Season 4 is about to be so fun! Also, check out my YouTube channel to be a part of the podcast LIVESTREAMS or to access exclusive podcast clips and weekly vlogs. I'm excited to see all the new things that God is going to do in 2023. 

If you want advice on how you can practically grow spiritually in 2023, this is the podcast episode for you. Our guest, Pastor James Neal, and Augustine discuss what spiritual growth can look like for you in the new year. 

We discuss the following questions: 

How to set spiritual goals for yourself?

How to call someone out in a Godly way?

How do you measure your own spiritual growth?

What are ways to grow in your theological education without pursuing a Masters or Bible College?

What are your tips for young leaders in ministry?

How to be more disciplined in spiritual growth?

With access to so many online pastors, leaders, and influences, how do you vet someone’s spiritual guidance?

What does the Bible say about Hell? How much should pastors be teaching on it?

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Join myself, Allie, Gabby and Chandler as we discuss questions that young adults sent us as we close out 2022. Stay until the end for a special challenge from each of us for you going into the new year! 

Questions we answer: 

Be sure to check out clips from the podcast on YouTube: Digital Discipleship

Welcome to the first episode of SEASON 4 of the Digital Discipleship Podcast. We're ending 2022 talking about tips that I have to help you grow in your productivity and rest as a young adult. Below are the questions that I answer during the podcast: 

What are books you recommend on rest? 

Are there any apps you recommend for better organization and time management?

Is life less busy or more busy after college?

How do you find time to rest when you’re so busy?

Ways to avoid physical evidence of high stress? Specifically tension and headaches?

How do I recover from ministry burn out / how do I not get burnt out?

Thoughts on Sabbath? Is a full day of rest possible for young people?

In a culture of efficiency and productivity, how do you personally slow down mentally?

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Join a refreshing conversation with Augustine and DeWayne Crocker, Jr as they discuss what it looks like to steward influence, lead worship with humility, and why adopting a continuous learning mentality is essential for young leaders.

Discovering his love for music and performance at an early age, DeWayne has been singing since he was just five years old. DeWayne has been a household name through his local communities for quite some time, but it was not until his viral social media moments in recent years that led him to reach fans in a broader spectrum and took his music career to new heights.

Since the age of 16, DeWayne has had many fortunate opportunities to travel and sing professionally, performing with and for some of the industry's best voices, musicians, and producers. In 2015, he was the youngest contestant to go on and compete in a rigorous auditioning and training process for the final contestant selection for BET's Sunday's Best, where his voice and soul impacted every judge, contestant, and spectator on set.

With more than 60 million digital views across Youtube and Facebook, DeWayne has gained notoriety worldwide and has been fortunate enough to grace some of the biggest stages and platforms in the music industry.  DeWayne was blessed to compete on Season 18 of American Idol in 2019. His journey on the show was so captivating that the producers asked him to return as a Comeback Candidate the following year, which elevated DeWayne's platform and passion for his faith. DeWayne uses his music not only to minister but to set a standard for his generation. "I want others to know that your dreams can become a reality. You have to stay faithful, focused, hear, and follow the path that God has laid out for you. It may not be instantaneous, but it always happens at the right time," said DeWayne in an interview on ABC.

DeWayne's ministry in music has granted him some fantastic opportunities to share his voice and ministry with a variety of audiences, including being asked to sing at the wedding nuptials of Tennis legend Serena Williams and now-husband Alexis Ohanian in 2017. The star-studded event included guests such as Beyonce, Venus Williams, Kelly Rowland, and many more.

He is currently a transferring junior at Oral Robert's University in Tulsa, OK. He is majoring in Biblical Literature and minoring in Business Administration.

DeWayne plans to keep his faith first throughout his journey to becoming a disciplined, molded, and cultivated leader for the world.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed with the idea of “changing the world?” Do you ever question what it means for you to make a difference in your generation? Take a quick listen to a short encouragement from Augustine Mendoza about being faithful in the assignment God is giving you.

Additionally, you are invited to submit the below form to be considered as a guest for the Digital Missiology Podcast. If you, or someone you know, wants to talk on the podcast about a specific career or aspect of culture then check out the form below.

Guest Invitation Form: https://forms.oru.edu/view.php?id=1173113

Leadership can be demanding, hard and taxing. Join a conversation with ORU alumnus, Jimmy Shaw as we talk about how to grow in leadership endurance. If you want to run the marathon of leadership and life well, then you will definitely want to take notes from this episode.

If you want to know how to be mentored or be a part of relationships that will grow and disciple you then you need to listen to this episode with special guest ORU alumnus, Troy Francis. We discuss how to set up a mentoring relationship, what discipleship actually looks like, and how to engage your faith at work. 

Troy works at Compassion International and has worked in Human Resources, Information Technology, and now works in their Marketing department. He is passionate follower of Jesus, a newlywed, and lives in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado. 

Troy's list of personally recommended discipleship resources for young adults: 

Books

•    The Life of the Beloved by Henry Nouwen

•    Redefined by Arden Bevere

•    Maximized Manhood by Edwin Louis Cole

•    Becoming a King by Morgan Snyder

•    Single, Dating, Engaged, Married by Ben Stuart

•    The Sacred Search by Gary Thomas

•    Everybody Always by Bob Goff

•    Divine Direction by Craig Groeschel

•    Rooted by Banning Liebscher

•    Chasing Wisdom by Daniel Grothe

•    Power of Place by Daniel Grothe

Podcasts

•    Leadership

•    Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

•    THE ED MYLETT SHOW

•    Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

•    Rhythms for Life

•    Conversations with John and Lisa Bevere

•    Knowing Faith

•    Essential Church Podcast

•    Bridgetown Audio Podcast

Other Recourses

•    Messenger International App

•    Daily Devotionals

•    Lectio 365

•    Glorify App

•    Read Scripture app

In this episode, Augustine shares a bit of his story and personal testimony with pornography. There are so many people that struggle with pornography and trying to follow Jesus at the same time. In Augustine’s story, he shares how he dealt with pornography and how his life was transformed and redeemed because of the goodness of Jesus.