<![CDATA[The Learning Disciple]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-learning-disciple Welcome to The Learning Disciple, a warm and welcoming Christian podcast where Bible lessons, theology, discipleship, and real-life faith come together. This podcast was created for those who hunger to know God more deeply through His Word and to grow in their walk with Jesus Christ. The heart behind the name is simple: being a disciple means being a learner, and none of us ever outgrow our need to sit at the feet of Christ and be taught by Him.

At The Learning Disciple, each episode is built to encourage, challenge, and equip believers through Scripture-centered teaching that is both relatable and rooted in truth. Here, theology is not meant to feel distant or academic, but personal, practical, and deeply connected to everyday life. Whether the topic is prayer, God’s Word, trust, discipleship, or spiritual growth, the goal is always to point listeners back to Christ and help them grow in grace and truth.

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]]> RSS.com 2026.428.112250 Thu, 07 May 2026 21:50:22 GMT en e6ca3280-be12-5574-9c6e-ff7a7ea6bf9d https://media.rss.com/the-learning-disciple/20260330_070320_4144782b2ad039a68e8e62ce09d884b6.png The Learning Disciple https://rss.com/podcasts/the-learning-disciple yes Randy Faulkner 2026 Randy Faulkner Randy Faulkner false episodic a3b30c30-2d06-11f1-8efa-cb832c8d62b6 podcast Knoxville, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, 37902, USA false <![CDATA[How to Stay Faithful When Following Jesus Costs You Something]]> In Episode 5 of The Learning Disciple, we talk about how to stay faithful when following Jesus costs you something. Every believer who desires to live godly in Christ will face some form of resistance, whether it is rejection, misunderstanding, pressure, ridicule, isolation, or the quiet cost of choosing obedience over comfort. In this episode, we explore what persecution really looks like in the everyday Christian life, why suffering for Christ should not surprise us, and how God uses opposition to refine faith, deepen dependence, and conform us more to Jesus. This is also a deeply honest episode that reflects the heart behind The Learning Disciple: none of us have arrived, and learning to endure faithfully is something we are walking through together. Whether you are facing pressure in your family, workplace, relationships, convictions, or spiritual life, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone, Christ is with you, and faithfulness is worth it.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-learning-disciple/2803804 ba608aa7-6256-45af-9d3a-9aba3556f862 1870 full 1 1 5 5 false Thu, 07 May 2026 21:50:20 GMT false <![CDATA[How to Trust God When You Don’t Understand the Season You’re In]]> In Episode 4 of The Learning Disciple, we talk about how to trust God when life does not make sense. Every believer will face seasons of waiting, pain, confusion, disappointment, and uncertainty. In those moments, trusting God can sound easier than it feels. This episode explores what biblical trust really is, why God’s people often struggle with it, and how faith grows when we cannot see the full picture. We also look at the theology of God’s sovereignty, His wisdom, His faithfulness, and His presence in hard seasons. Whether you are walking through loss, delay, unanswered prayers, spiritual weariness, or simply a season you do not understand, this episode is a reminder that God is still working, still present, and still worthy of your trust.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-learning-disciple/2754676 0d4685de-ac1d-471e-a4a4-47676ebb7acc 1249 full 1 1 4 4 false Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:02:20 GMT false <![CDATA[Why Prayer Matters More Than We Think]]> In Episode 3 of The Learning Disciple, we take a deeper look at why prayer matters more than many of us realize. Prayer is not just something believers do before meals, during church, or in moments of crisis. It is one of the most personal and powerful parts of walking with God. In this episode, we talk about what prayer really is, why so many Christians struggle with consistency in prayer, and how prayer becomes the place where trust, surrender, worship, and dependence meet. We also explore the theology of prayer — what it means to call God Father, why we can come boldly before Him through Christ, how the Holy Spirit helps us when we do not know what to pray, and why prayer is essential in the life of a disciple. Whether your prayer life feels strong, weak, inconsistent, or nearly absent, this episode is a warm invitation to return to the presence of God and learn to speak with Him again.

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