The Gospel, Jesus' Ministry, & Living as a Disciple with Taylor Turkington

Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Taylor Turkington to discuss how Jesus shows us in the gospels that discipleship is a process of spiritual transformation that encompasses the entirety of our lives. Questions Covered in This Episode:What does the term "kingdom of heaven" mean, and how does it relate to being a disciple of Jesus?Based upon Jesus' teachings, what are some of the characteristics that disciples are called to embody?What do we learn from him about the cost of discipleship?What are some of the things that can hinder or stunt our spiritual growth?How does this impact our work/witness as the church?How has living in community with other believers helped you grow as a follower of Jesus?How do The Gospels and the theme of discipleship point us to the gospel?Guest Bio:Taylor directs the training ministry BibleEquipping where she also teaches and coaches Bible teachers. Previously, she directed training ministries for The Gospel Coalition and Western Seminary, and today serves on the board of an evangelical seminary. She is the author of Trembling Faith and lives in Portland, Oregon with her family where she enjoys growing tall flowers, drinking great tea, and paddling the rivers.Reflection Question:What is one adjustment you can make in how you spend your time and money to strengthen your commitment to the way of Jesus?Continue Learning:Matthew 5-7The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich BonhoefferLong Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene PetersonThe Sermon on the Mount by Jen WilkinTrembling Faith by Taylor TurkingtonAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church.Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | TikTokOur Sister Podcasts:Knowing Faith | The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting Christianity  | Tiny TheologiansStarting Place with Elizabeth Woodson is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Twitter |