Discipleology is a new podcast devoted to helping people walk the path of discipleship. Join hosts Michael Kelley and Andrew Hudson as they explore the theology, science, and real-world best practice behind what really works in discipleship.
Andrew & Chris wrap up their conversation with Evan Owens from Reboot Recovery this week. The conversation continues in Mental Health with personal stories of anxiety & depression. Find out more from Evan at https://rebootrecovery.com/ The post Discipleology – Season 3, Episode 22: Mental Health Pt. 2 appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
We sit down with Evan Owens of Reboot Recovery this week to discuss Mental Health. The discussion is so rich that we split the conversation into two weeks of episodes. This is part 1. https://rebootrecovery.com/ The post Discipleology – Season 3, Episode 21: Mental Health Pt. 1 appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
Andrew, Mary, and Chris are joined this week with Eddie Mosley to discuss why discipleship within your own neighborhood is vital. Eddie shares unconventional ways to get to know and spend time with your neighbors. The post Discipleology – Season 3, Episode 20: Neighbors appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
This week on Discipleology, Andrew tries extra hard to get Mary & Chris to share moments from their life when they lacked integrity. Fortunately, there was a great discussion on how and why to have integrity in discipleship – including a few scholarly quotes from Chris! Watch now! The post Discipleology – Season 3, Episode 19: Integrity appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
We have our first listener question! In this episode, Andrew, Chris, and Mary answer the question surrounding a life of ministry vs a life of discipleship. The post Discipleology – Season 3, Episode 18: Listener Question!! appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
Michael Kelley returns to discuss his latest discipleship book and reminds us why discipleship is so important to the Christian walk. Join hosts Andrew, Chris, and Mary glean more wisdom from Michael! The post Discipleology – Season 3, Episode 17: Michael Kelley Returns! appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
This week, Andrew, Chris, & Mary tackle the idea of how, when, and where we should be serving. What does biblical service look like and how can we make sure to not be detrimental to the communities we are serving? The post Discipleology – Season 3, Episode 16: Service appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
Are you aware of what your spiritual gifts are? How can you find them? Join Andrew, Mary, and Chris today as they discuss their gifts (and lack there of)! Here's a brief description of some spiritual gifts! The post Discipleology – Season 3, Episode 15: Spiritual Gifts appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
Andrew, Mary, and Chris talk through how confession should be part of our everyday lives – both how to do it well and a few stories of how it's been done poorly! The post Discipleology – Season 3, Episode 14: Confession appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
Scott Sauls sits down with the Discipleology team to discuss how our call to Gentleness is not a passive, but active approach to reconciliation. The post Discipleology – Season 3, Episode 13: Gentleness appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
This week, Andrew, Chris, and Mary are joined with Ben Trueblood to discuss the importance of a solid foundation and a philosophy to study scripture. Listen wherever you have podcasts, or watch us on YouTube and Facebook! The post Discipleology – Season 3, Episode 12: Study Scripture appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
Andrew, Mary, and Chris discuss how to add more GRATITUDE into our daily lives. Listen on your podcast app, or watch on Youtube and Facebook! The post Discipleology – Season 3, Episode 11: Gratitude appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
The Discipleology team is joined with Curtis Zackery, a pastor & author, to dive deep into how we can find REST in our lives. Join us in an incredible discussion and learn how we can find comfort knowing that everything has already been accomplished. The post Discipleology – Season 3, Episode 10: Rest appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
We sit down with Mary Wiley and Andrew Hudson to continue and finish their conversation about Adoption. The post Discipleology – Season 3, Episode 9: Adoption Pt 2 appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
As Christians, we are called to care for orphans. Andrew sits down with Mary for a 1-on-1 conversation about her experiences with adoption. This conversation ran so long that we've split it into 2 episodes. Come back next week for the conclusion! The post Discipleology – Season 3, Episode 8: Adoption Pt. 1 appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
It is important to note that the Bible was written thousands of years ago, yet we relate all of scripture to the context of the culture and then relating to our everyday life. It is interesting to think about how counter-cultural Jesus was, ESPECIALLY in his dealings with the women He interacted with. The post Discipleology – Season 3, Episode 7: Women in Bible appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
Why is forgiveness so hard? Forgiving others as Christ forgave you sound so simple, yet I'm great at holding onto grudges — EVEN when I say I forgive, I never forget and part of me still holds on. Ephesians 4:32 – And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God […] The post Discipleology – Season 3, Episode 6: Forgiveness appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
How do we know that we are saved and how can we live in a Godly confidence in it? Salvation is such a wonderful and mysterious thing. If it is by grace, through faith not by works (Eph 2:8-9) then verses like those in James 2 seems to pair Faith and Works. Even if we […] The post Discipleology – Season 3, Episode 5: Doubt appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
The purpose of humanity has been long questioned. In fact, one of the questions I get most often in my role with Bible Studies for Life is about an individual's purpose in life. This is a great topic for us to dive deeper into. Genesis 1 talks about how God created all of humanity — […] The post Discipleology – Season 3, Episode 4: Purpose appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
It seems that a lot of the world today is seeking happiness. We're looking everywhere for it. Psalm 144 says “Happy are the people whose God is the LORD.” Proverbs 3 says “Happy is the man finds wisdom and acquires understanding.” There seems to be a lot of happiness in the bible around suffering?? How […] The post Discipleology – Season 3, Episode 3: Happiness appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
The beginning of community starts with living in unity with one another. Andrew, Chris, and Mary discuss how to develop better community, practical tips to live with our “one anothers,” and even a free eBook giveaway! The post Discipleology – Season 3, Episode 2: Community appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
We should start at the very beginning, a very good place to start. To be a disciple is to become like someone. What is discipleship? How and when should we disciple others, and when should we be a disciple? Andrew, Mary, and Chris take a deep dive into the world of biblical discipleship. The post Discipleology – Season 3, Episode 1: Discipleship appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
The world worships health, wealth, safety, and prosperity. We need to acknowledge what we're afraid of. We are afraid in many ways that God isn't enough. We are afraid of what's always happened to others, but now it's happening to us. We are afraid. Learn, prepare, and live out what God says. We discussed how […] The post Discipleology – Fear & Anxiety with Chip Dodd appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
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Date: March 1, 2020 Holy The Point: God is distinct from and above absolutely everything else. Get Into the Study Valentine’s Day has just come and gone, and it is a day many people celebrate those they love. Some people go to dinner and a movie, maybe they send flowers, and chocolates are a big […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Holy Vocabulary – Session 1 appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
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Having a pathway for discipleship is important. It’s clarifying. It can give vision and direction for the future. Discipleship does not have to be complicated. If we want to engage in this particular pathway, then we should notice it is an intentionally simple approach to help people grow. A long obedience in the same direction. […] The post DISCIPLEOLOGY EPISODE 10 – BABY STEPS appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
Transformation is evident when a believer is transparent and unashamed in presenting their own life as being aligned with Christ. For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek. Rom 1:16 The post DISCIPLEOLOGY EPISODE 9 – LIVE UNASHAMED appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
Our faith is personal but it is not intended to be private. Our horizontal relationships should develop just as our vertical relationship with God does. Transformation is occurring with relational maturity is evident in our lives. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. Acts […] The post DISCIPLEOLOGY EPISODE 8 – BUILD RELATIONSHIPS appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
Transformation is seen when our desire is to know God more deeply and experience His work more fully. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you. Matt 6:33 The post DISCIPLEOLOGY EPISODE 7 – SEEK GOD appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
Transformation is seen in believers when risk-aversion is set aside and our lives are characterized by faithful obedience to God’s will. I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who […] The post DISCIPLEOLOGY EPISODE 6 – EXERCISE FAITH appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
Even with the need to live our the effects of the gospel, maturing believers know that speaking about the message is a necessity. Transformation is evident when we talk about Christ and the message of the gospel. But in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready at any time to give a defense […] The post DISCIPLEOLOGY EPISODE 5 – SHARE CHRIST appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
Transformation is evident when personal needs and even dreams are set aside for the needs we see in others. Whatever you did for one of the least of the brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me Matt 25:40 The post DISCIPLEOLOGY EPISODE 4 – SERVE GOD AND OTHERS appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
Discipleship is the process of obedience to one who is in authority over you. Transformation can be seen when we progressively set aside earthly delights for kingdom priorities. If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me Luke 9:23 The post DISCIPLEOLOGY EPISODE 3 – OBEY GOD & DENY SELF appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
Transformation can be recognized when our mind is sharpened by the Bible, our perspective is shaped by the Bible, and our actions are directed by the Bible. All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, […] The post DISCIPLEOLOGY EPISODE 2 – ENGAGE WITH SCRIPTURE appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
When the Bible describes how we interact with Jesus, we don’t find the phrase, a personal relationship with Jesus, anywhere in its pages. The Bible never talks about a “personal relationship with Christ.” Sure, the ideas are there, but the terminology is absent. Instead, when the Bible talks about what we have with Jesus, we […] The post DISCIPLEOLOGY EPISODE 1 – WALK appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
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Bible Studies for Life: Kids is launching an all-new study plan with exciting new features. Here’s what you’ll find in Fall 2019: Annual content organized around the 10 concept areas of the Levels of Biblical Learning® Foundational Bible stories covered one or more times across three years Levels of Biblical Learning expanded all the way […] The post Preview the new content! – Thank You appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
Help preschoolers and kids develop a lifestyle of worship. Worship through music, reinforce the Bible story, memorize Scripture, emphasize missions, and bring the Bible to life through age-appropriate activities and videos. Add this hour to your Sunday morning or midweek gathering. Kids Worship Hour Kids Worship Hour Session 1 Sample Preview | Download Close Life […] The post Worship Hour – Thank You appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.
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