D3 Discipleship Podcast

In this episode Ray and Amanda start with some humor about Katy Perry going to space. In addition, they hit the topic of the APEST and how we can help the people in our group to "flesh out" their APEST. For more info visit d3pathway.com or email us at d3info@newcitychurchc.com

In this episode Ray and Amanda share some laughs and some serious moments with Jen Watkins. Jen is a part of a differnt church, but is a part of Amanda's D-Group. She gives an outside perspective of what she has experienced so far and the transformation she is already seeing in her discipling journey. For more info visit d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode Ray and Amanda talk about the Work/Rest Pendulum and how important this can be for your group and group members to be flled up and active. Scripture References:John 15Mark 1:35-39Mark 6:30-32For more info visit d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychruch.com

In this episode, Ray and Amanda talk about a question that was brought up at our Shawnee Winter Gathering. "How do you prepare and plan for leading your D-Group?" With a little insight to planning and praying this could be a helpful episdoe for you as a leader! For more information visit d3pathway.com or email us at d3info@newcitychurch.com 

In this episode Ray and Amanda explore the book of Acts for a few leadership principles and growth points that we as leaders can take hold of for our spiritual maturity. Join us by reading Acts 9:28-31For more information visit d3pathway.com or email us at d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episdoe Ray and Amanda explore how prayer can lead and live within our Discipling groups. Praying for people in your group, but also joining the spirit in the work of the hearts of your people! For more info visit d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode Ray and Amanda talk about some frustrations you might be facing as a leader and some tips to help you. In addition, they discuss how to handle the holidays with your group and keeping in touch with your members! For more info visit d3pathway.com or send questions to d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode Ray and Amanda explore D1 (Spiritual Foundations) & D2 (Experiencing God) and how they will work in the discipling culture of New City Church. These new tools for 2025 are a great way for us to disciple a person at any spritual maturity level! For more info visit d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode, Ray and Amanda dive into Hebrews 13 and the important leadership principles that the author of Hebrews wraps up his writings with. These principles will be key for you as a discipling leader! Lead from God's Word.Have a faith worth imitating.Watch over others as though you will be held accountable for their souls.Have a clear conscience and conduct yourself honorably. Know that Jesus equips you with all that is good to do His will.Hebrews 13For more information visit d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychurch.com

Welcome Amanda Albert as our new podcast cohost. Amanda serves as the Campus Discipling Leader for New City Church KCK and has been a part of New City Church for 7 years. She loves discipleship and has some great insights to share! Speacial shoutout to Katie Ketzner for all that she has done the past two years as host!! For more info visit: d3pathway.com

In this episode, Ray and Katie wrap up season 4 of the podcast. Included is a special announcement about the upcoming season that you won't want to miss!! For more info visit d3pathway.com

In this episode, Ray and Katie discuss "reckless leadership" and how it breeds Holy Spirit dependancy in your group. For more information visit d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episdoe, Ray and Katie wrap the 20 Discipling Questions that can help your group to go deeper. Check them all out below and use them to begin great conversation with the people in your group! What do you think about ___________?How do you feel about that idea?Did you experience that when you were younger?Are you familiar with the history behind that?Who influenced you most on that idea?Where do you think that idea comes from?How does that change your perspective?How does that line up with your values?What values do you have that drove that decision?Where does that lead if nothing changes?Do you think there is a purpose for that?How can that tragedy be used for good in your life?What will life look like down the road if that problem is not solved?What's God up to in all this?Does that line up with how God designed things to work?How does God factor into that experience?Does faith impact how you feel about _______________?Does your faith change how you will move forward with this?Where do you see God moving in all of this?Find more info at d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychurch.com

Asking great questions can get you far as a leader! In this episode Ray and Katie talk about and dissect 11 questions you might be able to ask in your Discipling group to get deeper in your conversations. Part 1 of 2For more info visit d3pathway.com 11 Great Questions to ask: How did that make you feel? What do you think about ________________?How did you feel about that idea?Are you familiar with the history behind this? Who influenced you most in that decision? Where do you think that idea came from? How does this change your perspective? How does this line up with your values? What values (beliefs) do you have that drove that decision? Where does that lead if nothing changes?

In this episode, Ray and Katie talk about "Instep" - A new training and equipping tool for those in discipleship to walk with individuals who are "stuck". We are seeking deployed leaders who can walk alongside others in helping them to grow spiritually.This ministry will be well suited for those that are gifted in sitting with others, and leading them to their next best steps. This will also be beneficial for all deplyed leaders to know when to refer and help people in their groups as well. Please listen to Episode 74 in association with this episode! If you have more questions, send an email to d3info@newcitychurch.com or vist d3pathway.com 

In this episode Ray and Katie talk about our new Deployment Language - 3 Recommendations for those you are deploying. In addition, they talk about growth plans and next steps for using this language at your upcoming deployment party! Green - Go and Make Disciples Yellow - Grow and Make Disciples Red - Not Deployed YetFor more information visit: d3pathway.com or send questions to d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode Ray and Katie talk about the new deployment opportunities for deployed disciples at New City Church. Lead a D Group Lead a City Group Lead a Ministry Team Plant a Neighborhood Become a D3 Missionary - Help to build a discipling culture at other campuses. Be a Biblical Counceling Center Mentor - 1:1 In-step Relationship with others in the area of finances, marriage, addiction, grief, & mental health. For more information visit: d3pathway.com or send an email to d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode Ray and Katie discuss everything generosity, including time, talent, and treasure. Why do groups talk about tithing and serving? Why do we press in? What is the challenge with generosity? This is a good one! For more info visit d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode Ray and Katie talk about the improtance of Deployment and some of the best practices for deploying the individuals in your group! For more info visit d3pathway.com or email: d3info@newcitychurch.com

in this episode, Ray and Katie talk about the why behind Phase 3: Competency. This is the place we assure our group members they are ready to go and multiple the discipling process! For more information visit: d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode Ray and Katie talk about the importance of the Out. Why do we need to step into this pracitce and what is it's purpose? Find out more in this episode as well as hearing some great ways your group can partner with some local orginizations. For more info visit: d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychurch.comBook Mentioned in this episode: Sharing Jesus without Freaking Out - Alvin Reid

In this episode, Ray and Katie (she is back!) talk about the importance of tools and the transformation phase of the discipling pathway! For more info visit d3pathway.com

In this episode Ray and Adam Freeman talk about the impotance of abiding. In addition, they share some great tips to help your group get going! For more info visit: d3pathway.com or email your questions to d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode and season opener we go back to the basics of the WHY behind some of the things we do in D3. Why is stories so improtant to the porcess? Why is one of the first things we do? Ray has a great conversation with one of discipling leaders Lauren Elliot about this!For more info visit d3pathway.com or send questions to d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode Ray and Katie, are closing out Season 3 of the D3 podcast. Review each episode to find the one that you need to check out! For more info visit: d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode, Ray and Katie sit down with Brandy Peterson and tlak about her current group and even her upcoming group and how she is balancing and planning to move from one group to the next! In addition, some great tips and trick for reteaching and training your group before doing their Out! For more info visit d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episdoe Ray and Katie sit down with Student Pastor Adam Freeman about transforming the lives of students using the D3 pathway. Exciting things are happening in the way of student discipleship. for more info visit d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode Ray and Katie discuss a new tool that is being added to the D3 pathway. The Three Circles tool will help to train disciples to share the gospel in a simple and effective way! For more info visit d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode Ray and Katie sit down with Jacob Collins and talk about several different things about discipleship and the D3 Pathway. This conversation covers People of Peace, The Out, and Deployment. For more info visit d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode Ray and Katie explore the Up,In, and Out Triangle and how it can be taught right before your group takes on their group Out. In addition, they look at how you can weigh it against someones calendar and how that might affect some of their daily habits and rhythms. For more info visit d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode, Ray and Katie sit down with Karen Kirk to talk through building a multi-generational discipleship group. Karen has a couple groups that have had a variation of age ranges and she speaks on the benefits and fun of this!For more info visit d3pathway.com or email: d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode Ray and Katie sit down with Krystin Sandford to talk about her early group that restarted and how her current group formed out of two groups coming together. For more info visit d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode, Ray and Katie discuss the reality of having a finding time for your group to do an out in addition to getting your group going into Phase 3. Ray shares realities that him and his coleader are facing in finding a time to get their out accomplished. For more info visit d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode Ray and Katie sit down with Doug Rushing to talk about his current group. Doug and Jake's group started from a City Group and gave them an opportunity to build relationship with the people in their group. For more info visit d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode Ray and Katie look back over all the topics that have been covered this past semester. If you have missed any episodes be sure to go back and check them out! For more info visit d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode Ray and Katie sit down with Lauren and Morgan and discuss finding a co-leader and where they are with their current group as they begin Phase 2 of the D3 Pathway. This is a great episode packed with some great tips and tricks!For more info visit d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode Ray and Katie discuss Phase 1:Stories with Hope Kirby who just finished with her group she is currently leading. in addition, the three discuss some other great ideas for what to do with your group around the holidays. For more info visit D3Pathway.com or email us at d3info@newcitychruch.com

In this episode Ray and Katie explore a few ways a leader can use the 8 Arenas Tool to get their group rolling in the right direction. Helpful tips and tricks for getting your group to abide or picking your next topic in your group! For more info visit d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode Ray and Katie have a conversation with Jonathan Bissiq about his group that he recently started. At the time of recording he was only 3 weeks into his group and had just presented the covenant to his group! Catch some tips and tricks from him. For more info visit d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode Ray and Katie discuss the D3 Discipleship Covenant and the importance of that to your group. In addition, we walk through each of the expectations and give some clear vision on why we have this document. For more info visit d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychruch.com

In this episode, Ray and Katie answer listeners questions all about discipleship. They discuss everything from crazy group schedules to how to deploy someone from another church! You don't want to miss this one. For more information visit d3pathway.com or email us at d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode Ray and Katie talk about the final phase in the D3 Pathway, Phase 4 and what are next steps for leaders and group members as they move into their next group. Is your group ready to deploy? Then this is the podcast for you! For more info visit d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode, Ray and Katie discuss Phase 3 of the D3 Pathway - Competency. This phase is all about letting the people in your group reteach the tools before going out to start their own group. In addition, they talk about People of Peace and why this is important to begin before moving into deployment. For more info visit d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode Ray and Katie go "back to school" with one of our first episodes about Phase 2 of the D3 Pathway. Phase 2 is the phase of transformation and where we will spend most of our time in discipleship! Check out more information at d3pathway.com or email d3info@newcitychurch.com

In this episode Ray and Katie look at the importance of Phase 1: Stories in the D3 Pathway. Find out the importance and the need for this opening phase of the discipling process. For more information visit d3pathway.com or email: d3info@newcitychurch.com for more info.

In this episode Ray and Katie walk through the D3 Pathway - the main pathway and tool of the D3 Discipling process. By giving a 30,000 foot view of the pathway they help the listener to see the steps in our discipling process. For more info visit d3pathway.com

In this episode, Ray and Katie go back to the very beginning and explain the D3 Discipleship Equation. This equation is foundational for our discipling pathway and why we do it the way we do it. One Common Language + 1 Common Method = Uncommon Transformation For more information visit d3pathway.com

In this episode Ray discusses summer plans for the podcast and a few dates to put on your calendar as a D3 Leader. For more info visit d3pathway.com

In this episode, Ray and Katie sit down with Michelle Ranney about her discipling journey. Michelle gives some great insight on leading your group well!For more info visit: d3pathway.com Send Questions to: ray.peoples@newcitychurch.com

In this episode, Ray and Katie sit down with Jenn Miller and have a discipling conversation! For more info visit: d3pathway.com

In this episode, Ray discusses new language for THE OUT and 4 Steps that every Deployed Leader can take. Each of these topics were touched on but not heavily discussed at our Spring D3 Gathering. Visit D3pathway.com for more info!