Doable Discipleship

Join Jason Wieland and Linda Tokar from the Saddleback Spiritual Growth Team as they talk about different types of prayer. Most people think about prayer in certain ways: asking for help and giving thanks at mealtimes. But there are so many more ways we can pray. This conversation looks at these other prayer types and how they can help you grow your relationship with God.   Doable Discipleship is...

This week, both Jason Wieland and Linda Tokar from the Saddleback Spiritual Growth Team talk about spiritual gifts. Often confused or misunderstood, spiritual gifts are a fascinating topic to dive into. Join us in this conversation that seeks to answer some common questions, provide insight into what spiritual gifts are, and how we are to think about them.   Doable Discipleship is a Saddleback Chu...

Join Linda Tokar and Rob Jacobs from the Saddleback Spiritual Growth Team as they unpack a new way of thinking about spiritual development: the JESUS Stages. Listen as they describe what these stages are, where the idea comes from, and what it   means to identify yourself within these stages.  Each of the JESUS stages looks at   key personal, spiritual elements like your Spiritual Age, who you nee...

Hosts Jason Wieland and Linda Tokar from the Saddleback Spiritual Growth Team look at the different elements of life that we often let define us. There are many things that make up our identity, but what is most important is what God says about it. Jason and Linda talk through some of the most important and impactful identities that God gives us and how we can adopt those in our lives. For complet...

Hosts Jason Wieland and Linda Tokar from Saddleback Church’s Spiritual Growth Team help us wrap up 2022 by teaching an exercise to think back about your year with gratitude, learning and appreciation. Jason and Linda share their own gratitude and learning, and pray over the listeners. Please join us in this special, year-end episode. For complete show notes, click HERE

On this week's episode, 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. For complete show notes, click HERE

On this week's episode rewind, 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. For complete show notes, click HERE

This week’s episode of Doable Discipleship takes a closer look at the word “divine” and its role in the Christmas story. We dive into the popular Christmas song, O Holy Night and are treated to a special performance of the song by former Saddleback Worship pastor Socrates Perez. For complete show notes, click HERE

Join Jason Wieland and Linda Tokar from the Saddleback Spiritual Growth team as they talk about what the Bible says about church unity. They discuss what unity looks like, why it can be difficult for us, and things we can do to seek unity over division. For complete show notes, click HERE

Join Jason Wieland and Linda Tokar from the Saddleback Spiritual Growth team as they talk about what it means to love your enemy. They discuss the different ways we may inadvertently think of people as enemies, the concept of “othering,” and some doable actions to treat others with love. For complete show notes, click HERE

Saddleback Spiritual Growth Pastor Jason Wieland talks with Saddleback’s Chris Reed on discipleship and parenting. Chris is the pastor of Saddleback Parents, a ministry dedicated to help parents of kids in all ages and stages. Jason and Chris talk about the unique role that parents have in their kid’s discipleship journey and some important lessons and tips on how to be more intentional about help...

Saddleback Spiritual Growth Pastor Jason Wieland talks with Jim and Lynne Jackson, founders of Connected Families. In this conversation, Jim and Lynne talk about what it means to be connected with your child, the role of discipleship in discipline, how we can move head knowledge into practice, tips for growing into the parent you want to be, and the importance of grace. Make sure to learn more abo...

In this week’s episode of Doable Discipleship, Jason Wieland and Linda Tokar from the Saddleback Spiritual Growth Team talk about 7 important reminders for parents of kids at any age or stage. For complete show notes, click HERE

In today’s episode, Saddleback Spiritual Growth Pastor Jason Wieland talks with author Gem Fadling about her latest book, Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Heads. They discuss why it can be difficult to filter our thoughts, the power of hope and identity in thought formation, and practical ways to look to God’s voice. Gem is a founding partner of Unhurried Living, certified life...

In today’s episode, Jason and Eric Munyamana have a thoughtful, in-depth discussion about the Rwandan genocide of the 90’s. Having experienced this horrible time personally, Eric shares, among other things, what he has learned about forgiveness and reconciliation. We pray this episode gives you hope and the power of healing in light of what only God can do. For complete show notes, click HERE

Pull up a listening ear and learn about Stacie Wood. Learn about her early days as a new follower of Jesus and the influence her parents and others had on her life and faith. How could her life be used to make a difference? How did she come to know the significance of eternity, the assurance of salvation? How did she move beyond her young growing faith to a mature faith that leads her to invest in...

Are the fruits of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, etc.) just good personal quality or character traits that we would aspire to exemplify or something we can attain on our own efforts? Or are they more? Are they traits that are a result, a byproduct of living a Spirit-filled life, or put another way… walking by the Spirit? How am I living my life? Acts of the flesh or fruit of the Spirit? J...

Today’s guest, Kevin Monroe, began to discover the true power of gratitude and embrace gratitude as a lifestyle after a bout of depression in 2018. As a gratitude consultant, Kevin shares his thoughts on gratitude and a gratitude exercise in this episode on The Power of Gratitude with Jason and Linda. For complete show notes, click HERE

Since Andy Wood’s call to be lead pastor of Saddleback Church, he has been on a discipleship journey. Are you sensing God moving in you, rearranging your life, starting a new chapter? Have you put your faith and trust in God to guide your process? Grief, mourning and humility are parts of this journey. Listen and learn from a vulnerable, honest discussion with lead pastor, Andy Wood, on he and Sta...

Prayer is such an integral part of our Christian walk. It’s a sacred time of supplication, conversation, intersession and communion with God, our father, healer and creator. Pastor Buddy Owens joins Jason in this intimate and heart-felt discussion about prayer in light of all that is going on and might be going on in your life. Join us as Buddy and Jason relate many of truths, even misconceptions...

What’s in a Name? Did you know that the Bible uses more than 200 names for God? Each name can teach you about various aspects of who God is and about the relationship he wants to have with you. By studying God’s names and using them when you pray, you are demonstrating that you want to know him better. It also shows that you recognize his ability to help you in every area of your life. God wants y...

Today’s special episode of Doable Discipleship Jason interviews Dr. Richard Vance Goodwin about his book, Seeing Is Believing. In this Study in Theology and the Arts (STA) volume, theologian Richard Goodwin considers how the images that constitute film might be a conduit of God's revelation. By considering works by Carl Theodor Dreyer, Stanley Kubrick, Paul Thomas Anderson, Robert Bresson, Martin...

This week, you’ll have the pleasure of hearing host Jason Wieland’s story through Linda’s thoughtful questions. We’ll dig into some of his spiritual background including a brief detour (a good one) in his early years. Jason’s journey asks “how can God make beauty from ashes?” Ultimately, Jason lands at Saddleback Church as part of the 201 or Spiritual Maturity team and helps others grow in their w...

You know her as the co-host of Doable Discipleship, but do you really know Linda Tokar? You’ll enjoy listening to her story, her faith journey and how she has been shaped and molded by God, through loss and tough times, to be who she is, and to serve the way that she does today. In this episode you’ll find out why we love her and why she is such an integral part of Doable Discipleship. For complet...

This fun conversation about people of the Bible can bring a greater understanding and relatability of Bible stories, God’s truth for you, how God’s story plays out in his children. Are there examples from people of the Bible that are your favorite? Who in the Bible would you invite to a dinner party? What questions would ask Esther, Paul, John the Baptist, Elijah, Ruth and more? Is your faith stre...