{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Big Churches, Weak Christians | The Discipleship Crisis with Danny Brister, Jr.","description":"In this episode, Maya is joined by Danny Brister Jr. for a rich and necessary conversation about discipleship, biblical literacy, and the spiritual formation crisis facing the modern church. Together, they explore the long-term implications of the seeker-sensitive movement and how an attractional model of church may have shaped a generation that attends services but struggles with deep discipleship. What happens when churches prioritize accessibility but neglect formation? How has biblical literacy declined\u2014and why does it matter? Maya and Danny discuss what it truly means to be formed by Scripture rather than merely inspired by it. They unpack the need for spiritual mothers and fathers, the loss of generational discipleship, and why reading the Bible was never meant to be a purely individual practice. Instead, they call the church back to communal reading, shared interpretation, and embodied spiritual growth. This conversation is for anyone wrestling with: shallow discipleship confusion about how to read the Bible, the effects of church culture shifts the need for deeper spiritual formation or the hunger for intergenerational mentorship. If you care about rebuilding a church rooted in Scripture, community, and mature discipleship, this episode is for you. Follow Danny on IG: @dannybristerjr  Listen to His Podcast: My Black Book Journal Podcast Read His Writing: Act Justly | Love Mercy  Danny Brister, Jr. is leading the Men in Leadership Cohort for the 2026\u20132027 Made for PAX Fellowship year. This cohort is intentionally recruiting BIPOC men \u2014 both aspiring and current leaders \u2014 who are passionate about their communities, growing in their faith, and deepening their leadership capacity in Christ-centered community. Learn more and apply here: https:\/\/www.madeforpax.org\/men-in-leadership-cohort To explore the broader Made for PAX Fellowship, a formative and relational space for Christians of color seeking spiritual depth and leadership development, visit: https:\/\/www.madeforpax.org You can also listen to previous episodes featuring leaders connected to PAX, including Jocelyn and Ola, to hear more from PAX fellows.  Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth when so much in the media is manipulated? How do we talk about our beliefs in a culture that may not feel the same way?  Conversations about faith and culture meet right here on Teaology, the podcast. Teaology is all about communities coming together through conversation. We find common ground when we communicate well.  Credits Written, Edited and Produced by Maya Wilson Theme Song: On My Vegan by JXXIII, produced by Kahlil Franklin Copyright 2026 All Rights Reserved For more of Maya\u2019s writing, follow her on Substack teaologypod.substack.com Follow the podcast on socials! Instagram: @teaologypodcast Tiktok: @teaologypod \ud83d\udcccCopyright Statement:  All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners. I or this channel does not claim any right over them. Disclaimer of Copyright Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, \u201cfair use\u201d is permitted for activities like criticism, commentary, education, and research. The term \u201cfair use\u201d refers to the use that the copyright law permits but might otherwise be illegal. Along with this channel, I make no claims to ownership of any of the graphics, images, or music used in this video. The respective copyright holders reserve all rights.   ","author_name":"Teaology","author_url":"http:\/\/teaology.libsyn.com\/website","html":"