The Disciples Made Podcast

In this month’s episode, Discipleship as Worship, Brian Phipps (Founder of Disciples Made) and Jason Phelps (Houston-based Disciples Made Coach) dive deep into Key #3 to Leaving a Disciple-Making Legacy — remembering that discipleship is worship.

They unpack how Romans 12:1 and John 21 redefine what it means to serve God — not as performance or obligation, but as an act of love and surrender. Drawing from decades of ministry experience, Jason shares why he shifted from leading worship on stage to leading disciples in everyday life, emphasizing that “character is greater than craft.”

Brian follows with a powerful personal story from his seminary years that reshaped his understanding of disciple-making — from duty to devotion. His encounter with John 21 and Jesus’ words to Peter, “Do you love me? Feed my sheep,” re-centered his entire ministry as an overflow of love for Jesus, not merely a job or mission.

Together, they explore how pastors and leaders can keep disciple-making rooted in worship through abiding, accountability, and obedience, ensuring their impact flows from intimacy with Christ rather than burnout.

Discipleship ≠ Duty — It’s the highest expression of worship when it overflows from a life abiding in Jesus.

Character > Craft — Ministry fruitfulness starts with who you are becoming, not just what you’re producing.

Abiding Fuels Multiplication — True transformation and generational impact come through spiritual habits that keep leaders connected to Christ.

Love for Jesus → Love for People — We disciple others not because they’re easy to love, but because we love the One who first loved us.

Every Disciple Is a Worship Leader — Whether you’re a pastor, parent, or professional, helping others live Fully Alive in Jesus is worship in motion.

How can I ensure my disciple-making remains an act of worship, not a task list?

Where might I be valuing “craft” over “character” in my leadership?

Who in my church or network needs to rediscover disciple-making as worship?

Romans 12:1 – “Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice…”

John 21:15–17 – “Do you love me? Feed my sheep.”

Adopt a Church Campaign – Help fund coaching for churches eager to multiply disciples.

Brian Phipps — Founder of Disciples Made, equipping disciple-makers and church leaders to multiply movements of transformation through measurable growth in character and calling.

Jason Phelps — Pastor, coach, and storyteller helping leaders live and lead Fully Alive through intentional disciple-making environments.

Don’t just attend worship — become worship.

00:02 – Welcome & Fall Vibes

00:31 – Houston Weather & Hobbies

00:57 – Thanksgiving Traditions

03:20 – Today’s Focus: Discipleship as Worship

05:15 – From Stage to Shepherd

08:56 – Everyone’s Craft = Disciple-Making

09:23 – What Worship Looks Like Daily

10:04 – Keeping Disciple-Making as Worship

13:12 – Duty vs. Delight

15:21 – Measuring What Matters

16:21 – Brian’s Reset: John 21

21:38 – Love for Jesus → Love for People

23:11 – Don’t Grow Weary

24:59 – Priesthood of All Believers

26:40 – Adopt a Church: Year-End Invitation

What if accountability helped you grow, not feel guilty? In this episode, Brian Phipps and the Disciples Made team redefine accountability as a 360° support circle that fuels your spiritual legacy.

🔹 Learn the 3 key relationships: Paul, Barnabas, Timothy  

Featuring: Jason Phelps, Tiffany Danley, Craig Watson

🔗 Free Resource: Who Do I Need on the Journey? → https://app.gofullyalive.com/share/-M1UezL0cSLdIis4?utm_source=manual  

📬 Questions or feedback? Email us: [email protected]  

Feeling burned out in ministry? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to lead alone either.

In this episode, host Jason Phelps sits down with Brian Phipps, founder of Disciples Made, to unpack the why behind their 12-month Platinum Coaching Journey. Discover how churches across the country are raising up everyday disciple-makers, renewing their culture, and sharing the load of ministry.

Whether you’re a pastor, church leader, or marketplace missionary, this conversation will challenge and encourage you with real stories, practical tools, and a proven path to sustainable leadership.

In This Episode:

Why so many pastors feel burned out

How shared leadership leads to spiritual renewal

What makes the Platinum Coaching Journey unique

How one church moved from surviving to multiplying

Next steps for your church or ministry team

Resources:

Learn more: Platinum Coaching Package at disciplesmade.com

Watch the full webinar on YouTube

Contact us: disciplesmade.com/contact

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Leveraging Assimilation to Fuel Disciple-Making: Why Clear Pathways, Not Just Programs, Lead to Multiplication

In this powerful episode of the Disciples Made Podcast, host Brian Phipps is joined by special guest Joe Klassen, Pastor at Westside Family Church in Leavenworth, KS, as well as the Disciples made coaching team to explore the critical distinction—and synergy—between assimilation and disciple-making pathways. You’ll hear real stories, biblical insights, and practical strategies to help your church or ministry move beyond connection and into true spiritual multiplication.

Whether you're a pastor, volunteer leader, or disciple-making catalyst, this conversation will challenge and equip you to clarify your next steps, contextualize your process, and cultivate a disciple-making culture where every believer lives Fully Alive.

Top Takeaways:

Next Steps:

Ready to Multiply Disciple-Makers in Your Church?

If you’ve been longing for a more sustainable, Spirit-led approach to discipleship—one that transforms passive attendance into multiplying movement—the Platinum Coaching Package from Disciples Made is your next step.

This 12-month coaching journey is built to elevate your disciple-making strategy with measurable spiritual impact and the tools to raise up new leaders from within your church. You’ll walk alongside a coach and a peer cohort through a proven process that includes immersive leader training, digital resources via the Fully Alive app, and influence-level IDEs—designed to create a culture of transformation that lasts.

Imagine seeing a 25% boost in spiritual vitality and 1–2 new disciple-makers emerge for every 10 trained. This isn’t theory—it’s proven.

With only 30 spots available for our Fall 2025 Promo ($6,000 total value), now’s the time to register your team and begin the mission mapping process.

Secure your spot with a $500 Mission Mapping Call today. Begin building a fourth-generation disciple-making culture that multiplies long after the programs end.

Learn more and register now at DisciplesMade.com

In this episode of the Disciples Made podcast, the Disciples Made team explores Key #2 to Thriving as a Disciple-Maker: Clarifying and Celebrating Wins.

Too often, churches celebrate activity—programs, attendance, events—without knowing if transformation is really happening. This conversation unpacks why clarity matters, how to identify true disciple-making wins rooted in character and calling, and how intentional celebration can shift your culture from passive participation to spiritual multiplication.

🎯 You’ll discover:

Why celebrating the wrong wins leads to burnout and confusion

How character x calling = impact

Practical ways to celebrate transformation in your church, groups, and teams

How clear wins energize your leaders and catalyze multiplication

Whether you're a pastor, group leader, or discipleship director, this episode will help you define success the way Jesus does—and build a thriving disciple-making culture.

👉 Ready to multiply Fully Alive disciple-makers in your church? Book a Discovery Call with the Disciples Made team today.

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In this episode of the Disciples Made Podcast, Jason Phelps is joined by coaches Tiffany Danley, Myra Schraeder, and Craig Watson to explore April’s theme: “Obedience is greater than competence.”

This conversation will challenge and encourage you to step into the kind of obedience Jesus modeled—relational, Spirit-led, and rooted in abiding—not rule-following or performance. You’ll hear powerful stories of real-time, reflexive obedience and discover practical ways to shift from busyness to purpose.

✅ Learn the difference between checklist obedience and Kingdom obedience

This episode is for everyday people, disciple-makers, and leaders longing to live with deeper impact and freedom.

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Many believers struggle to connect their faith with their everyday lives, leaving their true calling undiscovered. In this episode, we equip pastors and church leaders with tools to help their people find and step into their God-given mission. We unpack the My Impact Equation (Character x Calling = Impact) and explore how understanding spiritual gifts, passions, and life experiences leads to powerful disciple-making. You’ll learn how to overcome common misconceptions about calling, make decisions aligned with purpose, and empower your church to move from sitting in the pews to engaging in mission. Don’t miss this transformative conversation with the Disciples Made Team!

How does neuroscience shape our faith and disciple-making? In this thought-provoking episode of The Disciples Made Podcast, Brian Phipps sits down with Dr. Stan Wallace to explore the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, neurotheology, and spiritual formation. They dive into groundbreaking discoveries about the brain’s role in belief, the power of neuroplasticity, and why understanding both body and soul is essential for human flourishing. Drawing from his book Have We Lost Our Minds?, Dr. Wallace unpacks the significance of holistic dualism and the impact Christian professors can have in shaping faith within academia. If you're passionate about discipleship, spiritual growth, and the science behind transformation, this episode is for you!

Today's conversation revolves around the importance of discipleship and the need for the older generation to invest in the next generation. Brian Phipps and Jason Phelps interview Grant Skeldon and Noah Herrin as they share their personal experiences and how they were inspired to prioritize disciple making. They emphasize the need for older generations to believe in and honor the younger generation, and for the younger generation to honor and appreciate the wisdom of the older generation. They also highlight the significance of spiritual habits in personal growth and relationship with God. The conversation concludes with a discussion on future trends in disciple-making, including the importance of biblical literacy, transformation of the heart, and bold preaching of the gospel. There is a lot to unpack in this conversation and we are excited for you to listen to it! 

https://www.noahherrin.org/

https://www.grantskeldon.com/

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