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ep54 - Discipleship is for Everyone with James Poch

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In this episode of the Christian Book Blurb podcast, host Matt McChlery interviews author James Poch about his book 'Holy Grit: Gaining Traction on Life's Journey with Jesus.' The conversation explores the definition and importance of discipleship, the role of walking with others, and the concept of grit in discipleship. They discuss roadblocks to discipleship and the mentoring relationship, highlighting the organic and individual nature of the process. Iman, a member of James' church, shares her discipleship experience and the evolving nature of her journey. They also discuss James' love of food and cooking as well as his photography hobby. Listen now.

Takeaways

  • Discipleship is a lifelong journey of walking with Jesus and walking with others in God's church.
  • Discipleship goes beyond attending church and acquiring knowledge about the Bible; it involves a deep and meaningful relationship with Jesus and others.
  • Roadblocks to discipleship include unforgiveness, pride, disobedience, unanswered prayer, and condemnation.
  • The mentoring relationship in discipleship is characterized by active listening, accountability, and mutual growth.
  • Discipleship is for everyone, but it requires trust, patience, and a willingness to learn and grow.

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    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction

    00:30 Discipleship Defined
    03:21 Mutuality and Trust in Discipleship
    04:18 Introduction to the Book 'Holy Grit'
    05:46 The Illustration of Grit in Discipleship
    06:44 The Uncomfortable and Determined Nature of Discipleship
    09:02 Roadblocks to Discipleship
    12:56 The Mentoring Relationship
    18:46 Iman's Discipleship Experience
    20:12 The Evolving Nature of Discipleship
    21:56 The Role of Mentors
    23:50 The Family Nature of Church
    25:43 Lessons Learned and Doing Discipleship Differently
    27:36 Individuality and Organic Discipleship
    29:29 Getting to Know James Poch
    31:20 Hobbies and Interests
    35:34 Future Projects and Equipping Churches
    42:12 Conclusion and Contact Information

     

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