In this episode, Chris Grace is joined by psychology student Patrick Flanigan to explore the power of biblical discipleship and why following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey. Together, they unpack the difference between mentorship and discipleship and what it looks like to intentionally walk alongside someone in their faith.

They discuss why discipleship requires honesty, vulnerability, and a willingness to be inconvenienced for others. They also explore how having someone further along in their faith can help us navigate doubt and hardship, why disciplers don’t need to have everything figured out, and how being fully known can open the door to deeper spiritual growth.

Whether you’re looking for someone to disciple you or wondering how God might use you to invest in someone else, this conversation offers practical encouragement to take the next step. Patrick and Chris challenge listeners to be proactive, embrace vulnerability, and pursue relationships where they can both learn from someone ahead of them and pour into someone coming behind them.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5LpW91-sFgA

Resources Mentioned:

  • The Great Commission (Matthew 28) - Jesus’ call to His followers to go and make disciples, a reminder that discipleship is part of the calling of every Christian.
  • Paul and Timothy - A biblical model of discipleship that demonstrates what it can look like to intentionally invest in someone’s faith and prepare them to disciple others.
  • Matthew 25: The Sheep and the Goats - A passage that has shaped Patrick’s desire to remain willing to be inconvenienced in order to serve and invest in others.

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About the Host:

Chris Grace, Ph.D., is passionate about helping people build and sustain healthy relationships. As co-director of the Biola University Center for Marriage and Relationships, he combines the wisdom of Scripture with scholarly research to offer practical advice and insights. Learn more about his work at cmr.biola.edu.

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