Discipleship on Purpose

Every circumstance and situation is an opportunity for letting out the flavor of your heart. To no surprise, it is either life or death. In this episode, I will drop some Growth Seeds to help you think about how you are handling the trouble and struggles of life. Think about your heart like a teabag and think about the world around you like a hot cup of water.What are some Growth Seeds you can plant in your heart that would help your heart be a teabag that brings out grace and life rather than sin and death? Check out this episode for your free Growth Seeds!

Leaders must know where they are taking their people. Marcus Buckingham said, "Great leaders rally people to a better future." Amen!In this episode, I will drop some Growth Seeds to help leaders think about their vision for the future and the people they are leading. People need to know where they are going. What are some Growth Seeds we can plant in our hearts that would cause us to grow a vision in our leadership? Check out this episode for your free Growth Seeds!

Leaders always get what they create and allow. If you do not like the culture in your home, your workplace, your church, or wherever the Lord has you, what are you going to do about it? As a leader, you are responsible for what you get. In this episode, I will drop some Growth Seeds that will help leaders think about the consequences of their actions. We always get what we want.What are some Growth Seeds we can plant in our hearts that would cause us to grow a backbone in our leadership? Check out this episode for your free Growth Seeds!

Disciples should not be passive with the Word. Jesus said, "Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord,' and not do what I tell you?" We must remember that following after Jesus is more than excepting Him into our hearts! If you do not follow Him in obedience, it means you're deceived.In this episode, I will drop some Growth Seeds that will help disciples get after obedience. Remember the demons believe and do not have any part in salvation. Unbelief is a lifestyle that is at war with submitting to Jesus Christ. What are some Growth Seeds we can plant in our hearts that would cause us to be disciples of action in our discipleship? Check out this episode for your free Growth Seed!

When God saves a sinner, He plants them in a local body of believers. It is important to remember that we are connected, and we must be able to count on one another to stir us up in the Lord. In this episode, I will drop some Growth Seeds that will help disciples consider how to stir up their brothers and sisters. What would it look like for you to stir up others to more and more progress and joy in the Lord?What are some Growth Seeds we can plant in our hearts that would cause us to be more purposeful in stirring up others? Check out this episode for your free Growth Seeds!

Have you ever wondered what man's purpose is? Most know that man's purpose is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever, but what exactly does that mean?In this episode, I will drop some Growth Seeds that will help a disciple be mission-minded. A man without a mission will get tossed to and fro from the waves of this life. As a man, you have to know where you are going and have some plans. Without a plan, you become inactive and passive about your calling as a man.What are some Growth Seeds we can plant in our hearts so that we can be mission-minded men? Check the episode for your free Growth Seeds!

Marriage is awesome, and your children need to see that their parents love it as much as God loves it. An excellent marriage is not by chance but a result of God's grace and marriage grit.In this episode, I will drop some Growth Seeds that will help a husband and wife plant seeds that will reap marriage glory. Your marriage will be as good as the hard work and effort you put into it. A marriage is like a garden bed. It does not take much to find the garden chocked out and full of weeds. You will reap what you sow. Check the episode for your free Growth Seeds!

You have heard people talk about being under grace rather than law. To be under grace does not mean that we can throw righteousness out the window. Your manner of life will demonstrate that you're either a slave to sin or to righteousness.In this episode, I will drop some Growth Seeds that will help disciples understand the importance of pursuing righteousness today! Peter tells us, "He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct (1 Peter 1:15)."What are some Growth Seeds we can plant in our hearts so that we can excel more and more in righteousness? Check out this episode for your free Growth Seeds!Scriptures quoted:1 Peter 1:15Hebrews 12:141 John 3:3

Some might think that they have righteous anger, but for 99% of anger, it leads to a dead-end full of wrath. If a disciple wants to build their influence and be someone worth paying attention to, they must put off their fretful ways!In this episode, I will drop some Growth Seeds that will help disciples sow some seeds that will reap righteousness rather than anger. Jesus said, "everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgement."What are some Growth Seeds we can plant in our hearts so that we can put away all things that pertain to anger so that we can grow up into salvation? Check the episode for your free Growth Seeds!Scripture quoted:Ephesians 5:18b-201 Corinthians 6:9Romans 8:28-29Proverbs 12:16

Would you be surprised to learn that no one can make a more significant impact than the man of the house? It's true. The thermostat of the home is set by the husband.In this episode, I will drop some Growth Seeds that will help disciples consider the tone they are setting wherever they are. If you pay attention, you will find out just how out-of-step things can get with a crappy attitude.What are some Growth Seeds we can plant in our hearts so that we can dominate at setting a godly tone in our homes? Check out the episode to get your free Growth Seeds!Scriptures quoted:Proverbs 10:12Philippians 1:22-25

Did you know that your tongue is a powerful device? Proverbs 18:21 says, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits."In this episode, I will drop some Growth Seeds that will help strengthen your communication skills. When a Christian opens their mouth, they should want it to be words that speak life. It is backwards for our words to speak death, and that needs to be repented of!Scriptures quoted:Proverbs 18:21Proverbs 15:1James 1:19-20

Have you ever wondered what it would take to grow your influence and leadership?In this episode I will drop some Growth Seeds that will help you make positive deposits that will increase your influence and leadership in your relationships.Scriptures quoted:Proverbs 21:21Romans 15:2

It has been fourteen days since New Year's Day. How is your growth and progress in grace going? Have you given up on your vision, your goals, and whatever plans you had made? In this episode, I will drop some Growth Seeds that will help you not despise small beginnings. Small beginnings some with hard work. Lets lean in and GET SOME!Scriptures quoted:Romans 5:3-4

Why would a Christian have a problem with someone having a few beers but disregards another having a six pack of mountain dew?In this episode, I will drop some Growth Seeds that will help us get to work and lay some bricks that will build a concrete wall of self-control.Scriptures quoted:1 Peter 1:13-16Ephesians 6:13Proverbs 12:24

Do you believe the Bible calls us to submit to any leader no matter what?Years ago I was challenged with the idea that Jesus does not call us to submit to leaders blindly. This was posted on my blog and was my most popular post ever!I share on the DoP Podcast because I feel it is an important issue for Christians to think about.

Husbands, what do you think it means to live with our wives in an understanding way?In this episode, I will drop some Growth Seeds that will help husbands put action into living with their wives in an understanding way!Scriptures quoted:1 Peter 3:7Proverbs 12:4James 5:16

Have you ever considered that every day is an opportunity to live a life that shows what you value? In this episode, I will drop some Growth Seeds that will help you put the right values into action! Scriptures quoted:Acts 20:351 Corinthians 13:7-8aHebrews 4:16

Can you imagine what our world would look like if people stopped trying to change others? Even Christians are guilty of thinking of someone else when listening to a sermon, thinking I wish so and so could hear this!In this episode, I will drop some Growth Seeds that will help you be the change you want to see in others!Scriptures quoted:Matthew 23:25-261 John 1:9Matthew 7:3-5Galatians 6:1

Have you ever considered that you can respond with grace to conflict and trouble rather than overreact? You can't be responsible for someone else's choices or how they handle themselves.In this episode, I will drop some Growth Seeds that will help you take responsibility in how you respond to trouble!Scriptures quoted:Philippians 4:5Colossians 3:12-15Galatians 6:9

Have you ever thought about the cost that comes with taking advantage of others? Disciples are called to treat others as they would want to be treated!In this episode, I will drop some Growth Seeds that will help you live out the golden rule in your dealings with others. Scriptures quoted:Matthew 7:12Proverbs 22:1Galatians 6:7

When you think about humility, what kind of ideas come into your thinking? Does a Christian need to be a doormat and think less of himself to be humble?In this episode, I will drop some Growth Seeds that will help you better understand humility! Scriptures Quoted:John 5:44John 13:12-15

Did you know that without a proper fear of the Lord you cannot please God? I want to urge the DoP family to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which we have been called!In this episode, I will drop some Growth Seeds that will help you have a better understanding of the fear of the Lord! Scriptures Quoted on podcast:Ephesians 4:1-3Proverbs 3:5-7Jeremiah 17:9Romans 8:15

Have you ever wondered what it takes to take life on without fear? In this episode, I'll drop some Growth Seeds that will help you gain a warrior mindset that does not fear in 2021!This is the sixth and last episode in our six-part series on strategies that will help you run well in 2021!

Have you ever felt like you're stuck in life and not getting any traction? In this episode, I'll drop some Growth Seeds that will help you have purpose and direction in 2021!This is part five of our six-part series on strategies that will help you run well in 2021!

Have you ever felt like you were on an island when it comes to your church community? In this episode, I'll drop some Growth Seeds that will help you take your relationships to the next level.This is part four of our six-part series on strategies that will help you run well in 2021!

If you could find a "wisdom pill" that would make you the wisest person, what would you pay to buy it? Proverbs 23:23 tells us, "Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding."In this episode, I'll drop some Growth Seeds that if you buy into will cause you to grow in wisdom in 2021!This is part three of our six-part series on strategies that will help you run well this next year!

Have you ever thought about the damage that comes from a Christian that isolates themselves? Proverbs 18:1 says, "Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgement!"In this episode, I'll drop some Growth Seeds that will impact you in your discipleship and help you cultivate healthy and sharpening relationships!This is part two of our six-part series on strategies that can help you run well in 2021!

Have you ever wondered what things would look like if you made a wholehearted commitment to your growth? In this episode, I'll drop some Growth Seeds that have the potential to have a significant harvest by the end of 2021!This is part one of a six-part series on strategies that will help you run well in 2021!

Have you ever thought that a lack of wisdom might be from a lack of meditating on truth?In this episode, I will drop some Growth Seeds that are sure to help you increase your capacity to meditate, which will positively impact your discipleship!

Did you know that you are called to forgive as the Lord has forgiven you, if you're a Christian?In this episode, I will drop some Growth Seeds that are sure to help you become responsible and accountable in your practice of extending forgiveness as you follow Jesus Christ!

Did you know that good communication helps keep our children grounded? In this episode, I will drop some Growth Seeds that are sure to help parents become responsible and accountable in their communication with your children!

Men, Did you know that having a passive attitude in your home will keep you from being a blessing to your wife and children? In this episode, I will drop some Growth Seeds that are sure to help husbands become responsible and accountable as they follow Jesus Christ!

Did you know that how you think about pornography matters? In this episode, I will drop some Growth Seeds that will help you become responsible and accountable in your purity as you follow Jesus Christ!

Did you know that having the wrong attitude at work keeps you from being a blessing to others? In this episode, I drop some Growth Seeds that are sure to help you become responsible and accountable in your work as you follow Jesus Christ!

In this episode I talk about one of my favorite passages from Scripture. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14. I share what it means to to act like a man.

I talk about the sin of murmuring and disputing. I share why this is a problem for our discipleship and fellowship and give some ideas that can help you be godly and growing in your current life circumstances.

I talked about how we ought to have unconditional sacrifice and love for those in our life. We ought to go out and live a life of sacrifice and love in such as way that we are spent for those around us! GET SOME FAM!

I talk about a couple ways that men abdicate their manliness. The Bible calls men to be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. I talk about how men abdicate their manliness in their marriage and parenting. I am sure there is more to be said but I like to keep it short!

I talk about how men ought to be aiming at close range targets. The things in front of them that matter. I also talk about how men need to find ways of building in accountability for the sake of being godly and growing in every area of their life!

I talk about how laughter is war and we need more of that in our discipleship to make godly and growing progress.

I talk about the struggles that come with leading others. Often people kick against leadership and authority. Leadership can be hard because of attitudes and we must step up and seek the Lord to help us grow as leaders as we lead our people. GET SOME FAM!

I talk about how parents need to come along side their children more for the sake of building character and a strong work ethic.

I talk about how waiting and hoping in the Bible is a call to disciples of Christ to be people of action. The gospel should inspire and inform us in all that we do. Reflect on it. Also consider your heart because Jesus came to save us from our sins. Are you repenting of your sins?

I share some thoughts for life after graduating to encourage my daughter who graduates this year. I also share some thoughts for senior men, as well as parents who are educating younger children.

I talk about some insights that I have learned that have helped me be a godly and growing husband. Fighting lust is a battle worth pursuing. God's Word is a sword to help men fight this fight!

Talk about the idea of dying to bring life. I talk about some ways that might help disciples think about how they are dying to bring life. I also share some real examples.

I talk about accountability and why it is important for you to be godly and growing. In this episode I give ideas that would help you grow in being accountable to your discipleship.

Talking about how good Christians read good books. I talk about the impact that books have had on my own life. I also share my top 10 books and some other considerations.

Talking about "Virtual Communion" and some things that I have been thinking about in regards to it. The main question I ask is, "What is God wanting us to learn during this time?" and "How is the idea of virtual communion going to change the way we do church tomorrow?"

Talking about how your baptism and how it relates to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. As a disciple your baptism is a weapon to fight with!

Talking about the Coronavirus crisis. How can we conquer it in order to come out on the other side of this better?