Dr. Gia Tatone and Dr. Rupert Lloyd welcome pastor and leadership coach Jack Wolfe to explore the many purposes of discipleship relationships—establishing foundations, forming character, equipping leaders, restoring believers, and multiplying disciple-makers. Learn to move beyond one-size-fits-all programs by asking thoughtful questions, discerning what God is already doing in a person’s life, and tailoring encouragement, support, and opportunities to that person’s gifts, needs, and next step toward Christlike maturity.

Dr. Rupert Loyd and Dr. Gia Tatone explore why there is no one-size-fits-all model for discipleship and why effective discipling starts with knowing the person, not just using a preset method. Get practical insights into how to discern needs, honor individual stories and callings, and choose relational approaches that fit where someone is in their spiritual journey.

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Dr. Rupert Loyd and Dr. Gia Tatone launch the second season by asking why discipleship matters and defining it as a relationship-centered process of transformation into the character of Jesus. Come away understanding that discipleship is not just Bible study or religious knowledge, but an apprenticeship-like journey shaped by the Holy Spirit, authentic relationships, and individualized growth. Subscribe today for more! https://training.church4today.com/beyond-sunday

Dr. Rupert Loyd and Dr. Gia Tatone explore how churches can move beyond Sunday by forming practical partnerships with businesses, nonprofits, and other community spaces. Walk away with a clearer understanding of how to start small, build relationships locally, and use the church’s people and property as a meaningful presence in the community.

Rupert Loyd and Gia Tatone describe how churches often invest most of their energy in Sunday services while missing opportunities to serve, disciple, and build relationships in the community the rest of the week. Learn about the REAL framework—reimagining presence, engaging members, awakening through the Holy Spirit, and leading toward fellowship and spiritual maturity—as a guide for moving church life into everyday spaces.

Dr. Rupert Loyd and Dr. Gia Tatone discuss the limits of information alone in shaping Christian life. True discipleship is a process of apprenticeship and relational formation, where followers of Jesus learn through walking alongside others, including room for failure, growth, and honest correction. They challenge the idea that discipleship belongs only in a classroom or sanctuary and instead presents it as a lived, everyday practice that affects work, family, and community.

This episode unpacks the difference between leadership and management and why churches need both to stay healthy, adaptable, and mission-focused. Walk away with a clearer understanding of how leadership drives change, how management protects stability, and why confusing the two can stall growth and weaken ministry.

Dr. Rupert Loyd and Dr. Gia Tatone use personal stories from church life and community leadership to show how churches can become more relational, more intentional, and more effective beyond the weekend service. They contrast institutional habits with apprenticeship-style discipleship, argue that leadership shapes culture, and preview future conversations about leadership vs. management and conflict resolution. The episode sets up the series as a practical, honest exploration of how pastors and lay leaders can better serve people during the rest of the week.