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19th May 2026

Joshua Spatha – Spiritual Disciplines Part 4: Accountability, Community & Spiritual Maturity

In Part 4 of this powerful series on spiritual disciplines, T.S. Wright and Joshua Spatha dive deep into the often-overlooked discipline of biblical community and spiritual accountability. They discuss why Christianity was never designed to be lived in isolation and how modern Western individualism has weakened spiritual growth within the Church.

Joshua unpacks the dangers of pride, emotional decision-making, and rejecting spiritual authority, while emphasizing the necessity of mature believers, mentors, elders, and accountability partners in the life of every Christian. Together, they explore how true discipleship requires humility, submission, correction, and a willingness to both receive and give accountability.

This episode also examines:

  • Why spiritual disciplines require continual self-examination
  • The biblical command to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength
  • How fear and pride isolate believers from healthy accountability
  • The importance of spiritual fathers and mothers in the faith
  • Why pastors and leaders also need accountability
  • The role of discipleship in developing mature believers
  • How community protects Christians from deception and spiritual drift
  • The difference between emotional reactions and Spirit-led decisions
  • Why accountability must be both local and relational

Referenced Scriptures:

  • Deuteronomy 6
  • Matthew 22
  • 1 Corinthians 3
  • Hebrews 5:11–14

Resources Mentioned:

  • Mere Spirituality by Joshua Spatha
  • M Perspective Ministries

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To get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit:
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Visit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation.

Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept.
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TS Wright is the President of Thend Mission and the author of the God Centered Concept. He is also the voice of the Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast and the God Centered Concept Podcast, as well as the host of the God Centered Concept TV Show. For the past thirty-three years, he has been involved in Christian ministry, including teaching and coaching in both public and private high schools and colleges. Throughout his career, he has worked with students, athletes, and adults from all walks of life.

Wright has engaged with numerous Christian organizations, including but not limited to CRU, FCA, and various outreach and church-affiliated ministries. Ordained in Christian ministry, he is both a biblical and historical scholar, with a focus on discipleship, biblical truth, prophecy, and historical theology. In 2003 and 2004, he received a series of visions regarding what would become the God Centered Concept. In 2016, the Lord called him to start writing, and in 2019, he received another series of visions that would guide him to this point.

In 2023, he was inspired to launch the God Centered Concept Podcast. Through divine intervention, he found Pastor Bob and became a frequent guest on the Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast. He took ownership of that podcast in 2025 and is now its voice. That same year, he also started the God Centered Concept TV Show. Through these podcasts and TV show, TS Wright is spreading the Gospel across five continents.

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Hello. My name is TS Wright, and I am the voice of the Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast and author/TV host of the God Centered Concept.

For the past 33 years I have been involved in Christian ministry. Ranging from ministry, teaching and coaching in both public and private high schools and college, I have worked with students, athletes and adults from all walks of life. I have been involved with a host of Christian organizations included but not limited to CRU, FCA and other outreach & church affiliated ministries. Also being ordained in Christian ministry and being both a biblical and historical scholar I have focused on Discipleship, Biblical truth, prophecy & historical theology. I have also authored 4 books, a journal and a devotional series which are all now in the editing phase.

In 2003 and 2004 the Lord cast a series of visions on my life as to what would become the God Centered Concept.

In 2016, the Lord called me to start writing.

In 2019, He cast another series of visions that has led me to now.

In 2023, I was led to starting Podcasting and through divine intervention found Pastor Bob. I became a frequent guest speaker on the Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast and being led by the Lord I have taken ownership of the Podcast.

I welcome all of you who are a part of the Kingdom Cross Roads community as well as everyone who is just joining our community as we continue to work to advance the Gospel and spark a Great Harvest. By expanding our message to the NOW TV Network it is our prayer that we can maintain the same level of quality messages and engaging conversations that you have been accustomed to. We thank you for your commitment to this community and we ask for your support and prayers as we strive to glorify God in all that He calls us to do.