Next Gen Discipleship

Who are you bringing up with you as you ascend? In this episode of ASCEND, Pastor Justin and Pastor Melissa challenge us to rethink discipleship. This conversation is about far more than parenting or the next generation—it’s about every person God has placed within our reach. Looking at Joshua and Judges 2, they unpack the sobering reality that an entire generation grew up not knowing the Lord because what had been experienced wasn’t intentionally passed on. Discipleship isn’t optional—it’s the Great Commission. Jesus never built a classroom. He built people. He walked slowly, gave His time, shared His life, called out purpose, and invited others to follow Him. Real discipleship happens around dinner tables, in homes, at work, at church, and in everyday moments. Whether you’re raising children, mentoring a coworker, investing in students, leading a volunteer team, or simply making room for someone in your life, God has called you to pour into others. We aren’t reservoirs—we’re rivers. What God pours into us is meant to flow through us. This episode is a challenge to slow down, make room for people, and intentionally raise up those who will go farther than we ever could. Records are meant to be broken. Give someone your shoulders to stand on—not just your footsteps to follow. Challenge: Rise higher… and invite someone else to climb with you.