Episode 577 - The Way to Change the World: Discipleship

About this episode

Steve Wood explores discipleship as the central strategy Jesus used to change the world.

In this episode of Faith & Family Bible Study, Steve Wood explores discipleship as the central strategy Jesus used to change the world. Beginning with Jesus’ call to the first disciples in Matthew 4:17–22 and ending with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18–20, this study shows how the Gospel of Matthew is framed by one clear command: make disciples. Steve explains why Jesus prioritized close, relational training over formal education, why the first disciples were likely much younger than we often assume, and what this means for parents, families, and youth formation today. This episode lays the biblical foundation for building authentic, long-term discipleship that truly transforms lives. For more resources, visit us online at www.BibleforCatholics.com.

People in this episode

Host: Steve Wood

Topics covered

• discipleship
• Gospel of Matthew
• youth formation
• family
• Christian education

Keywords

• Matthew 4:17–22
• Great Commission
• authentic discipleship
• transform lives

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