What if Church isn't the Goal?

In this episode of the Disciples Made Here Podcast, Drew Sodestrom and Heather Hodson take an honest look at one of the biggest questions facing the Church today. What if church attendance is not the goal, but discipleship is?Building on previous conversations around R Cubed discipleship, identity, calling, and the gospel, this episode invites us to rethink what we measure, what we prioritize, and how our structures shape the mission. Together, Drew and Heather explore how Sunday gatherings can unintentionally become a stumbling block when they replace everyday discipleship instead of equipping it.You will hear practical frameworks, real stories, and helpful metaphors that challenge consumer Christianity and invite us back to the heart of Jesus’ mission. This conversation is for pastors, church leaders, and everyday followers of Jesus who want to live as disciples who make disciples where they live, work, and play.In this episode, you will explore: • Why church attendance is not the mission Jesus gave us • How R1, R2, and R3 shape a biblical picture of discipleship • The danger of outsourcing discipleship to pastors or Sunday gatherings • How systems and structures influence what a church actually produces • What it looks like to design gatherings that equip people to scatter • Why discipleship is relational, everyday, and deeply intentionalIf you have ever wondered whether there is more to following Jesus than showing up on Sundays, this episode is an invitation to rethink the target and re-center on the Great Commission.Connect with Disciples Made Here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disciplesmadehere/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disciplesmadehereWebsite: https://vintagegrace.org/dmhpodcastShownotes: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CQPIn6IuRlVO5v552LAAhaJS9QfK4J3_?usp=sharing