Making Disciples Naturally

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  • Ep. 52 Why is spending personal time with Jesus key to our spiritual growth? Part 1 of 4

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    Do you want to grow in your walk with God? The chief way we do this is through spending "alone time" with Jesus. Some people call this a "Quiet Time" or "Personal Devotional Time." Why is this so important. We hear from six men from different perspectives, locations and ages who share their experiences and encouragements in developing this personal time with God.

    Resources mentioned in the podcast:

    New Morning Mercies (Paul David Tripp)
    The Word for You Today
    Daily Devotional Emails (from the Navigators)

    Kansas Navigators Communities Ministry

    16 min
  • Ep. 51 How can a Christian young person prepare for college? Part three of three

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    Mr. Ken Ham, CEO of Answers in Genesis, shares some helpful resources for Christian young people as they prepare for college. He also discusses the world-class AIG Creation Museum and Ark Encounter, both outstanding "destination attractions" for families.

    Creation Museum

    Ark Encounter

    Answers in Genesis website

    "Answers" books and resources

    Answers.tv streaming service

    Kansas Navigators

    Note: The opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily express the opinions or positions of the Kansas Communities Ministry nor of The Navigators (c). 

    14 min
  • Ep. 50 Why are young people leaving the church and what can be done? Part two of three

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    Mr. Ken Ham, CEO of Answers in Genesis shares his views about the tragedy of young people leaving the church and what we can do about it. He offers insight as to the cause of this exodus and hopeful suggestions as to how this can be changed.

    Answers in Genesis website

    "Answers" books and resources

    Answers.tv streaming service

    Kansas Navigators

    Note: The opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily express the opinions or positions of the Kansas Communities Ministry nor of The Navigators (c). 

    12 min
  • Ep. 49 Would you like to leave a Godly legacy? Part one of three

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    Mr. Ken Ham, CEO of Answers in Genesis was raised by godly parents who strongly believed that the Word of God should be primary in a person's life. They instilled in Mr. Ham this high priority for believing and obeying the Word of God. As a result, countless millions have benefitted and been influenced by his ministry.

    Answers in Genesis website

    "Answers" books and resources

    Answers.tv streaming service

    Kansas Navigators

    Note: The opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily express the opinions or positions of the Kansas Communities Ministry nor of The Navigators (c). 

    9 min
  • Ep. 48 Is there still an openness to the Gospel in today's culture and world? Part 6 of 6

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    Pastor Philip Wood gives encouraging hope in the midst of often dark times. 

    Philip is Lead Pastor of NorthWest Christian Church in Wichita, Kansas, adjunct professor at Friends University, Founder of Communities of Heaven and most importantly, he says, he’s the happy husband to Cathy Wood!

    Philip and Cathy Wood live in Wichita and have invested their lives in making disciples of Jesus Christ for over 40 years.

    Philip and Cathy Wood's ministry Communities of Heaven.

    Kansas Communities Ministry website. 

    Note: The opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of The Navigators (c) or the Kansas Communities Ministry.

    13 min
  • Ep. 47 What is the importance of being obedient to the Great Commission and investing your life in others? Part 5 of 6

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    Pastor Philip Wood shares his vision of disciplemaking which he and Cathy have followed for over 40 years. 

    Philip is Lead Pastor of NorthWest Christian Church in Wichita, Kansas, adjunct professor at Friends University, Founder of Communities of Heaven and most importantly, he says, he’s the happy husband to Cathy Wood!

    Philip and Cathy Wood live in Wichita and have invested their lives in making disciples of Jesus Christ for over 40 years.

    Philip and Cathy Wood's ministry Communities of Heaven.

    Kansas Communities Ministry website. 

    Note: The opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of The Navigators (c) or the Kansas Communities Ministry.

    10 min
  • Ep. 46 How are people more important than programs? Part 4 of 6

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    Even though we often find satisfaction in and learn from programs, in truth those things which last are found in relationships. Pastor Philip Wood relates the importance and longevity of relationships found in discipleship experiences. 

    Philip is Lead Pastor of NorthWest Christian Church in Wichita, Kansas, adjunct professor at Friends University, Founder of Communities of Heaven and most importantly, he says, he’s the happy husband to Cathy Wood!

    Philip and Cathy Wood live in Wichita and have invested their lives in making disciples of Jesus Christ for over 40 years.

    Philip and Cathy Wood's ministry Communities of Heaven.

    Kansas Communities Ministry website. 

    Note: The opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of The Navigators (c) or the Kansas Communities Ministry.

    13 min
  • Ep. 45 What would you like to achieve for Jesus so that at the end of your life you would feel totally satisfied? Part 3 of 6

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    Pastor Philip Wood shares how he struggled with this question and as a result was led to commit his life to making disciples using the model of "Communities of Heaven." 

    Philip is Lead Pastor of NorthWest Christian Church in Wichita, Kansas, adjunct professor at Friends University, Founder of Communities of Heaven and most importantly, he says, he’s the happy husband to Cathy Wood!

    Philip and Cathy Wood live in Wichita and have invested their lives in making disciples of Jesus Christ for over 40 years.

    Philip and Cathy Wood's ministry Communities of Heaven.

    Kansas Communities Ministry website. 

    Note: The opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of The Navigators (c) or the Kansas Communities Ministry.

    14 min
  • Ep. 44 How do you know how God might want to use you for His glory? Part 2 of 6

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    Pastor Philip Wood relates his experiences in college as he shared his faith with other students. 

    Philip is Lead Pastor of NorthWest Christian Church in Wichita, Kansas, adjunct professor at Friends University, Founder of Communities of Heaven and most importantly, he says, he’s the happy husband to Cathy Wood!

    Philip and Cathy Wood live in Wichita and have invested their lives in making disciples of Jesus Christ for over 40 years.

    Philip and Cathy Wood's ministry Communities of Heaven.

    Kansas Communities Ministry website. 

    Note: The opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of The Navigators (c) or the Kansas Communities Ministry.

    11 min
  • Ep. 43 How should the church resemble little "communities of heaven"? Part 1 of 6

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    Pastor Philip Wood shares his story of growing up in the home of a dynamic pastor from Australia, George Wood, how he came to know the Lord and how he was mentored/discipled as a young person. Through listening to a speaker, he was confronted with the need to address the issue of how God wanted to work through his life. 

    Philip is Lead Pastor of NorthWest Christian Church in Wichita, Kansas, adjunct professor at Friends University, Founder of Communities of Heaven and most importantly, he says, he’s the happy husband to Cathy Wood!

    Philip and Cathy Wood live in Wichita and have invested their lives in making disciples of Jesus Christ for over 40 years.

    Philip and Cathy Wood's ministry Communities of Heaven.

    Kansas Communities Ministry website. 

    Note: The opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of The Navigators (c) or the Kansas Communities Ministry.


    15 min

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