Jor Talks Discipleship

Yeahhhh, when it comes to spiritual disciplines, "reading the Bible" is not really all that high. That's because we were never really instructed to read the Bible. In this episode, Jor Talks about what the Bible DOES say about itself. It tells us to meditate on it! To instruct, to teach, to hide it in our heart, and to obey it. But reading it? As in reading your chapter and forgettin...

No one likes being lied to. The problem is that the Devil is called "The Father Of Lies" .....That means you're probably being lied to, fam. This week, Jor Talks about some of the lies that are being fed to you through music, podcasts, tv series, or even trending philosophy . Jor analyzes the rally cry behind most songs, as well as talks in great detail about trending shows like &quo...

Many Christians think they can't hear from God. Other's seem to "hear from God" all the time, but their fruit seems to be more of confusion and inconsistency than the genuine voice of God. At some point, we have to ask a difficult question: Are we hearing from God, or are we blaming God for our own impulses? In this episode, JOR TALKS about one of the biggest reasons people outsi...

The difference between having influence and not isn’t always about your knowledge, skills, or wisdom. Sometimes it boils down to people just don’t want to be around you for very long. Truthfully? This feels like a not-so-spiritual podcast, but being someone people want to be around is just called being a faithful, holy spirt filled Christian. This week, Jor Talks about the language of INFLUENCE. I...

In 14 years, a lot of things are going to be different. It's almost hard to imagine how different AI will make our daily life and the experiences we have. Transportation, communication, phones, media, politics will all in some way be effected by AI, and our culture will look and feel different. The Church is not immune to these changes. 2040 will have large implications for the church as well....

Are you STUCK? Stuck in your faith? Stagnant? Feeling like church doesn’t “hit” anymore.... or like you don’t even know what’s wrong? This week, Jor Talks about some real (and sometimes uncomfortable) reasons you might be stuck. Maybe you’ve been trying to be someone you’re not; chasing a version of yourself you picked up from Instagram. Maybe you’re bringing a “mask” to God instead of your real s...

With the drop of the Epstein files, there are a lot of reactions that can be found online right now. Outrage! Anger! Hopelessness! Conspiracies + theories! Is it the end of the world? Is it business as usual for America? Do we storm the White House? Pray and fast? What the crap do we even do when we are exposed to the depths of darkness like what we see here? Let's walk through it together. In thi...

Discipleship means modeling. It means “follow me as I follow Christ”. So, this is my best attempt to keep it real, and bring you into the very real emotions I am working through even now. In this episode Jor Talks about loss and how to handle it, or at least, the 10 things he is doing right now to make sure he is appropriately processing loss! This episode is most certainly a tribute to the life o...

What if the biggest impact you could make didn’t require more talent, charisma, or gifting..... just a few little things that anyone can do with effort effort? In a culture obsessed with platforms, influence, and excellence, we often overlook the small, unglamorous habits that actually build trust, shape culture, and form disciples. The truth is, some of the most powerful leadership practices take...

Jor Talks about a verse that's been high key on his heart, mind, and spirit for the last month or so! We're diving on one single verse this week, talking about what we get when we start a relationship with the spirit! In short, we're talking about POWER, LOVE, and SELF DISCIPLINE . But we're also discussing the pitfalls of fear, and how the lean into ALL that Jesus has for us throu...

You were never meant to stay a baby! In this episode, Jor Talks being a baby Christian! Many believers assume they’re mature because they lead, serve, or flow in spiritual gifts. But Scripture says maturity is measured by obedience, character, discipline, and love. We break down the signs you may have stopped growing spiritually: relying on others to “feed” you, chasing emotional moments, lacking...

SORRY for the audio quality - but we live and we learn 😂 On this part two episode, Jor Talks about more schemes of the enemy and how they are used against you! Busyness - Do you ever just move so fast that you don't even remember what you did today? What do you think that is doing for your spiritual life? Isolation - The primary thing the enemy does is get us off on our own so we are away fro...

This week Jor Talks about the real reason some people thrive on teams, and other's don't. Everyone calm down! Don't worry! This isnt turning into a leadership podcast. Actually, Jor Talks about how leadership opportunities are part of discipleship! And how community is the perfect environment in which disfunction is often exposed, identified, held accountable, and even fixed! Using Pat...

That sin is so small! You've got time! You're in charge! Those three LIES are some of the tricks that the Devil has been using for years! This week Jor Talks about how the Devil tricks us, and he's not even all that creative. As a matter of fact, turns out he's been doing these same tactics to all of us! Jor Talks about the importance of remembering that he exists, recognizing his...

We always need to be asking the question, "Are we doing what we set out to do?" and "Is this actually working like we say it is?", yes, even with Church! In this episode, Jor Talks about 5 church trends that he hopes goes away, and of course, what they need to be replaced with! In this, Jor encourages you, the listener to be a part of the solution; rather than sitting around an...

Without noticing it, we can accidentally start to believe that the Gospel is about something other than what Jesus set out and accomplished. This leaves us either frustrated , because the "gospel" didn't actually change our lives (Because you believed a false one) Or powerless, because you are more focused on this lifetime and world and now the freedom Jesus bought for you! In this e...

Forget the gym, Jor Talks about getting FAT! Today we're getting into what it takes to be someone who can receive discipleship! What attitudes need to be present in someone who is ready to grow! Are you FAITHFUL? Have you made yourself AVAILABLE? Are you TEACHABLE? Lets dive into this "short" podcast (Or at least, Jor thought it would be in the beginning lol) and see where we can gro...

Jor Talks about a few moments that made him think about the legacy you leave behind. If you invest in the now , it eventually fades away! The best and coolest moments of yesterday, become unimportant, forgotten, or worse - cringe just a few years later. How do you invest in something deeper than the here and now? Let's talk about the Dallas Cowboys and Will Smith and see if we can learn anythi...

In this first episode, Jor Talks about the "why" behind the podcast. We cover a lot of ground, from the reasons why you need discipled, to the non negotiables surrounding some baseline realities you're going to have to come to grips with if you want to be discipled! In this Jor tells stories of those who have discipled him as we apply the principles of being ok with being wrong, talk...

What our churches need is not more events, a more relevant series, a better service, or even cooler worship. I believe discipleship is the way forward. So come hang with me, and let's find opportunities for discipleship in everyday life.