Everyday Discipleship

The gospel is not meant to make us hyperspiritual. It's meant to make us fully human.

Do you love Jesus but struggle to connect your faith to your daily work, hobbies, relationships, and everyday decisions? Many of us have been shaped by an understanding of discipleship that's focused primarily on "spiritual things" like reading Scripture, praying, and going to church. We might view the "secular" parts of our lives as neutral at best, or dangerous distractions from what's truly important at worst.

You might have questions:



- Does God care about my work?

- Are hobbies a waste of time?

- Does it matter what I eat?

- Does my body matter as much as my soul?

- Is it okay for Christians to experience anxiety or depression?

Pastor Jeremy Treat understands this disconnect. In Everyday Discipleship, he dismantles the harmful sacred-secular divide that leaves many Christians feeling spiritually compartmentalized, uncertain about how faith applies to ordinary life, and unable to fully enjoy Christ in the entirety of our lives.

This practical, transformative book reveals how following Jesus encompasses every sphere of our existence, from the meals we eat to the work we do, from our engagement with technology to our approach to relationships.

Explore how faith in Jesus shapes the most practical areas of your life:



- Daily activities like meals, work, rest, and play

- Engagement with society through technology, art, science, and politics

- Personal matters like the body, mental health, sexuality, and relationships

Trade a compartmentalized mindset for a holistic understanding of discipleship that is rooted in the good news of Jesus. The mundane, often-overlooked parts of life can become infused with meaning and purpose as you learn to follow Jesus even in those areas. With Everyday Discipleship, begin to fully embrace your ordinary life to the glory of an extraordinary God.



Jeremy Treat (PhD, Wheaton College) is pastor for preaching and vision at Reality LA in Los Angeles, California, and professor of theology at Biola University. He is the author of The Crucified King, Seek First, and The Atonement. He and his wife, Tiffany, have four daughters and live in Los Angeles.



Part 1: Overcoming the Sacred-Secular Divide



1. The Compartmentalized Life



2. The All-Encompassing Dominion of Christ



3. Discipleship for All of Life

Part 2: Impacting Your Daily Activities



4. Meals



5. Work



6. Rest



7. Play

Part 3: Engaging the Spheres of Society



8. Technology



9. Art



10. Science



11. Politics

Part 4: Transforming Your Personal Life



12. The Body



13. Sexuality



14. Mental Health



15. Relationships



Conclusion: Whole-Life Discipleship



Acknowledgements