About this episode

The episode discusses the true nature of discipleship and the challenges believers face in following Jesus.

The episode challenges the misconception that following Jesus is mainly about receiving blessings, emphasizing instead that discipleship requires denying oneself, taking up the cross daily (Luke 9:23), and submitting one’s desires and identity to Christ for transformation. It describes what believers “sign up for,” including conviction by the Holy Spirit, costly obedience, spiritual warfare and persecution (John 15:20), being misunderstood, pruning for greater fruitfulness (John 15:1–2), and ...

People in this episode

Host: Ronald Myers Jr

Topics covered

• discipleship
• self-denial
• spiritual transformation
• obedience
• spiritual warfare
• persecution

Keywords

• discipleship
• self-denial
• spiritual warfare
• obedience
• transformation

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Luke 9:23, John 15:20, John 15:1–2

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