The Disciple Standard Podcast

Scott Vander Ploeg
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Welcome to the Disciple Standard Podcast! Where we discuss the multiply method of discipleship we believe it is time to upgrade the operating system of the church returning to a decentralized system which promotes exponential growth through the multiplication of disciples.

  1. 5d ago

    The Early Church Had No Buildings - Should We?

    Would Paul, Peter, or the early disciples even recognize what we call "church" today? We dive deep into: The true biblical definition of church vs. our modern building-centered model  Why the early church met in homes, underground cities, and public spaces • The Pros Worship Service experiment (Public Scripture Worship) in Fort Pierce  Why one new believer said: "I hate Reckless Love"  Psalms vs. modern worship songs — Can your conscience be bound to songs written by "Cody"? Church planting: Expensive buildings vs. viral, low-cost multiplication  What happened when Christianity went from persecuted to powerful in 313 AD  This episode will challenge your assumptions about what "going to church" really means. If you're tired of surface-level Christianity and want to think deeply about worship, community, and mission, this is for you.

    56 min

  2. May 21

    Should You Leave Your Church? Church Membership & True Commitment

    In this raw and honest episode of the Disciple Standard Podcast, we dive deep into what it really means to be part of a local church family. From caring for your body as the temple of the Holy Spirit (including a candid weight loss journey and cycling stories), to tattoos, resilience, and the big question: Should you church shop… or commit?

    1h 12m

  3. May 14

    Do You Need to Know Everything to Disciple Someone?

    What qualifies someone to disciple another person? Do you need years of Bible knowledge before you can teach? What happens when Christians disagree on baptism, communion, theology, or even what the "fundamentals" of Christianity are? In this episode of the Disciple Standard Podcast, the conversation gets real about discipleship, fear, theology, church division, and why learning often happens while teaching. The guys wrestle through questions surrounding church unity, denominational differences, sacraments, and whether Christians expect too much agreement from each other.

    47 min

  4. May 7

    Why Grace Is So Hard to Believe

    What shapes your sense of self? In this deeply personal episode of the Disciple Standard Podcast, the guys talk about parenting, church hurt, grace, shame, identity, divorce, hypocrisy, and the hidden ways people develop their understanding of themselves. After a heartbreaking conversation with his 6-year-old daughter, Aaron wrestles with how kids internalize sin, failure, and grace at a shockingly young age. Jerry opens up about growing up in a graceless religious culture, living a double life, divorce, regret, and how the gospel reshaped the way he sees himself and others. This episode dives into: - Why so many Christians struggle with shame - The difference between grace and legalism - How parents shape identity in children - Why people hide behind "church versions" of themselves - What church hurt really is - How grace changes the way we see sin - Why broken people often understand grace the deepest   Let us know in the comments: What shaped YOUR sense of self growing up?

    56 min

  5. May 1

    You've Probably Been Taught Baptism Wrong

    Baptism is one of the most debated topics in the church—and for good reason. In this episode of the Disciple Standard Podcast, we tackle the questions people are actually asking: Why do some churches baptize babies? Does baptism save you? Should you ever get baptized more than once? And what's the real difference between Catholic, Reformed, and believer's baptism? We also share a wild moment where someone interrupted a baptism mid-service—and why conversations like this matter more than we think. At the core of it all: baptism isn't about us—it's about what God has done.

    57 min

  6. Apr 24

    There's More to Communion Than You Think

    What are we actually doing when we take communion? In this episode of the Disciple Standard Podcast, we dive into one of the most overlooked—and misunderstood—parts of the Christian life: the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's Supper. We wrestle with real questions like: - Should communion happen every week… or just occasionally? - Who is actually allowed to take it? - What does it mean to "fence the table"? - Can (or should) someone be baptized more than once? - Are we treating these sacred moments too casually? Along the way, the conversation gets honest, funny, and even a little tense as we try to align what we do in church with what Scripture actually teaches. If you've ever taken communion without fully understanding it—or wondered if your church is doing it right—this episode is for you.

    59 min

  7. Apr 2

    Are We Preaching the Gospel Wrong? Pastors Need to Hear This

    What should a sermon actually be about? In this episode of the Disciple Standard Podcast, we tackle a question that gets surprisingly controversial: Should every sermon be gospel-centered? We dive into: Why many churches may be missing the gospel entirely The difference between true, textual, Christ-centered, and gospel-centered preaching Whether sermons have become more about life advice than transformation How the gospel actually speaks to real issues like loneliness, purpose, and identity And why preaching anything less than the gospel might be the real problem This conversation gets honest, intense, and deeply practical—especially for pastors, leaders, and anyone serious about the church. 👇 Let us know in the comments: Do you think most churches are truly preaching the gospel?

    1h 16m

  8. Mar 26

    Do You Really Belong to a Church?

    What started as a normal conversation… turned into one of the most unexpected and honest discussions we've ever had. In this episode, we wrestle with questions that hit close to home: What is the real purpose of church? Does tithing have to go to one church? What does church membership actually mean? And what happens when your personal convictions don't line up with what others believe?  At one point, we literally didn't know how to respond. This isn't a polished conversation, it's real, raw, and happening in the moment. But that's what makes it worth watching. Stick around to the end and let us know what you think?

    1h 12m
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