What does it truly mean to be a disciple of Jesus in today's world? This question forms the heart of our exploration as we dive into a listener-submitted question about becoming better followers of Christ both individually and collectively.

The modern church faces a critical challenge—we've become increasingly focused on impressive programs, charismatic personalities, and polished presentations while sometimes losing sight of authentic discipleship. Through a thoughtful examination of Matthew 28:18-20, we unpack Jesus's original commission and discover that making disciples isn't about our impressiveness but about His authority working through us.

True discipleship requires vulnerability, transparency, and a willingness to walk alongside others in their messy, real-life journeys. When we present facades of perfection, we create barriers to the very connections Christ calls us to build. The art of discipleship is intimate, personal, and transformative—built on relationships rather than performances.

For individual believers, this means a radical reorientation of priorities. We serve not to elevate ourselves but to lift up Jesus. We share not to prove our spiritual superiority but to point to the One who has transformed our lives. As the episode powerfully states: "If people look at your life and you claim to be a Christian, and they see more of you than they see of Jesus, you're doing it wrong."

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What does true consistency in faith look like? Many Christians struggle with a perfectionist approach to spiritual disciplines, feeling devastated when they miss a day of Bible reading or prayer. But as Pastor B explains, God's view of consistency differs radically from our streak-counting mentality.

Drawing from Paul's powerful words in Philippians 3, this episode reframes spiritual consistency as persistent forward motion rather than flawless performance. "I don't mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection, but I press on," Paul writes. This approach liberates us from the crushing weight of legalism and reveals the path to true spiritual growth.

The journey from spiritual "milk" to "meat" represents a natural progression requiring patience and perseverance. Just as meat takes longer to chew but provides greater nourishment, deeper spiritual truths demand more time and focus but equip us for life's most challenging trials. Through practical rhythms and spiritual disciplines, we build the stamina needed for consistent faith, even when feelings fluctuate. Most importantly, we can rest in the assurance that "there is therefore no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Your imperfect consistency is covered by perfect grace.

Have you been measuring your spiritual growth by perfection rather than persistence? Download, share, and rate this episode if it's helped shift your perspective on what consistency in faith really means.

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What does perfect peace look like in an imperfect world? Dive into the profound wisdom of Isaiah 26:3-4 as we explore God's promise of unshakable calm amid life's storms.

Most of us live as emotional thermometers, our inner state constantly fluctuating with external circumstances. When chaos surrounds us, we feel chaotic inside. But what if there was another way? What if perfect peace wasn't dependent on perfect circumstances at all?

This listener-requested episode unpacks the transformative concept that true peace comes when our minds are "stayed on God." We explore the difference between fragile, circumstantial calm and the robust, internal resolution that God provides. Like a spiritual trust fall, this peace requires us to release our weight completely into the hands of our "everlasting rock"—a God who, unlike even our most beloved humans, will never let us down or fail to catch us.

The peace described in Isaiah isn't found in the absence of problems but in the presence of God. It's an internal sanctuary that external chaos cannot penetrate, a confident assurance that we are loved and cared for regardless of what's happening around us. This isn't just ancient wisdom—it's a practical pathway to mental wellness in our anxiety-ridden world.

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Today's tumultuous climate demands a faith that is strong and firm. It's said that a faith that hasn't been tested is one that can't be trusted. We discuss today how to build our faith that endures any test or temptation.

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Social media can be a good thing if we approach it from the right lens. Today we talk about how we can better steward our time and our lives by using things for good instead of letting them ruin us from the inside out.

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When we become full of ourselves and start a pattern of disobedience God always provides a path of escape and redemption back to Him. Today we discuss what’s needed to get our act together and get back to who God created us to be. 

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We’ve become too satisfied with superficial solutions to complex problems. I’m not sure we will see the change we want to see if we’re unwilling to put in the work. Today’s episode discussing the need to change our appetite for what real solutions look like. 

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Scripture tells us that the love of men will grow cold toward one another as a sign of the last days. Today we're going to discuss what we can do to prevent this from happening to us as believers. Loving each other should be the calling card for Christians so we must pay attention to the temperature of our heart to remain effective both in maintaining relationships and ministering to others.

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There seems to be some confusion about the character of God in terms of defending the oppressed and less fortunate. Today we discuss the recent Presidential Inauguration and the resulting prayer service and we acknowledge the truth of where God stands on the topics of justice and mercy.

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Holiness matters to God and there is a standard we must uphold. God sets the standard for lives and we must rely on the Holy Spirit to help us every day. 

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