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Eric Ryan and Dan Roeber chat about books that have impacted their spiritual lives to read over break. Also, stay tuned for season 2 of Make Disciples! Below is a list of the books mentioned in this episode. Deep Discipleship- J.T. English Blessed: A History of the American Prosperity Gospel- Kate Bowler Lead: 12 Gospel Principles for Leadership in the Church- Paul David Tripp Who Is an Evangelical?: The History of a Movement in Crisis- Thomas Kidd Gentle and Lowly- Dane Ortlund Telling the Truth: The Gospel as Tragedy, Comedy, and Fairy Tale- Fredrick Buechner Praying the Bible- Donald Whitney

Dan Roeber and Eric Ryan discuss how to pray for our nation: specifically for the leaders and welfare of our country. They also chat about how we can practically do this in our daily lives.

Eric Ryan and Dan Roeber talk about viewing politics through a Christian perspective and discuss the pitfalls of partisanship.

Dan Roeber and Eric Ryan talk about corporate realities in the Christian life.

Eric Ryan and Dan Roeber discuss lament in the Bible. They chat about examples of lament and how we can practically view lament in our lives.

Pentecost has just occurred. The Holy Spirit has come to empower and embolden Jesus’ bride, the church, to go and accomplish the commission of Jesus. Just like Jesus laid out in Acts 1:8, it will begin in Jerusalem with the apostles.

Eric Ryan and David McNeely chat about online church and explain their perspectives behind its purpose during this COVID season and beyond.

The World is hurting. Jesus can heal them. We can play a role in that healing. We want to play a role in the healing of the World, but feel as though our efforts don't make much of a difference. We will play a role in the healing of the World when we are filled with the power of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2 is the story of a small group of Jesus followers experiencing that power.

Eric Ryan and Dan Roeber chat about the last step in Bible study: application. They discuss how to apply Scripture while keeping the context in mind and use Philippians 4:13 as an example.

Eric Ryan and Dan Roeber discuss the second step in Bible study: interpretation. They talk about how to interpret Scripture while using Philippians 4:13 as an example. They also share helpful resources to equip you in studying the text.

In the last portion of His prayer, Jesus intercedes for the future church- that’s you and me. He wastes no words. He prays boldly for three things that are impossible without divine intervention. When we pray for impossible things, we tend to wonder why we even pray. Will it really happen? Am I praying like a fool? Jesus knows why we pray. We pray because nothing is impossible with God.

Dan Roeber and Heather Terhune talk about the first step in Bible study: observation. How do we observe Scripture? They also chat about how observing the context of the text is an important part of Bible study.

After starting the prayer focused on Himself, Jesus prays for His disciples. He prays specifically and intentionally. Many of us feel a bit lost knowing what to pray for those closest to us. If we listen closely to Jesus, we will learn not only how to pray, but what to pray.

Dan Roeber and Heather Terhune discuss why we should study the Bible and provide practical examples on how to approach Scripture. They also chat about how Bible study has impacted their lives.

Virtually every Christian has spent a great deal of time feeling like a toddler when it comes to prayer. We may have energy and enthusiasm, but praying feels awkward and clumsy. Jesus knew how to pray. He knew how to pray because He knew God. If we listen to Him pray, we will learn what’s at the heart of prayer.

Welcome to the Make Disciples podcast! This podcast is a resource for equipping listeners to grow in their faith while sharing topics and ideas on discipleship. In this episode, Eric Ryan and Dan Roeber discuss why making disciples is important and preview the upcoming season.

Friendships matter. We all want to have a good friend and be a good friend. God made us this way: we were made by God to enjoy people. We are better together.

David was called a man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14; Acts 13:22). Why? One of the reasons is because David had a heart of gratitude. David habitually praised God for who He is and thanked God for what He does. One of the best-kept secrets to intimacy with God is gratitude.

Hannah was a desperate woman. She faced a choice: carry the weight of her burden alone or cast her anxiety upon God. Desperation, divorced from prayer, is anxiety carried alone, which eventually buries us. But desperation, offered up in prayer, is anxiety cast on Jesus. He is always able to lighten the load.

The hardest part of the Christian life is resting in God’s love. We assume He likes us when we do good things, but we’re not so sure when we don't live up to His standards. After all, that’s how we typically deal with others. The truth is we need the power to believe that God always loves us. We need that same power to love others the way He loves us. Prayer is the path to power.