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The True Discipleship Podcast

by Ayren and Morgan Nelson

Practical conversations to help you grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ.

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  1. Finding Compassion in Controversy: The Drag Last Supper at the Paris Olympics

    In this episode of "True Discipleship," Ayren and Morgan tackle one of the most provocative moments of the 2024 Paris Olympics: a controversial depiction of the Last Supper featuring drag performers. This artistic choice sparked widespread debate among Christians and the broader public, raising...

  2. Vacation Mode: How to Keep Your Faith Alive

    In this episode of the True Discipleship podcast, hosts Ayren and Morgan share their personal experiences and practical advice on staying connected to your faith during vacations and breaks from routine. From discussing the challenges of maintaining spiritual disciplines while traveling to…

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  3. From Tradition to Truth: Defending My Mother's Faith

    In this heartfelt episode of The True Discipleship Podcast, Ayren and Morgan delve into the deeply personal journey of questioning and rediscovering faith during challenging times. They share candid reflections on how 2020 sparked a reevaluation of their beliefs and traditions, exploring the…

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  4. Breaking Free of the Christian Bubble: Step Outside, Shine Your Light

    In this episode of the True Discipleship Podcast, Ayren and Morgan explore the concept of the "Christian bubble" and its impact on our faith and outreach. It's easy to find ourselves surrounded by like-minded believers, but what does this mean for our spiritual growth and ability to connect with...

  5. Faith and Tough Talks: When Should Christians Speak Up and When Should We Remain Silent?

    Welcome to another episode of the True Discipleship podcast! In today's discussion, Ayren and Morgan dive into a thought-provoking topic: "When should Christians mind their own business?" This episode explores the delicate balance between speaking up and staying silent, a challenge many believers...

  6. The Thin Line Between Judgment and Hypocrisy: A Christian Perspective

    Welcome to Episode 3 of Season 2 of the True Discipleship Podcast! In this week's episode, Aaron and Morgan tackle the complex and often misunderstood topic of judging others. What does it really mean to judge? How can Christians navigate the fine line between healthy judgment and hypocrisy? Dive...

  7. A Biblical Response to Harrison Butker's Commencement Speech

    In this episode of The True Discipleship Podcasts, join hosts Morgan and Ayren as they delve into a thoughtful discussion on Harrison Butker's recent commencement speech at Benedictine College. Harrison Butker, the renowned NFL kicker, delivered a somewhat controversial address that has sparked...

  8. We've Got Big News!!! - Embracing Christian Values as a Family

    Hosts: Ayren and Morgan Nelson Episode Description: In this heartwarming episode of the True Discipleship Podcast, hosts Ayren and Morgan Nelson share a special update with their listeners: the exciting news of their growing family! Join them as they reflect on the journey so far and discuss the...

  9. Operation Bless-A-Parent

    1. Share a story of a family in need: - Email [email protected] OR - Drop a Comment Under this Video OR - Send us a DM on Instagram or Facebook @TrueDiscipleshipPodcast 2. To donate financially: - Venmo your donation to @TDMedia AND - Be sure to send us your email address so we can...

  10. How to Survive the Comment Section - Christians N Culture Pt 4 (feat. Justin Mitchell from GoGoPowerup)

    CHECK OUT MORE OF JUSTIN'S CONTENT: GoGoPowerup Website: https://gogopowerup.com/ Justin's Twitch Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/gogopowerup GoGoPowerUp March Store: https://gogopowerup.com/store In this episode, we discuss how we as Christians should navigate internet toxicity: What We Talk...

  11. Our Passive Consumption of Entertainment - Christians N Culture Pt 3 (feat. Micah Thompson)

    In this episode, we discuss how we determine when entertainment is going too far. What We Talk About in this Episode: Are there limits to what should be expressed in the realm of entertainment? Is there such a thing as "too far" when it comes to media consumption? What does the Bible say about...

  12. What Do We Do With Disney? - Christians N Culture Pt 2 (Feat. The Disney Pastor)

    In this episode, we discuss how Christians should handle the frequent and jarring changes of the culture around us: Link to the TikTok Video We Mentioned: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTR9KMLY5/ Check out The Disney Pastor on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDisneyPastor What We Talk About in…

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  13. Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? - Christians N Culture Pt 1 (feat. Jonah Wiley - @the.bible.teacher)

    In this episode, we discuss whether or not Christians should celebrate Halloween: What We Talk About in this Episode: Who is @the.bible.teacher and why is he in trouble? What is our experience with Halloween? Is Halloween actually a good thing? Is the history of Halloween enough to throw it all…

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  14. ENTIRE SERIES: How to Find A Healthy Church

    Thank you so much for listening! Welcome to the True Discipleship Podcast, where we have practical conversations on what it means to be a passionate follower of Jesus. We are so thankful you chose to listen today and hope you gain a fresh perspective. With Jesus at the center, this is a community...

  15. Can Your Church Handle the Bible?| How to Find a Healthy Church Pt 3

    In this week's episode we take a look at Biblical qualifications for a pastor: What We Talk About in this Episode: Is there a need for deconstruction? Is there any merit to "progressive Christianity?" What role should the Bible play in the life of a believer? What should we do if we feel like the...

  16. Does Your Pastor Make the Cut? | How to Find a Healthy Church Pt 2

    In this week's episode we take a look at Biblical qualifications for a pastor: What We Talk About in this Episode: Are celebrity pastors a problem? Should celebrity pastors be a thing? What are the biblical qualifications for a pastor? Where do we get our own standards for pastors? How can we…

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  17. Should You Stay At Your Church? | How to Find a Healthy Church Pt 1

    In this week's episode we take a look at what the Bible has to say about the church and what a thriving Jesus community should look like: What We Talk About in this Episode: Acts and Hebrews' picture of a healthy church What makes a healthy church? What do you do if your church isn't "meeting…

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  18. Unity with the Church - Gospel Series Pt 3

    In this week's episode we take a look at Jesus's Prayer for Unity from John 17 We talk about: The weight of Jesus' Prayer for us Why is there so much division in the world? Why is there so much division in the Church? As individuals, what can we do to move towards greater unity. Resource(s)...

  19. Bonus Episode: Life Updates

    We wanted to share with you a little bit about where we've been and why we haven't released an episode in 2 months! Don't worry! All good stuff and we plan on getting back into a (somewhat) normal rhythm next week! Sorry for the delay!

  20. 009. Unity with God - Gospel Series Pt 2

    In this week's episode we take a look at the entire Bible to help us realize that the whole story is a beautiful tapestry showing us what it truly means to have union with God. We talk about: How a full view of the Gospel is necessary for true discipleship. Why saying a prayer one time may not be...

  21. 008. The Gospel Isn't Fair - Gospel Series Pt 1

    The Gospel isn't fair... it's good! And it isn't based on our own goodness, but it is fully dependent on the Goodness of God poured out so freely for all of us. In this episode, Morgan and Ayren discuss why we should never lose our wonder or excitement for the Gospel as we launch a brand new…

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  22. 007. Living a Life of Adventure with God

    We're trying something new this week! We decided to share a sermon that Ayren gave recently. In it, he talks about what it looks like to live life on adventure with God. As disciples, a life with Jesus should be (as Mike Yaconelli puts it) gloriously treacherous! But I doubt many of us would…

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  23. 006. What does it mean to Abide?

    Thank you so much for listening! Welcome to the true discipleship podcast, where we have practical conversations on what it means to be a passionate follower of Jesus. We are so thankful you chose to listen today and hope you gain a fresh perspective. With Jesus at the center, this is a community...

  24. 005. How to Change the World in 4 Simple Steps

    Map of Galilee: https://www.conformingtojesus.com/images/webpages/map_of_ancient_galilee_1.png Thank you so much for listening! If you're interested in opening one of our episodes in prayer, send us a DM or email and we'll let you know the next steps! A HUGE shoutout and thank you to Tommy…

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  25. 004. Worship That Hurts (feat. Tommy Niemann)

    Stay tuned all the way through the end of today's episode to hear a never-before-released song from Tommy Niemann. Thank you so much for listening! If you're interested in opening one of our episodes in prayer, send us a DM or email and we'll let you know the next steps! A HUGE shoutout and thank...

  26. 003. Everybody's Favorite Word: A Conversation on Accountability

    Thank you so much for listening! If you're interested in opening one of our episodes in prayer, send us a DM or email and we'll let you know the next steps! 0:01 - Welcome and Prayer (HUGE THANK YOU to Jade from Lima, NY!!!) 1:17 - What are we talking about today? 4:30 - What is accountability…

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  27. 002. Is Following Jesus Even Worth It?

    In this episode of The True Discipleship Podcast, Morgan and Ayren ask the question, "Is following Jesus worth it?" At one point or another we all have to answer this questions for ourselves, but we have to start by identifying what the IT is. 0:00 - Opening Prayer and Welcome 5:21 - What is…

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  28. 001. The Most Sure Job Description You'll Ever Have

    In the first episode of The True Discipleship Podcast, Morgan and Ayren talk about the idea of Biblical Discipleship and have a conversation on how well we're doing with upholding that idea. We explore what it means to actually FOLLOW after the ways of Jesus and what to do if we ever find…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Practical conversations to help you grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ.

HOSTED BY

Ayren and Morgan Nelson

Produced by Ayren Nelson

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