The Known Disciple Project

Mark Hummel
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Welcome to The Known Disciple Project Podcast, a show for believers ready to stop drifting and start living fully aligned with who God says they are. If you’re done with surface-level faith and want to grow in mindset, habits, discipline, and spiritual clarity, without separating your faith from your ambition; you’re in the right place. We don’t do shallow here. This is where Scripture meets strategy. Whether you’re leading a business, raising a family, or chasing a God-given vision; this is your space. This isn’t motivation. It’s spiritual formation.

  1. MAR 6

    Stop Trying to “Earn” God’s Presence (This Changes Everything)

    Where are You, God? If you’ve ever prayed, if you’ve ever felt spiritually numb, distant, or like God went silent, this episode is for you. Many disciples of Jesus hit seasons where prayer feels empty, worship feels dry, and the Bible feels like words on a page. And if you’re not careful, doubt grows into a terrifying lie: “God isn’t in my life.” But Scripture tells a different story.  In this episode of The Known Disciple Project with Mark Hummel, we walk through biblical proof that God is always present with His people, and that His desire has always been to dwell with you. This isn’t about trying harder, performing better, or “earning” closeness with God. That performance mindset will exhaust you and keep you chasing God like He’s running away. Instead, the Bible reveals a consistent theme: God moves toward humanity. From the Garden of Eden, to the tabernacle, to the temple, to Jesus as Emmanuel, to the Holy Spirit living in you, God’s presence is covenantal. It’s His promise, not your emotional roller coaster.  If you feel far from God, it doesn’t mean God is far. It means you’re being invited to wake up to what’s already true. Highlights → You’ll learn why “feeling distant” doesn’t equal “God is distant,” and how the enemy’s greatest win is convincing you that God is absent.  → We’ll unpack the dangerous “performance lens” that makes you believe closeness with God depends on perfect habits, perfect prayer, or perfect obedience.  → You’ll see the storyline of God’s presence across Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation, so you can rebuild confidence in God’s nearness even when emotions are quiet.  → A practical shift: discipline doesn’t summon God; it simply orients your heart to recognize the God who’s already there. Want to learn more about Mark Hummel? Check out the links below. Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Want to learn more about The Known Disciple Project? Check out the links below. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min

  2. FEB 20

    Why You Feel Stuck Spiritually (You’re Missing 1 of These 2 Commands)

    If you’ve ever committed your life to Jesus and still felt stuck, like your beliefs don’t match your habits, this episode is for you.  Many Christians try to grow spiritually by doing “Christian things” (Bible reading, church, prayer)… but still feel the tension of temptation, relapse, shame, and double-minded living. In James 4:7, God gives a simple but powerful blueprint for real transformation: submit yourself to God and resist the devil, two active commands, not one. When we only submit without resisting, we stay vulnerable and confused. When we resist without submitting, we rely on willpower and burn out.  In this podcast, we break down what submission to God looks like in real life, what it means to resist temptation in your thought life and routines, and how to rebuild after failure through grace. If you want spiritual maturity, daily discipline, and a faith that shows up in your actions, not just your intentions, this message will help you live with clarity, strength, and joy while following Jesus. Highlights: → You’ll learn the practical meaning of biblical submission—how to trust God with outcomes while taking responsibility for effort in your work, family, health, and daily decisions.  → You’ll hear why resisting the devil is an active stance, not passive avoidance, and how Scripture frames spiritual warfare as standing firm with intentional habits and boundaries.  → You’ll also discover the HALT vulnerability pattern (hungry, alone, lonely, tired) and how to build safeguards that make obedience easier than compromise.  → Finally, you’ll learn what to do when you fail, how repentance, confession, and getting back up quickly (Proverbs 24:16, 1 John 1:9) keep you moving forward without drowning in shame. Want to learn more about Mark Hummel? Check out the links below. Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Want to learn more about The Known Disciple Project? Check out the links below. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min

  3. FEB 6

    You’re Living Life Backwards (Identity → Vision → Alignment Fixes It)

    If you’re grinding through life on sheer willpower, working harder, waking up earlier, chasing goals, trying to stay disciplined, but still feeling burned out, lonely, and stuck in busy work… this episode is for you. As a Christian entrepreneur (and as a disciple of Jesus), you weren’t designed to live in hustle culture and constant exhaustion. Jesus said His yoke is light, so if your life feels heavy, it’s time to stop and rebuild the order of how you’re living.  In this episode of The Known Disciple Project Podcast, we walk through the Identity → Life Vision → Life Alignment model we coach inside Known Disciple Project. Most people live backwards: they obsess over habits, routines, goals, grit, and grind… then try to create a vision… and eventually crash into identity confusion, fraud syndrome, and burnout.  This conversation helps you flip the equation so your goals actually align with who God says you are. If you want more impact by doing fewer things, more clarity, more peace, and a meaningful life built on biblical identity, press play. You’ll Learn: → You’ll learn why grind culture creates the burnout cycle and disconnects you from your purpose.  → You’ll discover how biblical identity in Christ becomes the filter for your habits, goals, routines, and non-negotiables.  → You’ll learn how to build a life vision that matches your gifts and calling to love God and serve others.  → And you’ll get a practical journaling exercise using four simple questions to expose the gap between your current lifestyle and what Scripture teaches, so you can close that gap with intention. Want to learn more about Mark Hummel? Check out the links below. Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Want to learn more about The Known Disciple Project? Check out the links below. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 min

  4. JAN 29

    Bridging the Gap: Why Your Actions Don’t Match Your Identity in Christ

    Have you ever felt the frustrating tension between who God says you are and how you actually live? Like you know you’re a new creation, but your life still reflects old patterns, doubts, or shame? You're not alone, and you're not broken. You're a disciple in progress. In this episode of The Known Disciple Project, Mark Hummel takes us into one of the most crucial and overlooked struggles for modern Christians: the identity gap, the space between our God-given identity and our real-life behavior. Drawing from personal experience, deep biblical truth, and years of discipleship, Mark names the problem we all feel but rarely know how to solve. You’ll learn what biblical identity really means, why knowing the truth isn't enough to change your behavior, and most importantly, how intentional discipleship is the pathway to living like you actually believe what God says about you. With raw honesty and practical insight, Mark guides you through not only understanding the gap, but beginning to close it, step by step. Key Takeaways: → Your identity in Christ is given, not earned, and it’s unchanging. → There’s a gap between who God says you are and who you believe yourself to be. → Knowing the truth doesn’t automatically lead to transformation. → Discipleship is the ongoing, active process that closes the identity gap. → You can begin closing the gap today by asking three key questions about alignment. “Discipleship is how we close the identity gap, it’s not passive. It’s active, chosen, and Spirit-led.” Grab a journal and answer the three reflection questions Mark shares, then share this episode with your small group or a friend who’s ready to grow. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a chance to grow as a known disciple. Want to learn more about Mark Hummel? Check out the links below. Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Want to learn more about The Known Disciple Project? Check out the links below. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25 min

  5. JAN 22

    The 4 Questions That Make Any Scripture Come Alive

    Ever feel like you’re reading your Bible consistently… but your understanding isn’t getting deeper and your life isn’t changing the way you hoped? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about how to study Scripture (not just skim it), so God’s Word moves from your eyes → to your mind → to your heart → to your actions. Because Bible study isn’t about checking a box, it’s about spiritual formation, building a life that’s rooted in truth, and creating space for the Holy Spirit to renew your thinking. We’ll look at why Scripture calls us to rightly handle the word of truth, why intentional participation matters for spiritual growth, and why “more reading” isn’t always the answer. You’ll learn a practical Bible study method you can use today, how to connect prayer and Bible reading, and how to build a Bible study habit that actually sticks, whether you have 15 minutes or an hour. If you’ve been wondering why your Bible time feels shallow, this will give you a clear, simple path to go deeper. What You’ll Learn: → The difference between reading the Bible and studying Scripture → Why growth requires intentional participation (not passive habits) → How to combine prayer + Scripture for deeper understanding → The 4-question Bible study method you can use with any passage → How to “go deep, not long” in 15–30 minutes → How curiosity (writing questions) unlocks stronger retention and insight → Helpful tools like BiblicalTraining.org and Bible Hub → Why Bible study is formation, not just information (Romans 12:2) Want to learn more about Mark Hummel? Check out the links below. Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Want to learn more about The Known Disciple Project? Check out the links below. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 min

  6. JAN 16

    How to Build Faith That Outlasts Motivation

    If you’ve ever felt fired up to change, promised God you’d be different, started reading your Bible, praying more, showing up to church… and then quietly drifted back to the same habits, this episode is for you. The problem isn’t that you don’t “want it” badly enough. The problem is that motivation fades, and when pain or inspiration disappears, your actions disappear too. In this episode of The Known Disciple Project, we open James 1:22–24 and unpack why so many Christians become hearers of the Word but not doers, and why that leads to feeling stuck, lukewarm, and spiritually stalled. You’ll learn the biblical definition of spiritual growth (it’s not information, it’s transformation), why learning can feel productive without producing obedience, and how to build a daily plan that creates real follow-through as a disciple of Jesus. If you want consistent spiritual discipline, deeper connection with God, and a faith that shows up in your life, not just your head, this is your practical, Scripture-based reset. What You’ll Learn: → Why spiritual growth = transformation, not just Bible knowledge → The “mirror” warning in James 1 and what it reveals about discipleship → Why pain and inspiration start change, but rarely sustain it → How to stop relying on feelings and start relying on discipline + self-control → The right order: salvation → transformation → actions as evidence → A simple “bookend your day” routine (morning + evening with Jesus) → 2 journaling questions to expose where you’re stuck → The “one thing this week” method to build obedience into habit Want to learn more about Mark Hummel? Check out the links below. Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Want to learn more about The Known Disciple Project? Check out the links below. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25 min
  7. I Was Performing for God for Years… Until This Changed Everything

    11/20/2025

    I Was Performing for God for Years… Until This Changed Everything

    Spiritual growth can feel invisible, slow, or like it’s not happening at all. In this episode of the Known Disciple Project, we break down exactly how to know if you’re actually growing spiritually, beyond self-help, hustle, and religious performance.If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I really changing, or just checking boxes?” this one’s for you. Highlights: → Why decades of self-help and “know yourself, grow yourself” can actually confuse spiritual growth → The danger of performance-based faith, and how it nearly took Mark out in his 20s → 3 clear signs you’re truly growing spiritually (not just getting better at Christian habits) → How to measure spiritual growth by the fruit in your life, not your feelings or intentions → A practical framework for renewing your mind (beliefs → thoughts → emotions → actions → results) → Why love, obedience, and conviction are powerful maturity markers in a Christian’s life → A simple 90-day journal exercise to track your spiritual development with Jesus Want to learn more about Mark Hummel? Check out the links below. Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Want to learn more about The Known Disciple Project? Check out the links below. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min
  8. Why Most People Fail at Breaking Bad Habits (and What Actually Works)

    10/30/2025

    Why Most People Fail at Breaking Bad Habits (and What Actually Works)

    Stuck in the same bad habits? It’s not laziness, it’s your brain’s safety mode. In this episode, learn how to break bad habits by rewiring your mind with neuroscience and Scripture so you can live like the disciple you’re becoming in Christ. Perfect for growth-minded Christians ready for real, sustainable change. What You’ll Learn: → A clear definition of “bad habit” (and why not all bad habits are sin) → The Habit Loop (cue → craving → routine → reward) and how to interrupt it → Romans 12:2 + 2 Corinthians 10:5: renewing your mind and taking thoughts captive → Why beliefs drive behaviors (belief → thoughts → emotions → actions) → Replacement > removal: swap routines while keeping the same cue/reward → Practical swaps: late-night scrolling, stress-drinking, and more (prayer, worship, journaling, movement) → 3 journal prompts + one identity-based affirmation to start today Want to learn more about Mark Hummel? Check out the links below. Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Want to learn more about The Known Disciple Project? Check out the links below. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min
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Welcome to The Known Disciple Project Podcast, a show for believers ready to stop drifting and start living fully aligned with who God says they are. If you’re done with surface-level faith and want to grow in mindset, habits, discipline, and spiritual clarity, without separating your faith from your ambition; you’re in the right place. We don’t do shallow here. This is where Scripture meets strategy. Whether you’re leading a business, raising a family, or chasing a God-given vision; this is your space. This isn’t motivation. It’s spiritual formation.

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