Everyday Disciple Podcast

Here comes another opportunity to grow… change… improve our lives and relationships again. The New Year. Are you getting started on resolutions, planning or goal setting to make sure you don’t just sorta slide into another year? In this episode of the Lifeschool Podcast, we’ll give you some immediate steps to help you live with greater intentionality in the areas of your life that are really important. Most people spend a lot more time planning their vacation each year than stewarding the areas of life and ministry that are truly important. Learning to evaluate and intentionally grow in the “5 Treasures” of life will transform the way you look at goal setting and new year’s resolutions forever. In This Episode You’ll Learn: 3 Things to Avoid as you turn an eye toward next year. 5 Areas of your life that are more important than anything else when planning. Why we often measure and set goals for the wrong things each year. Immediate steps to help you start the New Year on the right foot. Caesar’s ‘5 Treasures Evaluation Tool’  [Free Download] Get started here... Time is unlike any other resource in the world: once it’s “spent” you cannot get it back. You can’t get more of it. Being serious about what you truly value and stewarding your time and treasures is honoring to God, and a big part of our discipleship and the discipleship of 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 leave an honest review for The Lifeschool 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: Download this 5 Treasures Evaluation Tool to set you up for future planning. Missio Publishing – More Missional Books and Resources Caesar Kalinowski’s Website and Blog with Loads of Resources  

On this very special “unplugged” episode of the Lifeschool Podcast, Caesar and Heath share a bit of their own family stories connected to Christmas when growing up. They’ll also talk about Christmas this year and what they love(d)!Grab a warm (or cold) drink, get comfy, and let’s get to know each other a little better! We want to thank you for being a part of this amazing Lifeschool journey with us this year. What a ride! And we sincerely hope that this holiday season is a blessing and that the good news of the Gospel, and the love of our heavenly Father, becomes bigger and more real for you in the year ahead.Happy Birthday Jesus!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 Lifeschool 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:Missio Publishing – More Missional Books and ResourcesCaesar Kalinowski’s Website and Blog with Loads of Resources 

As Christmas and all of the holidays roll around once more, you have to wonder... checking off the box of church services, gift giving, meals, and then back to life as usual... are we missing something? In this episode of the Lifeschool Podcast, we offer hope and suggestions on how your holiday traditions can shape your life going forward throughout the rest of the year. The holidays are a time when the traditions we enjoy become more and more important with each passing year. And these traditions help shape our family and community identity and how we live the rest of the year. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Some fun and powerful family traditions that Caesar and Heath practice. Why these traditions are an important part of our identity as a family. How these traditions have shaped the lives of our adult children in cool ways. How our family traditions are a HUGE picture of what God himself is like. Ways to have your holiday traditions be a picture of the Gospel. Get started here... What will be the “aroma and taste” that others experience when they are spending time with your family–during the holidays and throughout the rest of the year? Will it be a foretaste of Heaven and the Kingdom? Remember, that is why Jesus came–so that we would know our Father! 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 Lifeschool 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: Missio Publishing – More Missional Books and Resources Caesar Kalinowski’s Website and Blog with Loads of Resources  

Are you hearing voices in your head? I’m not suggesting you’re crazy, but you may be listening to people—from your past or present—that are shaping your self-image, value, and worldview in not-so-helpful ways. What voices are shaping your life the most? How do we discern what voice to listen to, which voice to follow? Are we even aware of which and whose voices are most dominant in our lives? There are voices out there telling you who you are, what you should want, who you should be. Who should you trust? In This Episode You’ll Learn: How to sort out all of the chatter coming your way each day. How to discern if God is speaking to you. The importance of other trusted friends “listening” with and for you. Why the voices you listen to shape your own voice in the world. How Jesus gave us his perfect filter to apply to all of these voices. Get started here... Jesus said, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me…” Whose voice are you listening to? 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 Lifeschool 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: Missio Publishing – More Missional Books and Resources Caesar Kalinowski’s Website and Blog with Loads of Resources  

In the past few weeks, we’ve seen a lot of public officials and celebrity types faced with accusations of wrongdoing, misconduct and unethical behavior. We would hope that all of these people would start with a good old-fashioned apology, but many don’t. It is doubtful that you’ll ever be faced with such public accusations, but hurts in relationships come up for all of us. In this episode of Lifeschool, we’ll show how to apologize the right... and wrong ways. An apology is not always, or necessarily connected with sin against God or another person...but often it is. An apology might be for something that you did, unintentionally, that ended up hurting another person or costing them something. How do you know the difference? In This Episode You’ll Learn: When you need to offer an apology. A biblical basis for apologizing, and what’s really behind it. The three "core" elements of a good apology. 4 things that can torpedo even your most well-intentioned apologies. The “big difference” for Christians when we apologize. Get started here... Putting off making an apology, when you know that you are the offending party, is selfish. And it is probably the result of self-love and/or fear of man issues. Ask God to give you the humility to go and make an honest and full apology, trusting him for the results. This episode will encourage you and help you move toward true reconciliation. 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 Lifeschool 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: Video of UCLA students “apologies”: A wrong way and two right ways to apologize. Missio Publishing – More Missional Books and Resources Caesar Kalinowski’s Website and Blog with Loads of Resources  

We all have those people in our lives that we’d rather not be around, but the holidays have a way of forcing us to deal with them–or not. In this episode of Lifeschool, we talk talk about how to handle those family members that you would rather not have to be around at the holidays. What is it about certain people that they just bug the heck out of us… or everyone? Is there a way to actually handle annoying people this holiday, or is it just best to avoid them altogether? In This Episode You’ll Learn: 10 behaviors that toxic people often display. 7 practical steps for dealing with annoying people this holiday. What the “thing behind the thing” is with their words and actions. How to avoid having your holidays ruined this year. How Christians can use these hard situations to display the gospel. Get started here... God loves those people that offend you as much as he loves you! Believe it or not, these types of hard situations within our family dynamics are often fertile ground for healing and restoration. This episode of Lifeschool may be one you need to hear–and share–before it’s too late! 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 Lifeschool 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: Missio Publishing – More Missional Books and Resources Caesar Kalinowski’s Website and Blog with Loads of Resources  

Love him or hate him, he’s a polarizing figure these days for sure. On this episode of Lifeschool, we talk about the President of the United States, Donald Trump. We ask the question: Is Trump killing the Church in America? Are you Republican… Democrat… conservative or liberal? Christian? However you identify yourself politically and spiritually, it is important to understand where all government and leadership gains authority. Who gives it to them, and who will they answer to for their use or misuse of power? In This Episode You’ll Learn: Does God authorize all leadership in government? What scripture really says about our national and local leaders. How Christians possess and enjoy a different and higher citizenship. The difference between “nationalism” and “patriotism”. If Trump and his leadership is killing the Church in America. Get started here... It is super important to remember that Jesus’ Kingdom stands above America and every nation of the earth. It is set apart and is an internal kingdom. One day, America and all its presidents will be a footnote in history, but God’s Kingdom will never end. 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 Lifeschool 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: Missio Publishing – More Missional Books and Resources Caesar Kalinowski’s Website and Blog with Loads of Resources  

Consistently we use male pronouns to refer to God… and that’s accurate. But maybe there's more to this amazing God and our understanding of him? Today on the Lifeschool podcast, we talk about the feminine aspects of God and his nature. This may surprise you! “God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” Right there in Genesis 1, God gives clues to the nature of the Trinity when describing how humans were created. “Let us create humans in our image to be like us…” In This Episode You’ll Learn: How in masculinity we get a sense of what God is like. How in femininity we get a sense of what God is like. Why God is both above/beyond gender, while embracing all of it. How the Holy Spirit is presented as feminine in nature throughout scripture. How Jesus used mothering imagery to describe his feeling for people. Get started here... At the heart of the public debate over gender and feminine equality issues is a gospel issue.  God created the world AND US to fill the world with his glory, not with our glory. Much of the arguments and rage around all of this leaves identity coming from God completely out of the conversation. 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 Lifeschool 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: Missio Publishing – More Missional Books and Resources Caesar Kalinowski’s Website and Blog with Loads of Resources  

If you are unsure of what or exactly who the Holy Spirit is, then this episode is for you. Today on the Lifeschool podcast, we talk about this least known and most misunderstood member of the Trinity, and we’ll show you why you need to get to know the Holy Spirit. Depending on your upbringing or past church experience, you may be “all about” the Spirit... or you may see the Holy Spirit as the weird uncle of the Trinity; he shows up once in awhile to utter some strange words, and you sorta politely wait for him to leave. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Who the Holy Spirit is (a person). The role the Spirit played throughout scripture. How Jesus was led and empowered his entire ministry by the Spirit. Why most pastors try and assume the role that the Spirit should have in their churches. Natural ways to begin to have a daily relationship with the Holy Spirit. Get started here... God has given you himself so he can always be with you! And so you can walk closely with him and live in his ways. If you are a believer in Jesus, the Bible teaches that you have been given God’s own indwelling Spirit. He wants to daily, moment-by-moment speak with you, guide you and remind you of his love for you. 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 Lifeschool 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: Missio Publishing – More Missional Books and Resources Caesar Kalinowski’s Website and Blog with Loads of Resources  

Halloween… that time of year when kids all go nuts, eat too much candy, and then crash after their sugar buzz wears off. But there’s more to it than all that. Today on the Lifeschool podcast, we talk about what may be the lowest hanging fruit of the year when it comes to relationship building and intentional missional engagement with your neighbors. Halloween has some “dark history,” and many of us were taught that this was a holiday you were supposed to avoid if you are a Christian. But the truth behind this annual event may surprise you. There’s no reason to miss out on this HUGE chance to bring redemption to your ‘hood. In This Episode You’ll Learn: The history of Halloween and how the church may have actually invented it. How the Gospel redeems culture instead of avoiding it. Why Christians can and should participate with radical generosity. How to move beyond the costumes and “trick-or-treat” with your neighbors How discipleship and mission will be showing up at your doorstep this Halloween. 7 ideas on ways to be more intentional and missional this year. Get started here... Regardless if you really love this tradition and go all out, or if you’re less into the whole dress-up and party thing, and whether you call it Halloween, trick-or-treat, Harvest Party or whatever, you can leave a lasting impression on people and really prime the pump for future missional opportunities.   What “divine appointments” may show up on the other side of your front door? 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? Leave a note in the comment section below! 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 Lifeschool 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: 7 Ideas for being missional this Halloween that Caesar and Heath share. Missio Publishing – More Missional Books and Resources Caesar Kalinowski’s Website and Blog with Loads of Resources