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Apprenticing with Jesus

Apprenticing with Jesus

By Paul Shotsberger

Apprenticing has the idea of active discipleship, learning from the master, with the intent of working in that profession for a lifetime. It’s a concept and experience that we’re generally lacking in our day, but something that needs to be recaptured, especially in the Church. Apprenticing with Jesus addresses some crucial questions of the Christian faith: What rhythms do we need for lifestyle and longevity in faithful Kingdom living? How can we stay close to Jesus through the Word, the Spirit, and other disciplines to truly be formed into His image? Join us!
(Music by The Chatham Rabbits)
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Community, Belonging, and Authenticity with Jordan Kuck

Apprenticing with JesusMay 05, 2023

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In this final episode of the season, we are blessed to have Jordan Kuck in the studio with us. Jordan is a rising senior at Southern Wesleyan University and a kindred spirit to us all here at the podcast. Today she shares the depths of God's grace to her during a difficult season in her early life, the eternal importance of Christian community, and the tremendous opportunity to the church today as God is wholly enough for His people even with the challenges of our contemporary world.

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Introduction

Introduction

In this very first episode of Apprenticing with Jesus, we introduce the listener to us (Natasha, Scott, and Paul) and what apprenticing is all about. 

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