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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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, 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 on Jesus and less on ourselves.

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.

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”

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.

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.