Jessie Cruickshank
Author of Ordinary Discipleship, Speaker, Neuro-ecclesiologist, belligerently optimistic, recklessly obedient, patiently relentless, catalyzing change
Appears in 49 Episodes
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...
Interview Series: Navigating Deconstruction: A Conversation with Rowland Smith
In this episode, Jessie sits down with Rowland Smith to dive deep into the complex and often misunderstood journey of deconstruction within faith communities. Rowland ...
Interview Series: The Path to Wholeness with Gena St. David
Jessie Cruickshank and Gena St. David, PhD talk about the human brain. Gena is a licensed professional counselor and marriage, and family therapist focused on wholenes...
Interview Series: The Intersection of Theology and Brain Science with Jim Wilder
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...
Interview Series: The Impact of Shame on Leadership with Aubrey Sampson
Jessie Cruickshank chats with Aubrey Sampson, a teaching pastor at Renewal Church and award-nominated author, about the impact of shame on leadership and church cultur...
Interview Series: Fostering Unity: Dele Okuwobi on Multiethnic Churches and Transformative Leadership
Jessie Cruickshank welcomes Dele Okuwobi, the co-founding elder and senior leader at 21st Century Church, a church plant in Cincinnati, OH. Dele shares his insights on...
