Is There A Difference Between a Christian and a Disciple?

🎙️ Episode 28 – Discipleship with Pastor Lars HalvorsenWhat does it really mean to follow Jesus in 2025? In this episode, Pastor Lars Halvorsen returns to unpack the true marks of a disciple — not just a "Christian" in name, but someone living in relationship, undergoing transformation, and living on mission.We talk about:- The difference between a Christian and a disciple- Why you can't follow Jesus alone- What transformation actually looks like (and why leafiness isn't fruit!)- How your workplace or school might be your mission field- Why time with Jesus at the start of the day matters- And how church hurt doesn’t have to write your story💬 Whether you’re new to faith or deep in the journey, this conversation will challenge, inspire, and maybe even reframe what discipleship means to you.👂 Listen now and reflect: Are you on the path of long obedience in the same direction?⏱️ Chapter Markers00:00 - Intro00:53 - Welcome Back Lars: Why Discipleship?02:30 - Christian vs Disciple: Is There a Difference?05:20 - What It Means to Be a Disciple: RTM Explained08:35 - Be With Jesus. Become Like Jesus. Do What He Did.12:50 - What Does Real Relationship with Jesus Look Like?16:10 - The Problem with Compartmentalised Christianity20:30 - The Role of Morning Devotions (Jesus First)25:40 - Long Obedience in the Same Direction28:30 - What Transformation Really Looks Like32:00 - Fruit of Repentance: What John the Baptist Said35:15 - Leaf vs Fruit: When Serving or Faith is Just a Front39:20 - Real Change Over Time: God Can Transform Anything44:00 - Our Role in Transformation: Soil, Seed, Obedience49:30 - What It Means to Be on Mission Today52:30 - You Don’t Need to Move to Africa to Be Missional56:00 - Everyday Mission in Your Workplace59:00 - You Can’t Be a Disciple Without the Church1:02:00 - The Place of Your Hurt Can Be the Place of Your Healing1:04:00 - Final Reflections: RTM in Daily Life