Men’s & Women’s Ministry or Family Discipleship?

Men’s and women’s ministries have been separated in the church for years. But the church is a family. And when we disciple together, as a family in community, we experience deeper discipleship in every area of life.

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Caesar is joined by his wife Tina, and their friend and fellow disciple-maker, Barb Terry. He gets their perspective on women and discipleship. Are there differences? We find out that the answer is both “yes” and “no”.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • Why the church has traditionally separated men and women.
  • The importance of women finding their “sisterhood” within community.
  • Can women be effectively discipled by men?
  • Why understanding our gospel identity leads to freedom for both women and men.

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A multi-generational family of men and women and kids together in discipleship.

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Control, Approval, Comfort, Power. Why We Chase False Gods

We all have hidden idols—big and small. An idol is anything that takes God’s place in your heart, absorbs your imagination, or promises what only He can give.

This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’re tackling the four root idols: control, approval, comfort, and power. You’ll learn how to identify and destroy them in your life.

Idols today aren’t statues or totems—they’re far more subtle. Listen when your heart says, “If I just had that, then my life would have meaning… then I’d feel valuable, significant, or secure.”

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • A clear, practical definition of what idols look like in our lives.
  • The four root idols that fuel all forms of false worship.
  • Key emotional triggers that reveal the idols controlling us.
  • How these idols steal our worship and devotion from God.

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A man covered in mud and chains as a picture of the false idols controlling his life.

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Jesus Didn’t Argue–Why Should We?

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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Two friends sitting on a couch arguing about Christian faith. This makes for poor evangelism.

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How to Share Your Faith in a Non-creepy Way

If you’re like most people I know, you probably don’t share your faith all that often. It can feel creepy or just plain awkward, and there’s always that fear of rejection.

People say to me: “I think my friends may be more open to what I’m learning about God, but I really don’t know how to articulate what I believe...” OR “I rarely talk to friends or co-workers about my faith because I don’t want them to feel like I’m cramming it down their throats...” (Whatever that means?)

Here’s a cool way to share your faith that has never been weird or received poorly by others when I’ve done it like this.  (more…)

Pastors: Stop Doing 80% of What You’re Doing!

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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A young pastor holds up his hand indicating a stop to wasting his time on the wrong activities.

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Surprise! You Are the Missionary In Your Neighborhood

There are all kinds of people with varying beliefs living around us. Some of them we notice and some of them we never see. But I can guarantee you one thing for sure. There is a missionary living in your neighborhood.

Growing up as part of the church, there was huge map in the lobby where we worshipped on Sundays–a map of the world with pins all over it. Each pin corresponding to an 8×10 picture next to the map. (more…)

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