The Average Disciple

In this episode, Brian and Victoria share their approach and experiences in ministry as average disciples of Jesus, the importance of community where you serve, and how you can encourage those who serve your local community of disciples. To learn more about The Average Disciple, be sure to visit our website: www.theaveragedisciple.com Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop! www.theaveragedisciple.com/newsletter And don't forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube @theaveragedisciple, or to visit our store for great resources in your own life as an average disciple of Jesus! www.theaveragedisciple.com/store  

In this episode of The Average Disciple Podcast, Brian and Victoria explore three reasons that we should worship as average disciples, and the importance of worshiping together as a family, no matter the age of our children, or the stage of life we're experiencing. Sign up for our monthly newsletter: www.theaveragedisciple.com/newsletter Looking for practical insights into how to worship with children, especially younger children, check out our new resource - How to Worship With Children. Download it for FREE in our store: www.theaveragedisciple.com/store Want to grow together as a couple? Looking to strengthen your communication? Grow intimacy? Better love and serve one another? Check out our Couple's Coaching opportunity: www.theaveragedisciple.com/marriage Follow us on Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @theaveragedisciple Have questions? Want to discuss further? Looking to go deeper? Reach out! www.theaveragedisciple.com/contact          

In this episode, Brian and Victoria explore essential habits (or spiritual practices) they've incorporated in their home to grow as average disciples of Jesus! Website: www.theaveragedisciple.com Newsletter: www.theaveragedisciple.com/newsletter Facebook/Instagram/YouTube:  @theaveragedisciple    Check out these new resources - www.theaveragedisciple.com/store Purposefully Leading - a 6-session study into Biblical leadership in your workplace, where you serve, and in your home! Sabbath Rest e-book: Take a dive into the Biblical concept of sabbath and how you can use this practice in your daily and weekly life as an average disciple of Jesus. Worshiping With Children: It's difficult to teach your family how to worship, but in this e-book, learn tricks, tips, and how-to's for helping your children, and the whole family, learn to worship as average disciples of Jesus!

In this first episode of the new yea, Brian and Victoria talk about how they do goal-setting very differently, and the keys to success when setting goals as average disciples of Jesus! Check out our website: www.theaveragedisciple.com Sign-up for our newsletter: www.theaveragedisciple.com/newsletter New resources now available: www.theaveragedisciple.com/store Purposefully Leading - a 6-session Bible study diving into Biblical leadership in your organization, team and home! Sabbath Rest - an e-book all about what it means to rest in Jesus as an average disciple using the Biblical practice of sabbath.

In this episode, Brian and Victoria share the importance of the season of Advent in the life of average disciples of Jesus, and ways to be purposeful in the final weeks of the year leading into Christmas! Important links: The Average Disciple website - www.theaveragedisciple.com Advent 2022 Devotional - https://theaveragedisciple.com/store Advent 2022 Devotional for groups of 3 or more - https://theaveragedisciple.com/store Playlist on Spotify - Advent 2022 Playlist  

In this episode I dive into what it means to be an everyday missionary joining Jesus on His mission to reach the lost with love and grace. I'm joined by Greg Finke as he discusses the challenges, struggles and real opportunities for average disciples to easily engage the mission and heart of our Savior! Greg Finke had been ordained since 1989, spending the last ten years of his pastoral ministry pastoring churches with a 1000 or more in worship. In January 2011 he realized he couldn't remain a senior pastor and do what Jesus was calling Him to do. Dwelling 1:14 is one of the results of that. Greg and his wife Susan are neighborhood missionaries in a subdivision in League City, Texas. Website: https://dwelling114.org/ Facebook/Instagram: @dwelling114

In this episode I chat with Kay Meyer from Family Shield Ministries about her work in helping parents disciple their children, trends she sees and has experienced in our modern culture, and how we pass faith from one generation to the next.   Kay Meyer is a wife, mother of three (our two sons have passed away and are now with the Lord) and grandmother of three grandchildren. She is the founder and president of Family Shield Ministries, host of its weekly radio program and podcast and a popular speaker and author. Family Shield Ministries is a Recognized Service Organization of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod.   Family Shield Ministries - www.familyshieldministries.com  

In this episode I talk with Cassie Krug about her early struggles with confidence and self-image, and the power of freedom found in her identity in Jesus Christ.   Cassie is a mid-westerner born and raised, currently residing in Texas. She sees herself as a daughter of the King and social butterfly. She is very passionate about sharing Jesus in and out of the classroom and also helping women find their confidence. In her free time you can find her traveling, being social, working out, or growing personally and professionally.  Follow her on Instagram @confidence_by_cassie.

In this episode I talk with Dave Ferguson about hero making in life and ministry, seeing the Kingdom of Jesus as bigger than you, and raising up others as disciples of Jesus. Dave Ferguson is an award-winning author, founding and lead pastor of Chicago's Community Christian Church, a missional multi-site community considered one of the most influential churches in America. Dave is also the visionary for the international church-planting movement NewThing and president of the Exponential Conference. Dave's Website: https://daveferguson.org/ New Thing Church Planting Network: https://newthing.org/ Exponential Conference: https://exponential.org/events/

In this episode I get to talk with friend, and fellow leader in ministry, Melanie Marten, about generosity as a lifestyle and how to impact others with generous kindness.   Melanie is a wife and mother to 4 children and a Nana to 3 beautiful grand kids. Professionally, she works in the Arts and Crafts industry. Melanie is a follower of Christ and faithfully serves her church congregation in various ministries. She loves to cook and entertain friends and family and has a passion for serving others.

In this episode of The Average Disciple Podcast I talk with certified online strength and nutrition coach David McRae about the simple ways we can live healthier lifestyles as average disciples! David is a Marine, certified online trainer & nutrition coach.  With over 14 years of training experience, he helps dads get strong & lean WITHOUT beating up their joints.  Instagram: @mcraesc www.mcraesc.com

In this episode I connect with my friend Zach on the challenges of life, how faith in Christ has led him through incredibly difficult seasons in life and ministry, and how abiding in the presence of Christ is his strength to continue moving forward. Zach Imboden has been in a church leadership role for the past 20 years. Over those 20 years, he has coached and developed hundreds of leaders. He also has a consulting business on the side called Transformation Leadership Coaching (https://www.transformingyourleadership.com) , in which he helps leaders and teams discover and develop their strengths.   Notes from the episode: 1. The app Zach mentions in his devotional life is called the Lectio 365 app. You can learn more about it HERE. 2. To engage the special offer for coaching and learning that Zach mentions for The Average Disciple Podcast listeners, click HERE.    

In this episode I chat with two amazing men, and church-planters, Ben Scheck and Travis Hartjen. We talk about church planting, discipleship, and encourage exponential kingdom growth for the sake of our Savior Jesus! Ben Scheck is a teacher, turned youth director, turned pastor but always evangelist. Currently serving as pastor at the newly formed Grove Church (GroveChurchNTX.org) he is the husband to one amazing woman and proud father of three.  Follow Ben…Instagram: @grovechurchntx Travis Hartjen is currently serving as an apostolic church-planting pastor from Crown of Life Lutheran Church, Colleyville, TX. With his entrepreneurial spirit, he starts communities of faith, gathering disciples of Jesus in a particular area, building them up, and preparing them to receive a “Timothy Pastor” – a pastoral leader who helps firmly establish and organize a community of disciples, often into a local church. You can follow Travis…Facebook: Groundbreakers to Harvesters

In this episode I have the honor of talking with Pastor Chris Kennedy on his new book, Grace Under Pressure, and how we, as average disciples of Jesus, can follow His example from the Cross in our daily lives. Chris Kennedy is privileged to serve as Senior Pastor at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, School, and Child Care in San Antonio, Texas, since 2008. He's  a graduate of Concordia University Texas (Bachelor of Arts in Communication), Concordia Seminary in St. Louis (Master of Divinity), and Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary (Doctor of Ministry). Chris is married to the love of his life, Ashley, and Dad to the four most wonderful children in the world. Follow him at pastorchriskennedy.com. He's on Facebook (@chriskennedy) and Twitter (@revchriskennedy), too. His book, Grace Under Pressure, can be found at Concordia Publishing House, Amazon and Goodreads.

In this episode I talk with Zach Zehnder - pastor, author, podcaster - of The Red Letter Challenge about his own journey as a disciple of Jesus, his passion to encourage and challenge others in their lives as disciples of Jesus and how to prayerfully consider God's calling on your life. Zach Zehnder is a devoted husband, father, author, 4th-generation pastor, and public speaker.  Zach is married to Allison and has two sons, Nathan and Brady.  He is the founder of Red Letter Living and the author of the bestselling Red Letter Challenge. Since 2018, Zach has written and co-authored 10 books that have helped people become greater followers of Jesus. Zach currently serves as Teaching Pastor at King of Kings in Omaha, NE. You can follow Zach... https://redletterchallenge.com/ Facebook/Instagram: @redletterchallenge Podcast: Red Letter Disciple  

It would seem that hard, difficult, and polarizing conversations are the norm, more than the exception, in our 21st Century context as average disciples of Jesus. In this episode I provide 5 steps to take when seeking to engage these difficult conversations, especially in a conversation with somebody who may not have the same beliefs and convictions as yourself.   Don't forget, The Average Disciple Podcast, is now on YouTube as well - @theaveragedisciple. You can catch the full video episode and other content there! Be sure to Like & Follow The Average Disciple Podcast on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, @theaveragedisciple!

In this episode, Angie and I discuss our response, as average disciples of Jesus, in light of tragic events like the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022. To follow Angie you can do so using the following: Facebook: @angiegoekemusic Instagram: @angiegoeke Twitter: @angiegoeke www.angiegoeke.com Music: https://ffm.to/ifiwerehonestfullrecord --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

In this brief episode, I explore three responses that I believe all of us, as average disciples of Jesus, should live out in the immediate time following tragedies. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

Here are some books I'd encourage you to add to your reading list this summer! Chop Wood, Carry Water by Joshua Medcalf Didn't See It Coming by Carey Nieuwhof The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer Soundtracks by Jon Acuff Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

In this episode I dive into the spiritual practice of solitude and how it helps us grow in the love, truth, and grace of our Savior Jesus Christ. I mentioned a book titled, Celebration of Discipline, by Richard Foster. You can find this book on Amazon by clicking HERE. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

In this episode I dive into the spiritual practice of generosity and what it means to have a generous heart as an average disciple of Jesus. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

In this episode, I look at the spiritual practice of meditation and what this practice can look like in our daily lives as average disciples of Jesus. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

In this series of episodes I will explore some of the spiritual practices we can use in our lives as average disciples to help us grow deeper in the love of our Savior Jesus Christ. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

In this episode I share some of the struggle this season has caused, and the importance of Paul's encouragement to the Corinthians to always place their hope in the resurrection of Jesus. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

In this episode I explore what it looks might look like to be a good news presence in your daily life, and the fruit that can come from it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

In this episode I explore a little of the concept of contentment and what it means in our lives as average disciples of Jesus! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

As average disciples we too often think of generosity in terms of behaviors instead of a mindset, a lifestyle, that God calls us to in Jesus. In this episode I explore some of the ways I try to live generously in my life, and how we help our children live generously, from a mindset and heart loved in the generosity of God. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

In this episode I get to hear from William and Kim about how they seek to live out faith in Jesus in their homes, raise up their kids as disciples of Jesus, and some ways they've tried to practice spiritual disciplines, even with children under the age of 5! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

In this episode I take a dive into what it means to pursue excellence, not perfection. One strengthens us to live on purpose with intention, one leads us to measure success in performance. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

In this episode, I take some time to reflect on an often repeated phrase in leadership and how we can seek to apply it in our lives as average disciples. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

In this episode I chat with Jason Phelps, Discipleship Director at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Houston, TX, about how we, as average disciples, can really reach out and love those we work with, and spend the most time around. He provides some great insight into how we build relationships with people that don't make it awkward to talk life and faith. You can also find more of Jason's stuff on his website, https://jasonphelps.com, or by going to www.gdlc.org. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

In this episode I share about an experience I recently had going on my first hunting trip and how I got to experience the disciple-making lifestyle Jesus calls us into without even realizing what was going on. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

In this episode of The Average Disciple I visit with Caitlyn about what it's like to be an average disciple on the campus of a public college in today's culture. She provides some great insights and encouragement for us, the local church, in encouraging the next generation of leaders and disciples as they follow where Christ leads them! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

In this episode of The Average Disciple I get to chat with my friend and fellow leader, Josh Anderson, about living your life on purpose as an average disciple in Jesus and passing that legacy of faith on generation to generation! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

In this episode, Brian talks about the objectives he uses to help reach his mindset goals for 2022, as well as how to think through objectives that will help you reach goals designed to help you live on purpose with intention. If you love this content and want to see this podcast grow, please prayerfully consider generously supporting it with your finances too! I started a GoFundMe page to help raise $3,500 to increase the quality of this podcast, as well as build a website for others to easily access more content from The Average Disciple. You can use this link to give generously: https://gofund.me/ffc01a9a. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

This episode is all about setting those goals for 2022 that help you life life on purpose with intention, versus trying to out perform yourself from last year! I share some of my own goals from 2022 as well the process I took to get to those goals. If you love this content and want to see this podcast grow, please prayerfully consider generously supporting it with your finances too! I started a GoFundMe page to help raise $3,500 to increase the quality of this podcast, as well as build a website for others to easily access more content from The Average Disciple. You can use this link to give generously: https://gofund.me/ffc01a9a. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

In this episode Brian shares some tangible changes he made throughout this year that have helped him on this journey of transformation from a performance-based life, to one lived on purpose with intention. If you love this content and want to see this podcast grow, please prayerfully consider generously supporting it with your finances too! Brian started a GoFundMe page to help raise $3,500 to increase the quality of this podcast, as well as build a website for others to easily access more content from The Average Disciple. You can use this link to give generously: https://gofund.me/ffc01a9a. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

In this episode, Brian continues to share the journey of transformation he's undergone this year by identifying some of the things he's had to learn to grow as an average disciple of Jesus. If you love this content and want to see this podcast grow, please prayerfully consider generously supporting it with your finances too! Brian started a GoFundMe page to help raise $3,500 to increase the quality of this podcast, as well as build a website for others to easily access more content from The Average Disciple. You can use this link to give generously: https://gofund.me/ffc01a9a --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

In this episode, Brian shares the beginning of the transformation and growth he's experienced this year, and the freedom found in knowing that our purpose comes from who we already are, not who we are trying to become. Be sure to follow The Average Disciple so you don't miss any of the episodes coming up! Follow me on Facebook/Instagram @theaveragedisciple as well. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

In this episode, Brian takes a brief look into 2 Corinthians 5 and the ministry of reconciliation that Paul explains, and how it changed his relationship with his son and others baptized in Jesus Christ. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

We don't have to wait for our experiences to change to begin experiencing change. My hope and prayer is that as I share my journey of discipleship and growth in our Savior Jesus Christ you too will grow as His disciple. But, change doesn't begin when the opportunity is perfect. Change happens when we take the next step. So, begin experiencing change today, as a fellow average disciple in Jesus, and don't wait for your experiences to change. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

Take a listen to this brief (4:00 minute) introduction to The Average Disciple and what this podcast is going to be about! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support