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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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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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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The word “missional” isn’t outdated or irrelevant. It still means living with a radical focus on making disciples of Jesus in everyday life—our unchanging mission as the church.

This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’re tackling the distractions that pull leaders away from a true “missional mindset.” We’ll explore why a consistent discipleship focus matters, especially if you’re a pastor or leading a missional community.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• How your view of the gospel shapes your mindset and focus.
• Why discipleship is not something just preached about on Sunday.
• 10 ways people with a missional mindset live and lead.
• How our language impacts what others think Christianity is about.

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