Smashing Idols and Phoney Gods in Your Life

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.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• What idolatry is and how to recognize it in your own life.
• Why we’re quick to defend our idols and counterfeit gods.
• How to uncover “the thing behind the thing” that exposes the real idol.
• 20 Idol-Crushing Questions that will help root out your idols.

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Maximize Your Summer For Community Impact

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 to take advantage of these summer months to boost your community life and discipleship this fall.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• Why summer’s the time to “lean into” new relationships rather than take a break.
• Why kids are such a great opportunity for building relationships in the summer.
• How to set yourself up for autumn and discipleship with these new friends.
• A pile of fun, easy, and practical examples to try this summer in your neighborhood.

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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 source and purpose of anger. You’ll also see how and why anger can destroy us. And we’ll give you a way to heal the anger in your life.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• Anger may be destroying your health and relationships.
• Where (and why) the Bible commands us to be angry.
• A definition for uncorrupted, righteous anger.
• How to begin to heal your anger and move toward love.

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Tips for Hosting Community Meals

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 expert. She gives us her best tips for hosting missional summer meals that are easy to do and won’t leave you frazzled.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• Why it’s important to treat people like family, not like guests.
• Meals that you can do easily and quickly.
• Why theming your meals and parties is fun and super inviting for others
• Some of Tina’s favorite and proven meals, recipes and party themes.

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Believing What God Says Is True of You

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 Podcast, Caesar and Heath speak with author and international church leader, Jo Saxton. Her insights into who God made you to be are refreshing and may encourage you to reexamine a few things in your life.

Born to Nigerian parents and raised in London, Jo brings a multi-cultural and international perspective to leadership. She challenges societal stereotypes and helps people discover who they truly are, by seeing themselves the way God sees them. You will LOVE this interview!

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• How we begin to believe lies about ourselves.
• Why God’s view of you changes how you see yourself in powerful ways.
• How you may have lost your unique “voice” and how to get it back.
• Practical steps for moving toward your true and exceptional identity.

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Overcoming Our Limiting Beliefs About Discipleship

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 you can identify and replace your limiting beliefs about discipleship and mission. It’s time to start moving forward!

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• How to recognize and name any limiting beliefs you have.
• How to identify excuses or perceived barriers that keep you stuck.
• Ways to explore your unmet spiritual desires.
• Who you need to spend more time with to promote the changes you want.

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