Sojourn Discipleship

By Sojourn Community Church

At Sojourn Community Church in Chattanooga, TN, we are committed to helping you flourish with friends because life is too precious to waste.... more

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Sojourn Discipleship episodes:

August 05, 2021 Fasting
In today's episode, Rusty teaches on the benefits and practice of fasting. Here are some resources to help.

Scripture for Reflection:
Joel 2:12-13; Isaiah 58:1-12; Matthew 6:16-18

Life Group Questions for Discussion:
1. What have you decided to fast and how is it going?
2. How are you relocating your time, energy, and desire toward Jesus in prayer?
3. What is fasting producing in your life?
Resources:
Helpful Thoughts on Fasting by The Bridge Church
A Hunger for God by John Piper
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20min
July 08, 2021 Silence
In today's episode, Rusty teaches on the benefits and practice of silence. Here are some tools to help.

Scripture:
Exodus 14:14, Psalm 48:10; 62:1

Resources:
Finding Quiet by JP Moreland
Breath Prayers by Sojourn Discipleship

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21min
May 06, 2021A Gratitude Journal
In today's episode, Rusty teaches on a gratitude journal. Here are some tools to help.
Scripture for Reflection:
Philippians 4:6-7; Colossians 3:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
The Process:
Keep a daily, detailed gratitude journal.
Write three items for which you’re grateful.

Choose from the past 24 hours.

Don’t allow yourself to repeat the three.
Then sit with gratitude.
Think about these specific gifts from God.

Pay attention to what you’re experiencing (thoughts, emotions, body sensations).

Thank God out loud for each gift.
Questions for Life Groups:
1. Would anyone like to share a particular blessing from this past week that was meaningful for you to acknowledge before God?
2. How is this practice changing your perception of your circumstances?
3. How is this practice changing your perception of people?
4. How is this practice changing your perception of God?

Interested in joining or leading a Life Group?
Find out more here - https://bit.ly/2PBUXt9
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17min
April 08, 2021 Lectio Divina
In today's episode, Rusty teaches on the Lectio Divina. Here are some tools to help.
Scripture for Reflection:
Joshua 1:7-9; Philippians 4:8
The Process
1st — Read — What word or phrase stands out?
2nd — Reflect — What is Jesus saying to me?
3rd — Respond — What should I say to Jesus?
4th — Rest — What should I let go?
Questions for Life Groups:
1. Has this practice been easy or hard and why do you think that is?
2. What Scriptures have you been meditating on and why have they been helpful?
3. How has God specifically spoken to you as you’ve meditated on these Scripture?
4. How do you see yourself changing as a result of meditating on Scripture?
Resources:
Dwell Bible App - https://dwellapp.io
Interested in joining or leading a Life Group?
Find out more here - https://bit.ly/2PBUXt9
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15min
March 04, 2021 Scripture Study
In today's episode, Rusty teaches on the Scripture study.
Here are some tools to help:
Scripture for Reflection:
Matthew 4:4; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Questions for Life Groups:
1. What are you learning about God through your study?
2. What are you learning about yourself through your study?
3. What steps of obedience is God calling you to through your study?
4. Is there any way we can help each other in our study?
Resources:
1. Finding Jesus on Every Page - http://bit.ly/Finding-Jesus
2. Suggested book for both men and women - https://amzn.to/30e01pG
Interested in joining or leading a Life Group?
Find out more here - https://bit.ly/2PBUXt9
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25min
February 04, 2021 Prayer of Examen
In today's episode, Rusty teaches on the prayer of examen. Here are some tools to help:
Scripture for Reflection:
Psalm 51:10-12 and Psalm 139
The Prayer of Examen:
1. Ask for awareness of God’s presence and love.
2. Review your day hour by hour.
- Thank God for every good gift (James 1:17).
- Ask for forgiveness for sin and healing from suffering (Luke 18:13; 2 Corinthians 1:3-5)
3. Look toward tomorrow with God.
Questions for Life Groups:
1. Are you experiencing any challenging emotions as you practice the examen and why?
2. How have you experienced God in these times?
3. How has this level of personal reflection benefited you?
4. How can we support each other as we continue this deep soul work?
Resources:
1. Reimagining the Examen App - https://bit.ly/3oWCqE1
2. Learn More - https://bit.ly/3tqVLR1
Interested in joining or leading a Life Group?
Find out more here - https://bit.ly/3gXfpN9
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20min
January 07, 2021Scripture Memorization
In today's episode, Marc teaches on Scripture memorization. Here are some tools to help:

Scripture for Reflection:
Psalm 103; Colossians 3:16
Questions for Life Groups:
When you think about memorizing scripture, how does that make you feel? Excited? Intimidated?

What are 1 or 2 key verses or passages you want to memorize in 2021? Why?

How has God been changing you through the scripture you are memorizing?

How can you encourage/be encouraged by your Life Group in scripture memorization?
Resources:
Websites to encourage Scripture memorization
https://writethemonmyheart.com

https://writethemonmyheart.com/2018/05/24/does-the-bible-tell-us-to-memorize-scripture/
Navigators Topical Memory System:
https://www.navigators.org/resource/topical-memory-system

https://www.navigators.org/resource/how-to-memorize-scripture
There’s an app for that
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fighter-verses-memorize-bible/id411711646

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verses-bible-memory/id939461663

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-bible-memory-app/id496790833
Interested in joining or leading a Life Group? Find out more here - https://bit.ly/3pZ67VL
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28min
November 05, 2020 Breath Prayers
In today's episode, Rusty teaches on a breath prayers. Here are some tools to help:
Scripture for Reflection this month: Psalm 131 & Luke 5:15-16
Questions for Life Groups:
1. How are breath prayers going?
2. When you get still, what common themes pop into your mind?
3. What has God been teaching you about yourself?
4. What has God been teaching you about Himself?
Resources: -
1. The Pause App - https://bit.ly/38e6G8t
2. The Pause to Reset Newsletter - https://bit.ly/350HpNa
Interested in joining or leading a Life Group? Find out more here - https://bit.ly/3gXfpN9
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27min
October 08, 2020 Sabbath
In today's episode, Rusty teaches on a weekly sabbath. Here are some tools to help:

Scripture for Reflection this month: Genesis 1-2; Mark 2:27-28

Questions for Life Groups:
1. What can we celebrate from last week’s Sabbath?
2. What’s been difficult or isn’t working for you?
3. How has reflecting on God’s command to enjoy Him and His good gifts changed your perception of God?
4. How has a weekly Sabbath changed your work? (Celebrate with each other)

Resources:
- John Mark Comer's chapter on Sabbath in The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
- Pete Scazerro's chapter on Sabbath in Emotionally Healthy Spirituality

Interested in joining or leading a Life Group? Find out more here - https://bit.ly/3gXfpN9
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22min
September 03, 2020 Creating a Rule of Life
In today's episode, Rusty teaches the first and foundational practice for Sojourn Discipleship - Creating a Rule of Life. Here are some tools to help:
Scripture for Reflection this month:
John 15
Questions for Life Groups:
1. Have you finished and shared your rule of life with someone in group?
2. How is your rule of life helping you experience the love, joy and/or peace of Jesus? (Celebrate with each other)
3. What’s been difficult about trying to live out your rule of life?
4. How can we help each other to continue abiding in a deep relationship with Jesus?
Resources:
Creating a Rule of Life - https://bit.ly/2ESGHqM
Enneagram & Spiritual Disciplines - https://bit.ly/3boGVSD
Interested in joining or leading a Life Group?
Find out more here - https://bit.ly/3gXfpN9
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25min

FAQs about Sojourn Discipleship:

How many episodes does Sojourn Discipleship have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.