Stay ConnectedDeepen your friendship with God through informative conversation and personal spiritual disciplines. Each episode focuses on a different topic and how we can approach it from a spiritual growth perspective. Whether it’s talking about relationships, the Bible, prayer, cultural issues, anxiety, or anything else related to your life, this podcast looks at how we can live as disciples of Jesus. Episodes feature conversations with authors, professors, or pastors.
Hosted by Jason Wieland.
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In Episode 166: Doable Discipleship Special - It’s Time to Learn, Brandon Robinson and Jason Wieland interview Saddleback Church, Los Angeles pastor Aaron Crumbey about pastoring and discipling a multi-ethnic church in a major metropolitan city. For complete show notes, click HERE
You don’t necessarily have to be a leader to learn from this episode of Doable Discipleship entitled: Unhurried Leadership with Alan Fadling. Anyone with a position of influence… leaders, mentors, teachers, parents and more, can learn how to be present in their relationships, to be patient, to abide, to plant and nurture fruit that lasts. Alan Fadling shares gold from his book, An Unhurried Leader, very generously. Drink deep from this amazing episode about simplifying life, slowing down and living in the moment. Opportunities and encounters that only Kairos time provides. For complete show notes, click HERE
In Episode 164 Doable Discipleship Special - It’s Time to Listen, Brandon Robinson is joined by his wife Laura and Pastor of Spiritual Growth, Rob Jacobs. They candidly discuss that ‘guess who’s coming to dinner’ moment when Brandon and Laura began dating. Both growing up in the south, and each with very different backgrounds and cultures, they bring a special perspective to the topic of race and racism, living in emotional proximity, repentance, godly grief and understanding. For complete show notes, click HERE
Chronos Time is a Greek word meaning minutes and seconds while Kairos means an appointed time, a due season or opportune moment. God wants us to make good use of both of these types of time. In this episode, we explore five ways, based on God’s five purposes of our life, to use our ‘chronos’ time with stewardship in mind. Enjoy Episode 163 or Time, Part 2, Chronos Time. For complete show notes, click HERE
Proverbs 31:8 says “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, ensure justice for those that are dying.” Once again, time to speak up. For complete show notes, click HERE
The Greeks spoke of two kinds of time, Kairos and Chronos. In this episode, E161 Time, Part 1 - Kairos Time, Jason and Brandon introduce the difference between a Chronos outlook and a Kairos View of life. In Chronos we think of time as a measurement of moments. But in Kairos time, we think of Kingdom time, seasons of growth, life transitions and more. Enjoy Episode 161, Time, Part 1, Kairos Time. For complete show notes, click HERE
Are you running on empty? The rat race has only one fate for you- unfulfilled and spent. How do you live the Simple Life? A life of rest, walking with God. For complete show notes, click HERE
Spending time in the Bible is among the most important growth steps and practices that a Christian can take. In this episode, Doug and Jason will lead you through a quiet time in God’s Word. Join us for this episode and get started on your journey into the Bible and this vital habit of growth! For complete show notes, click HERE
In this session, you’ll discover what both Brandon Robinson and Jason Weiland have been learning through the storm of Coronavirus. Being anchored, appreciation, gratitude and community among other spiritual practices and habits that have been helpful in surviving mentally, spiritually and physically during this unprecedented time. For complete show notes, click HERE
Jason introduces a new podcast from the Spiritual Maturity team, The Well. The Well is a Bible-based, self-guided, on-demand time of reflection. In the case of today’s episode, we journey through one of the most famous poems in history, the poem of the shepherd, Psalm 23:1-2. Reflect on the Shepherd that MAKES you lie down, who brings you to green pastures. How is God making you lie down, and why? What work does He do in green pastures. Enjoy time with your great shepherd. For complete show notes, click HERE
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