The Disciple Maker‘s Podcast

Embracing the Multiplication Pathway | e3 Partners

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Once we understand God's mission, and we have considered the work that is before the church, we must clearly articulate how to accomplish the task. Fortunately, the Bible has prescribed this pathway. This track will help you unearth the biblical pathway for gaining ground on lostness in your community.

How Jesus Made Disciples (And Why It Still Works)

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The Blueprint to True Discipleship: Be With Jesus, Become Like Him, Do What He Did
In this episode of the Disciple Makers Podcast, Josh Howard dives into the heart of discipleship and the modern church's struggles. He emphasizes that many churches today fail not due to lack of programs or leadership but because they do not genuinely make disciples. Josh outlines Jesus' clear, simple, and reproducible model of discipleship encapsulated in three stages: being with Him, becoming like Him, and doing what He did. Through anecdotes and insights, he underscores the transformative power of intimate relationships with Jesus. Josh calls for a return to the basics of disciple making—living closely with Jesus, reshaping our lives to mirror His, and actively carrying out His mission. Tune in for an inspiring call to embrace authentic discipleship and ignite a movement of Christ-like living in our communities.
Key Takeaways
00:00 Introduction and Controversial Statement00:32 The Real Problem in Churches Today00:54 Jesus' Blueprint for Discipleship03:26 The Three Stages of Discipleship04:03 Stage 1: Be With Him08:26 Stage 2: Become Like Him13:15 Stage 3: Do What He Did18:35 The Cost of Discipleship19:51 Conclusion and Call to Action22:40 Upcoming Events and Resources

Envisioning the Impact of Multiplication | e3 Partners

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God's mission has been made abundantly clear through His word. He wants and deserves the worship of people from every place in the world. This track will help you discover how to envision those you lead for the impact multiplication principles can make in the community your church is planted in.

This Can’t Be It: A Call Back to New Testament Christianity

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In this episode of the Disciple Makers Podcast, host Josh Howard issues a prophetic call to Christians, especially leaders, urging a return to a New Testament style of Christianity. Josh identifies widespread dissatisfaction among believers and interprets this as the Holy Spirit's urging toward a deeper, more authentic faith. He emphasizes that Jesus called his followers to a life marked by boldness, power, holiness, and mission, not one of comfort or superficial religiosity. Josh critiques modern Christianity for straying from the practices and fervor of the early church, and outlines seven distinctives of New Testament Christianity: fostering an upper room mentality, practicing gospel boldness, expecting divine power, maintaining uncompromised holiness, living a Luke 10 lifestyle, committing to disciple-making multiplication, and embracing joyful abandonment. He calls on leaders to lead by example, fostering real transformations that align with Jesus' life and teachings. Josh closes by urging listeners to make a collective vow to reject status quo Christianity and fully commit to this Jesus-centered way of life.

Track Session 4: The First 5 Steps to Create a Disciple Making Church

Bobby will explain the first 5 steps every minister/pastor must make to transition a church to truly become a disciple Making Church.
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If I Were Starting From Scratch: How Jesus Builds Multiplying Movements

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Building a Multiplying Church from Scratch - Disciple Makers Podcast
Join host Josh Shower in this insightful episode of the Disciple Makers Podcast as he explores the concept of starting from scratch to build a multiplying church by 2026. Dive deep into practical strategies rooted in prayer, fasting, and dependence on the Holy Spirit, and learn how to identify 'people of peace'. Discover how simplified gatherings and obedience-based discipleship can lead to exponential growth and a powerful movement. Perfect for church leaders and believers who are passionate about making disciples who make disciples. Tune in and be inspired to take bold steps in your faith journey!
00:00 Welcome and Introduction01:05 Starting from Scratch: A Radical Approach03:43 The Power of Prayer and Dependence07:56 Finding People of Peace12:27 Discipling a Few: Quality Over Quantity15:16 Building Simple, Reproducible Gatherings19:28 Refusing Complexity and Embracing Simplicity21:01 Normalizing Immediate Obedience22:36 Conclusion and Call to Action

Track Session 2: How We Make Disciples in Our Network

Ed will explain the strategy of one of the nations top Disciple Making Churches.
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Building a Multiplying Church in 2026

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Building a Disciple-Making Plan for 2026 | Disciple Maker's Podcast
Join us for the first Disciple Maker's Podcast episode of 2026, where we dive into creating an effective disciple-making plan for your church. We'll explore the importance of focusing on multiplication over mere church growth, setting clear visions and goals, and designing intentional pathways to help your congregation follow Jesus and make disciples who make disciples. Learn how to define success, choose the right vehicles for disciple-making, create impactful rhythms, and invest in key multipliers within your church. Embark on a year-long journey to transform your church's approach to discipleship and witness significant Kingdom impact. For more resources, visit discipleship.org.
00:00 Introduction and Vision for 202600:42 The Importance of Multiplication Over Growth02:18 Defining the Destination: What Kind of Disciples?06:54 Choosing the Right Vehicles for Disciple Making10:25 Reality Check: Assessing Your Current Disciple Making15:20 Hijacking Church Programs for Disciple Making17:16 Building a 2026 Disciple Making Plan22:50 Creating Multiplication Rhythms26:14 Identifying and Investing in Multipliers27:48 Embedding Prayer and Fasting28:52 Simplifying the Pathway for New Believers30:15 Conclusion and Call to Action

Track Session 1: How We Make Disciples at Elevate City

Joey will explain the strategy of one of the nations top Disciple Making Churches.
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Join us at the 2026 National Disciple Making Forum: https://discipleship.org/2026-national-disciple-making-forum/ 

10 Most Common Mistakes when Shifting to Multiplication

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Avoiding the Top 10 Mistakes in Disciple Making Movements
In this episode of the Disciple Makers Podcast, host Josh Howard discusses the essential shifts needed to transition from addition to multiplication in disciple making. He focuses on the top 10 common mistakes that leaders and churches make when pursuing disciple-making movements, such as prioritizing models over missions, innovating before imitating, and treating disciple-making as a side hustle. Josh provides practical principles and corrective actions to help leaders avoid these pitfalls, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness, adaptability, and deep leadership development. Ideal for church leaders and anyone passionate about multiplying disciples effectively.
00:00 Introduction and Recap01:10 Top 10 Mistakes in Disciple Making Movements03:02 Mistake 1: Falling in Love with the Model07:51 Mistake 2: Innovating Before Imitating11:59 Mistake 3: Doing the Work for People14:36 Mistake 4: Spreading Too Thin17:45 Mistake 5: Ignoring Structures21:26 Mistake 6: Treating Movement as a Side Hustle23:13 Mistake 7: Expecting Microwave Speed25:55 Mistake 8: Fearing Mistakes28:54 Mistake 9: Confusing Language with Culture31:11 Mistake 10: Quitting Too Soon33:39 Conclusion and Encouragement