The Disciple Maker‘s Podcast

I had a chance to catch up with our point leader, Bobby Harrington, and ask him some questions about how discipleship should work through the Christmas and New Year season. He shared some great pointers for all of us and encouraged us to use the Christmas spirit everyone is feeling right now to launch your discipleship plan for 2024. Merry Christmas, everyone!

In this episode, Chris Seidman (lead minister at The Branch Church) shares some personal anecdotes and stories to encourage us all to engage with spiritually lost people. He emphasizes the importance of being intentional and sharing the gospel with others. “The call to be about discipling is not so much a call to go to a certain location as it is to live with a certain intention.”

In this Episode Lori Arnold, shares with us the importance of intentionality in building relationships and seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit in navigating those challenging conversations. She concludes with a clear call to action for all of us to practice intentional discipleship and trust the sometimes long process of growth.

In today’s episode we feature a conversation between Bobby Harrington, Thom Rainer and Gabe Lyons. Their conversation discusses faith, evangelism, discipleship, church attendance, communication in religious practice, community engagement, and generational challenges in modern Christianity.
 
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.