Doable Discipleship

Isn’t Christmas a good time to wonder? Today’s Episode 248 - Wonder, hosts Jason Weiland and Linda Tokar interview Jason Williams, the Lake Forest campus pastor on the idea of Wonder. How are we called to embrace wonder, or sometimes expressed… awe and wonder? In today’s conversation, we delve into God and his love for us, how we experience we, and particularly how it relates to the Christmas season. For complete show notes, click HERE

In today’s Episode 247 - Finishing the Task, hosts Jason Weiland, Linda Tokar interview Lisa Pak, the Global Strategist for Finishing the Task or FTT. How is the church engaging you and I to get a Bible, a believer and a body of Christ (church), the Gospel, the Good News, to the last unengaged, unreached people groups of the world? Listen in on this conversation and find out what exciting times are ahead and what the Lord is doing through FTT and believers like you. For complete show notes, click HERE

First of all, we’re so thankful for you, our listener and partner. So, what are you thankful for? As we pause to reflect on God’s faithfulness, do we get hung up on what isn’t right in our lives? Or, do we wear a lens of gratitude and thankfulness? Do we give in to the gratitude destroyers or are we purposeful to understand our interdependence on God and others? As you listen to this episode of Doable Discipleship, we pray you will learn how to appreciate the good around you, to recognize all God has done in your life. For complete show notes, click HERE

In a time of global uncertainty, Saddleback’s worship team was tasked to create an album. They accomplished this by being available, available to what the Holy Spirit wanted to say and do in and through them. The resulting album “Alive & Well,” touches on three themes: 1. Light in the midst of darkness. 2. Finding our home in Christ, not a physical building and 3. The idea that God is alive and well, that we are alive in Christ especially in a season of intensified loss. Enjoy this interview with guests Josh Miller, Michael Kopulos, Timree Abajian, and Socrates Perez. For complete show notes, click HERE

Why does God take Sabbath so seriously? What is the big deal anyway? How is keeping the Sabbath an expression of worship? Doug, Jason, and our special guest Ken Baugh discuss these questions and much more on this all encompassing discussion on the Sabbath. What does it have to do with trusting God, faith, having a scarcity mindset or help us focus on our relationship with God? Listen and find out on this episode of Doable Discipleship. For complete show notes, click HERE

How many times have you heard this verse quoted in your life? “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged…” In this episode we speak with Pastor Buddy Owens on using good judgement. Listen along as we clear up some misconceptions and learn love’s part in confronting others and being a real friend. For complete show notes, click HERE

Today’s Episode 242 – The Call to Whole Person Care with Linda Tokar and special co-host Brandon Bathauer. This episode discusses how the Bible and life of Jesus call us to whole person care and how we can see fruitfulness out of our embodiment. For complete show notes, click HERE

Today’s Episode 241 – How Should Christians Think About Suffering with hosts Jason Wieland and Linda Tokar features an interview with Rob Rice, chaplain at Hoag Hospital. Rob has spent much of his life walking with people in their suffering. This episode talks about the reality of suffering, the hope of Heaven, and how Christians should think about and engage with suffering. For complete show notes, click HERE

Today’s Episode 240 – Engaging Your Body In Worship with hosts Jason Wieland and Linda Tokar talks about how we are called to surrender ourselves wholly (including our bodies) to God in worship. This episode looks at ways we can engage our bodies in acts of worship and how we can practice certain physical disciplines as worship. For complete show notes, click HERE

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Today’s Episode 238 - Embodied: Living as Whole People in a Fractured World with hosts Jason Weiland, Linda Tokar and author Gregg Allison talk about embodiment and what it means from a biblical sense. Is there a spiritual problem that is a part of my physical problem? The theology of embodiment and why is it important. our biblical understanding of having a physical body and what it means to live in this physical world. Curious? Listen to this episode and this series to learn more. For complete show notes, click HERE

Today’s Episode 236 - Developing Discernment and Trustworthy Character with hosts Jason Weiland and Linda Tokar brings an avalanche of truth from God’s word, the Bible, to set the tone for our discussion. Why are we called to be discerning? Where do we put our trust and energy? And more importantly, What or WHOM is the foundation of our trust? What or whom is trustworthy? This and more in today’s podcast. For complete show notes, click HERE

What is going on in the world right now? Why is trust such a hot button issue? Today’s Trustworthy Sayings From The Bible with guest Jason Williams and hosted by Jason Weiland and Linda Tokar delves into what or whom to trust or believe when we are inundated with so much information about faith, life, current issues and more. Some of the conversation revolves around trustworthiness and what trusting means in light of a biblical world view. Stay tuned for some great encouragement on the subject of trust. For complete show notes, click HERE

This is the second episode of a three-part series on Trust. In this case, What It Means To Trust the Bible with Tom Holladay. Jason and Linda, along with Pastor Tom, discuss the foundational importance of trusting the Bible. Why is it important to trust the Bible as our source for spiritual and eternal truth? We’ve trusted it for thousands of years. Is scripture inspired by God? What does it mean to be God-breathed? These are the inspired words of God to the prophets… timeless, and made certain. For complete show notes, click HERE

This is the first of a three-part series on Trust. Jason and Linda discuss some trust concepts and why trust is important. Why it’s difficult to trust others, news, facts and why we should vet those sources, whether people or information, to determine what is trust-worthy. Why do we want to trust and need to trust? These ideas and more as we unpack a perspective on trust. For complete show notes, click HERE

In this last installment from the ‘Beloved Dust’ series with Jamin Goggin, co-author with Kyle Stroble, Linda Tokar and Jason Weiland share the value of being called to a personal encounter with God and to participate in His goodness, His light and His love. Do we underestimate the importance of a walk of holiness or a call to holiness? How do we become Godly people, focused on sanctification or holiness? Is it ‘good enough’ to just be ‘virtuous?’ These ideas and more are discussed, hoping you are blessed by this episode of Doable Discipleship. For complete show notes, click HERE

In this third installment from the ‘Beloved Dust’ series, Jason Weiland and Linda Tokar, take a deep dive into prayer, influenced by the book: ‘Beloved Dust: Drawing Close to God by Discovering the Truth About Yourself.’ How do we truly receive wisdom, strength, power and courage from prayer? Prayer isn’t about being worthy or right or ready but about being honest, open and real and developing stronger, regular communication with God. You are sure to grow from this awesome episode. For complete show notes, click HERE

Jason Weiland and Linda Tokar start part two of this four part series with intern and guest Lindsey Sun. They discuss the topic of Rest, inspired by the book: ‘Beloved Dust: Drawing Close to God by Discovering the Truth About Yourself.’ Finding our identity in resting in God, dwelling with God is very different from the world’s idea of rest, zoning out or escapism. How do we dwell in him, attach to the vine? This and so much more as this discussion takes a deep dive into the Biblical view of rest. For complete show notes, click HERE

Jason Weiland and Linda Tokar start part one of a four part series with Kyle Strobel, co-author of the book: ‘Beloved Dust: Drawing Close to God by Discovering the Truth About Yourself.’ Believers sometimes struggle with the tension between being created from dust, a vapor, fragile, of the earth, yet, at the same time we are eternal, his children, precious and beloved. These are all true yet our ‘lowness’ doesn’t make us less significant in the eyes of God. He loves us, his finest creation. For complete show notes, click HERE

Financial advisor Chris Goulard, Pastor of Strategic Advancement, joins our hosts Jason Weiland and Linda Tokar this week on the topic of our financial health. In particular, we’ll learn about our financial emotional type. Financial issues can be a sign of heart issues and Chris will guide us through five types of financial stewardship ranging from the secure steward to the careless spender and all the types that will help you understand God’s principles for financial health and freedom. For complete show notes, click HERE