S11 Ep. 9 - Intentionally Discipling Thought Leaders (feat. Gabe Lyons)

In today’s episode, Gabe Lyons (founder and president of THINKQ Media)  shares his experience in engaging with thought leaders and his vision for creating a space where Christians can come together to think, talk, learn, collaborate, and challenge each other with the biggest questions facing the world and their own lives. He emphasizes the importance of cultural discernment and provides us with a formula for thinking well as a Christian, including understanding theology, history, nuance, and simply just asking better questions. Gabe believes that thought leaders, regardless of scholarly credentials, have the ability to influence others and shape their thinking towards Christ and kingdom truths in a world filled with deceptive teachings and cultural chaos.

S11 Ep. 8 - Intentional Discipleship and the State of the Evangelical Church (feat. Thom Rainer)

In this episode Thom Rainer (former CEO of Lifeway) talks with us about the current state of the Evangelical Church. He gives us a sobering analysis of the declining state of the Evangelical Church, pointing out that up to three out of four churches are technically dying. Thom mentions several challenges faced by churches, such as clinging to the past, failing to recognize the impact of the pandemic, struggling with prayer and evangelism, and lacking a clear purpose. Despite the negative aspects, Thom ends on a hopeful note that through evangelism and obedience to the divine commission, revival is possible.

S11 Ep. 7 - How to Intentionally Make Disciples That Shape the Next Generation (feat. Dave Buehring)

In this episode we wrap up the track sessions from Lionshare, where Dave Buehring talks about how to shape the next generation. Dave discussed the concept of vocational discipleship, emphasizing the need to educate young individuals not only about their job roles but also how to apply spiritual principles in these roles. Dave talks about helping young adults understand their callings in life and how to incorporate their callings into their work, highlighting the importance of building relationships, showing empathy, and valuing other people.

S11 Ep. 6 - How to Intentionally Make Disciples That Win in Spiritual Warfare (feat. Dave Buehring)

In this episode Dave Buehring (Lionshare) teaches us about spiritual warfare. He explains the different tactics our enemy uses (distortion, distraction, discouragement and deception) to deter or divert God’s people. Dave offers practical ways to counteract these tactics, including relying on scriptures and forming strong relationships.

S11 Ep. 5 - How to Intentionally Make Disciples That Relinquish Rights (feat. Dave Buehring)

In this episode Dave Buehring of Lionshare talks about the concept of discipline and spiritual growth. He emphasizes the importance of letting go of our personal rights and desires and embracing the teachings and the guidance of Jesus, and he compares this to a physical action of opening our palms to signify surrendering control. It’s important that we surrender control of our lives as a method of discipleship and as a way of trusting and obeying God.

S11 Ep. 4 - How to Make Disciples That Hear and Obey God’s Voice (feat. Dave Buehring)

In this episode of the podcast Dave Buehring of Lionshare covers various topics including the decline in biblical knowledge among younger generations, the importance of discipleship, the challenges of spiritual warfare, and the importance of hearing the voice of God. He shares personal stories and experiences to help engage the audience. He also discusses the need to develop a hearing heart, which involves being open to God's voice, and provides ways to test and confirm God's instructions.

S11 Ep. 3. - Gospel & Growth: Navigating Messiness in Discipleship (feat. Brandon Guindon and Renee Sproles with Bobby Harrington)

In this episode, our point leader Bobby Harrington interviews Brandon Guindon and Renee Sproles in an in-depth round table discussion reflecting on aspects of discipleship. This is a part 3 of episodes 1 & 2 from this season. In this Q&A session, Bobby, Brandon, and Renee discuss the role of relationships in faith development, as well as the importance of addressing challenges and the inevitable messiness that comes with discipleship. As disciple makers, we need the ability to adapt well in dealing with these challenges and we may need a mindset change when dealing with personal incidences during the discipleship process.

S11 Ep. 2 - When Enough Is Enough: Discipling Those You Care About (feat. Renee Sproles)

Are you sick of just sitting by while your friends and family members spin out of control in their lives? Renee Sproles talks about feeling that way and the steps she took when she finally said “enough is enough” and began helping these precious people in her life. This episode is about the importance of intentional relational discipleship and building relationships to provide support to individuals in need. Renee says when you’re starting out with discipleship, an ounce of obedience is worth a pound of theory.
 
You can now get access to video content from the Discipleship.org city tour in Nashville, visit this link for more information: https://discipleship.org/shop/2023-nashville-city-tour/ 

S11 Ep. 1 - Intentionality in Disciple Making (feat. Brandon Guindon)

In this first episode Brandon Guindon recounts a personal story of a tragic car accident and he reflects on the challenges they went through as a family and how it impacted their faith and understanding of disciple making. Brandon emphasizes the importance of following Jesus' methodology of disciple making and the transformative power it can have on individuals and communities when we follow his methods with grit and commitment.
 
You can now get access to video content from the Discipleship.org city tour in Nashville, visit this link for more information: https://discipleship.org/shop/2023-nashville-city-tour/