Wesley Discipleship Podcast

In today's episode, Aaron and Nate talk about how God has been moving at Wesley and how to best shepherd those we disciple during movements of God.

Welcome back to a new year of discipleship! In this first episode of 2019, Nate and Aaron are joined by very special Guest Michelle Simmons, as they discuss how to intentionally and effectively spend an hour during discipleship.

In this episode, Aaron and Nate talk about what to do in discipleship when you don't know what to say. Aaron also explains the importance of simply being present.

In this episode, Aaron and Nate talk about some of the pitfalls within discipleship that can come up after a few months of discipleship such as entitlement and the need to be needed.

In this episode, Aaron and Nate talk about how to lead those we disciple towards Jesus rather than just leading them away from bad behavior.

It is always an awkward question to ask if you're doing at good job at discipleship to the people you actually disciple. In this episode, Aaron talks about the importance of feedback and practical ways to make sure you get the feedback you need.

You have heard of vampires, ghosts and unicorns before, but have you ever thought of them in the context of discipleship? (Probably not.) In this episode, Aaron discusses how these three mythological creatures relate to our weekly discipleship meetings and the importance of community.

In this episode, Aaron breaks down the actual word discipleship, and dives into the true heart behind discipleship.

In this episode, Aaron talks about the covenant and the purpose behind it.

In this year's first discipleship podcast, Aaron Vickroy gives practical ways to begin your year of discipleship in the direction that you want it to grow. 

Deborah Kirkland talks about how better understanding truth and lies can help us take our next steps with God. 

Aaron talks about the best practical ways to have a great DT.

Aaron talks about how to best lead a group DT. 

Mellisa Martinez talks about the importance of building trust during the first DT.

Aaron discusses another element of student discipleship at Wesley-- the discipleship app.

Aaron discusses the structure of student discipleship meetings for student disciplers on LEAD.

In this wrap-up discussion of the Five Elements of Discipleship, Aaron explains how each of the five elements works together in the context of a discipleship meeting.

In the final episode of this summer series, Aaron discusses the foundations, including some new ways they will be implemented.

In this part of the summer series, Aaron discusses prayer, the fourth of the five elements of discipleship.

In the third episode of the summer series, Aaron discusses Next Steps, the third element of discipleship.

In the second episode of the summer series on the Five Elements of Discipleship, Aaron discusses Truth and Accountability

Aaron discusses the Five Elements of Discipleship, beginning with Real Talk

In the conclusion of this two-part series, Catherine continues her conversation with Aaron on what discipleship looks like at Wesley. It is a summer send-off! #HAGS

As part one of a two-part final podcast for the school year, Catherine asks Aaron about the meaning of discipleship at Wesley and give you a great summer sendoff!

Alright, so what are Aaron's opinions on relatively controversial topics? Will Catherine let Aaron phone a friend during the podcast? This week, Catherine and Aaron finish talking about dating by answering questions sent in by disciples about their disciplees' questions regarding dating, marriage, and romantic relationships. Tune in!

What are your thoughts on dating? Are you single? Do you know someone who deeply desires to be in a relationship? This week, Catherine and Aaron talk about how to navigate making wise dating decisions in the lives of your disciplees. Part 1 of 2!

How do you finish? Have you ever finished well or has it just been a struggle for you to make every day or choice count? What is God saying about finishing your year well in discipleship? This week, Catherine and Aaron will help disciplers with questions about how to make these last two months count for the people we disciple.

Which do you tend to lend your listening ear more towards - the words of Jesus or the words of our society? Which side holds more truth? Tune in this week as we start the Word of God foundation in discipleship!

What's more important: the opinion of the author of Garden City or the Book of Romans? Which do you have a harder time reading? Which do you discover more of Jesus through? This week, Catherine and Aaron go in depth about how important reading the Bible is to our relationship with Jesus. Super practical steps are also provided. Tune in!

"Usually someone who does singleness well will do marriage even better." Find out who said this comment this week as we learn to find out how we handle dating relationships in the lives of the people we disciple! Special Valentine's Day edition!

"Shoot for the moon, and if you miss, you'll land among the stars." WRONG. You'll be struggling in the empty vacuum of space. Or at least....in discipleship. This week, the Dynamic Duo break down cliches that we often develop and believe about God that are often times incorrect. This helps a ton in discipleship with the folks we shepherd. Listen in!

Welcome back from your extra-long break! We apologize about the extended absence, but we back, we back, we back!! In the first episode of the spring, Catherine and Aaron talk about one of the most hotly debated topics in the covenant: drinking and alcohol consumption. They give practical wisdom that's deeper than the typical "No, you can't drink" and "Yes, you can drink if you're 21." Listen close, there are plenty words of wisdom!!!

In our college careers, breaks can be either feast or famine: God can be a priority or an extra perk sitting under the Christmas tree. This week, in the last DL podcast of the fall 2017 semester, Catherine and Aaron give us practical steps for us as disciplers not only to stay rooted in the Word, but also for our disciplees to also be persistent with God while not at school or in consistent community.

One of the most important things that Jesus tells us to do is to stand for the truth, which doesn't sway based on your personal experiences or decisions. This week, Catherine and Aaron talk about how us as disciplers standing for the truth will help our disciplees to as well. Please give a listening ear to this conversation! It's helpful!

At Wesley, there are a ton of buzzwords. One of those is the famous "covenant". It is one of the cornerstones of leadership and discipleship here. This week, Catherine gives her insight and wisdom on following the covenant, and Aaron chimes in! Very, very important; you don't want to miss it!

Discipleship must remain Jesus-focused. The two questions in this episode's title are great, and are even better at certain points in the conversation. This week, Catherine and Aaron talk about using the question "Who are you becoming?" to model your discipleships after. It's a good one!

Discipleship is an exciting aspect of following Jesus. However, it does come with its downfalls. Despite the downfalls, Catherine and Aaron are answering some of the FAQ's asked about discipling and how you can help your disciplees take their next steps in their journeys with Jesus.

No one wants to fail. No one. Especially if you are a student discipler. This week, Aaron and Catherine talk about practical steps you can take as a discipler if you find yourself drowning in DT or when a disciplee decides to not be everything you hoped for. Stay tuned for more helpful hints and peaks into discipleship world!

Making sure you are not completely taking on your disciplee's burdens is crucial. This week, Catherine and Aaron talk about how to not "Mama Bird" over your disciples' lives! It's a good one!

The last week of boundaries! Catherine and Aaron discuss the differences between counseling and discipleship, while also setting boundaries inside of discipleship. Listen in close! They've got some good stuff!

This week, the DL staff discusses the touchy topics of boundaries outside of discipleship, and in your own life. Things Catherine and Aaron talk about include, friendships, filters, and different seasons of life. All are crucial while walking with Jesus!

This week, Aaron and Catherine start a mini-series about boundaries. To start the series, the two discuss what it looks like to be fully invested in a discipleship while it is occurring. Topics covered include staying off your phone, getting enough sleep, and maintaining emotional input during a DT.

On a spontaneous topic, Catherine and Aaron discuss the ins-and-outs of pursuing our disciples when they don't follow Jesus in a personal relationship. The dynamic duo talks about how important it is that they get involved in community and read the Bible consistently, while also attending Wednesday night services.

Even though this might be an AWKWARD (keyword) thing to push through, silence is a crucial part of discipleship. Aaron and Catherine have a discussion this week regarding our times of uncomfortable pauses.

This week, Aaron and Catherine pull back the curtain and explain Wesley's slogan, "You Matter", in a discipleship context. We apologize again for the tardiness!

This week, Aaron takes a peek behind the curtain and shows us disciplers what the buzz term "You're Invited" really means in the context of discipleship.

The DL staff welcomes you back in the 2017-2018 school year! This week's episode is full of great tips. Aaron is here to help you navigate through what he calls "the awkward first date" period of discipleship. This episode is full of a lot of practical tips to help you build a foundation for deeper conversations down the road in your discipleships.

Time is of the essence. Now that we're back from spring break, we are in the home stretch of this school year at UGA. You may be thinking a lot about what you're next step is going to be after the semester is finished; you may have some decisions to make very soon. But how will you choose to spend the next six weeks? Aaron and Chappell dive right in and explain how you can have the best six weeks of discipleship of the year right now.

This week we have special guests Bob Beckwith and Jessica Longino to share their wisdom on sex and marriage. This could be one of the hardest conversations to talk through with people you disciple, especially college students. How do you answer the question of how far is too far with physical intimacy? What does it mean to pursue purity in a relationship? How do we talk about sex without creating a stigma against it? This is a must-listen for anyone diving into those topics.

Here's a shocker: some of your students might not like everything Bob Beckwith has to say on a Wednesday night. This is normal (if you don't believe us, ask Bob himself about his inbox). When disagreement happens, though, it's an opportunity to dig deeper into truth. How do you value individualization and still encourage others to buy into the vision of our leaders? What do you do when opinions clash?

As part of a Truth & Accountability double feature, Aaron talks about drugs, sex and rock 'n' roll. Okay, not really. What he will be discussing, though, is issues student leaders might have with Wesley's covenant. How do you approach these rules with accountability and compassion? How do we call each other to integrity without shaming? Hear Vickroy break it down.