Bryan Loritts Podcast The Hero's Journey of Discipleship | Luke 9:57-62
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Apr 14, 2025 
Bryan Loritts is a Teaching Pastor at The Summit Church and the President of The Kainos Movement, dedicated to promoting multiethnic congregations. He discusses the transformative journey of discipleship, focusing on the commitment and sacrifices required to truly follow Jesus. Bryan shares Clarence Jones' shift from comfort to joining the civil rights movement, illustrating the call to higher purposes. He also addresses modern misconceptions about commitment, urging listeners to prioritize spiritual missions over material success and engage actively within their communities.
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Clarence Jones and MLK
- Clarence Jones, a successful lawyer, was invited by MLK to join the civil rights movement.
- Initially refusing, he changed his mind after hearing King preach, becoming his personal lawyer and speechwriter.
The Hero's Journey of Discipleship
- Discipleship is about joining a transcendent mission, like the hero's journey described by Joseph Campbell.
- This journey involves leaving an ordinary life for an extraordinary one, requiring risk and faith.
Christianity vs. Discipleship
- Jesus' invitation is not simply to Christianity, but to discipleship, a life of following Him.
- This goes beyond quiet times and personal betterment; it's a complete life re-architecture around Jesus.
