In a recent poll by the American Psychiatric Association, over 70% of U.S. adults reported being anxious about keeping safe, inflation, and a potential recession.

A few weeks ago, I was at a dinner party and sitting next to a former business owner. She asked what I did for a living. After I told her, she pointedly asked, “You don’t preach to people do you?”

Jason Phelps is a disciple-maker at heart, and our Followers Made Cohort proved to be a solution he was looking for to make and multiply disciples to grow in their character and calling. We asked Jason several questions about his first experience leading Followers Made, and his answers are inspiring.  Enjoy!

I wish someone would have told me that a red-hot pursuit of Jesus would not always feel so red-hot. I also wish someone would have told me that the “not-so-red-hot moments” could be an invitation to experience new spiritual heights.

Are you asking, “How do I share Jesus' Fully Alive life with others?” "How can this become as natural a part of my life as breathing?"

Spiritual development requires honest and helpful accountability. Most of us, however, have difficulty developing this vulnerable spiritual habit.

Most followers of Jesus struggle to develop & maintain the habit of Bible reading and journaling. Unfortunately, when the Bible reading and journaling decline, so goes the ability to sense God’s presence and guidance.

Since Jesus’ priority petition for our prayer lives is “on earth as it is in heaven,” shouldn’t our disciple-making efforts…

Masterpiece is not a word most would use to describe themselves. I can’t imagine…

An Intentional Disciple-Making Environment (IDE) is Disciples Made’s core operating system designed to produce real transformation, not just spiritual activity. Every IDE—whether at the Explore, Develop, or Influence level—is Outcome Focused, Habit Fueled, and Content Flavored. Growth in Character (becoming like Jesus) and Calling (joining Him in His mission) is pursued through regular rhythms like Bible engagement, spiritual accountability, and using your top spiritual gifts in areas of passion. IDEs prioritize transformation over attendance, sustainable habits over short-term inspiration, and practical content over information overload. Scripture remains central, while curated content supports life change. As intensity increases through the IDE levels, so does the impact. IDEs invite people to act their way into a new way of thinking, avoiding the discouragement that comes from knowledge without transformation. This disciple-making framework is what sets Disciples Made apart.

I have three incredible “almost-grown” kids. My daughter just started…