Highlight – “80% of all churches in North America have a functioning women’s ministry, less than 7 percent have a functioning men’s ministry.” In this interview, Chris Harper of Betterman discusses the concept of 'Discipling Men' in our churches. He highlights the fact that a small group study can be tremendously beneficial for a man, offering opportunities to engage in meaningful conversations about Biblical manhood and masculinity, but also that a lot of guys simply wouldn’t choose this kind o...
Feb 14, 2024•55 min•Ep. 652
Today’s episode is a follow-up conversation between Steve McCoy and Matt Dabbs. They continue their discussion on fostering a culture of discipleship by utilizing everyday people within the church. They wanna help ordinary people like me and you with accessible tools for sharing the Gospel and for making disciples. This episode serves as an encouragement and guide for us individuals listening and also for churches to foster a more intentional approach to disciple-making by utilizing the collecti...
Feb 12, 2024•33 min•Ep. 651
“Fight to have that David, Jonathan, Jesus, John, Paul, Timothy Relationship. An Everyday person can pick up the tools and just move with it, an everyday person can become a disciple maker.” In today's discussion, Matt Dabs talks with Steve McCoy, the founder and lead pastor of the 360 Church in Sarasota, and developer of the Small Circle App . The emphasis is on the importance of personal, one-to-one discipleship, using the methods Jesus exemplified in his ministry. They explore the value of bo...
Feb 07, 2024•30 min•Ep. 650
Highlight – “Everything Jesus did was Discipleship.” In today’s episode, Jason Shepherd discusses his revolutionary approach to Church Projects, a movement that started in 2010. He emphasizes the importance of distributing pastoral leadership, decentralizing church gatherings, and fostering diverse discipleship communities grounded in shared scripture. He also discusses the function of house churches and how they enrich the church community. Furthermore, he provides practical tips for managing k...
Feb 05, 2024•43 min•Ep. 649
Today we continue the conversation between Bobby Harrington and Matt Dabbs looking into the book "Discipleship that Fits." They discuss the importance of different types of discipleship relationships, such as the divine space, public space, social space, personal space, and transparent space. They also mention the benefits of different church sizes and advocate for prioritizing the divine space and transparent space for leadership development. They discuss how different spaces can be used in var...
Feb 01, 2024•32 min•Ep. 648
In this episode of Disciple Making Culture Matt Dabbs interviews the point leader of Discipleship.org Bobby Harrington. They’re talking about steps to help your churches make disciples who then in turn make other disciples. They explore the importance of shifting focus from informing to equipping, from program to purpose, from activity to relationship, and finally from accumulating to deploying. This episode instills the value of creating that disciple-making culture within your church and integ...
Jan 31, 2024•28 min•Ep. 647
Join us in this thought-provoking and inspirational conversation with Josh Howard, founder of Ignite and a worker with E3 Partners. Howard shares his experiences as a worker in South Asia, discussing the incredible results of 'crazy farming' -- the method of widely spreading the Gospel seeds. He highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, and outlines practical steps for intentional evangelism and discipleship. The conversation also includes comparisons between South Asian and American cult...
Jan 29, 2024•41 min•Ep. 646
Today Matt Dabbs is talking with Renee Sproles and throughout the discussion, they explore the importance of prayer, relationship, and actively involving women in discipleship. They also jump into the challenges of American cultural values versus what Scripture teaches us about discipleship. And as Renee shares her personal story with rigorous honesty, you’ll pick up on the significant role women have in discipleship and have some practical takeaways on how to start a disciple-making culture in ...
Jan 24, 2024•38 min•Ep. 645
“A disciple learns to follow, follows to learn, but never arrives.” Today on our series on Disciple Making culture Matt Dabbs and Anthony Walker delve into how discipline language and behavioral shifts can impact their ministry. They explore their past experiences, learning processes, and future aspirations concerning discipleship. They also discuss how people can adopt simple habits to enact discipleship more effectively. This script underscores the importance of following and learning from Chr...
Jan 22, 2024•48 min•Ep. 644
In this episode, Bobby Harrington talks to Sean McDowell about the importance of defining and understanding core beliefs and values in the practice of discipleship. They highlight the importance of modeling these beliefs, building intimate relationships, and having meaningful spiritual conversations. They also discuss the impact of social media and culture on the faith and beliefs of today's generation and how the church can counteract this. If you are interested in taking an assessment on your ...
Jan 17, 2024•36 min•Ep. 643
In this in-depth discussion, Matt Dabbs interviews Brandon Guindon from Real Life Ministries in Texas. They dive into the principles of creating a disciple-making culture within the church body. Brandon shares his journey in ministry and how a focus on disciple-making, modeled by Jesus' example, transformed his approach and shaped the culture at Real Life Ministries. He provides insights into how he has successfully nurtured this in his own congregation and has imparted this approach to others, ...
Jan 15, 2024•42 min•Ep. 642
“Disciple Making Requires Discipline.” In this episode we feature a cultivating discussion between Shodankeh Johnson, Bobby Harrington, and Matt Dabbs on their respective roles and strategies in implementing a disciple-making culture in their lives and organizations. They discuss the importance of disciplined daily prayer, devotion, and deepening one's relationship with God to truly become a follower of Jesus Christ that will inspire others to do the same. They also highlight the importance of p...
Jan 10, 2024•38 min•Ep. 641
“Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast.” In this kick off episode Bobby Harrington with guests Renee Sproles and Bart Shaw delve deep into the topic on disciple making culture . They discuss the need to create a culture that values Bible reading, memorization, sharing of faith, and personalized interactions. They also emphasize the important role of beliefs, behaviors, and narrative in shaping this culture. Additionally, they highlight the challenges in shifting from a consumer to a producer minds...
Jan 08, 2024•46 min•Season 12Ep. 1
In this episode following Donnie Williams talk on Intentionality in Making Disciple Makers, Bobby Harrington engages Donne and Brandon Guindon on various topics such as the need for change, the importance of alignment in church culture, and practical ways to have a biblical worldview and disciple others.
Jan 03, 2024•19 min•Ep. 640
In this episode, Donnie Williams (Lead Pastor of Lifepointe ) discusses the importance of intentional discipleship and the need for a biblical worldview in today's culture. The bad news is only 6% of Christians have a biblical worldview, which means we have a desperate need to align discipleship with scripture and confront cultural lies by teaching God's word. Donnie gives us hope by encouraging us to start small, stay consistent, and keep pushing to multiply our disciple-making efforts....
Jan 01, 2024•26 min•Ep. 639
Tina Wilson shares with us today how her church went through a period of growth and success, but then faced a bitter root of discord that threatened to divide the congregation. She says intentional relationships with other women in the church helped them navigate this challenging situation and ultimately strengthen their unity and support for one another.
Dec 27, 2023•20 min•Ep. 638
I had a chance to catch up with our point leader, Bobby Harrington, and ask him some questions about how discipleship should work through the Christmas and New Year season. He shared some great pointers for all of us and encouraged us to use the Christmas spirit everyone is feeling right now to launch your discipleship plan for 2024. Merry Christmas, everyone!
Dec 25, 2023•26 min•Ep. 637
In this episode, Chris Seidman (lead minister at The Branch Church ) shares some personal anecdotes and stories to encourage us all to engage with spiritually lost people. He emphasizes the importance of being intentional and sharing the gospel with others. “The call to be about discipling is not so much a call to go to a certain location as it is to live with a certain intention.”
Dec 20, 2023•26 min•Ep. 636
In this Episode Lori Arnold, shares with us the importance of intentionality in building relationships and seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit in navigating those challenging conversations. She concludes with a clear call to action for all of us to practice intentional discipleship and trust the sometimes long process of growth.
Dec 18, 2023•19 min•Ep. 635
In today’s episode we feature a conversation between Bobby Harrington, Thom Rainer and Gabe Lyons. Their conversation discusses faith, evangelism, discipleship, church attendance, communication in religious practice, community engagement, and generational challenges in modern Christianity. For more great content like this visit discipleship.org
Dec 13, 2023•34 min•Season 11Ep. 10
In today’s episode, Gabe Lyons (founder and president of THINKQ Media ) shares his experience in engaging with thought leaders and his vision for creating a space where Christians can come together to think, talk, learn, collaborate, and challenge each other with the biggest questions facing the world and their own lives. He emphasizes the importance of cultural discernment and provides us with a formula for thinking well as a Christian, including understanding theology, history, nuance, and sim...
Dec 11, 2023•22 min•Ep. 634
In this episode Thom Rainer (former CEO of Lifeway) talks with us about the current state of the Evangelical Church. He gives us a sobering analysis of the declining state of the Evangelical Church, pointing out that up to three out of four churches are technically dying. Thom mentions several challenges faced by churches, such as clinging to the past, failing to recognize the impact of the pandemic, struggling with prayer and evangelism, and lacking a clear purpose. Despite the negative aspects...
Dec 06, 2023•18 min•Ep. 633
In this episode we wrap up the track sessions from Lionshare , where Dave Buehring talks about how to shape the next generation. Dave discussed the concept of vocational discipleship, emphasizing the need to educate young individuals not only about their job roles but also how to apply spiritual principles in these roles. Dave talks about helping young adults understand their callings in life and how to incorporate their callings into their work, highlighting the importance of building relations...
Dec 04, 2023•45 min•Ep. 632
In this episode Dave Buehring ( Lionshare ) teaches us about spiritual warfare. He explains the different tactics our enemy uses (distortion, distraction, discouragement and deception) to deter or divert God’s people. Dave offers practical ways to counteract these tactics, including relying on scriptures and forming strong relationships.
Nov 29, 2023•54 min•Ep. 631
In this episode Dave Buehring of Lionshare talks about the concept of discipline and spiritual growth. He emphasizes the importance of letting go of our personal rights and desires and embracing the teachings and the guidance of Jesus, and he compares this to a physical action of opening our palms to signify surrendering control. It’s important that we surrender control of our lives as a method of discipleship and as a way of trusting and obeying God. ----more---- You can now get access to all v...
Nov 27, 2023•57 min•Ep. 630
In this episode of the podcast Dave Buehring of Lionshare covers various topics including the decline in biblical knowledge among younger generations, the importance of discipleship, the challenges of spiritual warfare, and the importance of hearing the voice of God. He shares personal stories and experiences to help engage the audience. He also discusses the need to develop a hearing heart, which involves being open to God's voice, and provides ways to test and confirm God's instructions. ----m...
Nov 22, 2023•57 min•Ep. 629
In this episode, our point leader Bobby Harrington interviews Brandon Guindon and Renee Sproles in an in-depth round table discussion reflecting on aspects of discipleship. This is a part 3 of episodes 1 & 2 from this season. In this Q&A session, Bobby, Brandon, and Renee discuss the role of relationships in faith development, as well as the importance of addressing challenges and the inevitable messiness that comes with discipleship. As disciple makers, we need the ability to adapt well...
Nov 20, 2023•26 min•Ep. 628
Are you sick of just sitting by while your friends and family members spin out of control in their lives? Renee Sproles talks about feeling that way and the steps she took when she finally said “enough is enough” and began helping these precious people in her life. This episode is about the importance of intentional relational discipleship and building relationships to provide support to individuals in need. Renee says when you’re starting out with discipleship, an ounce of obedience is worth a ...
Nov 15, 2023•20 min•Ep. 627
In this first episode Brandon Guindon recounts a personal story of a tragic car accident and he reflects on the challenges they went through as a family and how it impacted their faith and understanding of disciple making. Brandon emphasizes the importance of following Jesus' methodology of disciple making and the transformative power it can have on individuals and communities when we follow his methods with grit and commitment. You can now get access to video content from the Discipleship.org c...
Nov 13, 2023•18 min•Ep. 626
Anthony Walker (lead pastor at Hwy 231 Church of Christ ) discussed his ministry work, including leading the men's ministry and organizing a men's retreat at his church. He emphasized his involvement with renew.org and shared his personal experiences and the importance of balance in managing multiple responsibilities. Hear more from Anthony on the podcasts Fearless with Jason Whitlock and Scripture in Black and White with discipleship.org's point leader Bobby Harrington....
Nov 08, 2023•39 min•Ep. 625
