Theme 1: What It Means to Follow Jesus
Theme 2: Following Jesus Together
Theme 3: Following Jesus in Our Daily Life
Theme 4: Following Jesus for a Lifetime
Theme 1: What It Means to Follow Jesus
Resources for Session 1: Following Jesus, His Upside-Down Way of Living, and the Sermon on the Mount
Articles
- Following Jesus Isn’t Just Another Good Cause by Finds.Life
- The Sermon on the Mount and Jesus as the New Moses by BibleProject
- What Is the Sermon on the Mount? by The Jesus Film Project
Podcasts
- Gospel of the Kingdom by BibleProject
- A Gospel of Two Kingdoms by BEMA Discipleship
- How to Read the Parables of Jesus by BibleProject
- The Upside Down Kingdom by Tim Keller
- Don’t Fear an Untidy Life with Lysa TerKeurst
- Do What Jesus Did by John Mark Comer
Sermons & Videos
- Following Jesus in Today’s World by Pastor Joakim Lundqvist
- Gospel of the Kingdom by BibleProject
- When Christians Get it Wrong by Pastor Craig Groeschel
- Love Like Jesus by Pastor Craig Groeschel
- Upside Down Kingdom by BibleProject
- The Eternal Ethics of the Kingdom of God by Beth Moore
Bible Plans
- Follow Jesus by David Platt
- What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus by YouVersion
- Fully Devoted series by Life.Church
Books
- Renovation of the Heart by Dallas Willard
- Upside Down Kingdom by Bill White
- The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard
- Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey
- The Deeply Formed Life by Rich Villodas
- Following the Call: Living the Sermon on the Mount Together by various authors
Resources for Session 2: Curiosity, Questions, and Seeking God’s Wisdom
Articles
- Why Churches and Church Leaders Need Curiosity by Barnabus Piper
- Why It’s So Important to Know the Difference Between ‘Godly’ Wisdom and ‘Worldly’ Wisdom by Jen Wilkin
- Aren’t You Just a Little Bit Curious? By Carey Nieuwhof
Podcasts
- Can a Conversation Change Your Life? By Life.Church’s You’ve Heard It Said podcast
- Nicodemus by The Bible Binge
Sermons & Videos
Bible Plans
- The Curious Questions of Jesus by Tom Hughes
- Gaining Godly Wisdom by YouVersion
- The Quest by Beth Moore
Books
Resources for Session 3: Spiritual Disciplines
Articles
- Jesus Is Always Faithful by Jackie Hill Perry
- Feel Like Something’s Missing? Here’s a Tested Guide For Being Content with Life by Finds.Life
- Wondering How to Grow Your Relationship with God? Try These Tips by Finds.Life
- The Simple, Transformative Reason to Acknowledge God’s Presence by Craig Groeschel
Podcasts
- We Talked to a Former Atheist About Spiritual Disciplines from Life.Church’s You’ve Heard It Said podcast
- Creating a Space by BEMA Discipleship
- How We Change: Key Thoughts on Practice by John Mark Comer
Sermons & Videos
- A Better Way sermon series from Pastor Craig Groeschel
- The Human Brain by Elevation Creative
- Greater Reward from Pastor Craig Groeschel
- Dangerous Prayers by Pastor Craig Groeschel
Bible Plans
Books
- The Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Willard
- The Great Omission by Dallas Willard
- After You Believe: Why Christian Character Matters by NT Wright
- How Did I Get Here by Christine Caine
Resources for Session 4: God’s Kingdom
Articles
Podcasts
- Jesus & the Kingdom of God by BibleProject
- Co-Ruling With Jesus by BibleProject
- Qs on Heaven, the Kingdom of God, and the Return of Christ by NT Wright
- You Have a Kingdom Assignment by Christine Caine
Sermons & Videos
- Heaven & Earth by BibleProject
- Different by Pastor Craig Groeschel
- Gospel of Matthew: The Kingdom of God with Tim Mackie and John Mark Comer
Bible Plans
Books
- The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard
- Hope in Times of Fear by Tim Keller
- Surprised by Hope by NT Wright
- Live Justly by Jason Fileta, Eugene Cho, and others
- Garden City by John Mark Comer
Theme 2: Following Jesus Together
Resources for Session 1: Trading Independence for Interdependence
Articles
- Change the Way You Hear From God Forever by Finds.Life
- Humanity’s Design in the Biblical Story by BibleProject
- Why Do We Prefer Independence Over Interdependence? By Sarah Abbell
- The Unexpected Benefits of Real Community by Relevant
Podcasts
- The Trinity & God’s Identity by BibleProject
- Can a Conversation Change Your Life? By You’ve Heard It Said
- How We Change: Community by John Mark Comer
- Let’s Stop Consuming Information in Isolation by You’ve Heard It Said
- Pastor Joakim Lundqvist on the Value of Intergenerational Relationships by You’ve Heard It Said
Sermons & Videos
- To Know and Be Known by Curt Thompson
- Gospel Community Sermon by Tim Mackie
- What Your Life Is Missing by Pastor Craig Groeschel
- Relationships by Pastor Craig Groeschel
Bible Plans
- Foundations of Faith by YouVersion
- Who Is the Holy Spirit? By Life.Church
- Better Together: Seeking God With Others by YouVersion
- Relationship Advice by Life.Church
- Growing in Love by Amy Groeschel
Books
- Beautiful Community by Irwyn Ince
- Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God by Dallas Willard
- Relational Soul by James Cofield and Richard Plass
- No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler
- Called to Community by Charles Moore
Resources for Session 2: The Value of Community and How to Find It
Articles
- What Does the Bible Actually Say About Church Fellowship? by BibleProject
- Amy Groeschel: The Importance of Healthy Friendships and Relationships
- This Is the Year You Can Find Your People by Finds.Life
- Making New Friendships Can Be as Simple as This by Finds.Life
- What Every Christian Needs to Know About Koinonia
- A Guide for Introverts and Extraverts to Make Friends as an Adult by Finds.Life
Podcasts
- We Conducted a Friendship Experiment by You’ve Heard It Said
- A Jesus Centered Community by BibleProject
- Close: Living in Deep Community by Jennie Allen
- Can a Conversation Change Your Life? by You’ve Heard It Said
Sermons & Videos
- Amy Groeschel: Love Like Jesus
- Belong by Life.Church
- Beans & Rice & Jesus Christ by Pastor Sam Marin at Life.Church
Bible Plans
- Belong by Life.Church
- Find Your People by Jennie Allen
- Letters to the Church by Francis Chan
- Relationship Advice by Life.Church
Books
- Find Your People by Jennie Allen
- Uncommon Ground by Tim Keller and others
- Love Where You Live: How to Live Sent in the Place You Call Home by Shauna Pilgreen
- Love Lives Here by Maria Goff
- Safe People by Dr. Henry Cloud
- Made for Friendship: The Relationship That Halves Our Sorrows and Doubles Our Joys by Drew Hunter
Resources for Session 3: Being Fully Known Through Vulnerability
Articles
- How Being Vulnerable Made My Life Better by Finds.Life
- Here’s Why Brokenness Just Might Be How Our World Gets Better by Finds.Life
Podcasts
- A College Football Coach on Vulnerability by You’ve Heard It Said
- The Power of Need by Jennie Allen
- If You Feel Alone, This Story Is For You by You’ve Heard It Said
Sermons & Videos
- To Know and Be Known by Curt Thompson
- Agape / Love by BibleProject
- Friending Message Series by Craig Groeschel
Bible Plans
- Love Like That by Dr. Les Parrot
- Liking Jesus: Intimacy and Contentment in a Selfie-Centered World by Pastor Craig Groeschel
- Breaking Open by Jacob Armstrong
Books
- Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero
- Dangerous Prayers by Craig Groeschel
- The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Tim Keller
- No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler
- Wild at Heart by John Eldredge
- Unashamed by Lecrae
- Be the Gift by Ann Voscamp
Resources for Session 4: Loving and Serving Others
Articles
- Following Jesus Isn’t Just Another Good Cause by Finds.Life
- Bianca Juarez Olthoff: Don’t Just Pray For People; Be the Answer to Their Prayers
Podcasts
- What Does It Mean to Be a Good Neighbor? By You’ve Heard It Said
- Radically Ordinary Hospitality by John Mark Comer
- The Purpose of Relationships by You’ve Heard It Said
- Becoming People of Love by Bridgetown Church, John Mark Comer
Sermons & Videos
- How to Neighbor by Pastor Craig Groeschel
- Agape / Love by BibleProject
- What Love Requires by Andy Stanley
- House for People by Robert Madu
Bible Plans
- How to Love Your Neighbors by YouVersion
- Love Like Jesus by Life.Church
- Selfless by Life.Church
- How to Neighbor by Life.Church
Books
- Good and Beautiful and Kind by Rich Villodas
- The Jesus Creed by Scott McKnight
- Broken Signposts by NT Wright
- Love Does by Bob Goff
Theme 3: Following Jesus in Our Daily Lives
Resources for Session 1: Being Made in the Image of God
Articles
- What Does It Mean to Be Human by BibleProject
- What Does It Look Like to Be a Part of God’s Family by Finds.Life
- I’m a New Human? What’s the Connection Between Humans and Spiritual Beings? By BibleProject
Podcasts
- Knowing Who You Are With Pastor Amy Groeschel by You’ve Heard It Said
- God and Humanity’s Makeover by BibleProject
- The Truth About Lies: Part 1 by John Mark Comer
- The Truth About Lies: Part 2 by John Mark Comer
Sermons & Videos
- Image of God by BibleProject
- The Reflection of God by Bridgetown Church
- I Have a New Name by Hosanna Wong
Bible Plans
Books
- He Saw That It Was Good: Reimagining Your Creative Life to Repair a Broken World by Sho Baraka
- Ruthless Trust: The Ragamuffin’s Path to God by Brennan Manning
- No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler
Resources for Session 2: Aligning Our Desires With Jesus’ Desires
Articles
- Jackie Hill Perry on Staying Focused on God by Jackie Hill Perry
- What Did Jesus Say about Sin? By Jesus Film Project
- A Guide to Spiritual Disciplines to Help You Grow Closer to God by Finds.Life
Podcasts
- The Emergence of Sin with Dr. Matt Croasmun by BibleProject
- The Way of the World by John Mark Comer
- We Are All Addicts… Yes, You Too. And Blaine Hogan Is Here To Help Us Break Free… by Human Hope with Carlos Whittaker
Sermons & Videos
- What Is Sin in the Bible by BibleProject
- When the Urge Is Too Strong by Craig Groeschel
- When It’s Hard to Obey by Craig Groeschel
Bible Plans
- Freedom From Sin by YouVersion
- Understanding Sin, Iniquity, & Transgression by BibleProject
- Gaining Godly Wisdom by YouVersion
Books
- You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit by James K. A. Smith
- The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Live in God by Dallas Willard
- Emotionally Healthy Discipleship by Peter Scazzero
Resources for Session 3: Reflecting God’s Image in Our Daily Life
Articles
- 38 Commands of Jesus We Should Take to Heart by Jesus Film Project
- How Jesus Would Tell People About Jesus by Finds.Life
Podcasts
- Your Spending Can Change the World by You’ve Heard It Said
- Pastor Craig Groeschel on Work, Rest, and What Really Matters by You’ve Heard It Said
- A Story About Work by BibleProject
Sermons & Videos
- Vocation in the Ordinary by Bridgetown Church
- Heaven and Earth by BibleProject
- “You Can’t Do That” by Robert Madu
Bible Plans
Books
- Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life by Tish Harrison Warren
- Practicing the King’s Economy: Honoring Jesus in How We Work, Earn, Spend, Save, and Give by Michael Rhodes and Robby Holt
- How (Not) to Save the World by Hosanna Wong
Resources for Session 4: Crossing Barriers to Form Mutual Relationships
Articles
- How to Help Neighbors Without Hurting Them, Too by Finds.Life
- We Can Do Better to Stop Racism by Finds.Life
Podcasts
- What Is Biblical Justice? By You’ve Heard It Said
- Blessed by BEMA Discipleship
- How a Grocery Store Changed a Community by You’ve Heard It Said
Sermons & Videos
- This Is the Bible’s Radical View on Justice by BibleProject
- God, Help Us Unite by Craig Groeschel
- Stop the Division by Craig Groeschel
- Racial Reconciliation by Rich Villodas
Bible Plans
- Neighbor series by Life.Church
- Be the Bridge by Latasha Morrison
- Justice by BibleProject
- God’s Heart for Justice by BibleProject
Books
- How to Human: Three Ways to Share Life Beyond What Distracts, Divides, and Disconnects Us by Carlos Whittaker
- The Deeply Formed Life by Rich Villodas
Theme 4: Following Jesus for a Lifetime
Resources for Session 1: The Way Jesus Changes Us
Articles
- Ten Counsels in Spiritual Formation by Richard Foster
- Want a Deeper Faith in God? Then Seek Discipleship Today by Finds.Life
- Spiritual Formation: What It Is, and How It Is Done by Dallas Willard
- What if Christians Actually Did What Jesus Did? By Haley Whigham
Podcasts
- We Talked to a Former Atheist About Spiritual Disciplines by You’ve Heard It Said
- How to Change by Tim Keller
- Pastor Craig Groeschel on Work, Rest, and What Really Matters by You’ve Heard It Said
Sermons & Videos
- Sabbath by BibleProject
- I’ll Rest When I Get There by Pastor Robert Madu
- When You’re Too Busy for What Matters by Pastor Craig Groeschel
- Sabbath Q&A by Annie F. Downs
Bible Plans
- How to Live a Meaningful Life by Life.Church
- Letters From Paul by American Bible Society
- How to Human by Carlos Whittaker
Books
- Invitation to Solitude and Silence by Ruth Haley Barton
- Experiencing Friendship With God by Faith Eury Cho
- The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
- Garden City by John Mark Comer
Resources for Session 2: Jesus Understands What It Means to Be Human
Articles
- What Is Jesus Like? And How Do I Get to Know Him Better? By Finds.Life
- Lessons From the Temptations of Jesus by Jesus Film Project
Podcasts
Sermons & Videos
Bible Plans
- God Does Not Tempt Man by Vance K. Jackson
- Trusting God Through Suffering by BibleProject
- Jesus Can Relate by Life.Church
Books
- You Are Not What You’ve Been Told by Hosanna Wong
- Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer
- The Lives We Actually Have by Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie
Resources for Session 3: Following the Patterns of Jesus in Our Own Lives
Articles
- Following Jesus is a Lifelong Process by Grayson Pope
- Following Jesus Christ by Thomas A. Tarrants
- Here’s How to Get to Know God Better, Starting Today by Finds.Life
Podcasts
- Participating in the Season God has for You with Banning Liebscher by Annie F. Downs
- How (Not) to Read the Bible by BibleProject
Sermons & Videos
- Beginner’s Guide to Studying the Bible by Pastor Craig Groeschel
- Conversations with… NT Wright | Prayer and Theology by 24-7 Prayer
Bible Plans
Books
- Eat This Book by Eugene Peterson
- Soul Keeping by John Ortberg
- Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton
- The Relational Soul by Richard Plass and James Cofield
Resources for Session 4: Doubts, Perspective, and Following Jesus for a Lifetime
Articles
- Mark Batterson: How Changing Your Perspective Could Change Your Life by Mark Batterson
- Why Hasn’t God Answered My Prayer? By Pete Greig
- Craig Groeschel: Doubting God Doesn’t Have to Equal Losing Faith by Finds.Life
Podcasts
- 0: Introductory Lesson by BEMA
- Questioning God, Finding Peace in Uncertainty and Pursuing Your Dreams with Lisa Whittle by Bianca Olthoff
- When You Feel Like You’re Faking Your Faith by You’ve Heard It Said
Sermons & Videos
- Dealing With Your Doubt by Pastor Craig Groeschel
- It’s Okay to Have Doubts by Steven Furtick
- Following Jesus in the Unknown by Sadie Rob Huff
Bible Plans
Books
