Pastor Jim Taber speaks on the topic of spiritual maturity for Next Step Disciples. How do I grow in maturity? Is growing in maturity even important? Does God want me to grow in maturity?

Go Deeper: Hebrews 5:7-14, Ephesians 4:12-14, Hebrews 6:11-12

Maturity takes practice.

Spiritual maturity is God’s intention in our lives. 

Experience God by digging in deeper in your relationship with Him. 

1. Engage in deep, passionate prayers.
2. Honor and fear God.
3. Value obedience to God over ourselves.
4. Live on mission and fulfill our God-given calling.

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Pastor Jim Taber speaks with friend and international evangelist Reid Saunders about being all for Jesus as a Next Step Disciple. Visit reidsaunders.org to learn more about the Reid Saunders Association.

Go Deeper: John 3:16, Psalm 46:10, Luke 19:10, 2 Corinthians 5:14, Romans 1:16-17

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Pastor Jim Taber speaks with Christ’s Hope Missionary Glen Vantieghem in Kinshasa, Congo during Gracepoint’s recent mission trip about what spiritual dependency really looks like as a Next Step Disciple.

Go Deeper: James 4, Exodus 2, Genesis 12, Romans 3, Romans 8

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Pastor Jim Taber discusses with Gracepoint’s Associate Pastor Jim Truckle about how we can be resilient in our faith despite failure, setbacks, and distractions. 

Key Points:

• Spiritual resilience is the ability to bounce back into a close walk with Jesus, despite set backs, distractions or failures.  
• Build a strong foundation with Jesus to be prepared to face difficult moments.
• Know that God is present with you.
• Be doing the Lord’s work.
• Don’t do it alone. Be in community with others.

Go Deeper: 2 Peter 1:3-5, Matthew 7:24-28, Psalm 139:7-12, Galatians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 15:58

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Pastor Paul Jones from Emmanuel Baptist Church in Billings, MT joins Pastor Jim Taber to discuss how to keep eternity in perspective.

Key Points:

• Evaluate what needs to be priority today. 
• Think about eternity and people. Have an eternal perspective.
• Live unashamed of Jesus.
• Don’t do life alone. Be in the community of faith.

Go Deeper: Revelation 21, Titus 2, Acts 2, 1 Corinthians 1:18

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Pastor Jim Taber discusses how our timing does not always line up with God’s timing. What can Next Step Disciples learn from this and how can we respond effectively?

Key Points:

• God does have a timeline.
• Whether the timing change was God's direct plan or not, it doesn't really matter. Respond in faith, in peace, and in hope..
• The timing change is not always about you. Let go of our timeline idol. Ask God’s will in all things. Let God’s story in your life play out in real time.

Go Deeper: Proverbs 16:9, James 4:13-16, Romans 8:28, Philippians 2

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Pastor James Blewett from Extraordinary Church in Brandon, Florida joins Pastor Jim Taber to discuss how to have effective gospel conversations as a Next Step Disciple.

Key Points:

• Fear is the number one reason people do not share their faith.
• Normalize everyday conversation to be gospel conversations.
• The church is a place to recharge to go back into the world.
• We share the gospel because Jesus changed our lives forever.
• The Holy Spirit speaks as you share.
• Be willing to lose the conveniences of a relationship.
• Look for opportunities to transition conversations.
• Begin with prayer.

Go Deeper: 

• 1 Peter 3:15, Acts 1:8, Matthew 9:37-38
• dare2share
• Books by James Blewett: Be Extraordinary, Can I Get Baptized in Fruit Punch?, Jesus is the Goat

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Dr. George Ross joins Pastor Jim Taber to discuss if theology matters in being a Next Step Disciple.

Key Points: 
Theology is the study of God. Theology is the foundation of our worldview.
Anyone and everyone can be a theologian.
Theology is an anchor to our faith as we understand who God is.
Stability for a Christian is found in theology.
Learning to love theology comes through doing it in community.
When you read the Bible ask yourself… what do I learn about God’s character and nature?

Go Deeper: 

• Knowing Scripture by R.C. Sproul
• Everyday Theology by Mary Wiley
• The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble
• Method of Christian Theology by Rhyne Putman
• F260 Bible Reading Plan
• Children’s Catechism of Lakeshore Church NOLA
• Learn more from George Ross at GeorgeRoss.net

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Pastor Kike Torres from Horizonte Querétaro in Mexico joins Pastor Jim Taber to discuss how taking risks is a part of being a Next Step Disciple.

Key Points:

• Comfort and control are key reasons disciples are challenged to take risks.
• Feelings, circumstances, and desires lead to great loss when directing risk-taking.
• God’s calling is a part of knowing where, when, and how to take risks. Conviction leads to having trust in what God is leading us to.
• Taking risks spiritually allow us to take a front seat to the manifestation of God.
• Prioritize intimacy with the Lord. Our first priority is intimacy and not activity.
• God will provide all we need to do anything we do for God’s glory.

Go deeper with these books referenced in the Podcast:
Gospel Treason by Brad Bigney
Forgiving What You Can’t Forget by Lisa TerKeurst
Faith on the Edge

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Pastor Kirk Jones from Fellowship Church in Prairieville, LA joins Pastor Jim Taber to discuss how to overcome dry faith seasons that Next Step Disciples face.

Key Points:

• Losses, transitions, and sin are all potential elements of a dry season.
• When you feel dry in your spirit, you need Him who feeds your spirit. Jesus is the living water.
• Paths that lead to water often don’t look like the path you want to go down. The Shepherd knows where the sheep need to go.
• When we feel dry, we often feel like we need something new. We are more likely to need something fresh. 
• Tell someone if you are in a dry season. Be willing to try spiritual disciplines in a fresh way. Continue to serve the Lord.

Go Deeper: 1 Peter 2, Ecclesiastes 3, John 4, Psalm 22, Psalm 121, Psalm 23, Romans 12:11
The Way of the Shepherd  by Dr. Kevin Leman & Bill Pentak
The Shepherd’s Look at Psalm 23  by W. Phillip Keller

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