In this episode, Bobby Harrington talks to Sean McDowell about the importance of defining and understanding core beliefs and values in the practice of discipleship. They highlight the importance of modeling these beliefs, building intimate relationships, and having meaningful spiritual conversations. They also discuss the impact of social media and culture on the faith and beliefs of today's generation and how the church can counteract this.

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Key Takeaways

00:00 Discussing the Importance of Beliefs in Culture

06:08 Understanding the Role of Beliefs in the Church

11:41 The Role of Truth in Spiritual Warfare

13:05 The Importance of Relationships in Discipleship

14:18 The Power of Beliefs and Their Influence

16:26 The Importance of Core Values in Organizations

27:03 The Impact of Social Media on Discipleship

31:33 The Importance of Modeling Faith

34:07 Closing Remarks

In this in-depth discussion, Matt Dabbs interviews Brandon Guindon from Real Life Ministries in Texas. They dive into the principles of creating a disciple-making culture within the church body. Brandon shares his journey in ministry and how a focus on disciple-making, modeled by Jesus' example, transformed his approach and shaped the culture at Real Life Ministries. He provides insights into how he has successfully nurtured this in his own congregation and has imparted this approach to others, enabling them to raise more disciples. He emphasizes the importance of keeping the message simple, genuine discipleship as a lifestyle, and striving to make 'disciple-makers' rather than just 'disciples'. We have to have a personal, relationship-based approach to spreading the Gospel, echoing Jesus' methods, rather than relying on extensive theological knowledge or complex teachings.

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Key Takeaways:

00:00 Brandon's Journey to Discipleship

03:39 The Role of Small Groups in Discipleship

06:16 The Transition from Mentoring to Church Planting

09:09 Challenges and Misconceptions in Discipleship

18:10 Key Principles of Disciple Making Culture

21:38 Understanding Disciple Making

26:15 The Challenge of Disciple Making

31:36 The Culture of Disciple Making

37:44 The Power of Asking for Help in Disciple Making

39:17 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement

“Disciple Making Requires Discipline.” In this episode we feature a cultivating discussion between Shodankeh Johnson, Bobby Harrington, and Matt Dabbs on their respective roles and strategies in implementing a disciple-making culture in their lives and organizations. They discuss the importance of disciplined daily prayer, devotion, and deepening one's relationship with God to truly become a follower of Jesus Christ that will inspire others to do the same. They also highlight the importance of patience, wisdom, and perseverance in the face of challenges and setbacks.

Key Takeaways:

• 03:15 The Importance of Behaviors in Discipleship

• National Study on Disciple Making in USA Churches

“Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast.” In this kick off episode Bobby Harrington with guests Renee Sproles and Bart Shaw delve deep into the topic on disciple making culture. They discuss the need to create a culture that values Bible reading, memorization, sharing of faith, and personalized interactions. They also emphasize the important role of beliefs, behaviors, and narrative in shaping this culture. Additionally, they highlight the challenges in shifting from a consumer to a producer mindset within religious communities.  

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Key Takeaways:

• 00:06 Introduction and Initial Conversation

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Link to Disciple Making Culture Visual Guide: https://discipleship.org/shop/disciple-making-culture-visual-introduction/ 

In this episode following Donnie Williams talk on Intentionality in Making Disciple Makers, Bobby Harrington engages Donne and Brandon Guindon on various topics such as the need for change, the importance of alignment in church culture, and practical ways to have a biblical worldview and disciple others.

In this episode, Donnie Williams (Lead Pastor of Lifepointe) discusses the importance of intentional discipleship and the need for a biblical worldview in today's culture. The bad news is only 6% of Christians have a biblical worldview, which means we have a desperate need to align discipleship with scripture and confront cultural lies by teaching God's word. Donnie gives us hope by encouraging us to start small, stay consistent, and keep pushing to multiply our disciple-making efforts.

Tina Wilson shares with us today how her church went through a period of growth and success, but then faced a bitter root of discord that threatened to divide the congregation. She says intentional relationships with other women in the church helped them navigate this challenging situation and ultimately strengthen their unity and support for one another.

I had a chance to catch up with our point leader, Bobby Harrington, and ask him some questions about how discipleship should work through the Christmas and New Year season. He shared some great pointers for all of us and encouraged us to use the Christmas spirit everyone is feeling right now to launch your discipleship plan for 2024. Merry Christmas, everyone!

In this episode, Chris Seidman (lead minister at The Branch Church) shares some personal anecdotes and stories to encourage us all to engage with spiritually lost people. He emphasizes the importance of being intentional and sharing the gospel with others. “The call to be about discipling is not so much a call to go to a certain location as it is to live with a certain intention.”

In this Episode Lori Arnold, shares with us the importance of intentionality in building relationships and seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit in navigating those challenging conversations. She concludes with a clear call to action for all of us to practice intentional discipleship and trust the sometimes long process of growth.