Podcasts about making disciples

As a follower of Christ, you are called to reflect His love and grace in all areas of your life, this includes how you treat others. James 2:1 commands no favoritism, "My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism." Favoritism, or showing partiality, is rooted in human sin and pride, and it contradicts the inclusive love of God.In Acts 10:34-35, Peter declares, “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.” God's love is impartial, extending to everyone regardless of status, race, or background. As His child, you must mirror that love and treat everyone with equal respect and dignity.Galatians 3:28 further emphasizes that, in Christ, there is no distinction between Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male or female. All are one in Him. Favoritism creates division, but the body of Christ is meant to be united in love.To live with no favoritism means embracing God's view of equality. It means seeing others through His eyes, valuing them as He values you, and living out His command to love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:39).Referenced Verses: James 2:1James 2:2-4Job 34:19Leviticus 19:15Proverbs 28:21Galatians 3:28James 2:9Romans 2:11Ephesians 6:9Acts 10:34-Social Media Ministries, founded by Spencer Coffman, is committed to sharing the Word of God with the entire world. We use social media to reach more people in more places and are counting on you to help us fulfill our mission. Learn more at https://socialmediaministries.com/about-us-MISSION: To use social media to present the living Word of God to as many people as possible and to help them understand and interpret the scriptures in the Bible.-FOLLOW US:YouTube - Podcast - Instagram - Facebook - Medium - Pinterest - TikTok - LinkedIn - X - Join Our Discord Server-DONATE:https://paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/4478888https://socialmediaministries.com/give-Apparel-Resources -Sharing Jesus. Making Disciples. Taking Ground. Building The Kingdom.

Gospel Life Church exists to make disciples who make disciples and to plant churches that plant churches.Many of us have heard that phrase before—but what does it actually mean? What is a disciple? How are disciples made? What's my role in all of this? And let's be honest—church planting sounds intimidating.What if I'm not a church planter? As we grow in the gospel, we want to be very clear: the Bible doesn't teach us that we grow for our own benefit. We grow so that we can go—and often, we'll discover that we grow as we go.The Great Commission is the catalyst Jesus gave His disciples for gospel-driven growth.He gave them a mission, a method, and a message—and then reminded them that He is the one who makes it all possible. Yes, some doubted, and all struggled in various ways, but Jesus still commissionedthem to “go and make disciples” and changed them with His Spirit as they went.By God's grace, Gospel Life, we are growing—in depth, in relationship, and in mission. We're planting a church, digging deeper into God's Word, and praying that we might be a faithful gospel witness in the Puyallup Valley for many years to come. We invite you to hear and be compelled by the Great Commission of Jesus Christ in this sermon series and to join us in faith as we endeavor to make disciples and plant churches in this community for many years to come.Jesus declared that all authority in heaven and on earth is His and He promised to be with us to the very end of the age. Therefore...will you join us as we go?

Matt continues our sermon series through 2 Timothy called  Keep The Faith. He covers 2 Timothy 2:2 in his sermon, "Guard the Good Deposit Making Disciples."

As a believer, one of your most essential callings is to share God and the message of God's love and salvation with others. In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus commands His followers to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them to obey all that He has commanded. This Great Commission is not only for pastors or evangelists but for every Christian. The responsibility to share God extends to all who have experienced His grace.Romans 1:16 says, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.” The gospel is the good news that has the power to change lives, and it's meant to be shared. Whether through words, actions, or even the way you live, sharing God allows others to witness His transformative power.2 Corinthians 5:20 says that believers are Christ's ambassadors, entrusted with the message of reconciliation. The world needs to hear about the hope, peace, and love that only God can offer. In a world full of uncertainty, you must be intentional and share God more often—because it is through Him that lives are truly changed.Referenced Verses: Matthew 13:44Hebrews 4:12Matthew 28:19-20Proverbs 6:21Proverbs 7:2-3Psalms 37:4-Social Media Ministries, founded by Spencer Coffman, is committed to sharing the Word of God with the entire world. We use social media to reach more people in more places and are counting on you to help us fulfill our mission. Learn more at https://socialmediaministries.com/about-us-MISSION: To use social media to present the living Word of God to as many people as possible and to help them understand and interpret the scriptures in the Bible.-FOLLOW US:YouTube - Podcast - Instagram - Facebook - Medium - Pinterest - TikTok - LinkedIn - X - Join Our Discord Server-DONATE:https://paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/4478888https://socialmediaministries.com/give-Apparel-Resources -Sharing Jesus. Making Disciples. Taking Ground. Building The Kingdom.

Discipleship involves intentionally placing and aiming individuals, like stones in a building, to create a strong structure. It requires showing them their order and purpose, rather than letting them drift aimlessly. This means providing spiritual guidance and direction, helping them understand how to serve Jesus in their chosen professions and roles.

248. Able to Laugh - Interview with Jade and John Reynolds Today's episode is a conversation with John and Jade Reynolds. John and Jade are both TikTok video creators (also found on other social media), where they dismantle stereotypes around disability and inclusion.  We have a great conversation about disability, laughter and Jesus. @Johnjreynolds @Jade.reynolds Able to Laugh - https://amzn.eu/d/32hTebs   Support the podcast with a coffee....
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Kyle Kauffman | Jun 8 2025 We've all likely come across (or used) the phrase “Jesus saves.” While that can easily become a cliché, those two words seek to communicate a powerful reality: Jesus is the only one who can save people AND he is the one who is still at work in this world saving people. In Acts 16 we get a glimpse into how Jesus continues to work through his disciples to save people. This is one of the only places where Acts gets very specific in describing to us the types of people that Jesus saved and how Jesus saved them. It should be an encouragement to us that Jesus can save all types of people, and he can save them in all sorts of different ways even as he uses us as part of his work to save them.

Gospel Life Church exists to make disciples who make disciples and to plant churches that plant churches.Many of us have heard that phrase before—but what does it actually mean? What is a disciple? How are disciples made? What's my role in all of this? And let's be honest—church planting sounds intimidating.What if I'm not a church planter? As we grow in the gospel, we want to be very clear: the Bible doesn't teach us that we grow for our own benefit. We grow so that we can go—and often, we'll discover that we grow as we go.The Great Commission is the catalyst Jesus gave His disciples for gospel-driven growth.He gave them a mission, a method, and a message—and then reminded them that He is the one who makes it all possible. Yes, some doubted, and all struggled in various ways, but Jesus still commissionedthem to “go and make disciples” and changed them with His Spirit as they went.By God's grace, Gospel Life, we are growing—in depth, in relationship, and in mission. We're planting a church, digging deeper into God's Word, and praying that we might be a faithful gospel witness in the Puyallup Valley for many years to come. We invite you to hear and be compelled by the Great Commission of Jesus Christ in this sermon series and to join us in faith as we endeavor to make disciples and plant churches in this community for many years to come.Jesus declared that all authority in heaven and on earth is His and He promised to be with us to the very end of the age. Therefore...will you join us as we go?

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Arguing, especially when it's rooted in pride and stubbornness, can have devastating consequences, much like the breach of a dam. Proverbs 15:1 reminds us, "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." Arguments, when fueled by anger or pride, can escalate quickly, breaking down relationships and creating unnecessary tension. Another reason why there should be no arguing. In James 3:5-6, we are warned about the power of the tongue: "The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body." Exactly like a small crack in a dam can lead to catastrophic flooding, a single argument, if not controlled, can flood our hearts with bitterness and resentment. It is important to recognize that words have the power to build or destroy. When we engage in constant arguing, we risk breaching the emotional and relational dam that holds peace together. Ephesians 4:29 says to avoid unwholesome talk and to speak words that build others up according to their needs. By choosing peace over conflict, we preserve unity and guard against the destructive forces of uncontrolled arguments.To keep the "dam" from breaking, we must practice humility, seek understanding, and speak with love, remembering that our words reflect our hearts.Referenced Verses: Proverbs 17:142 Timothy 2:23Titus 3:2Philippians 2:14Proverbs 26:4-5Mark 16:15Proverbs 15:1Proverbs 20:3Psalms 37:8Proverbs 29:22Ecclesiastes 7:9-Social Media Ministries, founded by Spencer Coffman, is committed to sharing the Word of God with the entire world. We use social media to reach more people in more places and are counting on you to help us fulfill our mission. Learn more at https://socialmediaministries.com/about-us-MISSION: To use social media to present the living Word of God to as many people as possible and to help them understand and interpret the scriptures in the Bible.-FOLLOW US:YouTube - Podcast - Instagram - Facebook - Medium - Pinterest - TikTok - LinkedIn - X - Join Our Discord Server-DONATE:https://paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/4478888https://socialmediaministries.com/give-Apparel-Resources -Sharing Jesus. Making Disciples. Taking Ground. Building The Kingdom.

Jesus sends, He promises, and He glorifies. To be a disciple is to follow Christ in complete dependence, knowing that He is equipping us to go into the plentiful harvest. Therefore we are to be prayerful and obedient to both being disciples and making them for the kingdom of God.

247. How do we know if something is actually a Christian idea or not? In today's episode, we explore five dangerous beliefs that sound biblical but misrepresent God's truth, including the misconceptions that God just wants us to be happy, that enough faith guarantees healing, and that we can declare our own reality into existence. We'll examine what Scripture actually teaches about these topics and learn how to test every spiritual-sounding phrase against God's Word to avoid being led astray by well-meaning but unbiblical ideas.     Support the podcast with a coffee....
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Kyle Kauffman | June 1 2025It is often said that defense wins championships. In Acts 15 we also discover that defense preserves the gospel and the mission of the church. In Acts 15 we read about one of the first major threats to the gospel. It is inevitable that the true gospel will be threatened through addition, subtraction, or simply assumption. Often these threats come from within the church rather than outside the church. We must be prepared to recognize threats to the gospel and to defend and preserve the truth gospel of grace. If we lose the message that we are saved by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, then we no longer have a mission that is worth pursuing. But if we hold fast to this true gospel that has been passed onto us and remain unified around it, then we have every reason to continue in the mission to spread this gospel to others.

Listen to Tom Regan preach on 1st Thessalonians 1:1 and Acts 17:1-9 as part of our sermon series called The Spirit, The Word, and The Church. This sermon was originally preached on Sunday, June 1 2025.

Gospel Life Church exists to make disciples who make disciples and to plant churches that plantchurches.Many of us have heard that phrase before—but what does it actually mean? What is a disciple? How aredisciples made? What's my role in all of this? And let's be honest—church planting sounds intimidating.What if I'm not a church planter? As we grow in the gospel, we want to be very clear: the Bible doesn'tteach us that we grow for our own benefit. We grow so that we can go—and often, we'll discover that wegrow as we go.The Great Commission is the catalyst Jesus gave His disciples for gospel-driven growth.He gave them a mission, a method, and a message—and then reminded them that He is the one whomakes it all possible. Yes, some doubted, and all struggled in various ways, but Jesus still commissionedthem to “go and make disciples” and changed them with His Spirit as they went.By God's grace, Gospel Life, we are growing—in depth, in relationship, and in mission. We're planting achurch, digging deeper into God's Word, and praying that we might be a faithful gospel witness in thePuyallup Valley for many years to come. We invite you to hear and be compelled by the GreatCommission of Jesus Christ in this sermon series and to join us in faith as we endeavor to makedisciples and plant churches in this community for many years to come.Jesus declared that all authority in heaven and on earth is His and He promised to be with us to the veryend of the age. Therefore...will you join us as we go?

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If you want your words to carry power, you have to stop speaking like a beggar and start praying like a BELIEVER.I think so often, we talk TO God and not WITH God. So often we forget that its a two way relationship. A two way conversation and that just as much as God desires to hear from us, He also desires that we hear from Him. Stop praying uncertain prayers about things God has already promised like healing, provision, and peace. Know His will and declare it. 1 John 5:14 says “this is the confidence we have in approaching God; that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.     2.We don't need to pray “God be with me..”  You don't need to ask God to be with you, He promised He already is. Instead thank him for his present and walk in it. Hebrews 13:5 says I will never leave you or forsake you.  Declare God is with you now and always. I walk with His presence,  not apart from it.

How how are we supposed to step into the very thing that Jesus commands us to do -- Go and make disciples?What if Christianity is so much more than just the Sunday gathering?Discipleship is truly learning and knowing what it means to walk every single day with Jesus.Our hope for you is that you would get a framework today to walk away with, to know how easy and accessible it is to step into the Great Commission; that you would give your life to seeing the Great Commission fulfilled in our day.1 You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, 2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. 3 Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him. 5 An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 6 It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. 7 Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, 9 for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound! 10 Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 11 The saying is trustworthy, for:If we have died with him, we will also live with him;12 if we endure, we will also reign with him;if we deny him, he also will deny us;13 if we are faithless, he remains faithful—for he cannot deny himself.2 Timothy 2:1-13We'd love for you to subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to get updates on our latest content and resources that will help more people know Jesus and people know Jesus more.GIVE : We believe that generosity is golden. Freely we have received and so freely we give back to God. If you would like to give to support the work Jesus is doing here please visit: https://www.elevatecc.church/give.Elevate City Church is a Jesus Over Everything Church that launched in the Atlanta Perimeter area on October 4th, 2020.Jesus Over Everything.Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatecity.church/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecc.churchPodcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H8BBrEFWxGKsTF8wPSvrn?si=epcQMMrmQIiTpeXEnyxMOQPodcast on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-city-church/id1536637567Visit our website for more information about who we are as a church and how you can get involved.https://www.elevatecc.church/home

Sermon 5-25-25 // Pastor Bryce Taylor

"Making Disciples" by Matthew Schlesinger

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246. What is the spirit of the age and what is the antidote? At the HTB Leadership Conf 25 Nicky Gumbel said "Let's not embrace the spirit of the age, rather lets embrace the spirit of Jesus". In this episode, we explore how the "spirit of the age", driven by hyper-individualism, instant gratification, and moral relativism, directly challenges biblical discipleship in our daily lives. We'll explore practical ways to resist these cultural currents by embracing Jesus' spirit of community, patient growth, and surrendered service, rather than conforming to the world's pressure for performance and self-focus.   Support the podcast with a coffee....
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Joel Wood | May 25 2025It's easy for us to give up on being a part of God's mission in this world. Perhaps that's because we feel ill-equipped to be part of God's mission. Perhaps that's because we have faced opposition or apathy from others when we have tried to tell them about Jesus. Perhaps it's because the difficulty and suffering of our lives has left us feeling like we can no longer take part in God's mission. Whatever it may be, there will always be reasons for us to “give up” on the mission of making disciples. Acts 14 gives us a window into why perseverance is required and how God enables us to persevere in the mission.

Listen to a sermon by Bishop Mosa Sono, preached at our 7am Service on the 25th of May, 2025, titled: Making Disciples Of New Converts. Connect with us on the following platforms: FaceBook: Grace Bible Church International, X handle: @BishopMosaSono, Website: www.gracebiblechurch.org.za

Gospel Life Church exists to make disciples who make disciples and to plant churches that plantchurches.Many of us have heard that phrase before—but what does it actually mean? What is a disciple? How aredisciples made? What's my role in all of this? And let's be honest—church planting sounds intimidating.What if I'm not a church planter? As we grow in the gospel, we want to be very clear: the Bible doesn'tteach us that we grow for our own benefit. We grow so that we can go—and often, we'll discover that wegrow as we go.The Great Commission is the catalyst Jesus gave His disciples for gospel-driven growth.He gave them a mission, a method, and a message—and then reminded them that He is the one whomakes it all possible. Yes, some doubted, and all struggled in various ways, but Jesus still commissionedthem to “go and make disciples” and changed them with His Spirit as they went.By God's grace, Gospel Life, we are growing—in depth, in relationship, and in mission. We're planting achurch, digging deeper into God's Word, and praying that we might be a faithful gospel witness in thePuyallup Valley for many years to come. We invite you to hear and be compelled by the GreatCommission of Jesus Christ in this sermon series and to join us in faith as we endeavor to makedisciples and plant churches in this community for many years to come.Jesus declared that all authority in heaven and on earth is His and He promised to be with us to the veryend of the age. Therefore...will you join us as we go?

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In part two of Barry’s conversation with singer-songwriter Dallas Holm, you’re encouraged to never underestimate the power of your testimony. The Gospel is in your message! So just share your faith and see how you can bless every person you encounter! Host Barry Meguiar is a car guy and businessman who hosted the popular TV show, Car Crazy, on Discovery Networks for 18 years. He loves cars, but he loves Jesus even more! Learn more about Barry at IgniteAmerica.com. Get your copy of Barry’s book Ignite Your Life: Defeat Fear with Effortless Faith at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and other online booksellers. Learn more about: - Why we don't need to memorize all scripture- When we can build a relationship and share our faith.- Why we need to be genuine in our conversations.- Where God can use us to help move others closer to Him. Check out Why Share? on IgniteAmerica.com to learn why it is important for every believer to share their faith. Then visit First Steps which provides practical ways to get started in your faith-sharing journey. Sign up to receive emails that will bring you solid faith-sharing tips and powerful inspiration. https://dallasholm.comhttps://www.facebook.com/dallasholmpmhttps://dallasholm.com/store/books/ (00:00) Sharing Faith, Making Disciples(09:56) Everyday Ministry(16:31) The Power of Sharing Testimonies

In a world full of trouble, we're tempted to focus on what we CAN'T control instead of what we CAN do. Jesus told his disciples that through the power of the Holy Spirit they would do even greater works than he did. “We Can Do It” is a reminder of what really matters and a return to the simple ways of Jesus: Doing life together, loving our neighbors, reaching the lost, and making disciples. If you're ready to live a life that makes a difference, this series is for you! It will challenge you, equip you, and inspire you to change the world. 

245.Disciples that Make Disciples with Luke Smith. We catch up with Luke Smith to talk about one-on-one disciple making and Fusion's new discipleship resource, “How To Make Disciples That Make Disciples”. https://www.fusionmovement.org/ The Book - https://www.fusionmovement.org/resources   Support the podcast with a coffee....
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Kyle Kauffman | May 18 2025God intends for all Christians to live with a sense of being sent into the world with the gospel. But God also calls the church to send out those who he specifically calls to go across geographic and cultural boundaries with the gospel. In Acts 13 we get a window into the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas. We discover that God's plan to reach the world with the gospel involves using missionaries to advance the gospel in places where it has not been heard before. In this chapter we see not only what is involved in this missionary endeavor, but also what it looks like for us to live with an awareness of being sent by God in our own individual lives.

Listen to a sermon by Bishop Mosa Sono, preached on the 18th of May, 2025, titled: Making Disciples Of New Converts. Connect with us on the following platforms: FaceBook: Grace Bible Church International, X handle: @BishopMosaSono, Website: www.gracebiblechurch.org.za

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In part 3 of the series, we continue to study Job 39 and the image of a mother Ostrich, abandoning and forgetting her eggs. God tells us this is the opposite of what we're supposed to do as we disciple new christians.

We find a stirring picture of the lack of discipleship in the family of God, through Job 39 and the image of a mother Ostrich, abandoning and forgetting her eggs. God tells us this is the opposite of what we're supposed to do!

If every person that made a profession of faith at our churches' altars was still attending, our churches could not hold the people. So why is this not so? There is a lack of discipleship from the church to accept new believers. God help us become greater mentors to disciple new babes in Christ!

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Having Spiritual Grandkids: Making Disciples Who Make Disciples with Aaron Clayton.

What's the one thing that can produce lasting fruit in our parish ministries?If we want to see real growth in areas like attendance, vocations, and community life, we must focus on making and maturing disciples. There are no shortcuts—superficial fixes won't yield lasting change. True fruitfulness comes from healthy individuals, thriving ministries, and a clear vision rooted in mission. In this episode, I break it all down using the metaphor of a fruit tree—and show why discipleship is the key to everything. [00:34]Vision for Bearing Fruit [00:55] Desiring Good Fruits [02:33] The Role of Discipleship [03:12] Avoiding Shortcuts [04:04] Importance of Branches [05:07] Focusing on the Roots [05:54] Satisfying the Lord's Thirst [07:04] Final Prayer and Reflection [07:46] Closing Remarks For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

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244. From the fear of being alone, failure, rejection, judgment, unknown to freedom. In this episode, we look at five things Cris has heard people say about themselves regarding fear, and then we look at what the Holy Spirit might have to say about it. Support the podcast with a coffee....
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Kyle Kauffman | May 11 2025 There are areas in our lives or the lives of others that may look or feel hopeless to us on the surface. We may struggle to believe that change is really possible or that things will ever get better. In Acts 12 we read of a time when things may have looked and felt hopeless to the early Christians in Jerusalem. We find God intervening in a powerful and amazing way to bring change. This story can help us in whatever areas we may struggle with hopelessness today by helping us to see that God hears and answers the prayers of his people. And it can help us to see that even when things may feel hopeless to us, God is still good and he can still be trusted.

In this powerful message on the Great Commission, Cressa Coldsmith examines what it truly means to "make disciples of all nations." She begins by establishing that this mission is backed by Christ's divine authority and explores how God's heart for all peoples runs throughout Scripture - from Abraham's call in Genesis to the multi-ethnic worship scene in Revelation 7.Cressa breaks down the discipleship process into three key components: going (engaging with people where they are), baptizing (bringing people into the family of faith), and teaching (walking alongside believers as they learn to obey Christ). She emphasizes that while not everyone is called to international missions, everyone has a vital role in fulfilling the Great Commission.The episode features special insights from Travis Helm about Global Reach's mission work across continents, and Cressa shares her own transformative experience serving in India and Bangladesh. She vulnerably discusses how God replaced her fears with confidence in Him, ultimately revealing that what we offer is simply the hope, freedom, and joy found in Jesus.This message will challenge and inspire you to discover your unique role in God's global rescue plan, reminding us all that we never go alone - Christ's presence goes with us to the very end of the age.Connect with us at www.grandpoint.church/nextstepsWatch online on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook and InstagramSign up for our free weekly newsletter

243. Interview and Testimony with Aaron Nayagam Aaron Nayagam, Head of Mission for Fusion. Aaron is passionate about equipping the local church to reach and raise the next generation to know Jesus, and in particular has a heart to invest in the South Asian churches in the UK.   Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers  
 
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Kyle Kauffman | May 4 2025 God's mission of making disciples is global. We can see this in the book of Acts. The gospel is spreading all across the known world throughout this book. And sometimes we can become so focused on the Big Names in the book of Acts that we forget God's mission in Acts involved far more people than Peter, Paul, and Philip. Because God's mission is so BIG, it's easy for us to lose or forget what role the local church (and every member in the church) plays in this mission. In Acts 11:19-30 we get a good glimpse into how God intends to use the local church (and every member of the church) as part of the plan to make disciples. As we discover how God used the local church in Antioch to make a big difference, we might be encouraged to hope that God will use the local church in Paradise to make a big difference as well.

Series: Summer in the PsalmsScripture: Psalm 78May 4, 2025 - Worship Service

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Today have the honor of having TWO of my friends- one new and one returning, J Warner Wallace and his son Jimmy Wallace. J Warner is a returning guest- former homicide detective, apologetic professor, and best selling author, and his son is a current detective + apologetics enthusiast. In this episode we talk about:Murder + Meaning- their new graphic novelThe beauty of sharing the Gospel in SO many ways through artBringing the story of Jesus to a secular world + cultureWhy does life have value? And how do you put your identity in Christ?I pray this blesses you friend!

Today on the show, we're answering the question, “How do we identify when spring is here?” with Pastor Jon Tyson. Jon is the pastor of Church of the City in New York and a best selling author. We're going to talk about identifying spring, revival and resurrection, and what role we play in all of it.  This is also our last episode before Holy Week and Easter, since we don't release episodes during Holy Week, so we also talk about ways to enter into this next week as we finish Lent and celebrate the resurrection.  And if you're following along in your TSF Seasons Guidebook, we're on page 45. As always, if you still want to get a Guidebook and join us, you can find it at anniefdowns.com/seasons.  As you know, we don't release shows during Holy Week, but we do have an entire Holy Week playlist that you can go back and listen to where I read the Scripture from each day of that week leading up to Easter.  . . . . . Find the show notes here Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month.  AG1: AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You'll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. So make sure to check out DrinkAG1.com/soundsfun to get this offer! Jolie: Head to jolieskinco.com/THATSOUNDSFUN to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. . . . . . If you'd like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices