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156. Discovery by Practitioners #1


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In this first of two special episodes, we hear from disciple-makers in India and Africa who are using the Discovery Bible Study (DBS) to spark movements of obedience-based discipleship in their regions.

🇮🇳 From India: Multiplication Through Simplicity

We begin with a passionate brother from India who shares why sticking to the DBS questions from Day 1 is absolutely vital. He reminds us that multiplication doesn’t happen through charisma or complexity—but through ordinary disciples faithfully using the same simple questions.

🇰🇪 From Kenya: Disciple-Making Among the Swahili and Mijikenda

Next, we hear from Albert in Kenya, who shares how Discovery Groups are being used to reach the Swahili and Mijikenda peoples. Using Creation-to-Christ stories with non-believers and other Scripture passages with believers, Albert is seeing lives transformed as obedience becomes the focus.

He walks us through the three segments of DBS:

  1. Community Building
    The first part focuses on interaction and relationship-building. For Albert, this was key. Slowing down and letting people connect made DBS feel like a lifestyle, not just another program.
  2. Scripture Engagement
    The second part involves multiple readings or retellings of the Scripture passage. Among illiterate groups, storytelling, scripture songs and skits became powerful tools to help people absorb and understand the Word.
  3. Obedience and Accountability
    The final part is about application—how people will obey and share what they’ve learned. “The more people delay in sharing, the longer it takes to see disciples multiply.”
    That’s why the group regathers the following week to follow up—obedience and sharing are the DNA of multiplication.
  4. “If people learn to share, then we can experience multiplication straight away.”

    Albert reflects honestly:

    “When we first started, we overlooked some of the questions—especially the sharing. We were too eager to move on. But very little multiplication happened. Now, even the illiterate and unschooled are learning to share what they’ve discovered.”

    🎧 Tune in to hear:
    • Why the DBS format matters
    • How simple obedience leads to multiplication
    • What’s happening on the ground in India and Kenya
    • Don’t miss this practical and inspiring look into disciple-making movements from voices on the frontlines.

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