Jessie Cruickshank
Author of Ordinary Discipleship, Speaker, Neuro-ecclesiologist, belligerently optimistic, recklessly obedient, patiently relentless, catalyzing change
Appears in 49 Episodes
I Am Because God Is
Discipleship isn’t just about learning more about God, it’s about discovering who we are in relationship with Him. In this episode, Jacob, Jessie Cruikshank, and Julia...
Individualism, Lies, Perfection, and Power
In this episode of The Ordinary Discipleship Podcast, we explore how the stories we carry shape the way we follow Jesus. Jessie Cruickshank and Julia unpack the role o...
Shaped by Story
What if discipleship isn’t about trying harder, learning more, or getting your theology exactly right—but about being reshaped at the level of story and identity?In th...
Jim Wilder Interview: Intersection of Theology and Brain Science (repost of Season 2, Episode 11)
Jessie Cruickshank is joined by Dr Jim Wilder, a renowned psychologist at the intersection of theology and brain science. Jessie and Jim delve into attachment theory a...
Jamie and Donna Winship - Who Am I? The truth about our identity (originally posted September 2, 2024)
Jessie Cruickshank and Jamie and Donna Winship dive deep into the transformative concept of finding true rest in God. Through their wisdom and personal experiences, th...
Lance Ford - Shifting Leadership onto the Shoulders of Jesus
What if the church’s leadership crisis isn’t a failure of character, but a failure of systems? In this conversation, Jesse Cruikshank sits down with longtime friend, p...
Mandy Smith - The Bride of Christ
In this episode, Jessie Cruickshank talks with pastor and author Mandy Smith about the quiet, surprising ways God brings renewal through ordinary people and ordinary a...
Jessica & Andrew Arnold - Discipling Sarah
In this deeply moving conversation, Jessie sits down with longtime friends Jessica and Andrew Arnold to talk about their journey raising and discipling their daughter ...
Tracy Matthews - Spiritual Attunement
In this episode, Jessie Cruickshank sits down with her friend and fellow leader Tracy Matthews for a rich, grounding conversation on what it means to cultivate spiritu...
Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw - Discipleship and Attachment Theory
In this episode, Jessie Cruickshank sits down with Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw to explore their new book Landscapes of the Soul—a beautiful and practical guide to understan...
Mike Wiggin - Discipleship as Evangelism
In this episode, Jessie Cruickshank sits down with evangelist and disciple-maker Mike Wiggin to talk about surrender, grace, and what it truly means to follow Jesus. M...
Discipleship: Not a Skill, But a Story
Discipleship isn’t a skill to master—it’s a story to be lived. In this episode, Chris, Jacob, and Jessie Cruickshank unpack why so many churches reduce discipleship to...
Listening and Discernment in the Discipleship Relationship
In this episode of Ordinary Discipleship, Chris, Jacob, and Jessie Cruickshank dive into the vital practice of listening in discipleship. Too often, leaders rush to “f...
Change and Transformation in Discipleship
Is real change possible, or are we just learning new ways to cope? In this episode of the Ordinary Discipleship Podcast, Chris, Jacob, and Jessie Cruickshank dive into...
Messiness in the Design
Relationships are messy and that’s by design. In this episode of the Ordinary Discipleship Podcast, Chris, Jacob, and Jessie dive into why conflict isn’t something to ...
6 Spiritual Pathways
So many of us have been handed a one-size-fits-all blueprint for connecting with God—quiet times at dawn, journaling in solitude, structured study. But what happens wh...
Christ, Community, Character, Calling, Competency
What does it really mean to grow as a disciple of Jesus and are we starting in the right place? In this episode, Chris, Jacob, and Jessie Cruickshank unpack the “Five ...
How to Know When to Speak Up
When is it time to speak up and when is it wiser to stay silent? In this episode of Ordinary Discipleship, Chris, Jacob, and Jessie dive into the tension we all feel i...
Interview Series: Multiplying the Hispanic Church with Obe and Jacqueline Arellano
What does it look like to multiply disciples and churches across cultures, languages, and borders? In this episode, Jesse Cruickshank sits down with Obe and Jacqueline...
Interview Series: Creating a Disciple Making Culture with Sheldon Lacsina and Bunny Correa
What does it take to shift a church from programs to real discipleship? In this episode, Jessie Cruickshank talks with Bunny Correa and Sheldon Lacsina about their jou...