EPISODE 0198 | Church Vaules Part 3.2: 4 Areas of Discipleship Every Christian Must Master
THESE NOTES ACCOMPANY EPISODE 0198
In this episode, Pastor Stephen and Pastor Nate continue their series on personal discipleship by unpacking the practical side of living it out. Building on last week’s foundation, they break down four key areas every believer must engage in to grow: whole-heart devotion, personal vision, time management, and disciplined habits. With vivid analogies from sports, real-life examples, and biblical wisdom, they challenge listeners to move beyond vague good intentions and into intentional rhythms that shape a lifetime of following Jesus. From guarding your heart to writing a personal eulogy, from managing your week to cultivating daily disciplines, this conversation is packed with tools to help you live as a fully devoted disciple.
Main Topics Covered:
✔️ Why discipleship isn’t a program but a lifestyle
✔️ The four “quadrants” of discipleship growth: devotion, vision, time, and habits
✔️ Whole-heart devotion—loving what God loves and hating what He hates
✔️ Discovering God’s personal vision for your life and stewarding it faithfully
✔️ Time management as biblical stewardship, not just productivity
✔️ The power of daily, disciplined habits to finish the race well
Key Scriptures:
📖 Matthew 22:37–39 – “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind…”
📖 Proverbs 4:23 – “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.”
📖 Philippians 1:6 – “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion…”
📖 Ephesians 5:15–16 – “Be careful how you live… make the most of every opportunity.”
📖 Hebrews 12:1 – “Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.”
Key Takeaways:
🔹 Discipleship is not complicated—but it is demanding.
🔹 Whole-heart devotion is the foundation for everything else.
🔹 A God-given vision clarifies your priorities and fuels your purpose.
🔹 Stewarding your time wisely multiplies your impact for the Kingdom.
🔹 Small daily habits compound into lifelong faithfulness.
🎧 Listen now to learn how to step onto the “field of discipleship” and practice the rhythms that will grow you into the person God has called you to be.
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Resources
The Better Planner™ is a personal planner designed by Pastor Stephen to help you map out all the different aspects of success and personal growth on your way to better.
The foundation of the Better Planner™ is the practice of defining and reaching your personal vision. The other principles for growth all integrate with and flow out of this essential step. As you develop and record the insights you receive from God and His design for your life, the Better Planner™ will lead you through a step-by-step process to become better.
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