Podcasts about disciple making

This week at First Baptist Church Lake Dallas Guest Pastor David Baysinger discusses being disciple-making disciples If you would like to plan your visit to FBC Lake Dallas or partner with us in ministry you can do so at https://fbclakedallas.com 

Nate Gruber sits down with No Regrets Regional Champion Brennen Sullivan for a conversation about the No Regrets Leadership Pathway and the work of releasing men into ministry and reproducing leaders who make disciples. Brennen is a pastor, disciple multiplier, and men's ministry leader living in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania. In this episode, he shares practical wisdom from his own discipleship journey and from years of helping churches build a culture of multiplication. This conversation explores why many men get rooted in faith but never move into mission, how fear and lack of equipping can keep men from leading, and why churches need an intentional pathway to help men become disciple-makers. This episode is for pastors, men's ministry leaders, small group leaders, and anyone who wants to help men grow as followers of Christ and leaders who reproduce other leaders. Watch or listen on YouTube: [Insert YouTube Link] Learn more about No Regrets Men's Ministry: https://noregretsmen.org

In this unique episode, Jay and Andy Noel sit down with Dr. Robert Coleman—author of The Master Plan of Evangelism—at his home in Wilmore, Kentucky. Their visit took place during the 2023 Asbury Revival; they missed the outpouring by just one day, but gained something just as meaningful: an intimate conversation with one of the most influential voices in disciple‑making.Dr. Coleman reflects on the heart behind The Master Plan of Evangelism, a book that may be even more about disciple‑making than evangelism itself. His insights are warm, wise, and deeply rooted in decades of walking with Jesus and training others to do the same.Listen in as this renowned leader shares what truly matters in making disciples who make disciples.Send us Fan MailThanks for listening to the Great Groups Podcast. Please visit GreatGroups.org for a list of all our episodes.We'd love to hear from you! Click here for our contact form. Jay Gordon is the Small Groups Minister at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Chris Amaro is an IT professional and serves as a Small Group Leader and Elder at Brook Hills.Lifetime Show NotesBrook Hills Pages:The Church at Brook Hills, Birmingham, Alabama, USASmall Group Leader Resources PageSmall Group Discipleship ResourcesSmall Groups @ Brook Hills

He gave his life to Jesus on a mountaintop in 1971 — and he's been reproducing his faith every single year since. He's in his 70s now. An auto mechanic by trade. No seminary, no title, no platform. And he has no intention of slowing down.I didn't sit down with Jim Albert to teach. I sat down to get challenged — and to learn from a man who's been making disciples longer than I've been alive.Jim spent the Cold War running missions out of Vienna into the Eastern Bloc. Today he's leading men into the hardest-to-reach places in India and discipling guys one-on-one in a Fredericksburg coffee shop. We talked about why discipleship is simple but not easy, the difference between making Jesus your Savior and your Lord, the "ABCs" of a quiet time he learned 50 years ago, why so many churches keep majoring on the minors — and the one verb in the Great Commission that most of them quietly ignore.If you've ever felt too unqualified, too under schooled, or too far along in life to make disciples — Jim is living proof that's a lie. This is exactly the kind of ordinary man this whole thing is for.

In this message, Richie Reeder unpacks the Great Commission in Matthew 28, emphasizing that the mission of the church is to make disciples through everyday relationships rather than expert-level knowledge or formal programs. He highlights how discipleship invites us beyond our comfort zones, participates in God's transforming work, and is sustained by Christ's ongoing presence as we simply share what Jesus is doing in our own lives. Drawing on personal stories—from mentors like Pastor Terry to the legacy of his late father—Richie encourages listeners to see themselves not as heroes, but as faithful guides helping others take their next steps with Jesus.

What would it take for disciple-making to not just be something your church does, but something embedded in its very culture? There are four key essentials: 1) Getting everyday people in the game, 2) Reaching fourth-generation and beyond, 3) Discipling both believers and those still searching, and 4) Expanding disciple-making beyond your local corner. In this lunch session, we'll unpack how these principles can move from theory to reality—proving that a thriving, multiplying disciple-making culture isn't just possible, it's within reach.   Stay informed - Get our newsletter:  http://eepurl.com/hPViAr Get Discipleship.org's premium Podcast Feed: https://disciplemakerspodcast.supercast.com/  Check out the following eBooks from Discipleship.org: -- What Is Church? And How Important Is It?  https://discipleship.org/shop/what-is-church-and-how-important-is-it/ -- Family Discipleship Blueprint: A Year-by-Year Guide to Family Discipleship https://discipleship.org/shop/family-discipleship-blueprint-a-year-by-year-guide-to-family-discipleship/ -- Becoming a Disciple Maker https://discipleship.org/shop/becoming-a-disciple-maker/ -- National Study: The State of Disciple Making Churches: A 10 Minute Visual Guide https://discipleship.org/shop/national-study-the-state-of-disciple-making-churches-a-10-minute-visual-guide/ -- Reaching & Discipling Women: A Guide to Women's Ministry in Your Church https://discipleship.org/shop/reaching-discipling-women-a-guide-to-womens-ministry-in-your-church/ Check out the following Books from Discipleship.org: -- Recreated to Be like God: Making Disciples in the Image of Jesus https://a.co/d/6DDvUrC -- King Jesus and the Beauty of Obedience-Based Discipleship https://a.co/d/7d85z6T -- The Disciple Maker's Handbook: Seven Elements of a Discipleship Lifestyle https://a.co/d/4ZHIbQz Take the FREE Disciple Maker Assessment: https://church-multiplication.com/disciplemaker/ Come to the The National Disciple Making Forum: https://discipleship.org/national-disciple-making-forum/ Listen - Disciple Maker's Podcast:  https://discipleship.org/resources/podcast/

What happens when public evangelism is grounded in deep relationships, local culture, and prayerful dependence on the Holy Spirit? Drawing on the remarkable PNG for Christ movement, this article explores what made the outreach so effective—and what lessons can shape more meaningful evangelism worldwide.

Takeaway: Doctrine and application are meant to go together.   Action Step: Practice teaching doctrine through contextual obedience that can be passed on to others.     Show Notes:   Watch Us On YouTube  Justin's Website Tony's Website Navigators Church Ministries The Follow2Lead Podcast

Discover multiply pathways to multiplying prayer, gospel shares, disciple making, church planting and leadership development.   Stay informed - Get our newsletter:  http://eepurl.com/hPViAr Get Discipleship.org's premium Podcast Feed: https://disciplemakerspodcast.supercast.com/  Check out the following eBooks from Discipleship.org: -- What Is Church? And How Important Is It?  https://discipleship.org/shop/what-is-church-and-how-important-is-it/ -- Family Discipleship Blueprint: A Year-by-Year Guide to Family Discipleship https://discipleship.org/shop/family-discipleship-blueprint-a-year-by-year-guide-to-family-discipleship/ -- Becoming a Disciple Maker https://discipleship.org/shop/becoming-a-disciple-maker/ -- National Study: The State of Disciple Making Churches: A 10 Minute Visual Guide https://discipleship.org/shop/national-study-the-state-of-disciple-making-churches-a-10-minute-visual-guide/ -- Reaching & Discipling Women: A Guide to Women's Ministry in Your Church https://discipleship.org/shop/reaching-discipling-women-a-guide-to-womens-ministry-in-your-church/ Check out the following Books from Discipleship.org: -- Recreated to Be like God: Making Disciples in the Image of Jesus https://a.co/d/6DDvUrC -- King Jesus and the Beauty of Obedience-Based Discipleship https://a.co/d/7d85z6T -- The Disciple Maker's Handbook: Seven Elements of a Discipleship Lifestyle https://a.co/d/4ZHIbQz Take the FREE Disciple Maker Assessment: https://church-multiplication.com/disciplemaker/ Come to the The National Disciple Making Forum: https://discipleship.org/national-disciple-making-forum/ Listen - Disciple Maker's Podcast:  https://discipleship.org/resources/podcast/

Key Outcomes Scott Sullivan and John Spencer (Discipleship Team Leader at Sherwood Baptist  Church in Albany, GA) introduced FORMED, A Discipleship Culture Blueprint, a new resource developed over 2.5 years to help Georgia Baptist churches create disciple-making cultures rather than programs. This resource addresses the core question: How do we reach new people, connect them to the church, move them to spiritual maturity,  and launch them to multiply. Resource Overview FORMED Structure: • Four core elements: Real Relationships, Transformational Teaching, Disciple Making Environments, and Intentional Multiplication • Built from dozens of pastor roundtables identifying common church struggles. • Developed by Scott Sullivan, Ray Sullivan (now Pastor at First Waycross), and PJ  Dunn (overseeing Revitalization at the Georgia Baptist Mission Board) • Will be taught through six regional cohorts led by trained leaders, including John. Key Definitions: • Culture: The shared expression of beliefs, values, and rhythms that define an  organization's identity; "how it feels" rather than just mission or vision• Disciple (Georgia Baptist definition): A committed, passionate follower of Jesus  Christ, based on 2 Timothy 2:1-7's four generations of disciples and three-word pictures (soldier, athlete, farmer) Critical Leadership Questions Three essential questions every pastor should answer: • Do we have a culture of discipleship, and is it working? • Do you have a definition of a biblical disciple for your people? • Does the culture and success of the ministry depend solely on you as the leader? Core Principle: "I hope so is not a strategy" - churches cannot keep running the same play if it's not helping them win. Real Relationships Framework Foundation: Jesus invited disciples into a relationship ("follow me"), not a program - discipleship happens best within relational contexts. The Rebar Principle:• Like rebar tied together before concrete is poured creates tensile strength,  intentionally tied relationships provide reinforcement when storms come • Without tied relationships, ministry cracks under pressure • You cannot pour ministry on top of relationships you never tied together 2:00 AM Friendships: • Deep, loyal, hesed-type Old Testament connections that never walk away • Many mature believers lack these foundational relationships Sherwood Church Model Disciple Definition at Sherwood: Know Christ, Love God, Unite with Believers, Serve the World, and Entrust the Gospel - visible everywhere (classrooms, atrium, new member materials) to maintain cultural focus. Sherwood on Mission Class: • Equips members to live gospel-centered lives daily, not just share gospel facts • Most valuable component: hearing stories of others interacting with people in their  zones (work, home, neighborhood) • Available to share with other churches upon request Practical Implementation: • Michael Catt established Wednesday morning Cracker Barrel group with 5-6 men  who could speak candidly into his leadership • Prayer walking neighborhoods with an online sign-up chart tracking coverage across  Albany • Daily Bible reading groups (using MacArthur Daily Bible) meeting at 6:00 AM Overcoming Barriers to Connection Common Church Barriers: • Poor or insufficient signage around campus • Greeters who overwhelm rather than read people appropriately • "Holy huddles" that look inward rather than outward • Inadequate nursery facilities that parents don't trust • Inefficient processes (coffee stations, check-in) that create frustration. Key Insight: Confused people don't move; they wander - clear signage and processes are essential. Cultural Shift Required: • People want to be noticed, not just noted (Luke 19 - Jesus didn't just see  Zacchaeus, he went to his house) • New member classes must set expectations: "Your job as a disciple-maker is to  welcome people to your life, not just your seat." • Tell stories constantly - in baptisms, classrooms, social media, pulpit - to inspire and  give ideas Intentionality Over RandomnessMinistry Trap Warning: The managerial trap of settling to manage people rather than shepherd and disciple them - easier to manage groups than invest intimately in messy lives. Personal Disciplines for Leaders: • Start with personal abiding - "I can't lead what I don't do." • Distinguish between being in the Bible for your people (sermon prep) versus being in  the Bible for yourself • Pray specifically: "Lord, who do I invite in?" • Most successful ministry comes from one-on-one, one-on-two investments over time. Example: John invested ten years in a man who came hungover most mornings; now that man is leading a college ministry. Multiplication Mindset: • Invite younger leaders into discipleship groups to pass the torch • Equip them to replicate: "Now you go find some guys." • Story: A man moving to North Carolina took extra MacArthur Daily Bibles to start  groups there Practical Opportunities Beyond Sunday Services: • Partner with existing community services (food banks, deliveries) • Prayer walks in neighborhoods • Student car washes • Leverage natural contexts (pickleball example: introvert wife built new friendships,  led couple to church, provided support during medical crisis) Church Facility Design: North Metro Church built a massive foyer/mall effect holding 500 people, transforming culture by giving space for pre-service connection rather than herding people like cattle. Action Items • Georgia Baptist Mission Board Discipleship Team: Launch FORMED resource by the end of April, release four podcast episodes every two weeks for cohesive learning • Regional leaders (including John): Prepare to lead cohorts using  an overview/introduction approach (Matthew Gibb's piece to be distributed) • Churches interested in Sherwood's On Mission materials: Contact John Spencer at johns@sherwoodbaptist.net for manual/digital copies Closing Principle "A church that is easy to attend but hard to connect in will always struggle to multiply.  Bet the farm on relationships - Jesus did."

Are you tired, burned out, or tempted to quit making disciples? Pastor Jessica shares how she burned out at 27—and what God rebuilt in her—to teach us how to become RESILIENT disciple makers. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 1–2 and six and a half years as a Foursquare missionary in New Zealand, Pastor Jessica gives us three practical, biblical keys to lasting disciple making.

How do you keep making disciples for the long haul without burning out or growing weary? In this message, guest speaker and JD Missions Regional Coordinator Jessica Harkins shares “Resilient Disciple Making,” a practical and encouraging teaching from the life of Paul and 1 Thessalonians. Learn how to build the right team, model the message with your life, and stay rooted in God's love as you faithfully make disciples.Bible Verses:

Discover six simple, repeatable methods seen in every successful disciple making system. Learn how to do all six simultaneously. Go from the average 20% success to 95% of your people in discipleship and making disciples. Guaranteed.   Stay informed - Get our newsletter:  http://eepurl.com/hPViAr Get Discipleship.org's premium Podcast Feed: https://disciplemakerspodcast.supercast.com/  Check out the following eBooks from Discipleship.org: -- What Is Church? And How Important Is It?  https://discipleship.org/shop/what-is-church-and-how-important-is-it/ -- Family Discipleship Blueprint: A Year-by-Year Guide to Family Discipleship https://discipleship.org/shop/family-discipleship-blueprint-a-year-by-year-guide-to-family-discipleship/ -- Becoming a Disciple Maker https://discipleship.org/shop/becoming-a-disciple-maker/ -- National Study: The State of Disciple Making Churches: A 10 Minute Visual Guide https://discipleship.org/shop/national-study-the-state-of-disciple-making-churches-a-10-minute-visual-guide/ -- Reaching & Discipling Women: A Guide to Women's Ministry in Your Church https://discipleship.org/shop/reaching-discipling-women-a-guide-to-womens-ministry-in-your-church/ Check out the following Books from Discipleship.org: -- Recreated to Be like God: Making Disciples in the Image of Jesus https://a.co/d/6DDvUrC -- King Jesus and the Beauty of Obedience-Based Discipleship https://a.co/d/7d85z6T -- The Disciple Maker's Handbook: Seven Elements of a Discipleship Lifestyle https://a.co/d/4ZHIbQz Take the FREE Disciple Maker Assessment: https://church-multiplication.com/disciplemaker/ Come to the The National Disciple Making Forum: https://discipleship.org/national-disciple-making-forum/ Listen - Disciple Maker's Podcast:  https://discipleship.org/resources/podcast/

Most believers say Scripture is central, but in real life, experience often ends up calling the shots. In this episode, Dave and Mark unpack why disciple-making pathways are not invented from scratch, but discovered from the Word of God and lived out in real places like work, school pickup, business, and everyday relationships. They use the Wesleyan Quadrilateral, Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience, to show why the order matters. The payoff is simple: stop letting your experiences reinterpret the Bible, and start letting Scripture reshape how you move through the world.Save Your Seat for the "Lost to Leader" 45 Min Zoom Lab next month: ⁠⁠https://www.covomultipliers.com/from-lost-to-leader.html⁠⁠⁠Find Dave on Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@damillertime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And Mark on Substack: ⁠⁠https://substack.com/@multiplyingdisciples⁠

Foundational disciple-making books for living all in on mission with Jesus, becoming a disciple who makes disciples.These are some of the books that have shaped my disciple making journey. I would put each of these on the "must-read" list for anyone who wants to grow as a disciple maker. Learn more at 12Church.net Take the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-courseDiscover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.comLearn more about 12Church: https://12church.netGet access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:https://www.12church.net/toolsThe 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dnahttps://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples. It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.

Carson sits down with Leighton, Caydyn, and Jerod to talk about their journey of disciple-making and what it's looked like to walk closely with Chris Moix in a D-group setting.They share how abiding in God's Word has brought real transformation in their lives, shaping how they think, live, and follow Jesus daily. Rooted in John 15:1–17, this conversation highlights what it means to remain in Christ, walk in obedience, and begin bearing fruit that multiplies.

What if your biggest disciple-making problem is not failure, but aiming at "success" and getting something different than how Jesus defines it?In this episode, Mark and Dave unpack why a production mindset can quietly turn people into projects and push us to “innovate our way out of success.” They show how Jesus defines success through time, transformation, relationship, and reproduced lifestyle, not quick outputs. This matters because if you define success wrong, you may eventually get exactly what you asked for and realize it is not the kingdom fruit you wanted.Save Your Seat for the "Lost to Leader" 45 Min Zoom Lab next month: ⁠https://www.covomultipliers.com/from-lost-to-leader.html⁠⁠Find Dave on Substack: ⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@damillertime⁠⁠⁠⁠And Mark on Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@multiplyingdisciples⁠

See the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/8EV6KYq7xIAThese books are neither Christian nor about disciple-making! Yet the lessons in them have huge implications for how we should engage on mission. Learn more at 12Church.net Take the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-courseDiscover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.comLearn more about 12Church: https://12church.netGet access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:https://www.12church.net/toolsThe 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dnahttps://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples. It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.

Carson and Michael sit down with Chris Moix, a co-laborer in the Brown to Green Disciple Making Network, and Derek Altom of D6 Family Ministries, a ministry focused on discipleship in both the church and the home.In this episode, they dive into the importance of making disciples who make disciples and what intentional disciple-making really looks like. This isn't just about a program, it's about people. It's about getting back to what we see Jesus doing in His Word: calling people to follow Him, to die to themselves, and to go and multiply.

This week we continue our series thru the book of Titus called "Healthy Church". This weeks message is from Pastor Cole Tawney called “Healthy Disciple Making”. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to go and “make disciples” which means that our own knowledge and spiritual growth does not end with us, but instead is the continuing story in others. Thanks for watching!

What if the "success" of growing a large church is actually hiding a shallow reality of disciple-making?In this catalytic conversation, David Putman - author of Detox for the Overly Religious and founder of Planting the Gospel - shares the "divine encounter" that forced him to stop measuring the crowd and start measuring the kingdom. After growing a church to 2,500 people, David realized that while the church was big, the discipleship was thin.Discover the 5-3-2 Framework, an "operating system" for the church that moved from one pastor to generational disciple-making in 46 cities across five countries. Learn how to transition from "programming" your church to "releasing" a movement, why three is the perfect number for transformation, and how to use the "S.O.W.I.N.G." method to turn daily scripture reading into an external mission.It's time to move the cookies to the bottom shelf. Stop discipling for information and start actually making disciples of Jesus.Key Insights:03:46 – The Divine Encounter: When the Holy Spirit asks, "You believe, but will you follow?"05:42 – The 2020 Pivot: Creating the simplest disciple-making tool for a "rebooting" pastor.08:25 – Defining a Disciple: Learning to live like Him, love like Him, and leave what He left behind.09:41 – The 5-3-2 Framework: Breaking down the 5 principles, 3 relationships, and 2 rhythms.10:40 – The Gospels as Curriculum13:30 – The Microgroup Secret: Why the number three is hard to hide in and easy to maneuver.16:30 – Shifting the goal of discipleship from "knowing more" to "following better."20:40 – The S.O.W.I.N.G. Method: Six questions that bridge internal growth with external evangelism.29:14 – Gathered vs. Scattered: How to track your church's impact on people you never see on Sunday.31:42 – Finding the "Good Soil": Why pastors should stop training the 1,000 and start looking for the "One."Resources Mentioned:The 5-3-2 Disciple-Making Journal by David PutmanDetox for the Overly Religious by David PutmanPlanting the Gospel: https://www.plantingthegospel.comEric Bryant's website: https://www.ericbryant.orgInnovative Church Leaders Newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter for a chance to win one of David's disciple-making journals and other great resources. https://www.innovativechurchleaders.org/join-usFollow Innovative Church Leaders:Helping pastors experience and bring renewal through Spirit-led innovation.Website: https://www.innovativechurchleaders.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleadersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeadersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleadersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@innovativechurchleadersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/Receive the Free Guide: "Why Innovation Matters and Our Innovative God" by signing up for our email newsletter at https://www.innovativechurchleaders.org/join-usTake our FREE Pastoral Health Checkup: https://pastoral-health.scoreapp.com/#ChurchLeadership #DiscipleMaking #Microgroups #KingdomGrowth #SpiritLed #InnovativeChurchLeaders #Evangelism #PastoralRenewal #JesusCentered #MovementMaking

Takeaway: Disciple-making culture grows when people know the aim, have the skill, and take ownership.   Action Step: Ask where your church is weakest — clarity, training, or ownership — and start there.    Show Notes: Watch Us On YouTube  Justin's Website Tony's Website Navigators Church Ministries The Follow2Lead Podcast

The work of discipleship is the joy and calling of the local church. This session focuses on the importance of disciple-making and the power that is unlocked in the ministries of the church and the surrounding community.

In Part 2 of Ralph's conversation with Tim Goodman, the discussion moves from personal calling to the realities of leading through disruption, and rebuilding on the other side.Tim unpacks the deeper theological crisis behind the Methodist split, explaining why the issues went far beyond surface-level debates and struck at the core of Scripture, salvation, and the nature of truth itself. From there, he shares the behind-the-scenes story of stepping away from the United Methodist Church—navigating tension, uncertainty, and the very real cost of obedience.You'll hear how God led Tim to Cornerstone Church in Ohio in what can only be described as a perfectly timed landing, and how he began rebuilding a culture of disciple-making from the ground up. Alongside Ralph Moore, Tim walks through the practical steps they've taken to shift from stagnant small groups to multiplying, Scripture-centered “life groups” that are creating space for real growth and new people.This is a conversation about:Leading when everything feels uncertainMaking hard theological decisions with graceRebuilding a church culture around discipleshipAnd learning to adapt models without losing the missionIf you're trying to move your church from maintenance to movement, or figuring out how to lead after a major transition, this episode is full of practical wisdom and hard-won insight.

Disciple making isn't a program—it was never meant to be. The goal is creating a culture where disciple making becomes the core DNA of our churches and organizations, inside and out. This session will unpack the essential building blocks for cultivating that culture: equipping everyday believers, reaching fourth-generation disciple-making and beyond, discipling people both to Jesus and in Jesus, and expanding the impact of disciple making from our local corner to the corners of our city, region, and to the corners of the world. This is possible with an intentional strategy. Check out Discipleship.org for resources on disciple making: https://discipleship.org/resources/   

What if the biggest thing you're missing in ministry… is right in front of you? In this episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards shares a powerful message on how prayer changes your awareness, your leadership, and your ability to see what God is doing around you. Drawing from insights by Mark Batterson's 40-Day Prayer Challenge and biblical teachings from Colossians, Ephesians, and Habakkuk, this episode explores how prayer transforms you into what Doug calls a "first-class noticer."

Dr. Tiffany Schatz of The Christian Medical and Dental Association addresses assisted suicide policies like Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) and those of other countries and some US states.  The reason for allowing it continue to grow, including those who have treatable conditions.  She also addresses the International Olympic Committee's recent decision to restrict biological men from participating in women's athletic competition.  Vick Green, co-author of "Movement-Ready Church," addresses how often we focus on the wrong metrics for what it means to be a successful church.  Are those attending becoming more like Jesus and reaching their community? Activity doesn't equal transformation.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

In the final part of Ralph Moore's conversation with Peyton Jones, the discussion turns practical: How does disciple making actually happen in everyday life?As Peyton prepares to launch his new book Discipology at the Exponential Conference, he and Ralph reflect on the deeper principles behind multiplying disciples—and why the church often misses the simple patterns Jesus modeled. Ralph shares stories of learning to connect with people through simple curiosity—like asking a waitress about her tattoos or offering to pray for someone in a restaurant. Those ordinary conversations often become the starting point for spiritual transformation.Peyton explains that disciple making doesn't begin with programs or sermons but with something much simpler: Following Jesus and bringing someone along with you.

Check out Discipleship.org for resources on disciple making: https://discipleship.org/resources/  Join us at the 2026 National Disciple Making Forum: https://discipleship.org/2026-national-disciple-making-forum/  Why the great commission teaches obedience based disciple making.

Disciple-making Community.  (With guest speaker Nancy Sugikawa)Ingredients for becoming a disciple-making community.

Join us for the 2026 National Disciple Making Forum: https://discipleship.org/2026-national-disciple-making-forum/ Check out the Church Disciple Making Culture Assessment: https://discipleship.org/disciple-making-culture/  Stay informed - Get our newsletter:  http://eepurl.com/hPViAr In this episode Josh and Bobby Harrington continue their conversation on the seven practices of disciple making churches, drawn from a study of nine high‑impact congregations. They unpack each practice. Listeners will find actionable guidance, real church stories, and resources (including the book and a national forum) to help their church move from attractional programming to a culture of disciples who make disciples.

Justin Gentry joins the podcast to talk about the biblical importance of confessing sin, the transition of Del-View Church toward an elder-led model, and how Brown to Green disciple-making is helping believers grow and multiply disciples. The conversation centers on humility, biblical leadership, and building healthy churches that make disciples.

Join us for the 2026 National Disciple Making Forum: https://discipleship.org/2026-national-disciple-making-forum/ Check out the Church Disciple Making Culture Assessment: https://discipleship.org/disciple-making-culture/  Stay informed - Get our newsletter:  http://eepurl.com/hPViAr   Josh Howard and Dr. Bobby Harrington discuss their new book, The Seven Practices of Disciple Making, and the research that uncovered North American churches that actually multiply disciples. They explain the level system, the surprising finding that fewer than 5% of churches had reproducing disciple making cultures, and how nine Level 5 churches were identified through objective assessment and interviews. The episode highlights practical takeaways for church leaders: define what a disciple is, mobilize everyday members (not just paid staff), measure real disciple making outcomes, and explore resources like the National Disciple Making Forum and the book to help build a multiplying culture.

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Are you looking to spark deeper spiritual growth among the women in your church? In the latest episode of the Women's Ministry Toolbox podcast, Cyndee Ownbey explores practical, scripture-rooted ways to make discipleship a core part of your ministry.Cyndee reveals why intentional discipleship is vital, how to create a discipleship-focused culture, and shares 5 practical ways to encourage disciple-making—including organic relationships, sharing testimonies, and providing leader training. Don't miss inspiring biblical examples, creative solutions for busy women, and actionable steps to move your ministry forward! Tune in to get equipped and inspired on your discipleship journey.Links mentioned in this episode: Robby Gallaty's Book Replicate: https://amzn.to/4cGBD6E (affiliate link)Disciple Her Book Review: https://womensministrytoolbox.com/discipleship-resource-disciple-her/READ Inductive Bible Study Method: https://womensministrytoolbox.com/read-bible-studyBack to the Bible Research: https://www.backtothebible.org/scripture-absorptionThank you for listening to the Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast. You'll find additional women's ministry resources below.Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources: Sign Up for My Email List - https://bit.ly/wmtbemail Website – https://womensministrytoolbox.com/ Online Store – https://womensministrytoolboxshop.com/ Online Training – https://womensministrytoolbox.teachable.com/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/womensministrytoolbox/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensministrytoolboxcommunity/ Women's Ministry Essentials on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wmtoolboxYou can connect with Cyndee via Facebook, Instagram (@womensministrytoolbox), and email (cyndee@womensministrytoolbox.com).

Takeaway: One on two builds shared formation, not solo growth.   Action Step: Consider trying a one on two discipling triad and see for yourself!     Show Notes:   Watch Us On YouTube  Justin's Website Tony's Website Navigators Church Ministries The Follow2Lead Podcast

In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton Jones sits down with pastor, author, and leadership coach Joey Cook to explore a creative and rapidly growing approach to disciple making—right on the golf course.Joey shares his journey of faith, from growing up in a small Ozark Mountains church to discovering the deeper relational love of God that now fuels his ministry and leadership. That personal transformation has shaped his passion to help people experience the love of the Father and extend it to others. The conversation centers around a unique disciple-making movement happening inside golf communities around the world. Through a partnership with PGA professionals and the Bible Caddy podcast, Joey and others are helping launch “feature groups” at country clubs—spaces where golfers gather, build friendships, study Scripture, and talk honestly about life and faith.What began as a simple idea has quickly multiplied to more than 160 groups globally, connecting believers and non-believers alike through shared passions and authentic conversations about the gospel.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Connect with Bible Caddie by emailing groups@biblecaddie.comDiscipologyBook.comReliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingThanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We're here to help you go where no one else is going and do what no one else is doing to reach people, no one else is reaching.Make sure to review and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast service to help us connect with more church planters.

Join us for the 2026 National Disciple Making Forum: https://discipleship.org/2026-national-disciple-making-forum/  Host Josh Howard interviews Alice Matagora from The Navigators about making disciple making accessible and repeatable. They discuss her journey, research from her book, and practical ways to invite others into everyday spiritual rhythms. Key takeaways: keep disciple making simple, start where you are (fumble forward), identify your personal "why," and invite people into real life so they can learn by watching and repeating. Alice also shares resources and will speak at the National Disciple making Forum in Houston.

In this episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards challenges youth pastors, ministry volunteers, and parents to examine the difference between serving God out of duty and serving Him out of obedience. Drawing from Matthew 7, the teachings of Oswald Chambers, and reflections from decades of ministry leadership, Doug explores how faithfulness in small acts of obedience can create ripple effects that influence generations. This episode also reflects on the legacy of ministry leaders who invest quietly in others and how their impact multiplies far beyond what they ever see. You'll discover: • Why obedience to God is different from ministry driven by obligation • How "duty" can weigh down leaders while obedience brings spiritual energy • The powerful ripple effect of investing in students and relationships • Why faithful ministry often impacts thousands long after we are gone • The importance of prayer, stillness, and seeking God's direction • How small acts of faithfulness can lead to world-changing influence Doug also shares a prayer challenge inspired by the early church and reminds leaders that God often builds the future through people who are simply faithful in what seems small today. Whether you serve as a youth pastor, volunteer leader, educator, or parent discipling the next generation, this episode will encourage you to keep serving — not from pressure or expectation — but from obedience to the voice of God. ✨ The seeds you plant today may become the faith foundations of generations you will never meet. _________________________________________________________________________________

This is a session from the Practical(ly) Pastoring Conference. Chad Williams, lead teaching pastor at Building 28 in Clearwater and former church planter and Chick-fil-A leader, argues that many churches accidentally build discipleship like a corporate ladder. The result is efficiency without formation, status without maturity, and a system where people feel stuck. Using the 1911 South Pole race as a vivid illustration, Chad reframes disciple making as lanes, not levels: same destination, different pace, different proximity, different responsibilities. He grounds the model in Jesus' own practice with the 72, the 12, and the 3, then offers a practical framework for churches to clarify the destination, define disciple focuses, identify lanes, and implement resources at different speeds.Key takeawaysA shared destination does not require identical movementLevels organize people, lanes develop peopleLevels unintentionally create status and shame, Jesus' leadership is about carrying, not climbingJesus discipled in concentric circles, 72, 12, 3, same mission, different proximity and paceThe goal of discipleship is not a position, it's a person, ChristlikenessBuild a clear destination language, then choose a few disciple focuses for everyoneLanes let people change pace without feeling demoted, seasons change, lanes can tooPotential is found in the gap between vision and execution, most churches do not have a vision problem, they have an execution problem

In This Episode, We Talk About:Why relationship is the foundation of real disciple-makingThe importance of Scripture as “stakes in the ground” for your lifeWhy discipleship must flow from personal intimacy with JesusThe role of patience and why growth almost never happens overnightCommon fears that hold people back (feeling unqualified, awkward, or unsure)Why asking good questions matters more than having all the answersWhy faithfulness, not visible results, is the measure of successThe surprising gift disciple-making gives back to you

Take the Individual Disciple Making Assessment: https://discipleship.org/disciple-maker-assessment-info/ Join us for the 2026 National Disciple Making Forum: https://discipleship.org/2026-national-disciple-making-forum/  In this episode Josh interviews Dr. Bobby Harrington, founder of Discipleship.org, about Jesus-style disciple making, the five levels of disciple making culture, and how assessments help individuals and churches grow. They discuss the distinctions between Discipleship.org and Renew.org, share findings from national studies, and highlight emerging Level Five churches and resources to help churches reproduce disciples who make disciples. Listeners are invited to take the personal and church assessments at discipleship.org and to join the National Disciple-Making Forum to learn practical practices for intentional, multiplying disciple-making. Take the Church Disciple Making Assessment: https://discipleship.org/disciple-making-culture/

In this episode of Youth Worker on Fire, Doug Edwards sits down with Doug Holliday, global disciple-making leader and Executive Director of Sonlife, for a powerful conversation about Israel, youth ministry, and the next generation's worldview. After traveling together to Israel, they reflect on: • Why ministry leaders chose to go despite global tension • What they witnessed at the Nova Festival site and memorials • How media narratives shape the next generation's thinking • Why so many students don't understand the history of Israel • The difference between soundbite culture and biblical context • How youth pastors can disciple students toward a biblical worldview • Why walking where Jesus walked changes how you read Scripture • The spiritual significance of Israel in end-times prophecy This episode challenges youth pastors, ministry volunteers, Christian educators, and parents to move beyond headlines and help students think deeply, historically, and biblically. In a world where social media shapes truth, youth leaders must equip students to filter culture through Scripture — not the other way around. If you care about: ✔ Disciple-making youth ministry ✔ Helping students think critically ✔ Teaching biblical worldview ✔ Navigating Israel conversations wisely ✔ Strengthening the next generation's faith This episode is for you. _________________________________________________________________________________

Visit Renew.org to sign up for our email newsletter and be the first to know about new content, books and resources.  https://renew.org/ Join RENEW.org at an upcoming event: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Join RENEW.org's Newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Aligning Your Church for Disciple Making: Five Shifts, One Mission This session is on aligning churches around Jesus' method of intentional, relational disciple making. They share personal ministry journeys and describe the challenge of shifting established, often attractional church systems toward obedience-based disciple making rooted in the Great Commission (Matthew 28) and maturity in Christ (Colossians 1). Using an iPhone vs. Android operating system metaphor, they argue disciple making can't be added as a side program but must reshape the whole church. They present research findings that fewer than 5% of U.S. churches have a culture rooted in Jesus-style disciple making and outline four core practices seen in exemplary churches: convictional leadership, a contextual and reproducible model, high expectations, and cultural alignment. 00:00 Welcome & Why Disciple-Making Alignment Matters 04:03 Jeff Story: From Slogans to a Disciple-Making Culture 08:23 Paul: Leaving Membership Metrics for Making Disciples 13:24 Training Process Overview + The iPhone vs. Droid ‘Operating System' Metaphor 18:59 State of Disciple-Making in North America + Jesus' Intentional Relational Method 21:40 The Great Commission Explained: ‘Make Disciples' and Obedience-Based Faith 27:09 Beyond ‘Evangelism' vs ‘Discipleship': One Mission—Salvation to Maturity 32:38 Bobby's Journey: Coleman, Church Systems, Disciple Shift, and Renew's Theology 41:07 Research Findings: Why Most Churches Aren't Disciple-Making Churches 44:57 The 4 Core Practices: Convictional Leadership, Model, Expectations, Alignment 50:09 Why Revelation's First 3 Chapters Matter Most (Jesus & the Churches) 52:38 Legacy Church Challenge: Shifting to a Discipleship Culture Without Blowing It Up 54:05 Defining a Disciple: Follow Jesus, Be Changed, Join the Mission 56:01 Personal Discipleship Story: Learning to Make Disciples Who Make Disciples 57:24 Why People Struggle to Disciple: The Baseball Analogy 01:00:15 Early Momentum & Staff Culture Change: Baptisms, Next Steps, Monday Stories 01:02:01 The Discipleship Mandate ‘Cumulative': Jesus, Church, NT, Leaders, Gathering 01:11:43 Alignment Killers: Competing Agendas, Wrong Metrics, Instant-Result Expectations 01:13:36 10 Levers to Use (Not Demonize): Large Church, Sunday, Pulpit, Tradition, Doctrine 01:23:20 Five-Part Roadmap: Missional, Theological, Philosophical, Organizational, Relational 01:27:57 Break, Then Missional Alignment Deep Dive: Love God, Love People, Then Make Disciples 01:32:38 Avoiding Counterfeit Missions: Tradition, Buildings, and Other Substitutes 01:33:20 C.S. Lewis on the Church's One Job: Make Disciples 01:34:12 Mission-Driven vs Member-Driven (and Keeping Jesus' Mission Central) 01:35:04 Theological Alignment: Why Clarity Is Kindness 01:36:52 Beyond ‘Essentials/Non-Essentials': A Better Doctrine Framework 01:42:29 A Replicable System for Teaching Core Doctrine (Catechism DNA) 01:44:35 Micro Groups & ‘Trust and Follow Jesus': Simple, Proven, Reproducible 01:47:42 Philosophical Alignment: The Jesus Way—Intentional, Relational, Transformational 01:52:29 Organizational Alignment: Leading Change Without Blowing Up the Church 02:00:26 Relational Alignment: Love, Conflict, and the Messiness of Real Discipleship 02:11:31 Next Steps & Final Charge: Join the Alignment Training + Keep Making Disciples https://renew.org/ Check out the following from RENEW.org: Events: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Videos: https://renew.org/media/videos/ Podcasts: https://renew.org/media/podcasts/ Articles: https://renew.org/articles/ Free eBooks: https://renew.org/resources/free-ebooks/ Books: https://renew.org/resources/books/ Audiobooks: https://renew.org/resources/audiobooks/ Sermon Tools: https://renew.org/resources/sermon-tools/ Job Board: https://jobs.renew.org/ Renew University: https://renewuniversity.org/ Real Life Theology Conversations: https://renew.org/rltc/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Get our Premium podcast feed featuring all the breakout sessions from the RENEW gathering early.  https://reallifetheologypodcast.supercast.com/  Be sure to like, subscribe and follow on social media!  You can find us on: Instagram: @the.renew.network  Facebook: Renew.org  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RENEWnetwork Twitter: @therenewnetwork TikTok: the.renew.network  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RENEW

In this powerful conversation, Peyton sits down with his longtime mentor and friend, Larry Walkemeyer, to unpack why disciple-making must come before church multiplication, and why so many movements stall when they skip that step.Drawing from themes in Discipology and Larry's forthcoming book The Making of a Multiplier, this episode explores the deep connection between time, teaching, and tactics — the three rhythms of Jesus' disciple-making strategy that ultimately led to explosive Kingdom impact.Larry shares:Why the priesthood of all believers is the theological foundation of mobilizationHow relational disciple-making fuels true multiplicationA powerful personal vision that reshaped his ministry philosophyWhy you can't teach multiplication into existence The difference between a “lake mentality” and a “river mentality” churchYou'll also hear stories of everyday believers who became disciple-makers simply because someone walked closely with them long enough for the fire to catch.If you're passionate about church planting, leadership development, or seeing movements multiply, this episode will challenge you to slow down, go deep, and mobilize before you multiply.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:DiscipologyBook.comReliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingThanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We're here to help you go where no one else is going and do what no one else is doing to reach people, no one else is reaching.Make sure to review and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast service to help us connect with more church planters.

We often think of kings as powerful rulers sitting in palaces, demanding service. But what if the Gospel of Matthew reveals a King who did the exact opposite? In a culture obsessed with status, wealth, and power, the true story of Jesus offers a radical alternative that feels both dangerous and incredibly freeing.This isn't just a history lesson about a book in the Bible. It is a look at why the message of Jesus was so revolutionary that it got Him killed and why it still challenges everything we know about success today. We dive into the Gospel of Matthew to uncover a Kingdom where the poor are blessed, the weak are strong, and greatness is defined by how much you serve, not how much you own.If you are tired of a version of Christianity that feels like just a list of rules, or if you're wondering if Jesus is actually relevant to your modern life, this episode is for you. Discover the King who meets you in your mess, values your heart over your performance, and invites you into a story that is still being written.SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate0:00 - HOOK – WHAT IF IT'S ALL TRUE?0:32 - INTRO – MATTHEW: THE KING AND HIS KINGDOM0:52 - SECTION 1 – THE KING'S UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL (GENEALOGY + BETHLEHEM + KINGDOM AT HAND)2:08 - SECTION 2 – JESUS' TEACHING: THE KINGDOM TURNS EVERYTHING UPSIDE DOWN (SERMON ON THE MOUNT + PRAYER + MERCY)4:08 - SECTION 3 – THE CROSS: THE KING'S THRONE (TRIAL, CRUCIFIXION, TORN CURTAIN)4:32 - SECTION 4 – THE RESURRECTION + GREAT COMMISSION (EMPTY TOMB, AUTHORITY, DISCIPLE-MAKING)5:48 - CALL TO ACTION – READ MATTHEW FOR 10 MINUTES A DAY (30-DAY CHALLENGE)6:19 - OUTRO – SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, BINMIN.ORGJOIN the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT WITH BINMIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Questions?: info@binmin.orgPODCAST RESOURCES: More from Binmin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEAVE A REVIEW on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “Disciples Making Disciples,” with a discussion with Lana Silk about the happenings in Iran. Lana is the President and Chief Executive Officer for Transform Iran, a Christian organization that shares the gospel in Iran. Lana passionately works to help bring freedom to the people of Iran through ministry and humanitarian aid. Then we had Dr. Eric Redmond join us to discuss the importance of intentional disciple-making. Dr. Redmond is a Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute, and he is the Executive Director of Moody’s Theological Seminary Center for Compelling Biblical Preaching. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Listener Calls (Spiritual Metaphors) [12:01] Lana Silk Interview [47:07 ] Dr. Eric Redmond Interview [1:04:31] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do Van Halen, St. Paul's Cathedral, and a boring radio station have in common?For Kris Langham, they were all part of the journey that led him to faith.In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton Jones and Pete Mitchell sit down with Kris Langham, founder of Through the Word, to unpack his remarkable salvation story and the vision behind one of the most accessible Bible engagement tools in the world.Kris shares how a simple audio Bible teaching format grew into Through the Word, a free app with a 10-minute audio guide for every chapter of the Bible (now approaching 1 million users).But this conversation goes deeper than technology.Together, the guys explore:Why most Christians feel anxiety when they hear “go make disciples”The critical difference between discipleship and disciple-makingHow we often reproduce the way we were discipled, for better or worseWhy disciple-making moves at the speed of relationshipHow introverts might actually make the best disciple-makersHow the new Discipology Plan inside the Through the Word app helps everyday believers follow Jesus and take someone with themResources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:DiscipologyBook.comReliant Mission: reliant.org/cppNewBreed TrainingThanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We're here to help you go where no one else is going and do what no one else is doing to reach people, no one else is reaching.Make sure to review and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast service to help us connect with more church planters.

This GoMission episode explores what happens when God shares His heart for a people and invites someone to join Him in His work. Erik recounts how God burdened him for France through prayer, compassion, and tears, long before any plans were made or steps were taken. The conversation highlights God's active work in a spiritually dark nation and shows how shared compassion often becomes the pathway to disciple-making and lasting fruit.Topics DiscussedWhat it looks like when God shares His heart for lost peopleCompassion as an invitation into God's missionEarly preparation God uses later in lifeThe spiritual condition of France and its searching cultureIntercession, prayer, and burden for a nationDiscovery-style Bible studies and disciple-makingMoving ministry beyond pastor-centered modelsLay missions and nontraditional paths to the fieldTrusting God's leading regardless of life stageKey TakeawaysWhen God shares His heart, He often begins with compassion before directionA burden for the lost is not emotionalism but spiritual alignmentFrance is spiritually dark yet deeply thoughtful and searchingDisciple-making flourishes when believers engage Scripture personallyObedience does not require a traditional missionary pathwayIt is never too late to respond to God's invitationDo you have a story of gospel advance or a burden for a specific people group? We'd love to hear it. Whether it's a few sentences or a detailed update, send it to gomission@theegeneration.org.GoMission, hosted by Mark Gillmore, is a monthly missions-focused program that introduces young people to the people, stories, and opportunities God is using around the world to build His church. If you've been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.