Doable Discipleship

What’s in a Name? Did you know that the Bible uses more than 200 names for God? Each name can teach you about various aspects of who God is and about the relationship he wants to have with you. By studying God’s names and using them when you pray, you are demonstrating that you want to know him better. It also shows that you recognize his ability to help you in every area of your life. God wants you to praise him for who he is! Join hosts Jason and Linda as they have this inspired conversation with Celebrate Recovery’s Meaghan Grider, about the names of God. For complete show notes, click HERE

Today’s special episode of Doable Discipleship Jason interviews Dr. Richard Vance Goodwin about his book, Seeing Is Believing. In this Study in Theology and the Arts (STA) volume, theologian Richard Goodwin considers how the images that constitute film might be a conduit of God's revelation. By considering works by Carl Theodor Dreyer, Stanley Kubrick, Paul Thomas Anderson, Robert Bresson, Martin Scorsese, Terrence Malick, and more, Goodwin argues that by inviting emotional responses, film images can be a medium of divine revelation. For complete show notes, click HERE

This week, you’ll have the pleasure of hearing host Jason Wieland’s story through Linda’s thoughtful questions. We’ll dig into some of his spiritual background including a brief detour (a good one) in his early years. Jason’s journey asks “how can God make beauty from ashes?” Ultimately, Jason lands at Saddleback Church as part of the 201 or Spiritual Maturity team and helps others grow in their walk and relationship with Jesus through his caring leadership and of course, the Doable Discipleship podcast and more. Today’s episode shows why Jason is so foundational to Doable’s success. For complete show notes, click HERE

You know her as the co-host of Doable Discipleship, but do you really know Linda Tokar? You’ll enjoy listening to her story, her faith journey and how she has been shaped and molded by God, through loss and tough times, to be who she is, and to serve the way that she does today. In this episode you’ll find out why we love her and why she is such an integral part of Doable Discipleship. For complete show notes, click HERE

This fun conversation about people of the Bible can bring a greater understanding and relatability of Bible stories, God’s truth for you, how God’s story plays out in his children. Are there examples from people of the Bible that are your favorite? Who in the Bible would you invite to a dinner party? What questions would ask Esther, Paul, John the Baptist, Elijah, Ruth and more? Is your faith strengthened by their stories? For complete show notes, click HERE

Rob Jacobs and Jason Wieland discuss the book, Abide In Christ by Andrew Murray. In John 15:9, God says: “Remain in My Love.” Many Christians go to church each week burdened by guilt and shame, believing they are unworthy of God’s full love. In Abide in Christ, Andrew Murray reminds every Christian that God promises His constant presence with them. Listen in as Jason and Rob take a deeper dive. For complete show notes, click HERE

After 31 plus years of faithful ministry at Saddleback Church, retiring pastor Tom Holladay joins hosts Linda Tokar and Jason Wieland. The discussion revolves around the importance of the sovereignty of God and his hand on Tom’s life. What was Tom’s life before becoming a follower of Jesus? What has it meant to be called to share God’s word with other people through his life and career? Please join us as we have this intimate, revealing and encouraging discussion with Tom Holladay. For complete show notes, click HERE

How do you practice the ‘presence of God?’ Brother Lawrence’s classic book, The Practice of the Presence of God, is the subject of this Summer Book Club podcast with host Jason Wieland and guest, Heather Cava. This classic book, over 300 years old, was written as a witness to the profound peace and joy evident in Brother Lawrence’s life. Can one experience God even in the little things, while washing dishes, cleaning, cooking, in ordinary life, at all times? An enlightening conversation ensues… enjoy this podcast. For complete show notes, click HERE.

C. S. Lewis’ classic book, The Weight of Glory, is the subject of this weeks Summer Book Club podcast with Jason and former host, now returning guest, Doug Jones. This classic contains nine sermons delivered by Lewis during World War Two. The nine addresses offer guidance, inspiration, and a compassionate apologetic for the Christian faith during a time of great doubt. You’ll enjoy this discussion that focuses mainly on the first of these sermons or messages called The Weight of Glory. For complete show notes, click HERE

If you like books, you’re going to like this summer book ‘club’ series where Jason and Linda are joined by colleague Brandon Bathauer to review what they would call a Christian ‘classic.’ Written some 40 years ago, the book called Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster, is a contemplative look at the spiritual disciplines. How can we slow down to hear what God might be doing in you and through you and hearing God’s voice? Learn more about the book, its impact on Brandon and possibly a whole other world of following Jesus that you could tap in to. For complete show notes, click HERE

Worship is one of the five purposes of the church. Today, John Cassetto, worship pastor, and Taylor Williams, worship leader, join Jason Wieland in this episode called Lead With Worship. If we were first created to receive God’s love and to respond to God’s love… what does that mean, how does that look in the life of a believer and in the life of the church? Is it just about the weekend gathering or is there more? Listen and find out. For complete show notes, click HERE

Are you a history buff? Do you like connecting the past with the present? Brandon Bathauer joins this discussion with Linda and Jason and share, in their animated style, how context and story help make the church more real, people of the Bible more real and even help your faith become more real and meaningful. How could the study of the history of the church change your relationship with Jesus? Learn this and so much more in Episode 277: Why The Story Of The Church Matters. For complete show notes, click HERE

In this episode, Rob Jacobs and new team member Andrew Obnial from the spiritual growth team, join hosts Jason and Linda to discuss the spiritual practice of Lectio Divina. They look briefly at its history, and how this practice of thoughtful, prayerful reading and meditation on God’s word could help you and I in our communion and experience with God while increasing our knowledge of God’s word. For complete show notes, click HERE

Life transitions can be tough, challenging and life changing. With the announcement of new leadership for Saddleback Church and Echo Church, Kay Warren gives insights to those changes and the transitions that will take place and what life lessons we can learn and how we can grow in our own spiritual maturity and so much more. For complete show notes, click HERE

In this special rewind, we are privileged to re-listen to pastor Andy Wood from Echo Church, soon to be new senior pastor of Saddleback Church. He joins Jason Wieland in this episode from March, earlier this year, and speaks on Habits for Spiritual Growth and recaps his weekend message from the same week. Andy describes what spiritual practices he’s found to be life changing. They discuss devotion, prayer, journaling and other practices and resources that will help your spiritual growth and your connection with God. For complete show notes, click HERE

Today’s episode is a follow up to the recent podcast on Ash Wednesday and Lent, dates from the church calendar. Today, Jason and Linda talk about Pentecost, the history of Pentecost and what it means to you and me and the Church. For complete show notes, click HERE

In this heart-felt episode, Jason interviews NBA writer Jonathan Tjarks about his recent diagnosis and battle with a rare form of cancer, his faith, his family and the journey his is on. Finding out and knowing what it is you believe about yourself, about God and about the world can take us by surprise and is candidly discussed in the episode. For complete show notes, click HERE

Today, Jay and Linda are joined by two of our favorite guests and marriage coaches, George and Tondra Gregory. They help put a ‘bow’ around this recent series of relationship discussions and discuss some of the do’s and don’ts of communicating in relationships. How to get to know, appreciate, value and communicate with our spouses better. How does active listening play a part and of course, they explain all these things in a very practical, understandable way. Enjoy this episode. For complete show notes, click HERE

Are you tired of falling into frustrating relational patterns in your marriage? Hosts Jason Weiland and Linda Tokar interview Jennifer Norheim while discussing the book, How We Love by Milan and Kay Yerkovich. Why the ways you and your spouse relate to each other go back to before you even met. They talk about attachment theory, and explore how your childhood created an “intimacy imprint” that affects your marriage today. For complete show notes, click HERE

In today's special episode of Doable Discipleship, Jason and Linda have a fascinating discussion with author Gary Chapman of the The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts. They discuss the premise of these five love languages: different people with different personalities give and receive love in different ways. By learning to recognize these preferences in yourself and in your loved ones, you can learn to identify the root of your conflicts, connect more profoundly, and truly begin to grow closer. Enjoy this wonderful discussion. For complete show notes, click HERE