Doable Discipleship

A special message of information and encouragement from Pastor Rick Warren. God is in control and bigger than anything we can face. Rick helps calm our anxiousness and worries at this time and gives counsel on what you and I can do to help others and help ourselves to be faithful not fearful. For complete show notes, click HERE

We’ve been collecting questions and now it’s time to dig in! Pastor Tom Holladay joins us for this special 2-part conversation. Join us as we cover a diverse set of questions from the Doable Discipleship audience as well from a live audience at a recent Saddleback Spiritual Maturity event. For complete show notes, click HERE

Having tools to help you understand and appreciate the Bible can be a valued part of any Bible student’s tool chest. Understanding different translations and why they are translated that way, concordances, dictionaries, commentaries and a plethora of online tools will help you become the Bible scholar you want to be and are discussed in this helpful episode. For complete show notes, click HERE

Understanding Bible authors is one of the most important steps in the study of the scriptures. In this episode, we discuss how the historical and cultural situation of the author influences the reading of the Bible text. For complete show notes, click HERE

Did you know that the Bible is actually a collection of writings which cover numerous literary genres? It’s true! In this episode, Doug, Jason, and Brandon Bathauer will give you an overview of the major genres in the Bible, how they are meant to be read, and how we can apply them to our lives today. For complete show notes, click HERE

The Bible is an integral part of the Christian life and yet it is one of the most misunderstood documents on earth. Many people find the Bible confusing, mysterious, and intimidating. In this series, we’re going to cover numerous facts about the Bible as well as study principles to help you dig into God’s Word in a new and exciting way! Whether you are just beginning to study the Bible or a season...

In this shorter-than-usual episode, Brandon and Jason tackle a listener’s question as well as explain some upcoming format changes for the next season of the Doable Discipleship podcasts. For complete show notes, click HERE

We’ve discussed many aspects of our lives in this Fresh Starts series but what about our vocational health? Are you doing what you are passionate about? Have you asked yourself; ‘What do I love to do?’ ‘what am I really good at?’ Have others told you that you are good at a particular skill? Or have you asked yourself; ‘How can I serve God through my work?’ Do you know what your S.H.A.P.E. is? Lear...

How do I ‘examine’ my life? How do I pay attention to my emotional health, and why? Emotions are like the operating systems on our phones, we see our world through the lens of our emotions. So, it’s important to understand our emotional health, to let go of the bad habits, anger, fear, sadness, etc. and develop new, emotional healthy habits that will help us walk more emotionally healthy lives. Fo...

Do you ever struggle with financial or relational issues? Today, Jason and Brandon tackle some of the doables that could help you take more control of those aspects of your life. Between how to think about money to practical ways to be more effective with your finances, you will learn some principles that will help improve your financial life. On the relational side, reconciliation, engaging with...

In this episode, Jason and Brandon discuss ways to balance your spiritual and physical life through the spiritual practice of a quiet time, prayer, generosity and community in addition to ways grow through church ministries like the Daniel Plan, Class 201 and more. For complete show notes, click HERE

In this New Year’s episode of Doable Discipleship Jason Wieland and, our newest member of the Spiritual Maturity team, Brandon Robinson, talk about fresh starts. They talk about the ‘new year mentality,’ resolutions, goals and having a vision. Examples are also given of fresh starts in the Bible that will encourage you in the coming year.

As Christmas nears, the Doable Discipleship team introduces its newest member, asks for prayer requests and wishes everyone a very merry Christmas.

Delve deep into the Christmas story as we go through part 2 of a biblical account of the birth of Jesus. Buddy Owens continues a dramatic reading of the Gospel accounts of the first Christmas.

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. More resources: Find your purpose and community at: https://saddleback.com/class To tell a friend about Doable Discipleship or share it on your social media, use saddleback.com/doable. For more resources to help you grow...

As Doug Jones' career begins a new chapter at Saddleback Church, Jason and Doug talk about the Doable Discipleship podcast and the future of the show. We'll hear about Doug's time on the Spiritual Growth team and do a 'lightning round' of questions and discuss where he is headed as we then bid Doug a fond farewell. We all wish him our love and grace as he follows God's leading. Please join wishing...

Breaking News, An Important Doable Discipleship Announcement

In this special episode respond to a rather poignant listener question. We also invited Brandon Robinson, our newest member of the Spiritual Maturity team, to talk about his story… his faith, his family and how he came to Saddleback and the latest twist in his career… becoming the newest member of the Doable Discipleship team. Please welcome Brandon and Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! We’re so grate...

Mindfulness has become a “big deal in today’s culture.” In this show we talk about what mindfulness looks like in culture and how that compares with the Christian approach. Pastor and author Dr. Charles Stone talks about how important it is for us to access our emotional life. Why does the emotional side of spirituality often feel uncomfortable for people? Holy Noticing is, at its heart, a practic...

In this episode we are going to be taking advantage of the science behind self-discipline, a critical part of the Christian life. This practice is usually the difference between success and failure, achieving your goals, and finding the success God wants you to have in your life. Self-discipline once put in practice can be a real key in unlocking your potential and acting on behalf of your future...

Despite all our digital contact, people are feeling more and more isolated and alone. The generations that are most at home with connective technologies are suffering the most. How can this be? Can technology impact your personal friendship with God? Our guest and author, Tricia McCary Rhodes, touches on these concepts and many more in this Doable Discipleship discussion and her latest book, The W...

For those that live the hurried lifestyle, this episode of Doable Discipleship is for you. Our guests, Gem and Alan Fadling, are founders of Unhurried Living, Inc. and authors of the new book “What Does Your Soul Love.” In this discussion we talk about the difference between relief and healing and the fact that transformation takes time. The book focuses on eight questions and culminates with the...

Today’s topic, based on Bill & Kristi Gaultiere’s book ‘Your Best Life in Jesus’ Easy Yoke’ we look at understanding Jesus’ easy yoke, being too busy, overworking, and denying the anxiety that’s underneath our stress. What’s the difference between trying to do better and not training to do better. We also learn what Sabbath is, and learning how to rest and trust God’s presence and power. What...

Why does God take Sabbath so seriously? What is the big deal anyway? How is keeping the Sabbath an expression of worship? Doug, Jason, and our special guest Ken Baugh discuss these questions and much more on this all encompassing discussion on the Sabbath. What does it have to do with trusting God, faith, having a scarcity mindset or help us focus on our relationship with God? Listen and find out...

How many times have you heard this verse quoted in your life? “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged…” In this episode speak with Pastor Buddy Owens on using good judgement. Listen along as we clear up some misconceptions and learn love’s part in confronting others and being a real friend. For complete show notes, click HERE