Discipleship & Culture with Brian Daniel

How can we engage culture faithfully without allowing culture to shape our discipleship? In this episode, Brian Daniel talks with Dr. D.A. Horton about the importance of intercultural studies and understanding how culture influences the way we follow Jesus. They explore the tension that comes with spiritual growth, community, and navigating cultural differences. D.A. also shares how humility helps us engage people and cultures well, offering practical wisdom for navigating the cultural and sp...

What if the culture around us is shaping us more than we realize? In this episode, Brian Daniel talks with Elizabeth Woodson about the cultural narratives that influence the way we think, live, and understand the world. They explore how Christians can recognize these influences and resist them through gospel-centered practices. Elizabeth also unpacks familiar words like peace, identity, and love, helping us see them through a biblical lens rather than allowing culture to define them for us. D...

How do we make disciples in a world competing for everyone’s attention? In this episode, Brian Daniel talks with Scott Sullivan about rebuilding discipleship around relationships rather than programs. They explore how churches can respond to cultural shifts, create environments where trust can grow, and develop discipleship strategies that actually lead to spiritual transformation. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why relationship-driven discipleship mattersHow churches can move beyond progr...

What does our worship reveal about what we believe? In this episode, Brian Daniel talks with Lifeway's Director of Worship, Kirk Kirkland, about the relationship between worship and culture and how the way we worship can both reflect and influence the world around us. They explore the importance of honesty in worship and look at how church music and theology have shifted over the past three decades. Kirk offers perspective for church leaders seeking to understand these changes while keeping w...

How does the culture around us shape the way we worship, think, and follow Jesus? In this episode, Brian Daniel sits down with Dr. Joe Crider to explore the powerful influence of art, culture, media, and physical spaces on the church and its approach to discipleship. From changing communication eras to the spaces where we gather, what surrounds us can shape how we engage with God and one another. Dr. Crider helps church leaders think more intentionally about these influences and how they can ...