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Discipleship on Repeat
by Matt & Chris
Just a couple of regular guys learning to be better disciples for Jesus Christ one day at a time by providing practical advice and encouraging others through sharing life experiences. Our goal in every episode is to entertain, enlighten and encourage you to grow in your walk with God. Send us your feedback at [email protected].
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Modern Day Idols: Money part 2
What Truly Satisfies?The world constantly pushes the idea that more is always better—more money, more stuff, more success. It convinces us that satisfaction is just one step beyond what we currently have. But Scripture tells a different story: contentment is true wealth. Real abundance isn’t found in accumulation, but in trusting God and being satisfied in what He’s already provided.We also confront the belief that money brings power and control—the ability to shape life on our own terms. Yet the Bible reveals a deeper truth: surrender leads to freedom. Letting go of control and trusting God breaks the grip of money and opens the door to peace. This episode invites you to step off the endless treadmill of “more” and discover the freedom found in contentment and surrender.Verses1 Timothy 6:6–8Ecclesiastes 5:10Hebrews 13:5Matthew 6:24James 4:13–152 Corinthians 9:7Acts 20:35Heart-check questionsAsk yourself honestly:•Do I feel safer with money than with God?•Do I obey God even when it costs financially?•Does generosity bring joy or anxiety?•Would losing income shake my identity?Wherever the answer reveals tension, that’s where spiritual work begins.How To Live It OutDaily•Pray: “God, You are my source.”•Thank Him for provision.Weekly•Give intentionally.•Review spending prayerfully.•Practice contentment.Monthly•Give beyond comfort somewhere.•Evaluate whether money is driving decisions.Keep Grinding!Matt & ChrisCreditsMusic from #UppbeatLicense code: NLGS37UZWW2FFUUEDisclaimerDiscipleship On Repeat, Matt, Chris, and affiliates are not a church, pastor, spiritual authority, or counseling service. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for the resulting consequences and impact.Text us your feedback and prayer requests!
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Modern Day Idols: Money part 1
What Are You Really Trusting?The world tells us money equals security—if you just had more, you’d finally feel safe. It also teaches that money defines your identity and success, measuring your worth by what you earn, own, and achieve. But Scripture flips that completely: true security is found in God alone, not in a bank account that can never fully satisfy.The Bible reminds us that our identity is not in wealth, but in sonship and stewardship—we are children of God entrusted with what He provides. And success isn’t accumulation; it’s faithfulness. This episode challenges you to examine where your trust really lies and invites you to break free from the quiet pull of money as an idol.VersesProverbs 11:28Matthew 6:25–34Psalm 20:7Matthew 6:33Luke 12:15Galatians 2:20Psalm 24:11 Corinthians 4:2Matthew 25:21Matthew 6:215 Signs money may be an idolAccording to Scripture and Christian teaching, money is becoming an idol when:1- It determines your sense of worth2- You feel secure only when finances are strong3- Obedience to God is compromised for financial gain4- Generosity feels threatening5- Anxiety about money dominates your thoughtsKeep Grinding!Matt & ChrisCreditsMusic from #UppbeatLicense code: NLGS37UZWW2FFUUEDisclaimerDiscipleship On Repeat, Matt, Chris, and affiliates are not a church, pastor, spiritual authority, or counseling service. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for the resulting consequences and impact.Text us your feedback and prayer requests!
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Idols Promo
An idol is anything that takes the place in our hearts that only God was meant to fill.Join us as we continue our series on idols!Keep Grinding!Matt & ChrisCreditsMusic from #UppbeatLicense code: NLGS37UZWW2FFUUEDisclaimerDiscipleship On Repeat, Matt, Chris, and affiliates are not a church, pastor, spiritual authority, or counseling service. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for the resulting consequences and impact.Text us your feedback and prayer requests!
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Word of the Year
Words are powerful. Words give direction. Words can bring focus. When we seek God, we will find Him. One way to seek God is by asking for a word for the year. Verses Genesis 1John 1:1Galatians 2:20Keep Grinding!Matt & ChrisCreditsMusic from #UppbeatLicense code: NLGS37UZWW2FFUUEDisclaimerDiscipleship On Repeat, Matt, Chris, and affiliates are not a church, pastor, spiritual authority, or counseling service. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for the resulting consequences and impact.Text us your feedback and prayer requests!
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Modern Day Idols: Comfort
In this episode, we’re uncovering the quiet idol most of us don’t even realize we’re serving: comfort. It promises ease and relief, but often steals our growth, courage, and obedience. Being a disciple of Jesus will cost us something…could be our comfort. VersesMatthew 16:24-26 Exodus 32Matthew 4:18-22Luke 14:25-33John 3:30How To Live It OutIdentify when choosing comfort over sacrifice. Does my choice of comfort lead me to or away from God? Decide to put God first (John 3:30) - am I seeking comfort or the comforter?Share with someone where you trust comfort more than God…then change it. Choose uncomfortability. Keep Grinding!Matt & ChrisCreditsMusic from #UppbeatLicense code: NLGS37UZWW2FFUUEDisclaimerDiscipleship On Repeat, Matt, Chris, and affiliates are not a church, pastor, spiritual authority, or counseling service. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for the resulting consequences and impact.Text us your feedback and prayer requests!
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5 Steps To Study The Bible
It’s hard to grow under a teacher if you’re not engaging with what they teach — and the same is true in our walk with Jesus. Being a disciple means learning from Him, and that starts with knowing His Word. If you’re finding it challenging to stay rooted in Scripture, you’re not alone. That’s why we’ve put together 5 practical tips to help you deepen your discipleship by diving into God’s Word with purpose and passion.VersesJohn 16:33Matthew 5:132 Timothy 3:16-17Matthew 7:1-5James 1:5Ephesians 2:8-9Romans 3:23-24Romans 5:1-2Psalms 119:11James 1:22How To Live It OutGet in your Bible and commit to read it daily. Follow the steps we discussed in the episode. Talk about what you’re learning in a group or with someone else. Keep Grinding!Matt & ChrisCreditsMusic from #UppbeatLicense code: NLGS37UZWW2FFUUEDisclaimerDiscipleship On Repeat, Matt, Chris, and affiliates are not a church, pastor, spiritual authority, or counseling service. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for the resulting consequences and impact.Text us your feedback and prayer requests!
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Answering His Call
Ever feel like you’re missing something in your life? Feel like you are supposed to be doing something, but don’t know what or where? It may be God calling you to service. We all have work to do, answer his call!VersesMatthew 28:19-20 Ephesians 4:11-12 1 Corinthians 12:4-12 Romans 12:6-8 James 1:5How To Live It OutPray daily: Ask God to show you where and how to serve.Discover your gifts: Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12, Ephesians 4 offer a roadmap.Start small: Encourage a friend, volunteer at church, share your testimony.Be consistent: Ministry is less about moments and more about a faithful lifestyle.Stay in community: You are strengthened and held accountable in the Body.Keep Grinding!Matt & ChrisCreditsMusic from #UppbeatLicense code: NLGS37UZWW2FFUUEDisclaimerDiscipleship On Repeat, Matt, Chris, and affiliates are not a church, pastor, spiritual authority, or counseling service. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for the resulting consequences and impact.Text us your feedback and prayer requests!
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5 Lies From Satan
Our minds are the battleground for our thoughts. The Devil speaks his lies into our minds to pull us away from God, but God is always there with the truth. In this episode learn how to identifying those lies and battle against them. VersesGenesis 3:1Revelation 12:9Matthew 4:1James 4:7Colossians 2:152 Timothy 2:13Romans 8:281 Corinthians 10:13Isaiah 45:51 Samuel 2:2Genesis 1:27Isaiah 42:8Matthew 4:1-11Philippians 2:5-8Ephesians 2:8-9John 15:5Hebrews 13:5-6Matthew 11:28-301 John 1:9Romans 5:20How To Live It OutKnow your identity - it’s defined by GodRecognize the lies by knowing the truth - an idle mind is the Devil’s playground Test your thoughts to see if they are in alignment with God’s wordKeep Grinding!Matt & ChrisCreditsMusic from #UppbeatLicense code: NLGS37UZWW2FFUUEDisclaimerDiscipleship On Repeat, Matt, Chris, and affiliates are not a church, pastor, spiritual authority, or counseling service. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for the resulting consequences and impact.Text us your feedback and prayer requests!
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Importance of Obedience
Culture tries to tell us what think, believe, say and do. The lies of this world try to pull us away from God. At the same time, God gives us direction to draw us closer to him. Either way we choose has consequences. Let’s discover why we should choose to obey God! VersesJames 1:22-25John 14:15 1 John 2:5–6Luke 22:39-42Romans 6:16-18 1 Samuel 15:22 Mark 12:33Hebrews 12:8-11 Ephesians 6:1James 2:18James 1:22 Psalm 119:1-2Matthew 7:21How to live it out:Ask God to speak to you and lead youListen and obey - don’t questionSimple obedience leads to greater obedience Keep Grinding!Matt & ChrisCreditsDefinition of obedience: What does the Bible say about obedience? | GotQuestions.orgMusic from #UppbeatLicense code: NLGS37UZWW2FFUUEDisclaimerDiscipleship On Repeat, Matt, Chris, and affiliates are not a church, pastor, spiritual authority, or counseling service. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for the resulting consequences and impact.Text us your feedback and prayer requests!
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Armor of God: Recap
We are in a spiritual war every day with the enemy. Be battle ready by putting on the Armor of God! Lets’s arm up daily and get engaged in the fight! VersesJohn 10:10 Ephesians 6:10-17 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Romans 12:2 1 Kings 22:29-31, 34 Ephesians 6:18 How to live it outArm up every day Increased awareness - ID the enemy (not people)Pray in the Spirit - areas of weakness - use the armor Keep Grinding!Matt & ChrisCreditsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/icosphere/hidden-enemyLicense code: RPVUOM5SXZCMGFL6DisclaimerDiscipleship On Repeat, Matt, Chris, and affiliates are not a church, pastor, spiritual authority, or counseling service. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for the resulting consequences and impact.Text us your feedback and prayer requests!
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Armor of God: Recap promo
Join us next week for the conclusion to the Armor of God series. See ya then!Keep Grinding!Matt & ChrisCreditsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/icosphere/hidden-enemyLicense code: RPVUOM5SXZCMGFL6DisclaimerDiscipleship On Repeat, Matt, Chris, and affiliates are not a church, pastor, spiritual authority, or counseling service. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for the resulting consequences and impact.Text us your feedback and prayer requests!
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Armor of God: Sword of the Spirit
We are in a spiritual war every day with the enemy. Be battle ready by putting on the Armor of God! It’s time to go on the offensive, so grab your Sword of the Spirit and get engaged in the fight! VersesJohn 10:10 Ephesians 6:10-17 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 John 1:1-3 Hebrews 4:12-13 Romans 12:1 Psalms 119:11 Matthew 26:51 Exodus 2:11-13 Isaiah 55:11 1 Samuel 17:45 Jude 1:9 Zechariah 3:2 Matthew 4:1-11 Deuteronomy 8:3 Psalms 91:11-12 Deuteronomy 6:16 Deuteronomy 6:13 James 4:7 John 6:63 How to live it out You can’t fight off the enemy without your sword!Use the sword to carve off the evil from our lives. Get #SpirituallyLeanStick to the battle plan, use the sword, don’t get fancy and be confident. Keep Grinding!Matt & ChrisCreditsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/icosphere/hidden-enemyLicense code: RPVUOM5SXZCMGFL6DisclaimerDiscipleship On Repeat, Matt, Chris, and affiliates are not a church, pastor, spiritual authority, or counseling service. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for the resulting consequences and impact.Text us your feedback and prayer requests!
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Armor of God: Helmet of Salvation
We are in a spiritual war every day with the enemy. Be battle ready by putting on the Armor of God! Grab your Helmet of Salvation and get engaged in the battle! VersesJohn 10:10 Ephesians 6:10-17 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Romans 5:6-8 Romans 10:9-10Romans 6:23 2 Corinthians 5:17 Matthew 6:13 Jeremiah 29:11 1 Peter 1:3-6Galatians 5:22-23Romans 5:9-11 James 5:16 Philippians 4:8 Romans 12:2 2 Corinthians 10:5 Mental Health Crisis Lifeline call 988 How to live it out Put your helmet on! Remember whose you are!Take thoughts captive, Replace don’t ChaseConfess in community and Renew your mind, Fight from VictoryKeep Grinding!Matt & ChrisCreditsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/icosphere/hidden-enemyLicense code: RPVUOM5SXZCMGFL6DisclaimerDiscipleship On Repeat, Matt, Chris, and affiliates are not a church, pastor, spiritual authority, or counseling service. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for the resulting consequences and impact.Text us your feedback and prayer requests!
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Armor of God: Shield of Faith
We are in a spiritual war every day with the enemy. Be battle ready by putting on the Armor of God! Grab your Shield of Faith and get engaged in the battle! VersesJohn 10:10 Ephesians 6:10-16 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Hebrews 11:1 Ephesians 2:8-9Romans 10:9-10 Romans 10:17 Genesis 3:1 Matthew 4:1-11 1 John 5:4-5 Galatians 3:11-12 James 2:14-18, 26 Hebrews 12:1-3 Romans 5:1-2How to live it out- Get some faith exercise! Stretch and flex our faith.- Check your shield. Are you wearing all of the armor? - Use Shield of Faith in community. Faith is contagiousCreditsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/icosphere/hidden-enemyLicense code: RPVUOM5SXZCMGFL6Keep Grinding!Matt & ChrisText us your feedback and prayer requests!
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Armor of God: Shoes of Peace
We are in a spiritual war every day with the enemy. Be battle ready by putting on the Armor of God! Lace up your Shoes of Peace and engage in the battle! Verses of the weekJohn 10:10 Ephesians 6:10-15 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Matthew 6:25-34 NIV1 Corinthians 14:33 Philippians 4:5-7John 16:33John 20:19-20 John 14:27 1 Peter 3:14-16Matthew 28:18-20 Matthew 5:9 2 Thessalonians 3:5, 16Proverbs 11:14Proverbs 12:15How to live it out- Keep your shoes on! Be ready to stand firm in God’s peace- Be ready to make peace- If you find yourself with anxiety during chaos, refocus on JesusCreditsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/icosphere/hidden-enemyLicense code: RPVUOM5SXZCMGFL6Keep Grinding!Matt & ChrisText us your feedback and prayer requests!
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Armor of God: Breastplate of Righteousness
We are in a spiritual war every day with the enemy. Equip yourself with the Armor of God! Put on the Breastplate of Righteousness and get engaged in the battle! Verses for the weekJohn 10:10 NIVEphesians 6:10-14 Jeremiah 17:9 Psalm 51:10-12 Proverbs 4:23 Romans 3:21-26 1 John 3:9-10 Revelation 22:11 1 Timothy 6:11 Romans 8:11 Thessalonians 5:8Romans 12:1-2How to live it out - Be in relationship with Jesus, put on His positional righteousness - Actively pursue being righteous, create working space for the Holy Spirit- Guard our hearts by renewing our minds in the word consistently CreditsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/icosphere/hidden-enemyLicense code: RPVUOM5SXZCMGFL6Keep Grinding!Matt & ChrisText us your feedback and prayer requests!
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Armor of God: Belt of Truth
We are in a spiritual war every day with the enemy. Be battle ready by putting on the Armor of God! Get engaged in the battle by starting with the Belt of Truth. Verses for the weekEphesians 6:10-14 Matthew 4:1-10 John 8:31-32John 14:6 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 John 10:25-28Exodus 12:11 How to live it out⁃Put on the Armor of God to start every day (don’t leave home without it!)⁃Daily immerse ourselves in the truth of God’s word⁃Surround yourself with community armed and ready for battle CreditsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/icosphere/hidden-enemyLicense code: M1MDHOPOWQARJOBQKeep Grinding!Matt & ChrisText us your feedback and prayer requests!
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Power of Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a critical part of Christianity and is so powerful, yet we are often reluctant to give or receive it. Jesus gave his life for us so we could be forgiven. Shouldn’t we forgive as well? Verses of the week:Mark 11:25 Psalms 32:1-2 Psalms 130:1-4Colossians 2:13-14 1 John 1:9 Matthew 19:191 Corinthians 13:4-7 Matthew 5:23-24 Matthew 18:21-22Luke 24:46-47How to live it out:Cycle of Forgiveness: God forgives us > we receive forgiveness > we forgive ourselves > we forgive others > others receive forgiveness from us and GodCredits: The most shocking truth about forgivenesshttps://youtube.com/shorts/UGVZq9jbVW0?si=bct78hRUrBYuOpkSMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/to-the-futureLicense code: 5996DPMCHLLSJZIJKeep Grinding!Matt & ChrisText us your feedback and prayer requests!
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Developing Authentic Friendships
Does loneliness have a grip on you? Do you just have social media friends or do you have genuine friendships in your life? Let’s discuss how to intentionally develop authentic friendships. Verses of the Week:Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Galatians 6:1-6Proverbs 18:24 1 Samuel 18:1-4How to live it out:⁃ Be the person you want to befriend ⁃ Look at the direction of your life, become friends with people that are going the direction you want to go⁃ Make the effort to go first Credits:What does friendship look like in Americahttps://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/10/12/what-does-friendship-look-like-in-america/#:~:text=A%20narrow%20majority%20of%20adults,they%20have%20no%20close%20friends.New APA poll: One in Three Americans Feel Lonely Every weekhttps://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/news-releases/new-apa-poll-one-in-three-americans-feels-lonely-e49 Loneliness Statistics: How Many People Are Lonelyhttps://www.discoveryaba.com/statistics/loneliness#:~:text=Over%2060%25%20of%20adults%20in,are%20the%20loneliest%20age%20groupMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/soddenLicense code: VU2GAGAQS6AW5KFWKeep Grinding!Matt & ChrisText us your feedback and prayer requests!
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Dealing With Doubt
Have you ever doubted God? If we are honest, we all have doubts. What is the evidence of God in our lives? How do we know that God is real? How we respond to doubts shows where we put our faith. Verses of the week:John 20:27Genesis 18:16-33 Galatians 5:22-251 Kings 17:2-6How to live it out:It’s ok to doubtWhat are we living for?What evidence in our lives point back to Jesus?Keep grinding!Matt & ChrisCredits:A Conversation With Cliffe Knechtle About Christianity’s Toughest Topics https://youtu.be/qbHKi-mpzoo?si=ndEgj4woUt7DI9dfMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/zayner/fallingLicense code: XC53QTKRXE4EOUBFText us your feedback and prayer requests!
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Lessons from Rahab
Do you feel like your past disqualifies you from serving God’s purpose? Don’t let your past hold you back. You don’t need to get cleaned up to be used by God. He has work for you today just as you are! Being obedient can be challenging, especially if we are scared. But taking risks for God will grow our faith. God used Rahab in the midst of the sinful life she was living all because she was willing to take a risk for God. Let’s be bold in our faith, just like Rahab. Verses of the Week:Joshua 2:1-11Numbers 13 & 14Joshua 6Hebrews 11:31James 2:25Matthew 1:5 (corrected)How to live it out: Take risks in faith - faith without works is deadBe obedient in faith even though we are scaredWe can’t let our past hold us back from God’s call on our lifeKeep grinding!Matt & ChrisCredits:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/stellar-escapeLicense code: JW4WLG6X5M8FQAABText us your feedback and prayer requests!
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Is faith enough?
Join us as we discuss the differences between authentic and second hand faith. Fortunately we are saved by grace but our faith should urge us to take action for God. Are you serving God wholeheartedly or are you checking a box? Works of faith lead us to Godly rewards. It’s up to us to take the first step. Verses of the week:James 2:14-18Hebrews 11:1Ephesians 2:8-9Romans 11:6Titus 2:13-14James 2:20-22Revelation 22:12Matthew 25:31-46Matthew 7:21-23Isaiah 6:8How to live it out:Pray and invite God to reveal opportunities you can be sent out to serve others (Isaiah 6:8) Be obedient to Holy Spirit’s prompting. Help others like we are serving Jesus. “We get to do this!”Keep grinding! Matt & ChrisText us your feedback and prayer requests!
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ACTS prayer model
Do you need to start praying, but don’t know how? Or do you want to be more consistent and strengthen your prayer life? Today’s episode has the tools you need to start and develop your prayer life! Stay tuned!Prayer Model:A - AdorationC - ConfessionT - Thanksgiving S - SupplicationToday’s Verses:Ephesians 6:18-20 (corrected time 11:15ish)Philippians 4:6Mark 1:35-38James 5:16Psalms 79:9, 139:1Isaiah 6:8Luke 11:4, 18:1Matthew 6:9-141 Thessalonians 5:16-18Action steps:1.Put the ACTS prayer model in use2.Pray boldly3.Pray for something only God can doThank you for listening!Matt & Chris Text us your feedback and prayer requests!
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Discipleship
We lay out our goals for the podcast and discuss ways to help you become a better disciple for Christ. Action Steps: 1. Be in the word daily.2. Pray consistently.3. Spend quiet time with the Lord.4. Follow promptings with obedience. Today’s verses:Matthew 4: 19Luke 14: 25-33Matthew 28: 18-2Luke 9: 23-25We hope you enjoy this episode. Get out and shake some hands left handed and keep grinding! Text us your feedback and prayer requests!
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Our story
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Just a couple of regular guys learning to be better disciples for Jesus Christ one day at a time by providing practical advice and encouraging others through sharing life experiences. Our goal in every episode is to entertain, enlighten and encourage you to grow in your walk with God. Send us your feedback at [email protected].
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