Disciple Talk with Brandon Werner

About Disciple Talk with Brandon Werner

Get to real-life issues. Growing disciples of Jesus don't want to side step tough issues, they have real-life questions. These podcast episodes will address the issues. Whether you are a new disciple of Jesus looking for answers, or a mature disciple of Jesus looking for resources to help you make disciples, you're in the right place. Start binging some episodes! If one stands out, share them with someone you're discipling.

Publisher

Together Church

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Feb 2025

Latest episode

10 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Oct 2026

   How to Stop Negative Thoughts and Renew Your Mind Biblically

   Have you ever found yourself stuck in a spiral of negative thoughts, believing things you know aren't true but struggling to stop thinking about them? In this episode, Brandon and Rachael talk about the power of our thoughts, the lies we believe, and how we can experience freedom through the renewing of our minds in Christ. Through personal stories, biblical truth, and practical encouragement, they explore why our thoughts can feel so overwhelming and how God's Word gives us a different way to respond. The Bible tells us to take every thought captive and be transformed by the renewing of our minds. But what does that actually look like in everyday life? Whether you're struggling with discouragement, anxiety, unmet expectations, or unhealthy thought patterns, this conversation will encourage you to stop relying solely on your own strength and begin looking to God's truth and power. 📖 Key Topics Covered: ✔️ Why negative thoughts spiral and how they affect our emotions, relationships, and spiritual lives ✔️ The four influences on our thoughts: the world, the flesh, the devil, and God ✔️ What Romans 12:2 and 2 Corinthians 10:5 teach us about renewing our minds and taking thoughts captive ✔️ How believing lies can keep us trapped in unhealthy thought patterns ✔️ Why lasting satisfaction comes from Christ rather than changing our circumstances ✔️ The importance of Scripture, prayer, and honest discipleship relationships in overcoming unhealthy thinking 💬 Discussion Questions: What negative thoughts or assumptions do you find yourself returning to, and how have they affected your emotions, relationships, or relationship with God? Of the four influences discussed (the world, the flesh, the devil, and God), which do you recognize having the greatest influence on your thoughts right now? Romans 12:2 calls us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. What does that look like practically in your everyday life? Are there areas where you've been looking to a change in circumstances to satisfy something that only God can provide? Who in your discipleship relationships can you be honest with about your thought life, and how might inviting them into that struggle help you grow? 📝 Life Application: ➡️ This week, identify one recurring thought that is causing discouragement, fear, bitterness, or dissatisfaction. Bring that thought before God in prayer, spend time in Scripture seeking His perspective, and share what you're processing with someone in your discipleship community. Ask God to help you replace what isn't true with His truth. 🔗 Learn more about Together Church at https://togetherokc.church (https://togetherokc.church/) #RenewYourMind #ChristianDiscipleship #BiblicalTruth #TogetherChurch

2. 

   27 Apr 2026

   When Words Fall Short: How to Truly Comfort Someone in Hard Seasons

   In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to walk with someone through a long, difficult season when you don’t know what to say. We explore the tension between wanting to help and not wanting to hurt, especially when it comes to sharing Scripture. If you’ve ever hesitated before sending a Bible verse or felt the pressure to “fix” someone’s pain, this conversation will help you think more clearly and respond more faithfully. The goal isn’t perfect words, it’s faithful presence, shaped by the Spirit and rooted in truth. 📖 Key Topics Covered ✔️ The difference between comforting someone and trying to fix them✔️ Why motives matter when responding to someone’s pain✔️ How misusing Scripture can unintentionally cause harm✔️ The role of the Holy Spirit in guiding what to say—or not say✔️ Why presence and empathy often matter more than perfect words✔️ How to use Scripture wisely, truthfully, and at the right time 💬 Discussion Questions When someone shares something difficult, do you tend to fix it or sit with them? Why? Have you ever received “helpful” advice or Scripture that didn’t feel helpful? What made it land that way? How can you discern when to speak and when to stay quiet? What does it look like to trust the Holy Spirit in conversations like these? How can you grow in using Scripture with both truth and sensitivity? 📝 Life Application This week, when someone shares something hard, pause before responding—ask one thoughtful question or simply be present before offering any advice or Scripture. 🔗 Learn more about Together Church at togetherokc.church

3. 

   25 Mar 2026

   Are You Working Too Much... or Too Little? The Truth About Sabbath Rest

   In this episode, we talk about work, rest, laziness, overworking, and what the Bible actually teaches about Sabbath. So many people swing to one extreme or the other. Some struggle to slow down, while others use “rest” as an excuse to avoid the work God has called them to do. This conversation helps bring both sides into the light. We walk through what Scripture shows from creation to Jesus, and why Sabbath is not just about taking a day off. It is about dependence on God, trusting His design, and learning how to steward both our work and our rest for His glory. If you have ever felt burned out, restless, lazy, overcommitted, or confused about what biblical rest really looks like, this episode will help you think about it in a deeper and more practical way. 📖 Key Topics Covered✔️ Why work is a gift from God and not part of the curse✔️ The difference between godly rest and unhealthy avoidance✔️ How Sabbath shows our dependence on God✔️ What Jesus meant when He said He is Lord of the Sabbath✔️ Why real rest is more than scrolling, zoning out, or doing nothing✔️ How to discern whether your struggle is overworking or laziness 💬 Discussion Questions Do you tend to struggle more with overworking or with avoiding work? Why? How have you personally misunderstood rest or Sabbath in the past? What does it look like for rest to become a declaration of dependence on God? Are there habits in your life that feel like rest but actually leave you more drained? What would it look like to steward both your work and your rest for the glory of God? 📝 Life Application This week, take time to honestly evaluate your relationship with work and rest. Ask God to show you whether you need to repent of overworking, laziness, or false rest, and choose one practical step that helps you align with His design. 🔗 Learn more about Together Church at togetherokc.church

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4 ratings

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5.0 / 5

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