goes beyond a day off work—restoring trust in God and reconnecting your heart with His.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • God created us to work from rest–not the other way around.
  • What a modern-day Sabbath might look like.
  • How resting restores us relationally with God.
  • Practical ways to incorporate Sabbath rest into modern life.

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Modern Sabbath Rhythms and The Gospel

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