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.

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    The Spiritual Discipline of Journaling

    What do you feel when you hear the word journaling — peace… intimidation… exposure… unnecessary? In this episode of the Adventurous Discipleship Podcast, we begin with a Heart Check, exploring the emotions and fears journaling can stir up: “I don’t know what to write.” “What if someone reads it?” “What if I don’t like what I see in my heart?” Then we turn to Scripture. While the Bible never commands journaling as a formal discipline, it strongly supports the practices underneath it — remembering, meditating, reflecting, recording, and responding to God. From the honesty of the Psalms to the call to meditate in Joshua 1 and Psalm 1, we see that written reflection can deepen prayer and formation. Finally, we get practical. Journaling is not a rule — it’s a tool. Not performance — but attentiveness. Not about becoming a writer — but about becoming present. We discuss: The dangers (performance, pressure, perfectionism) The beauty (slowing down, processing honestly, tracking God’s faithfulness) Simple steps to begin — one verse, one sentence, one prayer As Dallas Willard reminds us, simply tracking what’s happening in our lives can have an immense effect on spiritual growth. If you’ve never journaled before, this episode will lower the pressure and give you practical starting points. If you already journal, it may renew your vision for why it matters. We are on a short break until March 24th. The episode that drops on March 24th will be a Q&A Episode. Email us your questions about Spiritual Disciplines for the Q&A Episode by March 18: adpodcast@heartlandpaducah.com 🎙️ Listen now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Click the link to follow and subscribe to join the journey of adventurous discipleship: https://heartlandpaducah.com/adpodcast Invite a someone new to join us on the adventurous discipleship journey by listening or watching on Apple, Spotify, or Youtube! Would you leave us a 5 Star rating and an honest review? Recommended Books on the Spiritual Disciplines: Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster The Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Willard Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney Emotionally Healthy Discipleship by Pete Scazzero

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    The Spiritual Discipline of Fasting

    Season 2 Episode 6 - The Spiritual Discipline of Fasting In this episode of the Adventurous Discipleship Podcast, we explore the spiritual discipline of fasting—what it is, why it feels intimidating, and how Jesus invites us into it. In our “Heart Check” segment, we talk honestly about why fasting brings up fear, guilt, and discomfort, and how it reveals what we truly depend on. We look at what Scripture teaches about fasting—how Jesus assumed it would be a normal rhythm of life with God, how He confronted performance-driven spirituality, and how His own 40-day fast prepared Him for clarity, calling, and temptation. We also explore how fasting creates space for holy longing and deeper dependence on the Father. Finally, we offer practical, approachable steps for beginning to practice fasting—from partial fasts to extended times of abstaining—so you can grow in humility, self-discipline, and intimacy with God. Fasting isn’t about proving your spirituality or punishing your body. It’s about paying attention and letting hunger become a reminder to turn toward God. Whether you’ve never fasted before or you’re looking to renew the practice, this episode will encourage you to see fasting not as pressure—but as invitation. Announcing Special Q&A Episode on March 24th! Email us your questions about the spiritual disciplines at adpodcast@heartlandpaducah.com by March 18th! Click this Link to Like and Follow Adventurous Discipleship on Facebook, Instagram, Apple, Spotify, and Youtube: https://heartlandpaducah.com/adpodcast The Dallas Willard Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dallas-willard-podcast/id1762596670 Recommended Books on the Spiritual Disciplines: Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster The Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Willard Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney Emotionally Healthy Discipleship by Pete Scazzero

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    The Spiritual Discipline of Silence & Solitude

    Season 2, Episode 5 — Silence & Solitude In this episode of the Adventurous Discipleship Podcast, Jess and Nate explore the spiritual disciplines of silence and solitude—two counter-cultural practices that invite us to slow down and be present with God beneath the noise of everyday life. They reflect on why silence feels so difficult, how solitude differs from loneliness, and how these disciplines create space for self-awareness, trust, and deeper intimacy with God. Drawing from Scripture, church history, and personal experience—including Nate’s reflection on a season shaped by what St. John of the Cross called “the dark night of the soul”—this episode reframes silence and solitude not as withdrawal or punishment, but as God’s gracious invitation to healing, freedom, and renewed dependence on Him. Listeners are encouraged to start small, practice intentionally, and join in seeking Jesus through stillness this week. Click here for links to the Adventurous Discipleship Podcast on Social media and email: https://heartlandpaducah.com/adpodcast

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    The Spiritual Discipline of Prayer: Learning to Be With God

    In this episode, Nate and Jessica explore the spiritual discipline of prayer—starting with an honest heart check about why prayer so often feels guilt-laden, awkward, or discouraging rather than life-giving. They reframe prayer as God’s intended invitation into intimate communion and healthy attachment with Him, not a burden or performance. Drawing from church history, Scripture, and practical wisdom, the conversation traces why prayer matters, how God uses it to transform us, and what gets in the way. The episode closes with concrete, doable practices to help listeners actually pray—with confidence, persistence, and expectancy—inviting them into a slower, deeper, and more relational way of being with Jesus as part of adventurous discipleship. This is the path of adventurous discipleship: being equipped for the mission by abiding with Jesus—so following Him becomes not just something we do, but who we are. Visit https://heartlandpaducah.com/adpodcast to find links to Adventurous Podcasts email, Facebook, Instagram, Apple, Spotify, and Youtube.

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    The Spiritual Discipline of Bible Study: From Information to Intimacy with God

    The goal of Bible study isn’t information—it’s intimacy. In this episode of the Adventurous Discipleship Podcast, Nate and Jessica explore the spiritual discipline of Bible Study as a life-giving practice of engagement with the living God. Rather than checking a box or mastering content, Bible study is an invitation into communion, healthy attachment, and transformation as we listen for God’s voice through His Word. Together, they walk through a simple, biblical rhythm for studying Scripture. You’ll hear practical steps for engaging God’s Word, clarifying what Christian meditation is (and isn’t), and creating realistic rhythms with time, place, and plan. Drawing from Scripture and personal practice, this episode reminds us that spiritual disciplines are not burdens to carry, but spaces where God meets us and reshapes us from the inside out. This is the path of adventurous discipleship: being equipped for the mission by abiding with Jesus—so following Him becomes not just something we do, but who we are. Visit https://heartlandpaducah.com/adpodcast to find links to Adventurous Podcasts email, Facebook, Instagram, Apple, Spotify, and Youtube.

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    Spiritual Disciplines Intro: Training With Jesus Not Trying Harder For Him

    In this episode, Nate and Jessica introduce spiritual disciplines by reframing them as training, not trying—life-giving rhythms that help us grow with Jesus over time. Drawing from Scripture and trusted voices like Donald Whitney, Richard Foster, Dallas Willard, and Pete Scazzero, they explore how spiritual disciplines are not a way to earn God’s favor, but practices that place us before God so He can transform us from the inside out. Listeners are invited to reflect on whether the rhythms of their lives are helping them be with Jesus or simply keeping them busy for Him, as the episode sets the foundation for the spiritual practices explored throughout Season 2. Click here to find links to Social Media, email, Spotify, Apple, and Youtube: https://heartlandpaducah.com/adpodcast

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    Christmas Bonus Episode

    Good News of Great Joy In this special Christmas bonus episode, Nate and Jessica reflect on the message of Luke 2:1–20 and the true source of lasting joy. While our culture often looks to temporary gifts and earthly comforts for happiness, the first Christmas reminds us that real joy came in the form of a Savior. The good news of Christmas is not just that Jesus was born—but that it is joyously good for us to submit our lives to Him as Lord and Savior. This episode invites listeners to slow down, worship, and respond with glory to God, just as the shepherds did, rejoicing in the good news of great joy for all people. Connect on Social Media or send an email by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/adventurousdiscipleship Please leave a 5 Star review and an encouraging comment to help others find the podcast too!

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    Season 2 Teaser

    In this bonus episode Nate and Jessica announce the addition of video format for the podcast on Youtube and share about all 2026 has in store for the podcast, including Season 2. Connect on Social Media or send an email by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/adventurousdiscipleship Please leave a 5 Star review and an encouraging comment to help others find the podcast too!

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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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    Nate Williams & Jessica Bouland
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    Adventurous Discipleship