The Lost Art of Presence and Discipleship | Ep 29

What if one of the greatest obstacles to spiritual formation is our inability to be fully present?Continuing the exploration of time as a key element of formation, Brian Fisher examines how modern assumptions about productivity, efficiency, technology, and busyness shape our relationships with God, others, ourselves, and creation. Drawing on insights from Dallas Willard, Curt Thompson, and Kelly Kapic, he argues that discipleship is not merely about acquiring information but becoming the kind of person who thinks, loves, and relates like Jesus.The episode explores the relationship between evangelism and discipleship, challenges the modern church's emphasis on information transfer, and asks whether sermons, programs, and events can substitute for intentional communities of formation. Along the way, Brian invites listeners to consider a difficult question: Are we present enough to be transformed?As the conversation unfolds, we discover that meaningful relationships, authentic dialogue, and intentional presence may be far more important to spiritual growth than we realize.Join us online! Web: ⁠⁠soilandroots.org⁠⁠ Substack: ⁠ https://soilandroots.substack.com/