Committed

In this powerful episode of the Committed Podcast, Jacob “LINNY” Lindroth, Elijah Crompton, and Patrick “SPEEDY” Diehl dive deep into the role of discipline in the Christian faith. From daily habits to spiritual accountability, the guys unpack how discipline shapes a Christ-centered life. They also explore the strength found in brotherhood and authentic community — emphasizing how surrounding yourself with like-minded believers is key to walking faithfully and staying committed to God’s purpose. Whether you're seeking encouragement, guidance, or real talk about living for Christ, this episode is for you.Follow Our Social [email protected]

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The Practices are disciplines that create space for the Spirit to transform us from the inside out. Learn about practicing ancient disciplines that open us up to God to change us at the deepest level.

Session Exercise

Sabbath

Set aside a few hours after church or early on a Saturday to embrace the four movements of Sabbath: stop, rest, delight, and worship.

We may desire to become more like Jesus, but feel stuck.

The problem is that we don’t know how to become like Jesus.

We need a training program — a reliable pathway to transformation.

We find this in the Way of Jesus, where we are formed by:

-The Practices

-Community

-Teaching

-The Holy Spirit

Formation happens over time and through suffering.

And one of the best ways to begin to change is to replace an unhealthy habit with the practice of reading Scripture daily.

Spiritual formation isn’t a Christian thing; it’s a human thing.

We are formed by a complex web of forces, but especially by:

-Habits Relationships

-The stories we believe

-Environment Time

-Experience.

Most of our formation is unintentional.

Some of the most important questions to reflect on are:

-Who am I becoming?

-Am I being intentional about who I am becoming?

-One of the best ways to do this is through a Formation Audit.

Our September 2025 Committed Gathering at King’s River Worship Center.

Pastor Brad Joseph felt that someone in the crowd needed to come to KNOW Jesus & not just KNOW ABOUT Jesus. The Spirit moved & created a rumbling in the spirit. A shifting of hearts.

Following Jesus is based on the first-century practice of rabbis and apprentices.

Today, to follow Jesus means to apprentice under him.

To apprentice under Jesus is to organize your life around three driving goals:

- Be with Jesus

- Become like Jesus

- Do as he did

Apprenticing under Jesus means practicing a way of life.

One of the best ways to begin is through a daily prayer rhythm, where you create a time and place for solitude, silence, and prayer.

We take a minute to slow down before we start our three month session of practicing the way by John Mark Comer.

In the middle of the parking lot of WINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL, we met to praise our living, King! Vulnerability, Honesty, and transparency, were on full effect! We shared, we cried, and we changed, lives with one another!

Take some time to slow down, and being prayer as you listen to this episode!

Be Generous to the Poor

Concern for the poor holds a prominent place in God’s heart. Apprentices of Jesus reflect this priority by coming alongside those in need, creating a new kind of family.

Exercise: Be generous to the poor.

Our exercise for this week is to share your resources with someone in need. You can give to an organization doing good work serving the poor, either globally or locally. Or you can give to someone you know in need in your relational circle.

Reach Exercise: Give not just your money but your time.

When you see a need, step in to meet it—whether by serving dinner at a local rescue mission, mowing a neighbor's lawn, mentoring a child, or sharing a meal with someone on the margins—because every act of kindness is a way to express the love of Jesus and build kinship in God's family.

This week is about rethinking ownership. What if nothing we have is really ours—but God’s? Through Scripture and discussion, we’ll explore what it looks like to be faithful stewards of what God has entrusted to us. It’s a powerful shift that can lead to peace, purpose, and a deeper dependence on Him.

Greed is sneaky. It masks itself as security, success, and even responsibility. This week we’ll unpack what Jesus had to say about greed and how it shapes our hearts and habits. Together, we’ll learn how to identify it, confront it, and walk in the freedom that comes from living open-handed.