The Whole Family

EP6: Discipleship 101

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📖 Discipleship: Apprenticeship, Formation, and Reproduction
Scripture Reference Guide
 
1. The Great Commission — The Mission of Every Believer
Matthew 28:18–20
“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations… teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you…”
 
2. The Invitation to Apprenticeship
Matthew 4:19–20
“Come, follow me… and I will make you fishers of men.”
Luke 6:40
“A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher.”
Mark 3:14
“He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out…”
 
3. The Pattern of Imitation
1 Corinthians 11:1
“Imitate me, as I imitate Christ.”
Philippians 4:9
“What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things…”
 
4. Formation — Christ Formed Within
Galatians 4:19
“…until Christ is formed in you.”
2 Corinthians 3:18
“…being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory…”
Romans 8:29
“For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son…”
 
5. Shared Life in Discipleship
1 Thessalonians 2:8
“…we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.”
Hebrews 10:24–25
“…consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together…”
 
6. Empowerment and Reproduction
2 Timothy 2:2
“…entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others also.”
Colossians 1:28
“…that we may present everyone mature in Christ.”
Luke 9:1–2
“He gave them power and authority… and sent them out…”
 
7. The Early Church Model — Life Together
Acts 2:42–47
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers… And the Lord added to their number day by day…”
 
8. Identity and Ambassadorship
2 Corinthians 5:17–20
“…we are therefore Christ’s ambassadors…”
 
9. The Posture of a Disciple-Maker
2 Timothy 1:7
“God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
John 11:6
“So when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days…”
Matthew 27:14
“But Jesus made no reply…”
 
10. The Goal — Recognition of Formation
Acts 4:13
“They recognized that they had been with Jesus.”
 
Questions for the week:
 
Am I actively apprenticing under Jesus?
Who has access to my real life?
Who am I intentionally forming?
Is Christ being formed in me — or am I stalled?
Who is becoming more like Jesus because they are walking near me?
📚 Recommended Reading on Discipleship
If you want to go deeper into emotionally healthy, Spirit-formed discipleship, here are a few books I recommend:
Emotionally Healthy Discipleship – Peter Scazzero
A powerful framework for integrating emotional maturity with spiritual formation.
Practicing the Way – John Mark Comer
A clear and accessible vision of apprenticeship to Jesus in everyday life.
The Master Plan of Evangelism – Robert Coleman
A classic look at how Jesus made disciples through proximity and relationship.
The Other Half of Church – Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks
We explore how transformation requires relational connection, not just information.
The Divine Conspiracy – Dallas Willard
A deeper theological foundation for understanding the kingdom and life with Jesus.

EP5: Christ The Center

Megan speaks about the discovery of Christianity's integration with culture and new language for understanding sin and the intrinsic image and value of God in people 
 
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Christianity 101 
Jesus of restoration
Restoration, Not Religious Control
Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17–21
 
The Big Idea
Christianity is not a system of control.It is God moving toward humanity in love, absorbing separation, and restoring us to Himself.
 
1. Christ Is Our Center
Christianity is not rooted in a movement, a political party, a denomination, or a personality.It is rooted in a Person — Jesus Christ.
Key Scriptures:
Hebrews 13:8
Colossians 1:15–18
1 Corinthians 3:11
John 14:6
Acts 4:12
Reflection:Where have I allowed something other than Jesus to define my understanding of Christianity?
 
2. The Human Ache: Separation
Every human understands the pain of disconnection.From God. From others. From our true design.
Key Scriptures:
Genesis 3:8–10
Isaiah 59:2
Romans 3:23
Ecclesiastes 3:11
Ephesians 2:12–13
Reflection:Where do I feel separation or fracture in my own life right now?
 
3. What Sin Really Is
Sin is more than rule-breaking.It is relational rupture.It is missing the mark of who we were created to be — image bearers of divine love.
Key Scriptures:
Genesis 1:26–27
Genesis 4:6–7
Romans 1:21
Romans 3:23
1 John 4:8
Reflection:Have I reduced sin to behavior instead of understanding it as broken relationship?
 
4. God Moved First
Reconciliation begins with God, not us.Before we cleaned ourselves up. Before we performed.
Key Scriptures:
Romans 5:8
1 John 4:10
Luke 15:20
John 3:16–17
Ephesians 2:4–5
Reflection:Do I live as someone trying to earn love, or someone who has already been loved?
 
5. Reconciliation Through Christ
God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ.Not counting sins against us.Making peace through the cross.
Key Scriptures:
2 Corinthians 5:17–21
Colossians 1:19–22
Romans 5:10–11
Ephesians 2:14–16
Matthew 5:9
Reflection:Where do I need to receive reconciliation?Where am I being invited to extend it?
 
6. Salvation as Restoration
Salvation is rescue.It is being made whole — body, soul, and spirit.It is becoming new.
Key Scriptures:
Titus 3:4–7
John 1:12–13
Ezekiel 36:26–27
2 Corinthians 3:18
Psalm 23:3
Reflection:Am I living as someone restored, or still striving to prove myself?
 
7. We Are Ambassadors
Reconciliation does not stop with us.We are called to represent Christ in the world.
Not ambassadors of control.Ambassadors of reconciliation.
Key Scriptures:
2 Corinthians 5:20–21
Matthew 28:18–20
John 20:21
Isaiah 52:7
Reflection:How do I represent Jesus in my home, workplace, and community?
 
Weekly Invitation
Take time this week to sit with the Lord and ask:
Where have I drifted into control instead of trust?
Where have I replaced intimacy with responsibility?
What needs to be realigned back to Christ as my center?
Write down what He shows you.Invite the Holy Spirit to realign your heart.Bring your testimony back next week.

EP4: The One With Megans Healing Journey

Megan and Dalen talk about Megan's journey through physical healing and authority. 

EP3: The One Where Dalen Shares About Being Emotional

Look beneath the surface of an emotional mans process of understanding his emotional needs and wants while choosing not to let them rule him. Megan and Dalen discuss the importance of disassociating stereotypes with gender when it comes to emotions. Not all women are emotional and not all men are stoic, and this is a GOOD THING. 

EP2: The One Where We Talk About Connection With Each other

A great marriage doesn't stay great for long without constant maintenance and connection. Todays podcast demonstrates both the importance of connection and the pitfalls of ignoring this most vital ingredient.

EP1: The One Where We Introduce Our Family and Unschooling

There are a lot of different approaches to how people do family and education. In this episode we discuss our path of unschooling/child lead learning or natural learning. We also open up about our choices on food and family habits. Join us on the journey as we grow toward a whole family.