The Busy Disciple Podcast

How to Follow Jesus When Obedience Costs You Something | Ep.50 What does it really cost to follow Jesus? In Luke 9:57–62, Jesus is clear that following Him will sometimes require us to choose obedience over comfort, convenience, control, and even our own plans. We like saying, “Jesus, I’ll follow You.” But what about when following Him changes something? What about when obedience is inconvenient?...

How to Practice Hospitality Like Jesus | Ep.49 What does Christian hospitality actually look like? In Luke 14:1–14, Jesus challenges us to make room not only for the people we already know and love, but for those who might otherwise remain outside our circle. Hospitality isn't about having a perfect home, cooking an amazing meal, or being a great host. It's about making room. Jesus challenges us t...

How to Stop Comparing Your Life and Learn Contentment | Ep.48 How do you stop comparing your life to everyone else's and learn to be content with where you are? Philippians 4:10–13 shows us that biblical contentment isn't getting everything we want—it's learning that Christ is sufficient in every season. Comparison has a way of getting us to stare sideways for so long that we stop seeing what's ri...

How to Know When to Say No to a Good Opportunity | Ep.47 How do you know when to say yes or no to a good opportunity? Acts 16:6–10 shows us that following God's direction isn't simply about finding an open door—it's learning to discern which opportunities are actually ours to walk through. If you're anything like me, good opportunities are hard to turn down. Someone needs help. An opportunity open...

How to Stop Defending Yourself and Start Repenting | Ep.46 What does real repentance look like, and how do you come back to God after you've sinned? Psalm 51:10–12 shows us that biblical repentance isn't about humiliation or earning God's love again—it's about telling the truth, receiving mercy, and allowing God to restore what sin has damaged. Why is it so hard to simply admit when we're wrong? W...

How to Stay Teachable: Why Growth Requires Our Humility | Ep.45 How do you stay teachable when you're already experienced, knowledgeable, or leading others? Acts 18:24–28 shows us that spiritual growth requires humility, curiosity, and the willingness to receive correction—even when we're already good at what we do. Apollos was gifted. He knew Scripture. He was passionate. He spoke boldly. He was...

Who are you when nobody is watching? Your private life with Jesus shapes your character, your spiritual growth, and ultimately your public witness. In this episode, we explore Matthew 6:5–6 and discover why authentic faith is built in the quiet places long before it's seen by anyone else. In a culture where nearly everything is shared, posted, and performed, Jesus invites us into something differe...

3 Ways The Gospel of John Calls Us Back to Abiding with Jesus | Ep.43 If Matthew teaches me to obey Jesus… If Mark teaches me to serve like Jesus… If Luke teaches me to see people like Jesus… Then John invites me to simply know Jesus . That's why I love the Gospel of John. John doesn't just tell us what Jesus did. He slows us down so we can see who Jesus is. Every miracle, every conversation, ever...

The Busy Disciple Podcast — Episode 42: Why I Love the Gospel of Luke — Jesus for the Overlooked (Luke 19:1–10) One of the reasons I love the Gospel of Luke is because it constantly reminds me to pay attention to the people everyone else walks past. Luke introduces us to a Jesus who notices the unnoticed, welcomes the unwanted, and pursues the people the world has already written off. Throughout h...

The Busy Disciple Podcast — Episode 41: Why I Love the Gospel of Mark — Jesus the Servant King (Mark 10:35–45) If there's one Gospel that never lets me get comfortable, it's Mark . Everything moves quickly. Jesus is always on the move—teaching, healing, serving, confronting evil, and calling ordinary people to follow Him. Mark's Gospel is full of urgency because the mission of Jesus is urgent. But...

The Busy Disciple Podcast — Episode 40: Why I Love the Gospel of Matthew — Jesus the Teacher King (Matthew 6:19–24) There’s something about the Gospel of Matthew that keeps drawing me back. Matthew doesn't simply introduce us to Jesus as our Savior—he reveals Jesus as our Teacher and King . From the Sermon on the Mount to the Great Commission, Matthew continually reminds us that following Jesus is...

The Busy Disciple Podcast — Episode 39: When You Don't Know What to Pray (Romans 8:26–27) Have you ever sat down to pray... and had no words? Maybe you're overwhelmed. Maybe you're exhausted. Maybe your heart is carrying more than you know how to express. If you've ever felt like your prayers were inadequate or your silence meant you were failing spiritually, I want to encourage you with this incr...

The Busy Disciple Podcast — Episode 38: Maximizing Time as a Father with Your Kids (Psalm 90:12–17) Time is one of the greatest gifts God gives us. And for fathers, one of the greatest temptations is believing we'll have more time later. More time to play. More time to talk. More time to disciple. More time to be present. But Psalm 90:12 reminds us: "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a...

Episode 37: The Grace to Begin Again (Lamentations 3:22–23) Have you ever felt like you've fallen behind spiritually? Maybe your prayer life isn't what it used to be. Maybe you've drifted from God's Word. Maybe life got busy, a season got hard, or you simply lost momentum. If that's you, I have good news: God's mercy meets us right where we are. In Lamentations 3:22–23 , we find one of the most ho...

We love big results. Big crowds. Big opportunities. But God often does His best work through small beginnings. In Zechariah 4:10 , the Lord asks a powerful question: “Who dares despise the day of small things?” The people of God were discouraged because the work in front of them seemed insignificant compared to what had come before. Yet God reminded them that He delights in what He is building—eve...

Ep.35 | Not every season lasts forever. Some assignments come to an end. Some chapters close. Some doors that God once opened eventually lead us into something new. The question is: How do we finish well? In 2 Timothy 4:7 , Paul reflects on his life and ministry with these powerful words: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” What a legacy. What a goal. N...

The Busy Disciple Podcast — Episode 34: The Disciple’s Emotional Health (Psalm 42:1–11) How is your soul… really? Not your church answer. Not your “I’m good” answer. Not the answer you give because you don’t want to explain everything going on underneath the surface. In Psalm 42 , we find someone deeply honest before God—wrestling with discouragement, exhaustion, sadness, and longing. And instead...

Ep.33 | It takes courage to follow Jesus in today’s culture. Not loud, angry, combative courage—but steady, faithful courage. The kind that refuses to blend in. The kind that stays rooted in truth while still reflecting the love of Christ. In Romans 12:1–2 , Paul challenges believers: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” That means discipl...

Ep.32 | Before we can lead others well, we have to learn how to lead ourselves well. That’s not always easy in a world full of distraction, inconsistency, and competing priorities. But in 1 Corinthians 9:24–27 , Paul paints a picture of discipline, focus, and intentional living. He reminds us that discipleship is not passive—it requires training, surrender, and daily dependence on Jesus. In this e...

Ep.31 | It’s easy to believe that only the big, visible moments matter. The big decisions. The big platforms. The big opportunities. But Jesus tells a different story. In Luke 16:10–12 , He reminds us: “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” In this episode of The Busy Disciple Podcast , we talk about the often overlooked—but deeply powerful—impact of small, consis...

Ep.30 | The Busy Disciple Podcast — Episode 30: Deep, Godly Friendships (Proverbs 27:17) We weren’t meant to follow Jesus alone. In a world full of surface-level connections, Scripture calls us into something deeper. Proverbs 27:17 says, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” That kind of friendship doesn’t just happen—it’s formed through intentionality, honesty, and shared pursu...

Ep.29 | What you allow in… eventually comes out. Your thoughts, your habits, your words, your decisions—they’re all shaped by what’s happening in your heart. That’s why Scripture gives us this clear instruction in Proverbs 4 : “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” In this episode of The Busy Disciple Podcast , we talk about what it really means to guard your hear...

Every day, your life is pointing somewhere. The way you live, speak, respond, and love—it’s all telling a story. The question is: what story is it telling? In Matthew 5:14–16 , Jesus says, “You are the light of the world… let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” That means your life isn’t just about you—it’s meant to reflect Him. In...

Ep.27 | Easter Sunday is powerful—celebration, hope, resurrection life. But what happens on Monday? What does it actually look like to live as a disciple after the resurrection? In John 20:19–23 , we find the disciples not celebrating—but hiding. Fearful. Uncertain. Unsure of what comes next. And right into that moment, Jesus steps in and speaks: “Peace be with you.” Then He does something even mo...

Palm Sunday is a moment full of celebration—crowds cheering, palm branches waving, voices shouting, “Hosanna!” But in John 12:12–16 , we see something deeper. The people were welcoming Jesus as King… but not necessarily the King they truly needed. In this episode of The Busy Disciple Podcast , we slow down and reflect on what Palm Sunday reveals about our own hearts. Because if we’re honest, we of...