May 02, 2024

Comparing Discipleship in the Early Church vs. the Modern Church (Ep 173)

1 hour 23 minutes

Peter Goeman is joined by Dr. Andy Burggraff to talk about discipleship in the early church and what discipleship should look like in the modern church. Goeman and Burggraff explore the practices of the early church and how discipleship was a central feature to the nascent church. They also discuss practical ways that today's church can implement discipleship practices.

00:00 Introduction

01:49 Intro to Dr. Andy Burggraff

04:45 How to Define Discipleship

10:57 Is there a difference between Mentorship and Discipleship?

19:48 How did the early church do discipleship?

39:15 Why does the Bible stop using the term discipleship?

46:23 What are some ways to practice discipleship?

56:37 What are some of the passages of Scripture that deal with the idea of discipleship?

1:17:02 What are the dangers in practicing discipleship?

1:22:12 Conclusion and Giveaway information

Books by Dr. Andy Burggraff:

Discipleship Today: https://www.amazon.com/dp/195945403X/

Discipleship in the Early Church: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1959454013/

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