Stories and insights from the field on multiplying disciples and churches. Everywhere.
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The Movements with Steve Addison podcast is a truly transformative experience. Hearing stories of ordinary people who God is using in extraordinary ways is both inspiring and challenging. It prompts deep introspection and reflection, making you question whether you too can be used by God if you are fully surrendered to Him. The podcast asserts that God is moving today just as He did in the book of Acts, and with the Holy Spirit in every believer, we all have the ability to bear witness about Him and become fishers of men.
One of the best aspects of The Movements podcast is Steve Addison's deep knowledge on the subject matter. Having conversed with movement pioneers for an extended period, he brings forth not only inspirational stories but also equipping information through interviews and lectures. This knowledge empowers listeners and instills them with courage to start gospel conversations within their own circles. Furthermore, the focus on listening to guests as they describe how and where God is at work throughout the world adds both edification and encouragement.
While The Movements podcast is undoubtedly exceptional, it does have its shortcomings. Some listeners may find that Steve Addison's interviewing style allows his guests to speak at length without much interruption or redirection from him. While this gives guests ample space to share their experiences and insights, it may also lead to episodes feeling overly long or meandering.
In conclusion, The Movements with Steve Addison podcast stands out among all other podcasts on iTunes due to its unparalleled content. It documents how disciples and churches are being multiplied around the world by interviewing those on the frontlines of this important work. As believers who desire to participate in God's mission to reach all nations with His good news, there is no greater resource than a podcast that showcases how exactly this can be done. Listening to The Movements has the potential to change your life for the better, so if personal transformation is what you seek, this podcast should be at the top of your list.

My interview with David Garrison on his latest book: Inside Church Planting Movements. So much wisdom from experience.Amazon link: https://amzn.to/4iI8KYI

A conversation with Rick about multiplying movements across two war zones in the Middle East.

Bruce Hackett tells the story of how God is at work on Grand Canyon University (GCU).Connect with Bruce on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housechurchdad

The story of how a US soldier came to know Christ serving in Afghanistan and how years later God led him back to multiply disciples and churches throughout that war-torn nation.

A conversation with Don Waybright on movements around the world.Link: multiplyinghope.org

A conversation with Max and Sydnie Doty on their departure from Greece and their new start in Arizona.

Announcing the release of Your Part in God's Story audiobook.This book lays the Biblical foundations for multiplying movements of disciples and churches. Everywhere.Available on Audible-Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hKBrnfListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04eFQgGBSjM58lUfBMpCYU?si=e3ceaa9debe34308Download the accompanying notes: https://www.movements.net/s/Your-Part-in-Gods-Story-Audiobook-notes.pdf

A conversation with Ryan Hale on reaching migrants to reach the world.Ryan's blog: ryanjhale.com

A conversation with Rick about a local and national strategy to reach Americans.LinksTraining options: americanchurchplanting.comGreat Commission Christian questionnaire: movements.net/s/GCC-interview-qs.pdf

A conversation with Stan Parks, one of the three authors of Forests in the Seed: How Kingdom Movements are Multiplying Across the Unreached World.They track the rise of multiplying movements of disciples and churches around the world and identify their characteristics.Some encouraging news:Recent research covering 1995 to the present has made a staggering discovery. Many movements fade away before reaching multiple generations, but those that do reach multiple generations become a powerful, nearly unstoppable force. An astonishing 99% of movements that have reached multiple branches of four or more generations of churches have thrived since their inception. The disciples and churches in these movements have grown exponentially at an astounding average rate of 23% yearly—much faster than the global population. The total number of disciples in these movements has doubled every 3.5 years—a testament to the potency of divine multiplication.This global growth has occurred over four distinct stages:From 1995 to 2000, from 10,000 to over 100,000 disciplesFrom 2000 to 2005, from 100,000 to over 1 million disciplesFrom 2005 to 2015, from 1 million to over 10 millionFrom 2015 to 2024, the number surpassed 100 million.

One couple's journey in loving God, loving each other and multiplying disciples and churches in a lost world.Previously with Joe. . .345-Coaching from the Sidelines355-Joe's Story (1)356-Joe's Story (2)

Forced out of India, Joe and his family head for Iraq.

A conversation with Joe about his journey from prison to movement catalyst.

A first for the Movements podcast, an AI-generated discussion on Acts and the Movement of God.Let me know what you think.Acts and the Movement of God is now available as an audiobook on Audible, Apple and Spotify.

A conversation with Nick and Sarah Field about reaching their nation. Listen for the stories; they are the evidence of a movement of God.Connect with Nick and Sarah: theway.co.nz

The power of God is unleashed when we trust him in our weakness.

A conversation with Puck on what to do when you find you are digging in hard soil.

An update from Don Waybright on the movement behind bars in Texas.

One man's story paints the picture of the movement of God behind bars in Texas.

We hear from Zeke, a movement catalyst in Indonesia with thirty-five generations of disciples and churches.I wrote this reflection just after the interview: movements.net/blog/the-difference

Announcing the release of Acts and the Movement of God audiobook. Available these outlets.Download the accompanying notes:https://movements.squarespace.com/s/Acts-and-the-Movement-of-God-audiobook-notes.pdf

A conversation with father and son, Pavel and Danny Vopalecky about making disciples and planting churches in the Czech Republic.

Joe has a nation in the Middle East on his heart, but he can't live there. How does he do it? He coaches from the sidelines.

Diar and Miriam are going after movements of disciples and churches somewhere in the Middle East.

In Acts 4:23-31, Luke shows us how a movement prays when God is their only hope.

A conversation with Don Waybright after two days behind bars in Texas.

A conversation with Shane and Graciela Nassirian about a move of God in Southern California.

A movement begins when insiders spread the good news and make disciples. This is a story of salvation and multiplication.

A conversation with Berk Wilson who has given his life to reaching students to reach the world.Berk's website: https://www.raleighgrace.org/Previous interview: https://www.movements.net/blog/2015/01/07/movements-among-students-berk-wilson-podcast.html-w7da3

A conversation with “Bill” about pursuing movements of disciples and churches in Central Asia, home to around 80 million people. Most are Muslims.

A conversation with Troy Cooper, just outside Athens, Greece, about the difference between “recruitment” and “movement to mobilization”.

Bryan King has been on a seven-year journey learning how God turns churches around to embrace the Great Commission. Meanwhile, God had a plan to turn Bryan around.Unleash the Priest Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unleash-the-priest/id1758017890151-A Local Church Takes on the Great Commission: https://www.movements.net/blog/blog/2017/12/5/151-a-local-church-takes-on-the-great-commission-bryan-king-6dymh

The first five years were hard, how did Jared adjust when the breakthroughs came?Part 1: 334-The First Five Years: movements.net/blog/344-the-first-five-years

Jared's early years in Asia were like being out fishing all night and catching nothing. What was God up to?

James and Hope are somewhere in the Middle East where God is working in amazing ways.For security reasons, there's no video of this interview. Hope insists it's not because James isn't good looking.Previous interviews:320-James and Hope: The Call https://www.movements.net/blog/blog/2024/1/29/320-james-and-hope-the-call-mjbzb321-James and Hope: The Work https://www.movements.net/blog/blog/2024/1/29/321-james-and-hope-the-work-9n2st

A conversation with Trevor about the rise of a movement of disciples and churches somewhere in Asia.

A conversation with Gary and DJ on a multiplying movement of disciples and churches somewhere in South Asia.

When you watch or listen to this interview you'll be gazing into the future. The future of world missions is Nigerian, Brazilian, Chinese, Indian, Persian and in this case, Nepali.

A conversation with Liam Wilson and Isaiah Bennet about multiplying disciples and churches in Canada.

The story of how God shaped and prepared a movement pioneer — Robert Koskei — and the role of the outside leaders who identified him, trained him and partnered with him to see disciples and churches multiply to the glory of God. The story of how God shaped and prepared a movement pioneer — Robert Koskei — and the role of the outside leaders — Justin and Joey — who identified him, trained him and partnered with him to see disciples and churches multiply to the glory of God.

A conversation with Carter and James about why church matters. It begins with a great case study from Carter. Listen to the end for another compelling case study from Iran.

A conversation with Nathan Shank and Jeff Sundell on ecclesiology — why church matters in a multiplying movement.

Josh Husmann interviews Steve Addison on Acts and the Movement of God. Recorded at Exponential 2024 in Orlando.amzn.to/42IWrCr

A conversation with Terry Solley about movements of disciples and churches behind bars.Terry's ministry: texasprisonoutreach.org

What do you do when the vision outstrips reality? A conversation with Matt Foshee in New York.In an earlier podcast, Cassie and Matt Foshee talk about NoPlaceLeft in the Mormon heartland of Utah: https://www.movements.net/blog/blog/2021/7/13/254-noplaceleft-utah

What happens when all hell breaks loose on a growing movement of disciples and churches? That's our topic of conversation with Chris who served somewhere in Asia.

The second conversation with James and Hope about their call and how they are going after NoPlaceLeft in the Arab world.The first interview: movements.net/blog/blog/2024/1/29/320-james-and-hope-the-call

A conversation with James and Hope around their call to the Arab world.In the next episode, we'll hear how the work unfolded.

A conversation with a young man we'll call Matthew. He and his friend Hugh spent three months in a Muslim-majority country sharing the gospel and making disciples.

A conversation with my friend Dave Lawton on losing my wife Michelle and finding the goodness of God.