In today's episode, Rusty teaches on the benefits and practice of fasting. Here are some resources to help. Scripture for Reflection: Joel 2:12-13; Isaiah 58:1-12; Matthew 6:16-18 Life Group Questions for Discussion: 1. What have you decided to fast and how is it going? 2. How are you relocating your time, energy, and desire toward Jesus in prayer? 3. What is fasting producing in your life? Resources: Helpful Thoughts on Fasting by The Bridge Church A Hunger for God by John Piper…

In today's episode, Rusty teaches on the benefits and practice of silence. Here are some tools to help. Scripture: Exodus 14:14, Psalm 48:10; 62:1 Resources: Finding Quiet by JP Moreland Breath Prayers by Sojourn Discipleship

In today's episode, Rusty teaches on a gratitude journal. Here are some tools to help. Scripture for Reflection: Philippians 4:6-7; Colossians 3:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 The Process: Keep a daily, detailed gratitude journal. Write three items for which you’re grateful. Choose from the past 24 hours. Don’t allow yourself to repeat the three. Then sit with gratitude. Think about these specific gifts from God. Pay attention to what you’re experiencing (thoughts, emotions, body sensations). Thank God out loud for each gift. Questions for Life Groups: 1. Would anyone like to share a particular blessing from this past week that was meaningful for you to acknowledge before God? 2. How is this practice changing your perception of your circumstances? 3. How is this practice changing your perception of people? 4. How is this practice changing your perception of God? Interested in joining or leading a Life Group? Find out more here - https://bit.ly/2PBUXt9…

In today's episode, Rusty teaches on the Lectio Divina. Here are some tools to help. Scripture for Reflection: Joshua 1:7-9; Philippians 4:8 The Process 1st — Read — What word or phrase stands out? 2nd — Reflect — What is Jesus saying to me? 3rd — Respond — What should I say to Jesus? 4th — Rest — What should I let go? Questions for Life Groups: 1. Has this practice been easy or hard and why do you think that is? 2. What Scriptures have you been meditating on and why have they been helpful? 3. How has God specifically spoken to you as you’ve meditated on these Scripture? 4. How do you see yourself changing as a result of meditating on Scripture? Resources: Dwell Bible App - https://dwellapp.io Interested in joining or leading a Life Group? Find out more here - https://bit.ly/2PBUXt9…

In today's episode, Rusty teaches on the Scripture study. Here are some tools to help: Scripture for Reflection: Matthew 4:4; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Questions for Life Groups: 1. What are you learning about God through your study? 2. What are you learning about yourself through your study? 3. What steps of obedience is God calling you to through your study? 4. Is there any way we can help each other in our study? Resources : 1. Finding Jesus on Every Page - http://bit.ly/Finding-Jesus 2. Suggested book for both men and women - https://amzn.to/30e01pG Interested in joining or leading a Life Group? Find out more here - https://bit.ly/2PBUXt9…

In today's episode, Rusty teaches on the prayer of examen. Here are some tools to help: Scripture for Reflection: Psalm 51:10-12 and Psalm 139 The Prayer of Examen: 1. Ask for awareness of God’s presence and love. 2. Review your day hour by hour. - Thank God for every good gift (James 1:17). - Ask for forgiveness for sin and healing from suffering (Luke 18:13; 2 Corinthians 1:3-5) 3. Look toward tomorrow with God. Questions for Life Groups: 1. Are you experiencing any challenging emotions as you practice the examen and why? 2. How have you experienced God in these times? 3. How has this level of personal reflection benefited you? 4. How can we support each other as we continue this deep soul work? Resources: 1. Reimagining the Examen App - https://bit.ly/3oWCqE1 2. Learn More - https://bit.ly/3tqVLR1 Interested in joining or leading a Life Group? Find out more here - https://bit.ly/3gXfpN9…

In today's episode, Marc teaches on Scripture memorization. Here are some tools to help: Scripture for Reflection: Psalm 103; Colossians 3:16 Questions for Life Groups: When you think about memorizing scripture, how does that make you feel? Excited? Intimidated? What are 1 or 2 key verses or passages you want to memorize in 2021? Why? How has God been changing you through the scripture you are memorizing? How can you encourage/be encouraged by your Life Group in scripture memorization? Resources: Websites to encourage Scripture memorization https://writethemonmyheart.com https://writethemonmyheart.com/2018/05/24/does-the-bible-tell-us-to-memorize-scripture/ Navigators Topical Memory System: https://www.navigators.org/resource/topical-memory-system https://www.navigators.org/resource/how-to-memorize-scripture There’s an app for that https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fighter-verses-memorize-bible/id411711646 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verses-bible-memory/id939461663 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-bible-memory-app/id496790833 Interested in joining or leading a Life Group? Find out more here - https://bit.ly/3pZ67VL…

In today's episode, Rusty teaches on a breath prayers. Here are some tools to help: Scripture for Reflection this month: Psalm 131 & Luke 5:15-16 Questions for Life Groups: 1. How are breath prayers going? 2. When you get still, what common themes pop into your mind? 3. What has God been teaching you about yourself? 4. What has God been teaching you about Himself? Resources: - 1. The Pause App - https://bit.ly/38e6G8t 2. The Pause to Reset Newsletter - https://bit.ly/350HpNa Interested in joining or leading a Life Group? Find out more here - https://bit.ly/3gXfpN9…

In today's episode, Rusty teaches on a weekly sabbath. Here are some tools to help: Scripture for Reflection this month: Genesis 1-2; Mark 2:27-28 Questions for Life Groups: 1. What can we celebrate from last week’s Sabbath? 2. What’s been difficult or isn’t working for you? 3. How has reflecting on God’s command to enjoy Him and His good gifts changed your perception of God? 4. How has a weekly Sabbath changed your work? (Celebrate with each other) Resources: - John Mark Comer's chapter on Sabbath in The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - Pete Scazerro's chapter on Sabbath in Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Interested in joining or leading a Life Group? Find out more here - https://bit.ly/3gXfpN9…

In today's episode, Rusty teaches the first and foundational practice for Sojourn Discipleship - Creating a Rule of Life. Here are some tools to help: Scripture for Reflection this month: John 15 Questions for Life Groups: 1. Have you finished and shared your rule of life with someone in group? 2. How is your rule of life helping you experience the love, joy and/or peace of Jesus? (Celebrate with each other) 3. What’s been difficult about trying to live out your rule of life? 4. How can we help each other to continue abiding in a deep relationship with Jesus? Resources: Creating a Rule of Life - https://bit.ly/2ESGHqM Enneagram & Spiritual Disciplines - https://bit.ly/3boGVSD Interested in joining or leading a Life Group? Find out more here - https://bit.ly/3gXfpN9…

In today’s episode, Rusty discusses why commitment is important for flourishing and what we want Sojourners to commit to in general and specifically in Life Groups. If you’re interested in leading a Life Group, start the process by filling out this form - https://forms.gle/FYZWBxMNHeasT2ev5 A special thanks to Cole Calbaugh for the original music and Lindsay Ford for the introduction.…

In today’s episode, Rusty and Marc discuss the process of joining a group, becoming a leader, and multiplying news groups. If you’re interested in leading a Life Group, start the process by filling out this form - https://forms.gle/FYZWBxMNHeasT2ev5 A special thanks to Cole Calbaugh for the original music and Lindsay Ford for the introduction.…

In today’s episode, Rusty and Nick discuss our reason for changing our ideal group size, why smaller can be hard for us, and what we expect from leaders. If you’re interested in leading a Life Group, start the process by filling out this form - https://forms.gle/FYZWBxMNHeasT2ev5 A special thanks to Cole Calbaugh for the original music and Lindsay Ford for the introduction.…

In today’s episode, Rusty and Marc discuss our training structures, a common discipleship myth, and our hopes for lasting transformation. If you want to check out the quote Rusty read, it’s from Recapturing the Wonder by Mike Cosper on pages 139-142. A special thanks to Cole Calbaugh for the original music and Lindsay Ford for the introduction.…

In today’s episode, Rusty and Marc discuss why we see a need to shift the content of small groups and what structure we’ll follow in our monthly Sojourn Discipleship meetings. We hope you enjoy the episode. A special thanks to Cole Calbaugh for the original music and Lindsay Ford for the introduction.…