Discipleology Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Discipleology is a new podcast devoted to helping people walk the path of discipleship. Join hosts Michael Kelley and Andrew Hudson as they explore the theology, science, and real-world best practice behind what really works in discipleship.
Date: May 18, 2025 God’s Hand in Restoring Our Lives The Point: God restores us as we are obedient to Him. Get Into the Study Share the following after discussing Question 1: In early April, archaeologists in Egypt found the tomb of Prince Waserif Re, son of King Userkaf. The tomb was found behind a […]
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Date: May 11, 2025 God’s Hand in Meeting Others’ Needs The Point: God blesses as we serve others. Get Into the Study Share the following as you discuss Question 1: President Trump and First Lady Melania hosted the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on April 21, with an estimated 30 thousand people in attendance. […]
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Date: April 27, 2025 God’s Hand in Calling Us to Serve The Point: God invites us to join Him in His work. Get Into the Study Share the following as you read and discuss the opening “The Bible Meets Life.” After promising to celebrate her success in the White House while on the campaign trail, […]
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Date: April 20, 2025 The Ultimate Sign The Point: Jesus’s resurrection makes eternal life possible. Get Into the Study TEXT Have you heard of microplastics? What about “forever chemicals?” Research shows that microplastics particles, “smaller than a grain of rice, can harm reproductive, digestive and respiratory health, potentially leading to colon and lung cancers,” as […]
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Date: April 13, 2025 The Sign of His Power over Death The Point: Jesus offers us the hope of a new life. Get Into the Study On February 19, officials in Egypt announced the most significant discovery since “King Tut’s” tomb was found in 1922. According to the BBC, “Thutmose II is best known for […]
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Date: April 6, 2025 The Sign of His Light The Point: Only through Jesus can we truly see. Get Into the Study Use the following information to introduce Question #1. In February 2025, the Invictus Games, a nine-day “adaptive sports competition” for wounded, ill, and injured service members was held in Vancouver, Canada. More than […]
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Date: March 30, 2025 The Sign of His Presence The Point: In Jesus’s presence, we have no need to fear. Get Into the Study Share the following to introduce The Point: Since 2023, the world has followed the romance of Taylor Swift and the NFL’s Travis Kelce. Last month when Kelce’s team, the Kansas City […]
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Date: March 23, 2025 The Sign of His Provision The Point: Jesus meets the needs in our lives. Get Into the Study Amazon executive Mike Hopkins recently announced the celebration of a new acquisition for Amazon Studios: “Since his theatrical introduction over 60 years ago, James Bond has been one of the most iconic characters […]
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Date: November 13, 2022 Obey God’s Word The Point: We display the truth and value of God’s Word as we live it out. Get Into the Study Use the following information to introduce Question #1. This summer, Education Week published advice for new teachers who were about to start the school year. They asked veteran […]
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Date: November 6, 2022 Meditate on God’s Word The Point: Saturating our minds with Scripture keeps us focused on the things of God. Get Into the Study Use the following information to introduce Question #1. Pittsburgh radio station WYEP (91.3 FM) recently polled its listeners, asking them their all-time favorite song. For the WYEP listeners, […]
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Date: October 30, 2022 Study God’s Word The Point: Regular study of God’s Word keeps us firmly grounded. Get Into the Study Use the following information to introduce Question #1. On May 28, Steven Goodhart graduated from the University of Delaware with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. What makes Goodhart unusual is that he […]
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Andrew & Chris wrap up their conversation with Evan Owens from Reboot Recovery this week. The conversation continues in Mental Health with personal stories of anxiety & depression. Find out more from Evan at https://rebootrecovery.com/
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We sit down with Evan Owens of Reboot Recovery this week to discuss Mental Health. The discussion is so rich that we split the conversation into two weeks of episodes. This is part 1. https://rebootrecovery.com/
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Andrew, Mary, and Chris are joined this week with Eddie Mosley to discuss why discipleship within your own neighborhood is vital. Eddie shares unconventional ways to get to know and spend time with your neighbors.
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This week on Discipleology, Andrew tries extra hard to get Mary & Chris to share moments from their life when they lacked integrity. Fortunately, there was a great discussion on how and why to have integrity in discipleship – including a few scholarly quotes from Chris! Watch now!
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We have our first listener question! In this episode, Andrew, Chris, and Mary answer the question surrounding a life of ministry vs a life of discipleship.
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Michael Kelley returns to discuss his latest discipleship book and reminds us why discipleship is so important to the Christian walk. Join hosts Andrew, Chris, and Mary glean more wisdom from Michael!
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This week, Andrew, Chris, & Mary tackle the idea of how, when, and where we should be serving. What does biblical service look like and how can we make sure to not be detrimental to the communities we are serving?
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Are you aware of what your spiritual gifts are? How can you find them? Join Andrew, Mary, and Chris today as they discuss their gifts (and lack there of)! Here’s a brief description of some spiritual gifts!
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Andrew, Mary, and Chris talk through how confession should be part of our everyday lives – both how to do it well and a few stories of how it’s been done poorly!
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Scott Sauls sits down with the Discipleology team to discuss how our call to Gentleness is not a passive, but active approach to reconciliation.
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This week, Andrew, Chris, and Mary are joined with Ben Trueblood to discuss the importance of a solid foundation and a philosophy to study scripture. Listen wherever you have podcasts, or watch us on YouTube and Facebook!
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Andrew, Mary, and Chris discuss how to add more GRATITUDE into our daily lives. Listen on your podcast app, or watch on Youtube and Facebook!
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The Discipleology team is joined with Curtis Zackery, a pastor & author, to dive deep into how we can find REST in our lives. Join us in an incredible discussion and learn how we can find comfort knowing that everything has already been accomplished.
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We sit down with Mary Wiley and Andrew Hudson to continue and finish their conversation about Adoption.
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As Christians, we are called to care for orphans. Andrew sits down with Mary for a 1-on-1 conversation about her experiences with adoption. This conversation ran so long that we’ve split it into 2 episodes. Come back next week for the conclusion!
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It is important to note that the Bible was written thousands of years ago, yet we relate all of scripture to the context of the culture and then relating to our everyday life. It is interesting to think about how counter-cultural Jesus was, ESPECIALLY in his dealings with the women He interacted with.
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Why is forgiveness so hard? Forgiving others as Christ forgave you sound so simple, yet I’m great at holding onto grudges — EVEN when I say I forgive, I never forget and part of me still holds on. Ephesians 4:32 – And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God […]
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How do we know that we are saved and how can we live in a Godly confidence in it? Salvation is such a wonderful and mysterious thing. If it is by grace, through faith not by works (Eph 2:8-9) then verses like those in James 2 seems to pair Faith and Works. Even if we […]
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The purpose of humanity has been long questioned. In fact, one of the questions I get most often in my role with Bible Studies for Life is about an individual’s purpose in life. This is a great topic for us to dive deeper into. Genesis 1 talks about how God created all of humanity — […]
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It seems that a lot of the world today is seeking happiness. We’re looking everywhere for it. Psalm 144 says “Happy are the people whose God is the LORD.” Proverbs 3 says “Happy is the man finds wisdom and acquires understanding.” There seems to be a lot of happiness in the bible around suffering?? How […]
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The beginning of community starts with living in unity with one another. Andrew, Chris, and Mary discuss how to develop better community, practical tips to live with our “one anothers,” and even a free eBook giveaway!
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We should start at the very beginning, a very good place to start. To be a disciple is to become like someone. What is discipleship? How and when should we disciple others, and when should we be a disciple? Andrew, Mary, and Chris take a deep dive into the world of biblical discipleship.
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The world worships health, wealth, safety, and prosperity. We need to acknowledge what we’re afraid of. We are afraid in many ways that God isn’t enough. We are afraid of what’s always happened to others, but now it’s happening to us. We are afraid. Learn, prepare, and live out what God says. We discussed how […]
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Having a pathway for discipleship is important. It’s clarifying. It can give vision and direction for the future. Discipleship does not have to be complicated. If we want to engage in this particular pathway, then we should notice it is an intentionally simple approach to help people grow. A long obedience in the same direction. […]
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Transformation is evident when a believer is transparent and unashamed in presenting their own life as being aligned with Christ. For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek. Rom 1:16
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Our faith is personal but it is not intended to be private. Our horizontal relationships should develop just as our vertical relationship with God does. Transformation is occurring with relational maturity is evident in our lives. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. Acts […]
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Transformation is seen when our desire is to know God more deeply and experience His work more fully. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you. Matt 6:33
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Transformation is seen in believers when risk-aversion is set aside and our lives are characterized by faithful obedience to God’s will. I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who […]
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Even with the need to live our the effects of the gospel, maturing believers know that speaking about the message is a necessity. Transformation is evident when we talk about Christ and the message of the gospel. But in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready at any time to give a defense […]
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Transformation is evident when personal needs and even dreams are set aside for the needs we see in others. Whatever you did for one of the least of the brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me Matt 25:40
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Discipleship is the process of obedience to one who is in authority over you. Transformation can be seen when we progressively set aside earthly delights for kingdom priorities. If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me Luke 9:23
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Transformation can be recognized when our mind is sharpened by the Bible, our perspective is shaped by the Bible, and our actions are directed by the Bible. All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, […]
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When the Bible describes how we interact with Jesus, we don’t find the phrase, a personal relationship with Jesus, anywhere in its pages. The Bible never talks about a “personal relationship with Christ.” Sure, the ideas are there, but the terminology is absent. Instead, when the Bible talks about what we have with Jesus, we […]
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