
Everyday Disciple Podcast
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Courage, Compassion, and Difficult People
Sowing & Reaping the "Harvest" Jesus Talked About
The Fearless Truth About Spiritual Conversations
Reclaim the Passion in Your Marriage
Surrender the Busyness. Reclaim Your Mission.
The Startling Truth About Disciple-Making

Ep 591Is Your Comfort Zone Costing Your Soul?
Most of us have arranged our lives to be as comfortable as possible. And it makes sense — we're tired, we're busy, and comfort feels like wisdom. But somewhere under all that comfort is a nagging feeling that Jesus might have had something very different in mind for us. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we're going to get honest about what a life of comfortable faith actually costs — and what it's costing the people around you. This isn't guilt. It's an invitation. Jesus called us to a mission, and that mission was never guaranteed to be easy. In This Episode You’ll Learn: 7 signs your faith has slipped into comfortable and complacent The areas of life where comfort quietly crowds out mission What the Gospel actually says about comfort and risk How to take your next honest step toward a missional life Get started here... From this episode: "If we want a comfortable faith, we best not give ourselves to Jesus Christ. Seeking a life of comfort is missing the point. Seeking Jesus and his glory in all of life — that's the goal." 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing The Gospel In Everyday Life Workshop Register Now FREE

Ep 590Blind Spots, Superpowers, and What God Sees
Most of us have a vague sense that we're good at some things and bad at others — but we never slow down long enough to figure out what that actually means. We either ignore our strengths out of false humility, or we get blindsided by weaknesses we never saw coming. Sound familiar? In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we're going to dig into how to discover your God-given strengths — and honestly face the blind spots that could trip you up. This isn't a personality quiz detour. It's an invitation to know yourself the way God already knows you. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why knowing your strengths is an act of worship, not pride The dangerous blind spots that quietly take people down A practical self-assessment process guided by the Holy Spirit How your superpower is meant for God's glory, not just your resume Get started here... From this episode: "Start with some honest self-assessment. Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to identify any areas of your life and character that he would have you be more aware of. Write these down and pray over them for three days." 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing StrengthsFinder Assessment Get Caesar’s latest book: Bigger Gospel for FREE… Click here.

Ep 589Asynchronous Discipleship: The Future Is Already Here
Most of us grew up with one assumption baked into discipleship: real community means being in the same room. Online connection was a backup plan — a compromise when you couldn't do it the right way. But what if that assumption is costing us the very relationships we're supposed to be building? In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Caesar breaks down the startling case for asynchronous and online discipleship — and why some of the most powerful disciple-making happening today is taking place outside the walls of any building. Plus: practical ideas for using hybrid and digital methods to release more people into leadership than ever before. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why online gatherings are not a "forsaking of the gathering of the saints" How God has always given us new ways to build relationships and stay connected The difference between synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid discipleship — and why all three matter How digital methods can actually release more people into leadership Get started here... From this episode: "I know there is some fear or pushback from certain people... It turns out that there are actually some pretty startling advantages to all of this." 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing The Gospel In Everyday Life Workshop Register Now FREE

Ep 588Cigars, Theology & Discipleship
To disciple someone in all aspects of life requires a deliberate level of intentionality. It is essential to engage in everyday activities together and integrate discipleship and training into these ordinary moments. This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we talk about a form of discipleship that includes cigars, fireplaces, and maybe an occasional glass of fine spirits. Some of you will LOVE this… some will be freaked out! In This Episode You’ll Learn: A little about the environment that Jesus discipled in. (Hint: it was never a classroom.) Why it’s vital to disciple and model the gospel in normal rhythms of life. Caesar and Heath’s personal experience and model for doing “Cigars & Theology” as a part of their community life and discipleship. Alternatives that may work better in your church and context. Get started here... From this episode: “The Good News is just as good (and sometimes better) experienced with a cold beverage and friends. Don’t think that God somehow looks down on your efforts of discipleship if they are not done in a church building. Your old school board members may, but God does not. Jesus went into all the places participating in the customs that the people he loved did. You can too... it’s okay.” 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Join Caesar for Cigars & Theology + Story of God LIVE at his home SLOW BURN: Relaxing Into Theology (Caesar's book on the entire Cigars & Theology process)

Ep 587Faith is Not a Product
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.” 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing The Gospel In Everyday Life Workshop Register Now FREE

Ep 586Are You Believing a Holistic Gospel?
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." 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing Caesar’s book: Bigger Gospel: A Practical Guide to Growing in Gospel Fluency.

Ep 585How To Truly Be Generous
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!" 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing The Gospel In Everyday Life Workshop Register Now FREE

Ep 584Proven Date Nights Every Couple Needs
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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing Get Caesar’s latest book: Bigger Gospel for FREE… Click here.

Ep 583Who You Were Created To Be
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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing The Gospel In Everyday Life Workshop Register Now FREE

Ep 582How to Actually Apologize (Not Just Say Sorry)
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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing Video of UCLA students “apologies” A wrong way and two right ways to apologize. Get Caesar’s latest book: Bigger Gospel for FREE… Click here.

Ep 581Seeing God Fully Masculine, Feminine, and Beyond
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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing The Gospel In Everyday Life Workshop Register Now FREE

Ep 580Breaking Free From Lies That Feed Addiction
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." Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing The 8 Feelings Bible Study and Info The Gospel In Everyday Life Workshop Register Now FREE

Ep 579What If God Set Your Schedule?
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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing The Gospel In Everyday Life Workshop Register Now FREE

Ep 578Everyday Disciple Cafe – Your Questions Answered
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." Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing The Gospel In Everyday Life Workshop Register Now FREE

Ep 577Advent Week 4: We Can Experience Love Because God is Gracious
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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing Get Caesar’s latest book: Bigger Gospel for FREE… Click here.

Ep 576Advent Week 3: God Is Good So We Can Find Joy In Our Life
For hundreds of years, the church has anticipated the coming of Jesus during the season of Advent. Into this space, this void, the angels announced to the shepherds the good news of Jesus that would bring great joy to all people. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Caesar continues the Advent Series as he looks at the truth that God is good so we can find satisfaction and joy. Believing that God always does what is good, right, and perfect will change how you view everything and everyone in your life! In This Episode You’ll Learn: The third of four eternal truths about God that transforms us. (The 4 G's) Why we search for satisfaction and joy to fill the "hunger" in our lives. How Jesus is the better fulfillment of all your hunger and lack of joy! How to find the unbelief and actions that are keeping you from finding joy. Get started here... From this episode: “God created us with hunger for our own Good. God isn’t manipulating us, but sustaining us – keeping us alive. The very fact that we are the ‘created’ and He is the ‘Creator’ proves that we need him – we wouldn’t exist without him – He is the source of all life. God is the greatest and most glorious being that exists, and he created us as an expression of who he is. Our hunger is a continual reminder that this is all about him and not us – our ongoing need reminds us that God is the one we turn to for life.” 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing The Gospel In Everyday Life Workshop Register Now FREE

Ep 57510 Ideas For Your Christmas on Mission
Many of us were raised to believe that the Christmas holidays are a time to unplug from outside relationships and our “normal” community rhythms. Even many Christians tend to isolate away from their small groups, missional communities, and neighbors instead of pressing deeper into relationships at this time of year. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we'll give you 10 fun and easy missional ideas that you can do with family and friends to help you stay on mission this holiday season. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why the Christmas holidays are a perfect time to reach out on mission. How recent social distancing regulations have made certain, favorite, holiday traditions a perfect opportunity for mission in your neighborhood. How to pick one other family to be part of your family this holiday season. 10 ideas you can mix and match that are fun for your family to do together. Get started here… From this episode: “Try doing a Christmas Eve 'candlelight' singalong... or you could pump this up by hosting it as a mini candlelight Christmas Eve service, where the Christmas story is read from the Bible or another book. You can pray for each other, for God to bless and prosper everyone in the new year ahead, and express gratitude for God sending Jesus to us as the light of the world!” 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching with Caesar and Tina in discipleship and missional living. Get Caesar’s latest book: Bigger Gospel for FREE… Click here.

Ep 574Advent Week 2: We Live With Peace Because God Is Glorious
The peace Jesus came to bring was not coercive or backed up by military might, and it was not the type of peace that most of the world was looking for. The announcement of the Messiah’s birth heralded something different and transformational. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Caesar continues the Advent Series as he looks at the truth that God is glorious so we don't have to fear others! Believing this leads us to peace in relationships, peace with ourselves, and peace with God. In This Episode You’ll Learn: The second of four eternal truths about God that transforms us. (The 4 G's) The ways that the "fear of man" may be ruining your life and relationships. How Jesus came to bring peace to all of mankind and the world. How to find the unbelief and actions that are keeping you from having peace. Get started here... From this episode: “Think about what your fears and the need for other’s approval have produced in your heart and life… comparisons to others, avoiding any or all confrontations or deeper conversations, susceptibility to peer pressure, or the need to always be liked by everyone. Do you enjoy living this way? The answer to the fear of man in our lives is a bigger understanding of the fear of God and his true glory. For those who trust Jesus, the fear of God no longer involves terror; he’s our Father, and we come before him with confidence through Christ.” 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing Get Caesar’s latest book: Bigger Gospel for FREE… Click here.

Ep 573Advent Week 1: We Have Hope Because God Is Great
The story of Christ's birth is a story of promise, hope, and revolutionary love. So, what happened? What was once a time to celebrate the birth of a savior has somehow turned into a season of stress, shopping lists, and debt. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Caesar starts a special Advent Series by diving deep into the greatness of God and how believing this changes what and Who we put our hope in this holiday season and in everyday life. In This Episode You’ll Learn: The four eternal truths about God that change everything. (The 4 G's) Why we continue trusting in "self" yet hoping for more. How Jesus was born to bring and fulfill hope! How to discern the areas of life you are still trying to control. Get started here... From this episode: “For me the issue is escapism. I have to choose between a fantasy in which I am sovereign and the real world in which God is sovereign. I have to choose between my false sovereignty and God’s real sovereignty. And you know what? I suck at being God. I am NOT sovereign. I am NOT in actual control of anything. Where's the hope in that?!” 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing Get Caesar’s latest book: Bigger Gospel for FREE… Click here.

Ep 572Friendsgiving: Welcoming People to God’s Table
Thanksgiving gives us a beautiful chance to practice radical hospitality—welcoming others into our lives and treating them like family. But what if this year, you opened up your table in a way that reflects how big God's family really is? In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Tina joins me for a conversation about Friendsgiving—a simple but powerful way to include others in your life, especially those who may not have a place to celebrate. We’ll talk about how to shift your mindset, get your family on board, and create space at your table for gospel relationships to grow. You don’t need a perfect meal. You just need a seat, a little flexibility, and a willingness to love like Jesus. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why expanding your definition of “family” is central to living on mission. Who you might invite this year—and how to ask without it being awkward. What to do when your relatives aren’t thrilled about “outsiders” joining the table. How to express thankfulness in a way that feels genuine and Spirit-led. Get started here... From this episode: “Don’t worry about trying to pull off the ‘perfect’ dinner! A place at the table and flexibility are the key things to remember. When you open up a space at your table for someone, it is like they are being invited to ‘God’s table’... because, in fact, they 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing In light of today’s topics, you might find these posts and videos helpful: Stop Hiding Your Imperfections Why You Should Treat Everyone Like Family

Ep 571Moving The Church Into the 7 Pillars of Society
We often talk about “the culture” like it’s something out there... something other people shape. But the truth is, we are the culture. God has placed each of us right in the middle of it—on purpose. The question isn’t whether Christians have a role in shaping society, the question is, how intentional will we be about it? In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we look at what historians call the 7 Pillars of Society—realms that form the foundation of every culture—and how God’s plan to restore all things includes your role within them. This isn’t about adding more church activities—it’s about moving the church (that’s us!) into everyday life where discipleship belongs. Your gifts, relationships, and influence already exist within one or more of these pillars. Let’s explore how to recognize that and lean in. In This Episode You’ll Learn: How every society is built around the same 7 foundational “pillars” Why God placed you (and your church) within specific parts of culture How disciple-making fits naturally into every one of the 7 Pillars Why relational trust—not structure—is the key to cultural engagement Get started here... From this episode: "God has uniquely and sovereignly placed you right where he wants you within one or several of the Pillars. He has gifted you and given you relationships of trust within this segment of your culture already. The level of intentionality you bring to this will determine how effective you’ll be at engaging and transforming this part of your culture." 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing The Gospel In Everyday Life Workshop Register Now FREE

Ep 570Not Another Small Group: How to Build a Missional Family
Starting a missional community from scratch doesn’t mean rallying your friends for another weekly meeting or trying to sell people on “doing life together.” It begins with something much deeper—and much closer to home. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, I’ll talk about what it really looks like to start a true missional community that feels like family and lives on mission together in the everyday stuff of life. If you’ve ever longed for more than just rows and routines, this one's for you. In This Episode You’ll Learn: What sets a missional community apart from typical small groups or Bible studies. Why you don’t need permission or a program to start something new. Why it starts with your own family rhythms, not a church calendar. 7 practical steps to begin forming a community that lives like family and makes disciples. Free Start-up Guide to get you going quickly. Get started here... From this episode: "Mission happens in the normal stuff of life, with new friends and disciples in tow, with the Good News dripping out of your mouth and being proclaimed in every step, bite of food, and breath you take. The life you’ve dreamed of is possible… and it starts around your own dinner table. You will love this new lifestyle!" 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing “How to Start a Missional Community From Scratch” Start-up Guide (Free) Get Caesar’s latest book: Bigger Gospel for FREE… Click here.

Ep 569Preparing Your Community for Healthy Growth and Change
Has your missional community started to feel more like a small group that meets than a family that grows and multiplies? Even strong communities can get stuck in comfortable rhythms if leaders aren’t intentional about growth and sending. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, I’ll help you rethink how to prepare your community for healthy growth and change. Multiplication isn’t a threat to relationships—it’s proof that God’s Spirit is at work. We’ll talk about how to plan for it, communicate it well, and walk your people through the transition with grace and confidence. Healthy things always grow. That means your group will change, and that’s a good thing. I’ll show you how to lead with both vision and empathy so your community can stay focused on the mission—without losing heart. In This Episode You’ll Learn: How to normalize the idea of growth and multiplication early in your community’s life. Ways to prepare your people emotionally and practically for sending and change. How to talk about grief and loss in a way that strengthens relationships. Why keeping things small, simple, and reproducible helps leaders develop new communities. Get started here... From this episode: "We need to expect growth and multiplication to happen in our communities while letting everyone involved know that this is normal and good. And just like when our children leave home and become adults who start families of their own, there is a grieving process that rightfully occurs when we send “family members” off on mission to start new works." 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing The Gospel In Everyday Life Workshop Register Now FREE

Ep 568Why Aren’t Christians Happier?
Many Christians believe that knowing Jesus should naturally make us happy… yet, if we’re honest, a lot of us don’t always feel that way. Why aren’t Christians happier people? This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we talk with author and pastor David McDonald about how happiness isn’t something we arrive at—it’s something we practice. We explore why happiness is more than a feeling—it’s a reflection of the gospel at work in us. True happiness is possible, no matter your past or personality, when grace begins shaping who you’re becoming. In This Episode You’ll Learn: What true happiness is and how the Bible defines it. Why Christians often struggle to live joyfully. Why Jesus was likely the happiest person who ever lived. Simple, gospel-centered steps to start experiencing more joy today. Get started here... From this episode: "As Christians, knowing that we are “saved” doesn’t always produce a life full of happiness. But the Gospel speaks grace over us and into our lives and produces fertile ground for a truly happy life. Will you embark on the pursuit of happiness?" 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Gospel In Everyday Life Workshop Register Now FREE Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing Get Caesar’s latest book: Bigger Gospel for FREE… Click here.

Ep 567How Decision Fatigue Steals Your Capacity & Joy
Do you ever feel like your patience wears thin or your brain just can’t make one more decision? Maybe you start the day strong but end up frustrated, grabbing junk food, or zoning out on your phone by evening. You’re not alone. This might be decision fatigue quietly draining your capacity and joy. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we unpack why so many of us run out of energy for the things that matter most—and how small, intentional changes can bring back peace and focus. You’ll discover that what feels like a lack of willpower is often just too many choices... and how God invites us into a rhythm of rest and wisdom that frees us to live on mission with joy. In This Episode You’ll Learn: The difference between lacking willpower and experiencing decision fatigue. How to recognize the signs of decision fatigue in your daily life. Why decision fatigue often derails your discipleship and mission efforts. Simple ways to plan, rest, and partner with God to reduce decision fatigue each day. Get started here... From this episode: "None of us are created with unlimited resources. But we do have a God who is unlimited and knows every task, conversation, or decision we will need to make each day. Ask God to guide you as you make changes to your schedule and reduce the fatigue that comes from poorly managed decisions." 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Gospel In Everyday Life Workshop Register Now FREE Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing Get Caesar’s latest book: Bigger Gospel for FREE… Click here.

Ep 566When Money Owns Your Heart
Money is never just about money. Jesus talked about it more than almost anything else because He knew it reveals where our hearts truly rest. This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we look at how our understanding of the gospel shapes the way we view and use money—and how generosity naturally flows from grace, not guilt. We’ll explore how Jesus’ words invite us to see money not as a measure of success, but as a mirror of what we treasure most. You’ll also discover how to find lasting security in God’s provision and freedom from the anxiety that money so often brings. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why Jesus connected money with the desires of our hearts How money can distort our sense of significance and security What “gospel tipping” is and why generosity reorders your heart A surprising perspective on retirement and inheritance Get started here... From this episode: "All of us can break free from our slavery and attachments to money by trusting and treasuring Jesus, who was willing to pay the ultimate price. His generosity and sacrifice guarantee our significance and security–forever!" 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Gospel In Everyday Life Workshop Register Now FREE Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Get Caesar’s latest book: Bigger Gospel for FREE… Click here.

Ep 565Halloween: 7 Ways To Be Missional
Halloween often carries a “dark history,” and many Christians have been told it's a holiday to avoid. But you might be surprised to learn the real story behind this event. Rather than missing out, it’s a prime opportunity to bring light and redemption to your community. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Caesar and Heath discuss the amazing opportunity that our current cultural experience of Halloween provides as we live on mission and make disciples. In This Episode You’ll Learn: The history of Halloween and how the Church may have actually invented it. How the Gospel redeems culture instead of avoiding it. Why Christians can and should participate with radical generosity. 7 ideas on ways to be more intentional and missional this year. From this episode: “We had a blast and took things further towards lasting relationships with several people. Our goal with this was to try and move relationships beyond just dropping a good candy bar in the bags of the kids… and start to develop connections and relationships with the parents beyond just this one night of Halloween.” 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Gospel In Everyday Life Workshop Register Now FREE Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing Get Caesar’s latest book: Bigger Gospel for FREE… Click here.

Ep 5647 Things to Know Before You Get Married
Preparing for marriage can feel exciting—and a little overwhelming. Whether you’re single, engaged, or helping your kids navigate this season, understanding what truly matters before saying “I do” can make all the difference. In this episode, Caesar and his wife, Tina, share lessons from over 30 years of marriage and raising three adult kids who love Jesus. You’ll discover how God’s timing, wisdom, and grace shape healthy relationships that last. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: The key differences between dating, courtship, and engagement—and why they matter. The true purpose of engagement and how it prepares couples for marriage. 7 areas of life to align and talk through before setting the date. Why biblical marriage reflects God’s design for love between a man and a woman Get started here... From this episode: “God has given us marriage as a gift and blessing! And his desire has always been to show what he is really like in the world and magnify his image and glory–not ours. Trusting in his timing for his purpose is the beginning of a long and healthy relationship.” 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Gospel In Everyday Life Workshop Register Now FREE Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing Get Caesar’s latest book: Bigger Gospel for FREE… Click here.

Ep 563Daddy-Daughter Dates Change Your Family Legacy
Life moves fast, and our kids grow up before we know it. As parents, we often wonder if we’re connecting with their hearts in ways that will last a lifetime. For me, one of the most valuable things I ever did with my daughters was taking them out on regular Daddy-daughter dates. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, I share why these one-on-one times gave us memories we’ll always cherish, strengthened our friendship, and built a bond of trust that continues to shape our lives today. More than anything, our dates helped my daughters know their beauty and value—and that they are a priority in my life. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: 5 key things every dad should know when dating his daughter The right age to start (and why it’s never too late) How intentional “daddy time” shows her she’s a priority Why these dates set her expectations for future relationships How to grab my proven Daddy-Daughter Date Checklist for free. Get started here... From this episode: "Our date nights really had a big effect on their relationships with boys and then men… I cannot tell you how many times my daughters would later come home from dates with young men and tell Tina and I how disappointed they were at the guys manners Or, just the opposite. They would light up telling us when a date of theirs actually hit the mark and made them feel respected and cherished. They looked for the qualities in men that they had been shown and modeled on our dates together." 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Gospel In Everyday Life Workshop Register Now FREE Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing Get Caesar’s latest book: Bigger Gospel for FREE… Click here.

Ep 562Patriotism vs. Christian Nationalism and the Trump Effect
Love him or hate him, Donald Trump has become one of the most polarizing figures of our time. And a big issue for pastors and church leaders is this: how much are our people being discipled by politics instead of Jesus? In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’ll step back from the headlines and look at what Scripture says about authority, leadership, and the Kingdom. If we’re not careful, political loyalties can shape our churches more than gospel priorities. This conversation will help you shepherd your people toward living as citizens of God’s eternal Kingdom, above and beyond party lines. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why God allows leaders to rise—even the ones we disagree with. How Scripture reframes our view of government and authority. Ways to re-center identity and allegiance in the Kingdom of God. How to guide your people toward love and peacemaking in political conversations. Get started here... From this episode: “It is super important to remember that Jesus’ Kingdom stands above America and every nation of the earth. It is set apart and is an internal kingdom. One day, America and all its presidents will be a footnote in history, but God’s Kingdom will never end.” 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Gospel In Everyday Life Workshop Register Now FREE Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing Get Caesar’s latest book: Bigger Gospel for FREE… Click here.

Ep 561The Missionary Life You Were Created to Live
Living as a missionary is more about being than doing. Too often, we think of missionaries only as people who pack up and move overseas. But the truth is, if you are a Christian, you already are a missionary—it’s part of your identity in Christ. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, I share what it looks like to live every day as a missionary right where God has placed you. We’ll talk about how to embrace this calling in your neighborhood, cross the street before you cross the globe, and take simple steps to live as God’s sent ones together. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Who the Bible calls “missionaries” or “sent ones” in everyday life. How your missionary identity flows straight from God’s own heart. Why “Go and make disciples” is not optional—it’s Jesus’ command. How to start living as a missionary right where you live today. Get started here... From this episode: “I have to be honest with you here. After living this way for close to two decades now–like a localized missionary–I don’t think there is a huge difference between being a missionary here in America compared to living this way in a foreign country. People are people. The biggest difference here is that I constantly feel two things pulling at me; my past experience of “going to church” instead of being the church, and my lack of faith that the gospel is truly good news for everyone and everything.” 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Gospel In Everyday Life Workshop Register Now FREE Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing Get Caesar’s latest book: Bigger Gospel for FREE… Click here.

Ep 56010 Keys To Building Deeper Friendships
Friendship isn’t optional if we want to make disciples—it’s essential. But for many of us, building deeper friendships feels harder than ever. We’re busy, distracted, or unsure how to take relationships beyond surface-level. This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we sat down with author Twyla Franz to talk about what it really takes to grow friendships that last. You’ll hear practical ways to open your life, welcome interruptions, and start investing in trust-filled relationships that make discipleship a natural part of everyday life. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why friendship and trust are the true pathways for disciple-making. Why openness and vulnerability don’t have to be scary. Why “divine interruptions” may be God’s invitation to deeper connection. 10 simple ways to build friendships that actually transform lives. Get started here... From this episode: "The #1 thing we all have in common, and it makes for great common ground, is our need for Jesus and the transformation his life brings to ours. Let your redemption show! Don’t hide your screw-ups. When people see and hear that you are not perfect, it allows them to live openly around you and be honest too. Honesty like this builds trust in a relationship." 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing Get Caesar’s latest book: Bigger Gospel for FREE… Click here.

Ep 559Everyday Opportunities to Bless Your City
As God’s kids, living together as his family here on Earth, we’ve been called to serve others—not as a duty, but as a natural overflow of our identity in Christ. And the truth is, some of the smallest, simplest acts of service can make the biggest impact in people’s lives and in our cities. This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’ll show you how serving your city in little, everyday ways can provide both a picture and an experience of the gospel. You’ll hear 12 powerful, yet simple ways to improve your neighborhood and bless the people around you. And these aren’t hard or expensive—they’re things anyone can do, starting today! In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why serving others puts God’s character on display in the world. How small acts of service often spark reconciliation and restoration. 12 simple things you can do right now to bring life to your city. How your family or group can jump in and start serving this week. Get started here... From this episode: “Sometimes it only takes a few lights to completely transform a city block. A bunch of us did this in our neighborhood in Tacoma… what a difference! Casting light on a forgotten building or dark alley can bring a renewed sense of appreciation and safety within the community.” 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing Get Caesar’s latest book: Bigger Gospel for FREE… Click here.

Ep 558Real Church Growth Starts With Real Discipleship
Let’s be honest: much of the Church today operates with what could be called a “functional Great Commission.” It sounds more like, “Go into all the world and make worship attenders, baptizing them in the name of small groups, and teaching them to volunteer twice a month.” This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we talk with our friend Will Mancini—author and in-demand church consultant—about why real church growth only happens through intentional disciple-making. Programs and strategies have their place, but they aren’t a substitute for living out Jesus’ original commission. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why many churches are living out a “functional” version of the Great Commission How your language and phrasing reveal your real priorities as a church What 3 types of church models we’ll see most over the next 20 years Why people—not programs—are what attract and grow the Church Get started here... From this episode: “The dirty little secret among so many pastors is that we are really good at faking disciples rather than making disciples. The quantity and quality of our programs—and our sheer busyness keeping it all going—distract us from the truth.” 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing Get Caesar’s latest book: Bigger Gospel for FREE… Click here.

Ep 557Time To Restart Your Community Group
Sometimes our best intentions drift… and the normal stuff of life knocks us off course when it comes to living together in a community on mission to make disciples of Jesus. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’’ll share a few simple rhythms that will help you and your community get back on track—without making it complicated. These are doable, life-giving patterns you can start this week to reconnect, grow, and live on mission together. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why predictable patterns are so important for healthy community Six simple discipleship rhythms to help you restart strong How Jesus’ UP, IN, and OUTward focus can guide your group Where to get our free download full of ideas to inspire your next steps Get started here... From this episode: "We've been blessed to be a blessing. That's part of the original covenant God made with his people. We're all super resourced and blessed. How can you as a family, individually, and as a missional community intentionally bless others through your words, gifts, or actions each week? That's a beautiful rhythm, and it shows the heart of God in all kinds of things." 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching with Caesar and Tina in discipleship and missional living. Missio Publishing – More Missional Books and Resources Get Caesar’s latest book: Bigger Gospel for FREE… Click Here

Ep 556The Missing Piece in Church Maturity w/ Alan Hirsch
When we talk about how mature our church is, we often think about its age, programs, or leadership structures. But the Church is none of those things—it’s people. And every person is a gift Jesus has given to his Church. The real question is… are your people mature? In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, I’m joined by my good friend Alan Hirsch, one of the most trusted voices in the missional movement. Together, we explore why so many churches remain stuck in growth and maturity—and how Ephesians 4 gives us a surprisingly simple key to unlocking both. We’ll see that this passage isn’t just about leadership—it’s about all of us, living in the fullness of life Jesus experienced with his Father and intended for his family. In This Episode You’ll Learn: The overlooked “key” to unity and maturity found in Ephesians 4 How to see leadership and ministry through a biblical, life-giving lens Why you are a gift to your church and community, given by Jesus himself! What happens when churches ignore or limit the 5 gifts Jesus gave to his people Get started here... From this episode: “Here’s what’s exciting… We often use it (Eph. 4) as a leadership conversation, actually in the book of Ephesians, it’s not about leadership. The first instance and radical way of taking this is that the heroes of the text would not be a group of leaders from a seminary, it’s a group of local hacks and local churches. And they were small house churches, Missional sites.” 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching with Caesar and Tina in discipleship and missional living. Take the Free five-fold survey here. The Permanent Revolution Playbook 5Q: Reactivating the Original Intelligence and Capacity of the Body of Christ Missio Publishing – More Missional Books and Resources Get Caesar’s latest book: Bigger Gospel for FREE… Click Here

Ep 555Fighting Our Preoccupation With Self
How you feel, pretty much in every moment, is connected to how you believe things are going relative to your sense of self. It is out of our identity, and perception of self, that our motives and actions flow. The Gospel answers our fallen self-obsession with a great work of grace in Christ. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we'll examine what drives our pride and continual self-focus, and how the Gospel leads us to freedom and relational peace. In This Episode You’ll Learn: How your understanding of God's stance against pride may be wrong. Why we spend so much time focused on self and what others think. Why thinking less of yourself is not the answer to pride. How the Gospel leads us to focus more on Jesus and less on ourselves. Get started here... From this episode: "The remedy for our preoccupation with self is a greater and growing focus and preoccupation with Jesus and his perfection. Not our DO to BE list of accomplishments, not focusing on our failures, not working hard to see others as 'more' and ourselves as less. And not just trying harder to be a good person or a good Christian. No… it’s rightly seeing God for who he is, in connection to ourselves." 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching with Caesar and Tina in discipleship and missional living. Get Caesar’s latest book: Bigger Gospel for FREE… Click Here

Ep 554They’re Ready for Mission… Are You Ready to Lead Them?
So often, conversations about becoming a ‘missional church’ focus on the pushback or resistance we might face. But what if the people in your church are already convinced? What if they believe that discipleship really can become a way of life—and they just need some help getting started? This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, I’ll walk you through the very first steps I’d take to lead a church toward missional living. These are things you can absolutely begin doing right now—and your people will love them. If you’ve got buy-in… even from just a few… this is your moment. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why leading motivated people requires a different kind of leadership. How uncovering fear and preferences opens the door to lasting change. The very first step I’d take to move your church toward mission. 3 more practical ideas to help you lead with confidence and clarity. Get started here... From this episode: “There is a big difference between trying to lead people who are complacent and not excited about the gospel or discipleship, and those that are embracing this idea that our faith can be woven into all of life…and so can discipleship and the gospel.” 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing Get Caesar’s latest book: Bigger Gospel for FREE… Click here.

Ep 553Sharing Your Faith Doesn’t Have to Be Awkward
Let’s be honest—most of us don’t share our faith all that often. It can feel awkward… or even a little cringy. Maybe you’re afraid of rejection or just not sure how to bring it up without sounding weird or preachy. In this episode, we’ll show you a way to share your faith that actually sounds like good news—and feels like good news to others too. This doesn’t require a script or special training… just a shift in how you see people and what you believe about God’s love for them (and for you). You’ll see how talking about spiritual things can become a natural part of your everyday conversations. In This Episode You’ll Learn: The one thing we all share that makes this easier than you think Why resting in God’s love for you is the best starting place How to flip the script on religious conversations A simple way to show people the Gospel without “preaching” Get started here... From this episode: “You have never looked into the face of another person who is not an image-bearer of God. No matter how broken, filthy, addicted, violent, or confused someone may seem—God’s image is never completely marred or removed from them. (Nor from you, for that matter.) With a little practice and faith, you can learn how to simply, yet powerfully, “notice” that in others.” 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing Get Caesar’s latest book: Bigger Gospel for FREE… Click here.

Ep 552Why Pleasing Everyone Isn’t Your Job
People love to offer their opinions—about your choices, your ministry, your lifestyle. But sometimes the best way to care for others (and yourself) is to stop caring so much about what certain people think. This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’re talking about the voices that hold you back—and how to break free from people-pleasing so you can actually make disciples and live on mission. This one might be exactly what your soul needs. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why our desire for acceptance runs so deep How people’s opinions can quietly keep us stuck The 3 types of people it’s okay to stop listening to Who’s opinion really matters (and who’s doesn’t) Get started here... From this episode: “It’s been said that people would care a lot less about what others think about them if they knew how little others think about them. And it’s true: if you’re worried about how you come across to someone you’ve just met or had a conversation with, keep in mind that they’re probably doing the same thing.” 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing Get Caesar’s latest book: Bigger Gospel for FREE… Click here.

Ep 551Why Treating Others Like Family Is Good News
Who’s in... who’s out... Are we really supposed to treat everyone like family? Or is that just something we do with other Christians? This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we look at what Scripture actually says—and why I believe God is calling us to treat everyone like they’re part of the family. It’s more than kindness. It’s gospel. When we open our homes, our time, and our hearts to others, we’re reflecting what God has already done for us. A seat at your table is a seat at our Dad’s table. In This Episode You’ll Learn: How God sees all people as his image-bearers What it truly means to be a “child of God” Why treating others like family makes the gospel tangible How to shift your mindset if you were raised with a more closed definition of family Get started here... From this episode: “Like in the story of the prodigal son found in Luke, the younger brother never stopped BE-ing a son to the father (in reality), but he lived alienated and separated from the father because of his selfish and sinful choices. In this story we see the father rush to restore his son to full privilege and status within the family.” 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing Get Caesar’s latest book: Bigger Gospel for FREE… Click here.

Ep 550The Journey to True Patience
Patience is one of the fruits of the Spirit… but let’s be honest, it doesn’t come naturally to most of us. Would the people closest to you describe you as a patient person? Probably not. And the reasons why might go deeper than you think. This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’re talking about the spiritual roots of impatience—what’s really behind it—and how the gospel gives us a new way to respond. We’ll explore how being impatient often stems from trying to control life, fix ourselves, and rush God’s timing. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: The roots of selfishness and false sovereignty that fuel our impatience. Why impatience with ourselves is often tied to deeper feelings of disappointment. How the gospel brings freedom and hope to our desire for control and perfection. A 15-minute reflection exercise to help uncover and replace false beliefs with truth. Get started here... From this episode: “But, even though we think highly of ourselves, we are also, often, secretly very disappointed with ourselves. We think we need to prove ourselves, earn everything that we want and earn everyone’s approval, including God’s. I need to get busy fixing myself and creating my perfect life now... and that makes me an impatient person.” 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing

Ep 549Does the Gospel Influence Your Everyday Life?
Many of us live with a form of 'spiritual schizophrenia'—there’s our “Christian life” we experience on Sundays… and then there’s everything else. But Jesus didn’t come to give us a faith that fits into a box. He came to give us his whole life—right here, right now. This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’ll talk about how to close the gap between your faith and your everyday rhythms—at home, at work, and in your neighborhood. You’ll see how the gospel speaks to all of life and how to live with deeper intention and joy in the Kingdom today. If you’re hungry to bring greater purpose and integration to your faith—in parenting, relationships, work, and ministry—this is your next step. One small shift can change everything. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: If your family or church is truly living on God’s mission—or just doing religious things. Why the gospel is more than your “afterlife plan”—and how it reshapes everything now. Caesar’s personal shift from just attending church to being the Church. What it could look like to live as a missionary right where you are. Get started here... From this episode: “It is not living life in God’s family, empowered by the Holy Spirit for his mission, that burns people out or causes them to want to throw in the towel of faith. It is when we believe the lie that says we can continue building our own version of the American Dream life… pursuing a bigger house, nicer cars, the best of everything—and try and fit in a little “church” or “ministry” that life gets out of whack.” 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing In light of today’s topics, you might find these posts and videos helpful: Is The Church Guilty of False Advertising?

Ep 548Gospel Motivation: The Key to Changing Our Desires Pt.2
If you've ever tried to motivate others toward a lifestyle of discipleship and mission beyond a weekly meeting… you know it’s not easy. And let’s be honest—sometimes our own motivation could use a little tune-up, too. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we continue our conversation on Gospel Motivation—how what we believe shows up in our actions and rhythms. We’ll talk about the power source behind lasting discipleship and the signs that a leader (or a church) is motivated by something other than the gospel. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why Jesus’ words to his would-be disciples may surprise you What to look for in a leader’s life to spot gospel motivation 3 things you absolutely can’t leave out if you want to make mature disciples Where real power for living on mission comes from Get started here… From this episode: “Jesus was serious about the cost of discipleship. But he was also clear about the benefits and results of living in light of the gospel of the Kingdom. Be aware of the subtle ways that disobedience, self-preference, and complacency creep into your heart and replace a gospel-motivation with a self-motivation.” I want to invite you to a powerful, free training and webinar… The Gospel in Everyday Life. Reserve your spot now! 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… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Free Training Seminar Caesar Offered: Gospel In Everyday Life Coaching with Caesar and Tina in discipleship and missional living. Discipleship and Missional Resources