The Practical Disciple Podcast

If you struggle with staying focused in prayer this episode is loaded with practical tips and access to a free resource guide that contains three prayer models and tips to keep your mind from wandering.

Pause and consider in today's episode what in your life is silently sucking away time and energy in a way that prevents you from experiencing God's abundance.

Discover the powerful transformation that a discipline of solitude can create by having a quiet place that you can withdraw to for prayer and introspection as I give you a peek into my prayer closet.

Don't go into worship unprepared; instead, make the absolute best of worship by exercising a few easy-to-apply tips for nurturing "holy expectancy." 

In this episode, we explore the secret to becoming an extraordinary disciple, which more often than not is a story of patience and persistent investment in growing their faith day by day.   

You know God, but are you responding faithfully to God revealing himself to you? If not, the Bible explains there are dire consequences.Thankfully, you can avoid these with easy ways respond faithful to God.

Learn how to avoid becoming overly legalistic about spiritual disciplines, by allowing yourself small breaks or adapting your discipline in a way that honors the spirit of your commitment. 

In this episode, John Arnold reveals how you must dig deep into your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations to discover the underlying cause of pain in your life. 

Learn how God brings blessings upon you even as you sleep like rains watering the earth during the dark of night. He did so in the Garden of Gethesmane. He did so on the first Easter and continues to do so today.

Discover how to freshen up spiritual disciplines with slight changes to safeguard you from falling into the traps of legalism, boredom, and inattentiveness.

If you are ready to lay your burdens down, then today's post is for you. Believers have a place they can go at any time to be relieved of the weight they carry. Find out where in this episode. 

Do you ever fall asleep when praying? Find out why this may not be such a bad thing, as well as, discover how prayer can lead toward better rest in today's episode which the eleventh day in forty-day Lenten Series

Let's take a lesson from the daffodils today on what it means to constantly turn out hearts toward Jesus Christ, the light of the world, so that we can experience his glory even in the midst of difficult times. 

Learn a powerful model of giving thanks for the fullness of all that God has created using the exact model of prayer I've been using for over twenty years and that I use to start my nature meditation every day. For more, great tools to help you grow in your faith visit The Practical Disciple website.

Learn how a daily devotional time can help you catch potentially destructive changes in your life early, so that you can avoid unnecessary suffering. For more great spiritual growth training visit The Practical Disciple website.

Learn in today's episode about recognizing and responding to intrusive thoughts so that they are less disruptive to your spiritual life. This is day seven in a forty-day lenten devotional series by The Practical Disciple

Take a lesson from the birds on how you can expand your spiritual awareness to keep you safe from spiritual threats on this sixth day of a forty-day Lenten devotional series.

The what, why, and how of inductive Bible study to help you more rapidly gain deep understanding of the bible and a closer relationship with God.  This is the day five in a forty-day lenten devotional series.

If you have ever wondered what contemplative prayer is, then this episode will help you both under this rich prayer practice, and offer practical easy-to-implement suggestions. 

In today's episode we will be reflecting on how nature is God's great symphony and you have been created with a unique role and responsibility alongside the rest of creation in praising and glorifying him. For more great information on how to grow in the Christian faith, visit https://thepracticaldisciple.com

A lenten daily devotional on the blessing of relationships and community inspired by meditating in nature. This day 2 in a Lenten Devotional Series

This is day one of a forty day Lenten devotional series based upon prayerful reflection out in nature. Today's theme is our perishable and imperishable nature. For more great information to help you grow in the christian faith goto https://ThePracticalDisciple.com

An over-the-shoulder look at my spiritual discipline during the season of Lent for 2022, broken down for you step-by-step.

A step-by-step behind the scenes look at my devotional routine I'll be doing in the first thirty minutes of the day for the first thirty days of the year. https://ThePracticalDisciple.com

You can easily have your best Christmas ever by adopting simple intentions. Use one or more from my Christmas Manifesto to make this Christmas more memorable and Christ-filled. Merry Christmas and blessing from The Practical Disciple, http://thepracticaldisciple.com.

Discover the ultimate test of whether or not the Holy Spirit is actively in your life in part nine of this nine part prayer series about the Holy Spirit. To hear more great teaching about the Holy Ghost visit http://ThePracticalDisciple.com/holyspirit

Learn about calling upon the Holy Spirit when your thoughts begin to pull you away from walking in the Spirit in part eight of this nine part prayer series. To hear more great teaching about the Holy Ghost visit http://ThePracticalDisciple.com/holyspirit

Discover the mind spirit connection that leads toward peace and unity in part seven of this nine part prayer series about the Holy Spirit. To hear more great teaching about the Holy Ghost visit http://ThePracticalDisciple.com/holyspirit

Learn the two things you must do as a Christian to tend the fire of the Holy Spirit in your life in part six of this nine part prayer series about the Holy Spirit. To hear more great teaching about the Holy Ghost visit http://ThePracticalDisciple.com/holyspirit

Learn how in an age of immediate gratification God has empowered you to practice moral restraint through the Holy Spirit who gives you a spirit of self-discipline. This is part five of a nine part prayer series about the Holy Spirit. To access all the episodes and a free devotional guide about the Holy Ghost visit http://ThePracticalDisciple.com/holyspirit

Learn the key to unconditional love as we explore how the Holy Spirit is a spirtitof love in part four of this nine part prayer series about the Holy Spirit. To hear more great teaching about the Holy Ghost visit http://ThePracticalDisciple.com/holyspirit

Embrace the power of the Holy Spirit and stop living small as you learn and grow from part 3 in this nine part prayer series on the Holy Spirit. To hear more great teaching about the Holy Ghost visit http://ThePracticalDisciple.com/holyspirit

Learn about the Holy Spirit as your teacher in part two of this nine part prayer series focused upon God's Spirit. This novena (nine day prayer vigil) will transform both your experience and understanding of the Holy Spirit. To access the entire series goto http://ThePracticalDisciple.com/holyspirit.

Rediscover the Holy Spirit through this nine part series about prayer focused on the Spirit. In this first episode discover four truths as we examine what it means for the Spirit to be a Spirit of Truth.  This novena (nine day prayer vigil) will transform both your experience and understanding of the Holy Spirit. To access the entire series goto http://ThePracticalDisciple.com/holyspirit.

Make learning God's Word easier by diversify how you internalize the Bible. If you have struggled to read the Bible or just want to enrich your experience of scripture this post is for you. Reading isn't your only option.  Get more great bible reading tips at http://ThePracticalDisciple.com.

Learn three practical tips on how you can intercede for your nation and community leaders. This is a must-listen-to podcast for any christian concerned about their culture and community. To hear more great episode that will help you grow as a disciple following Jesus Christ go to http://ThePracticalDisciple.com.

Discover how mature your relationship with Jesus Christ is through this insightful look into responses to Jesus's question, "Who do people say I am?" Get more great podcasts on how to fast track your spiritual growth as a Christian on John Arnold's blog, http://ThePracticalDisciple.com

Discover one of the most critical actions you can take to build God's kingdom through prayer in today's episode on praying like Jesus. You'll learn the power and importance of praying for the unity of the church.  For more practical instruction on how to grow spiritually as a christian visit http://ThePracticalDisciple.com.

Learn the second of three powerful lesson on how to pray like Jesus that are revealed in John 17. In this episode your going to learn to focus your prayer on the people God has placed in your life as gifts, even those people who drive you crazy.  Get more great prayer tips at http://ThePracticalDisciple.com.

Learn the first of three powerful ways to pray like Jesus that are revealed in John 17. This lesson is part one in a three part series on how to pray like Jesus.  Get more great prayer tips at http://ThePracticalDisciple.com.

Start your day with this great morning prayer and learn about my favorite prayer resource, A Diary of Private Pray by John Baillie. Get more practical advice on spiritual growth at http://ThePracticalDisciple.com.

Paul urged the Thessalonians to pray without ceasing.  What does that verse mean and how can we apply this biblical principle to our daily lives? Get more discipleship advice at http://ThePracticalDisciple.com.

Get more out of every sermon you listen to with these eight simple actions steps that will help you remember and apply what you hear.  For great actionable discipleship advice visit http://ThePracticalDisciple.com.

Does your attention wander when you pray? Learn four forms of prayer distraction and strategies to overcome them. Get more discipleship advice at http://ThePracticalDisciple.com.

Move beyond being thankful for God's blessing with just your words and in to living a grateful life with these three simple suggestions.  Get more great discipleship advice at http://ThePracticalDisciple.com.

Experiencing God can happen anywhere, at any time, but some places seem easier than others. Enrich your relationship to God taking advantage of three places you might find God's presence more readily.  Get further spiritual growth help at http://thepracticaldisciple.com.

The depth of our bible study understanding often comes from the depth of our questions. Learn one question you should always be asking (but probably aren't) if you want to push the edge of your spiritual growth.  Discover more great bible study tips at http://ThePracticalDisciple.com

Never forget a promise to pray for someone ever again. In this podcast learn three tried and true methods to trigger you to remember to pray. Get more great prayer advice at http://ThePracticalDisciple.com The Practical Disciple Podcast is dedicated to bringing you easy-to-follow tips and strategies for growing as a Christian Disciple.  Specifically, you will find step-by-step instruction on how to study the bible, pray better, and take action in your faith.

Memorize the ten commandments in five minutes or less using your ten fingers as a simple memory aid. This Bible study tip is so easy kids can do it too. Get more christian discipleship advice at http://ThePracticalDisciple.com

Learn how to quickly remember Bible stories in three easy steps so you can understand the Bible more rapidly and minister to others more effectively. Get more great advice on how to grow as a Christian disciple at http://ThePracticalDisciple.com

In 2015 I pondered the cross for forty days through sketches and studying great works of art about the crucifixion. My heart was moved by the experienced. I had intended to create a painting but in the end settled on writing this meditation.  I hope it is a blessing to you. http://ThePracticalDisciple.com