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How Spiritual Warfare Works (feat. Marcus Warner, Dan Allison, and Sarah Allison)

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How do we actually help people with spiritual warfare problems? This session will introduce several tools and practices that have proven helpful in setting people free from the strongholds that keep them enslaved.

Understanding a Warfare Worldview (feat. Marcus Warner)

Understanding Spiritual Warfare: Theology and Practical Applications - Session 2
In this episode, we delve into the theological underpinnings of spiritual warfare and explore concepts such as power encounters, truth encounters, and the legal approach to understanding demonic activity. The session provides insights into how permission and authority play crucial roles in spiritual warfare, illustrated with real-life examples including overcoming occult practices and generational curses. With a focus on practical applications, the video also covers the process of conducting a freedom prayer, addressing mental and emotional wounds, and ensuring participants find lasting freedom and healing in their lives.
00:00 Introduction to Warfare Worldview01:27 Theological Foundations of Spiritual Warfare01:50 Power Encounter vs. Truth Encounter03:03 Legal Approach to Spiritual Warfare05:31 Authority in Spiritual Warfare07:16 Practical Examples and Case Studies11:08 Permission and Authority in Spiritual Warfare12:52 Understanding Demonic Influence20:29 Generational and Lineage Influences22:42 Occult Practices and Counterfeit Christianity24:55 Eviction Process and Freedom Prayer26:10 Case Study: Overcoming Fear and Overeating35:24 Ground Rules for Spiritual Warfare36:05 Dorothy's Command to the Spirit36:54 Personal Testimonies and Experiences40:15 Q&A Session Begins42:17 Intercessory Prayer and Spiritual Warfare44:08 Deliverance and Exorcism48:46 Post-Deliverance Discipleship59:44 Generational Curses and Ancestral Lineage01:01:20 Counterfeit Spiritual Experiences01:04:04 Final Q&A and Closing Remarks

Why Spiritual Warfare Is Essential to the Discipleship Process (feat. Marcus Warner)

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Track Session 1: Why Spiritual Warfare Is Essential to the Discipleship ProcessSpiritual Warfare may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of making disciples, but people cannot grow maturity if they are ensnared in spiritual bondage. We will explore biblical and practical reasons why dealing with spiritual warfare in a biblically balanced way is often the key to revival and an essential element to spiritual transformation.

Faithfulness and Readiness in Matthew 25

In this episode of the Disciple Makers Podcast, Jason discusses the importance of readiness, faithfulness, and fruitfulness in the Christian life. He reflects on the parable of the ten virgins from Matthew 25, emphasizing the need for constant readiness and faithfulness, not just a last-minute scramble. He discusses how readiness is not about knowing future events but being faithful in the present. Jason shares anecdotes about his own struggles with procrastination and urges listeners to focus on their immediate actions and short-term goals. He contrasts this with historical examples of failed doomsday predictions to highlight the futility of trying to pinpoint the end times. The episode concludes with a call to action for consistent, faithful living in daily discipleship and evangelism.

Cultivating Discipleship: Aligning Identity with Ministry (feat. Robby Angle)

Discipleship: Trusting and Receiving with Robby Angle | Disciple Makers Podcast
In this insightful episode of the Disciple Makers Podcast, host Josh engages in a deep conversation with Robby Angle from True Face. Robby shares his personal journey and the pivotal shift from a performance-based faith to one rooted in trusting and receiving God's love. They discuss the importance of correct beliefs and philosophy in creating effective discipleship environments and the impact of leaders' personal spiritual health on their ministry. Robby emphasizes a relationship with God based on trust and receiving over merely knowing more and doing better. Tune in to discover practical ways to foster healthy discipleship cultures in your ministry and personal life.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:05 Meet Robby Angle: A Journey of Faith02:41 The Importance of Small Groups in Discipleship03:34 Understanding True Face and Its Impact05:03 The Core of Discipleship: Beliefs and Philosophy10:05 Practical Applications and Leader Development12:02 The Role of Identity in Ministry16:10 Creating a Culture of Trust and Receiving32:24 Final Thoughts and Resources
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In this episode of the Disciple Makers Podcast, host Josh welcomes Robby Angle, president of True Face, for a deep and candid conversation about cultivating authentic discipleship by aligning personal identity with ministry practice. The discussion opens with lighthearted banter, quickly establishing a tone of vulnerability and friendship that sets the stage for the episode’s core themes.
Robby shares his journey through various ministry roles, from Young Life staff to international disaster response with Samaritan’s Purse, professional counseling, and leading small groups at North Point Church. He describes how his experiences shaped his understanding that spiritual growth is most effective in the context of authentic relationships, but also acknowledges the widespread problem of “lame” small groups that fail to foster real transformation.
The heart of the episode centers on the subtle but critical distinction between doing ministry for God out of a sense of earning versus operating from a place of received identity and grace. Robby and Josh both reflect on how easy it is for ministry leaders to derive their sense of worth from their roles and achievements, rather than from their identity as beloved children of God. Robby recounts a pivotal moment during his time in Pakistan, where he realized that his drive to “do more and know more” for God was rooted in pride and a misunderstanding of the gospel. He emphasizes that true discipleship is not about earning God’s love, but about trusting and receiving it, which then naturally overflows into loving action.
The conversation unpacks how beliefs about God and self form the foundation for ministry philosophy and, ultimately, the environments and outcomes in churches. Robby argues that most leaders focus on tweaking environments or adopting new resources, but the real transformation comes from regularly revisiting and realigning core beliefs and philosophies. He illustrates how a leader’s internal posture—whether rooted in striving or in secure identity—directly shapes the culture and effectiveness of their groups.
Josh and Robby discuss practical implications for church leaders, highlighting the importance of developing leaders who are secure in their identity and philosophy before focusing on group formation or equipping. Robby outlines four key areas for churches: developing leaders, supporting leaders, getting people into groups, and equipping those groups, stressing that leader development is the most crucial and often overlooked step.
The episode concludes with practical resources, including True Face’s “The Cure” and discipleshipframework.com, and an invitation for leaders to reach out for support. Ultimately, the conversation calls ministry leaders to examine their motives, root their identity in Christ, and lead others from a place of freedom, trust, and genuine love.
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Practical Tools for Microgroups (feat. Bart Shaw)

Creating a Disciple-Making Culture with Bart Shaw | Disciple Makers Podcast
In this episode of the Disciple Makers Podcast, host Josh Howard speaks with special guest Bart Shaw, disciple-making strategist and campus pastor at Traders Point Christian Church. Bart Shaw shares his journey and insights into cultivating a disciple-making culture in the church through innovative methods like micro groups. These small, high-accountability groups focus on deep, intentional scripture study and practical obedience to God's word. Bart discusses the importance of multiplication, building relationships, and the need for accountability to foster genuine spiritual growth. He also highlights the significance of personal commitment to disciple-making for church leaders. Tune in to discover valuable principles and practical steps that can help you and your church create a thriving disciple-making environment.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:09 Bart Shaw's Background and Journey02:00 Micro Groups: Concept and Implementation04:18 Impact and Success Stories of Micro Groups07:55 Challenges and Accountability in Micro Groups11:03 Personal Journey and Influences15:40 The Role of Obedience in Movement16:25 Challenges in Implementing Discipleship Programs18:16 Lessons from Martial Arts for Discipleship19:57 Duckling Discipleship: A Simple Yet Effective Approach21:51 Principles for Effective Micro Groups26:48 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

How to Multiply Disciples Alongside Your Sunday Service

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Empowering Disciple-Making Movements: A Game-Changer for Churches
Join Bobby Harrington and Josh Howard in an enlightening webinar designed to shift the paradigm of disciple-making within churches. Bringing 16 years of hands-on experience from India, Josh proposes a 'parallel track' methodology that synergizes with existing church programs. This approach aims to cultivate intentional disciple-makers without dismantling the established structure. Delve into actionable insights on fostering rapid multiplication of disciples, addressing the disconnect in modern church culture, and creating a sustainable disciple-making model. Essential for pastors, church leaders, and anyone committed to Jesus-style discipleship, this episode unpacks a strategic pathway to meet the Great Commission in today's context.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction01:53 Josh Howard's Background and Experience04:28 Defining Disciple Making Movements06:58 Core Definitions of Discipleship13:02 The Biblical Basis for Disciple Making15:24 Challenges in Modern Church Discipleship18:18 The Parallel Track Approach26:36 Implementing the Parallel Track36:08 Q&A and Final Thoughts
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-- Family Discipleship Blueprint: A Year-by-Year Guide to Family Discipleshiphttps://discipleship.org/shop/family-discipleship-blueprint-a-year-by-year-guide-to-family-discipleship/
-- Becoming a Disciple Makerhttps://discipleship.org/shop/becoming-a-disciple-maker/
-- National Study: The State of Disciple Making Churches: A 10 Minute Visual Guidehttps://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 Churchhttps://discipleship.org/shop/reaching-discipling-women-a-guide-to-womens-ministry-in-your-church/
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-- Recreated to Be like God: Making Disciples in the Image of Jesushttps://a.co/d/6DDvUrC
-- King Jesus and the Beauty of Obedience-Based Discipleshiphttps://a.co/d/7d85z6T
-- The Disciple Maker's Handbook: Seven Elements of a Discipleship Lifestylehttps://a.co/d/4ZHIbQz
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Disciple Making Q&A

Q&A: Addressing Challenges in Disciple Making | Disciple Makers Podcast
In this episode of the Disciple Makers Podcast, we return from a brief break to address listener questions about disciple making. Tune in Josh Howard navigates various topics, including the role of the Big C Church in the USA, handling discouragement, incorporating disciple making into busy lifestyles, and the importance of the supernatural in the disciple making process. Discover practical advice, biblical insights, and encouragement to help you on your journey to becoming a disciple who makes disciples.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Update01:23 Q&A Session Begins01:34 Is the US Church Behind in Disciple Making?05:38 Dealing with Discouragement in Disciple Making11:49 Following Jesus' Style in a Busy World19:07 The Role of the Supernatural in Disciple Making24:26 Integrating Disciple Making into Daily Life28:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Leading Great House Churches | 2025 National Disciple Making Forum (Jason Shepperd)

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Track Session 4: Leading Great House ChurchesA Church of House Churches thrives from the health of great House Churches. Learn our expectations of great House Church gatherings, as well as how House Churches are strategically used to help people grow in their spiritual journey to be fully devoted disciples of Jesus.
 
 

Distributed Pastoral Leadership | 2025 National Disciple Making Forum (Jason Shepperd)

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Church Project Track Session 3: Distributed Pastoral Leadership
Today, the word “pastor” conveys someone far more centralized and public than was used in the New Testament (often it means the public speaker on a stage). How did the Early Church identify, equip, and empower ‘ordinary’ individuals to function as pastors, and how could implementing this change the church today?
 
Effective Leadership and Distributed Model: Insights from Titus Chapter 1
Dive deep into the principles of effective church leadership as drawn from Titus Chapter 1. This episode outlines the importance of localized pastoral leadership and decentralized structure for fostering rapid gospel movement, referencing works by theologian Alan Hirsch. Learn about the history and evolution of house churches, the critical balance between centralized and light centrality, doctrinal training, and the intricate processes of raising new house church pastors. Gain practical insights into maintaining sound doctrine, facilitating diverse community growth, and the importance of continuous leadership development. The episode also covers the successful transition strategies for legacy churches, effective house church operation, and quantitative versus qualitative measurement of church health.
00:00 Introduction to Titus Chapter One00:13 The Role of Elders in the Early Church01:11 Centrality and Movement in the Church02:16 Distributed Leadership and Sound Doctrine03:46 House Church Origins and Growth05:12 Developing Doctrine and Duties07:56 Pastoring House Church Pastors14:23 Handling Diversity and Sanctification17:45 Sunday Gatherings vs. House Churches24:23 Reflections and Lessons Learned28:59 Connecting People in a Growing Community29:56 Leadership Turnover and Mobility33:13 One-on-One Discipleship Approach35:35 Challenges in Transitioning Legacy Churches41:35 Preaching and Teaching in House Churches45:49 Leadership Pipeline and Testing50:12 Measuring Success and Engagement57:46 Recruiting Initial House Church Pastors59:38 Final Q&A and Leadership Development
 
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-- 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 Discipleshiphttps://discipleship.org/shop/family-discipleship-blueprint-a-year-by-year-guide-to-family-discipleship/
-- Becoming a Disciple Makerhttps://discipleship.org/shop/becoming-a-disciple-maker/
-- National Study: The State of Disciple Making Churches: A 10 Minute Visual Guidehttps://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 Churchhttps://discipleship.org/shop/reaching-discipling-women-a-guide-to-womens-ministry-in-your-church/
Check out the following Books from Discipleship.org:
-- The Discipleship Gospelhttps://himpublications.com/product/the-discipleship-gospel/?utm_source=discipleship-org&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=books-page
-- Disciple-Making Culturehttps://himpublications.com/product/disciple-making-culture/
-- Recreated to Be like God: Making Disciples in the Image of Jesushttps://a.co/d/6DDvUrC
-- King Jesus and the Beauty of Obedience-Based Discipleshiphttps://a.co/d/7d85z6T
-- The Disciple Maker's Handbook: Seven Elements of a Discipleship Lifestylehttps://a.co/d/4ZHIbQz
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