Jessie Cruickshank
Author of Ordinary Discipleship, Speaker, Neuro-ecclesiologist, belligerently optimistic, recklessly obedient, patiently relentless, catalyzing change
Appears in 34 Episodes
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...
Interview Series: Spiritual Authority with Christine Caine
What does it really mean to walk in spiritual authority—and why do so many of us confuse titles and positions for the real thing? In this episode, Christine Caine and ...
Interview Series: You Will Be Peter: How the Flaws of a Fisherman Speak to Us All with Jerry Lathan and Steven Manchester
In this episode of the Ordinary Discipleship Podcast, Jessie Cruickshank talks with Jerry Lathan and Steven Manchester about their new book You Will Be Peter. They exp...
Messiness in the Design: From Conflict to Community
What if conflict isn't something to avoid—but something God actually designed for our growth? In this episode, Jessie, Chris and Jacob dive into the messiness of relat...
Growing Faith in Safe Places: A Guide to Trauma-Informed Discipleship
What does it mean to disciple people who carry unseen wounds? In this episode, Jessie Cruickshank explores trauma-informed discipleship—what it is, why it matters, and...
Ending Well: How to Navigate the Closing Chapters of Discipleship
In this episode of the Ordinary Discipleship Podcast, Chris, Jacob, and Jessie dive into a topic many avoid—how to navigate the endings of discipleship relationships. ...
Spiritual Maturity in Youth Ministry: Finding the Right Balance
In this episode of Ordinary Discipleship, Chris Johnson, Jacob, and Jessie Cruickshank dive into the critical balance between fun and faith in youth ministry. Are we s...
The Mentorship Gap: Why Young Adults Struggle to Find Discipleship
In this episode of The Ordinary Discipleship Podcast, we sit down with Reyna Martinez to discuss the challenges of finding mentorship and discipleship as a young adult...
The Art of Discipleship: Friendship, Faith, and Intentionality
In this episode of the Ordinary Discipleship Podcast, Chris Johnson, Jessie Cruickshank, and Jacob Hoyer discuss the complexities of relationships and the intentionali...
Exploring Shared Leadership Challenges in Ministry
Delve into the complexities of shared leadership within ministry settings. From navigating youthful leadership roles to handling crises in remote expeditions, they sha...
Navigating Spiritual Leadership: Unveiling the True Path to Discipleship
Explore the pitfalls of conventional leadership paradigms and the transformative power of leading as the first follower of the Holy Spirit. Discover how attending to y...
Embracing Vulnerability: The Path to Spiritual Maturity
Detangling leadership and discipleship unravels the common dilemma of feeling stuck as a leader. From personal anecdotes to profound insights, they navigate through th...
Unpacking Shame in Discipleship
Today Jessie Cruickshank, Chris Johnson, and Julia Schmaltz will delve into how shame can erode our faith journey. From its neurological roots to its effects on identi...
Crafting God's Narrative: The Power of Community in Spiritual Growth
Explore the vital role narratives play in our spiritual development and how important it is to distinguish our story form God's narrative in the context of community. ...
Unveiling the Journey of Faith
Jessie Cruickshank, Chris Johnson, and Julia Schmaltz dive deep into the essence of what it means to be an ordinary disciple. This episode challenges traditional notio...
Interview Series: Back to the Basics: Rediscovering Authentic Discipleship with Neil Cole
Jessie welcomes Neil Cole, a prolific author, church planter, and worldwide apostolic leader. But more than that, Neil is a trusted friend and mentor who has spoken in...