Podcasts about gospel centered discipleship

In this episode, Eliza talks with Jeremy Writebol, pastor and Executive Director of Gospel Centered Discipleship (gcdiscipleship.com). Jeremy shares with us his passion for helping the next generation create godly ambition in their career aspirations. He talks about seven worthy pursuits for young adults to embody. You can read more in Jeremy's book, Make It Your Ambition: Seven Godly Pursuits for the Next Generation.Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

Welcome to Church Chat, the show that has the conversations about ministry you wish you were having. Today, we're talking to Benjamin Vrbicek, Lead Pastor of Community EFC in Harrisburg, PA. We chat about questioning your calling, creative solutions when your church doesn't have the resources it needs, cultivating healthy relationships with your elder board, an amillenial ordination, persevering through rejection, how writing and reading influences preaching, books, and more! FINISH THE EPISODE: https://pod.co/church-chat/persevering-in-ministry-and-publishing-with-benjamin-vrbicek Benjamin Vrbicek, is the Lead Pastor of Community EFC in Harrisburg, PA. He and his wife, Brooke, have six children. Benjamin enjoys reading, wrestling with his children, dating his wife, eating at Chipotle, and riding his bicycle in the early hours of the morning. He earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Missouri and a masters in divinity from Covenant Theological Seminary. He has written for Desiring God, The Gospel Coalition, and For The Church. He is a content creator for Gospel-Centered Discipleship and a member of the Gospel-Centered Discipleship Writers' Guild. Connect with Benjamin: BlogInstagramFacebook Mentioned In This Episode: Steve Anderson on Church ChatJason Abbott on EFCA East blogAmillennial OrdinationAll The Light We Cannot See by Anthony DoerrFour Seasons In Rome by Anthony DoerrJared WilsonThe Imperfect Pastor by Zack EswineThe Storm-Tossed Family by Russell MooreHannah Coulter by Wendell Berry Listen to more Church Chat episodes. Connect with EFCA East efcaeast.comInstagramFacebook Thanks to our episode sponsor: Trinity Evangelical Divinity SchoolHenry Center LecturesTEDS Bulletin

The Future and Hope of Biblical Counseling: ABC's Vision for Growth and ImpactIn this episode of 'Speak the Truth,' Michael, Shauna, and Jeremy provide information about the annual ABC Call to Council conference, showcasing its themes, plenary speakers, and specialized tracks including mental health and trauma. They reflect on the history and heart of the Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC) and discuss the future direction of ABC, focusing on expanding the reach of biblical counseling and ensuring it permeates beyond traditional circles. The hosts share updates on various initiatives such as translating the curriculum into different languages, developing new resources, and introducing specialized training programs. They emphasize the importance of maintaining gospel-centered counseling and equipping the next generation to address modern challenges with theological integrity. Lastly, they encourage listeners to support ABC's mission through prayer and financial contributions.00:00 Introduction and Conference Announcement00:28 Exciting Conference Tracks and Registration Details01:27 Live Streaming and Podcast Introduction02:15 Miniseries Recap and Focus on ABC's Future02:56 Expanding Biblical Counseling Beyond Reformed Circles05:59 Global Initiatives and Unity in Biblical Counseling07:42 Special Projects and Resource Development12:10 Equipping the Next Generation of Counselors15:19 Gospel-Centered Discipleship and Addressing Modern Challenges21:10 Encouragement and Ways to Support ABC's MissionEpisode MentionsRegister for the ABC Conference 

Don't Preach a CommentaryScript:This was the title of a Gospel-Centered Discipleship article by Michael C. Lyons — and I absolutely agree with him. He states three symptoms of Bible commentary preaching, and I want to interact with each of them.The first symptom is appealing to Hebrew and Greek. While I always look at the original languages, it's true that this often seems to be more helpful for the person in the pulpit than for the people in the pew. I want to preach in such a way that underscores the truth without undermining our English Bibles.The second symptom is quoting all the authors. If you've followed me, you can be sure that I've read a lot of material to study for my sermons. But I want to keep things fresh — and I'm encouraged to say what I have seen in Scripture with my own words.The third symptom is preaching nuts and bolts. I do practice big idea preaching, and this is a reminder that the congregation can easily get lost in the details. As I write my sermons, I need to guide my hearers to what's most important.Shownoteshttps://gcdiscipleship.com/article-feed/dont-preach-a-commentaryLinkshttps://www.diveindigdeep.com/https://newsletter.diveindigdeep.com/https://www.instagram.com/diveindigdeephttps://www.youtube.com/@soundwordsfm https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundwords

We talk a lot here about building a writing platform, finding time to write, and organizing our ideas, but how do we actually improve in the craft of writing? This week I talk with Benjamin Vrbicek, managing editor with Gospel-Centered Discipleship, about some ways to go about doing that. He also explains some of the things that GCD is looking for in the articles they publish. If you would like to check out the “Writers' Coaching Corner” videos we talked about in the episode, you can find them here.Benjamin Vrbicek is the lead pastor at Community Evangelical Free Church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and the managing editor for Gospel-Centered Discipleship. He and his wife, Brooke, have six children. He earned an M.Div. from Covenant Theological Seminary. Benjamin is the author of Don't Just Send a Resume and Struggle Against Porn, and coauthor of Blogging for God's Glory in a Clickbait World. He blogs regularly at Fan and Flame, and you can follow him on Twitter.The Purposeful Pen is a weekly podcast for Christian writers designed to help you build a writing life with eternal impact. Each week you'll hear practical tips and Biblical truth on topics such as improving your writing, honing your message, and managing your time. I always respond to listener emails and I'd love to hear from you! Amysimon@amylynnsimon.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amylynnsimon.substack.com

Moody author Whitney Pipkin will encourage those who are in the lonely season of suffering and death. She has written a helpful guide titled We Shall All Be Changed: How Facing Death with Loved Ones Transforms Us. Whitney lives with her husband, three children, and a dog named Honeybun in Northern Virginia, where she works as a journalist. She has worked as a journalist for over 13 years, with articles appearing in The Washington Post, National Geographic, and NPR alongside her regular work at the Chesapeake Bay Journal. She also has written for Christian publications such as The Gospel Coalition, The ERLC, and Gospel-Centered Discipleship and serves as the Written Content Coordinator for the ministry Women & Work. She loves studying the Bible with her local church and reading on Sunday afternoons while her kids play (quietly?) nearby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We exist to make Gospel-centered disciples among all people for the glory of God.Stay ConnectedWebsite: https://www.christcommunity.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christcommunityclt/

//EPISODE DESCRIPTIONDate: April 26, 2023 Name of podcast: Black Girl Theology Episode title and number: Ep. 5 | Let's Talk About Salvation If you've ever asked yourself something along the lines of, “How do I know that I'm really saved?” or “If I was really saved, why can't I stop committing this one sin?”, this episode is for you. Black Girl Theologian of the Week This week's BGT is Yana Jenay. Through teaching, writing, and disciplemaking, Yana desires to curate content that will help others think well and exchange a secular worldview for a biblical one. She has done this through a blog series called The Miseducation of Music, providing theological training and consultation on race and unity to churches and organizations, and walking alongside women through anxiety, depression, and harmful patterns of sin. You can also find her writings on platforms, such as Gospel-Centered Discipleship and The Jude 3 Project. She also wrote The Jude 3 Project's black apologetic's curriculum, Through the Eyes of Color. Yana is also the host of a podcast that I really enjoy, “Living Single with Yana Jenay”. This podcast is all about singleness. Not dating or how to prepare yourself for marriage but how to LIVE single. Though the culture (church culture included) has convinced us that marriage and romantic love is the pinnacle of life, in this podcast, Yana Jenay shares how her faith in Christ has caused her to embrace a new narrative. Her hope is to move the conversation about singleness past contentment to celebration and create a movement of #notthirsty singles. Connect with Yana JenayInstagram WebsitePodcastKey Topics in This Episode: Salvation [6:15] Justification [11:00] Sanctification [16:05] Glorification [19:00] Let's Stay Connected! Follow Black Girl Theology on Instagram: https://instagram.com/blkgrltheology Email: hello@ashtynwashington.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ashtynwashington.substack.com

A Conversation with Jonathan Dodson about being and creating Gospel Centered Disciples.

In today's podcast, Christa Neidig talks with Jeremy Writebol. Jeremy is the Lead Campus Pastor of Woodside Bible Church, Executive Director of Gospel-Centered Discipleship and Author of his new book, Pastor, Jesus Is Enough.   In this conversation, Jeremy talks about pastoral encouragement in his new book. He explains how pastors struggle with not feeling enough, and dealing with comparison but that you can rest knowing Jesus is enough. We hope you enjoy this conversation! https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/pastor-jesus-is-enough

Jeremy Writebol has served in vocational ministry as a pastor for over 20 years. A graduate of Moody Bible Institute (B.A. 2001) he currently is the lead campus pastor of Woodside Bible Church's Plymouth, MI campus.Alongside his pastoral ministry, Jeremy is the Executive Director of the publishing and resourcing ministry Gospel-Centered Discipleship. He is married to Stephanie and is the father of two children.He joins me to talk about his new book: Pastor, Jesus Is Enough: Hope for the Weary, the Burned Out, and the Broken.

Jeremy Writebol speaks about his earliest sermon at a nursing home and the path that led him from there into the Lead Campus Pastor at Woodside Bible Church - Plymouth, Michigan and Executive Director at Gospel Centered Discipleship. They speak about the unique dynamics of pastoring at a multi-site church, sharing an outline with 13 other preachers, but responsibly and specifically creating localized sermons for each context. Jeremy and Mike speak about the advantages of sermon preparation in collaboration with other pastors, and the unique opportunities that the Christian calendar affords to prepare together for Easter, Christmas and Pentecost messages or series as an expression of gospel harmony. In his latest book, Pastor, Jesus Is Enough, Jeremy invites fellow pastors to hear the words of the risen Jesus in the seven letters within Revelation 2–3. The exhortations in Revelation 2–3 are directed to churches. But they also exhort pastors.In these seven letters, Jesus draws near to pastors—whether hurting or straying—and reminds them of his sufficiency. In these warnings and promises, Jesus has hard words for pastors. But they are words of life. Most of all, Jesus urges pastors to keep their focus on Him.Jeremy gives advice on preaching through the messages from Jesus in Revelation 2-3, and reminds us of the pastoral implications of this section - both to our own hearts and the hearts of our congregations. Resources Mentioned: Pastor, Jesus is Enough: Hope for the Weary, the Burned Out, and the Brokenhttps://lexhampress.com/product/229473/pastor-jesus-is-enough-hope-for-the-weary-the-burned-out-and-the-brokenGospel Centered Discipleship : https://gcdiscipleship.com/ “Why Pastors Are Burning Out” New York Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/28/opinion/pastor-burnout-pandemic.html 10 Things I Hate About You : https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0147800/ Recommended Listening:Jeffrey Weima (Who ALSO wrote a book on Revelation 2-3, and preached his first sermon at a nursing home!!!) https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2023/3/7/from-the-study-to-the-pulpit-and-from-the-academy-to-the-pew-with-jeffrey-weima Char Brodersen: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/6/11/episode-51-sundays-coming Chad Brooks: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/5/17/true-and-false-pastoral-productivity-chad-brooks For information about our upcoming training events in Texas and Indiana visit ExpositorsCollective.com Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/

Taylor Turkington is the founder and director of BibleEquipping, which offers help for women in ministry via cohorts and coaching to grow in their fluency and gifting as Bible communicators - they help in honing their curriculum, planning teaching strategies, or thinking through theological and practical matters. She is also the author of the forthcoming book Trembling Faith: How a Distressed Prophet Helps Us Trust God in a Chaotic World, which is a journey through the timeless story of Habakkuk. She is very well-spoken and thoughtful, and speaks with Mike about power dynamics, the importance of getting and giving specific feedback as a means of growth. She also speaks about the variety of ways to show Christ from the Old Testament through various genres, and concludes with an off-the-cuff journey through Habakkuk's view of God's judgment and how that brings us to the cross of Christ and the final consumption. This episode will definitely help you to know why and how you should consider teaching the minor prophets! Taylor launched BibleEquipping to continue the work she had been doing for more than a decade training women to study and teach the Bible, and to do it with people she loved. Today she enjoys teaching, leading, and coaching she gets to do through BibleEquipping. Still, she stays awake at night dreaming and praying for new ways to equip women to serve the Church. And, let's be real, sometimes dreaming about flowers to plant in her garden.Previously, Taylor launched and directed the Women's Training Network for The Gospel Coalition and co-founded The Verity Fellowship for Western Seminary. Her experience includes living overseas, training women internationally, and working in the local church. She cares deeply about supporting and encouraging Bible teachers so they serve their local churches and communities even better equipped. She received an MA in Biblical and Theological Studies and Doctor of Ministry, focused in exposition of the Old Testament, from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon, where she lives with her family. She also loves good chocolate and a great cup of tea! They got her through school.Taylor spends a good amount of time studying and writing about the Minor Prophets (particularly the 7th century ones), yet you'll often hear her pondering about healthy use of power, chronic illness, and everyday discipleship and evangelism. She also loves teaching and talking about homiletics (hence the DMin about it). She serves at her local church on the sermon review team and teaching in the women's ministry.You can see her videos and read her writing at The Gospel Coalition and Gospel-Centered Discipleship. You can reach out to her through BibleEquipping. She loves meeting new people.Pre-Order Trembling Faith: How a Distressed Prophet Helps Us Trust God in a Chaotic World - https://www.amazon.com/Trembling-Faith-Distressed-Prophet-Chaotic/dp/1087765846/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3H3H9TR9XWXIM&keywords=trembling+faith&qid=1663176560&sprefix=trembling+faith%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-3Sign up for a cohort with Bible Equipping: https://bibleequipping.org/cohorts Recommended Episodes: Bryan Chapell : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/9/13/pulpit-flourish-vs-pastoral-care-with-bryan-chappell Tim Chaddick: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/1/7/episode-082-three-key-movements-in-the-life-of-a-preacher Angie Thornton : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/9/6/addressing-felt-needs-without-neglecting-the-meaning-of-the-text-with-angie-thorntonJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Who here gets frustrated with unanswered prayers?! I'll be the first to raise my hand. If you do too, you must listen to this testimony! Mom of 3 and writer at Looking to the Harvest, Gospel-Centered Discipleship and many other faith publications, Brianna Lambert dives into her journey and how she was repeatedly brought back to a place that held both extremely joyous and agonizing life events. That place was Building 5255. To many, it was just a medical facility. But to her, Building 5255 has become a tangible memorial of God's faithfulness. She also tells us how unanswered prayers, especially in the midst of major trials, led to the greatest lessons she's had about who God is.As you listen, imagine Building 5255 as a metaphor for your life. Where does God keep bringing you back to and what might He be teaching you through your trials and unanswered prayers?Connect with Brianna on her website, Facebook and Instagram. Enjoying the show? Support me by tapping 5 stars on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Thank you so much!The best way to start your mornings! Get your free "Doing Life with Jesus" journal template to prepare your heart for each daySubscribe to the podcast newsletter for new episode alerts, giveaways and moreFollow Moms Grab Coffee on Instagram and FacebookWe're on tiktok @momsgrabcoffeepod

Thriving in ministry is always more difficult than new youth pastors expect. The grind of ministry, the unusual schedule, and unfair complaints can wear the best of us down. In this episode, we talk with Jonathan Dodson about his book, The Unwavering Pastor, and what he's learned firsthand about applying the gospel to our own hearts. Discussion topics include,  What do you mean by “unwavering pastor?” and what prompted you to write this book? The Unwavering Pastor has been out for a few months now. What are some common themes from conversations you've had with pastors who've reached out to you since reading it?  One of the sentences that made me put the book down and pray was this line, “It is virtually impossible to make it through division without sinning, and Christ is gladly present to remedy that.” Could you share a little more about this.  I really appreciated the story you told about your grandfather's words to you about truth telling, could share you that with us?  Teenagers don't have very many good examples of conflict resolution. We live in a cancel culture that's fueled by internet rage. And yet, Jesus said blessed are the peacemakers. What counsel do you have for us about being peacemakers when others around us make that difficult?  Founding Pastor of Austin City Life, founder of Gospel-Centered Discipleship and author of multiple books, including Gospel-Centered Discipleship, Our Good Crisis, and The Unwavering Pastor.  Browse Jonathan's books here Order The Unwavering Pastor Visit Youth Pastor Theologian's website Join YPT's Facebook group: @youththeologian (make sure you answer the membership questions) Follow YPT on Twitter: @youththeologian Follow YPT on Instagram: @youththeologian Please consider sharing YPT's podcast and our articles with your friends, and leave a rating/review on your podcast subscriber. You can contact us with any questions and recommend both topics and guests on our website's Submissions Page.  (note: Amazon Affiliate links help support YPT's work to help youth workers think and teach theologically about ministry)    

* This encore presentation originally aired on September 02, 2022 Biblical discipleship emphasizes encouragement, repentance, and spiritual growth―essential parts of the Christian life.  How can churches and Christians develop a healthy, successful path to disciple-making? Author Jonathan Dodson joins Bill for a rich discussion on discipleship through his book Gospel-Centered Discipleship. * This encore presentation originally aired on September 06, 2022 In a culture with an ever-narrowing definition of tolerance, how are Christians to stand for our faith? Bill welcomes author Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer for a deep discussion on our collapsing culture, through his book, "No Reason to Hide: Standing for Christ in a Collapsing Culture."

In this episode I talk with Jen Oshman about her book, Cultural Counterfeits. Jen is church planting wife, author, women's ministry director, a speaker. She has been published at Desiring God, Crossway, The Gospel Coalition, Tim Challies, Risen Motherhood, Unlocking the Bible, Church Leaders, A Life Overseas, and she is a staff writer at Gospel-Centered Discipleship. In her book, she explores cultural counterfeits to Christianity which many people are prone to believe today. Using the paradigm of idolatry, she examines topics such as abortion and the LGBTQ movement and their deception. We also talk about the dustup from her article (based on a chapter from her book) on how Christian women idolize marriage and family. We consider various critiques of her article and approach on this topic. https://www.jenoshman.com/Cultural Counterfeits - https://amzn.to/3AYWBdsEnough About Me - https://amzn.to/3Tw4JJPWhen Marriage and Motherhood Become Idols - https://www.crossway.org/articles/when-marriage-and-motherhood-become-idols/Doug Wilson's Response - https://dougwils.com/books-and-culture/s7-engaging-the-culture/crossway-at-a-crossroads.htmlAll Things Podcast - https://www.jenoshman.com/all-things-podcastThis episode is sponsored by GOLD RIVER TRADING CO. Discount Code - THEOLOGY for 15% off. Go to goldriverco.com and save 15% off all orders using discount code THEOLOGY at checkout. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisjchasedavis.comGold River Co. - goldriverco.com promo code THEOLOGY and get 15% off!Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenoshmanRedemption Parker - https://redemptionparker.org/Support the show

Biblical discipleship emphasizes encouragement, repentance, and spiritual growth―essential parts of the Christian life.  How can churches and Christians develop a healthy, successful path to disciple-making? Author Jonathan Dodson joins Bill for a rich discussion on discipleship through his book Gospel-Centered Discipleship. Then Bill is joined by Greg Headington to talk about the power of the tongue through James 3.

What does the Bible have to say to a culture obsessed with body image, hookup sex, abortion and alternative sexualities? Jen Oshman identifies the empty promises the culture has made to us, especially women, and gives us a way forward that is faithful to the gospel. Join Scott and Sean for this interview, in which Jen also suggests that even marriage and motherhood can become idols making empty promises.Jen Oshman is a former missionary to Japan and the Czech Republic and now is a staff writer for Gospel Centered Discipleship. ==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2022/cultural-counterfeitsFind all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblicallyWatch video episodes at: https://bit.ly/think-biblically-video

Jonathan K. Dodson is the founding pastor of City Life Church in Austin, Texas and the founder of GCDiscipleship.com. He is  the author of numerous books including the new revised and expanded of his book, Gospel-Centered Discipleship, which we talk about here.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.

Jonathan Dodson is the founding pastor of City Life Church in Austin, TX which he started with his wife, and a small group of people.He is also the founder of Gospel-Centered Discipleship.com, which produces resources to help make, mature, and multiply disciples of Jesus.He is the author of a number of books, including Here in Spirit, The Unbelievable Gospel and Gospel-Centered Discipleship.He joins me to talk about his most recent project, a new book: The Unwavering Pastor: Leading the Church with Grace in Divisive Times. The book discusses Biblical wisdom to help ministry leaders cope with church division and leadership stress

Recent Barna research reveals that 38% of Protestant Pastors (51% of Mainline Pastors) thought about quitting full-time ministry this past year. Tensions over politics, race, and covid have caused enormous divisions in society and have seemed to ramp up the discouragement of pastors in the process. That's why Jonathan Dodson's new book—and this conversation—are such a timely word and breath of fresh air. If you are a pastor or want a window into recent challenges in pastoral ministry or simply relate to all the tensions and divisions of the past two years, you'll love this conversation. ABOUT Jonathan Dodson is the founding pastor of City Life Church in Austin, TX and is also the founder of Gospel-Centered Discipleship, which produces resources to help make, mature, and multiply disciples of Jesus. He is author of a number of books including Here in Spirit; The Unbelievable Gospel; and the brand new book that is the focus of this episode, The Unwavering Pastor. Just about any week you can catch Jonathan listening to M. Ward, watching sci-fi, and going for walks.

Episode 17. Blake Long's work has been featured on Challies.com, For the Church, 9Marks, United We Pray, Servants of Grace, Gospel-Centered Discipleship, Monergism.com, and The Aquila Report. He has his own blog at theology-and-life.com. He is the author of an important book called 'Gospel Smugness.'

Episode 17. Blake Long's work has been featured on Challies.com, For the Church, 9Marks, United We Pray, Servants of Grace, Gospel-Centered Discipleship, Monergism.com, and The Aquila Report. He has his own blog at theology-and-life.com. He is the author of an important book called 'Gospel Smugness.'

Episode 17. Blake Long's work has been featured on Challies.com, For the Church, 9Marks, United We Pray, Servants of Grace, Gospel-Centered Discipleship, Monergism.com, and The Aquila Report. He has his own blog at theology-and-life.com. He is the author of an important book called 'Gospel Smugness.'

Being a Christian means more than adopting a set of beliefs. To be a Christian is to be in a relationship with Jesus Christ and to be transformed by the Holy Spirit through that relationship. We call this discipleship. It should be the core part of every believer's identity. Sadly, we often have murky definitions or misguided ideas about what exactly discipleship means. That's why I'm glad to welcome Jonathan Dodson back to the show to discuss his book Gospel-Centered Discipleship. Jonathan and I discussed what discipleship means and how we tend to get it wrong in the church. He helps us to understand how discipleship involves our minds and our hearts, as well as how we can get down to the heart. Lastly, Jonathan explains what this kind of discipleship looks like in practice. Jonathan Dodson (M. DIV, TH. M) is the founding pastor of City Life Church in Austin, TX which he started with his wife, Robie, and a small group of people. They have three wonderful children. He is also the founder of Gospel-Centered Discipleship.com, which produces resources to help make, mature, and multiply disciples of Jesus. He is the author of a number of books including Here in Spirit: Knowing the Spirit who Creates, Sustains, and Transforms Everything, The Unbelievable Gospel: Say Something Worth Believing, and Our Good Crisis. Get Gospel-Centered Discipleship here: https://amzn.to/3M7rXSy Check out the full show notes for this episode: https://tinyurl.com/yzft4yf3 SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://www.aaronshamp.com/support –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Track: Perseverance — Land of Fire [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus​ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filterpodcast/message

I love pastors who've thought a lot about discipleship, and who are able to share their knowledge with others. Jonathan Dodson is such a pastor. He's the author of Gospel-Centered Discipleship, which is now in its second edition. He's also a local church pastor, the founder of City Life Church in Austin, Texas, where he lives with his wife and three children. Read the show notes and transcript Support me on Patreon Subscribe to our newsletter

PMADs color a mother's whole world, and often nothing seems good. Saying “you're doing a good job,” feels empty. Worse, it may even make her feel hypocritical because of how she feels inside. Instead of offering her general statements about God or her motherhood, give her something specific: Comment on how patiently she handled her toddler's meltdown or how affectionate she is with her baby. Note other ways you see God at work in her life. Let her see that your life isn't all put together by sharing your own story of God's faithfulness in hard places. READ THE ENTIRE ESSAY HERE Momma Theologians Practical Takeaways Think back: In your own suffering, what have others said or done that was helpful to you? Why? What was unhelpful or hurtful? Why? Plan ahead: When you visit a new mom, add extra time to your schedule to do her dishes or listen to whatever she has on her mind. Whether visiting in her home or passing in the church hallway, think of questions you can ask her to probe how she's doing (keep these appropriate to the closeness of your relationship). Prepare encouragement: Who might you text or call today to encourage them in whatever circumstances they're going through (postpartum or otherwise)? What Scripture passage or theological truth seems fitting for their situation? Go in depth: I have written more about the church supporting mothers at Gospel Centered Discipleship (here) and general support on my blog (here). Dave Furman's book, Being There: How to Love Those Who Are Hurting is an excellent resource to guide and encourage you as you walk alongside moms with PMADs. ____________ We are so thankful you found us here! Momma Theologians is a new motherhood ministry podcast and our mission is to revive spiritual growth in the midst of motherhood. We offer resources, articles, essays, a monthly devotional newsletter and more at www.mommatheologians.com Be sure to follow us on social media @mommatheologians ____________ Momma Theologians Contributor Kyleigh Dunn Kyleigh Dunn is wife to Ezra and mother to three young girls. She reads obsessively, enjoys playing oboe and piano, and seeks to spread awareness of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in the church and apply theology and biblical encouragement to moms experiencing them. Kyleigh blogs at www.thesojourningdunns.wordpress.com and can be found on Instagram @kyleighrdunn or Facebook @thesojourningdunns. *TAGS* Christian Motherhood, Momma Theologian, Bible, Jesus, Women in the Word, Women of the Word, Bible Study, Woman Bible Study, Mothering in faith, Motherhood, Christian Motherhood, Armor of God, Christian Mom Ministry, Children's Bible Study, Raising Christian Children, Christian Depression, Christian Therapy, Christian Postpartum, Christian Perinatal Depression Advice, Help for Postpartum Depression for Christians

Jonathan K. Dodson (MDiv; ThM) founded City Life Church with his wife, Robie, and a small group of people. They have three great children. Jonathan is also the founder of www.gcdiscipleship.com and author of several books including the award-winning The Unbelievable Gospel: Say Something Worth Believing, Gospel-Centered Discipleship, Here in Spirit, and Our Good Crisis. You can find all of Jonathan's books here.

In today's episode, Jonathan Dodson talks about what a gospel-centered approach to discipleship entails. He highlights the importance of transparency for everyone involved, why the long-view of sanctification is so important to hold on to, and how to move forward when we feel hurt or betrayed by a mentor. Jonathan is the author of Gospel-Centered Discipleship. Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! Sign up for our mailing list here.

"Gospel Centered Discipleship" Romans 10:8-15 by Rev. Jacob Chilton, Assoc. Pastor of Family and Discipleship Ministries, on January 24, 2022, at FBCTLH

(00:00-9:07): Brian and Aubrey reacted to the tragic death of Halyna Hutchins and discussed David Moye's HuffPost article, “Donald Trump Jr. Selling 'Alec Baldwin Kills People' T-Shirt.” (9:07-26:39): Tyler Huckabee, Senior Editor at Relevant Magazine and Co-Host of the Cape Town Podcast joined Brian to talk about some of his recent articles.  "Addressing One of the Most Common Christian Objections to the COVID-19 Vaccine"  “There May Never Be a Better Time to Pursue Your Passion”  "It's Not Cancel Culture. It's Just Reaping What's Been Sown"  Check out Tyler's articles at relevantmagazine.com and connect with Tyler on Twitter at @TylerHuckabee   (26:39-43:41): Benjamin Vrbicek, Lead Teaching Pastor at Community Evangelical Free Church, Managing Editor for Gospel-Centered Discipleship, and Coauthor of “Blogging for God's Glory in a Clickbait World,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book, “Shepherd & Sheep: Essays on Loving & Leading in a Local Church.”  Learn more about Benjamin and his books at his blog, fanandflame.com and connect with him on Twitter at @BenjaminVrbicek  (43:41-52:40): Brian and Aubrey talked about the ways the local church can support community members in need, and they commented on a tweet from Zach W. Lambert.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We live in a contentious time with a constant swirl of crises, controversies, and divisions. Christians often get caught up in the cycle of outrage in our reactionary culture. However, if we look at Scripture, then we will discover that Jesus desires us to be salt and light in the midst of cultural crises. My guest on today's show helps us to see how Jesus laid forth this vision in his Sermon on the Mount and how we can be empowered to live it out. His name is Jonathan Dodson and we discuss his latest book Our Good Crisis: Overcoming Moral Chaos with the Beatitudes. Jonathan Dodson is the founding pastor of City Life Church in Austin, TX which he started with his wife, Robie, and a small group of people. They have three children. He is also the founder of gcdiscipleship.com and author of a number of books including Gospel-Centered Discipleship, Our Good Crisis, and The Unbelievable Gospel. He enjoys listening to The War on Drugs, reading sci-fi, and going for walks. Check out the full show notes for highlights and resources from this episode: https://tinyurl.com/hexus35e SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: PayPal: https://paypal.me/AaronShamp?locale.x=en_US Venmo: @AaronShamp Cash App: $AaronShamp –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Track: Perseverance — Land of Fire [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/Ue48lJLVA30​Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/perseverance​–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Pastor Bob continues our Gospel Centered series this week with a sermon on Gospel Centered Discipleship. Check it out!

Pastor Bob continues our Gospel Centered series this week with a sermon on Gospel Centered Discipleship. Check it out!

Jonathan Dodson of City Life Church and Gospel-Centered Discipleship talks about embodying the Gospel in a culture that seems to be coming apart.  Counselor Sissy Goff, author of "Brave," talks about ways to help our children, especially daughters, beat worry and anxiety.

Jonathan Dodson of City Life Church and Gospel-Centered Discipleship talks about embodying the Gospel in a culture that seems to be coming apart.  Counselor Sissy Goff, author of "Brave," talks about ways to help our children, especially daughters, beat worry and anxiety.

Writer, Brittany Allen, joins the conversation on Dawn and Steve Mornings to share her story and insight from an article she has written called "How the Church Can Help Children of Addicts." Brittany is a writer, co-host of the Treasuring Christ podcast, and works as the social media coordinator for Gospel-Centered Discipleship. She lives in Ohio with her husband and their son and is a member of Providence Bible Fellowship.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-8:40): Brian and Aubrey reacted to Jen Guadarrama and Ryan W. Miller's USA Today article, “Indianapolis police say FedEx gunman shot at random before dying by suicide; 8 victims, suspect yet to be identified.” They also discussed David K. Li's NBC News article, “Video of fatal Chicago police shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo released.”  (8:40-18:43): Randy Barnett, Professor of Constitutional Law and Director of the Georgetown Center for the Constitution at Georgetown University, Author of “Our Republican Constitution: Securing the Liberty and Sovereignty of We the People,” and Coauthor of “An Introduction to Constitutional Law: 100 Supreme Court Cases Everyone Should Know,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his books and the Democratic bill to expand the Supreme Court from 9 to 13 justices.  Learn more about Randy and his books at his website, randybarnett.com (18:43-27:27): Brian and Aubrey chatted about Aubrey's book, “The Louder Song: Listening for Hope in the Midst of Lament,” and they shared their thoughts on John Beeson's Gospel Coalition article, “Don't Be That Bildad Guy.” (27:27-35:17): Brian and Aubrey discussed Ann Voskamp's blog post, “A Way to Battle Anxiety.” (35:17-45:16): Brian and Aubrey unpacked Timothy Dalrymple's Christianity Today Editorial, “The Splintering of the Evangelical Soul.”  (45:16-54:14):Benjamin Vrbicek, Lead Teaching Pastor at Community Evangelical Free Church, Managing Editor for Gospel-Centered Discipleship, and Coauthor of “Blogging for God's Glory in a Clickbait World,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his blog post, “Dear Twitter, I'm Leaving You for My Wife.” Learn more about Benjamin and his books at his blog, fanandflame.com   (54:14-1:03:43): Brian and Aubrey played a round of “Am I a Jerk or Am I Justified?” They discussed polite ways to comment on someone's wedding dress and whether Brian is a jerk for ALWAYS heating up his dinner in the microwave.   (1:03:43-1:13:00): Brian and Aubrey shared encouragement from God's Word. Aubrey spoke about Ephesians 1 verses 15-18 and Brian talked about Hebrews 13 verse 8.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-10:05): Brian was joined by guest co-host, Aubrey Sampson! Brian and Aubrey commented on Bianca Betancourt's Harper's BAZAAR article, “Meghan Markle Says Palace Played an"Active Role" in"Perpetuating Falsehoods" About Her and Prince Harry.” They also reacted to Adelle M. Banks' Religion News Service article, “After sermon criticizing wives' weight, pastor resigns as moderator of General Baptist meeting.” (10:05-27:46): Benjamin Vrbicek, Lead Teaching Pastor at Community Evangelical Free Church, Managing Editor for Gospel-Centered Discipleship, and Author of Don't Just Send a Resume: How to Find the Right Job in a Local Church, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his book, Blogging for God's Glory in a Clickbait World and his recent Gospel Coalition article, “When My Church Was Washed with Butter.”   Learn more about Benjamin and his books at his blog, benjaminvrbicek.com (27:46-37:21): Brian and Aubrey discussed her informal polls about Brian's Starbucks Dilemma and participation trophies.   (37:21-47:20): Brian and Aubrey reacted to Julia Ainsley's NBC News article, “Extremists discussed plans to 'remove Democratic lawmakers': FBI-Homeland Security bulletin.” (47:20-56:29): Brian and Aubrey commented on Samuel Perry's tweet about whether people “think God appoints the President.” They also shared their thoughts on Michael Gryboski's Christian Post article, “Shane Claiborne urges churches to remove US flag from altars or add flags of other 195 countries.” (56:29-1:06:55): Dr. Lamar Hardwick, lead pastor of Tri-Cities Church and Author of Epic Church and I Am Strong: The Life and Journey of an Autistic Pastor, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his new book, Disability and the Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion.  Learn more about Lamar and his book at his website, autismpastor.com (1:06:55-1:16:41): Brian and Aubrey discussed Tim Challies' article at challies.com, “From Tabernacle to Stormtrooper Dance.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shawn sits down with his good friend, Pastor Nathan Stearman, to talk about Nathan's journey from guilt-driven discipleship to gospel-centered discipleship. Nathan shares his story - about his upbringing, about stepping into the glorious light of the gospel, and about how the gospel has changed the way he treats his dog.

For our monthly College Bible Breakfast, Brian walks us through the "what" and the "why" of discipleship.

I dialed into yet another Zoom call. Pastors’ faces filled the screen. The upper left corner said, “So, when are you guys gathering again?” Chatter erupted about state restrictions, social distancing, and size limitations. Then someone asked, “How are you guys doing?”—crickets. Jonathan Dodson is s the founding pastor of City Life Church in Austin, Texas, and founder of Gospel-Centered Discipleship. He is the author of several books with his most recent release entitled Our Good Crisis published by InterVarsity Press.

This week's conversation is a BIT different as it is an ACTUAL conversation.Our guest, Austin Gohn, generously suggested that we spend some time the similarities and intersections of two recent books. Austin's recent book, A Restless Age: How Saint Augustine Helps You Make Sense of Your Twenties is closely aligned with your “esteemed” host's, As I Recall: Discovering the Place of Memories In Our Spiritual Life.In this conversation, we talk about St. Augustine and how the restlessness of young adults today mirrors the restlessness of Augustine himself. What might Augustine have to say to our restlessness these days?We also tap into how memories and specifically the writing of a spiritual autobiography can be extremely helpful to our present and future spiritual growth.Austin Gohn (M.Div., Trinity School for Ministry) is one of the pastors of Bellevue Christian Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has written for Fathom Mag, Gospel-Centered Discipleship, The Living Church (Covenant), and The Gospel Coalition. Find out more at www.austingohn.com.One BRILLIANT book we also mention is The Seven Storey Mountain by Thomas Merton, an immediate must-add for your reading list.Music by Robert EbbensCover Art by Eric Wright/Metamora Design

What is a disciple? How does the Gospel move us deeper into being followers of Jesus? How do we balance Gospel proclamation to our neighbors with Gospel care for our neighbors? What is the chief end of discipleship for a Christian? All these questions and more are discussed and answered in a conversation between David Bowden and, Executive Pastor, Matt Palmer. For more information on Bridgeway Church visit: http://www.bridgewaychurch.com For more from Sam Storms visit: http://samstorms.com For more from host David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospel.com For more PODCASTS by David Bowden visit: http://www.spokengospelpodcast.com For more information on Verses Project visit: http://www.theversesproject.com Special thanks to Aaron Strumpel for the podcast theme music. Hear more from Aaron at: http://www.aaronstrumpel.com Special Guest: Matt Palmer.