INVERVIEW-STYLE MESSAGE: Campus Pastor Pat Lessard interviewing International Discipleship Team member Paul Byrns Romans 10:14-17 14How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? 15And how are they […]
QUESTIONS TO REFLECT AND DISCUSS Passages to consider: Acts 18:1-4, 18-26 What from the sermon is challenging you today? Look at Acts 18:1-4, 18-26. What do you see about intentional ways to live and share about Jesus? Think about where you work, live, and play. How do you approach intentionally sharing Jesus with people through […]
(scroll down to download) Jim Putman has put together some of his favorite discipleship books to use as a resource for both personal growth as a disciple, and with the person you are discipling. We want to be disciple makers who are ready to give an answer, defend the faith, and teach our disciples the […]
Jim Putman Leader/Pastor/Author/Speaker/Disciple Maker Jim Putman is the Senior Pastor of Real Life Ministries in Post Falls, Idaho. Jim’s passion is discipleship centered on following the teachings and methodologies of Jesus. BLOG POSTS (click for all posts) The Definition of a Disciple We live in a world overflowing with books, podcasts, programs, and voices—all claiming […]
This week’s episode is a exploration of what defines a biblical church. Jim Putman, along with Craig, Gabe, and Titus, unpack how the Church is meant to function not as an event we attend, but as a spiritual family we live with, serve with, and grow with. Utilizing metaphors, historical context, and honest reflections, the […]
Welcome to another episode of the Real Life Overtime Podcast! This episode delves into one of the most foundational and yet contested claims of the Christian faith: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Through an apologetics lens, the teaching team at Real Life Ministries examines the historical, evidential, and personal proofs of the resurrection, inviting listeners […]
Jim PutmanMay 18th, 2025 REVIEW The series is walking through questions that cause people to doubt or dismiss God: Believable God Believable Bible Believable Resurrection This Week: Believable Church Many People Dismiss God, the Bible, and the Resurrection Because of Unbelievable People – His Church Is this fair to God? No! Will He accept that […]
The countdown to Easter – The Wait of glory From the perspectives of Jesus’ disciples The roller coaster week leading up to The previous week – Jesus coming to Jerusalem Thursday night – The Passover meal Jesus on the cross – the worst thing imaginable Embarrassment A friend dies They had been fooled – God […]
This episode wraps up the “Five Questions” series by focusing on the home sphere, particularly the role of grandparents in the family’s discipleship mission. It challenges the idea that parenting ends at adulthood and explores how biological and spiritual families can form a powerful home team to raise mature disciples of Jesus. Introduction In this […]
Week 5: This episode continues the Real Life series on God’s design for the home sphere, focusing on the biblical call to honor parents and raise children rooted in faith and purpose. The team unpacks Ephesians 5 and 6, diving into the complexities of parenting, childhood, and spiritual leadership within the home. Introduction Welcome back […]
5 Questions: What Do We Do With Them Now? Parenting Introduction In this episode of the Overtime Podcast, we continue our discussion from the Home Sphere series, tackling the question: What do I do with them now? Parenting is a journey filled with different seasons, challenges, and blessings. Our speakers dive into the biblical call […]
Introduction In this episode of Real Life Overtime, we dive deeper into the weekend’s message about marriage as part of The Five Questions series. This conversation explores God’s design for marriage, how two become one, and what it means to live in a covenantal relationship rather than a contractual one. The discussion also touches on […]
Dave Sayers’ Story – Part Two In Part 2 of Dave Sayers’ powerful testimony, we see how his faith, recovery, and leadership transformed not only his life but the lives of countless others. From rebuilding broken relationships to leading recovery ministries and halfway houses, Dave’s story is a testament to the power of redemption and […]
You will want to join us for the “5 Questions” sermon series throughout the month of March as we answer major questions about discipleship in the Home Sphere. This is DEFCON 1—crucial!—as the home is a primary target of our enemy in the real war we find ourselves in. Not to mention, our Home Sphere […]
Podcast Show Notes: The Real War – Week 5: The Shield of Faith Welcome back to Real Life Overtime! This week, we continue our series, The Real War, by exploring the Shield of Faith from Ephesians 6:16. Faith is more than belief—it’s an active trust in God that protects us from the enemy’s attacks. The […]
In this series we will seek to prepare believers to overcome the enemy in their lives Review of the 5 spheres in Ephesians Discipleship in relationship gets you ready for and protects you from the enemy Abiding The Church The home The world The Spiritual realm Ephesians 6:10–18 (NIV) 10 Finally, be strong in the […]