"Take even a quick glance at the relationship that Jesus had with the twelve, and you'll know that disciple-making requires more than a weekly Bible study at Starbucks. Discipleship is, to borrow a phrase from Dietrich Bonhoeffer, life together. In practical terms this means that I should become acquainted enough with the life of my disciple to recognize opportunities to serve him." (Imitating Jesus, 53)
Chapter 6! Listen to this episode to learn about (1) the Table Illustration, (2) service (rather than knowledge) as the fuel of our discipleship relationships, and (3) Barnabas and Paul's relationship as an example of the power of believing in your disciple.
In a reality where we question our lovableness and belonging, acts of service communicate "I love you and I'm in your corner" to your disciple.