Mordecai is a pastor, engineer, husband, and brother…just wait til you hear the size of his family! Mordecai has spent years counseling couples as they prepare for marriage and walking individuals through a course on healthy relationships. In this episode Mordecai and I chat about what healthy relationships require, dysfunctional families and beliefs, drawing boundaries, and the one question he answered at one of our family gatherings that made the whole room go quiet. Show NotesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/journeyofruth)

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Mordecai Jasper- Fostering Healthy Relationships

The Discipleship Defined series has helped us picture what discipleship looks like in various context within our daily lives. In this final episode, my guest  Adam Griffin and I are going to focus in on the family and the home. Adam Griffin is a pastor, husband, and dad. His book Family Discipleship is a great resource for all parents no matter your kids age. His brand new podcast, The Family Discipleship Podcast dives deeper into some of these same topics. In his book, Adam helps us see how we can use the big and the small everyday moments as open doors for discipleship and “train our kids in the way they should go.” In today’s episode he and I talk about what discipleship looks like in the home,  developing a Biblical Worldview in our children, and how we can be intentional about our time spent at home and as a family.Show NotesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/journeyofruth)

Adam Griffin- Raising Resilient Christians

Lucille Williams is a speaker, author, the wife of a children’s pastor, and a very proud Mom. Lucille’s, an avid reader of parenting books decided to write one, but with a twist. Her new book, The Impossible Kid: Parenting a Strong-Willed child with Love and Grace was written alongside her daughter Monica! In this episode, Lucille and I chat about finding balance in your household, mistakes made in discipline, how to raise your children with their future in mind, and how you can stay connected in your marriage while parenting well. Throughout our conversation we sprinkle in some funny stories and some parenting fails.Show NotesYoutube EpisodeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/journeyofruth)

Lucille Williams- You're Raising an Adult, Why Parenting Matters!

Dr. Kristin Beasley  has served in so many capacities, but I&apos;m going to let her give you the list in this episode. All of her careers and positions serve her mission to help women identify who they are in Christ. Christ loves you and created you for a purpose. But how can we know what that is and live it out? Well we discuss just that!Show NotesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/journeyofruth)

Dr. Kristin Beasley- Who Do You Think You Are?

Brenna Stull is a mom, author, and wife. After the Lord helped her find small ways to bring organization and peace back into her home, she decided to share those techniques with other moms in her book Coach Mom: 7 Strategies for Organizing Your Family into an All-Star Team. Brenna and I have a life changing conversation on parenting, organizing, technology, and helping your kids set boundaries in your home. Its a conversation that I have been thinking about for weeks because her tips are so practical and encouraging!Show NotesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/journeyofruth)

Brenna Stull- Shifting from Frazzled to Fun

Dana Yeakley, an author, mother, wife, and past missionary with The Navigators, has years of experience in disciple-making.  The wisdom she has acquired through the years can be found in her book The Gentle Art of Discipling Women. In episode three of the Discipleship Defined series, Dana and I speak about discipleship and it’s importance for all Christians. Then we zoom in on its importance for women, why discipleship is so scary for Christians in today’s culture, define what discipleship looks like, and reveal why every believer should desire to be a F.A.T. woman.Show NotesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/journeyofruth)

Dana Yeakley- The Gentle Art of Discipleship

66% of high school students leave the church after graduating high school. But Jeff Harding is one person helping to lower that number and you can too! Jeff Harding is a father, youth director, writer and host of the Youth Ministry Maverick Podcast where he explores opportunities to break the mold on how we invest in the next generation of the church. As a high schooler, he was blessed to have a youth pastor that invested in him and showed him the importance of discipleship and perseverance in ministry. He passes these lessons on to his own students and us in our second episode of the Discipleship Defined series. Jeff and I discuss the need for asking good questions, the importance of going deep with teenagers, and why discipleship is THE answer to helping students remain faithful to Jesus and their faith after high school.Show NotesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/journeyofruth)

Jeff Harding- Discipling the Next Generation

Pastor Steven Sanchez was discipled in college by men who encouraged him in his new faith. This led to his belief that discipleship is an integral part of every Christian&apos;s faith walk and it should be encouraged within the local church. This is the first episode in our Discipleship Defined Series. Our hope is to answer the question "What is discipleship, where does it take place, and how should we respond? In our conversation, Steven and I define discipleship, describe the responsibility of the local church as "disciple enablers", and discuss why discipleship must be simple, intentional, and reproducible.Show NotesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/journeyofruth)

Steven Sanchez- Is Discipleship in your DNA?

Erica Wiggenhorn, speaker, teacher, and author of Letting God Be Enough: Why Striving Keeps You Stuck & How Surrender Sets You Free speaks from experience when she talks us through fighting against Imposter Syndrome, a feeling of inadequacy despite evident success. She experienced it herself and was surprised to find it in the Biblical example of Moses!Erica and I had a great conversation about Imposter Syndrome, how to identify it and push back against it, how to stop striving (I’m looking at you over-workers and over achievers), and peace that we experience when we surrender and listen to what God has for our lives. This episode is full of great reminders as we try to live a life that honors God.Be sure to preorder her book which releases September 7th. All links are in the Show Notes!Show NotesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/journeyofruth)

Erica Wiggenhorn- Wrestling with Imposter Syndrome

To kickoff Season 2, Cherie Wagner is the perfect guest. Cherie Wagner, a fellow Bible nerd, is a speaker, author, and the creator of Neue Thing. Her passion for God&apos;s word shows in the clear, straightforward way she preaches and communicates the scriptures. We discuss why its is important to read the Bible on a daily basis, how  the Lord speaks to us through His word, and the transformation that can be found in reading and applying Scripture.  We close with practical advice on how to make the Bible a part of your daily life.Show NotesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/journeyofruth)

Cherie Wagner- The Power Scripture Holds

Chris Gardiner has been working with High School students and developing the discipleship program at his school for the last 13 years. He and I talk about the importance of discipleship in the lives of high schoolers. He recounts how they have shaped their Community Groups and the way that they not only disciple kids but train students to disciple others. Then we chat with two students that have completed 4 years in the program. You will see not only the impact the program has had on them, but also how taking on the role of discipling others has inspired them to reach out to their individual communities.Episode Originally Aired June 2,  2020Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/journeyofruth)

Chris Gardiner, Jordyn, & Bennett- Students Leading Students

Jacob Hodge and his wife Sherin work with the Navigators at The University of Arizona. Jacob disciples young men  while encouraging them to reach out to their fellow classmates. Jacob shares with us his approach to mentoring young gentlemen and how he encourages them to reach out to their fellow classmates. We discuss the importance of scripture memory and Jacob gives us some resources to help us with incorporating scripture memory into our own lives.Some of the resources Jacob mentions: TMS- Topical Memory SystemThe Bible Memory AppThe Navigator&apos;s Home PageTo Contact Jacob: jacob.hodge@navigators.org  To Partner with Jacob and Sherin: Support Hodge FamilyEpisode Originally Aired October 19, 2019Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/journeyofruth)

Jacob Hodge: Scripture Memory and Mentorship

Pat Hail, Jr, a pastor for many years, now serves as an “ordained” construction project manager. He has served as a youth pastor, Senior pastor, Church Stewardship advisor, and construction worker. We talk about all these positions and how they have shaped him as a believer, a pastor, and a father.  We take the time to discuss Pat’s journey towards a more complete understanding of the Holy Spirit and how that has effected his faith, outlook on others and reaction to current and future events. He ends by giving us some practical advice on how to avoid future financial instability and burnout.Books suggested by Pat:Systematic Theology Vol VI: Pneumatology- Lewis Sperry Chafer The God I Never Knew- Robert Morris Practicing the Power- Sam Storms The Treasure Principle- Randy Alcorn The Little Red Book of Wisdom- Thomas Nelson Youth Aflame- Winkie Pratney  Janet Five: Prayer Eat Right Exercise Read the Word Get plenty of RestEpisode Originally Aired Dec 17, 2019Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/journeyofruth)

Pat Hail, Jr.- Understanding the Holy Spirit

Rob James is a pastor, writer, and radio presenter from Pembroke, Wales. In addition to his weekly thoughts on local radio and his occasional services on BBC Radio, Rob serves as an itinerate pastor and as the church and media consultant for the Evangelical Alliance in Wales where he helps churches understand what it means to minister to their communities in the 21st century. Rob and I discuss the religious climate through out Wales and how this is reflected in the American culture. We talk about the missional mindset that churches should have and the need for them to step out of their buildings to reach their community whether that is through technology, Messy Church, or serving those in need. Finally, we talk about what it looks like when we say yes to what God asks of us even when his request seems too big for us to handle. Rob graces us with amazing stories of other faithful men and women he has met along the way and how they have impacted not just him, but also their community.Books we Discussed: (Affiliate Links Below)Little Thoughts About a Big God- Rob JamesKingdom of Fools- Nick PageAnything- Jennie AllenRob James email:rjames2954@btinternet.comEpisode originally aired Nov 4, 2019Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/journeyofruth)

Rob James- Meeting Needs to Heal Hearts

This episode was originally aired in 2019, but this was the perfect time to replay the episode. Lainee Pegelow has worked with college students through Christian Challenge at Northern Arizona University for the last 26 years! She has incredible insight into the challenges students face as they transition from high school and adolescence to college and adulthood. What do students need to find success? How can parents help their student remain faithful to the God they grew up learning about? Can we ever fully arrive at perfection as a disciple? This episode will answer those questions for you and the students in your life.Parents Be Aware: We are discussing topics concerning collegiate behavior that may be inappropriate for young ears, you may want to listen with caution.Episode NotesEpisode originally aired Sept 23, 2019.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/journeyofruth)

Lainee Pegelow- Let them Fly

With so many wonderful mentors in her life, Courtney Lowman felt selfish keeping them to herself. Each week, Courtney will introduce you to one of those wise people and talk to them about their life, work, faith and whatever else comes up! They chat about the victories without shying away from the challenges that have gotten them where they are today. If you are in need of some wisdom and a companion, grab a coffee and sit down for an hour with Courtney and her friends! Everyone is welcome!

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