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In this episode, we talked about bringing our understanding and practice of discipleship into alignment with what we see in the Bible. We see in Jesus' model that there are three components of disciple making, and in our culture we usually stick with one. Susie Walther helps us walk out what it looks like to incorporate all 3.

Susie Walther is the founder of The Well Training Ministry. As a young woman, she served in the military and committed her life to Christ through the influence of her Army roommate. Susie received much of her early discipleship training through The Navigators and served as associate staff with that ministry for 10 years at Ft. Campbell, KY. Her ministry spans 30 years and counting, and includes leading Bible studies, teaching and equipping, mentoring, speaking at conferences and spiritually coaching Christian women in their ministries. Thousands of women have come through the doors of The Well ministry for Bible study and training, which equip women to more effectively do their own work of ministry in their own spheres of influence.

In this episode:

• Why do we limit discipleship?

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

The Pathway Series

The Well Training Ministry

The 3 Modes of Disciple Making 

Original Release Date: 04/03/25

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Want to grow in your faith? Spiritual vitality includes many things, and living on mission is one of them. Jesus told us to go and make disciples, so why wouldn't that command be something that makes us closer to Him? In this episode, John has a conversation with Matthew Clark about spiritual vitality and missional living, and how they are much more connected than we tend to think they are.

Matthew Clark is a veteran disciple-maker and seasoned U.S. Army Blackhawk pilot. Currently he is dedicated to making disciples in the most remote corners of the world with JAARS, a missionary aviation organization serving to cover the crucial Last Mile of Missions. Matthew is passionate about growing spiritual vitality into every aspect of missional living; believing that true impact comes from a deep unwavering connection with God.

In this episode:

• Spiritual vitality and missional living

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

The Pathway Series

Action Plan - a tool to help you apply the principles discussed in this episode to your own life -

Original Release Date: 03/27/25

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We were honored to be able to interview several fantastic disciple makers at a conference recently, and we wanted to share some of their takeaways from doing life in the harvest. Enjoy!

In this episode:

• One lesson Jesus has taught you recently

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

The Pathway Series

Original Release Date: 03/20/25

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Ready for an episode that might make you uncomfortable? In this episode, Andrew and John talk about the different expressions of Church, and how each expression reveals a different characteristic of God, and helps us know Him more. We are called to worship God with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength. And the different expressions of the Church help us love Him with the different parts of ourselves. To be clear: we are talking about the different expressions of Church within Christianity. The different expressions of Church that worship the one true God. We still do not condone worship of any false gods :)

In this episode:

• Our faith backgrounds

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

The Pathway Series

QS: Church (Acts)

Sacred Pathways 

Streams of Living Water -

Original Release Date: 03/13/25

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We in the United States are living in a rapidly growing missionary context. This is important to remember because the way we view evangelism and discipleship matters. There seems to be an understanding of evangelism and discipleship in the Church that puts limitations on both commands. John talks to Brad Briscoe about Bounded vs. Centered Set discipleship, and why those distinctions make a huge difference in our day-to-day discipleship.

Brad Brisco directs strategy development for the North American Mission Board. He holds a doctorate in missional ecclesiology; his thesis focused on assisting existing congregations to transition in a missional direction. He also serves on the national leadership team for Forge America Mission Training Network.

Brad is the co-author of Missional Essentials, a 12-week small group study guide, The Missional Quest: Becoming a Church of the Long Run, Next Door As It Is In Heaven, and Covocational Church Planting. You can connect with him on X @bradleybrisco and find his articles at missionalchurchnetwork.com.

In this episode:

• Bounded set vs. Centered set

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

The Pathway Series

Missional Church Network -

Missional Essentials: A Guide For Experiencing God's Mission In Your Life

Brad's Private Facebook Group

Bounded Set vs. Centered Set Article

Flesh by Hugh Halter

Shaping of Things to Come by Alan Hirsch and Michael Frost

Margin by Richard Swenson

Original Release Date: 03/06/25

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Would the apostle Paul recognize your church? In this episode, John talks with Alan Ch'ng about the different expressions of the Church around the world. One thing remains constant - there needs to be authentic community and an outward-focused mission of making disciples in order to be a healthy church. A difficult combination, but certainly achievable with the help of the Holy Spirit.

Alan Ch'ng is the International Vice President of The Navigators and has decades of experience leading cross-cultural missions and disciple-making efforts around the world. His leadership has shaped The Navigators' global strategy, and his heart for the church as a community of belonging resonates deeply in all of his work.

In this episode:

• Kingdom of God vs. Church

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

The Pathway Series

Committing to Community article

Who we are at ITH

Going to Church in the First Century by Robert Banks

Paul's Idea of Community by Robert J. Banks

The Rise of Christianity by Rodney Stark

Original Release Date: 02/27/25

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We are living in the middle of the largest religious shift in American history - and it's away from the Church. In this episode, Andrew talks with Ian Harber about deconstruction. More specifically, how to walk with someone who is going through deconstruction. Ian, who has gone through a deconstruction process himself, makes the point that at the end of deconstruction, there is always reconstruction. Reconstruction can look like a closer walk with Jesus, or it can look like leaving the faith altogether - or anywhere in between. Ian is author of the new book, Walking Through Deconstruction. He serves as Director of Communications and Marketing for Mere Orthodoxy. He also writes regularly about faith and life in a post-Christian age at his Substack, Back Again. His articles have been featured at The Gospel Coalition and Mere Orthodoxy. He and his family live in Denton, Texas and are members at The Village Church Denton.

In this episode:

• Why Ian wrote the book

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

The Pathway Series

Walking Through Deconstruction by Ian Harber

Substack: Back Again with Ian Harber

Original Release Date: 02/20/25

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Jesus called all believers to make disciples (check Matthew 28:18-20). In the United States in 2025, it is easy to feel like we don't have time to do ministry, or our schedules are too full to give ourselves away to others. In this episode, we discuss two big shifts that can help you make disciples for the rest of your life.

In this episode:

• Different ages and seasons

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

The Pathway Series

Intimacy with the Almighty by Charles Swindoll

Creative Obedience

Original Release Date: 02/013/25

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Shelton Markham is back on the show to talk with Andrew about the Church and Parachurch organizations, and how they can/should best partner. It's a great show for anyone who is in an organization like the Navigators, YoungLife, or any other great parachurch organization, and is wondering how their giftings, and the things they're learning can best fit inside the Church.

Shelton Markham is lead pastor of Paseo del Rey Church in San Diego, CA. To learn more about his ministry, please visit https://paseodelrey.org/

In this episode:

• Why the Church/parachurch partnership is important

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The Pathway Series

Original Release Date: 02/06/25

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We have one of our favorite guests back on the show! Renee Sproles has been on several times to talk all things discipleship with us. In this show, she and Andrew are talking about initiating, and being intentional - two key factors in making disciples, and changing peoples' lives for the better. Renée Sproles is from Murfreesboro, TN. She is a speaker and writer for Renew.org, where she serves as the Director of Cultural Engagement. Her most recent book is Male & Female: A Biblical Look at Gender. She is also co-host of the Just Ask Your Mom podcast with her lifelong friend, Bonnie Blaylock. You can find the podcast on Apple and Spotify or at justaskyourmom.com.

In this episode:

• Why Renee Initiates

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

The Pathway Series

Renée’s podcast

Male & Female: A Biblical Look at Gender by Renée Sproles

The Map to Maturity (video)

The Map to Maturity (visual)

The Nuclear Family Was a Mistake - article by David Brooks

The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People by Dr. Marcus Warner

The 28-Day Joy Challenge!

Original Release Date: 1/30/25

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