Part 1
Practicing the Way of Jesus: An Introduction
Jesus rescues us from a life in bondage to sin and death and lays out a vision for true life, a better way, a life of following him, to orient our lives as disciples of Jesus we are going to focus on three goals: Being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus and doing what Jesus did.
Recommended Reading: The Great Omission - Dallas Willard
Listen to bonus pod 1: What is the value of discipleship to Jesus? →
Part 2
Be With Jesus
The starting point of a fruitful, joyful, powerful life in the Kingdom of God is to cultivate a consistent, intimate relationship with Jesus through the Holy Spirit.
Recommended Reading: With: Reimagining the Way You Relate to God - Skye Jethani
Part 3
Become Like Jesus
Our predestined purpose is to be conformed into the image of Jesus, that process takes participation and intentionality - how can we grow to become more like Jesus?
Recommended Reading: The Spirit of the Disciplines - Dallas Willard
Part 4
Do What He Did
We are called to be imitators of Christ. As disciples of Jesus, our focus in life, relationships and ministry should reflect that of Jesus himself.
Recommended Reading: Jesus, Continued…: Why the Spirit Inside You is Better than Jesus Beside You - J.D. Greear & Practicing the Way of Jesus: Life Together in the Kingdom of Love - Mark Scandrette
