Why Most Christians Were Never Taught How to Follow Jesus

Most Christians were told how to believe in Jesus. Very few were actually shown how to follow Him. Somewhere along the way, Christianity in the modern world became centered around decisions instead of discipleship. We invited people to pray a prayer, attend church, and try to live a good life, but many believers were never shown what it actually means to walk with Jesus day by day. And the result is something many people quietly feel but rarely talk about. They believe in Jesus… but they feel stuck. They love God… but they don’t know what following Him is supposed to look like. In this episode of The Uncommon Christian, Jon Ellis breaks down the difference between belief and discipleship, why so many Christians feel spiritually stalled, and what Jesus actually meant when He said: "Follow Me." This conversation will challenge assumptions, bring clarity to what real discipleship looks like, and help you take the next step toward living the kind of faith Jesus actually called people to. Because Christianity was never meant to be casual. It was meant to transform your life. Most Christians were taught how to believe in Jesus, but very few were ever shown how to follow Him. In this episode, Jon Ellis explores the gap between belief and discipleship, why so many believers feel stuck, and what Jesus actually meant when He said, “Follow Me.” If you’ve ever felt like faith was supposed to be deeper than what you’ve experienced, this conversation will help you understand why.