Discipleship is a Group Project Part 1: The Heart of Discipleship

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Episode Summary: In this two-part series, we’ll dive into the concept of discipleship as a shared journey of faith—a “group project” where each of us plays an active role. Drawing on insights from Yolanda Solomon’s new book, Discipleship as Holy Collaboration, these episodes explore how discipleship involves love, compassion, agency, and embodied action. Solomon emphasizes that genuine discipleship moves beyond rules and regulations and requires a heartfelt commitment to one another, helping each other live out the resurrected life.

In Part 1, we’ll discuss the beauty and challenges of discipleship, the temptation to replace love with mere duty, and how we can reclaim a heart-centered approach. 

In Part 2, we’ll continue with a focus on agency, participation, and the embodied experience of following Jesus, inspired by John’s Gospel and Revelation’s call to active, collective faithfulness.

Inspired by Solomon’s words, “These days I’m tempted to lose my love,” we reflect on how easily love can be replaced by routine and obligation in discipleship. This resonates with the admonition to the church at Ephesus in Revelation, reminding them to reclaim their “first love.”

Parallels with Paul’s teachings in Ephesians, where discipleship involves submission, reconciliation, and spiritual armor. However, without love at the center, discipleship becomes hollow.

Recommended Reading:

• Discipleship as Holy Collaboration by Yolanda Solomon

Join us for this two-part series as we explore how discipleship is not a solo journey but a holy collaboration where each of us plays a vital part.

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