Everyday Disciple Podcast

Many churches and leaders are constantly chasing the next big thing, hoping it’ll spark growth or keep people engaged. But so often, these changes fall flat and don’t lead to real transformation. So how do we stay truly motivated—and help others desire a lifestyle of discipleship and mission that lasts? In this episode of the podcast, we show you how "Gospel Motivation" shapes the way we lead our churches, communities, and families—and what happens when we rely on anything else. This goes deeper than hype or hustle. It’s about living from the inside out. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why the “American Dream” might be quietly pulling you away from mission How what we believe in our heads shapes the affections of our hearts Why the gospel reorients all of our motivations and desires What makes a life of faith attractive—or unappealing—to others Get started here… From this episode:` “It can be hard to rightly motivate people on mission… we have well-worn grooves, patterns, and language that end up being more law than grace, more hard work than gospel freedom. To grow in your gospel fluency and learn the 'language of the gospel', I want to invite you to a powerful, free training and webinar I’m hosting… The Gospel in Everyday Life. Reserve your spot now. I know of no other training that can change your life as much in one hour!” Each week the Big 3 will give you immediate action steps to get you started. Download today’s BIG 3 right now. Read and think over them again later. You might even want to share them with others… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them.   Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Free Training Seminar Caesar Offered: Gospel In Everyday Life Coaching with Caesar and Tina in discipleship and missional living. Discipleship and Missional Resources  

So many people were never taught the basic skills needed for everyday life—let alone how to see it all through the lens of the gospel. Discipleship isn’t just a transfer of biblical knowledge or theology; it’s about helping people actually live as part of God’s family. And in many ways, it’s like reparenting others in light of what our Father now says is true about them. This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we talk about how discipleship often mirrors what it’s like raising kids. Over the years, I’ve seen the same patterns in our missional community that my wife and I walked through while raising our own kids. It’s slow. It’s beautiful. It takes grace and patience. But it’s how people learn to live out their new identity in Christ. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why discipleship is truly a form of reparenting people The key areas in life where people need help learning to live like God’s kids Why traditional discipleship often misses the mark on real life transformation How God equips us to be spiritual parents who walk with others in love and grace. Get started here... From this episode: “Teaching, modeling and sharing the love of God and his grace with others is our highest calling! In Christ, we have been given a new identity, we share in his authority here on Earth, and we have inherited great privilege as sons and daughters of the King. Walking in light of all of this and teaching younger siblings (in both age or maturity) how the gospel speaks into and transforms all of life is a privilege and part of Jesus’ great co-mission to us all.”   Each week the Big 3 will give you immediate action steps to get you started. Download today’s BIG 3 right now. Read and think over them again later. You might even want to share them with others… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them.   Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching and Mentorship in Discipleship as a Lifestyle by Caesar and his wife Tina Missio Publishing– Resources for missional living and group training In light of today’s topic, you might find this helpful: The Best Parenting Advice I Ever Got  

Many Christians unknowingly speak two languages — one for everyday life and another for talking about God, faith, and spirituality. But what if the words we use are actually confusing and off-putting to those outside the Church? In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we explore how the language we use can either draw people in or push them away. We’ll unpack some of the top Christianese phrases, why they’re problematic, and how to communicate the gospel more clearly — just like Jesus did. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How the language we use as a church shapes our culture and perception The Top 10 Christianese words or phrases and what they really mean What our words say to those outside the Church — and how to rethink them Practical steps to grow in gospel fluency and speak more clearly about faith Get started here... From this episode: “The Bible and our Christian faith are all relevant… unless we shroud everything in insider language and weird terms that others can’t understand or it puts them off. Jesus spoke in everyday language because he saw his relationship with his Father (and ours) as a normal part of life as a human. We can learn to put aside our cultural oddities and speak like Jesus spoke.”   Each week the Big 3 will give you immediate action steps to get you started. Download today’s BIG 3 right now. Read and think over them again later. You might even want to share them with others… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them.   Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Get a free copy of Caesar’s book BIGGER GOSPEL and Learn to Speak the Good News of the Gospel Into Everyday Life!   Click Here Now. Gospel Primer - An 8 Week Guide to Transformation in Community Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina  

There’s no such thing as a “typical” week in the life of a missional community. Healthy rhythms often follow surprisingly simple patterns, and family schedules don’t have to be crazy packed to live on mission. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Caesar shares a running narrative from the daily journals of a married father in a missional community. You’ll get a glimpse into the organized and organic interactions that arise as they live as a family on mission for one week. It’s messy, it’s glorious, and it’s a powerful look at real-life discipleship in action. In This Episode You’ll Learn: How a married couple with three kids lives on mission together. The gospel-intentionality woven into their everyday life. Why living this way in community doesn’t overload their schedule. How to invite others into your daily rhythms for deeper discipleship. Get started here… From this episode: "Did you notice that there are really only two or three interactions with the Missional Community during this week that fall outside their normal daily and weekly rhythms? I also hope you see that one of the takeaways from this family’s schedule is that everything is moving outward with regard to its activities, responsibilities, and relationships. Growth is happening as the family includes others, more and more frequently, into the mix. Treating everyone like family."   Each week the Big 3 will give you immediate action steps to get you started. Download today’s BIG 3 right now. Read and think over them again later. You might even want to share them with others… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them.   Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Watch this short summary of Caesar teaching the 6 Gospel Rhythms Download this FREE 6 Rhythms Guide full of ideas to get you started.  Discipleship as a Lifestyle training workshop. Videos and Step-by-step worksheets.  

I grew up going to church Sunday after Sunday. Discipleship, if and when it happened, was a series of classes or a 9-week curriculum that we went through. The problem with that was… it didn’t really work. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’ll share Part 2 of seven simple yet important steps to living a lifestyle of discipleship where the gospel speaks good news into and shapes every area of life. Discipleship was always meant to happen with others in community. What’s keeping you and your people from moving beyond a weekend-to-weekend spirituality into a lifestyle of discipleship and mission with family, friends, and other amazing folks God has brought into your life? Let’s get started. In This Episode You’ll Learn: How to identify who is "leaning in" to relationship and a possible faith journey with you. How to begin to have simple, daily conversations with the Holy Spirit connected to your discipleship and leading others to faith. Why predictable patterns in your life are key to building relationships on mission. How to get help to start on all of this right away. Get started here... From this episode: "Discipleship is a lifestyle—not a series of classes and then you’re finished. These 7 “moves” and rhythms will work for you too and you’ll have a plan to move forward instead of creating a patchwork quilt type of discipleship and group leader training process." Each week the Big 3 will give you immediate action steps to get you started. Download today’s BIG 3 right now. Read and think over them again later. You might even want to share them with others… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them.   Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Register for the 7 Moves to Missional Course at 80% off! Coaching and Mentorship with Caesar & his wife Tina  

Our Christian faith was always meant to be lived vibrantly, like a family—not just a once-a-week event. 'Missional Communities' are a proven (biblical) way to engage people in everyday rhythms of family discipleship and mission, reaching both believers and those not yet following Jesus. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we dive into Part 1 of seven simple steps to help you lead your people toward a “faith in practice,” where family life naturally extends outward to include others in mission. These steps may seem simple or even obvious, but they work—and they’re just the beginning. Apply them, and there’s no limit to how far they can take you. In This Episode You’ll Learn: What keeps a lot of churches and small groups stuck in a “me-focused” mode. The difference between a weekly small group and a true “family on mission”. Why understanding and embracing a bigger gospel is at the center of a missional life. The first three of seven proven steps to make family discipleship and mission simple. How to get help to start on all of this right away. Get started here... From this episode: "Discipleship is a lifestyle—not a series of classes and then you’re finished. Every Christian is truly a missionary right where they live. These are the first important steps that a family, group, or church needs to embrace and grow in, or they’ll never really have a healthy missional life or community with others." Each week the Big 3 will give you immediate action steps to get you started. Download today’s BIG 3 right now. Read and think over them again later. You might even want to share them with others… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them.   Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Register for the 7 Moves to Missional Course at 80% off! Coaching and Mentorship with Caesar & his wife Tina  

Very few of us grew up in perfect homes with parents who modeled a flawless marriage. Real intimacy and unity in marriage takes intentionality, growth, and a lifelong commitment to love and bearing with one another. On this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, Caesar and his wife, Tina, share 7 “secrets” that have helped them stay connected and united through more than 36 years of marriage. You’ll definitely want to take notes! In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why your marriage may be the clearest picture of the gospel others will see What date nights can and can’t do for your relationship Why getting away without the kids is more important than you think 7 secrets that have helped us stay united for the long haul Get started here… From this episode: “Don’t hide your marriage imperfections. Find a community of trusted believers that are on your team and are mature enough they’ll speak the truth in love to you when needed. Seek wise counseling when you are stuck or at an impasse. Don’t assume if you sweep issues and patterns under the rug long enough, they’ll go away. Bring them into the light!” Each week the Big 3 will give you immediate action steps to get you started. Download today’s BIG 3 right now. Read and think over them again later. You might even want to share them with others… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them.   Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching with Caesar and Tina in discipleship and missional living. Free Discipleship and Missional Resources In light of today’s topic, you might find this helpful: 5 Steps To An Awesome Date Night With Your Spouse  

If you’ve felt like life just keeps getting in the way of living on mission—even with your spouse, kids, or those closest to you—there may be deeper reasons behind your lack of motivation. This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’re digging into why we procrastinate and how that hesitation can quietly kill our efforts in discipleship and mission. In This Episode You’ll Learn: The 3 major underlying causes of procrastination What procrastination looks like in discipleship and missional living How putting off action might be a form of not trusting God Ways the gospel speaks to this issue and how to get “unstuck.” Get started here… From this episode: “Be honest with yourself when it comes to understanding if you have ever really intentioned to live a lifestyle of discipleship and mission. It may not be procrastination you’re suffering from; it could be that the gospel you understand, and live in light of, is too small and is primarily about your personal happiness.”   Each week the Big 3 will give you immediate action steps to get you started. Download today’s BIG 3 right now. Read and think over them again later. You might even want to share them with others… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them.   Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching with Caesar and Tina in discipleship and missional living. Free Discipleship and Missional Resources  

Living as a family on mission in community with others is a big shift—and a big commitment. It gets even trickier when you’re trying to start or transition a small group that originally formed for reasons other than discipleship and mission. This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’re asking the honest question: Why is missional living so hard? We'll unpack some of the common challenges and give you practical tips, hope, and encouragement for when things feel tough. Sure, it might feel hard at first… (because it is!). But once you've experienced the beauty of gospel-centered community—living like a true spiritual family—there’s no going back to simply checking the church box on Sundays. In This Episode You’ll Learn: The key differences between a traditional small group and a true missional community How time, schedules, personal preferences, and priorities shape our ability to live this out Why it’s crucial for married couples to be aligned in mission What a sustainable, healthy pace looks like for long-term community life Get started here... From this episode: “I have seen a lot of communities that have had real issues because the networks of friends were so varied or far apart. And I know a lot of churches have traditional Small Groups that were formed based on what night of the week worked for folks at the church to get together and have pie and discuss the sermon from last Sunday…But, when you commit to doing Missional Community together, you are essentially committing to be a family together. To do life together.”   Each week the Big 3 will give you immediate action steps to get you started. Download today’s BIG 3 right now. Read and think over them again later. You might even want to share them with others… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them.   Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching with Caesar and Tina in discipleship and missional living. Free Discipleship and Missional Resources  

The difference between introverts and extroverts is one of the most misunderstood aspects of personality. So many people get it wrong, leading to myths and assumptions that just don’t hold up. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’re setting the record straight. We’ll break down the biggest misconceptions and uncover how both introverts and extroverts play a vital role in living together as a family on mission. The truth is, we all have moments when we crave solitude and quiet—Jesus certainly did. And at times, even the most introverted among us step into social settings and engage with others—just like Jesus often did. Understanding this balance is key to thriving together. In This Episode You'll Learn: How introversion has nothing to do with “being shy” Why extroverts don’t always have to be the life of the party How spouses that are on opposite ends of this can better understand each other Ways culture has taught us to hide our self-love behind these distinctions Why we need each other to be more fully like Jesus and make disciples Get started here… From this episode: "Remember, whether introverted or extroverted God has gifted you differently than others AND he knows who will be a good fit for you relationally. Let God lead you to those “people of peace” who will love you for who you are. Extroverts are great for drawing a crowd, and introverts are more naturally drawn to fewer folks but go deeper into relationship. We need both in our missional communities." Each week the Big 3 will give you immediate action steps to get you started. Download today’s BIG 3 right now. Read and think over them again later. You might even want to share them with others… Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Join us on Facebook and take part in the discussion! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please subscribe and leave an honest review for The Everyday Disciple Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them.   Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Coaching with Caesar and Tina in discipleship and missional living. Free Discipleship and Missional Resources