The Disciple Maker‘s Podcast Discipleship.org
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Customer Reviews
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.
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.
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.