We continue our series on discipleship—the process of learning to live our lives as followers of Christ and inviting others to do the same. Before I share a discipleship experience, let me start with a bit of background. My view of God was shaped during my formative years. I was part of a legalistic church environment, and most of the elders I looked up to were bound by chains of religiosity. In addition to that, I experienced childhood trauma and family dysfunction.