Enhancing Our Journey with Faith and Discipleship

In this episode of 'My Mornings with Jesus and Joe', Lori and Joe discuss the upcoming changes to their podcast schedule, shifting to an every-other-Monday format to improve content quality. They share their recent experiences from the Faith, Hope, and Love Christian Writers Conference in Phoenix and Joe's baptism event in Oklahoma. Joe and Lori delve into the importance of Bible-based teaching and discipleship, contrasting expository, topical, and textual sermon styles. They emphasize the need for sincere, long-term commitment to disciple-making and offer guidance for those seeking to reconnect with their faith or find a supportive church community. The episode closes with a reminder to check the show notes for additional resources and contact information for further engagement.

00:00 Welcome and Podcast Updates

01:15 Recent Travels and Conference Highlights

03:46 Joe's Baptism Experience

05:26 Upcoming Events and Retreats

08:21 Discipleship and Church Responsibilities

12:52 The Importance of Genuine Discipleship

21:32 Welcoming Newcomers to Church

21:51 Resources for New Believers

22:16 Guidance for Seeking Truth

22:35 Choosing the Right Bible Version

25:14 Evaluating Churches and Ministries

27:05 Understanding Different Preaching Styles

28:32 The Importance of Expository Preaching

38:29 Encouragement for New Believers

39:33 Connecting with Us

Email us at Mymorningswithjesusandjoe.com

Resources mentioned:

The Unexpected Adventure by Lee Strobel (good book for finding ways to engage others in the Gospel)

https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-Questions.html (good starting point when looking for answers to a wide array of issues and questions)

From Baby Believer to Growing Disciple (Pastor Jack Hibbs talks about discipling)

https://calvarycch.org/what-we-believe/ (Example of What We Believe Statement)

https://www.gotquestions.org/expository-preaching.html (Explanation of expository preaching)