Discipleship Is Spiritually Re-Parenting People

Author: Caesar Kalinowski
Published: Mon 09 Jun 2025
Episode Link: https://everydaydisciple.com/episodes/discipleship-is-spiritually-re-parenting-people

So many people were never taught the basic skills needed for everyday life—let alone how to see it all through the lens of the gospel. Discipleship isn’t just a transfer of biblical knowledge or theology; it’s about helping people actually live as part of God’s family. And in many ways, it’s like reparenting others in light of what our Father now says is true about them.

This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we talk about how discipleship often mirrors what it’s like raising kids. Over the years, I’ve seen the same patterns in our missional community that my wife and I walked through while raising our own kids. It’s slow. It’s beautiful. It takes grace and patience. But it’s how people learn to live out their new identity in Christ.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

Why discipleship is truly a form of reparenting people

The key areas in life where people need help learning to live like God’s kids

Why traditional discipleship often misses the mark on real life transformation

How God equips us to be spiritual parents who walk with others in love and grace.

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From this episode:

“Teaching, modeling and sharing the love of God and his grace with others is our highest calling! In Christ, we have been given a new identity, we share in his authority here on Earth, and we have inherited great privilege as sons and daughters of the King. Walking in light of all of this and teaching younger siblings (in both age or maturity) how the gospel speaks into and transforms all of life is a privilege and part of Jesus’ great co-mission to us all.”

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Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Coaching and Mentorship in Discipleship as a Lifestyle by Caesar and his wife Tina

Missio Publishing – Resources for missional living and group training

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