DiscipLead Podcast

In this episode, Zach and I discuss how spending time with God shapes the way we show up for people, the need to live authentically rather than chasing what’s popular, and trusting in God’s goodness.

Quotes for Notes:

“I have to be alone with God so I can be together with people.”

“So many times, times where I get stuck, it is because I am trying to be somebody different. The times where I get caught up, the times where I feel a blockage, it’s because I’ve turned into somebody who I was never called to be.”

“His goodness is not defined by the world’s evil.”

Links:

“The Circle Maker” by Mark Batterson: https://www.christianbook.com/the-circle-maker-mark-batterson/9780310346913/pd/346913?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=christian-living-0-20%7C346913&p=1179710&utm_source=google&p=1237749&dv=c&cb_src=google&cb_typ=shopping&cb_cmp=21328467087&cb_adg=167503012527&cb_kyw=&utm_medium=shopping&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21328467087&gbraid=0AAAAAD_dTHauHNbi_ru0U6ci_-8XmLwop&gclid=CjwKCAjwr8LHBhBKEiwAy47uUnCWOqnlmG1Gi-8dMmNlNAqGD93Fgm5EjQ1TP9u4TuzXBEmMBqYSoxoCDhwQAvD_BwE

“Our Awesome Lord” by Frank Tunstall: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Awesome-Lord-Captivating-Pentecostal/dp/1599796090 

In this episode, I sit down with Matt to dive into his journey into worship ministry and his deep hunger for God’s Presence. We explore the key mentors and leaders who’ve shaped his heart and approach to worship, and talk about the vision that fuels his ministry. Matt also introduces Elevate: Strategies and Logistics, a new initiative he launched to empower worship leaders and equip churches with practical tools and support. 

Quotes for Notes:

“People will come back if they experience God’s Presence.”

“I don’t look at our members as just team members, they are family.”

“Set a goal: Ask. Plan. Execute.”

Links:

https://music.apple.com/us/album/offering/1730246459

https://open.spotify.com/album/27QnNNR5E1c7oGIa4pFrUm

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577238344704#

In this episode, Jon shares his powerful story of encountering God’s love at 20 years old — a moment that sparked a deep passion for discipleship and vision through Christian education. He opens up about the joys, challenges, and spiritual insights that are shaping him as both a disciple and a leader. Whether you're leading, planting, or simply following Jesus in your own context, I believe you will resonate with what God is doing in his heart.

Quotes for Notes:

“God is as good right now as the last time you could feel it.”

“…what I’ve had to unlearn is the false idea that everything works when you walk by faith…. God works when you walk by faith, even if everything else doesn’t.”

“Love in practice is a harsh and dreadful thing compared to love in dreams.”

 Links:

Goodness and Love City Church: https://www.goodnessandlovecc.org/

Jon and Erica Campbell Missionary Support: https://give.iphc.org/project/jon-and-erica-campbell-1

Room 6060 Book: https://www.amazon.com/Room-6060-DeathHopeGrief/dp/195324727X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VEK65BUKJJRV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kpAwMbgGEbSrJeBK2zVySw.DHg4rfPNq6rx51MxJ29WGSvjTOWmlSNKvCcJRwcbp38&dib_tag=se&keywords=room+6060+jon+campbell&qid=1756133466&sprefix=room+6060+jon+campbell%2Caps%2C78&sr=8-1

Surprise the World Book: https://www.christianbook.com/surprise-world-habits-highly-missional-people/michaelfrost/9781631465161/pd/465161?utm_source=google&kw=&mt=&dv=c&event=PPCSRC&p=1229875&utm_medium=cpc&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=72148932&gbraid=0AAAAAD_dTHZ4HkMp8hLTPXpJUkidP0Nih&gclid=CjwKCAjwk7DFBhBAEiwAeYbJsXvD_kLkGddn1jL5Pg-FL16zQDPqodMwaKgPkhdrv2UfRNrwJhZDChoC2TQQAvD_BwE

The Brothers Karamamov Book: https://www.amazon.com/Brothers-Karamazov-Fyodor-Dostoevsky/dp/0374528373

In this episode, Josh and I explore some key ideas and quotes from his book, and talk broadly about the gathering of the Church. Then we shift our focus to pastoral ministry and dig into the specific lessons he’s learned in planting and pastoring Hope City Church—both the challenges and the moments of clarity.

Quotes for Notes:

“I think that when the church gathers together it should look like they worship Jesus.”

“If we are shooting for churchgoers, then our goal is to keep them in the room… If our goal is believers, then the only way that person is going to come to faith is for that person to experience faith.”

“The Gospel is not how to practically make your life better… The Gospel is supernatural transformation.”

Links:

The American Gospel: https://www.amazon.com/American-Gospel-Letter-Post-Christian-Church/dp/B07Y4JNGNS

Hope City Church Website: https://www.hopecitymeridian.church/

Links and Quotes:

Full Focus Newsletter: https://fullfocus.co/newsletter/ 

“What if I could slow down, detach from scarcity and self-reliance, and take a reasonable number of actions at a reasonable pace and believe that would be enough?”- Megan Hyatt Miller

"Connecting your goals to your purpose gives you the fuel you need to keep going when fear gets loud, fatigue sets in, and your faith gets challenged." 

In this episode, Mike and I explore what it means to find your purpose, how to embrace life’s valleys as meaningful chapters in your story, and the vital link between our physical health and spiritual well-being. 

Quotes for Notes:

“Live on purpose, with a purpose, for a purpose.”

“We are digging our graves with a fork, knife, and a spoon.”

“If you don’t feel good physically, you’re not going to be your best spiritually.”

Links:

Revelation 14:13: “Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.”

1 Corinthians 10:31 “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”

Sermons We See by Edgar Guest: https://www.yourdailypoem.com/listpoem.jsp?poem_id=2270

In this episode, we talk about building trust on your team, creating authentic community, and discipling the current generation of students. We also talk about their new community and resource hub that is completely free called “The Simple Youth Pastor”. 

Quotes for Notes:

“…you’ve got to find the balance of answering the questions they’re actually asking and then giving them some stuff that you know they need that they don’t know that they need.”

“Those are the two things you need to build your youth group on: give them the truth and create an authentic community.”

“Vision is not something you think up, it is something you pray down.”

Links:

https://www.thesimpleyouthpastor.com

https://www.youtube.com/@thesimpleyouthpastor

In this episode, Jeremy and I discuss how to build trust, the connection between communication and innovation on your team, and balancing your priorities. 

Quotes for Notes:

“…having that trust and integrity in business, and sometimes it’s hard because you may lose money on some things, but you gain trust and the relationship with that client. And business is nothing but relationships.”

“Communication and relationship with your team helps promote the innovation that is needed. We are constantly empowering our employees to get the job done.”

“If you’re starting your day in prayer every day, that helps set things in motion.”

Links:

https://www.unitedfoodandbeverage.com/

In this episode, Anthony and I discuss a variety of topics, including spiritual disciplines, mentorship, achieving success in ministry, the art of delegation, and how to maintain focus amidst distractions. Anthony shares his heart on the crucial role of accountability and living with purpose and discipline. 

Quotes for Notes:

“Fear and anxiety is a Lordship problem.”

“Always ask what God is up to in any given situation.”

“I think success in ministry, probably is best measured in your home than in the church.”

Links:

https://www.practicingtheway.org/book