We've all felt it — that restless sense that something's missing, that maybe a better church would fix it. So we start shopping around. But here's the thing: when we bring our consumer mindset with us, no new building or better band is going to solve what's actually going on inside us. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we're going to dig into how consumerism creeps into our faith without us even noticing — and what Jesus actually says about it. This isn't about guilt. It's about finding something way better than anything you can shop for. In This Episode You’ll Learn: 

• A shockingly familiar definition of consumerism that will stop you cold
• 3 ways consumerism quietly shapes how you think about church
• What Jesus actually taught about consumerism and material desire
• Practical ways to stop feeding the consumer mindset in your own faith

Get started here... From this episode: “When we approach our Christian faith, experience and responsibilities as consumers rather than seeing it as an all-encompassing way of life, a lifestyle... and a fully interpretive set of beliefs and values, then our church and Christianity becomes just one more brand or product we consume along with Amazon, Apple, Starbucks, Facebook… and all too deeply, it’s how we express our identity too.”  

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Most of us think of faith as something that lives in the spiritual lane. We go to church, read our Bibles, pray — and that's the Christian life. But what about your mental health? Your physical health? What if God actually cares about all of it, and the gospel was always meant to speak to your whole life — mind, body, and soul?  In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we're going to explore what it looks like to believe and live out a truly holistic gospel. You'll discover why caring for the whole person isn't optional — it's at the heart of God's design. And how stepping into those conversations with others can bring real hope to a world that's sick and dying for it. In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• How God's story in Scripture has always been holistic in nature
• Jesus' surprisingly simple explanation of the Law and Commandments
• Why a holistic gospel naturally sends us out on mission
• Practical steps to care for your physical, spiritual, and mental health today

Get started here... From this episode: "You are a holistic being — created with a body, a spirit, and a soul. God created you this way and cares for you completely, not just your spiritual life. As you value and steward your life in all these areas, you become more mature, more like Christ, and you better display what our good God and his Kingdom is all about."  

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We all know we could be more generous — but for most of us, that just means dropping something in the offering plate or tipping a little extra. Meanwhile, we grip tightly to everything else God's given us. What if real generosity isn't really about money at all, but about how loosely we hold everything we've been blessed with? In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we're going to talk with author Marty Duren about living with open hands in every area of life. You'll discover why the "stuff god," called mammon, has more grip on us than we realize. And how the gospel frees us to become the most outrageously generous people on the planet. In This Episode You’ll Learn: 

• Why generosity connected only to money falls way short of the truth
• The "stuff god" that secretly competes for your worship
• How the gospel is actually a picture of radical generosity
• Practical ways to start living less selfishly today

Get started here... From this episode: "Most people do have forms of giving and generosity they engage in throughout their lifetime. Let's let the Gospel shape our intentionality and give us new eyes to connect all of this to God's glory. And… it is a BLAST to bless people when they least expect it!"  

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Ever notice how the person you fell in love with starts feeling more like a roommate or business partner? Between work deadlines, kid schedules, and just keeping up with life, the spark that once came so easily can quietly fade into the background. What used to build intimacy and connection gets buried under busyness, tiredness, and the endless logistics of just making it through the week. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we explore why date nights aren't just a nice idea—they're essential to keeping your marriage vibrant and alive. We'll talk about escaping the trap of problem-solving mode, the power of modeling a thriving marriage for your kids, and practical ways to make date nights something you both need and look forward to. In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• How consistent date nights keep your marriage from drifting into roommate mode
• How to make date nights meaningful without spending a fortune
• The gospel picture your marriage paints when you prioritize time together
• What to avoid and what to pursue to keep dates connecting, not coordinating

Get started here... From this episode: "When you have a consistent, intentional date night, you are modeling the importance of your marriage and relationship to your kids and others. Our married children are now carrying on the tradition of having date nights, and they are just getting started in marriage."  

Each week the Big 3 will give you immediate action steps to get you started. Download today’s BIG 3 right now. Read and think over them again later. You might even want to share them with others…

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The world tells us to perform our way to value—work harder, serve more, achieve better. We chase approval from family, friends, bosses, even our churches. But this exhausting cycle of performance misses something crucial: who God says you already are. What if your identity isn't something you earn, but something you've already been given? In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we're going to challenge the lie that you have to earn your worth. The truth is, if you're a Christian, you've been completely transformed and given a new identity—one that comes with shocking authority and privilege as a co-heir with Jesus himself. When you start living from your true identity instead of trying to create one through performance, everything changes. In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• A surprising truth about you contained in Matthew 28
• What it really means to be created in God's image
• The authority and privilege you now possess as a Christian
• Why the world's way of earning value will always leave you empty

Get started here... From this episode: "As you live out of your true, transformed identity and birthright, you will begin to experience the life you were created to live. And you will truly show others what God is like and what life in his kingdom is all about!"  

Each week the Big 3 will give you immediate action steps to get you started. Download today’s BIG 3 right now. Read and think over them again later. You might even want to share them with others…

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We've all seen hollow public apologies. But most of us won't face public scandal—we'll face everyday moments when we've hurt someone and need to make it right. Sometimes it's sin, sometimes it's unintentional. How do you know the difference? And how do you apologize well? In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we're going to show you what makes an apology actually work—and what secretly sabotages it. We'll explore the biblical foundation for making things right, walk through the three core elements every genuine apology needs, and help you spot the four mistakes that torpedo apologies. In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• The real reason you're putting off that apology
• What the gospel teaches us about confession and restoration
• The three essential components of a genuine apology
• Four deadly phrases that undermine your sincerity

Get started here... From this episode: "Putting off making an apology, when you know that you are the offending party, is selfish. And it is probably the result of self-love and/or fear of man issues. Ask God to give you the humility to go and make an honest and full apology, trusting him for the results. This episode will encourage you and help you move toward true reconciliation."  

Each week the Big 3 will give you immediate action steps to get you started. Download today’s BIG 3 right now. Read and think over them again later. You might even want to share them with others…

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We've learned from scripture to use male pronouns when we talk about God. He's our Father. But what if there's a richness to God's nature that we've been missing because we've only been looking at half the picture? In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we're exploring the feminine aspects of God's divine nature—something that's been right there in the Bible all along. We'll look at how both masculinity and femininity reveal different facets of God's character, how the Holy Spirit is presented as feminine throughout Scripture, and even how Jesus used mothering language to describe his love for people. In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• How both masculinity and femininity give us a fuller sense of what God is truly like
• Why God is simultaneously above gender while embracing all of it in his nature
• How the Holy Spirit is presented as feminine in nature throughout Scripture
• How recognizing God's feminine nature changes the way you pray, worship, and love others

Get started here... From this episode: "Ultimate respect and admiration for each other comes from loving who God is. What we believe about God is the most important thing we will ever believe about ourselves and everyone else. Respect for yourself and others is an act of worship (worth-ship) to God"  

Each week the Big 3 will give you immediate action steps to get you started. Download today’s BIG 3 right now. Read and think over them again later. You might even want to share them with others…

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Addiction touches millions of families every day, and the heartache and brokenness that comes with it can feel overwhelming. Real, lasting freedom is possible. But it doesn't come from just stopping the behavior. Healing happens when we uncover and address the pain, lies, and emotions underneath it all. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, I sit down with author Todd Wermers to talk about moving from addiction to freedom. We get into the emotions God created in us that can actually lead us toward destructive patterns, how the Gospel truly rewrites our stories, and why you absolutely cannot do this alone. Community isn't optional—it's essential. In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• The 8 core emotions we all experience and why they matter in addiction recovery
• How good feelings God gave us can become doorways to destructive patterns
• Why the Gospel doesn't just change our behavior—it rewrites our entire story
• Why isolation keeps us trapped and community sets us free

Get started here... From this episode: "There is hope and freedom beyond addiction. Discovering the truth behind the lies that have led to and fed an addiction is the first step to recovery and lasting life change."  

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Most of us feel busy. Our calendars are full, our days feel crowded, and we’re often left wondering where the time went. We’re constantly being told how to get more done and be more efficient, but rarely do we stop to ask a deeper question: What is all this time actually for? And what might change if we trusted God not just with our beliefs, but with our calendars too? In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we talk about time management from a very different angle—Not how to pack more into your day, but how to get more life out of the life you’ve been given. We explore what it looks like to see time as a God-given resource—and let him lead us to greater clarity, peace, and intentionality in every season. In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• How God’s priorities reshape the way we think about time and focus
• What really motivates how you spend your days (and why that matters)
• Whether a Christian’s calendar should look different than everyone else’s
• A simple, practical way to evaluate and realign how you’re spending your time

Get started here... From this episode: "Time is a finite resource, and once it’s spent—or allowed to spend itself—you never get it back. Whether we realize it or not, every one of us is already making choices about how our time is used. Our days quietly reflect what we truly value, not just what we say matters. No one accidentally ends up with the schedule they have. We choose, again and again, what gets our attention, our energy, and our lives."  

Each week the Big 3 will give you immediate action steps to get you started. Download today’s BIG 3 right now. Read and think over them again later. You might even want to share them with others…

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From living on mission without kids… to dealing with negativity in community… to how we approach the Lord’s Supper (and yes—even whether I was once a rockstar), we’re answering as many of your questions as we can in this special year-end episode. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Heath and Caesar open the floor and respond to real questions sent in by listeners. Some are serious, some are fun, and all of them reflect the everyday realities we’re navigating as we learn to live like Jesus together. In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• How to live on mission as a couple without kids
• What to do with negative people in your community
• Whether Caesar really was a rockstar back in the day
• Why the Lord’s Supper might be more celebration than ritual

Get started here... From this episode: "Time is a finite resource, and once it’s spent—or allowed to spend itself—you never get it back. Whether we realize it or not, every one of us is already making choices about how our time is used. Our days quietly reflect what we truly value, not just what we say matters. No one accidentally ends up with the schedule they have. We choose, again and again, what gets our attention, our energy, and our lives."  

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When a recent survey asked, "If you could say in one word what you want more of in life, what would that be?" very surprisingly, LOVE didn't even make the top 10. Could it be that money and false happiness have replaced the need for love in our lives today? In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Caesar concludes the Advent Series as he talks about the truth that because God is gracious, we can experience love in the deepest ways.  In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• The final look at 4 eternal truths about God that transform us. (The 4 G's)
• Why we don’t know or understand true love in our lives and relationships.
• How we no longer have to perform for God, and why we don’t get to.
• Why it's important to understand what we actually deserve from God.

Get started here... From this episode: “When we don’t believe we have God’s grace, we try to prove ourselves to other people. I want other people to be impressed by me. We may want to fit in or get other people’s approval. I want to earn their love. And we certainly don’t want other people finding out what we’re like inside. We wear masks to hide our real selves from people. Wearing the mask can be a great strain: it’s like acting a role all the time. But we dare not let other people see us as we really are.”  

Each week the Big 3 will give you immediate action steps to get you started. Download today’s BIG 3 right now. Read and think over them again later. You might even want to share them with others…

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