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"The one sin pastors never talk about is gluttony" "How come there are so many overweight pastors" "Our body is a temple! We have to honor that!" "Crucify your flesh! Break it!" This week Jor Talks about fitness. When is it helpful? When does it hurt? When does it bleed into ego? And how should Christians act at the gym?We're also doing a deep dive about common myths about those who are fit and regular gym goers - namely that they are disciplined individuals and they have learned to break their flesh. JOR ALSO TALKS some theology! From eisegesis to trichotomists, to anywhere in between, we're digging deep this episode. We hope that you keep the fitness.... but maybe drop the nonsense.

Yeahhhh, when it comes to spiritual disciplines, "reading the Bible" is not really all that high. That's because we were never really instructed to read the Bible. In this episode, Jor Talks about what the Bible DOES say about itself. It tells us to meditate on it! To instruct, to teach, to hide it in our heart, and to obey it. But reading it? As in reading your chapter and forgetting about it and moving on with your life? Yeah - that isn't really there. Jor also outlines some practices that are going to replace your standard, basic Bible reading plans. Things that involve slowing down, meditating, and allowing your love for Jesus to fuel you!

The difference between having influence and not isn’t always about your knowledge, skills, or wisdom. Sometimes it boils down to people just don’t want to be around you for very long. Truthfully? This feels like a not-so-spiritual podcast, but being someone people want to be around is just called being a faithful, holy spirt filled Christian. This week, Jor Talks about the language of INFLUENCE. In this podcast, he dives into how to set people at ease (+ what makes people feel anxious), and what small skills you can incorporate into your daily life to grow how others view you. Leadership, influence, and likeability aren’t about charisma, confidence, or even knowledge. They are often tied to service, love for others, and empathy! All things we can grow in every day! So sit back and consider this question: HOW CAN I be more likeable this week?

Are you STUCK? Stuck in your faith? Stagnant? Feeling like church doesn’t “hit” anymore.... or like you don’t even know what’s wrong? This week, Jor Talks about some real (and sometimes uncomfortable) reasons you might be stuck. Maybe you’ve been trying to be someone you’re not; chasing a version of yourself you picked up from Instagram. Maybe you’re bringing a “mask” to God instead of your real self… and wondering why nothing is changing. Jor Talks about what happens when you delay obedience, when bitterness and unforgiveness take root, and how easy it is to fall into self-justifying loops - whether that’s playing the victim, being hyper-critical, or even becoming spiritually prideful. Jor also dives into things we don’t always talk about: avoiding risk and choosing comfort, shutting down emotionally, ignoring conviction, and convincing ourselves “I already know this” so we stop growing altogether. If you’ve been feeling stuck, there’s a reason, and there’s a way out. As you surrender to the Holy Spirit, drop the mask, and actually align your life with what God is saying (even when it’s uncomfortable), you can move forward again. Let’s get you unstuck.

Discipleship means modeling. It means “follow me as I follow Christ”. So, this is my best attempt to keep it real, and bring you into the very real emotions I am working through even now. In this episode Jor Talks about loss and how to handle it, or at least, the 10 things he is doing right now to make sure he is appropriately processing loss! This episode is most certainly a tribute to the life of Jeff Leake and all that he did for Jor, but also hopefully useful to those who are currently learning to walk through loss.

What if the biggest impact you could make didn’t require more talent, charisma, or gifting..... just a few little things that anyone can do with effort effort? In a culture obsessed with platforms, influence, and excellence, we often overlook the small, unglamorous habits that actually build trust, shape culture, and form disciples. The truth is, some of the most powerful leadership practices take zero skill....but almost everyone skips them. In this episode, JOR TALKS about things like being on time, learning names, expressing gratitude, giving undivided attention, doing the jobs no one wants, apologizing quickly, celebrating others, and staying coachable can radically change your leadership, your ministry, and your relationships. These aren’t flashy. They won’t get you a stage.But they will earn you trust, grow teams, prevent burnout, and reflect the heart of Jesus! If you’re a Christian, disciple-maker, or leader who wants to be faithful in the little things.... yeahhhh this one’s for you. Zero skill. No excuses. Massive impact.

SORRY for the audio quality - but we live and we learn 😂 On this part two episode, Jor Talks about more schemes of the enemy and how they are used against you! Busyness - Do you ever just move so fast that you don't even remember what you did today? What do you think that is doing for your spiritual life? Isolation - The primary thing the enemy does is get us off on our own so we are away from community! Shame - "I am nothing" and "I am worthless" is the cry of our generation, but shame was conquered on the cross! Doubt - From "did God reallllly say?" to "You certainly will NOT die" to "go ahead, jump off!", the Devil loves to get us to doubt God's character and even existence.

This week Jor Talks about the real reason some people thrive on teams, and other's don't. Everyone calm down! Don't worry! This isnt turning into a leadership podcast. Actually, Jor Talks about how leadership opportunities are part of discipleship! And how community is the perfect environment in which disfunction is often exposed, identified, held accountable, and even fixed! Using Patrick Lenchioni's book The Ideal Team Player as a guideline, Jor Talks about being Humble, Hungry, and Smart, and what happens when you're missing 1 of each of the 3!

Forget the gym, Jor Talks about getting FAT! Today we're getting into what it takes to be someone who can receive discipleship! What attitudes need to be present in someone who is ready to grow! Are you FAITHFUL? Have you made yourself AVAILABLE? Are you TEACHABLE? Lets dive into this "short" podcast (Or at least, Jor thought it would be in the beginning lol) and see where we can grow this week!

Jor Talks about a few moments that made him think about the legacy you leave behind. If you invest in the now, it eventually fades away! The best and coolest moments of yesterday, become unimportant, forgotten, or worse - cringe just a few years later. How do you invest in something deeper than the here and now? Let's talk about the Dallas Cowboys and Will Smith and see if we can learn anything today!

In this first episode, Jor Talks about the "why" behind the podcast. We cover a lot of ground, from the reasons why you need discipled, to the non negotiables surrounding some baseline realities you're going to have to come to grips with if you want to be discipled! In this Jor tells stories of those who have discipled him as we apply the principles of being ok with being wrong, talking about your weaknesses, and of course, the commitment to submission and obedience.