In episode nine of Disciple Making in Community, Ken Braddy is joined by Benji Thomas for a candid conversation about how evangelism and group multiplication often go hand in hand.

They talk honestly about why starting new groups can be one of the most effective catalysts for outreach—and why it can also feel challenging and uncomfortable for leaders. Benji shares insights on engaging the unchurched, naming some of the common barriers churches face and offering practical ways to move past them with clarity and purpose.

Throughout the conversation, prayer and heart change remain central themes, reminding leaders that effective evangelism isn’t driven by strategy alone, but by dependence on God and intentional steps of obedience. Benji also points to helpful resources and real-life examples that can equip church leaders to take meaningful next steps.

If you’re wrestling with how to reach people beyond your church walls while still caring well for your groups, this episode offers encouragement, wisdom, and a renewed vision for what’s possible.