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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2026 · 1H 19M

The Church Has Shrunken Discipleship. Jesus Didn't | Scott, Nelson, & Luke

from Ideas Have Consequences · host Disciple Nations Alliance

Episode Summary:What happens when most Christians have a definition of discipleship that's too small?For many believers, discipleship means Bible studies, church programs, quiet times, or spiritual disciplines. While all of these are important, what if they're only part of the picture?In this episode, Scott, Nelson, and Luke explore the most common definitions of discipleship, affirm what's right about each one, and explain what's missing. They argue that many Christians have unintentionally reduced discipleship to a handful of spiritual activities, leaving the Church with a fragmented vision of following Jesus and the Great Commission.More importantly, they present a fuller vision of discipleship, one that extends into every area of life. They explain why Jesus' command to "make disciples of all nations" only makes sense when we recover a robust understanding of what discipleship really is. Fragmented ideas about discipleship produce fragmented consequences for the Kingdom.In this episode:The difference between a disciple and discipleshipWhy discipleship is about every area of life, not just "spiritual" lifeHow the sacred-secular divide has shaped modern ChristianityWhy information alone doesn't produce transformationHow a biblical understanding of discipleship can transform individuals, churches, communities, and even nationsIf Jesus has authority over all things, then discipleship must include all things. This conversation will challenge you to rethink one of Christianity's most familiar words and recover a vision of discipleship that extends far beyond Sunday morning.Who is the Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA’s mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations. 👉 https://disciplenations.org/📌 Recommended Resources:       👉 Core Video: From Changed Hearts to Changed Nations | A Christian’s Purpose      👉 Our Short Core Training Videos: Core Message Videos – Disciple Nations Alliance        👉 Our Strategy - Disciple Nations Alliance      👉 Book: Discipling Nations - Darrow Miller 💻 Follow Us:     📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplenations     📽️YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscipleNationsAlliance/     📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplenations📩 Ask us anything: [email protected] Episode Webpage

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