In this episode Brian interviews Nick Herringshaw, a network leader in the Twin Cities area to talk about the ideas around Leading By Example Into the Harvest. Nick has been in Frogtown for the last ten years. In the shadow of the capitol, Frogtown is a mix of politicians and houseless people, and everything in between. Nick shares how Jesus called him to this area and the journey he's been on, developing a passion for relational evangelism. Nick embodies the truth that we can't outsource disciple-making to others. Leaders have to be just as engaged in disciple-making practices to remain fresh, sharp, and radical in faith.

In this conversation, Brian and Cory discuss the importance of leading by example into the harvest and staying engaged with the lost and broken. We emphasize the need for both ordinary believers and network leaders to actively pursue relationships with non-believers and avoid becoming too inward-focused. We also highlight the importance of staying fresh, sharp, and radical by continually engaging in the harvest and adapting tools and strategies to the current cultural context. 

In this episode Brian, Cory, and Darryl Answer discuss the importance of coaching ordinary people within the context of New Community, a Hub within the Kansas City Underground. Darryl shares his background and the various roles he plays, including being a coach and a hub director. We talk about the challenges of coaching, such as finding time to connect and overcoming the mindset of waiting for permission. Darryl emphasizes the need for imagination and the role of a coach in helping people step back and see the bigger picture of what God is doing.

The conversation with Wendy McWherter delves into the world of coaching and disciple-making, exploring the overlap between coaching and adult learning models. Wendy shares the nine competencies of coaching and the five questions that form the backbone of a coaching conversation. The discussion emphasizes the importance of a coaching mindset and the theological foundation of coaching, drawing parallels to the way Jesus engaged with his disciples. The conversation also touches on the practical application of coaching in everyday life and the potential impact of integrating coaching into training programs for disciple-makers.

In this episode Cory and Brian interview Zachary Harrod. Zachary shares his journey of faith and life in Prague, discussing his involvement in American football, coaching, and church planting. The conversation delves into the challenges of discipleship in a post-Christian context and the importance of vulnerability in building relationships and sharing faith. The missionary pathway and the concept of the 15-second story are explored as tools for engaging in spiritual conversations. We also explore the role of ongoing coaching in disciple-making movements, emphasizing the need for adaptability and creativity in the approach. We also touch on the importance of contextualizing coaching methods and unleashing the freedom and creativity of individuals to flourish. 

In this episode, Cory and Brian interview Brian Phipps, director of Disciples Made and a board member of the KC Underground. Brian Phipps discusses the importance of coaching disciple-making leaders to pursue their God-given goals. He shares his own journey of shifting from a traditional model of ministry to a focus on disciple multiplication. Phipps emphasizes the need for ongoing coaching and accountability, as well as the importance of character and calling in the coaching relationship. He also highlights the value of community that is formed through mission-focused discipleship. Phipps encourages coaches to help individuals set specific goals and pursue them with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

The job of a coach is to ensure that you're more dependent upon the Spirit of God than you are the coach. - Brian Phipps

In this conversation, Brian and Cory discuss the importance of coaching in disciple-making. We highlight the distinction between instructive coaching and disciple-making coaching, which focuses on asking open-ended questions and facilitating learning and reflection. We emphasize the value of ongoing coaching in sustaining and supporting disciple-makers, as well as the need for startup coaching to initiate new movements. We also discuss the benefits of group coaching and the importance of creating coaching environments that allow for self-discovery and the sharing of experiences and strategies. 

Cory and Brian continue the conversation around creating lightweight, agile structures for ordinary people exploring multiplication. Our conversation revolves around the topic of multiplication in the context of microchurches. The main areas we explore today are launching new leaders, starting new discovery groups, and launching new microchurches. We emphasize the need for flexibility and creativity in these processes and highlight the significance of fostering a sense of family and belonging in the multiplication journey.

In this episode, Brian and Rob discuss the concept of building light agile structures within organizations and microchurches. We explore the importance of flexible grammar and the need for organizations to be willing to restructure in response to emergent practices. We introduce the concept of the Lightload Leader Starfish, which emphasizes the importance of organic systems and circle cells in building agile structures. We also discuss the Kansas City Underground as an example of embodying lightweight and agile systems. The conversation explores the themes of conflict resolution, network expansion, and organizational restructuring within the context of the Underground network. We also touch on the postures and skills needed for leaders in a decentralized structure, including humility, equality, and a co-laboring mindset.