🧱 What does true discipleship look like in the local church—and why is it so hard to get right?

In Episode 22 of Faith in Real Life, Nat Crawford and Daniel Coke share reflections from their summer and tackle one of the most important issues facing the Church today: discipleship.

From programs vs. people to Holy Spirit empowerment, shepherding, and post-COVID challenges, this episode gets real about what it takes to lead and grow spiritually in community.

💬 Topics Include:

• Why most churches struggle with defining discipleship
• Why transformation > attendance
• What true shepherding requires from leaders
• Metrics of success: numbers vs. spiritual fruit
• How to create a culture of prayer, growth, and engagement
• The Holy Spirit’s role in authentic discipleship

📖 Whether you're a pastor, church leader, or committed follower of Christ—this episode will help you think deeper and lead better.

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.
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