Jesus vs Religion: The Truth We Don’t Want to Hear

Burning Hearts & Open Eyes | The Resurrection, Emmaus Road, and the Power of Community: Luke 24

What happens when hope seems lost… and Jesus suddenly appears walking beside you? In this powerful finale to the Gospel of Luke, the Simple Discipleship crew is joined by special guest Cruz Paniagua from Brazil’s Expand Global ministry to unpack Luke 24 — the resurrection of Jesus, the road to Emmaus, and the moment everything changed forever. Together, the conversation explores: * Why the disciples struggled to believe even after the resurrection * The deeper meaning behind Jesus breaking bread with the disciples * “Did not our hearts burn within us?” — what it means to truly encounter Christ * The role of community, fellowship, and the table in spiritual growth * How the Holy Spirit reveals truth and empowers believers * Why Jesus is still our living, risen Lord today This episode is filled with encouragement, Scripture, authentic discussion, and practical insight into walking with Jesus daily. Plus: the team announces the next study series — Isaiah, often called “the Fifth Gospel.” 📖 Scripture Focus: Luke 24 🌍 Special Guest: Cruz Paniagua (Expand Global, Brazil) 🔗 Learn more: SimpleDiscipleship.org #SimpleDiscipleship #Luke24 #Resurrection #RoadToEmmaus #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #HolySpirit #JesusIsRisen #Discipleship #IsaiahStudy

Judas, Peter, and the Battle for Our Hearts: Luke 22

In this powerful episode of Simple Discipleship, the guys walk through Luke 22 and unpack the betrayal of Judas, the denial of Peter, and the disciples’ struggle with pride, fear, and faith. What does it really mean to “betray Jesus with a kiss”? How do we avoid using faith for our own gain? And why did Jesus allow Peter to fail before restoring him? This honest and challenging conversation explores temptation, deception, repentance, communion, prayer, and the relentless grace of Jesus. Through the stories of Peter and Judas, we’re reminded that discipleship isn’t about perfection — it’s about staying connected to Christ, learning through failure, and letting God transform us. If you’ve ever wrestled with fear, pride, doubt, or feeling unworthy, this episode will encourage you to keep walking with Jesus and trust His plan for your life. 📖 Read along with us in Luke Chapter 22 🌐 Visit: SimpleDiscipleship.org 📺 Watch & Subscribe: YouTube.com/@SimpleDiscipleship 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Hashtags: #SimpleDiscipleship #Luke22 #ChristianPodcast #Discipleship #FaithJourney #BibleStudy #JesusChrist #PeterAndJudas #GospelOfLuke #HolySpirit #ChristianLiving #FollowJesus #ChristianFaith #BiblePodcast #WalkWithChrist

“Give Everything. Fear Nothing. | Luke 21 Deep Dive (Faith in the End Times)”

In Luke 21, Jesus reveals something powerful—and honestly, unsettling. A poor widow gives everything she has… Moments later, Jesus begins talking about destruction, persecution, and the end of the age. Is that a coincidence? Or is He showing us how to truly live when everything feels uncertain? In this episode of Simple Discipleship, we unpack: * What the widow’s offering really means for your life * Why Jesus warns us not to focus on fear, chaos, or the end times * How to trust God when life feels out of control * The truth about persecution, endurance, and eternal hope * What it actually means to be “all in” with Jesus 💬 One of the most powerful takeaways: “No matter what happens to me today… I will be okay.”  This conversation will challenge your perspective, strengthen your faith, and call you to something deeper than surface-level Christianity. 🙏 Whether you’re a lifelong believer or just exploring faith, this episode invites you to: ✔ Let go of fear ✔ Stop chasing control ✔ Start trusting Jesus fully 📖 Scripture: Luke 21 🎙 Featuring: Andy Price, Charles Burnett, Sam Mullins, Jameson Creel 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations that make faith simple and transformational: YouTube.com/SimpleDiscipleship 🌐 Resources & devotionals: SimpleDiscipleship.org #SimpleDiscipleship #FaithOverFear #Luke21 #EndTimes #ChristianPodcast #TrustGod

Jesus vs Religion: The Truth We Don’t Want to Hear

What if we’ve misunderstood what Jesus was really trying to do? In this episode of Simple Discipleship, we dive into Luke 20—a powerful and uncomfortable chapter where Jesus directly confronts religious systems, leadership, and the human tendency to replace relationship with rules. 👉 Are we following Jesus… or just following religion? 👉 Have we unknowingly become more like the Pharisees than the disciples? 👉 Is the modern church drifting from the mission of Christ? This conversation gets real. We wrestle with: * The difference between grace and works * Why religion often replaces relationship * The danger of spiritual pride and authority * What Jesus meant by “give to God what is God’s” * Whether the church today is repeating the same mistakes as ancient Israel One of the biggest takeaways: It’s not about proving your point… it’s about conforming your life to Christ. This isn’t about tearing down the church—it’s about calling believers back to the heart of Jesus: ➡️ A real, daily relationship ➡️ Personal responsibility in your faith ➡️ Living as true disciples, not just attendees 💬 Whether you're deeply rooted in faith or just searching for truth, this episode will challenge you to examine what you believe—and why. 🎧 Listen. Reflect. Grow. 📖 “God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.” — Luke 20 🔗 Learn more & access resources: https://simplediscipleship.org [https://simplediscipleship.org/] 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/simplediscipleship [https://youtube.com/simplediscipleship] #SimpleDiscipleship #Luke20 #FaithJourney #JesusVsReligion #ChristianPodcast #SpiritualGrowth

“From the Tree to the Kingdom: What Luke 19 Teaches Us”

In Luke 19, we see two powerful moments side by side: Jesus notices Zacchaeus in the tree—and everything changes. Then He tells the parable of the ten minas, reminding us that what we do with what God gives us matters. In this teaching, we explore: • How Jesus truly sees people others overlook • What Zacchaeus teaches us about repentance and response • Why faithfulness with what we’ve been given is so important • What it means to live ready for the King’s return Jesus didn’t just pass by—He stopped, called Zacchaeus by name, and changed his life. And He’s still doing that today. 📖 Scripture: Luke 19 🙏 If this encouraged you, share it with someone who needs to be reminded that Jesus sees them. #BibleStudy #Luke19 #Zacchaeus #Faithfulness #JesusSeesYou