Adventurous Discipleship

Nate Williams & Jessica Bouland
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The Church isn’t a social club — it’s a launchpad for missionaries. The Church doesn’t exist just for its members benefits, but for a unified mission to be used by God to make disciples of all nations. Discipleship equips us for this mission — an adventure marked by sacrificial love, humble service, and radical generosity.

  1. 5d ago

    Season 3 Episode 5: Loving God with all Your Strength with Guest Lisa Jarvis

    In this episode, Jessica Bouland and Pastor Nate Williams continue laying the foundation for Season 3's soul care focus by digging into the last piece of the Shema — loving the Lord with all our strength. They're joined by guest Lisa Jarvis, founder of FaithFit and author of "Running the Race", for a conversation about how exercise, work, rest, and the countless resources God has entrusted to us — time, money, relationships, career — become concrete acts of worship rather than mere activity. Together they explore what it means to arrange our whole lives — body, mind, emotions, and will — around Christ, rather than squeezing Him into a life we've already built. *Opening* - Welcome from Jessica Bouland (Discipleship Ministry Associate) and Pastor Dr. Nate Williams (Pastor of Discipleship and Connection), Heartland Church, Paducah, KY - Jesus-Is Promo: 17 weeks to Christmas, 13 weeks to Advent — preorder Nate's 25-day Advent devotional (link below) - Joke of the Week - Meet our guest: Lisa Jarvis *Segment 1 — Heart Check* - Revisiting the Shema: loving God with heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30; Matthew 22:37; Luke 10:27) - Connecting back to Season 2's spiritual disciplines: eating, exercising, sleeping, and breathing - What does it mean to love the Lord with all our strength? *Segment 2 — Conversation with Lisa Jarvis* - Living out "all your strength" day to day - FaithFit's tagline "fit for the mission" — what it means and why it matters - How exercise is adaptable for every body, and how FaithFit puts that into practice *Segment 3 — Beyond the Body* - The Hebrew word *me'od* ("might"/"strength") and loving God with our "very-ness" - What God has put at our disposal: time, money, possessions, relationships, abilities, career, and more - Scripture on strength-love in action: Colossians 3:23; 1 Corinthians 10:31; Colossians 1:29; Revelation 2:2 - What our use of time, money, and attention reveals about what we really love - Keeping "love God with your strength" from becoming "try harder for Jesus" — it's the Gospel - Arranging life around God vs. squeezing God into life: Deuteronomy 6:5; Matthew 6:33; Colossians 3:17; 1 Corinthians 10:31; Romans 12:1 - The body-mind-soul connection: Proverbs 14:30, 17:22, 12:25; Jesus in Gethsemane (Luke 22:44) - Why our bodies matter to God: 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 - Closing summary: bringing our bodies, minds, emotions, will, resources, and limitations under the lordship of Christ (2 Corinthians 12:9–10) ------------ *Links & Resources* - Download the Soul Care app: https://soulcarecycle.com/download - Advent Devotional Preorder: https://anekopress.com/product/jesus-is/ - Desiring God, "Love God with Your Everything": https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/love-god-with-your-everything - Bible Project Video: https://youtu.be/9aaVy1AmFX4 - Lisa's Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FV3RF7H4 -Faith Fit: https://www.faithfit.live *Connect With Us* - Like, Follow, Subscribe, and Leave a review and 5⭐ Rating - Questions or Comments: adpodcast@heartlandpaducah.com The Adventurous Discipleship Podcast is brought to you by Heartland Church, Paducah, KY.

  2. Aug 24

    Loving God with All Your Heart with Erin Goodman, LCSW-S

    In this episode of Adventurous Discipleship, Nate and Jessica continue Season 3’s focus on developing a healthy soul that loves God deeply and cares for others faithfully. Their conversation centers on Jesus’ command to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, with particular attention to what Scripture means by the heart. With guest Erin Goodman, LCSW-S, Executive Director and therapist at The Papillion Center, the conversation moves into the counseling room and considers how our desires, fears, and emotions can reveal what is happening beneath the surface. They discuss how fears often expose what we love most and how healthy soul care involves learning to listen to emotions without automatically allowing them to control our actions. A significant portion of the conversation addresses Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and the importance of understanding the whole person. Erin’s work at The Papillion Center provides an opportunity to explore how neurological and developmental factors can affect emotions, behavior, relationships, and decision-making. The episode challenges parents, pastors, teachers, and counselors to look beyond behavior and ask what may be happening beneath the surface rather than simply assuming that difficult behavior reflects a person's heart or character. The episode ultimately points listeners back to the gospel. Loving God wholeheartedly is not simply a matter of trying harder. God gives His people a new heart, and through the Holy Spirit He reshapes our affections, reorders our desires, and teaches us to treasure Christ above everything else. Soul care is not merely about managing our hearts—it is about continually bringing our hearts back to the One who made them. Connect With Us: Join us in person at Heartland Church: Sundays at 9:15 or 10:45 AM, Heartland Church, Paducah, KY https://heartlandpaducah.com/ Subscribe & review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube https://heartlandpaducah.com/adpodcast Email us: adpodcast@heartlandpaducah.com Download the Soul Care app: https://soulcarecycle.com/download Pre-order Nate's new book, Jesus Is: A 25-Day Advent Devotional: https://anekopress.com/product/jesus-is/

  3. Aug 17

    Loving God with all Your Soul

    In this episode, Jessica and Nate dig into what it means to love God with all our soul — the piece of the Great Commandment that's hardest to define. Nate frames the soul (drawing on Dallas Willard and Alison Cook) as the deepest part of us, where our thoughts, feelings, and desires flow from, and unpacks Matthew 16:26: "What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?" They trace the biblical words for soul (nephesh, psychē) and close with practical ways to love God with your whole self — worship, surrendered desires, obedience, trust in suffering, and sacrificial love for others. Connect With Us: Join us in person at Heartland Church: Sundays at 9:15 or 10:45 AM, Heartland Church, Paducah, KY https://heartlandpaducah.com/ Subscribe & review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube https://heartlandpaducah.com/adpodcast Email us: adpodcast@heartlandpaducah.com Download the Soul Care app: https://soulcarecycle.com/download Pre-order Nate's new book, Jesus Is: A 25-Day Advent Devotional: https://anekopress.com/product/jesus-is/

  4. Aug 3

    Soul Care with Guest Dr. Nathan Joyce

    Welcome to Season 3 of the Adventurous Discipleship Podcast! This season, we're exploring soul care—what it means to cultivate a healthy soul that loves God deeply and cares for others faithfully. Our prayer is that every episode will help equip you for the mission by strengthening your walk with Christ from the inside out. In this season premiere, Nate and Jess are joined by Dr. Nathan Joyce, Senior Pastor of Heartland Church, to discuss why soul care is essential for every believer and every local church. Together they explore what it looks like to create a culture where people are genuinely known, loved, and cared for as they grow into the likeness of Jesus. Why soul care is a vital part of discipleship. How healthy churches intentionally care for people. Dr. Joyce's vision for cultivating a culture of soul care at Heartland Church. An introduction to the Soul Care Cycle and how it can help believers practice biblical self-examination and deeper communion with God. The story behind the new Soul Care App and how it can be used personally, in small groups, and throughout the local church. Whether you're serving in ministry, leading a small group, or simply longing to grow closer to Christ, this conversation will encourage you to slow down, examine your heart, and experience the Father's care as you follow Jesus. Download the Soul Care App - https://soulcarecycle.com/download Email us: adpodcast@heartlandpaducah.com Social Media and Podcast Links: https://heartlandpaducah.com/adpodcast If this episode encouraged you, we'd love for you to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend. Your support helps more people become equipped for the mission as they follow Jesus. You are equipped for the mission, by the mission, and sent out on mission.

  5. Jun 22

    The Spiritual Discipline of Service

    The Spiritual Discipline of Serving -- Season 2 Finale! What if serving others isn't an interruption to your life — but one of the primary ways God is shaping you? In this episode, Nate and Jess explore four interconnected spiritual disciplines: stewardship, simplicity, sacrifice, and secrecy — all gathered under the banner of serving. Together they unpack what it looks like to hold your time, talents, and treasures with open hands before God, to choose contentment over accumulation, to give up something valuable for the good of someone else, and to do it all without needing anyone to notice. Grounded in Mark 10:45, Philippians 2, and Matthew 6, this conversation is a practical and honest look at what it means to follow the One who came not to be served, but to serve. This week's challenges: Review your calendar and budget Give away one thing you don't need Sacrifice something valuable for someone else Intentionally serve one person Do one act of kindness that only you and God know about We don't want you to feel burdened by more spiritual activity — but invited into a deeper, slower, more life-giving way of being with Jesus. 📍 About Heartland Church We are a church in Paducah, KY. Join us Sundays at 9:15 or 10:45 AM, or worship online on Facebook, YouTube, or at https://heartlandpaducah.com/ 📧 Questions or Comments? Email us at adpodcast@heartlandpaducah.com ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Apple Podcasts — Subscribe and Leave a 5-star rating and written review Spotify — Hit the Follow button YouTube — Subscribe and like the video Your support helps more people find the show! "You are equipped for the mission, by the mission, and sent out on mission."

  6. Jun 1

    The Spiritual Discipline of Evangelism

    🎙️ Episode Title: The Spiritual Discipline of Evangelism Why does sharing our faith often feel so intimidating? In this episode of the Adventurous Discipleship Podcast, Nate Williams and Jessica Bouland explore evangelism as a spiritual discipline. While every follower of Jesus is called to be a witness, evangelism is more than a one-time event—it is a habit of intentionally participating in God's mission of making disciples. Drawing from Scripture and Donald Whitney's Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, Nate and Jess discuss why evangelism matters, what the gospel is, and how believers can grow in faithfulness through prayer, preparation, compassion, and dependence on the Holy Spirit. They also offer practical steps for sharing your testimony, creating opportunities for spiritual conversations, and clearly communicating the good news of Jesus Christ. Whether evangelism comes naturally to you or fills you with anxiety, this conversation will encourage and equip you to take your next step in living on mission for Christ. 📍 About Heartland Church We are a church in Paducah, KY. Join us Sundays at 9:15 or 10:45 AM, or worship online on Facebook, YouTube, or at https://heartlandpaducah.com/ 📧 Questions or Comments? Email us at adpodcast@heartlandpaducah.com ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Apple Podcasts — Subscribe and Leave a 5-star rating and written review Spotify — Hit the Follow button YouTube — Subscribe and like the video Your support helps more people find the show! Thanks to Zach Stewart, Media Director for Heartland Church, for producing this episode. "You are equipped for the mission, by the mission, and sent out on mission."

  7. May 16

    The Spiritual Disciplines of Eating & Exercising

    🎙️ Episode Title: Eating & Exercising as Spiritual Disciplines What if your fork and your running shoes could become instruments of worship? In this episode, Jess and Pastor Nate explore how eating and exercise — when reframed through a biblical lens — become powerful ways to honor God, enjoy His creation, and stay equipped for the mission of making disciples. In this episode, you'll hear about: A "heart check" on how we emotionally relate to food and exercise What it means for your body to be a temple and a tool for God's purposes (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) Eating as an act of worship — dependence, delight, and the danger of food idolatry Practical ways to practice eating as a discipline: gratitude, moderation, shared fellowship, fasting, and feasting Exercise as stewardship — avoiding both idolizing and ignoring the body 5 reasons Christians should exercise, drawn from David Mathis at Desiring God How Heartland's FaithFit ministry lives out the motto: "Fit for the mission" Scriptures Referenced: Genesis 2:9 · 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 · Ephesians 2:10 · 1 Timothy 4:8 · Proverbs 23:20-21 · Acts 2:46 · Galatians 5:23 · Romans 12:2 Referenced Resource: "A Little Theology of Exercise" by David Mathis (Desiring God) 📍 About Heartland Church We are a church in Paducah, KY. Join us Sundays at 9:15 or 10:45 AM, or worship online on Facebook, YouTube, or at https://heartlandpaducah.com/ 📧 Questions or Comments? Email us at adpodcast@heartlandpaducah.com ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Apple Podcasts — Subscribe and Leave a 5-star rating and written review Spotify — Hit the Follow button YouTube — Subscribe and like the video Your support helps more people find the show! Thanks to Zach Stewart, Media Director for Heartland Church, for producing this episode. "You are equipped for the mission, by the mission, and sent out on mission."

  8. May 1

    The Spiritual Disciplines of Sleeping & Breathing

    Sleeping & Breathing | Season 2, Episode 13 What if the way you sleep—and even the way you breathe—reveals how much you trust God? In this episode of the Adventurous Discipleship Podcast, Nate and Jessica explore how two everyday rhythms—sleeping and breathing—can be spiritual disciplines. Far from being just biological functions, they are daily invitations to surrender control, trust God, and abide in Him. You’ll hear: Why sleep is a nightly act of faith and surrender How breathing reminds us that life is received, not achieved Practical ways to practice trust through rest and dependence through breath Simple rhythms like the Daily Examen, breath prayers, and box breathing Encouragement to give yourself grace in different seasons of life Whether you’re exhausted, anxious, or just moving too fast, this episode will help you slow down, trust God more deeply, and remember: He is at work—even when you’re not. ⭐️ Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help others find the podcast! Have a question or topic you’d like us to cover? Email us: adpodcast@heartlandpaducah.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts 🎧 Listen on Spotify ▶️ Watch on YouTube https://heartlandpaducah.com/adpodcast

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The Church isn’t a social club — it’s a launchpad for missionaries. The Church doesn’t exist just for its members benefits, but for a unified mission to be used by God to make disciples of all nations. Discipleship equips us for this mission — an adventure marked by sacrificial love, humble service, and radical generosity.

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