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Jonathan Dodson

Rev. Jonathan K. Dodson is pastor of Austin City Life, a church in Austin, Texas. He is author of Gospel-Centered Discipleship and Unbelievable Gospel: Sharing a Gospel Worth Believing.

  • Why Follow Jesus? Article by Jonathan Dodson

    FROM TABLETALK | March 2013

    In today’s culture, we are more pragmatic than reflective. Obsessed with knowing what works and how it works, we strive to repeat the formula. We are less concerned with why things work. Discipleship is no exception. Many have traded in the why for the how, motivation for the best practice. This is disconcerting. The reason for this is that practice can take us only so far. When hardship hits, practice needs motivation to continue. What motivates you to follow Jesus? If this question isn’t one you continually ponder and answer, you will walk away from Jesus rather than … View Resource