The Dare to Multiply Podcast

Explore a modern example of a movement's journey from persecution to growth, driven by prayer, fasting, and intercession. Learn how this couple embraced failing forward, used Discovery Bible Study (DBS) and Training for Trainers (T4T), and prioritized loving accountability and praying boldly for the sick. With a strong WHY and no plan B, they declared, "Give me a DMM or I die," constantly learning and collaborating with like-minded groups. Gain insights on how to casting vision, train, and build a coalition of the willing, and the importance of perseverance and good coaching. To contact Jerry and Stacy go to: lovefortheleast.org

Jesus introduced the MAWL principle. What does MAWL stand for, and why is it crucial?

In this episode, Cynthia shares her personal journey with coaching and the significant impact it has had in transitioning from addition to multiplication of disciples. Discover valuable tips on how to find the right coach or mentor to guide you on your disciple-making journey.

Join Cynthia as she interviews Dave Coles, co-author of Living Fire, a book that chronicles Aychi B.R.'s inspiring mission to share the love of Jesus in some of the world's most challenging environments. Discover Aychi's unwavering call, strategic approach, and the remarkable ways God is using him to multiply disciples. This episode offers profound insights into the heart and dedication of movement leaders like Aychi, who are willing to go anywhere but hell to make a difference.

In today's podcast, Cynthia opens up about her personal journey, sharing both the beautiful and painful moments that have shaped her. She reflects on why we must persevere in making and multiplying disciples, especially among those who have yet to hear the message. ✨ Highlights: - Personal ups and downs - Moments of beauty and pain - The importance of disciple-making

Ever had someone express interest in Jesus only to later drop off the radar? Or a group that started strong but eventually fell apart? Feeling discouraged about starting again? You're not alone. These challenges are part of the disciple-making journey. But remember, starting over is not a failure—it can be a huge win! In today's podcast, Cynthia shares valuable insights on what to do when you have to start from scratch in your disciple-making efforts. Tune in for encouragement and practical advice.

In this episode, Cynthia sits down with Sara Dangerfield to discuss the concept of "spiritual hoarding"—the tendency to keep the benefits of salvation to oneself. Sara and her husband have made it their mission to transform their church culture, encouraging members to share the Gospel more openly. Tune in to hear about their journey, the challenges they faced, and the impactful changes they've achieved. Episode 109

Train, train, train! Get everyone willing to listen and learn how to make disciples and start disciplemaking groups. But what you do after training is crucial. In this episode, Cynthia emphasizes the importance of not only training as many people as possible but also following up and filtering for those who are actively implementing. Jesus called them obedient disciples.  These are the individuals you will invest in further. Episode 108

Is it really worth it to keep praying when God doesn't seem to answer? What is the role of fasting, and why should we do it? In this week's episode, Cynthia dives deep into these key questions, providing important answers to the honest struggles many face. You'll also gain practical tips on how to start fasting and understand its value as a spiritual discipline for those looking to multiply disciples of Jesus. Tune in to explore:   The significance of persistent prayer The role and benefits of fasting Practical tips for beginning your fasting journey Insights into disciple-making movements Join the conversation and deepen your faith and spiritual life!   #prayer #fasting #disciplemaking #spiritualgrowth #podcast

Unreached people groups (UPG) lists have been around for a long time.  The global church has made steady progress in seeing these UPGs reached and many have now come off those lists as they are now not only reached, but are reaching others and sending workers into the harvest.  Yet many hidden groups remain, sometimes more than we realize, groups that nobody is working among or focusing on.  How do we find them?  What needs to happen to see the unserved peoples of the world have gospel witness? Today on the podcast, Cynthia will interview two men who are passionately working to bring focus and coordination to this strategic need. 

If you pursue a Kingdom life of making disciples, you will face times of spiritual attack.  Some will seem unusually intense.  How do we respond to these times?  What actions can we take to stand our ground against the enemy?  In this episode, Cynthia shares stories from her life and many scriptures to help us know how to respond and come to a place of victory and peace.

The Age of Enlightenment has led to a high value being placed on knowledge particularly in Western society.  This is part of why in the West, discipleship has been focused on imparting information more than on transformation.  Today on the podcast Cynthia talks about the importance of a shift from knowledge to action as we make disciples of Jesus.

Is it possible to transition an attractional model church to a movemental model of church? Simon and Ceri Harris have been experimenting with this and seen some wonderful fruit.  On today's episode we will hear their story of both personal and community transformation and they learned to become a family on mission who look both Up, In and Out.

There are times in disciple-making when you need to go deep and times you need to go wide. When do you do which one? What does that look like practically?  Today on the podcast, Cynthia talks about the importance of each of these and unpacks this question for us. 

Jesus preached to crowds.  In disciple-multiplication we emphasize the importance of small groups.  When can big meetings help?  When do they have the potential to harm?  Cynthia explores this topic and question on today's episode, looking at both Scripture and modern examples. 

Today we celebrate our one hundredth episode together with a number of guests who have been interviewed on the show over this past year.  You will enjoy hearing from them and the insight they have into multiplying disciples. join us.

Not only do we desire to launch new disciple-making movements, but those who dare to multiply work to see an expression of movemental Christianity in their unique contexts. Today on the podcast we have Rich Robinson, co-founder of the Movement Leaders Collective, and author of the book All Change.  He and Cynthia discuss how to bring about change in an organization, church, business, or community and see the release of new expressions of church and Kingdom. Sign up today to join us for the 100th episode LIVE celebration!  We'll send you all the details and a reminder. Sign up link:100 Episode Celebration Connect with Rich at: allchange.com or movementleaderscollective.com

In this week's episode, Cynthia answers a question related to focus.  If someone's working in a new area where there are very few Christians should they focus their attention on finding a Person of Peace among the lost, or training the existing Christian to reach their own people?  Listen in to Biblical and experiential insights on this important question. Sign up today to join us for the 100th episode LIVE celebration!  We'll send you all the details and a reminder. Sign up link:  https://www.dmmsfrontiermissions.com/100-episode-celebration/100th Episode Celebration!  

In today's episode, Cynthia talks about how to first connect and build a bridge through asking questions and seeing people, before talking about Jesus, or Christianity, or church.  If you've struggled to be effective in evangelism, this episode will help! 

On this episode Cynthia talks with Steven and Jenn, disciple multipliers working in Thailand about how to build and multiply a team, find local partners, and about the importance of abiding in Jesus. Learn more at their website: missionsleaders.com

What do you do when things start growing and the pastoral and physical needs of the people you are discipling begin to take a ton of your time? When are boundaries necessary? On this episode, Cynthia talks about the importance of establishing boundaries and how to define who has access to you and who does not.

Ever feel like your task list is a mile long? Or like His yoke is anything but easy? On the podcast today Cynthia shares about how to do a Start/Stop exercise and allow God to prune away the things that aren't leading to fruit.

Did you know that 90% of new movements are started by other existing movements? These families of movements continue to emerge and grow around the world.  What exactly is a family of movements? Cynthia speaks with Stan Parks of 24:14 about this strategic aspect of movement expansion on this episode.   Find out more about 24:14 at 24:14now.net. 

Is it right to set goals for spiritual things like multiplying disciples? How do you set goals in appropriate ways? On this week's episode Cynthia shares some steps and tips on how to begin the year with hope, purpose and a sense of God's leading. 

Happy New Year!  In this end of year episode, Cynthia shares key lessons she's learned about disciple multiplication, new things she's explored, and key insights gained in the past year. 

On this episode Cynthia talks about the difference between preaching at people and the power of offering an invitation to conversation, consideration and the table of the Father.  

On this episode, Cynthia shares about the importance of evaluating the effectiveness of all the money and time we spend on Christmas events vs. learning to share personally and invite people into spiritual conversations.  She shares 4 things we can do in that conversations to be light and salt to the lost in this Advent Season.

Many new movements are catalyzed out of existing movements.  It is critical that we not only multiply disciples, but multiply leaders! On this episode, Cynthia speaks with Daniel from West Africa about how he trains and releases leaders, trusting the Holy Spirit to help them go and grow.

On the podcast today, Cynthia continues her series defining key factors in disciple multiplication. What does it mean when we talk about abundant gospel sowing? How do you increase the number of good news presentations happening in your area?

The term "extraordinary prayer" is often used by those who train and teach about disciple multiplication.  What does it actually mean? And what are some examples of it? In this episode, Cynthia unpacks this term and shares tips on how to get started to become a person of extraordinary prayer. 

On today's episode Cynthia talks with Phil Moore, a church pastor in the UK, who began exploring disciple multiplication and was introduced to movement leaders in Iran who asked him to share their extraordinary story.  We talk about finding Persons of Peace, how to motivate yourself and others to intercede, humility and more.

In this week's podcast, Cynthia talks about what it takes to mobilize your church toward a heart for the nations and into active engagement with them. 

On today's episode, Cynthia begins a new series of talks on some of the stubborn obstacles often encountered on the pathway to disciple multiplication and how to overcome them.  This first one is on the reasons why for many people joining a group is far easier than launching one or beginning your own.  A hope-filled episode, you'll walk away feeling like you have solutions to go forward. Grab a copy of Cynthia's ebook on these obstacles at the link below. https://dmmsfrontiermissions.ck.page/products/15-biggest-obstacles-to-starting-a-  

On today's podcast Cynthia interviews Justin Long, Director of Research for Beyond about global trends, about what is happening with movements generally, and asks hard questions about how numbers are reported and tracked. Get Justin's weekly global update at: www.justinlong.org/roundup

How do I multiply disciples and what criterion do I follow?  On this episode, Cynthia talks about the difference between addition and multiplication of disciples, and shares six keys to seeing disciples multiply.  One of them is to find a Person of Peace. Download a free e-book on that topic here: https://www.dmmsfrontiermissions.com/person-of-peace-e-book/

Description: We dream of the multiplication of disciples and groups, but sometimes it seems a distant, far off dream. Why is it that some groups fail to multiply? Cynthia addresses this important question in this episode of the podcast sharing both common causes and possible solutions to see things move forward.

Some of the keys to releasing movements may surprise us. Today on the podcast, Rhonda A. who has worked for years among the unreached and seen many movements started through those she coaches and trains shares with us about keys, obstacles and the specific roles we can play in the releasing of movements.

How do we release the miraculous movements we long to see? We know movements to Christ that grow rapidly are a work of the Spirit of God. Is there anything we can do to join God in releasing miracles and movements? Or do we simple wait and pray? Cynthia talks about this and some of the miracles that are common to see in rapidly multiplying movements globally.

In this episode Cynthia dives deep into the oikos concept; where it came from, how it works in different contexts and particularly addresses how it can work in more individualistic contexts in the West where isolation is on the rise.

In this second part of the interview with Nik Ripken, author of The Insanity of God and The Insanity of Obedience, Cynthia and Nik talk about how we define persecution, the challenge of sharing our faith in the West, and the role fear plays in our lives. He gives an exhortation and encouragement to those in persecuted situations and shares about new resources coming available soon. 

In this two-part interview with Nik Ripken, author of The Insanity of God and The Insanity of Obedience, Cynthia dives deep into the topic of persecution.  Is persecution normal? Is the Western Christian response to persecution appropriate? We discuss this and more in part one.

We're back!  In this first episode after a short break, Cynthia talks about the destination of our spiritual journey toward transformation.  She'll share about the ups and downs on the journey to see breakthrough and greater fruit among the lost and how remembering the end-vision is Jesus not seeing thousands saved keeps us grounded on the journey.

We live in a go, go, go, world of activity.  When is it appropriate to pause your disciple-making and other ministry activities?  In this brief episode, Cynthia talks about this and how taking a break or pause can recharge you for the new. We'd love your feedback! Please take this short survey: https://disciplemakersincrease.typeform.com/to/xt789OZD She also announces the pausing of the Dare to Multiply Podcast for the rest of July and the month of August.  The podcast will resume in September.

What is the process of moving someone from a new contact to becoming a disciple who makes disciples? On this episode, we are talking with Matt Ulrich of Greenhouse Church in Florida about the pathway of discipleship and how it works.

What is God doing among Muslims who are coming to faith?  How do you share the Good News with Muslims? On this episode we hear from David Garrison, author of the book Church Planting Movements and A Wind in the House of Islam.

The Joshua Project has served the Global Body of Christ and missions community for many years in providing lists of unreached people groups and tracking what God is doing among them. Join Cynthia for this insightful interview on how to use this tool effectively and about some of the changes coming to this powerful ministry and website.

How quickly do I begin to share about Jesus with a new contact? Or with my neighbor? We want to be careful not to drive people away from us or cause them to put up walls that are hard to later tear down. At the same time, if we never share about Jesus, no one will become a disciple. In this episode, Cynthia explores this important issue.

How do you make disciples among those who are not interested in Christianity, or whose lifestyles seem to contradict the teachings of Jesus? Steven Barr has catalyzed a Disciple Making Movement in the Disney Parks around the world. Castmembers and employees of Disney are experiencing the life-changing love of Jesus and choosing to follow Him and His ways. Listen in for some of the keys and principles that God is using to bringing about this amazing transformation. For more information go to: https://www.castmemberchurch.com/ 

Accountability can be a scary word for many. Yet learning to practice "friendly accountability" is a key in multiplying disciples. Cynthia shares on this episode about how to make this part of your life and the groups you lead.

In this episode Cynthia interviews Alan Hirsch, author of 12 books, founding director of Forge Mission Training Network and a thought leader in the world of movements. Describing the six key elements of Movemental Christianity, Hirsch puts Jesus Is Lord at the center of it all. We will explore why this is needed and also some of the ways churches have strayed from this in our world today.

As human beings, we like to know what to expect. In this episode, Cynthia shares about three things we can expect to face as we pursue the multiplication of disciples and the launching of movements.