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Today’s episode will help us understand the urgency of disciple-making and transformational preaching, equipping us with practical strategies to foster a culture where faith is not just preached but multiplied.

Transformational Preaching and Disciple Making: Insights from Dr. Billy and Micah Odor

In this episode, Dr. Billy Strother from Central Christian College of the Bible and Micah Odor discuss the importance of integrating preaching with disciple making. Dr. Billy highlights the need for preaching to be text-based, Christocentric, doctrinal, storied, simple, and transformational. They explore the challenges of modern congregations, citing various statistics about beliefs, and the crucial role of continual engagement through mentorship and discipleship. Micah Oter shares practical insights on cultivating faith beyond the sermon, emphasizing the importance of personal investment and replicable disciple-making systems.

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Key Takeaways 

00:00 Introduction and Opening Prayer

03:44 Personal Journey and Theological Insights

10:10 Understanding Disciple Making

15:41 Current Socio-Political Biblical Landscape

21:36 Effective Biblical Preaching

31:12 The Power of Storytelling in Preaching

31:51 Simplicity in Sermon Delivery

32:27 The Importance of a Central Theme

33:52 Transformational Preaching

34:43 The Art of Persuasion in Sermons

36:59 Challenges in Evangelism and Discipleship

42:14 Mentorship and Follow-Up in Ministry

47:56 Investing in People Over Systems

51:10 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

See below for a longer description: 

This episode, dives into the challenges and urgency of disciple-making and transformational preaching in today’s churches. Micah Odor and Dr. Billy Strother explore the decline in biblical literacy, the need for Christ-centered, text-driven sermons, and the importance of equipping believers to mentor and replicate disciples. Through personal stories, research insights, and practical strategies, they challenge church leaders to move beyond systems and invest in people, fostering a culture where faith is not just preached but multiplied.