In this episode I have the honor of talking with Pastor Chris Kennedy on his new book, Grace Under Pressure, and how we, as average disciples of Jesus, can follow His example from the Cross in our daily lives. Chris Kennedy is privileged to serve as Senior Pastor at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, School, and Child Care in San Antonio, Texas, since 2008. He’s  a graduate of Concordia University Texas (Bachelor of Arts in Communication), Concordia Seminary in St. Louis (Master of Divinity), and Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary (Doctor of Ministry). Chris is married to the love of his life, Ashley, and Dad to the four most wonderful children in the world. Follow him at pastorchriskennedy.com. He’s on Facebook (@chriskennedy) and Twitter (@revchriskennedy), too. His book, Grace Under Pressure, can be found at Concordia Publishing House, Amazon and Goodreads.

In this episode I talk with Zach Zehnder - pastor, author, podcaster - of The Red Letter Challenge about his own journey as a disciple of Jesus, his passion to encourage and challenge others in their lives as disciples of Jesus and how to prayerfully consider God's calling on your life. Zach Zehnder is a devoted husband, father, author, 4th-generation pastor, and public speaker.  Zach is married to Allison and has two sons, Nathan and Brady.  He is the founder of Red Letter Living and the author of the bestselling Red Letter Challenge. Since 2018, Zach has written and co-authored 10 books that have helped people become greater followers of Jesus. Zach currently serves as Teaching Pastor at King of Kings in Omaha, NE. You can follow Zach... https://redletterchallenge.com/ Facebook/Instagram: @redletterchallenge Podcast: Red Letter Disciple  

It would seem that hard, difficult, and polarizing conversations are the norm, more than the exception, in our 21st Century context as average disciples of Jesus. In this episode I provide 5 steps to take when seeking to engage these difficult conversations, especially in a conversation with somebody who may not have the same beliefs and convictions as yourself.   Don't forget, The Average Disciple Podcast, is now on YouTube as well - @theaveragedisciple. You can catch the full video episode and other content there! Be sure to Like & Follow The Average Disciple Podcast on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, @theaveragedisciple!

The Average Disciple Podcast is an opportunity to learn what it means to live life on purpose, with intention, as an average disciple of Jesus. Each episode is an opportunity to better learn how to measure success in life not by perfection, but by growth in His mercy and truth!

In this episode, Angie and I discuss our response, as average disciples of Jesus, in light of tragic events like the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022. To follow Angie you can do so using the following: Facebook: @angiegoekemusic Instagram: @angiegoeke Twitter: @angiegoeke www.angiegoeke.com Music: https://ffm.to/ifiwerehonestfullrecord --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

In this brief episode, I explore three responses that I believe all of us, as average disciples of Jesus, should live out in the immediate time following tragedies. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

Here are some books I'd encourage you to add to your reading list this summer! Chop Wood, Carry Water by Joshua Medcalf Didn't See It Coming by Carey Nieuwhof The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer Soundtracks by Jon Acuff Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

In this episode I dive into the spiritual practice of solitude and how it helps us grow in the love, truth, and grace of our Savior Jesus Christ. I mentioned a book titled, Celebration of Discipline, by Richard Foster. You can find this book on Amazon by clicking HERE. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

In this episode I dive into the spiritual practice of generosity and what it means to have a generous heart as an average disciple of Jesus. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support

In this episode, I look at the spiritual practice of meditation and what this practice can look like in our daily lives as average disciples of Jesus. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-weaver9/support