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Bro. Jeff Christopherson

Brett interviews Jeff Christopherson about his book, Once You See, a novel which communicates several important lessons for contemporary Christians and how they think about the church and what God desires for them in relationship to the church. To order a copy of Once You See, go HERE.

Jeff Christopherson shares the touching story of how hundreds of lives were changed forever when a young married couple decided to watch a movie together.

On this Ephesiology Podcast, Andrew and Michael are joined by Jeff Christopherson, again. Jeff updates us on the reception of his book, Once You See: Seven Temptations of the Western Church. He gives us more of the context and birth of the book which came out of his interactions with 1600 churches during COVID. To … Continue reading "Episode 167: Jeff Christopherson, Again"

In this best of Mornings with Carmen, Jeff Christopherson, author of "Once You See: Seven Temptations of the Western Church: A Novel," concludes looking at some of the key temptations our churches deal with and offers some Kingdom correctives. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In this best of Mornings with Carmen, Jeff Christopherson, author of "Once You See: Seven Temptations of the Western Church: A Novel," continues looking at some of the key temptations our churches deal with and offers some Kingdom correctives. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In this best of Mornings with Carmen, Jeff Christopherson, author of "Once You See: Seven Temptations of the Western Church: A Novel," continues looking at some of the key temptations our churches deal with and offers some Kingdom correctives. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In this best of Mornings with Carmen, Jeff Christopherson, author of "Once You See: Seven Temptations of the Western Church: A Novel," outlines why we refer to the term of the church much more than the Kingdom of God.  He then goes more in depth regarding the first of the temptations:  philosophicalism. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Matt Naismith is joined by Jeff Christopherson, Director of Church Planting Canada, to discuss Jeff's own personal church planting journey, how personal preferences get in the way of Christ's mission and what the future of church planting in Canada could look like. Jeff is an author, missiologist, church planter, husband, father and grandfather. His most recent book, "Once You See: Seven Temptations of the Western Church," is available wherever books are found. To learn more about Church Planting Canada, please visit https://www.churchplantingcanada.ca/. 

Dr. Matthew Sleeth and Carmen wrap up their conversation around the 10 pillars of the Christian faith, looking at the power of gratitude and how it transforms our hearts and attitudes. Church planter Jeff Christopherson, author of the novel "Once You See," talks about the temptation of paternalism, seeing our Western way of doing church as the best way and that majority world Christians should follow our ways. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

As we mourn with and reflect on the tragic wildfires in Hawaii, Carmen poses the question to us - if your home were about to be destroyed, what would you take with you? Political perspectives are normal and necessary for healthy and functioning democracies, but our highest allegiance is to God's Kingdom. Executive Director of the Canada National Baptist Convention and author Jeff Christopherson share from his book, "Once You See: Seven Temptations of the Western Church." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith addresses the special election in Ohio regarding an amendment to the state constitution that would make future changes to the constitution more difficult.  Much of this has to do with a future ballot initiative regarding making abortion a constitutional right. Missiologist Jeff Christopherson, author of "Once You See," talks about the temptation to think pragmatically regarding the growth of your individual congregation without concern for the overall body of Christ within your community. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith looks at the mischaracterization of Florida's new approved standards for teaching African-American history, and talks about how such straw-man tactics weaken our republic. Jeff Christopherson, author of "Once You See," talks about the problem of passively waiting for people to come to your church to share the gospel instead of actively seeking out the lost where they are. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith talks about the significance of the new Michigan pronoun bill and how we define our family trees. Jeff Christopherson, author of “Once You See: Seven Temptations of the Western Church: A Novel,” shares why the mission of living for Christ is so much bigger than how the machinery of the church is operating. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Carmen talks about reading the signs of the times and preparing ourselves to live in the midst of what's happening and the danger of living in a spirit of unforgiveness. Jeff Christopherson, author of “Once You See: Seven Temptations of the Western Church: A Novel,” outlines the temptation of professionalism in the Church and the need to always focus on making disciples. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In this second part of the conversation, Travis and Jeff discuss the mindset shift needed to embrace God's work in the world today. What is that shift? Can anyone make it? What are the ramifications if we do? They continue their discussion of Jeff's newest book, Once You See: Seven Temptations of the Western Church: A Novel (100 Movements, 2022). Jeff is an author, leader, speaker, missiologist, and movement catalyst. He has served as the Executive Director of the Canadian National Baptist Convention, Executive Director at Church Planting Canada, and Co-Founder and Chief Missiologist at Church Multiplication Institute. Learn more about 100Movements.Check out the NLT.Sign up for the Apollos Watered newsletter.Help water-thirsty souls by partnering with Apollos Watered!

What happens when Jesus refugees from the majority world enter into a megachurch in the south? Have you seen God work in churches in the West in similar ways that we hear about in the majority world? Are pastors in the West today more concerned about the Sunday experience and the metrics of growth that they really don't know how to "make disciples"? Jeff Christopherson addresses this and so much more in his newest book, Once You See: Seven Temptations of the Western Church: A Novel (100 Movements, 2022). Jeff is an author, leader, speaker, missiologist, and movement catalyst. He has served as the Executive Director of the Canadian National Baptist Convention, Executive Director at Church Planting Canada, and Co-Founder and Chief Missiologist at Church Multiplication Institute. Travis and Jeff discuss the current state of evangelicalism and how evangelicalism has become stuck in a certain form of ministry built on principles of attraction within a high Christendom culture, but as they show, the culture has shifted and God is doing a new work. What is it? What is it going to look like? Listen in to find out! Learn more about 100Movements.Check out the NLT.Sign up for the Apollos Watered newsletter.Help water-thirsty souls by partnering with Apollos Watered!

The Washington Stand's Ben Johnson talks about the many layers involved with major cities failing and making it hard for people who would like to stay, like we're seeing in San Francisco.  Jeff Christopherson, author of “Once You See: Seven Temptations of the Western Church: A Novel,” shares about the journey God calls us to take with Him, in the midst of our weakness. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith talks about the difference between having a saving knowledge versus just doing the right things and why many don't see the need for God in their lives. Jeff Christopherson, author of "Once You See: Seven Temptations of the Western Church: A Novel," outlines why we refer to the term of the church much more than the Kingdom of God. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In this episode Richard talks with Jeff Christopherson who was first on the show in episode 98. Jeff is a missiologist, movement catalyst, and author. He leads Church Planting Canada and Canadian National Baptist Convention and is the founder of Send Network and co-founder of Church Multiplication Institute. His new book, Once You See It, is out now and available here. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click here. RESOURCES: Find out more and register for the Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop here. CONNECT: Follw Jeff on Twitter. Follow Richard on Twitter. Follow Richard on Facebook. Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com.

Not very often do you get a chance to look into the future. Have you ever wondered where we have been, what's been wrong and where we are going as churches in the west? How does that affect worship services and worship leading? Join Austin as he has these conversations and more with Jeff Christopherson, author of Once You See: Seven Temptations of the Western Church. Once you see how church CAN be, you'll never want to go back!Purchase "Once You See" HERE 

Happy New Year! We are back with our first podcast of 2023 and one of our favorite guests: Jeff Christopherson. Join us as Andrew and Michael (if he stays awake after returning from South Asia) talk with Jeff about church planting in Canada and his new book, Once You See: Seven Temptations of the Western … Continue reading "Episode 128: Once You See with Jeff Christopherson"

You may know them for their red light chicken mini giveaways, Reese's Egg handouts, and $1 Car Washes. Austin Cooper and the SERVE team at Greenwood Baptist Church are seeing a revolution of lives being changed through “simple” - yet anything but random - acts of kindness. In this episode, Austin shares his personal journey in outreach along with practical tips for making a meaningful difference in peoples' lives in your community. Stay tuned to the end for a story that will blow your mind. (Tissues are recommended.) Austin Recommends: Kingdom Matrix by Jeff Christopherson

In this leadership conversation, we chat with Jeff about the upcoming Church Planting Canada Congress, the replant he's leading in Oakville, disciple-making culture and even how his smoked turkey went over on Thanksgiving weekend. Hope you can take time to listen in on this leadership conversation.

We're not surprised that God's Church and the surrounding culture are not in synch—but there was a time when the relationship felt friendlier. So what kind of challenge is this for Christians spreading the great news of Jesus?   “We think, as Christians, that the more ‘Christian-y' we can make the culture, the more Christianity—as in the real deal, the Jesus-following, disciple-making stuff—will flourish,” says missiologist Jeff Christopherson. “Actually, it seems to do better when Christians are forced to make a choice where their highest allegiance is going to be.”   Christopherson is a pastor and author, the Executive Director of Church Planting Canada, and Co-Founder and Missiologist for the Send Institute.  “What a world needs--that has maybe just a jaundiced look at us--is to see what an honest-to-goodness Jesus-follower looks like,” he says.   No matter how unfriendly the culture, relationships like that have an impact.     “People haven't changed,” he says. “They desire that authentic community. They desire an authentic spirituality. They want that sort of connectedness.”   Join us for this 20-minute podcast conversation.  Learn about Jeff Christopherson and The Send Institute here.  Learn more about Church Planting Canada here. 

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Ben Connelly talks with Trillia Newbell, Daniel Im, Jeff Christopherson, Atanasio Segovia about his recent book, Genuine Community. The church isn't meant to be a collection of strangers. God intends for you to find a unified and purposeful household where you truly belong. Trillia, Daniel, Jeff, Atanasio each share the beauty and challenges of life in community. You can check out genuinecommunity.com for more info and download the 1st chapter. Activate your free Saturate membership trial at saturatetheworld.com/membership where you'll get access to hundreds of resources on living in community, everyday discipleship, and life on mission.

Jeff Christopherson is the Executive Director of Church Planting Canada, Co-Founder and Missiologist for Send Institute, a Multiplying Church Catalyst for CNBC, a weekly columnist at Christianity Today's Missio Mondays, a Co-Vocational Pastor for The Sanctuary, and author of his most recent book Venal Dogmata: A Parable of the Future Church. In this episode, Jeff shares some of his church planting journey and how he stumbled across the term "co-vocational." He goes on to state why he believes this term can help ministry leaders gain a fresh vision for the best ways to reach their communities for Christ. During this conversation, we cover such a topics as: Should most Christian youth attend a Christian Bible School/University? What will the church look like post-Covid? What would happen if church leaders scaled back from full-time ministry and became co-vocational laborers? How can everyday Christians put their faith into action in the workplace? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-monday-christian/support

This webinar series, hosted by Jeff Christopherson and Jessie Cruickshank, is designed to lean into the future and shed light on what church planting looks like in 2021…

On this week’s Ephesiology Podcast, Michael talks with Jeff Christopherson about his upcoming course on Church Planting. Jeff brings years of experience and wisdom from his career as a serial church planter. The course, based on his book Kingdom Matrix, focuses on equipping church planters in fundamentals based upon Kingdom concepts. Jeff explains that churchContinue reading Ep 65: Kingdom-Minded Church Planting →

(00:00-09:19): On NBC News: “U.S. says foreign students may have to leave if their school goes online-only”. The news comes as some colleges and universities, including Harvard, have announced they will hold online-only courses this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic. (09:19-19:15): We were joined by Director of Athletics Communications at Judson University, Austin Anderson. He shared his take on how the media has both divided us and brought us together. In his blog, “Minds of Meaning”, he regularly dives into how Christians ought to behave and respond to the current political climate. He talks about his research on how Christians have responded to each other on social media. He came to the conclusion that because of all of the extra access we get to information, we are more irritable and susceptible to polarizing and lashing out. (19:15-28:49): Ian posted an in-depth analysis on the effects of hyper-polarization and toxicity of it in Americans. We identify too much with political parties, social issues, and more. (28:49-39:03): Erin Richards writes “School reopening plans are now part of COVID-19 politics. Teachers fear for their safety” in USA Today. Also, Trump trashes CDC school-reopening guidelines -- then CDC updates them. (40:00-49:14): This one hits close to home: “Religious Organizations Receive $7.3 Billion in PPP Loans, Megachurches Amass Millions”. Brian and Ian respond to this situation, and read some responses from our listeners. Julie Roys also covered this with “Willow Creek & Harvest Bible Chapel Receive Millions in COVID Relief Funds”. (49:14-1:08:43): We were joined by Ed Stetzer, Dean of the School of Mission, Ministry, and Leadership at Wheaton College, and serves as Executive Director of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center. He discusses his three- part series “Patriotism and the Church” and issues his caution to church-goers on how they express their love for country and God. There needs to be a clear divide and boundaries in order to avoid any crossing-over. Also, how has the church responded to the COVID crisis and racial injustice? (1:09:46-1:19:19): Jeff Christopherson writes “Can We Now Agree that It’s Time to Become a Different Kind of Church?” in Christianity Today. How are the times changing? Here are four cultural realities which require a different kind of response from the church.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe sits down with Jeff Christopherson who resides in Ontario, Canada. Jeff is the author of Kingdom Matrix, Kingdom First, and his latest book is called Venal Dogmata: A Parable of the Future Church. He also helps to lead the Send Institute and The Sanctuary Church.  They discuss his latest book, lead-in and after COVID-19, what it looks like to be a team led organization based on the APEST model,  his latest book and much more.

The Church wasn't designed to save itself; it was designed to give itself away. In this episode, Richard sits down (virtually) with Jeff Christopherson, co-founder of the SEND institute, co-vocational pastor of The Sanctuary Oakville, and author of the new book Venal Dogmata, to discuss the future of the Church and how striving for preservation won't be enough. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click here. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Venal Dogmata” by Jeff Christopherson. Buy it here. “Kingdom Matrix: Designing a Church for the Kingdom of God” by Jeff Christopherson. Buy it here. “Kingdom First: Starting Churches that Shape Movements” by Jeff Christopherson. Buy it here. Find more info on The Send Institute, an interdenominational Church planting think tank, here. Jeff Christopherson writes a weekly column for Christianity Today called Missio Monday. Find it here. Find out more about Jeff Christopherson's church, The Sanctuary Oakville, here. Follow Jeff Christopherson on Twitter at @Christopherson3 UPCOMING EVENTS: Join Richard Blackaby for a live devotional and Q&A every Tuesday morning at 10am EDT on the Blackaby Ministries International Facebook page. (If you miss the event, you can catch it later on the BMI YouTube channel.) CONNECT: Follow Richard on Twitter. Follow Richard on Facebook. Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com. Send questions to podcast@blackaby.org.

COVID-19 continues to ravage many places in the world and especially North America. As we continue to think about the implications of the crisis on the church, Jeff Christopherson joins us again to talk about what he sees for the future of North American evangelicalism. We also get into a discussion about his new book … Continue reading "Ep 45: Venal Dogmata"

There are moments in our lives that just change us.  One of those moments for me (Derek, the creator of Lost and Found Podcast) was in 2006 when I listened to Jeff Christopherson present something he called Kingdom Matrix at a conference in Keller, Tx.  Perhaps Jeff being a fellow Canuck played into it, but Jeff, as only he can do, gave pictures and graphics and language to a conversation I suspected God was having with his church.  The status quo was not working.  As Jeff says, we need a new kind of church led my a new kind of leader or missionary and a new level of collaboration among churches for mission.  Since that fateful day in 2006 my thinking on missional engagement has been forever changed.Jeff is writes a blog, Missio Mondays for Christianity Today, and has authored three books: Kingdom Matrix, Kingdom First and Venal Dogmatta.   An expanded edition of Kingdom Matrix is now available with a study guide by Mac Lake.  You can order these books from Amazon by clicking on highlighted the links.Our Guest: Jeff ChristophersonThe most significant thing to know about Jeff is not what he does, but who he is.  Jeff Christopherson is a man of substance and character.  Devoted Jesus follower, faithful husband and dad, loving son, loyal friend are descriptions of who Jeff is.  He is a brilliant missiologist who, in his thinking, serves out of his weakness in God's strength.  You can learn more about this week's guest and follow him on social media by clicking on any of the following live links:  Facebook,  Twitter Instagram and LinkedIn.  Get InvolvedWe need your help! We'd love to invite you to become a Lost and Found Podcast insider so that we can have a direct connection with you to help inform our podcast and make it the best that it can be. Sign up for the newsletter at https://lostandfoundpodcast.ca/newsletter/. Also, please take the time to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast. It really helps us out!Connect With UsWe'd love to hear what you thought of this episode! You can leave us a comment on the show page at https://lostandfoundpodcast.ca/1 or on any of our social channels below!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LostAndFoundPodcast.ca/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LostAndFoundPo1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkhs64GNmBOu9sT-k9JDcVAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekjones1956/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekjones4/Support the show

(00:00-10:03) Pastors in multiple states (Texas, Ohio, and Pennsylvania) are protesting against stay-at-home orders by having massive services. Brian and Ian discuss the absurdity of it. (10:03-19:27): Hospital Restrictions Bar Chaplains from Ministering Bedside, writes Griffin Paul Jackson in Christianity Today. At a time when patients and staff are desperate for hope, many spiritual leaders must offer their solace from a distance. “The Men and Women Who Run Toward the Dying” in the New York Times. (19:27-28:33): We hear from Pastor of Pathway Community Church in Elmhurst, Kirt Wiggins. He discusses the history of how Christians acted during times of disease and plague. He gives us encouragement and prompts us to be courageously serving our communities. (28:33-38:16): Brian and Ian discuss “Leading Through Crisis with Craig Groeschel”. What do we do? How do we lead through uncertainty? Lead during crisis? How do you lead when you’ve got no clue what’s coming? How do you lead when you are afraid? Unsure? Lacking confidence? (39:12-49:29): Brian and Ian touch on “Max Lucado on Three Essential, Emotional Tools to Survive This April”. This isn’t the April we wanted. “We wanted spring training. We wanted to go to church on Easter Sunday. We wanted a weekend trip to see the spring flowers. We wanted the Masters golf tournament. I love the Masters. I don’t just like it, I love it! I keep pictures of Amen Corner on my computer screen.” (49:29-59:40): We hear from the President of Wheaton College, Dr. Phil Ryken. He gives us a look at how we can be using our time during the isolation. He takes his encouragement from Psalm 91 “Covered under the shadow of the Almighty”. He calls us to use our Spiritual gifts to serve the Lord and others in any way we can. (59:40-1:09:53): “The Greatest Gospel Question of This Moment: “How Are You Doing?””, writes Jeff Christopherson. Two weeks ago, the question, “How are you doing?” was a passing gesture that meant relatively little. Things have changed. (1:10:57-1:18:40): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What kind of leader will it take to see more churches start in the United States? Join our podcasters as we talk with Jeff Christopherson, a self-identified serial church planter. He and Ed Stetzer started the Send Institute with a focus on the future of church planting in North America. Jeff helps us unpack 10Continue reading Ep 34: Interview with Jeff Christopherson →

In this episode we chat with Jeff Christopherson who is a planter, author, speaker and a leading missiological voice from right here in Canada. In this interview we ask him to put on his "missiologist" hat and talk to us about what he sees are the changes we need to make in church multiplication strategies to be effective in reaching Canadians.

I was a part of the team that came up with a list of 10 characteristics of a Level 5 multiplying church. Exponential has used that list in several books, including a book that Jeff Christopherson and I wrote called New to Five: Starting a Level Five Multiplying Church. The list is a living document and still a work in progress. In conversations with Todd Wilson, co-founder of Exponential, we talked through how these ten characteristics look on the ground. As Todd and I talked we agreed that if we could reorganize the outcome of that meeting we would publish the list differently today. Here are my takeaways from that conversation. Think of them as what we call the “1-7-10 characteristics of a Level 5 multiplying church.”We begin with the one primary objective for the church and move to seven non-negotiable pillars. These are fundamental to our understanding of our master and his commission to take the gospel to the ends of the earth. Without these we have no real basis for partnership in the gospel. After that we consider ten negotiable priorities for any ministry—these you must decide for yourself. As priorities, not pillars, they give wiggle room for you to cling to your convictions while maintaining relationships with others who view them differently.One Disciplemaking ObjectiveThe single overriding objective of the church is to make disciples who make disciples while planting churches that plant churches.This is the direct result of the Great Commission as we read of it in Acts. Every pastor and church should be able to measure this to the fourth generation (2 Timothy 2:2). Scripture states that every knee shall bow, and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord. The goal is for that to happen on our watch. This explains the admonition to multiply disciples from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth (having lived in Hawaii, I get “the ends of the earth”). Seven Non-negotiable Core PillarsWhile the following pillars are non-negotiable and necessary for achieving level-five disciplemaking, at the beginning, middle, and end of all these is prayer. We wrestled with an eighth pillar, “the priority of prayer”, but then we realized prayer permeates throughout the whole process. That's why we mention it here at the beginning—to set the tone for the following seven core pillars.1. Our Distinctive: Jesus is Lord 2. Our Mission: Disciplemaking3. Our Power: The Holy Spirit 4. Our Guide: The Scriptures5. Our Platform: The Church6. Our Call: Mobilizing everyday missionaries into every corner of society.7. Our Accelerator: MultiplicationAddition growth is real growth. We would be in much worse shape if it weren't for the large, path-finding churches of the past three decades. However, addition growth falls short of the goal to make disciples of all people—for mundane logistical reasons. Some of our best brains bang against logistical ceilings brought on by insistent addition strategies. Worse, many of our recognized leaders are facing retirement and an ultimate graduation to heaven. Because addition is a tough row to hoe, their successors will find it difficult to fill their shoes let alone produce more addition growth.On the other hand, multiplication is rather simple. You teach someone to do what you do then release them to get the job done as the Spirit leads. The result is accelerated evangelism. If new churches evangelize faster than established congregations, we should make more new churches at a faster rate. The math is simple, changing the operating system is not. But change it we must if we intend to leverage disciplemaking to dominate our culture through the love of Jesus.Ten Negotiable Core Priorities There are ten priority decisions you'll need to make if you plan to multiply churches. Your decisions will differ from mine and from those of the guy down the street. We'll look at them in detail in Part 2 next time. Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please remember to subscribe if you haven't already. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kevin talks to Jeff Christopherson and Daniel Yang of the Send Institute about church planting in the United States. They talk about a new era of planting in a religiously and culturally pluralistic society and how planting churches can be an act of love towards one's community, not an act of separation. Jeff and Daniel also share some of their favorite resources they've read over the summer. 

(00:00-09:49): Comcast silent on Lawrence O’Donnell’s retracted report that bypassed MSNBC’s verification process. Brian and Ian touch on honesty in the media. How do we determine if something is true? (09:49-18:47): Horrible story out of Cameroon, Bible translator butchered to death, wife's arm chopped off. Brian and Ian touch on this story and try to get some perspective on persecution. They also discuss the differences of persecution between countries like Cameroon and America. (18:47-27:30): What really grinds my gears? Brian and Ian gripe and groan about experiences and circumstances in their lives. From tupperware to talking too loud, they take time to lament about their issues. (27:30-37:02): Coach of No. 1 Clemson: My Purpose Is ‘to Glorify God’. The head coach of the top-ranked college football team and the defending national champions says life isn’t all about sports. Brian and Ian talk about how important it is to keep God at the center of everything. (37:02-47:34): Skye Jethani responded to a Tweet by Albert Mohler saying “...we universalize one calling for all & diminish the value of those who do not conform. Not everyone is called to marriage/parenting.” Brian and Ian respond to it as well. (47:34-58:03): “In an Epidemic of Isolation, ‘Relational Ministry’ Isn't Enough” writes Dan Colwin in Christianity Today. He calls in to the show and discusses the importance of including young Christians in relational activities. (58:03-1:08:28): Jeff Christopherson writes in Christianity Today, “Four Investments that Lead to Missional Power”. Jesus gives us a masterclass on missionary living through his own example in John 4. Brian and Ian discuss the importance of investing your time and self. (1:08:28-1:15:13): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: The nudists are taking over in California...and dudes in Florida are burning the gnar. A new species of bee burrows itself in your head, because nature. Bears in Colorado are training to become cage fighters. Meanwhile, Wisconsin gas stations are the nicest places in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-09:18): Alyssa Milano: If I hadn't opted for two abortions in 1993 'my life would be completely lacking all its great joys' today. Brian and Ian touch on this Blaze article on how the actress is thankful that she went through with the abortions. (09:18-19:08): “Study: Babylon Bee’s Satire Gets Shared by People Who Think It’s Real” in Christianity Today. Brian and Ian touch on the importance of understanding truth in media. Are the headlines convincing? (19:08-28:18): Music industry veteran breaks down everything culture gets wrong about ‘success’. Brian and Ian discuss the dangers of letting success get to your head. (28:18-37:18): Jeff Christopherson writes in Christianity Today, “The Power of Biblical Hospitality”. Brian and Ian touch on the four characteristics that distinguish biblical hospitality from merely entertaining guests. How do churches accommodate members and new attendants? (37:18-47:24): Volunteering Is the Best Kept Secret for Mental Health. Brian and Ian discuss the importance and power of serving others and why it isn’t just a Christ-like thing to do. It has benefits to your outlook on and appreciation for life. (47:24-58:49): Author and pastor Stu Fuhlendorf joins the show to tell his amazing testimony. His story is a modern prodigal that depicts the love of money, obsession with control, and the lack of Christ; until he found Jesus and repented. He also talks about his book “Wall Street for the Well”. (58:49-1:09:16): “How Life Became an Endless, Terrible Competition” writes Daniel Markovits in The Atlantic. Meritocracy prizes achievement above all else, making everyone—even the rich—miserable. Maybe there’s a way out. Brian and Ian discuss how comparing lives to others is detrimental. (1:09:16-1:16:10): Brian and Ian “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: A bovine fugitive is loose in England, and apparently folks in Canada are invincible. Californians have an unorthodox way of fixing tires, while Wal-Mart folks are running rancid on rascals. Meanwhile, YOU GET NOTHING!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discern Daily Ep. 6 – Christianity Is Bigger Than a Political Party Many associate with a particular political party in order to communicate their convictions and beliefs. Christians, however, should communicate their beliefs using a different method. On this episode, we’ll walk through some thought-provoking truths from Jeff Christopherson’s article for Christianity Today, titled, “When Conservatism Isn’t Enough.” [embed]https://youtu.be/tcVCuvrgsBQ[/embed] Top Quotes from Jeff’s Article “The sociological, political, and cultural realities of our day have pushed trees over the path — they’ve marred our ability to walk the same way. And, they make it futile to try to walk that path anyway. Of course, we could climb over broken limbs and under hanging branches, but the journey would be slow, cumbersome, and unhelpful. Better to create a new path to the same, inalterable destination.” “As I look at the challenges facing the church, I’m increasingly skeptical that our well-worn categories of liberalism and conservatism are a helpful distinction to describe faithfulness to Christ.” “We must dive deeply into our disciple making assignment and undertake a change in regime by winning hearts and minds with a sincere belief in the preeminence of our good news over the power of a political force.” “The white-knuckled instinct of clutching to yesterday’s forms is not an instinct propelled by a Great Shepherd searching for his lost sheep. It’s a darker instinct motivated by safe and selfish sheep, deaf to the frantic bleating of their neighbors.” Highlights of the Episode We cannot keep doing the same thing and expect different results. Jeff’s article for Christianity Today left me hanging a bit. Should we dive into what conservatism truly means or put it aside altogether? Some strive to educate people on what certain words mean while others avoid certain words altogether based upon how some will respond to those words. Be open to new strategies for reaching the lost because if what has existed or been tried in the past hasn’t reached them,  it probably won’t work during a second attempt. Discipleship involves meeting people where they’re at, not forcing others to meet you where you’re at. Where do you have traction? What discipleship tactics are working for you? Stick with it and fuel it with Scripture. Many associate themselves with a particular political party to communicate their views and beliefs. Christians should rely upon personal discipleship to communicate their convictions and beliefs. If we are going to reach people with the gospel, it’s not going to be on a political level but a relational one. Let’s Seek the Truth What do you think about the article and its content? Have you discovered what works for you in your discipleship efforts? Share this episode. Share your thoughts in the comments below.

This week the guys talk to Jeff Christopherson, author of Kingdom Matrix and Kingdom First and the President of Church Planting for the SBC's Send Network.

Show Notes James has an interview with Lamar Duke. Lamar is a State Missionary and Church Planting Strategist for the Alabama Baptist State Board of Mission. He and James meet two years ago, as James was assessed to be a church planter in Alabama after arriving as the pastor of a recent church plant. In the podcast they discuss the importance of church planting. Also, Lamar graciously offered to give away 50 copies of Jeff Christopherson’s book “Kingdom First: Starting Churches that Shape Movements to the first people to send us their names and addresses. Plugs of the Week Kingdom First: Starting Churches that Shape Movements https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-FirstStarting-ChurchesMovements/dp/1433688832/ref=sr_1_?ie=UTF8&qid=1506206092&sr=8-1&keywords=Kingdom+first   www.plantalabama.org www.impactalabama.net www.myer-mallory.com Lamar Dukes’ Contact information Twitter: @ldukeal  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lamar.duke.16  Email: Lduke@alsbom.org

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“A church that doesn't multiply becomes a dead-end link on the Great Commission chain,” says Jeff Christopherson. So today, in the last of our four-part series on Life Change, Pastor Garth talks about the necessity of multiplying disciples and churches.

Jeff Christopherson, NAMB

Jeff Christopherson. One of the evangelical world's greatest areas of both interest and confusion is found in the biblical theme of the kingdom of God. In an era of denominational decline and even hostile skepticism toward "organized religion," believers are trying to reconcile Jesus' kingdom concepts with what they have experienced in "church." As a result, much deconstruction of the church has taken place with little attention given to what might replace it. This workshop is about the question of how the church properly fits into the larger picture of God's activity—and how to design a church for the kingdom of God.