The Disciple Maker‘s Podcast

Creating a Culture of Men Discipling Men (feat. Chris Harper)

Highlight – “80% of all churches in North America have a functioning women’s ministry, less than 7 percent have a functioning men’s ministry.”
In this interview, Chris Harper of Betterman discusses the concept of 'Discipling Men' in our churches. He highlights the fact that a small group study can be tremendously beneficial for a man, offering opportunities to engage in meaningful conversations about Biblical manhood and masculinity, but also that a lot of guys simply wouldn’t choose this kind of community for themselves or even understand why they need it. Church leadership plays a big role in that. Chris talks about seeing a shift from academic spaces to communal spaces in our churches. We should feel an urgency to encourage multi-generational discipleship to prevent men from leaving the church and to build a stronger church community that can affect societal change.
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Discipleship in the Modern Church: Empowering Men with Chris Harper
 
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Key Takeaways 
00:00 Introduction and Prayer
05:38 The Four W's: Word, Woman, Work, World
06:39 The Impact of the Four W's
11:46 The Role of the Church in Men's Discipleship
14:59 The Importance of Small Group Discussions
22:28 The Shift in Church Culture and Its Impact on Men
28:58 The Media's Negative Portrayal of Men
29:50 Breaking Stereotypes: Redefining Masculinity
32:42 The Struggles of Church Leadership
35:21 The Need for Men's Ministry
37:34 The Power of Personal Testimony
39:32 The Urgency of Addressing Men's Issues
46:56 The Potential for Revival
 
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Everyday Disciple Makers (feat. Steve McCoy)

Today’s episode is a follow-up conversation between Steve McCoy and Matt Dabbs. They continue their discussion on fostering a culture of discipleship by utilizing everyday people within the church. They wanna help ordinary people like me and you with accessible tools for sharing the Gospel and for making disciples. This episode serves as an encouragement and guide for us individuals listening and also for churches to foster a more intentional approach to disciple-making by utilizing the collective strength of their community.
Highlight – “If you want to have a disciple making culture within your organization, your ministry, or your church, it is absolutely 100 percent impossible unless everyday people are in the game – Steve McCoy”
 
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Key Takeaways 
00:00 Introduction to the Discipleship Talk
00:14 The Importance of Everyday People in Discipleship
01:15 The Challenges of Expert Culture in Churches
02:38 The Role of Discipleship.org in Empowering Everyday People
06:44 The Impact of Discipleship on Church Culture
06:47 The Effect of COVID-19 on Church Culture
14:43 The Importance of Relational Depth in Discipleship
27:16 The Impact of Discipleship on Church Growth and Leadership Development
29:14 Conclusion: The Excitement of Discipleship
 
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One on One Disciple Making (feat. Steve McCoy)

“Fight to have that David, Jonathan, Jesus, John, Paul, Timothy Relationship. An Everyday person can pick up the tools and just move with it, an everyday person can become a disciple maker.” 
In today's discussion, Matt Dabs talks with Steve McCoy, the founder and lead pastor of the 360 Church in Sarasota, and developer of the Small Circle App. The emphasis is on the importance of personal, one-to-one discipleship, using the methods Jesus exemplified in his ministry. They explore the value of both group settings and individual discipleship, explaining that larger group settings often don't facilitate the deep, transformative conversations that occur in more intimate settings. Steve stresses the importance of intentionality in choosing who to invest in for discipleship, urging listeners to aim to invest in those who will themselves invest in others. 
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Key Takeaways 
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
02:33 The Unique Relationship Between Jesus and John
05:53 The Need for Deep, Intimate Relationships in Discipleship
07:06 The Impact of the Industrial Revolution on Discipleship
08:57 The Importance of Intentionality in Discipleship
17:24 How to Get Started with One-on-One Discipleship
19:01 The Role of Everyday People in Discipleship
21:00 The Challenges and Rewards of One-on-One Discipleship
25:23 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
 
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Jason Shepperd’s Disciple Making Model

Highlight – “Everything Jesus did was Discipleship.” 
In today’s episode, Jason Shepherd discusses his revolutionary approach to Church Projects, a movement that started in 2010. He emphasizes the importance of distributing pastoral leadership, decentralizing church gatherings, and fostering diverse discipleship communities grounded in shared scripture. He also discusses the function of house churches and how they enrich the church community. Furthermore, he provides practical tips for managing kids within a house church setting and fostering powerful church growth. The discussion is tied together with a focus on aligning all church activities with Biblical teachings, values, and examples.
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Key Takeaways 
00:00 Introduction and Prayer
07:09 The Concept of Distributed Pastoral Leadership
11:28 The Importance of Diverse Discipleship Communities
14:30 The Balance Between Large Gatherings and House Churches
19:18 Protecting Sound Doctrine in House Churches
20:30 The Role of House Church Pastors
23:56 The Health of House Churches
27:19 The Structure of House Church Gatherings
29:17 The Role of Children in House Churches
33:18 The Benefits of a Separate Sunday Gathering
36:59 The Church Project Network
 
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Discipleship That Fits: The Five Kinds of Relationships God Uses to Help Us Grow (feat. Bobby Harrington)

Today we continue the conversation between Bobby Harrington and Matt Dabbs looking into the book "Discipleship that Fits." They discuss the importance of different types of discipleship relationships, such as the divine space, public space, social space, personal space, and transparent space. They also mention the benefits of different church sizes and advocate for prioritizing the divine space and transparent space for leadership development. They discuss how different spaces can be used in various church contexts and how they can troubleshoot problems by understanding the purpose of each space. If you are interested in taking an assessment on your church click HERE.  For access to the book and a free tool check out the links below: 
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Key Takeaways 
00:00 Exploring the Concept of Discipleship
02:59 The Importance of Personal Relationships in Discipleship
03:18 The Five Discipling Relationships
06:33 The Role of Church Size in Discipleship
08:19 The Importance of Personal Relationship with God in Discipleship
18:00 The Role of Church Leaders in Discipleship
24:27 Troubleshooting Problems in Discipleship
28:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
 
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Making the DiscipleShift in Your Church (feat. Bobby Harrington)

In this episode of Disciple Making Culture Matt Dabbs interviews the point leader of Discipleship.org Bobby Harrington. They’re talking about steps to help your churches make disciples who then in turn make other disciples. They explore the importance of shifting focus from informing to equipping, from program to purpose, from activity to relationship, and finally from accumulating to deploying. This episode instills the value of creating that disciple-making culture within your church and integrating it into the everyday lives of your churchgoers.
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Episode Highlights:
00:00 The Importance of Disciple Making Culture
01:30 The State of Churches in Disciple Making
01:57 The Importance of Disciple Making Culture in Churches
02:53 The Consequences of Not Making Disciple Shifts
03:17 The Five Shifts to Help Your Church Make Disciples
06:35 The Importance of Discipling Relationships in Churches
16:22 The Importance of Deploying Disciples into Communities
23:34 The Importance of Practicing Discipleship
 
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The Role of Values in a Disciple Making Culture(feat. Josh Howard)

Join us in this thought-provoking and inspirational conversation with Josh Howard, founder of Ignite and a worker with E3 Partners. Howard shares his experiences as a worker in South Asia, discussing the incredible results of 'crazy farming' -- the method of widely spreading the Gospel seeds. He highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, and outlines practical steps for intentional evangelism and discipleship. The conversation also includes comparisons between South Asian and American cultures and the application of these worker strategies in both contexts. Feel encouraged by real stories of God's work and be equipped with helpful resources for your own evangelism journey.
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Key Takeaways 
00:00 Discussing Cultural Differences and Evangelism
03:31 The Role of Prayer and Fasting in South Asian Christian Culture
06:30 The Importance of Contextualizing the Gospel
10:47 The Power of Prayer Walking and Personal Evangelism
17:00 The Power of Prayer and God's Timing in Evangelism
21:56 The Importance of Engaging in Evangelism
24:03 The Importance of Sowing Seeds
28:08 The Challenge of Preaching in the West
30:07 The Power of Personal Testimony
37:16 The Journey of a House Church Leader
38:17 Final Thoughts and Farewell
 
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The Journey of Discipleship (feat. Renee Sproles)

Today Matt Dabbs is talking with Renee Sproles and throughout the discussion, they explore the importance of prayer, relationship, and actively involving women in discipleship. They also jump into the challenges of American cultural values versus what Scripture teaches us about discipleship. And as Renee shares her personal story with rigorous honesty, you’ll pick up on the significant role women have in discipleship and have some practical takeaways on how to start a disciple-making culture in your church. Let’s listen to this conversation between Matt Dabbs and Renee Sproles and be encouraged today.
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Key Takeaways 
00:00 Introducing the Guest and Topic
06:25 Identifying Potential Disciples and Building Relationships
09:19 The Role of Family and Church in Discipleship
14:49 The Importance of Making Space for Discipleship
16:44 The Influence of American Values on Discipleship
19:52 God's Stories: Miracles in Discipleship
21:41 Transformations through Discipleship
25:28 The Power of Prayer in Discipleship
30:18 The Importance of Celebrating Wins in Discipleship
33:16 The Power of Testimonies in Discipleship
34:29 The Importance of Intentionality in Discipleship
36:04 Closing Remarks and Future Plans
 
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Habits and Discipline in a Disciple Making Culture (feat. Anthony Walker)

“A disciple learns to follow, follows to learn, but never arrives.” Today on our series on Disciple Making culture Matt Dabbs and Anthony Walker delve into how discipline language and behavioral shifts can impact their ministry. They explore their past experiences, learning processes, and future aspirations concerning discipleship. They also discuss how people can adopt simple habits to enact discipleship more effectively. This script underscores the importance of following and learning from Christ consistently.
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Key Takeaways:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation
06:20 The Journey of Discipleship
08:23 The Role of Obedience in Discipleship
10:00 The Impact of Discipleship on Personal Life
16:58 The Challenge of Discipleship Among Adults
24:09 The Importance of Competency in Discipleship
25:41 The Role of Ordinary People in Spreading the Gospel
34:16 The Consequences of Ignoring Spiritual Promptings
40:04 The Need for Collaboration Between Church and Marketplace
44:21 The Journey of Discipleship
45:41 Closing Remarks and Future Plans
 
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How Do You Create Core Beliefs and Values (feat. Sean McDowell)

In this episode, Bobby Harrington talks to Sean McDowell about the importance of defining and understanding core beliefs and values in the practice of discipleship. They highlight the importance of modeling these beliefs, building intimate relationships, and having meaningful spiritual conversations. They also discuss the impact of social media and culture on the faith and beliefs of today's generation and how the church can counteract this.
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Key Takeaways
00:00 Discussing the Importance of Beliefs in Culture
06:08 Understanding the Role of Beliefs in the Church
11:41 The Role of Truth in Spiritual Warfare
13:05 The Importance of Relationships in Discipleship
14:18 The Power of Beliefs and Their Influence
16:26 The Importance of Core Values in Organizations
27:03 The Impact of Social Media on Discipleship
31:33 The Importance of Modeling Faith
34:07 Closing Remarks
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