The Get Real Podcast

In this Podcast we will tackle one of the least talked about but deep realities of the life of a disciple, a fear of death. A powerful discussion on how we as disciples view this life and live sometimes holding on too tightly to the things of this world. The freedom that comes when we remember why we are here on this earth and the amazing blessing of an eternity with our Heavenly Father.

In this Podcast we will tackle one of the fear of being alone or abandon. Special Guest, friend and member at their local church Real Life Ministries Texas Brandon and Lori interview Rachel Barios. They will discuss her powerful story of overcoming the fear of being alone and God’s powerful use of her life. Practical tips and examples from Scripture will be discussed.

In this Podcast we will tackle one of the most challenging everyday roadblocks to a healthy walk with Christ, the fear of failure. Brandon and Lori will discuss how they both hit this fear head on and share practical steps one can take when gripped or stagnated by a fear of failure. Strong reminders of Christ commitment to the follower and encouraging Scriptures will be discussed.

In this Podcast Brandon and Lori will discuss the difficult topic of persecution. In a world that seems to be growing in hostility toward Christianity how does one stand strong in their faith? Brandon and Lori dive into scripture and share their own journey of working through modern day persecution.

In this Podcast we challenge the listener to live out and apply one of God’s most amazing attributes, mercy. As a follower of Christ, we all have moments where we recognize the mercy we need from God, but extending that same mercy to others can be difficult. On this podcast we will explore how an intentional disciple maker can extend mercy and live in a place of mercy to others in a real and practical way.

In this Podcast we challenge the listener to live out the concept of being a peacemaker. In a world that often treats relationships as disposable or surface level, we will talk about returning to God’s importance of relationship and fighting through the challenges that come. Being an intentional healthy disciple means that we carry God’s peace into relationships and pursue restoration.

In this Podcast we look at how this beatitude is often them most misunderstood. Often Christians attempt to apply the idea that they can be sinless or God demands perfection in their walk with him. Pure in heart is about our focus and pursuit of King Jesus and His Kingdom. We will explore how we can stay focused on Him and not be convoluted with the things of this world.

In this Podcast we challenge the listener to pursue and understand what a life of righteousness is. In a world that pursues all kinds of things that can satisfy in the short term, nothing fulfills like God’s righteousness. Practical ways to focus our lives and pursue God’s righteousness will be central to this weeks podcast.

In this Podcast we challenge the listener to live out Meekness. An intentional disciple makers understand that we must walk in a meekness (strength under control). Like a bridled race horse we follow Christ and live in this world as one who has incredible power yet under control.

What impacts us more, as intentional followers, then living out a life that mourns the sin and brokenness of this world? Above all other topics, this calls us to "Get Real".   In this podcast, we take the next step in living out the beatitudes. We dive into the depth and understanding of what it means to walk out the kind of mourning Jesus is speaking about. 

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On this podcast we will look at how healthy disciple making means living a sacrificial life. To make time for others, serve and walk out the life of an intentional disciple maker we must structure our lives to live sacrificially.

On this Podcast we will discuss the importance of speaking truth to those we disciple in a loving and God honoring way. We will explore how conflict is part of life and when handled in healthy way builds up relationships. On this Podcast Brandon and Lori will have special guest Rob Garcia.

Following Christ means walking the narrow path. Living and intentional disciple making lifestyle can be difficult and demanding. We will discuss how staying on this narrow path requires great intentionality but worth every step.

In this Podcast we will look at how we can effectively empower people to get involved in their own spiritual journey beyond just “going to church”. We examine how Jesus empowered his disciples and we too are called to do the same. Celebrating and trusting the work of God in others’ lives so we can empower them to get involved in the great commission.

On this podcast we will look at the basic difference between development and disciple making. There are all kinds of development. Churches and Christians put incredible amounts of focus on the development of skills rather than the life and character of a disciple maker. Development is about skills. A disciple maker is a lifestyle. We will share life examples that help identify the difference and why each has its place.

On this podcast we will discuss where the journey of a real disciple makers journey begins, following Jesus. How today we are called to first follow Christ and what that looks like in today’s world. In following we learn about how to become something rather than just doing tasks.

On this Podcast we will discuss the importance of team work and the representation of Christ. Why unity in disciple making is so important and requires great intentionality. A discussion on why the devil seeks to create disunity and how we must work hard to function as a team and maintain unity.

On this podcast we will discuss what is looks like to intentionally raise up and release others to pursue their full potential that God has for them. The hosts discuss how being a Disciple of Jesus is more about "being" something rather than just "doing" something. Brandon and Lori wrap up this discussion by describing what the process can look like to release a disciple at the right time.