#193: Spiritual Health: Disciple making with Kirk Freeman

INSIDE: What is disciple making? How do we do it? What does it look like to make disciples when your schedule is full? And how can you possibly disciple your teenagers?

When I really stop and think about it, going and making disciples sounds intimidating. How do I do it? What does it even look like? Is it One More Thing to add to my already full schedule?

But as today’s guest points out, disciple-making is as easy and light as enjoying and following Jesus and helping others enjoy and follow Jesus. Discipleship is a gift from Jesus that we get to receive. It’s not a “have to” situation; it’s a “look what I get to do with my Father” situation. Because making disciples can feel big and weighty, I invited pastor and author Kirk Freeman to the show.

In today’s episode, you’ll receive practical strategies and anchoring truths as you learn about how disciple making relates to spiritual health. You’ll learn:

Starting points for disciple-making,
How to make disciples when you’re low on time,
And how to spiritually lead your teenager.

Disciple Making

“Jesus, I would like to be included.” – Kirk Freeman
“Jesus, what can I do with drive time, meal time, and bedtime to make the most of those short but really valuable moments?”- Kirk Freeman
“It’s arrogant for me to presume that I can measure what God is doing in the spiritual realm.” – Kirk Freeman
“It feels really good to just stay in step with Jesus.” – Kirk Freeman

Spiritual health

“Be intentional with the time you have.” – Kirk Freeman
“God is way more generous than I often think.” – Kirk Freeman
“Within the contours of your life experience, you can experience joy in Jesus.” – Kirk Freeman
“Because God is God, there is nothing I can do that He can’t do better.” – Kirk Freeman

How to spiritually lead your teenagers

Follow Jesus yourself
Apologize
Be in a small group
Pray the “Include Me” prayer, and then share what happened with your teen

Two mindsets to serve you well as you make disciples

Embrace the “Get To Follow” mindset through praying, caring, and sharing
Remember that God does not need you.

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