We’ve got Anthony Walker on the show today and he’s highlighting how men and women require different discipleship approaches. Where women may more naturally fit into ongoing continuous discipleship with their relationships, men typically have a harder time opening up. Anthony wants to help us have a new framework and a new approach for reaching and discipling men. He says we have to meet men where they are, accepting them along with their troubles, and helping them navigate through their lives by walking with Jesus as the ultimate guide. Men have unique struggles, but there is also power in fellowship with the men and guidance from them in overcoming life's challenges.

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Key Takeaways 

00:00 Kicking Off with a Fast-Paced Introduction

00:40 The Parable of the Queen Isabella Causeway

01:40 Drawing Parallels: Men and the Barges of Life

02:36 The Importance of Discipling Men Differently

04:21 Utilizing Biblical Narratives for Modern Manhood

09:51 The Journey to Better Manhood: Meeting, Accepting, Navigating

14:08 Concluding Thoughts on Navigating Life with Faith

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We’re wrapping our special series on Disciple Making Culture with part 2 of a conversation with the Disciple Making Culture man himself - Brandon Guindon. If you haven’t heard part one, jump back to episode 40 and listen to that before going any further. This episode is an explanation of the final essential components of disciple making culture - relational environments and the reproducible process. We have to model Jesus' relational method of disciple-making by fostering environments for personal growth as well as application of biblical teaching, and also establishing methods for multiplying and expanding the culture. Brandon also gives us practical advice on forming small groups and strategies to encourage the reproduction of disciple-making efforts within our church communities.

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Key Takeaways 

00:00 Diving Into Part Two: Continuing the Disciple Making Culture Conversation

00:26 Exploring Key Component #3: The Power of Relational Environments

07:19 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Discipleship and Empowerment

15:52 Practical Insights: Building Reproducible Disciple Making Processes in Churches

29:42 Leveraging Resources and Encouragement for Disciple Making

32:15 Closing Thoughts: The Journey of Discipleship

We’re finishing up our special series on Disciple Making Culture with 2 special interviews with Brandon Guindon. Brandon is the founding pastor of Real Life Ministries in Texas and today he’s talking with Matt Dabbs about developing a disciple-making culture within your church by sharing his insights on the challenges faced in maintaining perseverance and the American pragmatism that often discourages long-term discipleship.

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Key Takeaways 

00:00 Diving Deep into Disciple Making Culture

06:16 Exploring the Biblical Foundation of Disciple Making

16:49 The Challenge of Discipleship in Modern Churches

19:50 Discovering the Path to Discipleship

20:43 A Divine Encounter and a New Direction

21:14 The Essence of True Discipleship

23:37 Intentional Leadership in Discipleship

29:00 Building a Disciple-Making Culture in the Church

32:51 The Long-Term Commitment to Discipleship

33:46 Exploring Future Projects and the Importance of Grit

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In this episode, Matt Dabbs talks with Todd Wilson for part 2 on their conversation about the challenges the American church faces in creating a culture of disciple making. A national study shows only 4% of churches have a disciple-making culture, and Todd gives us insight as to why that is, focusing on the fact that churches with a lot of programs or consumer-driven churches actually hinder discipleship. We need a change in our church’s operating systems. Todd introduces six key elements that are crucial for establishing a new model that prioritizes relational disciple making.

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Key Takeaways 

00:00 Diving into Disciple Making Culture in American Churches

01:26 The Challenge of Changing Church Operating Systems

05:37 Exploring the Impact of the Church Growth Movement

14:21 Redefining Success: From Mega Churches to Disciple Making

23:01 The Operating System of the Church: A Deep Dive

25:06 Unveiling the Constraint: The Operating System in Church Growth

26:05 The Illusion of Model Tweaking in Church Growth

27:12 The Gravity of Programmatic Reproduction in Church Planting

28:19 Breaking Free: The Challenge of Escape Velocity in Church Innovation

29:47 The Asymptotic Barrier: Navigating Growth Limits in Churches

31:50 Rethinking Church Growth: The Need for a New Operating System

34:17 Introducing a New Operating System for Church Planting

37:43 Dissecting the New Operating System: Elements and Questions

46:05 Mobilization and the Future of Church Planting

46:26 Wrapping Up: The Importance of Disciple Making Culture

We have the privilege of speaking with Todd Wilson in this episode. He’s the former founder of Exponential and the current directional team leader of the Renew Movement. Todd and Matt Dabbs dive into the challenges and statistics surrounding disciple making in U.S. churches. Our current plan to use church programs for church growth has created a barriers to a real disciple-making culture. Wilson argues for a shift towards relational disciple making as a primary way of growth, especially after the impact COVID has had on church trends. We need a new paradigm. You know it and I know it. We need one that embraces relational disciple making to ensure the future of church growth.

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Key Takeaways 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:24 Exploring the Mission and Impact of Exponential

00:45 The Tipping Point in Church Planting and Discipleship

02:14 Strategic Shifts in Church Planting Post-Exponential

03:21 Renew Movement: A New Direction in Church Planting

04:06 The Impact of COVID-19 on Church Dynamics

06:56 Unpacking the Study on Disciple Making Culture

09:13 Challenges and Realities of Institutional Church Growth

16:17 Redefining Church Culture for Future Generations

41:09 The Economic and Paradigm Shifts Required for Change

46:12 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions

This episode features a conversation with Matthew Anderson, who has been instrumental in planting churches and making disciples in Utah through Plant Utah. Be prepared for an in-depth exploration of disciple-making and church planting in a region where Evangelical Christians represent a very small minority. Matthew shares insights into the unique challenges of ministry in Utah, emphasizing relational and experiential engagement over traditional apologetics. This conversation covers the evolution of their ministry model from house churches to a network of microchurches, and the essential role of genuine relationships, intentional discipleship, and reliance on the Holy Spirit in their mission. 

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Key Takeaways 

00:00 Meet the Disciples: Matt Dabbs and Matthew Anderson

00:33 The Mission in Utah: Disciples Making Disciples

01:07 The Challenges of Evangelism in Utah

01:37 The Strategy: Discipleship and Church Planting

01:52 The Reality of House Churches and Missional Communities

03:23 Understanding the Culture and Context of Utah

06:23 The Approach: Intentional and Relational Disciple Making

08:17 The Impact: Stories of Transformation and Growth

14:27 The Process: From Discovery Groups to Micro Churches

30:01 The Power of Intentionality and Culture in Discipleship

35:52 Conclusion: The Long-Term Commitment to Disciple Making

Exploring Discipleship.org: Free Resources, Podcasts, Events, and More

You may not be aware of this, but discipleship.org is a great resource for disciple-making tools. In this episode, Matt Dabbs and Bobby Harrington discuss those tools and they cover our free and premium resources, including blogs, ebooks, podcasts, books, assessments, videos, and specific toolkits, all designed to facilitate disciple-making. This conversation also highlights some key figures in disciple-making, their content, and their contributions to the Discipleship.org community. They also talk through upcoming events and more.

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Key Takeaways 

00:00 Introduction to Discipleship.org

01:41 Understanding the Mission of Discipleship.org

02:18 The Difference Between Being a Disciple and Making Disciples

02:58 Exploring the Resources Available on Discipleship.org

04:30 The Importance of eBooks in Discipleship

09:42 The Role of Podcasts in Discipleship

11:06 The Value of Books in Discipleship

14:07 The Power of Free Tools in Discipleship

16:50 The Impact of Premium Content in Discipleship

19:50 The Significance of Assessments in Discipleship

22:22 Exploring the YouTube Channel of Discipleship.org

34:43 Conclusion: The Vision of Discipleship.org

Understanding Spiritual Warfare with Marcus Warner

Marcus Warner is the president of Deeper Walk Int’l and an author very familiar with spiritual warfare. In this episode, Matt Dabbs and Marcus talk about the often overlooked aspects of spiritual warfare like demonic possession in the battles of our minds, and also compulsive behavior and emotional struggles. Warner talks about the how weird it is that in American Christianity we don’t see this a lot, but there is an acute awareness of spiritual warfare in other cultures. We need to be able to recognize spiritual attacks and address them with a biblical worldview rather than solely relying on scientific solutions. Marcus’s journey, influenced by his father's pioneering work in spiritual warfare and deliverance, showcases the transformation possible when individuals and communities recognize and address the spiritual dimensions of their struggles.

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Key Takeaways 

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:47 Understanding Spiritual Warfare

01:53 The Impact of Secularization on Spiritual Awareness

03:11 Examples of Spiritual Warfare in Everyday Life

06:42 The Role of Spiritual Warfare in Evangelism

07:54 The Levels of Spiritual Warfare

09:31 Personal Journey into Spiritual Warfare

14:32 The Process of Helping People Overcome Spiritual Warfare

19:54 Closing Thoughts on Spiritual Warfare

22:24 Understanding the Desire for Quick Fixes

22:50 The Fear of Stirring Up Demons

23:57 The Role of Participation in Deliverance

25:12 The Journey Beyond Personal Deliverance

25:38 Addressing Congregational Level Issues

29:05 The Danger of Weaponizing Spiritual Warfare

31:11 Practical Steps for Individual and Congregational Healing

35:47 The Mission of DeeperWalk International

37:31 The Importance of Addressing Heart Level Issues

40:39 Reflections on the Conversation

Transforming Lives through Relational Discipleship: Insights from The Crossings Church

In this episode we’ve got Ashlee Catizon, who, along with her husband RJ, leads the youth ministry at The Crossings Church in Missouri. Ashlee and Matt Dabbs discuss the church's successful, decades-long journey in disciple-making and integrating the youth through relational, intentional practices rooted in Christ's teachings. Ashlee shares insights into their discipleship approach, emphasizing relational evangelism, small group interactions, and the importance of creating a welcoming environment for both believers and seekers.

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Key Takeaways 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation

00:37 Discussing the Process of Discipleship

00:51 The Importance of Relationship in Discipleship

01:21 The Role of Small Groups and Personal Interaction

01:44 The Structure of Weekly Meetings and Devotionals

02:56 The Process of Bringing New People into the Group

05:52 The Importance of Personal Investment in Discipleship

08:50 The Role of Love in Discipleship

11:13 The Importance of Repentance in Discipleship

14:13 The Role of Gender in Discipleship Groups

18:24 The Importance of Obedience in Discipleship

20:57 The Importance of Repentance in Faith

21:34 The Role of Grace and Repentance in Personal Growth

22:13 The Power of Transformation through Faith

23:15 The Impact of Faith on Personal Relationships

25:03 The Growth and Success of the Church

26:59 The Importance of Diversity in the Church

37:11 Personal Reflections on Faith and Growth

41:49 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

In this podcast, Dan Leitz of the Bonhoeffer Project, discusses the changing interpretations of the Gospel and the need for robust, shared definitions of key terms within our church communities. He raises issues around the contemporary Gospel narrative, highlighting the importance of understanding the historical and cultural context of original biblical texts, emphasizing the need for people to see the Gospel as a message given to them, rather than something they themselves can create and tailor to their needs. As churches in today’s world, we need to be solid on creating and maintaining a clear, accurate picture of the Gospel message for their congregations.

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Key Takeaways 

The Importance of Understanding the Gospel Message

00:00 Understanding the Gospel

01:36 The Kingdom of God and the Gospel

02:33 The Importance of Belief and Response

04:39 The Gospel and Transformation

08:32 The Gospel and Accountability

09:57 The Importance of Clear Definitions in Discipleship

12:51 The Impact of Ambiguous Language in the Church

15:44 The Importance of Defining Terms in Interfaith Dialogues

17:53 The Importance of Definitions in Communication

18:26 The Importance of Context in Interpreting Scriptures

19:53 The Influence of Culture on Language and Meaning

20:19 The Challenge of Understanding Historical Context

21:56 The Evolution of Gospel Interpretation

22:35 The Shift in Gospel Presentation and Its Implications

26:13 The Impact of Cultural Changes on Gospel Understanding

27:29 The Challenge of Articulating the Gospel in Modern Times

31:45 The Need for a Clear Definition of Gospel

37:07 The Role of Churches in Promoting Gospel Understanding

38:35 The Importance of Repetition in Gospel Communication

40:04 Conclusion: The Role of the Bonhoeffer Project in Gospel Understanding