Doable Discipleship

In today's special episode of Doable Discipleship, Jason and Linda have a fascinating discussion with author Gary Chapman of the The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts. They discuss the premise of these five love languages: different people with different personalities give and receive love in different ways. By learning to recognize these preferences in yourself and in your loved one...

Today, Jason and Linda introduce a fresh podcast: Found. Have you ever heard someone say… the truth will set you free? We all have… and it does… but not in the way you might think.  What truth are we talking about?  And what is it setting you free from?  In this episode of Found, your hosts, Linda Tokar and Brandon Bathauer, explore the nature of truth and how it has been interpreted and applied i...

This is part three of a special three-part dramatic reading of the Easter story. NOTE: This dramatic reading was recorded previously so there may be mention of activities or church services that do NOT exist this year (2022). Please enjoy this episode and be sure to watch and listen to the many digital programs available to you. For complete show notes, click HERE

This is part two of a special three-part dramatic reading of the Easter story. For complete show notes, click HERE

Author and founding pastor and our weekend guest speaker Matt Brown of Sandals Church, joins Jason Wieland in this episode of Doable Discipleship. Speaking with clarity and honesty, they talk about past mistakes, current challenges and how God and his amazing grace helps us learn and grow through weakness. Can God use us in our human weakness? The answer to this and much, much more. Stay tuned… Fo...

This is part one of a special three-part dramatic reading of the Easter story. In this episode, you’ll be immersed in Jesus’ last supper with his disciples as well as his moments of anguished prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. For complete show notes, click HERE

Author and pastor Steve Carter joins Jason Wieland and Linda Tokar to talk about The Thing Beneath The Thing… Steves new book. When the unexpected happens, as it does in all of us, how do you respond to the change that you didn’t see coming? How do you see God in the midst of the hard times? Steve explains how you can’t achieve your way out of something, and that you have to grieve your way throug...

Pastor Andy Wood from Echo Church joins Jason Wieland in this episode on Habits for Spiritual Growth and even recap this weekend’s message. Jason starts the conversation asking Andy what spiritual practice that he’s found particularly life changing. They discuss devotionals, prayer, journaling and other practices and resources that will help your spiritual growth as well as your connection with Go...

Both Linda Tokar and Jason Wieland are our hosts today as they journey into our Call to Generosity. The world may describe generosity as the quality of being generous, kind and openhanded. But as Christians, God takes the heart, our motives and other qualities into consideration. Join Linda and Jason in Episode 261 of Doable Discipleship as they dissect the Call to Generosity. For complete show no...

The ways we impact others hasn’t changed nor will change as much as our perception of leaders could change. We ask the question: Is the future demanding a different kind of leader? What are the characteristics of leaders today? And what are those qualities of leaders that are going to be in demand tomorrow? Join guest Clay Scroggins and host Jason Wieland as we discuss the future of leadership. Fo...

Today’s episode dives deep into our call to Stewardship and what the Biblical definition of stewardship looks like. To utilize and manage all resources God has provided for His glory and the betterment of His creation. This means God has entrusted us with certain things, and that we take care of those things that He has entrusted us with. Learn how this expands into every area of our lives, includ...

Today’s special release of Doable Discipleship coincides with Pastor Ryan Nuñez speaking at weekend services at Saddleback Church. Ryan, a pastor of his own church, shares his thoughts with Jason on God’s calling, change, his patience with us, and his unconditional love. How does this play out in our life? All this and more. For complete show notes, click HERE

From the early days of the church, the practice of Ash Wednesday and Lent have been practiced to one degree or another. In our discussion, hosts Jason and Linda discuss when it started, how it came about, what does it mean, am I commended to participate, some Christians practice this and other don’t. Why is this? These questions and many more are discussed in thoughtful detail as this timely messa...

Our wonderful guest in this week’s episode of Doable Discipleship is none other than author and regular Saddleback speaker, Dr. Ed Stetzer. Hosts Jason and Linda talk to Ed about what is the current state of the church. They cover current data, trends and statistics, and the roll of believers, church attendees. How can the church step up? Where is the church heading and so much more in this pandem...

This is the fifth and final episode in our five part series we call: The Five Purposes of Marriage: Legacy. Hosts Jason Weiland and Linda Tokar join marriage coaches, George and Tondra Gregory. They help define what legacy is as it relates to marriage and how legacy can be an act of evangelism? Marriage is more than being about ‘us’…it’s a way God passes on His legacy. How does my marriage, my leg...

In the five part series we call: The Five Purposes of Marriage: this fourth episode is entitled ‘Partnership.’ Host Linda Tokar is accompanied once again by marriage coaches, George and Tondra Gregory. Partnership, is an act of ministry. What does that mean? Can you have partnership without love in action? It’s two people with different backgrounds and experiences and acknowledging the differences...

Thanks for joining us today. This is the next episode of a five part series on The Five Purposes of Marriage: Spiritual Intimacy. Host Linda Tokar is joined once again by friends and marriage coaches, George and Tondra Gregory. George and Tondra say ‘spiritual intimacy is an act of discipleship.’ Spiritual intimacy is our personal commitment to Christ… to be made more in his image and to see our m...

We are happy to introduce the second episode of this five part series on The Five Purposes of Marriage: Relational Intimacy. Hosts Jason Weiland and Linda Tokar are joined once again by friends George and Tondra Gregory. Relational intimacy or fellowship in marriage is only achieved when we have oneness in solidarity. How can we develop and grow this important aspect of our marriage and relationsh...

The first in a five part series on The Five Purposes of Marriage: Today, Jason Weiland and Linda Tokar are joined by friends George and Tondra Gregory. Today’s topic is Honor as it relates to marriage. How can we help and grow our marriages by honoring one another, by giving the other high priority and value? For complete show notes, click HERE

Enjoy this part two of the Christmas story as Buddy Owens does a dramatic reading of the Gospel accounts. As the title implies, Buddy gives the account of the arrival of Jesus, the newborn king. Enjoy this rewind of Part 2 of Episode 250/133 Christmas Special - Arrival of the Newborn King. For complete show notes, click HERE

Delve deep into the Christmas story as we go through the biblical account of the birth of Jesus. Buddy Owens does a dramatic reading of the Gospel accounts of the ?first Christmas. Enjoy this rewind of Part 1 of the Christmas Special - A Mighty ?Savior Foretold. For complete show notes, click HERE

Isn’t Christmas a good time to wonder? Today’s Episode 248 - Wonder, hosts Jason Weiland and Linda Tokar interview Jason Williams, the Lake Forest campus pastor on the idea of Wonder. How are we called to embrace wonder, or sometimes expressed… awe and wonder? In today’s conversation, we delve into God and his love for us, how we experience we, and particularly how it relates to the Christmas seas...

In today’s Episode 247 - Finishing the Task, hosts Jason Weiland, Linda Tokar interview Lisa Pak, the Global Strategist for Finishing the Task or FTT. How is the church engaging you and I to get a Bible, a believer and a body of Christ (church), the Gospel, the Good News, to the last unengaged, unreached people groups of the world? Listen in on this conversation and find out what exciting times ar...

First of all, we’re so thankful for you, our listener and partner. So, what are you thankful for? As we pause to reflect on God’s faithfulness, do we get hung up on what isn’t right in our lives? Or, do we wear a lens of gratitude and thankfulness? Do we give in to the gratitude destroyers or are we purposeful to understand our interdependence on God and others? As you listen to this episode of Do...

In a time of global uncertainty, Saddleback’s worship team was tasked to create an album. They accomplished this by being available, available to what the Holy Spirit wanted to say and do in and through them. The resulting album “Alive & Well,” touches on three themes: 1. Light in the midst of darkness. 2. Finding our home in Christ, not a physical building and 3. The idea that God is alive an...