Best Discipleship Essentials Podcasts (2025)

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Sojourn Galleria Essentials: Evangelism & Discipleship 6 1:00:23

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This teaching begins our 6 week class on Evangelism and Discipleship. This class is one of our six Sojourn Essentials Classes we offer every three years.

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The Essentials of New Believer Discipleship 32:14

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Summary In this episode of the Stoke It Up Podcast, Alan Stoddard and Kenneth Priest discuss the essential elements of new believer discipleship, focusing on Kenneth's upcoming book, 'A 21 Day New Believer Journey.' They explore the importance of providing structured content for new believers, including understanding salvation, the significance of …

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Advent 2025: John 1:14-17 45:40

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Our Advent 2025 sermon series teaching through the Gospel of John's prologue. Taught by Pastor Taylor Ince.

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Week 7: Difficulties and testing are as much a part of God's plan as blessings 5:48

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Difficulties and testing are just as much a part of God's plan as blessings, and that's the focus of our discussion today. We dive into how challenges in church communications can feel overwhelming, yet they serve a vital purpose in our growth and dependence on God. Drawing from Scripture, we explore the importance of these trials, pointing out tha…

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Essentials #11 46:04

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By David Shiflet

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The Promise Has Come 49:32

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By David Shiflet

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Advent 2025: John 1:6-13 33:43

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Our Advent 2025 sermon series preaching through the Gospel of John's prologue. This sermon was taught by Pastor Chase Woodhouse.

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Mandy Smith - The Bride of Christ 42:53

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In this episode, Jessie Cruickshank talks with pastor and author Mandy Smith about the quiet, surprising ways God brings renewal through ordinary people and ordinary acts of faith. Mandy shares the unfolding story of her congregation in Brisbane, the deep personal healing she’s experienced in the process, and the unexpected movement sparked by one …

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Week 6: Make your communications a joy to receive 5:25

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This week, we're diving into the idea of making our church communications a joy to receive. We take a close look at how Jesus was heard with delight and enjoyment, and we challenge ourselves to reflect that same joy in our messages. It’s essential to remember that our communications should be good news, crafted in a way that resonates with our audi…

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Commissioned with Promise 57:59

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By David Shiflet

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Essentials #10 52:50

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By David Shiflet

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A New Creation: John 1:1-5 53:21

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A Sunday sermon in our 2025 Advent series teaching on the Gospel of John's prologue. Taught by Pastor Taylor Ince

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Sojourn Galleria Essentials: Evangelism & Discipleship 5 58:00

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This teaching begins our 6 week class on Evangelism and Discipleship. This class is one of our six Sojourn Essentials Classes we offer every three years.

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Week 5: A clean heart is an essential part of preparing for church communications work 5:37

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A clean heart is an essential part of preparing for church communications work, and that's the crux of today's discussion. We dive into the insights from 2nd Chronicles 29:11, where King Hezekiah encourages the priests to purify themselves and the temple before engaging in worship. Just like the priests had to confront their internal and external c…

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Can we make disciples in the Heavy Metal community? Jarrod Butler 32:04

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Summary In this engaging conversation, Jarrod Butler shares his journey from a life steeped in heavy metal and witchcraft to a profound faith in Christ. He discusses the unique dynamics of the Christian heavy metal community, the boldness required to engage with secular artists, and the importance of discipleship within this subculture. The discuss…

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Receiving the Great Commission 56:51

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By David Shiflet

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Essentials #9 38:29

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By David Shiflet

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Trust Is The Real Topic 40:20

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Send us a text A hallway chat about flat earth lit the fuse—but the explosion wasn’t about science. It was about trust. We’ve all felt it: headlines that spin, institutions that protect themselves, and platforms that sound more “human” than the people in charge. That’s the current we wade into as we ask a harder question: when credibility sinks acr…

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Jessica & Andrew Arnold - Discipling Sarah 47:42

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In this deeply moving conversation, Jessie sits down with longtime friends Jessica and Andrew Arnold to talk about their journey raising and discipling their daughter Sarah, who is autistic, vibrant, socially curious, and wonderfully unique. The Arnolds open up about Sarah’s early diagnosis, the beauty and complexity of her faith, and the ways they…

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Week 4: Pray Boldly: Understanding God's Requirements for Answered Prayer 5:14

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Today's episode dives into the vital topic of prayer, focusing on Matthew 7:7, which emphasizes the importance of asking, seeking, and knocking. We explore how to approach prayer in a way that aligns with God’s will, stressing that our motives matter significantly. It’s crucial to understand that our prayers should not stem from selfish desires but…

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Ecclesiastes 12 47:05

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Our Sunday sermon series preaching through the book of Ecclesiastes. Taught by Pastor Taylor Ince.

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Trailer for Monday Devotions for Church Communicators 0:59

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Doing church communications work is hard these days, and that’s the reality we’re diving into. We’re juggling not just the demands of ministry but also the ever-changing landscape of technology. I’m Yvon Prehn from the Effective Church Communications Ministry, and through this podcast, Monday Devotions for Church Communicators, I aim to encourage a…

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Go and Proclaim 57:47

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By David Shiflet

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Essentials #8: Benefits of the New Covenant 50:36

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The lecture presents a profound meditation on the fourfold benefits of the New Covenant, rooted in the eternal love of God and secured by Christ's finished work. It emphasizes that the New Covenant uniquely provides not only justification—forgiveness of sins and imputation of Christ's righteousness—but also regeneration, inward renewal through the …

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Week 2: Real Support, 24/7 4:54

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Today, we're diving into the idea of real 24/7 support (from our Lord), and how it contrasts sharply with the automated responses we often encounter in the tech world. When you reach out for help, it can feel like you're stuck in a loop of robotic messages that lead you nowhere. But on the flip side, God's support is personal, immediate, and always…

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Week 1: Reality of our situation—challenging spiritual warfare 5:20

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Today, we’re diving into the reality of spiritual warfare, and it’s a topic that we feel is incredibly important for anyone involved in church communications. We’re reminded in Ephesians 6:12-13 that our struggle isn’t against flesh and blood, but against darker forces that seek to disrupt our mission. It's a serious battle out there, and as church…

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Week 3: You are accepted and loved before you create your communications 5:14

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You are accepted and loved before you create your communications. This week, we dive into the comforting reminder that our worth is not tied to our performance or the reactions of others. Drawing inspiration from Matthew 3:16, we explore how Jesus began his ministry grounded in God's love, and how we too can approach our work with that same assuran…

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Gratitude: Ecclesiastes 44:34

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Our Sunday sermon series teaching through the themes in Ecclesiastes. Taught by Pastor Taylor Ince

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Revealed. Rebuffed. Rebuked. 1:04:18

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The sermon centers on the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the definitive triumph over death, emphasizing that despite the disciples' initial unbelief and stubborn resistance to the testimony of multiple eyewitnesses, the risen Lord actively reveals Himself, rebukes their hardness of heart, and corrects them with loving urgency. Drawing from Mark 16…

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Essentials #7: Basis of the New Covenant 43:47

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By David Shiflet

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Revitalizing New Believer Discipleship 40:14

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Summary In this episode of the Stoked Up Podcast, Alan Stoddard interviews Kenneth Priest about new believer discipleship. They discuss the alarming statistics regarding the lack of follow-up for new believers in churches, the challenges faced in discipling adults, and the importance of immediate engagement and community support. Kenneth shares ins…

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Injustice: Ecclesiastes 45:43

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Our Sunday sermon series teaching through the book of Ecclesiastes. Taught by Pastor Taylor Ince.

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Tracy Matthews - Spiritual Attunement 37:14

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In this episode, Jessie Cruickshank sits down with her friend and fellow leader Tracy Matthews for a rich, grounding conversation on what it means to cultivate spiritual attunement in life and leadership. Tracy shares vivid imagery God gave her during prayer—living water seeping into dry, cracked places—and invites us into a way of leading that beg…

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Dead No More 51:43

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By David Shiflet

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Essentials #6: Intro to Covenant Theology 33:23

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By David Shiflet

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Why Small, Awkward Chats Create Strong Parent–Child Bonds 24:15

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Send us a text Ever wish your kid would open up without the eye rolls and shutdowns? We sat down with Josh’s 15-year-old daughter, Kayla, for an unfiltered conversation about what actually helps teens talk, think, and grow when the room feels awkward and the stakes feel high. No scripts, no big speeches—just the daily habit of honest questions, lis…

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Work, Toil, and the Christian Life: Ecclesiastes 4:1-6 35:08

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Our Sunday sermon series teaching through Ecclesiastes. This week, we had a guest preacher, Will Bradley, preach for us.

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Essentials #5: Three Uses of the Law of God 53:53

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By David Shiflet

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The Christ Is Buried 49:08

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By David Shiflet

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November 2025 Series: Grace Is Not a Blue-Eyed Blonde 40:26

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Join Dr. John Tolson as he encourages men from all walks and seasons of life at The Gathering of Men luncheons in Dallas, Texas. For more than 40 years, Dr. John Tolson has been ministering, discipling, and inspiring audiences everywhere. John's background as an athlete, seminary student, youth minister, and communicator provides a wealth of experi…

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Time and the Eternal One: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 41:54

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Our Sunday sermon series teaching through the book of Ecclesiastes. Taught by Pastor Chase Woodhouse.

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Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw - Discipleship and Attachment Theory 44:16

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In this episode, Jessie Cruickshank sits down with Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw to explore their new book Landscapes of the Soul—a beautiful and practical guide to understanding attachment theory through the lens of faith and discipleship. Together, they unpack what it means to live with secure, insecure, or disorganized attachment, reframed as landscape…

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Essentials #4: Distinctions & Divisions of The Law of God 45:20

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By David Shiflet

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Darkness, Desolation, and Death 54:36

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The sermon meditates on the profound theological significance of Christ's crucifixion as recorded in Mark 15, emphasizing that the darkness, desolation, and death experienced by Jesus were not merely historical events but the supernatural outpouring of God's infinite wrath against sin, concentrated in a few hours upon the God-man. Through vivid ima…

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Filling the Void: The Challenge After the Loss of Spiritual Leaders 18:44

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Reflections on the recent passing of four influential Christian leaders: John MacArthur, James Dobson, Charlie Kirk, and Voddie Baucham. This episode briefly looks at their legacies, discusses the cultural impact of their work, and explores the public reaction, especially to Kirk’s assassination. We also look at challenging listeners to step up, sp…

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Cody King: When God Changes Your Plans 34:42

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Summary In this episode of the Stoke It Up podcast, Alan Stoddard and Kenneth Priest engage in a heartfelt conversation with Cody King about his journey of faith, the challenges of church planting, and the unexpected changes in ministry. Cody shares his personal transformation, the impact of grief on his ministry, and the importance of being open t…