In this episode, we explore the fifth of the Five Behaviors of a Disciple—GIVE—and why generosity is a defining mark of a Gospel-transformed life. You’ll discover how biblical stewardship of time, talent, and treasure fuels God’s mission, loosens the grip of materialism, and leads to greater joy and freedom. This conversation will challenge you to live open-handed, align your resources with your values, and take intentional steps toward greater generosity that reflect God’s heart and expand His Kingdom.

In this episode, we explore the fourth of the Five Behaviors of a Disciple—PRAY—and why prayer is not a side ministry, but the power behind all ministry. You’ll discover how prayer deepens dependence on God, aligns our hearts with His will, and fuels lasting spiritual impact. This conversation will challenge you to move beyond prayer as a last resort, cultivate daily rhythms of prayer, and embrace both personal and corporate prayer as the foundation of a vibrant relationship with God and effective discipleship.

In this episode, we explore the third of the Five Behaviors of a Disciple—SERVE—and why serving is the natural overflow of a life transformed by the gospel. You’ll discover how Jesus modeled servant leadership, how God uniquely equips every believer with spiritual gifts, and why serving is essential to both spiritual maturity and lasting impact. This conversation will challenge you to move beyond convenience and comfort, step into your God-given design, and live out your faith by serving God, strengthening the Church, and loving the community with humility and joy.

In this episode, we explore the second of the Five Behaviors of a Disciple—GROW—and why intentional spiritual growth is essential to a thriving life with Christ. You’ll discover how discipleship is a lifelong journey of transformation, shaped through growing spiritually, deepening in biblical knowledge, and living with integrity and influence. This conversation will challenge you to reject spiritual stagnation, embrace daily practices that form Christlike character, and commit to growing in a way that impacts not only your faith, but the people God has placed in your life.

In this episode, we explore the first of the Five Behaviors of a Disciple—CONNECT—and why intentional relationship is the foundation of spiritual growth. You’ll discover how God created us for connection with Him, with the Church, and with the Community, and why isolation, busyness, and independence are some of the greatest spiritual threats we face today. This conversation will challenge you to move beyond casual attendance into meaningful spiritual community and to see your everyday relationships as God’s mission fields for life-changing discipleship.

What does a fully devoted follower of Jesus actually look like in everyday life? In this episode, we introduce the Five Behaviors of a Disciple—Connect, Grow, Serve, Pray, and Give—a simple yet powerful framework that reveals how discipleship is lived out, not just believed. You’ll discover how these five essential behaviors shape spiritual maturity, deepen your relationship with God, strengthen your connection to the Church, and activate your life for mission and impact. This episode sets the foundation for a discipleship journey marked not by partial commitment, but by wholehearted devotion.

Welcome to episode one of the new "The Discipleship Tool" podcast!

In this episode, Andy talks about the journey to creating "The Discipleship Tool" and why discipleship is key to becoming who you were meant to be.

We will also hear and address the four barriers to discipleship.