Real Life Theology Podcast
Real Life Theology Podcast
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When Pride Kills Discipleship | Jim Putman
38 minutes Posted May 12, 2026 at 8:00 am.
Intro — Real Life Theology Podcast
Guest Introduction — Jim Putman & New Book
Why Discipleship Is the Church’s Core Mission
Clarifying the Meaning of Discipleship
Following King Jesus — Identity of a Disciple
Discipleship First: The Renew Network Vision
Introducing the Book’s Main Theme: Pride
Matthew 28 — The Call to Make Disciples
How Pride Kills Discipleship — ’I Won’t Go’
Negotiating with God — ’I’ll Go If I Get Something’
Five Spheres — Overview & Purpose
Creation Design: Family, Work, Community
Discipleship Restores God’s Design
Pride’s Impact on Leaders and Followers
Pride Destroys Love — Head, Heart, Hands
Call for a Revolutionary Discipleship Movement
Cautions on Political ’Revolution’ vs. Christ’s Revolution
The Five Spheres in Ephesians — Detailed Walkthrough
Why Discipling Every Sphere Matters
The Enemy Shrinks Abiding — Reordering of Life
Practical Hope — Returning to God’s Design
Discussion with Co‑author Chad — Christlike Humility
Resources, Church Implementation & Book Info
Closing Remarks & Final Blessing
Podcast Outro & Contact Info
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In this episode Jim Putman discusses his new book about how pride undermines discipleship and why the church’s primary mission is to make disciples. He explains biblical foundations—from Matthew 28 to Ephesians—and how Christlike humility restores identity, relationships, and purpose.
Jim and co-author Chad introduce the “five spheres” framework (identity, church, home, work, spiritual realm), call the church to humble, kingdom-centered living, and offer practical resources for churches to teach transformational discipleship.