Abiding in Christ - S20E6

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Jun 2, 2025

In this conversation, former NFL player Josh Wells, a Super Bowl Champion and founder of Undrafted Coaching, shares his transformative journey of faith. He emphasizes that discipleship is more about relationships than checklists. Josh discusses how true spiritual growth comes from both personal struggles and progress, as well as the importance of community and mentorship. Drawing from his own experiences, he highlights how focusing on Jesus can guide one through life's challenges and distractions.

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ANECDOTE

Discipleship Shapes Career Decisions

Josh Wells shared how discipleship deeply influenced his career decisions, like re-signing with the Jaguars while turkey hunting.
He trusted spiritual guidance profoundly, even when unsure about what was happening at the moment.

ADVICE

Start, Stop, Continue Spiritual Growth

Regularly evaluate your spiritual habits by identifying what to start, stop, and continue.
Use this simple method to grow closer to God and remain faithful in your daily walk.

INSIGHT

Identity Brings Consistent Action

Identity precedes activity; you do spiritual disciplines because of who you are, not just to achieve a goal.
When habits form, disciplines become a natural part of life, not a forced effort.

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Discipleship isn’t a program or a checklist—it’s life together. In this episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby sits down with Pastor Vinke and former NFL player Josh Wells to talk about the journey of following Jesus in the everyday moments. They unpack what it means to abide in Christ, how identity shapes activity, and why the goal of spiritual disciplines isn’t perfection—it’s knowing and loving Jesus more.

You’ll hear why true discipleship is often caught, not taught, how growth happens through both pruning and progress, and why we need real relationships to sharpen us. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your faith or wondered what spiritual disciplines really look like, this conversation is for you.

👉 Special Guest: Josh Wells Josh Wells is a 10-year NFL veteran, Super Bowl Champion, and the founder of Undrafted Coaching—a mentorship platform that equips athletes to grow in heart, soul, mind, and strength.

After going undrafted out of James Madison University, Josh built a resilient NFL career with the Jaguars, Buccaneers, and Ravens. His story—from walk-on to Super Bowl champ—is a testament to grit, faith, and obedience to God’s call. Today, Josh mentors athletes to chase their goals while keeping the main thing the main thing: Jesus. He’s a disciple group leader, a dad of three, and a man on mission to raise up uncommon men who lead well in every area of life.

Learn more at undraftedcoaching.com or follow him on Instagram @j_wells72.

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📌 Supplemental Series Resources:

• This Week's Sermon - A Disciple Deepens in Their Faith

• A Marriage Redeemed - The Jester's Story

• Follow Me Sermon Series

• Deepen Season 20

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