5. RE:Think - Discipleship part 2

5. RE:Think - Discipleship part 2

From Mitchell Berean Church - Podcast by Mitchell Berean Church

May 24, 2026 · 34 min

About this episode

This episode explores the true cost of following Jesus and the call to deeper discipleship.

Jesus never hid the cost of following Him. When He called fishermen from the shores of Galilee, His invitation was more than “come believe in Me.” It was, “Follow Me, and I will send you out…” Following Jesus meant leaving comfort behind, stepping into the work of ministry, and learning to trust Him through pruning, sacrifice, rejection, and perseverance. The same invitation still stands today. In a world where it’s easy to settle for comfortable Christianity, Jesus calls His people to something deeper—to remain in Him, bear much fruit, and join Him in His mission to seek and save the lost. The question is not simply whether we believe in Jesus, but whether we are truly following Him. And while the pruning can be painful, the life He produces through surrendered disciples is worth it. Join us this weekend as we open God’s Word together and re-think what it really means to follow Jesus. Come be encouraged, challenged, and reminded not to lose heart in the process God is using to grow lasting fruit in your life. -Pastor Ben Key Verses: Matthew 9:37-38 (NIV) - Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to…

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Ben

Topics covered

  • discipleship
  • following Jesus
  • Christianity
  • faith
  • ministry
  • spiritual growth

Keywords

  • discipleship
  • following Jesus
  • Christianity
  • faith
  • spiritual growth
  • pruning
  • sacrifice

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Matthew 9:37-38

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