Becoming More Like Jesus: Jordan Penley on Peer Accountability, Everyday Evangelism, and the Gospel in Action

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In this conversation, I chat with Jordan Penely, Lead Pastor of King’s Table Church in Raleigh, NC, to discuss the role of accountability in pursuing holiness and growing in Christ. We explore everyday evangelism, the relevance of apologetics, and how spiritual growth happens through community. The conversation also touches on foster care and adoption as expressions of the gospel.

  • 00:00 Introduction and Context of Accountability

  • 02:03 The Importance of Accountability in Faith

  • 05:04 Structure of Accountability Meetings

  • 08:00 Questions for Accountability and Holiness

  • 10:57 The Role of Confession and Forgiveness

  • 13:54 Cultural Challenges and the Need for Purity

  • 17:01 Growing in Holiness and Generosity

  • 20:14 Awareness of Sin and Spiritual Growth

  • 25:26 The Journey of Spiritual Growth

  • 28:26 Building Meaningful Relationships

  • 29:23 The Heart of Evangelism

  • 34:25 Inviting Others to Church

  • 38:58 The Role of Apologetics

  • 51:32 Foster Care and Adoption as a Calling