Podcasts about disciples

Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Why does Luke's Gospel include Simon carrying Jesus's cross and the criminal beside him? What do their responses reveal about the human heart? And what does this tell us about what true discipleship actually look like? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Jesus's crucifixion in Luke 23:26–43 reveals the posture of a true disciple: humble, aware of their need, and willing to take up their cross and follow the one, true King. Read the Bible with us! This year, we're exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Luke 23:26–43

What if the problem with “cultural Christianity” is not that people don't care, but that many were never discipled into maturity?In the final week of Disciples at Work, Pastor Nate Schaidt challenges us to rethink spiritual growth through Hebrews 5–6. Instead of shaming people for being stuck, this message asks what it looks like for the church to raise up spiritual mothers and fathers who help others follow Jesus where they live, work, and play.Support the show

Takeaway: Disciple making is sustained by grace more than grit.   Action Step: This week, create a visual reminder; abide, grace, community.      Show Notes: Watch Us On YouTube  Justin's Website Tony's Website Navigators Church Ministries The Follow2Lead Podcast

He gave his life to Jesus on a mountaintop in 1971 — and he's been reproducing his faith every single year since. He's in his 70s now. An auto mechanic by trade. No seminary, no title, no platform. And he has no intention of slowing down.I didn't sit down with Jim Albert to teach. I sat down to get challenged — and to learn from a man who's been making disciples longer than I've been alive.Jim spent the Cold War running missions out of Vienna into the Eastern Bloc. Today he's leading men into the hardest-to-reach places in India and discipling guys one-on-one in a Fredericksburg coffee shop. We talked about why discipleship is simple but not easy, the difference between making Jesus your Savior and your Lord, the "ABCs" of a quiet time he learned 50 years ago, why so many churches keep majoring on the minors — and the one verb in the Great Commission that most of them quietly ignore.If you've ever felt too unqualified, too under schooled, or too far along in life to make disciples — Jim is living proof that's a lie. This is exactly the kind of ordinary man this whole thing is for.

Principle 7 – Matthew, Producing Mature DisciplesMatthew 4:23-5:1To develop mature Christ-followers, all spiritual leaders should give special attention to those who have a sincere desire to learn deep spiritual truths. NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

This is the sixth lesson in Dr. James J. Cassidy's Reformed Academy course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth. This lesson covers the following topics: 00:00 Faithful Witness under Persecution 03:24 The Disciples' Sorrow and Jesus's Provision 08:01 Pentecost and the Giving of the Spirit 11:13 The Church's Witness and the Spirit's Work of Conviction 18:28 The Inspired and Infallible Word of God 23:49 Sorrow Turned to Joy Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to dozens of additional video courses in covenant theology, apologetics, biblical studies, church history, and more: https://reformedacademy.org/course/gospel-of-john-a-study-in-the-truth-chapters-11-21 Your donations help us to provide free Reformed resources for students like you worldwide: https://reformedforum.org/donate/ #truth #gospel #reformedtheology #biblestudy

Sunday morning, May 31, Pastor Peter BertholdFor more information on knowing Christ: https://www.calvarypsl.com/knowing-christ/

Send a text or comment!SHAFOIN STUDIOS and BEARANOOGA PRODUCTIONSp   r   e   s   e   n   t   s  :MY NEW NORM Podcast – S6 E10Guest: Kent Kelley- Gobal Strategist, founder of Compassion International Episode: WORLDVIEW: Who's Shaping Yours?Host: Barry Scott YoungWhat shapes the way you see the world?Whether we realize it or not, every one of us has a worldview. It influences how we think, make decisions, view relationships, handle challenges, and understand truth. The real question is not if you have a worldview—but who is shaping it?In this episode of MY NEW NORM Podcast, Barry Scott Young sits down with longtime friend Kent Kelley, a global strategist and big-picture thinker with Compassion International, to discuss one of the most important issues facing believers today: developing and maintaining a Biblical worldview.Together they explore:* What a worldview really is* How culture, media, education, and relationships shape our thinking* Why so many people are influenced by ideas they have never examined* The difference between a cultural worldview and a Biblical worldview* Why discipleship is essential in shaping how we think and live* How believers can intentionally align their lives with God's truth* Practical ways to evaluate who and what is influencing your perspectiveKent shares valuable insights from his global experiences and challenges listeners to think beyond the immediate issues of life and consider the larger spiritual picture. This conversation is both encouraging and challenging as it calls us to move beyond simply attending church and toward becoming fully discipled followers of Jesus.If you have ever wondered why people see the same world so differently—or if you want to strengthen your own Biblical foundation—this episode is for you.Remember: If you don't intentionally build a Biblical worldview, someone else will gladly build one for you.About Kent Kelley:Kent Kelley has devoted over forty-five years to discipleship training across three continents. As the visionary founder of Crossroads International, he has woven discipleship into the organizational and mission goals of Crossroads and its bases in South Africa, India, and Pakistan. Prior to this, he spent 15 years as a Youth Pastor and Discipleship Pastor in Southern and Northern California.Resources:Search Amazon under Kent KelleyBook Vol 1: The Disciple's Manual: The Framing of a Biblical WorldviewBook Vol 2: Worldviews: Their Impact in Shaping Our Lives A Diagnostic Toolkit Connect with MY NEW NORM PodcastThank you for your support and interest!Subscribe, follow, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement and perspective.Support the showmynewnorm.buzzsprout.com/ / YouTube.com/@mynewnorm

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Pastor Ron Myer teaches on spiritual gifts and more. 

Washing the Disciples' FeetJohn 13Nathan BowmanPlease reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

All Jesus is the end of Matthew.  It is fitting as Jesus is such a theme for Matthew throughout his gospel.  At the end of this gospel Jesus reminds or emphasizes he has ALL authority and it has been given to him by the Father.  He instructs his disciples to make disciples of ALL nations, in other words, ALL people. Disciples are to obey ALL Jesus has commanded them.  That's a lot of ALL's.   But then Jesus reminds them that he will ALWAYS be with them - ALWAYS.  And He is.  Through His Word, through His sacraments and through His Spirit, Jesus is ALWAYS with us, Always with us until He returns in ALL his Glory. Gen. 1:1–2:4a Acts 2:14a, 22–36 Matt. 28:16–20

(4) James Tabor challenges the tradition that John the fisherman was the "beloved disciple" at the crucifixion, arguing instead that it was James, Jesus' blood brother. He positions James as the legitimate successor and leader of the "Nazarene movement" in Jerusalem, citing the Gospel of Thomas and James' authoritative role at the Council of Jerusalem in 50 CE. By emphasizing the role of biological brothers like James, Jude, and Simon, Tabor highlights the central importance of the Jesus family in maintaining the movement's leadership and integrity until James' martyrdom in 62 CE.

Matthew 8:23–27 | Adam Smith

Matthew 8:23–27 | Adam Smith

Are you utterly convinced of something but potentially wrong? Paul was the most religious person of his day, yet he was "sincerely wrong" until Jesus confronted him. True discipleship begins with humility, recognizing we didn't create truth and our feelings can mislead us. Where is God "goading" you today, offering grace instead of what you deserve?

Sermon by Fr. Peter SmithTrinity SundayDiscussion Questions:How does the idea of apprenticeship help you better understand what following Jesus is all about?The anatomy of a disciple includes a heart to love God, a head to know God, and hands to serve God.  Which do you feel needs the most development in your life?Why is making new disciples inherent to your own discipleship to Jesus?In what ways can you be more intentional about pouring what Jesus taught you into others?

Jesus challenges our presumptions and calls us to be true disciples. 

In this episode, we see that a rich man who has become a disciple risks his own safety in order to simply lay Jesus to rest!

The Gospel | Romans 11:30-12:2

In this message, Richie Reeder unpacks the Great Commission in Matthew 28, emphasizing that the mission of the church is to make disciples through everyday relationships rather than expert-level knowledge or formal programs. He highlights how discipleship invites us beyond our comfort zones, participates in God's transforming work, and is sustained by Christ's ongoing presence as we simply share what Jesus is doing in our own lives. Drawing on personal stories—from mentors like Pastor Terry to the legacy of his late father—Richie encourages listeners to see themselves not as heroes, but as faithful guides helping others take their next steps with Jesus.

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God has revealed himself as triune - one God in three persons. While we should not be surprised that God would reveal himself to us in a way that leaves us in awe of his mystery, neither has he revealed himself to us in this way to leave us confused. No, God - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - is clear not only in the mission he calls us to, but also in how the Holy Trinity uniquely equips us to carry it out.

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"God gives us extraordinary mountain-top visions not to build monuments to our past, but to provide the spiritual fortitude necessary for our future mission. True discipleship is the art of carrying the inward glory of the summit into the messy service of the valley, trusting that the God who shines in the cloud is the same God who raises us in the deep." Subscribe to the latest sermons: http://bit.ly/TBCsermons To learn more about The Block Church: http://theblockchurch.org/ Stay Connected Facebook: http://bit.ly/2vOiaLa Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nzZNWB Twitter: http://bit.ly/2KEScPL #theblockchurch #ChurchOnline #Onlinechurch

While the modern mind is conditioned for activity, God is obsessed with availability. When a disciple is available to be filled by and used for God, He will multiply and max his potential. Where? In the Spirit, in the water, and in the world!  Subscribe to the latest sermons: http://bit.ly/TBCsermons To learn more about The Block Church: http://theblockchurch.org/ Stay Connected Facebook: http://bit.ly/2vOiaLa Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nzZNWB Twitter: http://bit.ly/2KEScPL #theblockchurch #ChurchOnline #Onlinechurch

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Becoming every day disciples of Christ requires keeping Him in the center of daily life, trusting Him in uncertainty, and regular repentance. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of You Can Mentor, Zach sits down with Derrick Sier to unpack how every moment with a mentee—big or small—can become a powerful teaching opportunity. Together, they explore how mentors can respond with humility, curiosity, and self-awareness when kids seem dismissive, helping them uncover meaning, growth, and even glimpses of Jesus in everyday situations. Through personal stories, practical wisdom, and honest conversation, this episode will challenge mentors to slow down, stay Spirit-led, and recognize that the moments that seem ordinary may shape a young person's life forever. Make sure to check @derrick.sier out on all social media platforms!If this podcast has encouraged or equipped you, would you take 30 seconds to leave a 5-star rating? On Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom of the You Can Mentor page and click “Write a Review.” On Spotify, go to our page, click the three dots next to the settings wheel, and hit “Rate Show.” It helps us reach more mentors like you.Want to go deeper?• Join our Learning Lab for mentoring resources and community• Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop• Come to our annual You Can Mentor GatheringYou can find everything at www.youcanmentor.com or follow us on instagram @youcanmentor

This week we look at the subject of freedom - including why we are no longer on Christian radio; freedom from the rush of the modern world; the Australian Christian Freedom Index; Country of the Week- Afghanistan;  Morrisey on Diversity; Worlds Top Ten Guitarists; Feedback;  The Fall of the Plymouth Brethren; Freedom of Religion; and the Final Word - Psalm 124  with music from Lynyard Skynard; Faryad Darya; the Smiths; Carl Perkins; Dave Henderson; Disciple; Mateus Asato;  and the Sons of Korah. 

This powerful narrative takes us on a transformative journey through the eyes of the disciple whom Jesus loved, showing us what it truly means to follow Christ. We discover that our preconceived notions about what God should do often blind us to what He actually wants to accomplish in our lives. The young fisherman expected a Messiah who would overthrow Rome, but instead encountered a Savior who came to conquer something far more dangerous: sin and death itself. Through miraculous signs like turning water into wine, raising Lazarus from the dead, and ultimately His own resurrection, Jesus revealed that He offers something our religious efforts and political solutions can never provide. The washing of the disciples' feet teaches us that true greatness comes through humble service, not position or power. Most profoundly, we learn that Jesus doesn't love us because we're good, but because He is good. His patient pursuit of both the religious elite like Nicodemus and the rejected like the Samaritan woman shows us that everyone needs what only Jesus can provide: a new birth, living water, and life from the grave. This message challenges us to examine whether we're trying to use Jesus to fix our circumstances or surrendering completely to let Him transform our hearts.

Balanced Belief | John 2:19

Sermon by Pastor Jerry Jackson**5/27/26Make sure you check out our church website: https://www.tcpottershouse.comLook us up on social media:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thepottershousetcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePottersHouseTC/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepottershousetc/

The 12 Apostles (Part 2): Philip, Bartholomew (Nathanael), Matthew, Thomas & Simon the Zealot | Luke 6:13 This episode continues the study of Jesus' chosen twelve apostles from Luke 6:13, explaining the apparent structure of three groups within the Twelve and reviewing prior lessons on Peter, Andrew, James, and John. It focuses on Philip (seen mainly in John's Gospel) as an organized, logical disciple tested in the feeding of the 5,000, his role in bringing Greeks to Jesus with Andrew, and Jesus' correction when Philip asks to see the Father; tradition says Philip was killed in Hierapolis around 54 AD. Bartholomew is identified as Nathanael (son of Tolmai), recounting his call from under the fig tree and his confession of Jesus; tradition places his martyrdom around 68 AD. Matthew (Levi) is described as a wealthy tax collector from a priestly line whose inclusion highlights unity amid tension; tradition says he died in Ethiopia. Thomas is defended beyond the “doubting” label, highlighting his loyalty, grief, confession “My Lord and my God,” and tradition of ministry in India and martyrdom. James son of Alphaeus is noted for obscurity and faithfulness, and Simon the Zealot is explained as a former nationalist extremist whose inclusion alongside Matthew shows Christ's transforming power; tradition links Simon to preaching in Britain and death under a Roman proconsul. Judas Iscariot is reserved for a later dedicated study. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetics YouTube Channel: Theology & Apologetics www.youtube.com/channel/UChoiZ46uyDZZY7W1K9UGAnw TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@dr.fretwell?_t=ZN-8w8NXIFTHkc&_r=1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/theology.apologetics Websites: www.ezrafoundation.org www.theologyandapologetics.com

Generational curses is a phrase many believers have heard, but what does the Bible actually mean? Are repeated struggles, family patterns, and recurring cycles evidence of spiritual bondage, or could we be misunderstanding the battle itself?In this episode, we explore common misconceptions surrounding generational curses and examine what Scripture says about strongholds, inherited patterns, and the renewing of the mind. We discuss how ways of thinking can become deeply rooted over time, why behaviors are often downstream from beliefs, and why discipleship and Holy Spirit transformation are essential for lasting change.What if we have spent years fighting symptoms while missing the actual battle?

Bob Coder joins the show to discuss the relevance and importance of discipling our youth of today!

After her first strike of a singing bowl in 2019, Monica Mullen has been driven by a “magnetic pull” in her soul to Follow the Sound. She has devoted her life to learning, practicing, and teaching, studying under many prominent sound luminaries. Her practice integrates aspects of Vibrational Radiesthesia and Spirit Science, allowing her to use sound as a tool for spiritual growth and finding inner harmony. A full-time practitioner since 2021, she also serves as Assistant Director and Senior Adjunct Instructor at the Soundwise School of Harmonic Therapy in Lancaster, PA, alongside founder Lana Ryder. Monica has completed numerous trainings with skilled teachers such as Alexandre Tannous, David Shemesh, Mitch Nur, Guy Beider, Mike Tamburo, Michael Bettine, and Thomas Orr Anderson, additionally assisting with trainings and events for some of those mentioned. She teaches Sound and Practitioner Energetics locally and regionally, while also offering private and group therapeutic sound sessions and hosting retreats and weekend workshops. Ever evolving, Monica is formulating Sound Mentorship programs. Beyond studying sound, she has expanded her studies into the realms of Vibrational Radiesthesia, BioGeometry, and Spirit Science with the late Dr. Robert Gilbert. She considers herself a Disciple of Vibration. Her mission includes teaching the contextual and skillful use of instruments, which starts with tuning oneself as the Instrument of Consciousness through heart centered practices, deep listening skills, attention honing, and the development of virtue. Using Sound as the Call to gather others to connect, reflect, and align with the Divine, she encourages others to harness and direct their creative power as Vibrational Architects to Further the Kingdom of Love. Monica's own creative nature explores making mallets and instruments when she cannot find the sound she is looking for. She smells flowers in her spare time and loves eating fruit, cloud watching, and delving deep into mysteries. https://www.monicajmullen.com/ https://www.instagram.com/monica.j.mullen/ https://www.facebook.com/monica.joan Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast, founder of Sounds Heal Studio, Sound Healing Academy Lead Teacher for North America: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio Email: soundshealstudio@gmail.com Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA

What would it take for disciple-making to not just be something your church does, but something embedded in its very culture? There are four key essentials: 1) Getting everyday people in the game, 2) Reaching fourth-generation and beyond, 3) Discipling both believers and those still searching, and 4) Expanding disciple-making beyond your local corner. In this lunch session, we'll unpack how these principles can move from theory to reality—proving that a thriving, multiplying disciple-making culture isn't just possible, it's within reach.   Stay informed - Get our newsletter:  http://eepurl.com/hPViAr Get Discipleship.org's premium Podcast Feed: https://disciplemakerspodcast.supercast.com/  Check out the following eBooks from Discipleship.org: -- What Is Church? And How Important Is It?  https://discipleship.org/shop/what-is-church-and-how-important-is-it/ -- Family Discipleship Blueprint: A Year-by-Year Guide to Family Discipleship https://discipleship.org/shop/family-discipleship-blueprint-a-year-by-year-guide-to-family-discipleship/ -- Becoming a Disciple Maker https://discipleship.org/shop/becoming-a-disciple-maker/ -- National Study: The State of Disciple Making Churches: A 10 Minute Visual Guide https://discipleship.org/shop/national-study-the-state-of-disciple-making-churches-a-10-minute-visual-guide/ -- Reaching & Discipling Women: A Guide to Women's Ministry in Your Church https://discipleship.org/shop/reaching-discipling-women-a-guide-to-womens-ministry-in-your-church/ Check out the following Books from Discipleship.org: -- Recreated to Be like God: Making Disciples in the Image of Jesus https://a.co/d/6DDvUrC -- King Jesus and the Beauty of Obedience-Based Discipleship https://a.co/d/7d85z6T -- The Disciple Maker's Handbook: Seven Elements of a Discipleship Lifestyle https://a.co/d/4ZHIbQz Take the FREE Disciple Maker Assessment: https://church-multiplication.com/disciplemaker/ Come to the The National Disciple Making Forum: https://discipleship.org/national-disciple-making-forum/ Listen - Disciple Maker's Podcast:  https://discipleship.org/resources/podcast/

Astonishing Conversation - Disciples New FocusThis episode we. Finish the astonishing conversation in John 4.Jesus focuses the disciples on their intended mission. As He did with the Samaritan woman, He diverts their attention from the physical to the spiritual. His food is to do the will of the Father, and He calls them.“I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored, and you have entered into their labor.” John 4:38The Holy Spirit moves Paul to detail our calling in 2 Corinthians 5.“I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored, and you have entered into their labor.”Our So What?In the simplest form, have some soul you care for that you are committed to pray for consistently that they become part of the harvest, reconciled to God. Even simpler, no matter where you are in your striving with God, for His will, have someone you are interceding for to be reconciled to God.The meat of the episode ends at the 15:51 mark, and then we talk about the next few week and some changes in our tech, while introducing you to my friend Jesse.At the 19.08 mark, we discuss Ireland in relation to the Free Range Preacher on Prayer, including our excitement over the Spirit's moving in the lives of our brothers and sisters there, and that I can bang on, but not pronounce bodhran! (Irish drum) Donation link:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=G9JGGR5W97D64Or go to www.freerangepreacheronprayer.com and use the Donations tab."What a man is on his knees before God, that he is and nothing more."Robert Murray M'CheyneAssistant Editor: Seven Jefferson Gossardwww.freerangepreacheronprayer.comfreerangeprayer@gmail.comFacebook - Free Range Preacher MinistriesInstagram: freerangeministriesAll our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB 1977 edition.For access to the voice-over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.comOur podcast art was designed by @sammmmmmmmm23 on InstagramSeason 008 Episode 028

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Pastor Dom warns us to stay vigilant and not be mislead. He encourages us to remain connected to Jesus. Matthew 7:15“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.1 John 4:1-31 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, 3 and every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God.Psalm 68:1919 Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits,John 8:3232 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”1 John 5:12-1312 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.Colossians 2:18-1918 Let no one cheat you of your reward, taking delight in false humility and worship of angels, intruding into those things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, 19 and not holding fast to the Head, from whom all the body, nourished and knit together by joints and ligaments, grows with the increase that is from God.Colossians 1:18-2318 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence. 19 and not holding fast to the Head, from whom all the body, nourished and knit together by joints and ligaments, grows with the increase that is from God. 20 Therefore, if you died with Christ from the basic principles of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to regulations—21 “Do not touch, do not taste, do not handle,” 22 which all concern things which perish with the using—according to the commandments and doctrines of men? 23 These things indeed have an appearance of wisdom in self-imposed religion, false humility, and neglect of the body, but are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh.

Jesus chose to teach from an ordinary fishing boat, showing that God loves to work through our everyday moments. When Jesus told the fishermen to cast their nets after a fruitless night, their obedience led to an overwhelming catch. This miracle revealed Jesus' identity and transformed their disappointment into purpose. The disciples left everything to follow him, not after years of success, but after experiencing how Jesus could transform their ordinary work into something extraordinary. God doesn't wait for perfect conditions or impressive circumstances to show up in our lives.Support the showVisit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more information!

Starting in September, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will again participate in three meetings on Sundays. After sacrament meeting, the second-hour will include two 25-minute blocks to ensure both Sunday School and then Relief Society, elders quorum and youth classes. These updates are meant to support members as they learn, worship and serve — both at home and at church, as they try to become more devout and lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ.  Elder David P. Homer, a General Authority Seventy and executive director of the Church’s Priesthood and Family Department, joins Church News reporter Mary Richards to explain what to know about the changes and how to prepare.

Read Online“Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be handed over to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death and hand him over to the Gentiles who will mock him, spit upon him, scourge him, and put him to death, but after three days he will rise.” Mark 10:33–34How often do we fail to grasp the suffering of others, consumed instead by our own concerns? This was the struggle of the Twelve as Jesus prepared to endure His Passion. Today's Gospel presents the third time Jesus clearly told them about His Passion and Death, yet they still didn't get it.After Jesus revealed His Passion for the first time, “Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him.” In the presence of the other disciples, Jesus responded, “Get behind me, Satan. You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do” (cf. Mark 8:31–33). The second time Jesus revealed His Passion they “did not understand the saying, and they were afraid to question him.” Instead, they engaged in a childish conversation, “discussing among themselves on the way who was the greatest” (cf. Mark 9:30–37).Today's Gospel, presenting the third time Jesus revealed His Passion, depicts a similar scenario. Jesus is very explicit: In Jerusalem, He “will be handed over to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death and hand him over to the Gentiles who will mock him, spit upon him, scourge him, and put him to death, but after three days he will rise.” Once again, despite the seriousness of Jesus' revelation, James and John immediately ask Jesus, “Grant that in your glory we may sit one at your right and the other at your left” (Mark 10:37). The Apostles were so consumed with their own ambitions that they failed to grasp the gravity of Jesus' words and were unable to offer Him the charity of empathy.Fortunately for them—and for us—Jesus had perfect patience. He understood their weaknesses and showed mercy. Humanly speaking, the disciples could have offered Him the charity of human empathy and compassion, walking more firmly with Jesus toward His agony and death, but they were unprepared and unable to do so.While the Apostles failed to console Jesus, His mother consoled His Sacred Heart. With her Immaculate Heart in perfect union with His, the Blessed Mother modeled perfect empathy as she pondered her Son's life in her heart and stood faithfully at the foot of the Cross. She walked with Jesus every step of the way. Her love consoled Him even as the Twelve failed to do so. The Blessed Mother teaches us how to accompany, with love and presence, those who suffer.We must see ourselves in the Apostles, listening to Jesus share news of His Passion. As we consider their apathy and lack of understanding, we should seek the grace of a loving and empathetic heart by seeing our Lord present in those around us, especially family, who carry heavy burdens. This grace will enable us to be attentive to those burdens and better imitate our Blessed Mother who consoled the heart of her Son. Though the Apostles initially failed in this mission, they were learning and growing. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, they would later console others by sharing Christ's love and proclaiming His Passion with courage, especially as they lived it. Reflect today on Jesus' interaction with His Apostles. Learn from their shortcomings and be grateful for Jesus' patience. Pray for the grace of an empathetic heart, for this virtue enables us to console the Heart of Christ by sharing in His Passion with attentiveness and compassion. In doing so, we imitate the perfect love of the Blessed Mother, who teaches us how to truly love. My patient Lord, though You desire to fully share Your life and Passion with me, I often fail to be attentive and to see You in those around me. Grant me the grace to meet You in Your sufferings, and fill my heart with the charity of human empathy, especially for those I am called to love. May I learn from the weakness of the Apostles and the perfect love of Your Blessed Mother, imitating her unwavering love for You and for all. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Jesus and his Disciples on the Sea of Galilee By Carl Oesterley Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

#discipleship #greatcommission What does it really mean to move from simply believing in Jesus to truly following Him as a disciple? In this message by Raul Robles, we discover that discipleship is more than church attendance, it's a transformed life that follows, grows, and leads others to Christ. Matthew 4:18-22, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:4, Acts 2:42-47, 2 Peter 1:5-8, John 1:44-49, John 4:39, Ezequiel 34:1-6, 1 Peter 5:1-4   ✨ Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, & SUBSCRIBE!   Please follow our websites for more! Website: http://www.newlifechurchsf.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewLifeSF/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/7Ig-qXgVAmE/ Pastor Alex Klimchuk New Life Church 500 S 1st Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57104

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