Why So Many Christians Feel Alone in Their Faith Journey

Many Christians don’t struggle because they lack sermons, they struggle because they lack discipleship.

In this discipleship podcast, Abran sits down with Pastor Scotty, the first person who truly discipled him, to talk honestly about Christian discipleship, what is discipleship, and why biblical discipleship is essential for real spiritual growth. This conversation explores how faith matures through relationship, not just information.

Together, they unpack how Christian accountability, grace and truth, and loving correction play a vital role in sanctification and long-term change. You’ll hear real-life examples of being discipled, the importance of having a spiritual mentor, and how Christian mentoring helps new believers establish healthy spiritual disciplines early in their faith.

This episode also speaks to people who feel alone in their faith journey, unsure how to grow, or stuck repeating the same patterns. Pastor Scotty shares how discipleship can help heal gaps in guidance, including the impact of fatherlessness healing, and how God uses relationships to shape Christian maturity over time.

Jesus didn’t just teach crowds, He walked closely with people. He called us to make disciples, not just gain knowledge. True discipleship forms character, invites repentance, and leads to lasting Holy Spirit transformation that helps us become like Jesus.

Timestamps:
00:00 — Why discipleship matters
01:35 — What discipleship really is
03:35 — Grace + truth: correction as love
05:00 — Sanctification: breaking old patterns
09:20 — Accountability & real growth (“more W’s than L’s”)
12:01 — Who discipled Pastor Scotty? Proximity & Scripture
17:04 — Discipleship, fatherlessness & God as Father
19:00 — Accountability with weight (not comfort)
26:07 — Humility: receiving correction well
33:44 — Jesus’ model: proximity, obedience, presence
42:19 — Pain as a gift + Psalm 71
44:41 — Final encouragement & next steps

Which area do you want to grow in right now: accountability, spiritual disciplines, repentance, or Christian maturity?
Share in the comments—we’d love to pray with you.

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