Episode 213

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9th Apr 2026

Apprenticeship With Jesus

Episode title

Apprenticeship With Jesus: A Selah Moment in the Reading Room

Short episode description

In this special Reading Room episode, we pause halfway through Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer and reflect on what has been taking root in us. This is a “Selah” moment—a chance to slow down, consider what God has already been showing us, and remember that following Jesus is more than a one-time decision. It is a life of apprenticeship: being with Him, becoming like Him, and doing as He did.

Show notes

Sometimes the most important step forward is to stop and remember.

In this Reading Room episode, we take a pause halfway through Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer and reflect on the deeper call of discipleship. In a world constantly trying to shape us, this episode asks a searching question: Who—or what—are we really following?

This is more than a book review. It is a call to recover the life of apprenticeship to Jesus.

In this episode:

  • Why everyone is already being formed by something
  • The difference between cultural Christianity and true apprenticeship to Jesus
  • Why “be with Jesus, become like Him, do as He did” is such a needed pattern for our time
  • How the way of Jesus is not just about getting to heaven someday, but about learning to live the life of the Kingdom now
  • Why this book has become one of the most transformative reads in my own life

Following Jesus is not merely about a past decision or a future destination. It is about present formation. It is about learning His rhythms, walking in His way, and allowing His life to reshape ours from the inside out.

This episode gives you a strong foundation. The heart is there, and the theme is clear.

For tomorrow’s companion episode, I’d lean into this as Part 2 by making it a little more focused and a little less reflective-overview, so the two pieces feel connected rather than repetitive.

If you have not picked up Practicing the Way, I strongly encourage you to do so and read along with us in the Kingdom Corner Reading Room.

Key takeaway line

If we are not being intentionally formed by Jesus, we are almost certainly being unintentionally formed by something else.

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Welcome to The Kingdom Corner, where timeless wisdom meets today’s journey of faith. Hosted by [The Great Matt Geib], a Kingdom-minded leader, Apostle, and online business consultant, this podcast offers profound biblical insights rooted in a life of study, experience, and dedication to God’s Word.

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