ep68 - Insights into a Life of Discipleship with Jenny Sanders

In this episode of the Christian Book Blurb podcast, host Matt McChlery interviews author Jenny Sanders about her book 'Polished Arrows'. They discuss the metaphor of arrows in relation to God's work in our lives, the process of discipleship, the importance of community, and the challenges of forgiveness. Jenny shares insights on how to navigate the journey of faith, emphasizing the need for personal transformation and the role of relationships in spiritual growth. They also chat about Jenny's nomadic life of ministry, her love of chicken salad and her first date with her husband at the original Top Gun movie. Links Help keep this podcast on the web by simply buying me a coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattmcchlery Sponsor an episode of this podcast Click for Advertising info Visit Jenny Sanders' blog jennysanderswriter.co.uk Visit Matt McChlery's website mattmcchlery.com Takeaways God shapes us for His good purposes Discipleship involves a process of transformation. Saying goodbye to the old life is crucial for Christians. Forgiveness is essential for healing and freedom. Community is vital for effective discipleship. We must allow God to develop our spiritual grit. Forgiveness is a choice and a process. We need to be sharpened by others in our faith journey. God calls us to represent Him in a counter-cultural way. Writing can be a way to bring joy and hope to others. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Christian Book Blurb 00:30 Exploring 'Polished Arrows' and Its Metaphor 02:56 The Process of Arrow Making and Discipleship 06:09 Saying Goodbye to the Old Life 08:59 The Challenge of Forgiveness 15:04 The Importance of Community in Discipleship 18:46 Instructions for Being an Arrow 25:02 Jenny's Life and Writing Journey