In this episode, we sit down with Greg and Kim Werner to hear how a near-fatal car accident in 2010 transformed their view of money and generosity. What began as sporadic, guilt-driven giving became joyful, conviction-driven stewardship as they experienced God’s provision through the local church. If you’ve ever wrestled with budgeting, fear, or “how will we pay the bills,” this conversation will help you move from scarcity to kingdom participation.

📖 Key Topics Covered

✔️ Guilt vs. conviction: why our giving motives matter

✔️ How crisis can become a classroom for trust in God’s provision

✔️ The power of collective giving through the church (Acts 2 and 4)

✔️ Shifting from “Can I afford it?” to “How can I be more generous?”

✔️ Budgeting as a discipleship tool that supports spiritual growth

✔️ Seeking first God’s kingdom and trusting Him to meet needs

💬 Discussion Questions

1. What’s the difference between giving from guilt and giving from conviction?

2. How did receiving generosity shape your view of giving? Share a time you received help.

3. How does asking “How can I pay the bills and be more generous?” change your budgeting?

4. Why does giving through the church multiply impact compared to only individual gifts?

5. What fear keeps you from seeking first God’s kingdom in your finances, and what step will you take this week?

📝 Life Application

➡️ This week, review your budget and add one intentional generosity step. Begin giving regularly, increase your current giving, or choose a tangible way to serve someone in need. Pray over this decision and talk it through with your spouse or an accountability partner.

🔗 Learn more about Together Church at togetherokc.church

In this message, we explore what the Bible teaches about the roles of men and women in the family and the church. While men and women are equal in value as image bearers of God, Scripture shows that God designed distinct roles for each. Husbands are called to provide and lead spiritually, while wives are called to support and manage the home. In the church, the role of elder is reserved for men, yet women hold many significant and meaningful leadership roles, from teaching other women to evangelism and ministry service.

This message reminds us that true freedom is found not in resisting God’s design but in aligning with it. God’s plan is not about limitation—it’s about flourishing in the unique roles He created for us.

📖 Key Topics Covered

✔️ Men and women are equal in worth but distinct in role and function

✔️ God’s design for marriage: husbands as providers and spiritual heads, wives as helpers and home managers

✔️ Biblical evidence for male eldership in Titus and Timothy

✔️ Significant leadership and ministry roles for women in the church

✔️ Why resisting God’s design leads to frustration, but alignment brings freedom

💬 Discussion Questions

1. How does our culture’s view of gender roles differ from what the Bible teaches?

2. How does seeing the word “helper” used for both God and women reshape your view of the wife’s role?

3. What challenges do Christians face when cultural shifts influence views of church leadership?

4. How can we affirm both the equal value and distinct roles of men and women?

5. How would you respond to someone who sees biblical gender roles as oppressive?

📝 Life Application

➡️ This week, reflect on how you’ve been viewing your gender role in light of Scripture versus cultural influences. If you’re married, talk with your spouse about how you can better support each other in God’s design. If you’re single, consider how you can live out God’s design in your current relationships and ministry. Pray specifically for wisdom and grace to align with His plan, trusting that His design brings freedom rather than limitation.

🔗 Learn more about Together Church at togetherokc.church

In this episode, we hear Seth and Alex’s powerful story of returning to Oklahoma and unexpectedly being led to Together Church. What started as a list of places they wouldn’t go turned into a story of softened hearts, divine timing, and God’s faithfulness. Alongside Brandon, they unpack what it really means to discern God's will. This episode is both practical and deeply personal—full of wisdom for anyone trying to make a big decision or simply seeking to grow in intimacy with God.

📖 Key Topics Covered
✔️ The difference between God’s revealed will and His specific guidance✔️ Why discernment is rooted in relationship, not just answers
✔️ How God uses wise counsel, authority, and community to speak
✔️ Ways to recognize God’s voice in Scripture and everyday life
✔️ Why waiting on God’s timing is part of the process
✔️ Real-life stories of how God weaves individual paths into kingdom purpose

💬 Discussion Questions

1. In what area of your life are you currently seeking to discern God’s will?

2. What clear commands or principles from Scripture guide your decision-making?

3. How has God used people in your life to reveal His will to you in the past?

4. What spiritual practices have helped you recognize God’s voice more clearly?

5. How does your current challenge connect to something God might be building through others?

6. What has your past taught you about God's faithfulness during uncertain seasons?

   
   

📝 Life Application➡️ This week, choose one area where you're seeking direction. Spend time in Scripture to align your heart with God’s revealed will. Make space in prayer to listen, not just talk. Ask 2 or 3 godly people for their counsel. Then write down moments where God has been faithful in the past, and reflect on how He might be speaking to you again.

🔗 Learn more about Together Church at togetherokc.church

Artificial Intelligence is taking the world by storm, and its impact on our lives is only beginning. While AI offers incredible potential for productivity and convenience, it also carries the risk of replacing the authentic relationships God designed us to have with Him and with one another. In this episode, Pastor Brandon unpacks how to use AI wisely without letting it become a substitute for discipleship and intimacy.

📖 Key Topics Covered

✔️ The revolutionary potential of AI compared to the Internet’s emergence

✔️ Everyday ways people use AI (meals, grammar, productivity, household tasks)

✔️ Why the real danger is “artificial intimacy,” not just artificial intelligence

✔️ The spiritual risks of letting AI replace relationships and discipleship

✔️ Boundaries to set for healthy tech use in our homes and spiritual lives

✔️ Why Scripture is best read and understood in Christian community

💬 Discussion Questions

1. How has technology already shaped your relationships, positively and negatively?

2. What does it mean that AI is “amoral,” and why does that distinction matter?

3. Where might you be tempted to let AI replace genuine connection or spiritual disciplines?

4. What boundaries around technology do you need to establish this week?

5. How can we use AI for good without slipping into artificial intimacy?

6. What practices help you prioritize authentic relationships with God and people?

📝 Life Application

➡️ This week, evaluate your technology use. Identify one area where AI or tech may be substituting for real connection. Choose one relationship (with God or a person) to intentionally invest in through presence — whether that’s prayer, Scripture, or time face-to-face. Notice how it feels different from technology-mediated connection.

🔗 Learn more about Together Church at togetherokc.church

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In this episode, we tackle the struggles of forming authentic friendships as adults. Why does it feel so much harder than when we were kids? Brandon and Racheal dive into the real reasons we stay isolated: fear, past hurts, and the lies we believe. They offer practical encouragement for building relationships that truly reflect God's design. If you’ve ever felt lonely or longed for deeper connections, this conversation is for you.

📖 Key Topics Covered✔️ Why God designed us for relationship with Him and others✔️ How Satan uses lies and fear to keep us isolated✔️ The difference between surface, authentic, transparent, and vulnerable friendships✔️ How labels like "introvert" can become excuses✔️ Why discipleship leads to the deepest and most meaningful friendships✔️ Simple and practical ways to build real connections

💬 Discussion Questions

1. What makes forming friendships harder for you as an adult?

2. How have past hurts shaped your willingness to build new relationships?

3. What lies have you believed about relationships that keep you isolated?

4. How can you move from surface-level connections to deeper friendships?

5. How does making disciples help form lasting friendships?

6. What is one friendship you could take a step to deepen this week?

   
   

📝 Life Application➡️ This week, take one intentional step. Invite someone to coffee, lunch, or dinner. Be clear about wanting to get to know them better. Don’t let fear of rejection or a few minutes of awkwardness stop you. Trust that God can use this to form meaningful connection.

🔗 Learn more about Together Church at togetherokc.church

God designed fatherhood on purpose and He chose you for the role. In this episode, Brandon and Jeremy talk candidly about the pressures, insecurities, and emotional weight of being a dad. Together, they unpack what it means to be the first and best example of God to your children, not through perfection, but through presence, consistency, and humility. If you’re a father (or know one), this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

📖 Key Topics Covered

✔️ Why God intentionally gave children their specific fathers

✔️ The emotional burden of performance-based parenting

✔️ How to respond to your kids with love, not just discipline

✔️ What it means to be “secure in Christ” as a father

✔️ The dangers of inconsistency and how to course-correct

✔️ How other fathers and discipleship relationships can help

💬 Discussion Questions

1. How does knowing God as your Father change the way you parent?

2. What areas of fatherhood make you feel most insecure?

3. When are you most likely to react from emotion instead of love?

4. What does it practically look like to be a “compass” for your kids?

5. Who in your life can help you become a more Christlike father?

📝 Life Application

➡️ This week, take one moment of emotional parenting and pause. Ask, “How would my Heavenly Father respond to me right now?” Then, lead your child with that same love and consistency. Also, identify one father you can encourage or open up to. Discipleship is better together.

🔗 Learn more about Together Church at togetherokc.church

In this episode, we talk about what it really looks like to make disciples when life is full. Between jobs, families, and packed calendars, it can be easy to set relationships aside. But what if the busyness is the context for discipleship? We share real stories and practical wisdom about how discipling others can happen as you go, through shared meals, small group setups, and the honest moments in between.📖 Key Topics Covered✔️ What “disciple-making as you go” looks like in real life✔️ How transparency and trust form the foundation for discipleship✔️ Why relationships—not curriculum—are the heart of disciple-making✔️ How to overcome insecurity and find your security in Christ✔️ Practical rhythms to build deeper connections during busy seasons✔️ The power of going with the goers and living life on mission together💬 Discussion Questions1. What keeps you from being transparent in your relationships with other believers?2. How can you integrate discipleship into your current daily routines and responsibilities?3. In what ways has insecurity affected your ability to disciple or be discipled?4. What does it mean to “go with the goers” in your current context?5. How has adversity or conflict shaped your closest spiritual relationships?📝 Life Application➡️ Identify one relationship where you've been keeping things surface-level. This week, take one step toward greater authenticity. Share a struggle, ask a deeper question, or invite them into part of your everyday life.🔗 Learn more about Together Church at togetherokc.church

Discipleship isn’t just about being friends. It’s about spiritual growth, intentionality, and helping others become more like Jesus. In this episode, we explore how to move from casual friendships to purposeful relationships rooted in the gospel. Whether you’re reaching out to someone far from God or walking alongside a new believer, this conversation will help you take courageous next steps in discipleship.📖 Key Topics Covered✔️ Why discipleship must be rooted in friendship—but go beyond it✔️ How to share the gospel naturally and without fear of rejection✔️ Questions that open the door for spiritual conversations✔️ How to disciple new believers through relationship and rhythm✔️ What the F.A.T.T. framework looks like in real life✔️ The importance of being intentional, not just available💬 Discussion Questions1. What fears do you have about sharing your faith with others?2. How can you detach your self-worth from others’ responses to the gospel?3. What’s the difference between friendship evangelism and casual friendship?4. What questions could you ask to open up spiritual conversations?5. Who in your life might be ready for a formal discipleship relationship?📝 Life Application➡️ Identify one non-believer and one believer in your life this week. Ask the non-believer thoughtful questions about their spiritual background, and with the believer, consider having a direct conversation about walking together in discipleship.🔗 Learn more about Together Church at togetherokc.church

The Goal Of Discipleship:

Everyone talks about making disciples, but do we really know where we’re going? Without a clear destination, spiritual growth can feel confusing, even frustrating. In this episode, we break down the true goal of discipleship: to grow into maturity in Christ.

Using the analogy of a road trip, we explore the essential elements of intentional discipleship and how Jesus modeled a relational, reproducible process for spiritual development. Whether you're just starting your faith journey or already discipling others, this episode will help you see the road ahead more clearly.

📖 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ What it means to be “mature in Christ”

✔️ Why good sermons and spiritual habits aren’t enough without a destination

✔️ The 3 key ingredients for spiritual growth: leader, environment, and process

✔️ How Jesus discipled through relationships, not just teaching

✔️ The “Share → Connect → Minister → Disciple” framework

💬 Discussion Questions:

1️⃣ How do you currently define spiritual maturity?

2️⃣ What’s the difference between casual Christian friendships and intentional discipleship?

3️⃣ Do you have an intentional leader guiding your growth, or are you helping someone else grow?

4️⃣ How could you apply the Share → Connect → Minister → Disciple process today?

📝 Life Application:

➡️ Identify where you are in your spiritual growth journey. Then, pray about someone who could either mentor you or someone you could begin discipling. Take one step this week toward turning that relationship into a friendship with a purpose.

🔗 Learn more about Together Church at https://togetherokc.church

One Church, Many Expressions | Unity & Discipleship in ActionWhat if churches stopped competing and started collaborating? What if local churches could link arms—not to build a brand—but to build the Church?

In this episode, we explore the biblical vision for church unity and how partnerships like the Relational Discipleship Network (RDN) help local congregations work together to reflect Jesus more clearly. We dive into what it means to be a local expression of the one true Church, how the shift from programs to discipleship changes everything, and why Together Church has chosen to walk alongside other churches on the same mission: to make disciples who make disciples.

📖 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ The difference between one global Church and local expressions

✔️ Why collaboration matters more than competition

✔️ What the “discipleship shift” looks like in real church life

✔️ How Together Church became a coaching church with RDN

✔️ The power of partnering with other churches for kingdom impact

💬 Discussion Questions: 1️⃣ What does it mean to reflect Jesus’ Church in your local context?

2️⃣ How can we collaborate with—not compete against—other churches?

3️⃣ Why is discipleship more than just a program?

4️⃣ How could our church benefit from kingdom partnerships like RDN?

📝 Life Application: ➡️ Take one step this week toward building unity in the body of Christ. Pray for a neighboring church, reach out to a believer from another congregation, or join a discipleship group that prioritizes authentic relationships and growth.

🔗 Learn more about Together Church at https://togetherokc.church