Jesus Calls Disciples

 In Season 7, Episode 1 of the Take Off Podcast, Thomas Clark begins a new season focused on discipleship that reproduces by asking a foundational question: What kind of discipleship did Jesus actually practice? In this episode, Thomas explains that Jesus did not call spectators, consumers, or admirers at a distance—He called disciples. Drawing from the Gospels and the life of Jesus, this conversation challenges listeners to move beyond a version of Christianity centered on attendance, information, and passive listening, and instead embrace discipleship as relational formation, active obedience, and participation in the mission of Jesus. Thomas also introduces the need for a new scorecard—one rooted not in buildings, budgets, and bodies, but in spiritual maturity and missionary behaviors such as biblical engagement, prayer, worship, service, generosity, community, and outreach. This episode closes with a practical “I Will” statement to help listeners take one concrete step from passive learning to active obedience as they follow Jesus in everyday life.