In this conversation, Brian and Norris Williams discuss the importance of empowering insider leaders in disciple making movements. Norris shares his background and how he got involved in disciple making movement principles. He emphasizes the need to listen to God and have a posture of humility when entering new places. Norris also highlights the importance of identity and pruning in bearing fruit. These principles are transferable to urban environments and can help individuals discover their true identity and purpose in the kingdom of God.

Takeaways

These principles can be applied in urban environments to help individuals find their true identity and purpose in the kingdom of God.

In this conversation, Brian and Cory discuss the importance of prioritizing inside leaders in urban disciple making movements. They highlight the complexity of cities, which are made up of millions of cultures and subcultures. They emphasize the need to find and raise up leaders who belong to these various subcultures and can effectively reach their own people. The conversation explores the role of outside leaders in supporting and empowering inside leaders, as well as the importance of mobilizing believers in the city. The discussion concludes with reflections on leadership and the need to redefine traditional notions of leadership.

In this conversation, Zach Duke shares his journey of faith and leadership development. He emphasizes the importance of modeling servant-hearted leadership and passing on the ministry to others. Zach highlights the need for leaders to prioritize intimacy with Jesus and trust in His goodness. He also discusses the tension between organic and intentional growth in leadership development. Zach encourages listeners to have faith in a mighty God and to obey Jesus in all things.
Takeaways

Cory and Brian introduce observation number six: Develop Servant Hearted Leaders Who Replicate. The strategy that Two Four Eight suggests in light of this observation is that urban disciple-makers should prioritize developing leaders like Jesus. While this seems obvious, we often miss the target on how we actually develop leaders.

In this episode, Cory interviews Cynthia Anderson. Cynthia has been a global catalyst for disciple-making movements for multiple decades. She is a deep well of wisdom for those pursuing movements of disciple-making. We dig a little deeper in the idea of investing in one-on-one disciple-making relationships that multiply by exploring the question of who we should mentor. To learn more from Cynthia, check out The Multipliers Mindset book or her podcast called Dare to Multiply. www.multipliersmindset.com

Cory and Brian interview Michael Sherwin of Two Four Eight. Michael was a primary driver behind the study of global movements and the process of discerning the common insights among these disciple-making networks in urban contexts. We wanted to have Michael back to explore more deeply this particular topic of "one-on-one vs. group disciple-making." We explore how our western individualism affects the way we see this insight, and how movement leaders celebrate this truth. 

Cory and Brian introduce Observation #5 from Two Four Eight's research on disciple-making in urban contexts: Invest, One-On-One in Disciple-making Relationships That Multiply. This is an interesting topic as we are strong proponents of group disciple-making and coaching. We explore this observation and what it can teach us as we seek to make disciples in the everyday stuff of life.

Cory and Brian interview Lee Wood, a global disciple-making catalyst. Lee has been committed to launching and sustaining disciple-making movements since 2013. He's done this in the context of Tampa, Florida, and in many global cities as well. Lee shares insights he's discovered in these diverse contexts and how they support the everyday leader. 

Cory and Brian interview Danielle Best, a disciple-making leader in New York City. In the previous episode, we began to explore the observation made by Two Four Eight that in urban movements, a potential strategy is to invest heavily, intentionally, and long-term into those they disciple. Danielle and her family have leaned into the realities and complexities of this observation in one of the world's largest cities. In this episode, we'll get her unique insight on disciple-making in the highly urban context. 

"To be spiritual family, you actually have to go through some stuff together!" - Danielle Best