🎙️ How to Handle Conflict as a Disciple-Maker: How to Confront Well | E4:12 Catalyst PodcastWelcome back to E4:12 Catalyst—where we equip and encourage disciples to make disciples in the everyday stuff of life.In Part 2 of our conflict series, we’re tackling a topic that’s often misunderstood and rarely done well: how to give a godly rebuke.This episode dives deep into how to confront with clarity, courage, and Christlike love—not as a weapon, but as a tool for restoration.🔹 How do you know when confrontation is necessary?🔹 What does it look like to prepare your heart before you speak?🔹 Why do love and truth always go hand-in-hand in biblical correction?We’ll walk through 8 practical steps rooted in Scripture and illustrated by the example of Samuel in 1 Samuel 12:Discern if it’s necessaryDefine the problem clearlyDeal with your own sin firstPrepare your heartAffirm your loveAsk questions and listenOffer biblical counsel and hopeBe patient and prayerful📖 Featured Scriptures: 1 Samuel 12, Matthew 7:5, Ephesians 4:29, Galatians 6:1, Revelation 3:19, Proverbs 19:11🛠️ Reflection Questions:Have I prayed more for them than I’ve talked about them?Am I seeking to restore—or just to be right?Will I walk with them through the mess—not just point it out?📢 Next Episode: We’ll explore how to receive correction with humility and grace—because being a disciple-maker means learning to listen too.👇 Like, comment, and subscribe to stay equipped for disciple-making in the everyday stuff of life.🔗 Visit E412training.org for more resources and training.#DiscipleMaking #ChristianConflict #GodlyRebuke #E412Catalyst #SpeakTruthInLove #BiblicalConfrontation #RestorationNotRevenge

🎙️ How to Handle Conflict as a Disciple-Maker: The Courage of Candor | E4:12 Catalyst PodcastWelcome to E4:12 Catalyst—the podcast that equips and encourages disciples to make disciples in the everyday stuff of life.We’re kicking off a new 3-part series on something that challenges all of us: conflict. In this first episode, we explore The Courage of Candor—what it means to speak the truth in love as a disciple of Jesus.🔹 Why candor isn’t cruelty, but compassion🔹 How Jesus modeled loving confrontation🔹 Why real friendship requires faithful wounding (Proverbs 27:6)🔹 What happens when we avoid hard conversations🔹 Why disciple-making requires courage, not comfort💬 Reflect with us on:Do your friendships allow room for real candor?Are you open to correction—or defensive when challenged?Who do you need to speak truth to this week?📖 Featured Scriptures: Proverbs 27:5–6, Luke 13:34, Proverbs 15:31–32, Revelation 3:19👉 Don’t miss the next episode: The Grace of Godly Rebuke—how to confront with wisdom, humility, and grace.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe to stay equipped for disciple-making in the everyday stuff of life.🔗 Visit E412training.org for more resources and training.#DiscipleMaking #ChristianConflict #FaithfulWounds #E412Catalyst #SpeakTruthInLove #GospelGrowth #Proverbs27

🎧 Mustard Seeds, Coffee Cups, and Cubicles: How the Kingdom Grows in Everyday LifeWelcome back to E4:12 Catalyst—a podcast designed to equip and encourage you to make disciples in the everyday stuff of life.In this episode, we explore how God’s kingdom doesn’t come with fireworks or fanfare—it grows slowly, quietly, and powerfully through small, faithful acts. From quiet prayers at your desk to bedtime Bible stories with your kids, Jesus says these ordinary moments matter.Drawing from Luke 13:18–21, we’ll unpack how mustard seeds, yeast, and simple faithfulness in everyday spaces—your home, your workplace, your neighborhood—can become powerful agents of kingdom growth.👣 You’ll be challenged to:• See every space as sacred and every moment as missional• Embrace small, Spirit-led acts of love and service• Believe again that God is working through your everyday faithfulnessIf you’ve ever felt like your life doesn’t make a big difference for the kingdom, this episode is for you.👉 Listen, be encouraged, and start planting seeds—right where you are.💬 Leave a comment and tell us how you’re seeing God work in the ordinary!📲 Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement to keep going.#Discipleship #EverydayFaithfulness #MustardSeedFaith #E412Catalyst #KingdomLiving #Luke13 #DiscipleMaking

In this special episode, we share a message originally preached at a pastoral installation—but don’t tune out if you’re not a pastor. This one’s for every believer who wants to run their race well.Inspired by 2 Timothy 4, this episode is a call to live with purpose, speak with urgency, and endure with faithfulness—right where God has placed you. Whether you're a stay-at-home parent, a student, a business owner, a retiree, or anything in between—you have a ministry to fulfill.💡 You’ll Learn How To:Live with an eternal perspective and holy urgencySpeak the truth of God’s Word in everyday momentsStay steady in a world of distraction and discouragementEndure the cost of disciple-making with joyLet the gospel shape everything about your lifeLeave nothing in the tank and finish well📖 “Fulfill your ministry and die.”It’s not glamorous. It’s not flashy. But it’s deeply faithful. And it’s gloriously worth it—because Jesus will reward it.🙌 Disciple-Making Challenge:This week, ask: What does it look like to fulfill my ministry where I am—at home, at work, in my neighborhood? Then take one step of obedience

Have you ever wanted to grow spiritually or invest in someone else—but didn’t know where to start? Maybe discipling someone feels intimidating or out of reach. You’re not alone—and this episode is for you.🎯 In this episode, we’ll help you:Understand what a discipling relationship really isSee how Jesus modeled disciple-making in John 15Learn simple steps to begin discipling someone or being discipledDiscover how to build a culture of everyday, relational, joyful disciplingTake the first step with practical tools and conversation starters👣 Whether you’re new to following Jesus or you've been walking with Him for years, you can disciple and be discipled. It doesn’t require a program—it just takes intentionality, love, and a willingness to grow together.🛠️ What You’ll Walk Away With:A clear picture of what disciple-making looks like in everyday lifeA 4-step framework to start a discipling relationship todayEncouragement that discipling is not just for “church leaders”—it’s for every believer🙌 Disciple-Making Challenge:This week, take the initiative. Pray for someone, identify a person to reach out to, and invite them into a relationship centered on Jesus, His Word, and mutual encouragement.💬 Need a starting line? Try texting someone:“Hey—I’ve been wanting to grow in my faith. Would you want to start meeting up to read Scripture and pray?”👍 If this episode encouraged you, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to help others discover the joy of disciple-making.#E412Catalyst #MakeDisciples #DiscipleMaking #RelationalDiscipleship #EverydayFaith #John15 #ChristianPodcast

In this episode, we’re tackling something that holds far too many of us back: the fear of man—that pressure to stay quiet, fit in, and seek approval from people rather than God.Jesus offers a better way: the fear of the Lord.Not fear in the sense of panic or punishment—but reverence, awe, and joyful surrender to the only One whose opinion truly matters.🔎 In this episode, we’ll explore:How fear of man keeps us from being bold disciple-makersWhat the fear of God really means—and why it brings freedomThe danger of hypocrisy and the power of living for an Audience of OneHow to live with eternal perspective and Spirit-empowered courageWhy everyday disciple-making requires boldness, not perfection📖 Drawing from Luke 12 and other key passages, we’ll learn how to:Break free from people-pleasingStand firm in truth with humility and loveTrust the Spirit to give us words in hard conversationsLive boldly for Jesus in our homes, schools, and workplaces🙌 Disciple-Making Challenge:This week, speak biblical truth or share the gospel in one conversation where you’d normally stay silent. Ask the Holy Spirit to give you the words—and then step out with boldness.👍 If this episode helped you, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to help us reach more everyday disciples just like you.#E412Catalyst #FearOfMan #FearOfGod #DiscipleMaking #EverydayDiscipleship #BoldFaith #MakeDisciples

🎧 Self-Discipline vs. Legalism: What’s the Difference? | E4:12 Catalyst PodcastWelcome to E4:12 Catalyst, where we equip and encourage disciples to make disciples in the everyday stuff of life.In this episode, we're tackling a key issue every disciple-maker needs to understand: the difference between Spirit-led self-discipline and self-righteous legalism. They may look similar on the outside—but the heart behind them makes all the difference.🔎 What You’ll Learn:What biblical self-discipline looks like (and what it doesn’t)How legalism sneaks into our thinking and distorts the gospelThe impact your approach has on the people you’re disciplingWhy grace-fueled discipline leads to freedom, joy, and spiritual growthPractical ways to grow in self-control by the power of the Holy Spirit📖 Featuring insights from Titus 2, 1 Timothy 4, 1 Corinthians 9, Galatians 2, and Hebrews 12—this episode is packed with encouragement, truth, and a challenge to live a life that reflects Jesus in every area.💬 Disciple-Making Challenge:Teach this distinction to someone this week. Start a conversation about grace, training, and what it looks like to grow in Christ without slipping into performance-based Christianity.🙌 If this episode encouraged you, make sure to like, subscribe, and share it with a friend. Let’s multiply disciples—right where we are.#E412Catalyst #DiscipleMaking #ChristianDiscipline #GraceNotLegalism #MakeDisciples #EverydayFaith #SpiritualGrowth

🎙 Why Am I Still Here? Discovering God's Purpose in the Pain| E4:12 PodcastWhy doesn’t God just take us to heaven the moment we trust in Jesus?Why leave us in a world that’s messy, painful, and hard?In this episode of the E4:12 Podcast, we tackle a question every disciple wrestles with at some point: “Lord, why am I still here?”Looking at the lives of Moses, Elijah, and Jonah, we explore how even faithful followers of God struggled with discouragement, exhaustion, and a longing for escape. But God had a purpose for them—and He has a purpose for you too.👣 In this episode, you’ll discover:Why Jesus specifically prayed for you not to be taken out of the worldThree powerful reasons God leaves us here after salvationHow your everyday life is part of God’s disciple-making missionHow to live purposefully in hard seasons and display His power in your weaknessWhether you're weary, wondering, or ready to live more intentionally, this episode will encourage you to stay faithful and fruitful where you are.📌 Subscribe for more episodes that equip and encourage disciples to make disciples in the everyday stuff of life.💬 Was this episode meaningful to you? Drop a comment below—I'd love to hear how God is using this in your life.🔗 Share it with a friend and help spread the mission!

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