Lifeschool 171: What is Freedom in Christ and How to Find It

Do you feel like you are truly living in freedom? Is there an ease and “lightness” in your head and heart about your life and relationships?  Is the idea of “freedom in Christ” just a nice sentiment… or does it actually have real implications for our lives today?

This week on the Lifeschool Podcast, we talk through the idea of freedom in Christ, what true freedom is, and how one finds and sustains it.

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Lifeschool 168: Simple Discipleship Practices Outside the Box

Discipleship is not a series of classes. Discipleship is the process of moving from unbelief to belief in every area of life… It must be done life on life, life in community and life on mission.

This week on the Lifeschool Podcast, we talk about a form of discipleship that includes cigars, fireplaces, and an occasional glass of fine spirits. Some of you will LOVE this… some will be freaked!

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Lifeschool 167: How Consumerism is Killing the Church

A new(er) building. The nicer children’s ministry wing. The best preacher. Comfy seats and a great band. Many Christians approach their churches, and their faith, as consumers. Even the term “church shopping” betrays the reality of our spiritual consumerism.

This week on the Lifeschool Podcast, we expose and articulate the ways that consumerism is killing the church today. And how you can identify and stop it in your own life and church.

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Lifeschool 165: This is What Will Keep You From Living On Mission

It is hard to sustain a missional lifestyle! Things get messy, and I start to wear out. Personal preferences and old habits creep back in to destroy things. And it’s not like life is getting any less busy.

Today on the Lifeschool Podcast, you’ll find out what is really messing you up and keeping you from living on mission.

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Lifeschool 164: How Jesus Explained Life and Growth in the Kingdom

Are you living a “Kingdom lifestyle” today in a very real sense? Do you feel like growth, abundance, and victory are all a part of your community life and church experience?

This week on the Lifeschool Podcast, Caesar and Heath talk about how Jesus explained normal life and growth in the Kingdom of God.

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Lifeschool 159: From The Pulpit To The People: Shifting to a Life on Mission

Leading people to new places in life and ministry can be hard. Too often our churches and small groups are primarily focused on… well, ourselves. Helping our people shift to a life on mission with God that is outwardly focused is the dream.

In this episode of the Lifeschool Podcast, we talk about leading people from being pew-sitters to active disciple makers. And guess what? This all starts in the mirror!

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