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The Disciple Makers Podcast exists to tell stories about disciples of Jesus who make disciples. Discipleship.org, who sponsors the podcast, exists to Champion Jesus‘ way of disciple making. Episodes are published in thematic seasons. To learn more, visit www.discipleship.org or email us at info@discipleship.org.

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    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.6 • 82 Ratings

The Disciple Makers Podcast exists to tell stories about disciples of Jesus who make disciples. Discipleship.org, who sponsors the podcast, exists to Champion Jesus‘ way of disciple making. Episodes are published in thematic seasons. To learn more, visit www.discipleship.org or email us at info@discipleship.org.

    The Heart of Disciple Making (feat. Brandon Guindon)

    The Heart of Disciple Making (feat. Brandon Guindon)

    We’re finishing up our special series on Disciple Making Culture with 2 special interviews with Brandon Guindon. Brandon is the founding pastor of Real Life Ministries in Texas and today he’s talking with Matt Dabbs about developing a disciple-making culture within your church by sharing his insights on the challenges faced in maintaining perseverance and the American pragmatism that often discourages long-term discipleship.
    Check out Real Life Texas at: reallifetexas.org 
    Registration to our National Disciple Making Forum (Disciple Making Culture).
    Buy Brandon Guindon's book Disciple-Making Culture at 45% off — just $9.99 — for a limited time by using code "DISCIPLESHIP" during checkout here: https://himpublications.com/product/disciple-making-culture/ 
     
    Key Takeaways 
    00:00 Diving Deep into Disciple Making Culture
    06:16 Exploring the Biblical Foundation of Disciple Making
    16:49 The Challenge of Discipleship in Modern Churches
    19:50 Discovering the Path to Discipleship
    20:43 A Divine Encounter and a New Direction
    21:14 The Essence of True Discipleship
    23:37 Intentional Leadership in Discipleship
    29:00 Building a Disciple-Making Culture in the Church
    32:51 The Long-Term Commitment to Discipleship
    33:46 Exploring Future Projects and the Importance of Grit
     
    Join us at our National Forum this May on Disciple Making Culture

    • 35 min
    What operating system does YOUR church have? (feat. Todd Wilson)

    What operating system does YOUR church have? (feat. Todd Wilson)

    For Part 1 of this conversation click HERE
    In this episode, Matt Dabbs talks with Todd Wilson for part 2 on their conversation about the challenges the American church faces in creating a culture of disciple making. A national study shows only 4% of churches have a disciple-making culture, and Todd gives us insight as to why that is, focusing on the fact that churches with a lot of programs or consumer-driven churches actually hinder discipleship. We need a change in our church’s operating systems. Todd introduces six key elements that are crucial for establishing a new model that prioritizes relational disciple making.
    Check out Renew Movement: https://renew-movement.org/ 
    Registration to our National Disciple Making Forum (Disciple Making Culture) is now open. 
    Check out the National Study on Disciple Making in USA Churches
    Interested in taking an assessment on Disciple Making: Individual Disciple Maker Assessment
    Key Takeaways 
    00:00 Diving into Disciple Making Culture in American Churches
    01:26 The Challenge of Changing Church Operating Systems
    05:37 Exploring the Impact of the Church Growth Movement
    14:21 Redefining Success: From Mega Churches to Disciple Making
    23:01 The Operating System of the Church: A Deep Dive
    25:06 Unveiling the Constraint: The Operating System in Church Growth
    26:05 The Illusion of Model Tweaking in Church Growth
    27:12 The Gravity of Programmatic Reproduction in Church Planting
    28:19 Breaking Free: The Challenge of Escape Velocity in Church Innovation
    29:47 The Asymptotic Barrier: Navigating Growth Limits in Churches
    31:50 Rethinking Church Growth: The Need for a New Operating System
    34:17 Introducing a New Operating System for Church Planting
    37:43 Dissecting the New Operating System: Elements and Questions
    46:05 Mobilization and the Future of Church Planting
    46:26 Wrapping Up: The Importance of Disciple Making Culture

    Join us at our National Forum this May on Disciple Making Culture

    • 50 min
    The Tipping Point in Church Planting (feat. Todd Wilson)

    The Tipping Point in Church Planting (feat. Todd Wilson)

    We have the privilege of speaking with Todd Wilson in this episode. He’s the former founder of Exponential and the current directional team leader of the Renew Movement. Todd and Matt Dabbs dive into the challenges and statistics surrounding disciple making in U.S. churches. Our current plan to use church programs for church growth has created a barriers to a real disciple-making culture. Wilson argues for a shift towards relational disciple making as a primary way of growth, especially after the impact COVID has had on church trends. We need a new paradigm. You know it and I know it. We need one that embraces relational disciple making to ensure the future of church growth.
    Check out Renew Movement: https://renew-movement.org/ 
    Registration to our National Disciple Making Forum (Disciple Making Culture) is now open. Use discount code podcast to get $25 off your ticket. 
    Check out the National Study on Disciple Making in USA Churches
    Interested in taking an assessment on Disciple Making: Individual Disciple Maker Assessment
    Key Takeaways 
    00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
    00:24 Exploring the Mission and Impact of Exponential
    00:45 The Tipping Point in Church Planting and Discipleship
    02:14 Strategic Shifts in Church Planting Post-Exponential
    03:21 Renew Movement: A New Direction in Church Planting
    04:06 The Impact of COVID-19 on Church Dynamics
    06:56 Unpacking the Study on Disciple Making Culture
    09:13 Challenges and Realities of Institutional Church Growth
    16:17 Redefining Church Culture for Future Generations
    41:09 The Economic and Paradigm Shifts Required for Change
    46:12 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions
     
    Join us at our National Forum this May on Disciple Making Culture

     

    • 50 min
    Cultivating Discipleship in House Churches (feat. Matthew Anderson)

    Cultivating Discipleship in House Churches (feat. Matthew Anderson)

    This episode features a conversation with Matthew Anderson, who has been instrumental in planting churches and making disciples in Utah through Plant Utah. Be prepared for an in-depth exploration of disciple-making and church planting in a region where Evangelical Christians represent a very small minority. Matthew shares insights into the unique challenges of ministry in Utah, emphasizing relational and experiential engagement over traditional apologetics. This conversation covers the evolution of their ministry model from house churches to a network of microchurches, and the essential role of genuine relationships, intentional discipleship, and reliance on the Holy Spirit in their mission. 
    Registration to our National Disciple Making Forum (Disciple Making Culture) is now open. Use discount code podcast to get $25 off your ticket. 
    For more information about Matthew Anderson and the work he is doing you can visit: https://www.plantutah.com/ 
     
    Key Takeaways 
    00:00 Meet the Disciples: Matt Dabbs and Matthew Anderson
    00:33 The Mission in Utah: Disciples Making Disciples
    01:07 The Challenges of Evangelism in Utah
    01:37 The Strategy: Discipleship and Church Planting
    01:52 The Reality of House Churches and Missional Communities
    03:23 Understanding the Culture and Context of Utah
    06:23 The Approach: Intentional and Relational Disciple Making
    08:17 The Impact: Stories of Transformation and Growth
    14:27 The Process: From Discovery Groups to Micro Churches
    30:01 The Power of Intentionality and Culture in Discipleship
    35:52 Conclusion: The Long-Term Commitment to Disciple Making
     
    Join us at our National Forum this May on Disciple Making Culture

    • 39 min
    Resources Available to Help You Make Disciples (feat. Bobby Harrington)

    Resources Available to Help You Make Disciples (feat. Bobby Harrington)

    Exploring Discipleship.org: Free Resources, Podcasts, Events, and More
    You may not be aware of this, but discipleship.org is a great resource for disciple-making tools. In this episode, Matt Dabbs and Bobby Harrington discuss those tools and they cover our free and premium resources, including blogs, ebooks, podcasts, books, assessments, videos, and specific toolkits, all designed to facilitate disciple-making. This conversation also highlights some key figures in disciple-making, their content, and their contributions to the Discipleship.org community. They also talk through upcoming events and more.
    Join Discipleship.org this coming may for our national Forum on Disciple Making Culture: https://discipleship.org/national-disciple-making-forum/
    Key Takeaways 
    00:00 Introduction to Discipleship.org
    01:41 Understanding the Mission of Discipleship.org
    02:18 The Difference Between Being a Disciple and Making Disciples
    02:58 Exploring the Resources Available on Discipleship.org
    04:30 The Importance of eBooks in Discipleship
    09:42 The Role of Podcasts in Discipleship
    11:06 The Value of Books in Discipleship
    14:07 The Power of Free Tools in Discipleship
    16:50 The Impact of Premium Content in Discipleship
    19:50 The Significance of Assessments in Discipleship
    22:22 Exploring the YouTube Channel of Discipleship.org
    34:43 Conclusion: The Vision of Discipleship.org
     
    Join us at our National Forum this May on Disciple Making Culture

    • 37 min
    Helping People Deal with Demonic Strongholds (feat. Deeper Walk Int'l)

    Helping People Deal with Demonic Strongholds (feat. Deeper Walk Int'l)

    Understanding Spiritual Warfare with Marcus Warner
    Marcus Warner is the president of Deeper Walk Int’l and an author very familiar with spiritual warfare. In this episode, Matt Dabbs and Marcus talk about the often overlooked aspects of spiritual warfare like demonic possession in the battles of our minds, and also compulsive behavior and emotional struggles. Warner talks about the how weird it is that in American Christianity we don’t see this a lot, but there is an acute awareness of spiritual warfare in other cultures. We need to be able to recognize spiritual attacks and address them with a biblical worldview rather than solely relying on scientific solutions. Marcus’s journey, influenced by his father's pioneering work in spiritual warfare and deliverance, showcases the transformation possible when individuals and communities recognize and address the spiritual dimensions of their struggles.
    Check out Deeper Walk International
    For a link to Dr. Marcus’s book “Understanding the Wounded Heart” Click HERE 
    Check out Deeper Walk’s podcast On The Trail Podcast
    Registration to our National Disciple Making Forum (Disciple Making Culture) is now open. Use discount code podcast to get $25 off your ticket. 
     
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    Key Takeaways 
    00:00 Introduction and Background
    00:47 Understanding Spiritual Warfare
    01:53 The Impact of Secularization on Spiritual Awareness
    03:11 Examples of Spiritual Warfare in Everyday Life
    06:42 The Role of Spiritual Warfare in Evangelism
    07:54 The Levels of Spiritual Warfare
    09:31 Personal Journey into Spiritual Warfare
    14:32 The Process of Helping People Overcome Spiritual Warfare
    19:54 Closing Thoughts on Spiritual Warfare
    22:24 Understanding the Desire for Quick Fixes
    22:50 The Fear of Stirring Up Demons
    23:57 The Role of Participation in Deliverance
    25:12 The Journey Beyond Personal Deliverance
    25:38 Addressing Congregational Level Issues
    29:05 The Danger of Weaponizing Spiritual Warfare
    31:11 Practical Steps for Individual and Congregational Healing
    35:47 The Mission of DeeperWalk International
    37:31 The Importance of Addressing Heart Level Issues
    40:39 Reflections on the Conversation
     
    Join us at our National Forum this May on Disciple Making Culture

    • 43 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
82 Ratings

82 Ratings

Bob from Nebraska ,

May God Continue to be Honored!

Very few resources offer the thought provoking training as this podcast. Each speaker provides a wealth of ideas to help the ordinary Christ follower to begin, develop, and sustain a strategy to be a disciple maker who makes disciple makers. The honesty about mistakes made and pitfalls to avoid are worth considering. This podcast is far more than information delivery, but a God glorifying way to recalculate priorities in life.

SwedgyP ,

Great content

There are lots of good stuff on making disciples in this podcast. It can feel like you’re drinking from a fire hose, but a lot of what is said here has both confirmed what I believed how ministry is done while shifting many of the paradigms that I had about ministry. I’m also grateful that much of the content that I’d miss out on from not being able to attend the forums is online. This is for people who want to follow Christ and want to further His Kingdom.

BrentDJr ,

This has changed my spiritual walk

I discovered this podcast and Yahweh has used it to CHANGE my walk & the way I do ministry. The stories & perspectives are EXACTLY what I need right now. Thank you thank you thank you discipleship.org & David(s) for putting this on.

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