Gateway Church's Podcast “Class Is in Session” by Dr. Irini Fambro
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Apr 1, 2025 In this insightful session, Dr. Irini Fambro, a speaker at Gateway Church, dives deep into the essence of discipleship and personal growth. She shares a personal story about learning from life’s challenges, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning. Irini discusses how faith can transform adversity into opportunities for deeper connection with Christ. She also encourages fostering community through prayer in small groups, highlighting the varying levels of comfort and the power of digital connections in our spiritual journeys.
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Learning to Ride a Bike Anecdote
- Dr. Irini Fambro shares her unconventional experience learning to ride a bike on a hill without any protective gear in the 80s.
- Her father, a physics professor, taught her to pedal through challenges, symbolizing life lessons in discipleship.
Daily Discipleship Insight
- Every day we are being shaped and discipled by what we focus on, including our thoughts and media consumption.
- Discipleship involves a relational connection between teacher and student, not merely absorbing information.
Transform Information Into Relationship
- Don't treat listening to sermons as mere information; bring that knowledge into a transformative relationship with Jesus.
- Without applying what you learn, information alone only fosters criticism, not growth.