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  • What Happens When Government Does Our Job? | Start at Home

    What Happens When Government Does Our Job? | Start at Home
    2026/09/22

    What happens when families and churches stop carrying responsibilities God gave them and government steps in to fill the vacuum?

    Scripture clearly commands God's people to care for widows, orphans, struggling families, and people in genuine need. It also places significant responsibility on families to care for their own. Yet many of those responsibilities have gradually been transferred to government programs.

    In this episode, we look at the enormous financial cost of that transfer, but the bigger issue isn't money. Government can provide financial assistance, but it cannot replace relationships. A program can help pay an electric bill, but it can't sit beside a widow, pray with her, or become the church family she needs.

    Before Christians complain that government has gotten too big, we need to ask whether we're willing to take back the responsibilities God gave us.

    Scriptures discussed: James 1:27; 1 Timothy 5:8; Romans 13:1–7.

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    12 分
  • Do Christians Have to Obey the Government? | Start at Home

    Do Christians Have to Obey the Government? | Start at Home
    2026/09/21

    Romans 13 tells Christians to submit to governing authorities. But Peter also said, “We must obey God rather than people.” So where is the line?

    In this episode, we look at what biblical submission to government actually means. Submission doesn't require agreement, political support, or silence when government is wrong. Christians can strongly disagree with those in authority while still respecting the authority of the office.

    We'll also examine Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, and the apostles to see what happens when government commands something that conflicts with God's Word. The question isn't simply, “Do I agree with this law?” but “Has God clearly commanded something different?”

    Scriptures discussed: Romans 13:1–7; 1 Peter 2:13–17; Acts 5:29; Daniel 3; Daniel 6.

    If this episode helped you, share it with someone and talk about it together. Like or rate the Disciple Blueprint Podcast, and follow @discipleblueprint. You can also follow the Disciple Blueprint Podcast on your favorite podcast platform so you don't miss an episode.
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    11 分
  • You Don't Need a Title to Make a Difference at Church | Start at Home | Disciple Blueprint Podcast

    You Don't Need a Title to Make a Difference at Church | Start at Home | Disciple Blueprint Podcast
    2026/09/19
    Episode SummaryMinistry does not always require a position, committee, budget, or place on the church calendar. Through the story of Wendy’s lasting impact—especially the way she welcomed people, listened to them, and made them feel genuinely glad they came—this episode shows how ordinary faithfulness can matter for years. It encourages listeners to stop waiting for recognition or permission and begin with a simple question the next time they attend church: Who can I encourage today?Listen and ShareIf this episode encouraged or challenged you, please like or rate it and share it with someone who may need this message. Follow @discipleblueprint for practical biblical teaching designed to help you grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ.Listen to the Disciple Blueprint Podcast: https://www.discipleblueprint.com/podcastThe Disciple Blueprint Podcast is also available on most major podcast platforms.
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    9 分
  • Would Your Church Miss You If You Were Gone?

    Would Your Church Miss You If You Were Gone?
    2026/09/18
    Episode SummaryThis episode asks an intentionally uncomfortable question—not merely whether someone would notice an empty seat, but whether a needed function in the body would be missing. Every believer has been given opportunities, relationships, abilities, and spiritual gifts that can strengthen the church. Listeners are challenged to move beyond attendance, identify what God has entrusted to them, and become faithful contributors to the health and mission of their local church.Listen and ShareIf this episode encouraged or challenged you, please like or rate it and share it with someone who may need this message. Follow @discipleblueprint for practical biblical teaching designed to help you grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ.Listen to the Disciple Blueprint Podcast: https://www.discipleblueprint.com/podcastThe Disciple Blueprint Podcast is also available on most major podcast platforms.
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    9 分
  • Is Your Church Helping You Become More Like Jesus? | Start at Home | Disciple Blueprint Podcast

    Is Your Church Helping You Become More Like Jesus? | Start at Home | Disciple Blueprint Podcast
    2026/09/17

    Episode SummaryA church should be evaluated by more than its activities or the experience it provides on Sunday morning. This episode asks listeners to examine the fruit their church is producing in their own lives. Are they understanding Scripture more clearly, becoming more like Christ, building meaningful relationships, serving others, and learning to help other people follow Jesus? It also emphasizes personal responsibility: even a healthy church cannot make someone grow if that person remains a passive attendee.Listen and ShareIf this episode encouraged or challenged you, please like or rate it and share it with someone who may need this message. Follow @discipleblueprint for practical biblical teaching designed to help you grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ.Listen to the Disciple Blueprint Podcast: https://www.discipleblueprint.com/podcastThe Disciple Blueprint Podcast is also available on most major podcast platforms. 
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    9 分
  • What Should You Really Look for in a Church? | Start at Home | Disciple Blueprint Podcast

    What Should You Really Look for in a Church? | Start at Home | Disciple Blueprint Podcast
    2026/09/16
    Episode SummaryChoosing a church can easily become a search for the right music, programs, building, location, or pastoral personality. This episode turns the question back toward Scripture and identifies what matters most: faithful biblical teaching, Christ-centered worship, qualified and accountable leadership, genuine Christian community, opportunities to serve, and a commitment to making disciples. The goal is not to find a perfect church, but a healthy one where believers can know Christ, grow in truth, and faithfully participate in the body.Listen and ShareIf this episode encouraged or challenged you, please like or rate it and share it with someone who may need this message. Follow @discipleblueprint for practical biblical teaching designed to help you grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ.Listen to the Disciple Blueprint Podcast: https://www.discipleblueprint.com/podcastThe Disciple Blueprint Podcast is also available on most major podcast platforms.
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    9 分
  • When Is It Time to Leave a Church? | Start at Home | Disciple Blueprint Podcast

    When Is It Time to Leave a Church? | Start at Home | Disciple Blueprint Podcast
    2026/09/15
    Episode SummaryNot every disagreement is a reason to leave a church, but staying is not always the faithful choice either. This episode helps listeners distinguish personal preferences and ordinary conflict from serious warning signs such as persistent false teaching, abusive or manipulative leadership, concealed misconduct, and retaliation against legitimate concerns. It also considers the questions Christians should ask before leaving and explains why loyalty to a congregation can never outrank obedience to God.Listen and ShareIf this episode encouraged or challenged you, please like or rate it and share it with someone who may need this message. Follow @discipleblueprint for practical biblical teaching designed to help you grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ.Listen to the Disciple Blueprint Podcast: https://www.discipleblueprint.com/podcastThe Disciple Blueprint Podcast is also available on most major podcast platforms. 
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    10 分
  • What Do You Do When a Christian Hurts You? | Start at Home | Disciple Blueprint Podcast

    What Do You Do When a Christian Hurts You? | Start at Home | Disciple Blueprint Podcast
    2026/09/14

    Episode SummaryBeing hurt by another Christian can cut especially deeply because we expect fellow believers to know better. This episode looks at Jesus’ instructions for addressing conflict directly, the danger of allowing bitterness to take root, and the difference between forgiveness, restored trust, and reconciliation. It offers a practical path forward even when the other person never apologizes: deal honestly with the hurt, speak to the person when possible, examine your own heart, and refuse to let another Christian’s failure pull you away from Jesus or His church.Listen and ShareIf this episode encouraged or challenged you, please like or rate it and share it with someone who may need this message. Follow @discipleblueprint for practical biblical teaching designed to help you grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ.Listen to the Disciple Blueprint Podcast: https://www.discipleblueprint.com/podcastThe Disciple Blueprint Podcast is also available on most major podcast platforms.
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    9 分