The More Disciples Podcast

In this season finale of the 'More Disciples Podcast', the hosting team consisting of Dori Yuen, John Heerema, Doug Lucas, and Lee Wood reflect on the range of topics and guests featured throughout the season. Sharing their favorite episodes, they highlight how the podcast has reinforced the importance of perseverance and resilience in making disciples around the world. The team also appreciates the camaraderie developed during the podcasting process. They conclude with a group prayer, thanking the divine for enabling them to successfully complete the season while hoping that this podcast has encouraged listeners to lead the life of a disciple maker.

00:01 Introduction to the More Disciples Podcast

00:20 Season Finale: Reflecting on the Journey

01:53 Appreciating the Team: A Tribute to the Hosts

02:21 Favorite Episodes: A Walk Down Memory Lane

11:48 The Impact of the Podcast: Personal Transformations

13:48 The Bigger Picture: Seeing God's Work in the Podcast

16:40 The Power of Collaboration: Building Relationships Through the Podcast

17:45 The Future of More Disciples: Looking Ahead

20:56 Closing Prayer: A Blessing for the Journey Ahead

22:07 Final Thoughts: An Invitation to Share Your Story

In this episode of More Disciples podcast, our hosts are joined by special guests, Chad & Leslie, founders of 10/40 Connections, a discipleship initiative focused on Asia and the Middle East. They discuss their journey to create an inclusive model for discipleship that embraces both men and women, rooted in the belief that all believers are called to make disciples around the world. In addition to highlighting their work in the context of house churches, the conversation also touches on the cultural, theological, and practical challenges of gender inclusion in church leadership roles. They emphasize the importance of theology in ensuring a consistent interpretation of scriptures and living out biblical teaching in daily life. The band also takes a moment to remember their late friend and co-laborer Kent Parks, and his lifelong passion for disciple-making around the world.

00:01 Introduction to the More Disciples Podcast

01:02 Introducing Special Guests: Chad and Leslie

01:39 The Role of Women in Church and Missions

04:10 The Journey of Chad and Leslie in Ministry

06:19 The Vision of 10 40 Connections

07:18 Engaging with Local Churches and Indigenous Tribes

13:03 The Power of Women in Ministry: A Real-Life Story

15:58 Understanding the Role of Women in Scriptures

23:57 Discussing the Role of Women in Church

24:13 Understanding the Redemption and Qualifications for Deacons

24:51 Introducing Tools for Teaching and Understanding

25:29 Exploring the Resource 'Serving Shoulder to Shoulder'

27:22 Discussing the Importance of Language and Translation

28:48 Sharing Personal Experiences and Struggles

29:39 Addressing the Role of Women in Movements

31:47 Discussing the Importance of Theology

38:59 Sharing Local Ministry Experiences

45:33 Closing Remarks and Prayer

In this More Disciples podcast episode, guest Eric Derry talks about his involvement in zume.training and his passion for making disciples around the world. He shares his unique experience as a 'Prayer Walker' and how it helped spread faith in his community. Discussing the Zume project, he highlights the support it offers in training disciplers. Derry also explains the creation of the 'Fidelis International Seminary,' an obedience-based master's level program for focusing on scripture and public policy. He shares his experiences, stories of faith, and hopes for the future through his role as the executive director of Fidelis.

00:01 Introduction to the More Disciples Podcast

01:06 The Power of Prayer Walking: A Personal Experience

03:31 The Impact of Prayer Walking: A Community Transformed

08:57 Training in Prayer Walking: Tools and Techniques

12:57 The Global Reach of Zume Training

20:20 The Power of Persistence in Disciple Making

22:11 Tracking Discipleship Progress with Disciple Tools

23:07 The Power of Free Tools

24:03 The Importance of Patience in Influence

24:41 The Strategy of Persistence

27:38 The Excitement and Concerns of the Journey

31:11 The Impact of Passion and Resilience

33:03 The Joy of Seeing God's Work

35:03 The Power of Co-Laboring in Movements

38:37 The Role of Fidelis in Disciple Making

41:03 The Prayer for Focus and Intimacy with God

42:50 Conclusion: The Call to Make More Disciples

In this episode of the 'More Disciples Podcast', special guests discuss the idea of using innovative media strategies to create and multiply disciples both in local communities and globally. The discussion focuses on utilizing various social media platforms and other digital tools to engage with spiritual seekers, with the ultimate goal of establishing church movements. They share their experiences and challenges, along with practical strategies for creating engaging digital content and managing efficient outreach efforts. The discussion also highlights the importance of building coalitions, adjusting to the changing demographics of social media users, and the cost-effectiveness of using a digital approach in disciple-making.

00:01 Introduction to the More Disciples Podcast

00:21 Meet the Team: Personal Introductions

00:44 The Story of Chris V: From Soccer Game to Spiritual Journey

02:21 The Power of Media in Finding Spiritual Seekers

02:47 Chris V's Experience in the Balkans

03:33 Media to Movement: A Revolutionary Approach

04:26 The Strategy Behind Media to Movement

06:36 The Role of Digital Filters in Finding People of Peace

08:07 The Use of Disciple Tools in Tracking Contacts

09:45 Addressing Security Concerns in Media to Movement

11:24 Adapting Media to Movement Strategies to Different Contexts

17:32 The Importance of Willingness and Adaptability in Media to Movement

18:42 The Challenge of Competency in Media to Movement

21:26 Discussing the Importance of Collaboration

22:06 Addressing the Challenges of Implementing Training

22:43 Exploring the Potential of European Networks

23:35 Dealing with Content Censorship and Pushbacks

24:22 Understanding Audience and Platform Protocols

25:38 Creating Engaging Content: Real-life Examples

33:36 Discussing the Role of Coalitions in Media Movement

35:36 Exploring the Use of Alternative Platforms

38:40 Sharing Personal Experiences and Success Stories

40:55 Closing Remarks and Prayer

In this More Disciples podcast, special guest Brian Sanders, the founder of the Underground movement, discusses the importance of building a united church front and mobilizing the Christian community towards its transcendent purpose. The panel examines the challenges the church faces today and the need for believers to be courageous, creative, risk-taking and adaptive. They also explore the idea of Micro-churches, with Sanders emphasizing the church's call to constant renewal and growth. He underlines the need for humility and unity, as well as a new set of skills, to truly unite and mobilize for a cause greater than individual selves.

00:01 Introduction to the More Disciples Podcast

00:21 Meet the Team: Personal Introductions

00:43 Special Guest: Brian Sanders and His Impact

01:05 The Role of Courage in Discipleship

01:40 Brian's Journey: From Fear to Faith

02:02 The Relationship Between Risk and Discipleship

03:01 The Concept of the Heart in Scripture

04:18 Brian's Missionary Journey and the Underground

05:16 The Power of Small Brave Choices

05:31 Stepping Away from the Prevailing Model of Church

08:42 The Church Across the City: A Vision for the Future

09:46 The Church: Definitions and Perspectives

18:04 The Church: An Incubator for Missions

26:28 The Church: A Beacon of Hope and Light

29:16 The Triumph of Hope and Redemption

31:23 The Fear of Failure and the Courage to Adapt

32:14 The Power of Vulnerability and Leadership

36:54 The Dream of a United Church Front

39:49 The Challenge of Mobilizing the Church

43:00 The Vision for a Collaborative Future

49:06 The Power of Prayer and Encouragement

49:52 Closing Remarks and Invitation

In this episode of 'The More Disciples Podcast', the hosts and special guest discuss different strategies for making and multiplying disciples around the globe. The guest, Ron Johnson, shares his journey from being irreligious to becoming a key figure in the church planting movement. The team discusses various models of discipleship, such as the prevailing church model and the movement Directed Discovery Method Church Planting Model (DMM CPM). He shares the success his church has seen in introducing the obedience-focused simple churches alongside the existing church structure. The conversation also touches on the need for continuous leadership development at all levels, the importance of prayer, the challenges of leading multiple church movements, and the pathways to growth and multiplication in the ministry.

00:01 Introduction: The Mission of Discipleship

00:21 Meet the Hosts: A Diverse Team of Disciples

00:43 Guest Introduction: Ron Johnson's Journey to Faith

01:00 From Irreligious to Church Planter: Ron's Spiritual Journey

02:06 Understanding the Prevailing Church Model

02:43 Exploring the RST Church Model

03:39 The Power of Simple Churches: A New Approach to Discipleship

04:33 The Impact of Movements: From Local to Global

04:44 The Shift to Movement: Ron's Personal Transformation

05:39 The Challenges of Population Growth and Church Planting

06:26 The Role of Technology in Spreading the Gospel

07:55 The Power of Collaboration: Connecting Across Cities and Nations

09:13 The Impact of Humility and Collaboration in Leadership

17:41 The Shift from Knowledge-Based to Obedience-Based Discipleship

18:32 The Power of Multiplication in Church Growth

19:53 The Role of Humility in Leadership and Discipleship

20:35 The Challenges and Rewards of Changing Church Models

23:44 The Power of Prayer and Hope in Church Growth

24:16 The Prosperity of the Church

24:27 The Church's Growth During Covid

24:55 The Church's Outreach and Impact

25:49 The Challenges of Preaching in a Western Context

26:34 The Importance of Prayer and Humility

28:21 The Role of Leadership Development in the Church

29:36 The Struggles and Triumphs of Leading a Church

30:25 The Importance of Continuous Training and Leadership Development

33:12 The Role of Prayer in the Church's Success

35:03 The Challenges and Opportunities of Leading a Church

36:12 The Importance of Unity and Collaboration in the Church

41:16 The Power of Obedience and Faithfulness

43:43 The Call to Make More Disciples

In this episode of the More Disciples Podcast, the guest is speaker and author Damian Gerke. He has recently written a book titled 'Are You Who You Want To Be?', which discusses the significance of understanding personal identity as a Christian and how it reflects on being a disciple of Jesus Christ. In the podcast, he shares his journey of understanding his identity and purpose in Christ. Damian discusses the importance of unity and community in practicing the teachings of Christ and how focusing on disciple-making can lead to salvation for believers. He also highlights the idea of existential identity that stems from one’s relationship with God. A strong understanding of one’s identity can impact personal faith and the ability to make disciples.

00:01 Introduction to the More Disciples Podcast

00:22 Meet the Team: Introducing the Podcast Hosts

00:38 Special Guest Spotlight: Damian Gerke

00:55 Deep Dive: Exploring Identity and Spiritual Growth

02:00 The Journey: From Lost to Found

02:36 Reflections on Personal Growth and Transformation

03:57 Behind the Scenes: The Story of Damian's Introduction to Disciple Making

06:54 Unpacking the Book: 'Are You Who You Want to Be?'

18:00 Understanding Identity: Inside Out vs Outside In

20:35 Finding Identity in Ministry

21:38 The Power of Self-Surrender

22:09 The Echoes of the Holy Spirit

25:15 The Struggle of Identity

29:44 The Importance of Community

31:07 The Role of Identity in Disciple-Making Movements

35:43 The Power of Love in Disciple-Making

37:41 The Release of the Book

39:19 Closing Prayer and Reflection

During the More Disciples Podcast Season 3, Kent Parks, a seasoned advocate for Disciple Making Movements, shares insights from his own transformative experiences in Indonesia and beyond. Grounding his perspectives in biblical texts and historical contexts, he discusses how radical breakthroughs in discipleship call for the unlearning of certain traditional approaches and a commitment to hands-on, on-the-ground methods that are more reproducible by disciples. Parks emphasizes the need to align missions with the audacious goal of reaching all people groups and to be ready to pay any price required. Despite the thrill and exhilaration of the discipleship journey, Parks is also mindful of the corresponding growth of evil, the bitterness, anger, and challenge that closely follows every positive stride forward, driving home the message of resilience in the face of adversity and the need for a unified global Ecclesia.

00:01 Introduction to the More Disciples Podcast

00:42 Guest Introduction: Ken Parks

00:51 Ken's Journey in Indonesia and the Birth of DMM

02:24 The Growth of Beyond and its Impact

04:00 The Power of Generational Growth

05:39 The Global Vision of the Ecclesia

14:08 The Importance of Disciple-Making

15:53 Lessons from the Early Days of DMM

20:46 The Growth and Momentum of Movements

21:30 The New Era of Missions

22:01 Honoring the Pioneers

23:25 The Battle Within and Without

28:12 The Role of Disasters in Missions

35:27 The Power of Prophetic Voice

37:36 The Call to Action

38:16 Closing Remarks and Prayer

40:27 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

In this episode of the 'More Disciples' podcast, hosts Dori Yuen, John Heerema, Doug Lucas, and Lee Wood are joined by Mike and Leslie Kim. As field workers and community leaders who relocated from San Francisco to the small Desert Mountains town of Globe, Arizona, the Kims discuss their journey towards creating authentic and transformational followers of Christ in their community. They delve into the concepts of genuine vulnerability, authenticity, and fully surrendering to God's calling. The Kims are involved in various community outreach projects, such as educational programs, downtown rejuvenation, and sustainable farming initiatives. They emphasize the importance of a personal transformative experience with God, relational dynamic fostering in communities, and ongoing faithfulness to catalyze spiritual multiplication and enrich discipleship processes.

00:01 Introduction to the More Disciples Podcast

00:40 Guest Introduction: Mike and Leslie Kim

01:21 Journey from San Francisco to Globe

07:21 The Struggles and Realizations of Moving

09:29 The Birth of a Thriving School

13:16 The Impact of Smallness and Surrender

19:11 The Power of Thinking Less About Yourself

23:42 The Perfect Life vs. The Kingdom Impact

25:46 Transition from Church Planting to Discipleship

26:34 Discovering the Organic Nature of God

27:48 The Power of Multiplication in Faith

29:09 Community Engagement and Service

30:35 The Vision of a Great Harvest

31:22 The Role of Family in the Church

32:38 The Kingdom of God on Earth

34:15 The Prophetic Community

35:27 The Challenges and Triumphs of Ministry

37:48 The Power of Authenticity, Vulnerability, and Availability

38:40 The Battle for Souls

39:12 The Importance of Personal Transformation

40:00 The Struggles and Perseverance in Ministry

42:31 The Power of Authenticity, Vulnerability, and Availability Revisited

47:29 Closing Thoughts and Prayers

Featuring guests Jared Nelms of 'The Timothy Initiative' and Scott Cheatham of 'E3 Partners'. They explore various disciple-making strategies, the essence of collaboration, and the importance of relationships in disciple making. The guests discuss the Coalition of the Willing, a group committed to spread the gospel to every village and people. They touch upon data tracking methods used for determining areas with and without churches, and how they focus more on vision than specific methodologies. The discussion also covers core issues around the challenges of collaboration, the need for a readiness to collaborate and the potential for unity among varying styles and approaches to church functioning.

00:01 Introduction to the More Disciples Podcast

00:25 Meet the Team: Personal Introductions

00:58 The Power of Collaboration: Personal Stories

02:04 The Concept of Merging Organizations

08:14 The Challenges of Collaboration

08:20 Overcoming Organizational Thinking

10:00 The Importance of Identity in Collaboration

11:26 Practical Implications of Collaboration

14:26 The Role of Relationships in Collaboration

16:42 Introduction to the Coalition of the Willing

17:57 The Process of Readiness

18:39 The Power of Bible Verses

19:14 The Greatest Wins in the Journey

21:27 The Story of Faith and Transformation

24:12 The Struggles and Triumphs of Church Models

28:16 The Importance of Data Tracking and Security

33:19 The Greatest Need for the Coalition

35:13 Closing Thoughts and Prayers