Simple Discipleship with @hey.jo.here

In this episode, we unpack Jesus’ teachings on anger, divorce, and lust, exploring how they reveal the heart of Kingdom living. These aren’t impossible rules but invitations to a life of love, freedom, and transformation through the Holy Spirit.

How would a kingdom-hearted disciple love in this situation?

Thank you Jesus that you are the ultimate example of goodness, faithfulness and love. Thank you Lord that even in our broken states you never turn away from us, but stick close, guiding, loving, and transforming us. Help us once again to submit our will to yours and give us boldness as we seek your Kingdom first. You are worthy of way more than we could ever offer, but we offer our lives again to you anyway. Do what you want to with them Jesus. In your precious name, amen.

Recommended book

Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard

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What if the life portrayed in the sermon on the mount is more than just an ideal way to live in a perfect world, but is quite literally a guide to the best kind of life here on earth, made possible through the Holy Spirit?

When it comes to becoming a person who is at home in the Kingdom, are you heading in the right direction?

Thank you, Jesus, that you care deeply about who we are, not just what we do. You don’t ask us to strive in our own strength but empower us through your Spirit to live lives shaped by your love. Thank you for leading us toward a deeper, more abundant life in your Kingdom. Holy Spirit, we invite you to guide our thoughts, actions, and hearts this week, helping us to live the kind of lives you’ve created us for. In your precious name, Jesus, amen.

Recommended book

Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard

Start The Best You Yet journey here.

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For more:

• explore The Best You Yet habit change course
• listen to Design Your Days, 2-minute episodes drop Tuesday through Friday
• connect about coaching and workshops: [email protected]

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Today we look at moving from knowing to believing and start exploring the Sermon on the Mount. Enjoy :)

We’re going tough today. I’ve got a range.

Who would Jesus call out if he looked at the general assumptions of your heart?

Or, in other words, who isn’t the Kingdom for in your eyes?

What would it mean to believe that the Kingdom is for everyone?

Not in a sin-condoning way, but in an everyone is welcome no matter what kind of way?

How does that change how you see yourself and others?

Thank you Lord that the Kingdom is for all of us. Thank you that you’ve outlined the best way for us to live and that you’ve empowered us with your Spirit to live like that. For those of us who just have head knowledge at the moment of some key things, Lord would you help them to become deep-seated beliefs that pur actions and thoughts flow from. So that we get to love others better and live the way that you lived. We love you Jesus, in your precious name, amen.

Recommended book

Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard

Start The Best You Yet journey here.

If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Friday 'Design Your Week' newsletter here.

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• explore The Best You Yet habit change course
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Today we're looking at the beliefs we hold and the actions that flow from them.

What do you think God thinks about you?

Be honest, it’s only when we acknowledge reality that we can invite God in to change it.

Prayer:

Why don’t you take a couple of deep breaths as I pray for you, and then you can carry on the conversation. 

Lord, I want to thank you for being our close and Holy God. As you surround this lovely friend who is listening, would you help them to feel your close presence right now? Where lies may have taken root in their minds, whether it’s lies about who you are or about how you think of them, would you, through the power of your Holy Spirit in them, highlight the truth. I know this is deep work God, one that lasts a lifetime, but I ask that this moment becomes a tangible part of their story as you lead them into a deeper truth of who you are. Give them a fresh revelation of your goodness and faithfulness as they wait on you, Lord. Thank you Lord for your healing and transformation. In your precious name Jesus, amen.

Recommended book

Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard

Start The Best You Yet journey here.

If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Friday 'Design Your Week' newsletter here.

And if you want to make sure you don't miss an episode, just follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app :)

For more:

• explore The Best You Yet habit change course
• listen to Design Your Days, 2-minute episodes drop Tuesday through Friday
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Today we're looking at living in the Kingdom and following the King, continuing our Sermon on the Mount series.

Is there an area in your life where you're not submitting to Jesus as King? And what might he be leading you into that would allow you to submit in that area this week?

Lord we honour you as our King. And we thank you that you consistently and continually lead us. And so God would you give us hearts that are really receptive to where you're leading, give us ears to hear, and hearts that want to obey. But Lord when the ask isn't direct, and as we simply go about living our lives, would you help us to continually honour you. Keep refining us more and more into the likeness of Jesus, where those actions of love and mercy and power naturally flow from us. Would you keep transforming our hearts Lord so we look more like you. We love you Jesus, in your precious name, amen.

Recommended book

Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard

Start The Best You Yet journey here.

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For more:

• explore The Best You Yet habit change course
• listen to Design Your Days, 2-minute episodes drop Tuesday through Friday
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I wasn't sure where to go next following the mini-series on discipleship but a few things coincided:

I'm reading Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard

I've been reading the Sermon on the Mount

and yesterday (by the time this goes live) I preached a message about how God is King.

And all of those things have one thing in common: God's Kingdom.

So let's take a look at God's Kingdom together.

It really is the natural place to go after looking at discipleship, because it's why discipleship matters - we're being made into people who feel perfectly at home in the Kingdom of God.

Is Jesus your saviour?

Is Jesus your King?

Lord I'm sorry for all the wrong that I've done and how I've gone against you. Thank you for dying on the cross for me and covering over all of my sins. I now accept your invitation into the Kingdom and full life. Jesus I make you my Lord and saviour. In your name, amen.

Lord, I want you to be King over all of my life. And that might scare me to say. So Lord would you even just give me a heart that wants you to be King over all of my life. I know that all of this is only possible with your Holy Spirit as you transform me into a person of love, as I follow you as a disciple. So God would you bring areas to my attention where I don't yet trust you but where you're asking me to. Help me to give it all to you Lord. In your precious name Jesus, amen.

Recommended book

Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard

Start The Best You Yet journey here.

If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Friday 'Design Your Week' newsletter here.

And if you want to make sure you don't miss an episode, just follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app :)

For more:

• explore The Best You Yet habit change course
• listen to Design Your Days, 2-minute episodes drop Tuesday through Friday
• connect about coaching and workshops: [email protected]

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It's the final part of our discipleship mini-series where we're looking at putting all we've covered into practice.

This one is a little longer than usual, as I take you through what my rhythms and practices look like (it's a journey and I've still got a long way to go!

So what will your response be?

Lord thank you that you designed us, that you know exactly what our souls need, that you’ve got good works planned in advance for us to do. Lord, we bring ourselves to you again. Wherever we’re at on the journey, Lord would you give each of us hearts that long to be with you, that long to be more like you, and that long to do what you did. Take our yes Lord and transform all the parts of us that are saying no at the minute. Mark us with your love as we love others. Thank you for transformation that comes from only you, Jesus. We love you. In your precious name, amen.

Recommended books

Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer

You are More than You’ve Been Told by Hosanna Wong

Start The Best You Yet journey here.

If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Friday 'Design Your Week' newsletter here.

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For more:

• explore The Best You Yet habit change course
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Part 4 of our discipleship mini-series. What does it mean to do what Jesus did and how can we do it?

Question

Which of these practices - community, service and witness - can you take a simple, intentional step in this week?

Prayer

Thank you Jesus that we get to do what you did. To be empowered by your Holy Spirit to make a difference in our communities, to love others well, to see salvation and miracles. As we take a moment now Lord would you speak to us about these things. Help us be intentional about making space for, preaching, and demonstrating the Gospel. Thank you Lord that you’ve already equipped us with everything we need. Would you help us to be open to your Spirit’s leading as you transform us into people of love. You are worthy Jesus and we long for more of you. And so we say, “here we are, send us”. In your precious name Jesus, amen.

Recommended books

Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer

You are More than You’ve Been Told by Hosanna Wong

Start The Best You Yet journey here.

If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Friday 'Design Your Week' newsletter here.

And if you want to make sure you don't miss an episode, just follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app :)

For more:

• explore The Best You Yet habit change course
• listen to Design Your Days, 2-minute episodes drop Tuesday through Friday
• connect about coaching and workshops: [email protected]

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Part 3 of our discipleship mini-series. What does it mean to become like Jesus and how can we do it?

Question

As you reflect on becoming more like Jesus, what practices or habits could you intentionally embrace this week to position yourself for transformation?

Prayer

Thank you Lord that you invite us to be with you, that you invite us to be transformed by you, and to do what you did. Lord, I admit that I find it way too easy to slip into self-reliance and forget that everything I have and need comes from you anyway. So Lord, would you help me to rely on you more and more. And as I rely on you Jesus, would you give me faith to trust the process that you are transforming me, whatever that looks like Lord, so I look more like you and can glorify you and share who you are with a hurting world. Thank you for the opportunity to be your hands and feet. I love you Lord. In your precious name Jesus amen.

Recommended books

Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer

You are More than You’ve Been Told by Hosanna Wong

Start The Best You Yet journey here.

If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Friday 'Design Your Week' newsletter here.

And if you want to make sure you don't miss an episode, just follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app :)

For more:

• explore The Best You Yet habit change course
• listen to Design Your Days, 2-minute episodes drop Tuesday through Friday
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Hello bonus episode!

I started my winter routine this week and got a few questions about it - so thought I'd share on an episode.

Sunrise Alarm clock

Books mentioned:

Celebration of Discipline - Richard Foster

The Power to Change - Craig Groeschel

Questions:

1. What do you want to fill your mind with? When is the best time to do that?

2. What do you want to fuel your body with? How can you change your week to make sure that's as easy as possible?

3. What do you want to reward yourself with?

Start The Best You Yet journey here.

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