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Want to help your church find focus in its disciple-making efforts? We've created an 8-part resource called Discipleship 101 to help. Learn more at https://www.intotheharvest.org/discipleship-101/ Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Shop ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► instagram.com / intotheharvest Facebook ► facebook.com / intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsle... We are all called to hospitality. Multiple times in Scripture, actually. Hospitality looks different for different people, and for different cultures. Andrew talks to Ryan and Hope Bailey about how they have practiced hospitality in discipleship, and the impact it has had on others, as well as in their own lives. RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Finding Faith – Free Gospel Resource Discipleship101 - 8 Videos and Discussion Guide Original Release Date: 09/25/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #251 – The Open Door: How Hospitality Fuels Disciple-Making appeared first on Into the Harvest

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ Disciple-making was normal in the early church—but why does it feel so rare today? In this episode, we dig into three reasons why disciple-making often stalls in modern Christianity. More importantly, we share what it will take to recover it. If you're longing to see disciples made and multiplied, this conversation is for you. RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Finding Faith – Free Gospel Resource Discipleship101 - 8 Videos and Discussion Guide Original Release Date: 09/11/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #250 – Why Is Disciple-Making So Rare Today? appeared first on Into the Harvest

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ Going to church should never be the focus. That is not what Jesus called us to. He called us to be His disciples. In this episode, Andrew talks with Shelton Markham about how their church in San Diego is approaching discipleship, and cultivating an environment of disciple making, and becoming a "3D church". RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Finding Faith – Free Gospel Resource 3D Church Presentation Original Release Date: 08/14/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #249 – Building a 3D Church: Discipleship with Shelton Markham appeared first on Into the Harvest

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ Finding the right church isn't always easy. We'd like to challenge you that you might be looking for the wrong things when you're church shopping. In this episode, Andrew and John give you 7 helpful, and Kingdom-oriented things to look for when you're looking for a church. RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Finding Faith – Free Gospel Resource TGC Article Acts Quick Study Original Release Date: 07/31/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #248 – Rethinking Church Shopping: Finding the Right Spiritual Community appeared first on Into the Harvest

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ In this summer check-in, Andrew and John reflect on 2 Timothy and how Paul's words to Timothy speak directly to the heart of every disciple-maker. The two themes we highlight in this episode—clarity and commitment—are core to the work of Into the Harvest and essential for generational disciple-making. We're excited to announce new resources for you all, as well as a new podcast rhythm. You won't want to miss this episode if you want to stay in the loop with ITH and our newest tools, you need a mid-year reset on your disciple-making vision, or you want to know how ITH is adapting to serve disciple-makers more efficiently. RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Finding Faith – Free Gospel Resource Original Release Date: 07/17/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #247 – Clarity & Commitment in Disciple-Making appeared first on Into the Harvest

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ Is reciting Scripture and telling yourself to stop believing lies not bringing breakthrough in your life? That's probably because it's an incomplete view of the path to wholeness. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Marcus Warner to discuss his latest book Breakthrough: 5 Essential Strategies for Freedom, Healing, and Wholeness. You'll hear about the BUILD model—a practical and powerful framework for transformation—and how it can bring real breakthrough in your spiritual life, relationships, and disciple-making journey. Whether you're an everyday disciple-maker or someone seeking freedom from long-standing struggles, this conversation will offer hope, clarity, and next steps. RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series - https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway-series/ Breakthrough by Dr. Marcus Warner (Moody Publishers) Deeper Walk International Previous ITH Podcast Episode with Dr. Warner Original Release Date: 07/03/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #246 – Breakthrough: Healing and Wholeness with Dr. Marcus Warner appeared first on Into the Harvest

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ "The modern Church functions more as an organization than a family". A bold statement made by Michel Hendricks (which we agree with, by the way). In this episode, John has a conversation with Michel about why most discipleship relationships don't stick, and how to fix it. Spoiler alert: it doesn't have to do with knowledge, or tools, or good preaching. Michel Hendricks is the co-author of The Other Half of Church and a discipleship trainer with Life Model Works. He has years of experience helping churches and leaders implement relational, brain-based spiritual formation rooted in joy, love, and identity in Christ. RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series The Other Half of Church Original Release Date: 05/29/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #245 – Why Most Discipleship Doesn't Stick (and How to Fix It) appeared first on Into the Harvest

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ It's the final episode of our Discipleship in Action series (for now)! We hope you've enjoyed this journey through 1 Corinthians with us, and we would love to see y'all at the livestream in June! RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Original Release Date: 05/15/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #244 – Why Is the Resurrection So Important? appeared first on Into the Harvest

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ We hope you're not tired of controversial biblical topics...let's talk about speaking in tongues, prophecy, valuing each others' spiritual gifts, and women being silent in church. Come along as we dive into 1 Corinthians 12-14! RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Original Release Date: 05/08/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #243 – Finding Joy in Biblical Confusion appeared first on Into the Harvest

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ If you've ever read 1 Corinthians, you've likely wrestled with food sacrificed to idols, the freedoms that believers have or don't have, and women needing head coverings. We also wrestle with those things. Publicly. On the internet. In this episode. Check it out if you want to hear our conclusions.   RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Original Release Date: 05/01/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #242 – Freedom, Conscience, and Head Coverings for Women: Wrestling Through 1 Corinthians 8–11 appeared first on Into the Harvest

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ Welcome to our Discipleship in Action series! We're taking a deep dive into 1 Corinthians for the next few weeks, so if you love Bible study, or you want to know how Paul corrected churches that were "going sideways" if you will, or you just want to know more about God and why He puts certain things in the Bible...you'll want to watch this series! In this episode: • Recap of 1 Corinthians 1-4 • Chapters 5-7 RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Original Release Date: 04/24/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #241 – Purity, Discipline, and Godly Living: Diving Into 1 Corinthians 5-7 appeared first on Into the Harvest

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ Welcome to our Discipleship in Action series! We're taking a deep dive into 1 Corinthians for the next few weeks, so if you love Bible study, or you want to know how Paul corrected churches that were "going sideways" if you will, or you just want to know more about God and why He puts certain things in the Bible...you'll want to watch this series! In this episode: • Overview of 1 Corinthians • Unified around Christ • Wisdom of God vs. wisdom of man • Chapter 4 RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series The 3 Modes of Disciple Making  Original Release Date: 04/17/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #240 – What Makes Divine Wisdom Different From Worldly Knowledge? appeared first on Into the Harvest

Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ In this episode, we talk with Josh Howard about his role with Discipleship.org and his heart to unleash every believer for the work of making disciples. Everyday people are the key to seeing the kingdom advance and it turns out Jesus plan' of multiplication is the key to seeing the nations reached! Josh Howard has been a pivotal figure in global disciple-making movements, with a particular focus on South Asia. Since 2008, he has dedicated himself to spreading the Kingdom of God by raising disciples who make disciples, leaders who develop leaders, and churches that plant churches. In his role at Central India Christian Mission (CICM), Josh oversees the church planting school, preparing church planters to venture into unreached areas across India and neighboring countries. In 2015, he launched "Ignite," a ministry that has remarkably started over 16,000 churches in about eight years through movements of multiplication, including over 8,000 churches in 2022. Currently, Josh serves as the Global Mobilization Catalyst for E3 Partners and as the Director of Vision and Mobilization for Discipleship.org, where he continues to inspire and equip others in the mission of disciple-making. Beyond his ministry work, Josh cherishes time with his family. He and his wife, Lashi, reside in the Indianapolis area with their three children: sons Josiah and Jeremiah, and daughter Zara. In this episode: • Josh's Story • The Man in the Mirror • 1.3 Billion People???? • Disciple-making Factory RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Discipleship.org Original Release Date: 04/10/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? • 

Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ In this episode, we talked about bringing our understanding and practice of discipleship into alignment with what we see in the Bible. We see in Jesus' model that there are three components of disciple making, and in our culture we usually stick with one. Susie Walther helps us walk out what it looks like to incorporate all 3. Susie Walther is the founder of The Well Training Ministry. As a young woman, she served in the military and committed her life to Christ through the influence of her Army roommate. Susie received much of her early discipleship training through The Navigators and served as associate staff with that ministry for 10 years at Ft. Campbell, KY. Her ministry spans 30 years and counting, and includes leading Bible studies, teaching and equipping, mentoring, speaking at conferences and spiritually coaching Christian women in their ministries. Thousands of women have come through the doors of The Well ministry for Bible study and training, which equip women to more effectively do their own work of ministry in their own spheres of influence. In this episode: • Why do we limit discipleship? • Are the 3 components happening at the same time? • How have the 3 components looked in your own life? • Inviting others to the work RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series The Well Training Ministry The 3 Modes of Disciple Making  Original Release Date: 04/03/25

Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ Want to grow in your faith? Spiritual vitality includes many things, and living on mission is one of them. Jesus told us to go and make disciples, so why wouldn't that command be something that makes us closer to Him? In this episode, John has a conversation with Matthew Clark about spiritual vitality and missional living, and how they are much more connected than we tend to think they are. Matthew Clark is a veteran disciple-maker and seasoned U.S. Army Blackhawk pilot. Currently he is dedicated to making disciples in the most remote corners of the world with JAARS, a missionary aviation organization serving to cover the crucial Last Mile of Missions. Matthew is passionate about growing spiritual vitality into every aspect of missional living; believing that true impact comes from a deep unwavering connection with God. In this episode: • Spiritual vitality and missional living • The role of missional living • Misconceptions of being sent • Cultivating a missional lifestyle RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Action Plan - a tool to help you apply the principles discussed in this episode to your own life - Original Release Date: 03/27/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook

Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ We were honored to be able to interview several fantastic disciple makers at a conference recently, and we wanted to share some of their takeaways from doing life in the harvest. Enjoy! In this episode: • One lesson Jesus has taught you recently • What would you say to someone who thinks disciple-making is only for church leaders? • How do you balance being a disciple and making disciples in the busyness of life? • What is one scripture that has shaped the way you live as a disciple? RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Original Release Date: 03/20/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #236 – Everyday Disciplemakers: Stories from the Harvest appeared first on Into the Harvest

Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ Ready for an episode that might make you uncomfortable? In this episode, Andrew and John talk about the different expressions of Church, and how each expression reveals a different characteristic of God, and helps us know Him more. We are called to worship God with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength. And the different expressions of the Church help us love Him with the different parts of ourselves. To be clear: we are talking about the different expressions of Church within Christianity. The different expressions of Church that worship the one true God. We still do not condone worship of any false gods :) In this episode: • Our faith backgrounds • The ways our ideas of God have been malformed • God's characteristics • Resources and final thoughts RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series QS: Church (Acts) Sacred Pathways  Streams of Living Water - Original Release Date: 03/13/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on

Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ We in the United States are living in a rapidly growing missionary context. This is important to remember because the way we view evangelism and discipleship matters. There seems to be an understanding of evangelism and discipleship in the Church that puts limitations on both commands. John talks to Brad Briscoe about Bounded vs. Centered Set discipleship, and why those distinctions make a huge difference in our day-to-day discipleship. Brad Brisco directs strategy development for the North American Mission Board. He holds a doctorate in missional ecclesiology; his thesis focused on assisting existing congregations to transition in a missional direction. He also serves on the national leadership team for Forge America Mission Training Network. Brad is the co-author of Missional Essentials, a 12-week small group study guide, The Missional Quest: Becoming a Church of the Long Run, Next Door As It Is In Heaven, and Covocational Church Planting. You can connect with him on X @bradleybrisco and find his articles at missionalchurchnetwork.com. In this episode: • Bounded set vs. Centered set • Evangelism is a relational journey • Incarnational evangelism • How busy-ness kills evangelism RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series

Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ Would the apostle Paul recognize your church? In this episode, John talks with Alan Ch'ng about the different expressions of the Church around the world. One thing remains constant - there needs to be authentic community and an outward-focused mission of making disciples in order to be a healthy church. A difficult combination, but certainly achievable with the help of the Holy Spirit. Alan Ch'ng is the International Vice President of The Navigators and has decades of experience leading cross-cultural missions and disciple-making efforts around the world. His leadership has shaped The Navigators' global strategy, and his heart for the church as a community of belonging resonates deeply in all of his work. In this episode: • Kingdom of God vs. Church • Church as the primary place of belonging • Church and it's cultural expressions • Final thoughts and challenges RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Committing to Community article Who we are at ITH Going to Church in the First Century by Robert Banks Paul's Idea of Community by Robert J. Banks The Rise of Christianity by Rodney Stark Original Release Date: 02/27/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want t...

Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ We are living in the middle of the largest religious shift in American history - and it's away from the Church. In this episode, Andrew talks with Ian Harber about deconstruction. More specifically, how to walk with someone who is going through deconstruction. Ian, who has gone through a deconstruction process himself, makes the point that at the end of deconstruction, there is always reconstruction. Reconstruction can look like a closer walk with Jesus, or it can look like leaving the faith altogether - or anywhere in between. Ian is author of the new book, Walking Through Deconstruction. He serves as Director of Communications and Marketing for Mere Orthodoxy. He also writes regularly about faith and life in a post-Christian age at his Substack, Back Again. His articles have been featured at The Gospel Coalition and Mere Orthodoxy. He and his family live in Denton, Texas and are members at The Village Church Denton. In this episode: • Why Ian wrote the book • Defining deconstruction • Why deconstruction is happening • Reconstruction RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Walking Through Deconstruction by Ian Harber Substack: Back Again with Ian Harber Original Release Date: 02/20/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and

Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ Jesus called all believers to make disciples (check Matthew 28:18-20). In the United States in 2025, it is easy to feel like we don't have time to do ministry, or our schedules are too full to give ourselves away to others. In this episode, we discuss two big shifts that can help you make disciples for the rest of your life. In this episode: • Different ages and seasons • Walking as wise, not unwise • Living an integrated life • Minister, don't build a ministry RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Intimacy with the Almighty by Charles Swindoll Creative Obedience Original Release Date: 02/013/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #231 – Don't Build a Ministry Do This Instead appeared first on Into the Harvest

Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ Shelton Markham is back on the show to talk with Andrew about the Church and Parachurch organizations, and how they can/should best partner. It's a great show for anyone who is in an organization like the Navigators, YoungLife, or any other great parachurch organization, and is wondering how their giftings, and the things they're learning can best fit inside the Church. Shelton Markham is lead pastor of Paseo del Rey Church in San Diego, CA. To learn more about his ministry, please visit https://paseodelrey.org/ In this episode: • Why the Church/parachurch partnership is important • Andrew and Shelton's origin story • What makes a healthy church • 3D church RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Original Release Date: 02/06/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #230 – Making Disciples in the Local Church (Shelton Markham) appeared first on Into the Harvest

Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest We have one of our favorite guests back on the show! Renee Sproles has been on several times to talk all things discipleship with us. In this show, she and Andrew are talking about initiating, and being intentional - two key factors in making disciples, and changing peoples' lives for the better. Renée Sproles is from Murfreesboro, TN. She is a speaker and writer for Renew.org, where she serves as the Director of Cultural Engagement. Her most recent book is Male & Female: A Biblical Look at Gender. She is also co-host of the Just Ask Your Mom podcast with her lifelong friend, Bonnie Blaylock. You can find the podcast on Apple and Spotify or at justaskyourmom.com. In this episode: • Why Renee Initiates • The Nuclear Family Was A Mistake • Roadblocks that keep us from initiating • Helping others initiate • Right brain/Left brain RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Renée's podcast Male & Female: A Biblical Look at Gender by Renée Sproles The Map to Maturity (video) The Map to Maturity (visual) The Nuclear Family Was a Mistake - article by David Brooks The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People by Dr. Marcus Warner The 28-Day Joy Challenge! Original Release Date: 1/30/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts

Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest As we continue learning about the Church in 2025, we are excited to share Levi Jones' testimony about the Church, and the ways that God has moved in his life through his misunderstandings of the Church. Levi Jones is a follower of Jesus, husband of twenty years, father of five, soccer coach, as well as a business owner in Fayetteville, NC. In this episode: • Levi's testimony • Community and discipleship • Growing because of Covid • Format of Church • Reflection of other formats RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Original Release Date: 1/23/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #228 – My Raw and Real Church Experience That Changed Everything appeared first on Into the Harvest

Our western Church culture has a habit of going a mile wide and an inch deep. This causes big problems - on a lot of levels - but especially when behavior modification and church attendance do nothing to help our deeper issues. In this episode, John talks with Dr. Marcus Warner about how to bring freedom to the Body of Christ, and how to work toward spiritual and emotional maturity. Dr. Marcus Warner has served as president of Deeper Walk International since 2006. Marcus earned three degrees from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School – M.Div., Th.M. Old Testament, and D.Min. He has written 16 books on topics ranging from brain science to spiritual warfare including Rare Leadership, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages, and Understanding the Wounded Heart. Marcus is a conference speaker and who works with both ministry and corporate groups around the world. A Bible teacher at heart, Marcus has taught Old Testament and Theology as well as serving as a senior pastor for seven years. His passion is taking complex topics and making them practical and accessible for everyone. Need a framework for making disciples? Get your copy of The Pathway Series In this episode: • Spiritual warfare vs. superstition • The goal is maturity • Half-brained discipleship • FISH Acronym • Takeaways and Applications RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Deeper Walk Ministries Deeper Walk by Dr. Marcus Warner Deeper Walk Podcast, On The Trail Original Release Date: 1/16/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #227 – Why Church Activities Aren't Fixing Your Deep Issues! appeared first on Into the Harvest

We have a new theme on the show for 2025—the Church! In this episode, Andrew and John dive into the book of Acts to find out what biblical church is, if Acts is descriptive or prescriptive, and why it matters for us in modern times. Need a framework for making disciples? Get your copy of The Pathway Series In this episode: • Church in the Bible • Acts: Descriptive or Prescriptive? • Antioch: Case Study (Acts 11) • Galatia: Case Study (Acts 14) • Takeaways and Applications RESOURCES MENTIONED • The Pathway Series • FREE Study: What Is Church? Original Release Date: 1/09/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #226 – Should the Church Today Look Like It Did in Acts? appeared first on Into the Harvest

Happy New Year! We can't believe 2025 is here, and we are so excited to share where Into The Harvest is going this year. We spent December highlighting some of our most popular episodes of 2024, and we thought we'd take this time to introduce some of our plans for 2025. One thing we will remain focused on is keeping the main thing the main thing. Spoiler alert: the main thing is Jesus. We're looking forward to 2025, and can't wait to keep walking alongside you as you make disciples of our King. Need a framework for making disciples? Get your copy of The Pathway Series In this episode: • Our Mission Statement • Focus on Jesus • Looking Ahead • Why We're focused on Disciple-makers RESOURCES MENTIONED •The Pathway Series Original Release Date: 1/02/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #225 – Into the Harvest in 2025 appeared first on Into the Harvest

Give today and double your donation! https://www.intotheharvest.org/give Thank you for supporting our work and helping us grow! ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ Season 7 is in the books. It's been a great one! This is our final week highlighting our top episodes from 2024. So much wisdom and insight was shared that these guests and conversations deserve an encore. Full episodes from this week's highlights are available below. John Snyder Renee Sproles Hunter Brock Original Release Date: 12/26/2024 SUBSCRIBE to our free bi-weekly newsletter SUBSCRIBE to ITH: https://www.youtube.com/intotheharvest SUPPORT: https://www.intotheharvest.org/donate/ LET'S CONNECT! -- https://instagram.com/intotheharvest​ -- https://facebook.com/intotheharvest​ Want more great resources to help you be a disciple and make disciples? Visit us at https://intotheharvest.org​ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post Best of 2024 – Part 3 appeared first on Into the Harvest

Give today and double your donation! https://www.intotheharvest.org/give Thank you for supporting our work and helping us grow! Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Season 7 is in the books. It's been a great one! Over the next few weeks we're highlighting our top episodes from 2024. So much wisdom and insight was shared that these guests and conversations deserve an encore. Full episodes from this week's highlights are available below. JR Ovens Jess Snyder Marty Solomon Neil Cole Original Release Date: 12/19/2024 SUBSCRIBE to our free bi-weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes SUBSCRIBE to ITH: https://www.youtube.com/intotheharvest SUPPORT: https://www.intotheharvest.org/donate/ LET'S CONNECT! -- https://instagram.com/intotheharvest​ -- https://facebook.com/intotheharvest​ Want more great resources to help you be a disciple and make disciples? Visit us at https://intotheharvest.org​  ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post Best of 2024 – Part 2 appeared first on Into the Harvest

Give today and double your donation! https://www.intotheharvest.org/give Thank you for supporting our work and helping us grow! ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ Season 7 is in the books. It's been a great one! Over the next few weeks we're highlighting our top episodes from 2024. So much wisdom and insight was shared that these guests and conversations deserve an encore. Full episodes from this week's highlights are available below. Jim Smith  Susie Walther Doug Cote Original Release Date: 12/12/2024 SUBSCRIBE to our free bi-weekly newsletter SUBSCRIBE to ITH: https://www.youtube.com/intotheharvest SUPPORT: https://www.intotheharvest.org/donate/ LET'S CONNECT! -- https://instagram.com/intotheharvest​ -- https://facebook.com/intotheharvest​ Want more great resources to help you be a disciple and make disciples? Visit us at https://intotheharvest.org​ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post Best of 2024 – Part 1 appeared first on Into the Harvest

Please give to our year-end fundraiser! You can make a gift at our website: https://www.intotheharvest.org/donate/finish-strong-2024/ Thank you for supporting our work and helping us grow! ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ This episode was so good, we needed to post it twice! Welcome to the Christmas Season! People of faith should be thoughtful about what we believe and celebrate. Our convictions and practices should be guided by truth, not by what's familiar in our culture or comfortable in our traditions. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Shelton Markham and they have an extended conversation about Christmas. Need a framework for making disciples? Get your copy of The Pathway Series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway-series/ In this episode: • Introduction • Incarnation: what Christians celebrate at Christmas • 3 common objections to celebrating Christmas • Practical ways to keep Christ at the heart of Christmas RESOURCES MENTIONED • ITH Advent Series • Article: Is Christmas a Pagan Rip-off? • Article: The Date of Christmas  • Book: Santa, Are You For Real? • Video: Horus Ruins Christmas  Original Release Date: 12/05/24 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ SHOP the ITH Store: https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #223 – Should Christians Celebrate Christmas? appeared first on Into the Harvest

It has been almost two years since we've had Abigail Wilson on the show (which we cannot believe). We are thrilled to have her back to talk about her new book: An Invitation to Christmas. It seems like Christmas season is the busiest time of the year, every year. But it can also be a time of deep reflections, and refocusing our eyes on Jesus, as we get ready to celebrate His birth. In her book, Abigail invites us to see how specific promises in the Old Testament about Jesus' coming, the people who pointed to Him, those who worshipped Him, and how we, today, can pause and still see Him working. Her book is available on Amazon now, so get it while you can! Abigail Wilson is a native Texan living in Europe with her husband and three children. She spends most of her days Moming her kids and her kid's friends whenever needed, navigating her way down Europe's stupidly small roads, folding endless laundry, and decorating her house for every possible holiday. However, teaching Bible studies and writing are her passions, and while this is her first published devotional, it feels like it has been something she's been working on her whole life. You can also read her memoir on loss and finding hope amid seasons of waiting, The Day Between: A Memoir of Miracles, on Kindle and paperback. Contact Abigail at substack.com@abigailsday Need a framework for making disciples? Get your copy of The Pathway Series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway-series/ In this episode: • Motivation for Writing the Book • The Advent Season • Worship of a King • Purposeful Pause RESOURCES MENTIONED • The Pathway Series - A framework for making disciples • Invitation to Christmas: A December Devotional Original Release Date: 11/28/24 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ SHOP the ITH Store: https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #223 – Abigail Wilson: Keeping Christ in Christmas? appeared first on Into the Harvest

If you're new to our channel, welcome. We are a channel dedicated to helping others make disciples of Jesus. This episode is about the top 5 threats to discipleship in America today. Andrew and John take a look at some deep-seeded issues that we have in the American church, and how to overcome them. Spoiler alert: the foundation is always keeping Jesus at the center. Need a framework for making disciples? Get your copy of The Pathway Series In this episode: • Out of focus Discipleship • Impractical and Impersonal • Human strategy rather than divine revelation • Not engaged in mandate or mission RESOURCES MENTIONED • Power Through Prayer by E.M. Bounds • The Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert E. Coleman • The Master Plan of Evangelism Study Guide   Original Release Date: 11/21/24 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ SHOP the ITH Store: https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #222 – Top 5 Discipleship Threats In America appeared first on Into the Harvest

There is a reason that in Philippians 4:6, Paul tells us to present our requests to God, with thanksgiving. It is not because God is an ego-maniac who needs to be acknowledged for everything He does (although He really should be acknowledged for everything He does, because without Him, we wouldn't be breathing). God knows that gratitude changes everything. It changes us, and it changes the world around us. He does everything for our best interest, and telling us to practice gratitude is no different. We love having Shelton Markham on, and this episode can be filed under the "gems from Shelton" folder. At the end of the episode, he and Andrew give us some practical tools for being thankful, and you don't want to miss those. Need a framework for making disciples? Get your copy of The Pathway Series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway-series/ In this episode: • Why gratitude matters • The story of the 10 lepers • How gratitude changes us • Practical ways to be thankful RESOURCES MENTIONED • The Pathway Series - A framework for making disciples • Practicing Disengagement (video) Original Release Date: 11/14/24 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ SHOP the ITH Store: https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #221 – Want to Change Your Life? Gratitude is the Answer appeared first on Into the Harvest

We can have hope always, especially through loss and death, because Jesus is coming back for His people - both dead in the body, and still walking the earth. This is the end of our study of 1 Thessalonians, and Paul waits to the end to really bring home that Jesus IS returning, and that should give us hope, and also give us motivation and direction about living while we are on earth. Need a framework for making disciples? Get your copy of The Pathway Series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway-series/ In this episode: • Hope for the Future • Stay Woke • Motivation for the Present • How to Encourage and Build Up RESOURCES MENTIONED • The Pathway Series - A framework for making disciples • Free Bible Study Template • E-Sword - Free Bible Study software • Three Questions for Effective Bible Study • Three Reasons You Must Go Deep in God's Word • Studying, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible • The Greco-Roman World of the New Testament Era Original Release Date: 11/07/24 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ SHOP the ITH Store: https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #220 – What Happens When Jesus Returns For His People? appeared first on Into the Harvest

1 Thessalonians 4.1-12 may be brief, but it is packed with useful information for anyone who wants to be a disciple maker. Paul explains the importance of not letting our own desires control our lives, and how, if we can control our bodies, we will be able to love others deeply. Andrew and John loved unpacking this passage, and we know you'll love it too! Need a framework for making disciples? Get your copy of The Pathway Series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway-series/ In this episode: • Listener Question • Pleasing God is Taught and Learned • Control Your Body • Lead a Quiet Life RESOURCES MENTIONED • The Pathway Series - A framework for making disciples • Text Map for 1 Ths 4.1-12 • Free Bible Study Template • E-Sword - Free Bible Study software • Three Questions for Effective Bible Study • Three Reasons You Must Go Deep in God's Word • Studying, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible • The Greco-Roman World of the New Testament Era Original Release Date: 10/31/24 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ SHOP the ITH Store: https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #219 – Two Powerful Ways to Live a Life that Pleases God appeared first on Into the Harvest

Justin Gravitt is back on the show, and we are thrilled to talk to him about how to change culture (specifically church culture) the way Jesus did. There are a lot of motivations that go into discipleship programs in a church, but only a few of them are biblical. Check out Justin's book The Foundation of a Disciple Making Culture for some great insight on this! Justin Gravitt is a disciple-making leader and writer whose primary passion is to help everyday believers repurpose their lives in light of God‘s plan for them as disciple-makers. Justin has served with The Navigators since 2000, and is the founder and executive Director of the Dayton Disciple Makers Network, host to the popular Practitioner's Podcast, and author of The Foundation of a Disciplemaking Culture . He is an avid Reds fan, loves the beach, and dad-joking his kids. He lives in Dayton, Ohio with his wife, Kristen and their four children. In This Episode: Introduction The foundation of a disciple making culture Growth problem Vision problem Motivation problem Our maps Core team RESOURCES MENTIONED Justin's Website The Foundation of a Disciple-Making Culture Practitioner's Podcast Original Release Date: 10/24/24 SHOP the ITH Store SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes SUBSCRIBE to ITH: youtube.com/ @intotheharvest ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #218 – Changing Culture the Way Jesus Did appeared first on Into the Harvest

We're in part 3 of our 1 Thessalonians series, and if you haven't caught up yet, you'll want to start in episode 215! Today, Andrew and John study the end of chapter 2 into chapter 3. Some big takeaways include the importance of being face-to-face, the need to have a heart for those you're discipling, and Paul's fear for the Thessalonians. In This Episode: Absent in person, not in heart Heart for those we disciple Importance of face-to-face discipleship Importance of being established Laboring in vain Timothy's first solo mission Increase and abound Final thoughts RESOURCES MENTIONED Free Bible Study E-Sword for Bible Study 3 Questions for Effective Bible Study 3 Reasons You Must Go Deep In God's Word Studying, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible The Greco Roman World of the New Testament Era Original Release Date: 10/17/24 SHOP the ITH Store - https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ SUBSCRIBE to ITH: youtube.com/intotheharvest LET'S CONNECT! -- facebook.com/intotheharvest​ -- instagram.com/intotheharvest​ Want more great resources to help you be a disciple and make disciples? Visit us at https://intotheharvest.org​ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #217 – A Visit From Timothy appeared first on Into the Harvest

We're back this week with 1 Thessalonians 2! In chapter 2, Paul talks about not just what he said to the Thessalonians, but how he lived among them. There is a cost to making disciples, and Paul was very familiar with that cost. Does the way we make disciples today reflect the way Paul did? More importantly, does the way we make disciples today reflect Jesus? The Pathway Series is available now! Get it here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway-series/ In This Episode: What would be missing without 1 Thessalonians? Intro to Chapter 2 How we live matters Making disciples is costly Church as a family Expectations of faith Verses 13-16 Final thoughts RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Rise of Christianity - https://a.co/d/0nInZLM Free Bible Study Template - https://docs.google.com/document/d/13BbDVJX4u-PBBkPLAHJwK3ih6cHCLOBe6AZrg3zYJyE/edit?usp=sharing E-Sword Free Bible Study Software - https://www.e-sword.net/ 3 Questions for Effective Bible Study - https://youtu.be/LH1K1sBCmN0 Original Release Date: 10/10/24 SHOP the ITH Store - https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ SUBSCRIBE to ITH: https://www.youtube.com/intotheharvest LET'S CONNECT! -- https://instagram.com/intotheharvest​ -- https://facebook.com/intotheharvest​ Want more great resources to help you be a disciple and make disciples? Visit us at https://intotheharvest.org​ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #216 – How We Live Matters appeared first on Into the Harvest

We're back with another inductive book study! Come along as we take a deep dive into 1 Thessalonians. Did you know that 1 Thessalonians is (probably) the earliest book in the New Testament? So, as we study it, we can see what the earliest Church was facing, struggling with, and how Paul helped them walk through it. Stay tuned for the rest of 1 Thessalonians! Get your copy of The Pathway Series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway-series/ In this episode: • Why Study the Bible? • 1 Thessalonians - The Back Story • Why Paul Wrote this Letter • What Genuine Faith Looks Like RESOURCES MENTIONED • The Pathway Series - A framework for making disciples • Free Bible Study Template • E-Sword - Free Bible Study software • Three Questions for Effective Bible Study • Three Reasons You Must Go Deep in God's Word • Studying, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible • The Greco-Roman World of the New Testament Era Original Release Date: 09/05/24 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ SHOP the ITH Store: https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #215 – What's Holding You Back From Genuine Faith? appeared first on Into the Harvest

It's been a long time coming, and so much work has gone into it...and The Pathway Series is finally here! The Pathway Series is a series of three books that we created to help those who want to be disciples of Jesus, and make disciples of Jesus. Each book takes us through different stages of being a disciple, and they're all full of tried-and-true tools that we have found work for us. The Pathway Series is on Amazon, and we hope that you find it a useful tool as you work to obey Jesus in the call to make disciples! Get it here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway-series/ In this episode: • Why we created the series • Discovering Jesus • Becoming a Disciple • Passing on the Faith RESOURCES MENTIONED • The Pathway Series - A framework for making disciples Original Release Date: 09/26/24 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ SHOP the ITH Store: https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #214 – BIG NEWS!! Introducing The Pathway Series appeared first on Into the Harvest

Discipleship is a term that is quite frequently thrown around in our church culture today. But how does Jesus view discipleship? And how did Jesus do discipleship when He was walking on earth? John interviews Justin Gravitt to talk about 7 tests of discipleship to determine if we are actually helping people become more like Jesus. Justin Gravitt is a disciple-making leader and writer whose primary passion is to help everyday believers repurpose their lives in light of God‘s plan for them as disciple-makers. Justin has served with The Navigators since 2000, and is the founder and executive Director of the Dayton Disciple Makers Network, host to the popular Practitioner's Podcast, and author of The Foundation of a Disciplemaking Culture . He is an avid Reds fan, loves the beach, and dad-joking his kids. He lives in Dayton, Ohio with his wife, Kristen and their four children. Both Justin and John have a lot of wisdom that we can all glean from. Unfortunately, they both root for the wrong football team, and we're not letting that "O-H" chant slide. #wearepennstate IN THIS EPISODE Introduction Doing what was done for us Like Jesus Test Incarnation Test Consistency Test Equipping Test Outcome Test Like Us Test Saving/Lost Test Bicycle Illustration Final Thoughts RESOURCES MENTIONED Justin's Website - http://justingravitt.com The Bicycle Illustration - https://www.justingravitt.com/bicycle-illustration The Foundation of a Disciple-Making Culture - https://a.co/d/5gpPhC6 Practitioner's Podcast - https://www.justingravitt.com/practitioners-podcast Original Release Date: 09/19/24 SHOP the ITH Store - https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #213- Justin Gravitt: How to Make Disciples – 7 Tests appeared first on Into the Harvest

How we think of ourselves matters more than we probably realize. Our view of ourselves shapes the way we see God, and others, and it affects our actions everyday. There is an enemy out to steal, kill, and destroy our view of ourselves because he knows that if he can lie to us about who we are, he can lie to us about a legion of other things. In this episode, John had the pleasure of interviewing his wife Jess about identity in Christ. Jess is a Bible teacher and a mom, and has created a great tool to help us understand the importance of our identity. In this Episode: Struggle with Identity Identity Acronym RESOURCES MENTIONED Identity Powerpoint - https://docs.google.com/presentation/... Identity PDF - https://drive.google.com/drive/folder... Original Release Date: 09/12/24 SHOP the ITH Store - https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? • 

Being discipled and making disciples looks different in different seasons of life. In this episode, Andrew has a conversation with Renée Sproles about the different phases of a woman's life, how she can be seeking God, being discipled, and discipling others in each season. Renée was born and raised in middle Tennessee. She and her husband, David, have been married for over 30-years and have two adult children, Emma and Houston. As a homeschool mom of two grown children, it's probably no surprise that she loves to teach. She and David have been co-teaching parenting classes for over 25 years. And they currently teach a weekly marriage and family class at their local church. In this episode: • Why gender matters in discipleship • Maiden, Mother, Matriarch • Barriers to lifelong disciple-making RESOURCES MENTIONED • The Pathway Series - A framework for making disciples • On Gender: What the Bible Says About Men and Women by Renée Sproles • Male and Female: A Biblical Look At Gender by Renée Sproles • Just Ask Your Mom Podcast • Why Gender Matters by Dr. Leonard Sax • A Deeper Walk by Dr. Marcus Warner • Breakthrough! by Dr. Marcus Warner • The Map to Maturity (visual) • The Map to Maturity (video) Original Release Date: 09/05/24 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ SHOP the ITH Store: https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #211 – Renée Sproles: Discipling Women Through Life's Stages appeared first on Into the Harvest

John has a conversation with Tom about what his life was like before Jesus, the amazing transformation came from following Jesus, and the way that God uses Tom, despite his difficult past. We hope this episode is as inspirational to you all as it is to us, and that it highlights for you the fact that God isn't intimidated by your past, or by your struggles with sin. He can (and wants to) use you for His glory, and your own fulfillment. In this episode: Getting to know the Lord God's plans vs. our plans God's plan influences others Redemption cycle Embracing what you've been created to do Original Release Date: 08/29/24 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ SHOP the ITH Store: https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #210 – Tom Macagg: God Can Use You, Changed by Jesus appeared first on Into the Harvest

John and Andrew have an off the cuff conversation to give our listeners a behind the scenes look at what is happening at Into the Harvest. In this episode: • The Pathway Series: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway-resources/ • Support our work: https://www.intotheharvest.org/donate/ RESOURCES MENTIONED • Discovering Jesus - Book 1 of The Pathway Series Original Release Date: 07/25/24 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ SHOP the ITH Store: https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode with your friends •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post Summer Update with Andrew and John appeared first on Into the Harvest

JT Wax is a Chaplain at Fort Liberty. Recently, their chapel finished a study on Colossians, and in this episode John got to have a conversation with JT about why we struggle to focus on Jesus. There are so many "shiny things" that the enemy puts before us - both bad things and good things - that distract us from looking at Jesus. JT and John explore what some of those are, why we are so prone to get distracted, and how we can combat the enemy in this area. IN THIS EPISODE Introduction Why is it so hard to focus on Jesus? Behavior modification vs. heart transformation The heart of the gospel is the supremacy of Jesus Jesus is the real thing Joining the Great Raid Keeping the Word personal RESOURCES MENTIONED Book 1 of the Pathway Series - https://a.co/d/9V9xSOl Original Release Date: 07/18/24 SHOP the ITH Store - https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ SUBSCRIBE to ITH: youtube.com/intotheharvest LET'S CONNECT! -- facebook.com/intotheharvest​ -- instagram.com/intotheharvest​ Want more great resources to help you be a disciple and make disciples? Visit us at https://intotheharvest.org​ #christianpodcast #discipleship #intotheharvest ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #208 – JT Wax: Why Can't We Stay Focused on Jesus? appeared first on Into the Harvest

Doug Cote joins us for a discussion on 3 reasons people stop making disciples. If you are feeling discouraged while trying to make disciples, or simply entering a new phase of life and wondering what making disciples will look like now, this conversation is for you. In this episode: • Jesus's parable of the vineyard workers • Following Jesus is hard • The numbers game • Staying in the fight for the long haul RESOURCES MENTIONED • Discovering Jesus - Book 1 of The Pathway Series Original Release Date: 07/11/24 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ SHOP the ITH Store: https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #207 – Doug Cote: Why Do We Stop Making Disciples? appeared first on Into the Harvest

Andrew and John welcome Lakeith Jones back on the podcast to talk about his new book Best Barber Ever: Stories from the Chair. Lakeith shares stories about how God uses simple acts of kindness to change lives of those we encounter in everyday life, and how he changes us in the process. In this episode: • Lakeith's story of faith • Lessons learned in California • How to follow God's purpose and plan • How simple kindness changes people RESOURCES MENTIONED • Best Barber Ever: Stories from the Chair by Lakeith Jones • Discovering Jesus - Book 1 of The Pathway Series Original Release Date: 07/04/24 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ SHOP the ITH Store: https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #206 – Lakeith Jones: The Best Barber Ever appeared first on Into the Harvest

In episode 204, we interviewed Susie Walther about what it means to be faithful to Jesus in 2024. One of the points Susie made was that God is not interested in behavioral modification. In this episode, John interviews Steve Magee about what behavior modification versus real heart change means. They take a deeper dive into what God is really after, and how to actually work towards freedom from unhealthy and unwanted behaviors. Steve is a husband and father to two amazing children. He currently works full time with the Army. He is passionate about helping men and women experience the freedom that is found in Jesus through transformational healing. In This Episode: Loving God Holistically Three circles Meditation, mindfulness, journaling RFASTER tool RESOURCES MENTIONED: Gospel Coalition Journal Prompts - https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/course/journaling/#course-introduction Pure Desire Three Circles Exercise - https://puredesire.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/three-circles.pdf Pure Desire Faster Scale - https://puredesire.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/faster-scale-check-in-2017-1.pdf Original Release Date: 06/27/24 SHOP the ITH Store - https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #205 – Steve Magee: Breaking Free from Unhealthy Behaviors appeared first on Into the Harvest

It's an election year in the United States. In other words: it's crazy out here. In this episode, Andrew and Susie Walther talk about the Church's role in political issues, where the Church is missing the mark, and how we as believers can run our own races well. In this episode: • 3 approaches to culture • Can we legislate Christianity? • The danger of defaulting in your ministry • Are tired in the work of of the work? RESOURCES MENTIONED • Operation Train Up A Woman Conference • The Well Training Ministry • Becoming a Disciple -- Book 2 of The Pathway Series Original Release Date: 06/20/24 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ SHOP the ITH Store: https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #204 – Susie Walther: What Faithfulness to Christ Looks Like in 2024 appeared first on Into the Harvest