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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 18 MIN

679 Learning to Live as Jesus Would Live Your Life

from The Daily Grind · host John Spencer

Thursday, January 8th: Following Jesus is not about escaping real life or trying to imitate a first-century lifestyle. It’s about learning how Jesus would live your life—your schedule, your responsibilities, your limitations, and your relationships. In this episode of The Daily Grind, we explore discipleship as a deeply personal apprenticeship shaped by trust, attention, and faithfulness in ordinary moments. Drawing from The Divine Conspiracy and The Great Omission, this conversation invites listeners to move beyond abstract imitation and into lived formation. Jesus meets us where we are and teaches us how to live differently right there. Discipleship unfolds slowly, through small obediences, patient trust, and a growing confidence in God’s presence. You don’t need a different life to follow Jesus—you need to learn how he would live the one you’ve been given.⁠⁠Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.

Thursday, January 8th: Following Jesus is not about escaping real life or trying to imitate a first-century lifestyle. It’s about learning how Jesus would live your life—your schedule, your responsibilities, your limitations, and your relationships. In this episode of The Daily Grind, we explore discipleship as a deeply personal apprenticeship shaped by trust, attention, and faithfulness in ordinary moments. Drawing from The Divine Conspiracy and The Great Omission, this conversation invites listeners to move beyond abstract imitation and into lived formation. Jesus meets us where we are and teaches us how to live differently right there. Discipleship unfolds slowly, through small obediences, patient trust, and a growing confidence in God’s presence. You don’t need a different life to follow Jesus—you need to learn how he would live the one you’ve been given.⁠⁠Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.

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