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    Making Disciples with Robby Gallaty

    Making Disciples with Robby Gallaty is a weekly discussion about discipleship and disciple-making in the local church.

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    Latest Episodes:
    S05E28: Keeping The Fire Burning Mar 28, 2022

    Last time we talked about the Replicate collective and the gathering of guys we had here; pastors and leaders from all over the country We teased last time that we were going to share the talk that Robby shared with The Collective, and a story from someone that was impacted at the event. Robby shared a talk on how to keep the fire burning, how to keep their passion for ministry going in the days of covid, economic turmoil, political infighting, etc. In order to have a sacred place to meet with God, you have to have a specific place.

    Time Stamps

    • 00:00: The Replicate Collective Live Event
    • 01:40: Keeping the Fire Burning in Ministry
    • 02:20: Daily Routines
    • 03:00: Habits
    • 11:20: How God Teaches Us Faithfulness
    • 13:00: Ladder Climbing in Ministry
    • 20:00: A Practice of Daily Silence

    Links:

    • Replicate Collective
    S05E27: Why You Need The Collective Mar 14, 2022

    Today on the podcast, we’re coming out of a great week where we gathered with around 60 pastors from around the country for our Replicate collective live gathering. It was such a great time to be together with these guys who we’ve been with virtually to now be gathered together face to face was just an incredible time.

    Time Stamps

    • 00:00: What is the Collective?
    • 02:45: How did we come up with the collective?
    • 14:00: The Importance of Brotherhood
    • 18:00: Success Stories

    Links:

    • Replicate Collective
    S05E26: Field Trip Mar 07, 2022

    Today, on the podcast, Pastor Robby and Collin had the privilege to go to Liberty University last week. They had such a great time, and wanted to share some of the insights they learned and experienced on the trip.

    Time Stamps

    • 01:05: Why do pastors need continuous training?
    • 05:25: The Men of Revival
    • 09:20: Getting a Word From God
    • 14:00: Preaching at Campus Community

    Links:

    • Replicate Collective
    • They Found the Secret
    S05E25: Success and Suffering, Part 2 Feb 28, 2022

    Today on the podcast we’re continuing the conversation we started on grief, that success and suffering often run on parallel tracks and sometimes arrive at the same time

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 1:57 – Grief is like finding yourself in exile
    • 6:40 – To feel is to heal
    • 7:30 – The example of Job
    • 10:46 – The application of Romans 8:28

    LINKS:

    Replicate Collective : www.replicatecollective.com

    S05E24: Success and Suffering Feb 21, 2022

    SUMMARY:
    Today on the podcast we’re talking about Success & Suffering, of grief and how we process that along with successes in our life.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 2:50 – Don’t Share.
    • 6:30 – Am I in a fog?
    • 9:34 – The parallel tracks of success and

    LINKS:

    Replicate Collective : www.replicatecollective.com

    S05E23: What Do I Do As A Pastor To Prepare For The New Year: Prayer, Fasting, Self-Reflection Feb 14, 2022

    SUMMARY:

    This week on the podcast we’re concluding our series on what we do at the beginning of the year. As we’re recording this on Jan 31st, we’ve just concluded a 21 day prayer and fasting initiative at Long Hollow.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 4:00 – What does fasting and prayer look like?
    • 9:16 – The “ah-ha” of the 21 days of devotion
    • 10:57 – What are some things that you do in your leadership that you look at as you go into a new year?

    LINKS:

    Replicate Collective : www.replicatecollective.com

    S05E22: What Do I Do as a Pastor to Prepare for the New Year: Clarity for the Year Feb 07, 2022

    SUMMARY:
    In this episode, we will continue talking about preparing for the new year. Last week we talked about picking a word for the year. For 2022, the word Pastor Robby has for Long Hollow is “clarity.”

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 1:30 – What is clarity?
    • 5:10 – The example of Moses and Joshua
    • 10:40 – How do we know the voice of God?
    • 22:25 – Ways to pray for clarity in 2022

    LINKS:

    Replicate Collective : www.replicatecollective.com

    S05E21: What Do I Do as a Pastor to Prepare for the New Year: Discerning a Theme Jan 24, 2022

    SUMMARY:
    Thank you for joining us on the podcast, we’re looking at how we start off a new year. Last week we started off by looking at how to reflect and thank God for the year that was. Now we look forward and look at some things we do to prepare for the year to come.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 3:00 – Words of Years Past
    • 7:20 – Student of the Culture
    • 9:29 – Discerning a Word

    LINKS:

    Replicate Collective: www.replicatecollective.com

    S05E20: What Do I Do as a Pastor to Prepare for the New Year: Reflection for Direction Jan 17, 2022

    SUMMARY:
    At the start of this new year, we are talking about what we as pastors can do to prepare for a new year.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 1:00 – Preparing for a new year
    • 3:30 – Spiritual warfare in ministry
    • 9:35 – God is limitless
    • 12:29 – Faith and belief

    LINKS:

    Replicate Collective : www.replicatecollective.com

    S05E19: Temptation Gameplan Jan 10, 2022

    SUMMARY:
    We’ve identified the three schemes the devil uses to tempt Jesus and attack believers today. So, today, we’re going to look at a gameplan, so that we won’t believe the lies of Satan and fall into temptation.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 1:00 – Why do we need a plan?
    • 3:10 – Temptations in the ministry of Jesus
    • 13:25 – A strategy to overcome temptation

    LINKS:

    • Replicate Collective : www.replicatecollective.com
    • Download the Temptation Triangle graphic: https://www.dropbox.com/s/a3ecyaw6lfk0q9p/Replicate%20Podcast%20Shownotes%20-%20Te mptation%20Triangle.pdf?dl=0
    S05E18: Temptation Pattern 3: Ambition Jan 03, 2022

    SUMMARY: Today on the podcast we’re looking at the temptation of Jesus, and how the enemy uses these categories to attack and tempt us today.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 1:45 – Patterns of temptation in the Bible
    • 9:40 – Core issue of ambition

    LINKS:

    • Replicate Collective: www.replicatecollective.com
    • Download the Temptation Triangle graphic: https://www.dropbox.com/s/a3ecyaw6lfk0q9p/Replicate%20Podcast%20Shownotes%20-%20Te mptation%20Triangle.pdf?dl=0
    S05E17: Temptation Pattern 2: Approval Dec 13, 2021

    SUMMARY:
    We are continuing in our series on the temptation of Jesus. This week, we take a look at the temptation pattern of approval.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 2:00 – Matthew 4:5-7
    • 5:20 – The two sides of Approval
    • 15:00 – Shame

    LINKS:

    • Replicate Collective : www.replicatecollective.com
    • Download the Temptation Triangle graphic: https://www.dropbox.com/s/a3ecyaw6lfk0q9p/Replicate%20Podcast%20Shownotes%20-%20Te mptation%20Triangle.pdf?dl=0
    S05E16: Temptation Pattern 1: Appetite Dec 06, 2021

    SUMMARY: This week on the podcast, we’re picking up where we left off last episode where we are looking at the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 1:00 – The schemes of Satan
    • 6:20 – The first temptation: appetite
    • 13:00 – The two sides of appetite

    LINKS:

    • Replicate Collective: www.replicatecollective.com
    • Download the Temptation Triangle graphic: https://www.dropbox.com/s/a3ecyaw6lfk0q9p/Replicate%20Podcast%20Shownotes%20-%20Te mptation%20Triangle.pdf?dl=0
    S05E15: Could Jesus Have Sinned? Nov 29, 2021

    SUMMARY: This week on the podcast, we’re picking up where we left off last episode where we discovered a six element pattern that occurs throughout scripture. If you’re not familiar with this pattern, be sure to go back to the last episode for more information.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 2:00 – Was it possible for Jesus to sin?
    • 10:25 – God is not bound by time
    • 16:00 – Embrace the mystery of God

    LINKS:

    • Replicate Collective : www.replicatecollective.com
    S05E14: The Six Element Pattern Nov 22, 2021

    SUMMARY:
    This week on the podcast, we’re continuing our discussion on the six element pattern that we see throughout Scripture.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 0:34 – Review of the six elements
    • 5:15 – Matthew 3 – The baptism of Jesus
    • 18:15 – What is the point of all this

    LINKS:

    • Download The Six Elements PDF: https://www.dropbox.com/s/w7uipjcjiipde3c/Six%20Elements.pdf?dl=0
    • For the introduction to the conversation on the six elements, listen to last week’s podcast episode here: https://bit.ly/3bq1aQp
    • Replicate Collective: www.replicatecollective.com
    S05E13: Testing the Waters Nov 15, 2021

    SUMMARY: Today on the podcast, we continue talking about the baptism of Jesus and the significance of water in Jesus’ life.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 1:50 – The Six Elements
    • 4:03 – Genesis 1-3
    • 7:25 – Genesis 6-9
    • 10:16 – Exodus

    LINKS:

    • Download The Six Elements PDF – https://www.dropbox.com/s/w7uipjcjiipde3c/Six%20Elements.pdf?dl=0
    • Genesis 1 – https://read.csbible.com/?book=genesis&chapter=1
    • Genesis 6 – https://read.csbible.com/?book=genesis&chapter=6
    • Exodus 2 – https://read.csbible.com/?book=exodus&chapter=2
    • Replicate Collective : www.replicatecollective.com
    S05E12: Why Was Jesus Baptized? Nov 08, 2021

    SUMMARY: Today on the podcast, we take a closer look at the baptism of Jesus.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 0:40 – Why does Jesus get baptized?
    • 4:04 – Matthew 3:16
    • 9:40 – What is modalism?

    LINKS:

    • Matthew 3: https://read.csbible.com/?book=matthew&chapter=3
    • Ezekiel 1: https://read.csbible.com/?book=ezekiel&chapter=1#
    • Luke 3: https://read.csbible.com/?book=luke&chapter=3
    • Replicate Collective : www.replicatecollective.com
    S05E11: John the Dunker Nov 01, 2021

    SUMMARY: Today on the podcast, we continue with our character study of John the Baptist. We will take a deeper look into John’s baptism.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 1:25 – John’s baptism
    • 10:56 – How baptism is different today

    LINKS:

    • Matthew 3: https://read.csbible.com/?book=matthew&chapter=3
    • Replicate Collective : www.replicatecollective.com
    S05E10: The Wildman’s Message Oct 25, 2021

    SUMMARY: Today on the podcast, we continue with our character study of John, a wildman in the wilderness. Today we will talk about the wildman’s message.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 1:12 – Matthew 3:3 – A direct quote from Isaiah
    • 4:00 – Malachi 4:4-6 – What does it mean to be Elijah
    • 12:48 – John baptizes in 3 different locations
    • 21:35 – Similarities between Elijah and John

    LINKS:

    • Matthew 3 – https://read.csbible.com/?book=matthew&chapter=3
    • Making Disciples Podcast S2 E12 – Was Jesus an Essene? https://replicate.org/s2e12-was-jesus-an-essene/
    S05E09: A Wildman in the Wilderness Oct 18, 2021

    SUMMARY: Today on the podcast, we return to the Gospels in Luke 3, where we’re going to meet a Wildman in the wilderness.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 5:30 – Luke 3:1-2 – Time and Place
    • 8:20 – Luke 3:3 – Priesthood
    • 13:00 – What is the Wildman (John) doing in the wilderness?

    LINKS:

    • Luke 3 – https://read.csbible.com/?book=luke&chapter=3
    • The Chosen – https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen
    S05E08: Wisdom From the Mountain of Revival, Part 2 Oct 11, 2021

    SUMMARY:
    We continue our conversation about revival with Michael Catt. Michael is the former pastor of Sherwood Baptist Church, and he’s given his life to revival. He’s also hosted the Refresh Conference, a conference on revival.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 36:24 – Stories of Ron Dunn
    • 46:50 – Hindrances to Revival

    LINKS:

    Sherwoodbaptist.net – Ron Dunn sermons or on Ron Dunn podcast on iTunes rondunn.com

    S05E07: Wisdom From the Mountain of Revival, Part 1 Oct 04, 2021

    SUMMARY: Today on the podcast we have Michael Catt with us, as we continue to walk through and connect with voices of revival. You might know Michael from his pastorate at Sherwood Baptist Church, but he’s given his life to revival. He’s hosted the Refresh Conference, a conference on revival.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 01:23 – Intro to Michael Catt
    • 12:00 – Lessons learned from Vance Havener
    • 14:04 – Ron Dunn

    LINKS:

    • Sherwoodbaptist.net – Ron Dunn sermons or on Ron Dunn podcast on iTunes rondunn.com
    • Vance Havener was a huge influence on Ron Dunn, Vance wrote the forward to Ron’s book on faith, “The Faith Crisis.”
    • Manley Beasley called Ron Dunn’s book, “The Faith Crisis” the greatest book on faith in the last 100 years.
    S05E06: If You’re Willing to Live Without Revival, You Will. Part 2 Sep 27, 2021

    SUMMARY: Today on the podcast we continue to talk about revival. Today’s episode is part 2 of our conversation with Byron Paulus, director of the One Cry revival conference, who served as the CEO of the Life Action Network for 30 years.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 00:40 – Practical things we can do to prepare for revival
    • 07:18 – Encounters with revival/revivalists

    LINKS:

    • Revive our Hearts with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth – a flourishing women’s revival ministry. https://www.reviveourhearts.com/
    • Life Action – local church events, led by Dr. John Avant. https://lifeaction.org/
    • One Cry – nondenominational gathering of churches and leaders seeking revival. https://www.onecry.com/
    • One Cry Podcast, hosted by Bill Elliff. – Real stories of God moving
    S05E05: If You’re Willing to Live Without Revival, You Will, Part 1 Sep 20, 2021

    SUMMARY: Today on the podcast we continue to talk about revival. Today we’re joined by Byron Paulus, director of the One Cry revival conference, who served as the CEO of the Life Action Network for 30 years.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 1:24 – introduction to Byron Paulus
    • 9:20 – Del Fehsenfeld, the founder of Life Action Ministries, was a youth pastor in Tampa, FL and founded Life Action

    LINKS:

    • Revive our Hearts with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth – a flourishing women’s revival ministry. https://www.reviveourhearts.com/
    • Life Action – local church events, led by Dr. John Avant. https://lifeaction.org/
    • One Cry – nondenominational gathering of churches and leaders seeking revival. https://www.onecry.com/
    • One Cry Podcast, hosted by Bill Elliff. – Real stories of God moving
    S05E04: Grab Your Bible and Get to the Woods, Part 2 Sep 13, 2021

    SUMMARY:
    As we continue the Voices of Revival series, we are joined by Jonathan and Manley Beasley. The Beasley Brothers talk with us about their dad, Manley Beasley, and his powerful insight on faith and revival.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 7:20 – Walking by faith in God
    • 12:08 – Manley Beasley’s faith journey
    • 26:20 – Personal faith stories of Manley Beasley

    LINKS:

    • Best place to find more resources about Manley Beasley.
      • jonathan@connectmin.org
      • jonathanb@crosschurch.com
      • sermonindex.com
    • Ron Owen’s book, “Manley Beasley: Man of Faith, Instrument of Revival”
    S05E03: Grab Your Bible and Get to the Woods, Part 1 Sep 06, 2021

    SUMMARY:
    In the first episode of our Voices of Revival series, we are joined by Jonathan and Manley Beasley. The Beasley Brothers talk with us about their dad, Manley Beasley, and his powerful insight on faith and revival.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 3:25 – Who was Manley Beasley?
    • 9:36 – Manley’s dependence on God
    • 20:11 – A life of faith

    LINKS:

    • Best place to find more resources about Manley Beasley:
      • jonathan@connectmin.org
      • jonathanb@crosschurch.com
      • sermonindex.com
    • Ron Owen’s book: “Manley Beasley: Man of Faith, Instrument of Revival”
    • Grow with top-tier leaders across America, and unleash your and your church’s God-given potential. Apply today: www.replicate.org/collective
    S05E02: Remembering Chris Swain, Part 2 Aug 30, 2021

    SUMMARY: In this episode, we talk about lessons we learned from Chris’s life and from Chris’s passing.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 2:00 – Remembering the prayer time over Chris Swain
    • 6:45 – God uses suffering to bring us closer to Him
    • 13:38 – The impact of Christ’s intentionality
    • 15:04 – Chris Swain as a dad

    LINKS:

    Grow with top-tier leaders across America, and unleash your and your church’s God-given potential. Apply today: www.replicate.org/collective

    S05E01: Remembering Chris Swain, Part 1 Aug 23, 2021

    SUMMARY: On this episode of Making Disciples, Robby Gallaty introduces new podcast co-host, Collin Wood. Together, they remember Chris Swain.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 1:32 – Pastor Robby introduces Collin Wood
    • 5:51 – The week leading up to July 9, 2021, the day that Chris Swain was found unresponsive.
    • 11:13 – July 9, 2021
    • 19:19 – Pastor Robby is led to pray for Chris in the hospital and encourages the congregation at Long Hollow to pray with him at 2pm.
    • 22:22 – Pastor Robby and Collin share memories of Chris Swain

    LINKS:

    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
    • 7/11/21 Service at Long Hollow: https://vimeo.com/574991716 Pastor Robby’s prayer portion starts at 58:48
    S04E25: Is the Revival Over? Jul 26, 2021

    SUMMARY: Robby and Chris spend some time talking about the revival and if it’s over. They talk about how when you have tasted and seen, you can’t ever go back to who you were before.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 05:08 – The wind of the Spirit has changed us
    • 06:56 – Faith
    • 09:49 – Prayer
    • 13:06 – Spiritual Warfare is real
    • 16:08 – God is sovereign over spiritual warfare
    • 18:42 – God can do more in a moment than anyone in a lifetime

    LINKS:

    If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com

    S04E24: How Has the Revival Changed Me as a Pastor & Preacher? Jul 12, 2021

    SUMMARY: Robby spends time talking today about how the revival that is happening at Long Hollow is affecting him in his role as a pastor and a preacher.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 03:16 – Robby’s preaching has changed
    • 06:52 – How Robby studies for sermons have changed
    • 17:38 – Online payer wall
    • 15:46 – Moving away from the manuscript

    LINKS:

    If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com

    S04E23: Digital Prayer Ministry Jul 05, 2021

    SUMMARY: Chris and Robby have Andrew Bolton, Long Hollow’s Digital Pastor, on the podcast again to talk about praying ministry in the digital form.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 06:57 – Our approach to prayer online
    • 13:36 – What happens in the room with people are praying online
    • 17:38 – Online payer wall

    LINKS:

    If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com

    S04E22: Revival Goes Online Jun 28, 2021

    SUMMARY: Chris and Robby bring Andrew Bolton, Long Hollow’s Digital Pastor, on the podcast as a guest to talk about how the Long Hollow Revival really exploded in the online world and what it looks like for people to serve online.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 04:58 – Andrew Bolton
    • 07:26 – There are no more limits
    • 17:38 – Being involved in church online

    LINKS:

    If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com

    S04E21: The Revival Moves to Arkansas Pt. 2 Jun 21, 2021

    SUMMARY: Robby and Chris talk about a trip that they went on where Robby taught at Cross Church in Arkansas. The Lord moved. He and Chris continue sharing the story of that today.

    TIME STAMPS:

      • 11:25 – What Robby preached at Cross Church
      • 16:08 – Preparing for what to teach at Cross Church

    LINKS:

    If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com

    S04E20: The Revival Moves to Arkansas Jun 14, 2021

    SUMMARY: Robby and Chris talk about a trip that they went on where Robby taught at Cross Church in Arkansas. The Lord moved. He and Chris share the story of that today.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 6:30 – Robby asked to speak at Cross Church
    • 12:30 – 200 baptisms
    • 18:19 – Praying against a barrier

    LINKS:

    If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com

    S04E19: Prayer For Every Ministry Jun 07, 2021

    SUMMARY: Robby and Chris continue talking about the revival that they are experiencing at Long Hollow. This week they are focusing on how to make prayer the focus for specific ministries within your church.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 02:58 – Prayerless church
    • 04:14 – Every ministry should have a double edged sword
    • 14:27 – Don’t neglect the other side of the sword

    LINKS:

    If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com

    S04E18: From a Church that Prays to a Praying Church May 31, 2021

    SUMMARY: Robby and Chris continue to talk about the revival that is happening at Long Hollow in this season. This week they are focusing on the prayer band that is used at Long Hollow. That talk about the the prayer band is, and how the Lord has used it in a huge way at Long Hollow.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 03:28 – Praying for a new pastor
    • 13:55 – Prayer band
    • 20:06 – Results of the prayer ministry

    LINKS:

    If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com

    S04E17: Fanning the Flame pt.3 May 24, 2021

    SUMMARY: Chris and Robby continue to talk about the prayer service at Long Hollow. We have talked about the set up in past episodes. In this episode we talk about praying out loud, praying for other churches, and fasting in preparation.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 05:08 – Praying out loud
    • 08:28 – Praying for pastors and ministry leaders
    • 15:23 – Fasting in preparation for the prayer service

    LINKS:

    If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com

    S04E16: Fanning the Flame pt.2 May 17, 2021

    SUMMARY: Chris and Robby continue to talk about the prayer service that Long Hollow has started having. Today they are talking about the structure of the prayer night and the things that Robby has been lead by the Spirit to do in order to facilitate a moving night of prayer for the people of Long Hollow.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 05:58 – Worship team for the prayer night
    • 13:08 – Does every prayer night look the same?
    • 19:08 – “HIMpossibles”

    LINKS:

    If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com

    S04E15: Fanning the Flame May 10, 2021

    SUMMARY: Chris and Robby continue talking about the prayer meeting that Long Hollow has started having within the revival.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 02:58 – Biblical basis for the prayer service
    • 08:34 – Order of the prayer night
    • 13:23 – The practice of silence
    • 15:23 – Worship in the prayer meeting

    LINKS:

    If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com

    S04E14: How to Get a New Church Without Leaving May 03, 2021

    SUMMARY: Chris and Robby talk about how God changed him in a huge way. Robby feels like he is a new pastor pastoring a new church because of the work that God did in his life.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 04:58 – God changed Robby
    • 06:26 – When someone leaves a church
    • 17:31 – Loving people on the way out

    LINKS:

    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
    S04E13: Fuel For the Fire Apr 26, 2021

    SUMMARY: Chris and Robby continue talking about the prayer meeting that Long Hollow has started having. They dive into what that has looked like and how the Lord has been speaking to Robby and leading him in the way that he should lead the church.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 02:41 – A praying church
    • 12:13 – The pastor’s prayer team/intercessors
    • 20:08 – the impact of the message is determined in the prayer closet

    LINKS:

    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
    • Here is a link to the 24/7 prayer wall and how to sign up to pray:
      https://longhollow.com/prayer
    S04E12: Are You Quenching the Holy Spirit? Apr 19, 2021

    SUMMARY: Chris and Robby continue talking about the staff meeting that was unlike other staff meetings. They go into detail about what Robby said to his staff at this meeting and what made it different from others.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 03:28 – A move of God was normal for the 1st century church
    • 06:53 – Prayer is communication
    • 13:28 – How are we quenching the Holy Spirit

    LINKS:

    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
    S04E11: A New Direction for the Church Staff Apr 12, 2021

    SUMMARY: Chris and Robby continue talking about the revival that is going on at Long Hollow. They focus on the first staff meeting that the staff members at Long Hollow had after the revival has started.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 05:06 – The Lord laid Joel
    • 2:17 on Robby’s heart
    • 07:04 – Wordless prayer
    • 18:58 – Praying for more of God

    LINKS:

    If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com

    S04E10: The Most Surprising Deacons Meeting Ever Apr 05, 2021

    SUMMARY: Chris and Robby continue talking about the revival that is going on at Long Hollow. They focus on a Deacons meeting like none other.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 05:38 – Preparation for a normal deacons meeting
    • 08:28 – Preparation for this deacons meeting
    • 14:03 – What happened at the deacons meeting

    LINKS:

    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
    S04E09: Spiritual Warfare in Revival Mar 29, 2021

    SUMMARY: Chris and Robby continue talking about the revival that is going on at Long Hollow. They focus spiritual warfare in the midst of the Lord moving the heart of people during revival.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 05:18 – There is a price for intercessory prayer
    • 12:08 – Robby asked God to change him
    • 14:03 – Series of attacks

    LINKS:

    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
    S04E08: Revival Goes Digital Mar 22, 2021

    SUMMARY: Chris and Robby continue talking about the revival that is going on at Long Hollow. They focus on how Long Hollow stopped meeting in person for 4 weeks due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in the area, but the revival kept growing.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 03:43 – In person gatherings cancelled
    • 07:28 – Evan Roberts
    • 13:03 – The Long Hollow Revival

    LINKS:

    If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com

    S04E07: Pouring Water on the Fire Mar 15, 2021

    SUMMARY: Chris and Robby continue talking about the revival that is going on at Long Hollow. They focus on the role that pastors have when revival is happening.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 03:43 – You don’t have to advertise a fire
    • 08:28 – A pastor’s role
    • 14:58 – After Christmas
    • 22:08 – When we stop praying

    LINKS:

    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
    • December 20, 2020 Long Hollow 9am service
    • December 20, 2020 Long Hollow 11am service
    • December 22, 2020 Long Hollow Baptism Service
    S04E06: Pressing In for Pressing On Mar 08, 2021

    SUMMARY: Chris and Robby continue talking about the revival that is going on at Long Hollow. They focus on a very unique baptism story.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 02:58 – There was a decision to be made
    • 07:28 – Take a break
    • 10:28 – A special baptism

    LINKS:

    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
    • December 20, 2020 9am service
    • December 20, 2020 11am service
    • December 22, 2020 Baptism Service
    S04E05: Life Change Births Life Change Mar 01, 2021

    SUMMARY: Chris and Robby take another episode to talk about the revival that the Lord is doing at Long Hollow. They are focusing on how it all started.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 01:58 – Exaggerating numbers
    • 04:56 – Right before the downpour
    • 08:02 – Discipleship structure is not in vain
    • 11:23 – Tuesday before Christmas
    • 16:33 – Going back to Monday
    • 21:38 – Bryan’s story

    LINKS:

    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
    S04E04: Walking In the Water Feb 22, 2021

    SUMMARY: Chris and Robby take another episode to talk about the revival that the Lord is doing at Long Hollow. They talk about the details of what happened on December 20, 2020.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 03:30 – Learning how to pray
    • 06:33 – Prayer during covid
    • 07:54 – Spontaneous baptism
    • 14:08 – The Sunday before Christmas
    • 21:04 – 99 baptisms

    LINKS:

    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
    S04E03: Waiting on the Lord Feb 15, 2021

    SUMMARY: In this episode Chris and Robby are talking about how important it is to wait on God and let Him lead.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 03:28 – Sit with the Lord
    • 04:30 – What was the build up to the day of all the baptisms
    • 07:26 – Do you want to see a move of God?
    • 12:43 – Practice from Ignatious of Loyola

    LINKS:

    If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com

    S04E02: When The Supernatural Becomes Natural Part 2 Feb 08, 2021

    SUMMARY: In today’s episode Robby and Chris are continuing talking about what the Lord is doing at Long Hollow right now.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 01:40 – A fresh anointing from the Holy Spirit
    • 05:07 – Finished with business as usual church
    • 10:48 – Uncharted territory
    • 17:15 – The importance of prayer

    LINKS:

    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
    S04E01: When The Supernatural Becomes Natural Feb 01, 2021
    SUMMARY: In today’s episode Robby and Chris are taking a bit of a break from the study of the Gospels and talking about what the Lord is doing at Long Hollow right now.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 02:00 – Intro to what is going on at Long Hollow
    • 04:07 – How did we get here?
    • 11:56 – The prayer for revival

    LINKS:

    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
    • Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    • Join the Replicate Network: A guide and support system to help your church thrive.
    S03E12: Lost and Found Jan 25, 2021

    SUMMARY: In today’s episode Robby and Chris study in Luke 2 and take a deep dive into the culture of the Jewish Passover as well as a biblical prayer, modeled by Jesus, we can pray over our children.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 02:00 – Jesus is a product of His culture
    • 10:40 – Jesus is gets lost
    • 13:20 – Jesus with the priests and the scribes
    • 15:48 – Jesus and His questions
    • 17:40 – Model to pray over your kids

    LINKS:

    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
    • Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    • Join the Replicate Network: A guide and support system to help your church thrive.
    S03E11: Poor Parents and Prophesy Jan 18, 2021

    SUMMARY: In today’s episode Robby and Chris take a deep dive into who the earthly parents of Jesus were and how though they were poor in wealth, they were rich in the Lord.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 05:45 – Recap of last episode about Mary and Joseph
    • 08:49 – The circumcision of Jesus, Luke 2:21-24
    • 16:15 – Poor parents and prophesy, Simeon and Anna
    • 22:55 – Connecting the redemption of Israel with the coming Messiah

    LINKS:

    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
    • Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    • Join the Replicate Network: A guide and support system to help your church thrive.
    S03E10: The Wisest Gifts Ever Given Jan 11, 2021

    SUMMARY: In today’s episode Robby and Chris talk about the wise men and the gifts that they brought Jesus.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 1:40 – Backstory of Bethlehem
    • 12:00 – The gifts the Wise Men gave
    • 17:20 – Mary and Joseph and their donkey
    • 20:58 – Jesus as the new Moses

    LINKS:

    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
    • Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    • Join the Replicate Network: A guide and support system to help your church thrive.
    S03E09: A Different Kind of Kingdom Jan 04, 2021

    SUMMARY:The world has a specific way of operating and it is the same as it was in Jesus’s day. In this episode, Robby and Chris compare Herod’s kingdom to Jesus’s Kingdom and explain how different they are.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 3:23 (Herod’s Kingdom)
    • 7:16 (Herod’s getaway)
    • 9:06 (Herodium)
    • 11:20 (Jesus tells the disciples to move a mountain)
    • 12:40 (A clash of Kingdoms)
    • 13:40 (Jesus’s Kingdom)

    LINKS:

    • Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders
    • Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
    S03E08: How Discipleship Welcomed The Messiah Dec 28, 2020

    SUMMARY: Discipleship is a crucial part of every Christians life. In this episode Robby and Chris explain how Daniel’s discipleship of the wise men led them to welcome Christ 490 years later.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 2:00 (callbacks to the life of Joseph)
    • 7:05 (wise men)
    • 11:40 (How do the wise men know when to come to Jesus?)
    • 17:40 (What kind of star was it?)
    • 19:00 (Daniel told them when the Messiah would come)

    LINKS:

    • Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders
    • Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
    S03E07: Once in a lifetime Dec 21, 2020

    SUMMARY: This week Robby and Chris talk about a once in a lifetime opportunity in the beginning of Luke. This is the first time God has spoken to his people in 400 years and he’s getting ready to welcome the Messiah.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 3:30 (background on Luke)
    • 8:22 (how drawing lots worked)
    • 11:15 (duties of the priesthood)
    • 13:35 (how the tabernacle was set up)
    • 15:05 (why burning incense was an honor)
    • 18:40 (importance of 9am and 3pm)

    LINKS:

    • Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders
    • Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
    S03E06: Were Old Testament, Jewish People, Saved? Dec 14, 2020

    SHOW NOTES:

    SUMMARY: It is a common thought to think that Old Testament Jews had a different way to salvation than present-day Christians. Today Robby and Chris talk about what it means to have faith and how that looked in the Old Testament.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 2:58 (How Robby thought Jews were saved)
    • 5:07 (Abraham’s faith)
    • 10:34 (How can Moses be looking ahead to Christ?)
    • 15:58 (What does faith look like?)

    LINKS:

    • Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders
    • Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
    • If you want to learn more about the Jewish roots of the Christian faith you can go here:
      https://www.jcstudies.com
    S03E05: Can we be blameless? Dec 07, 2020

    SUMMARY: In this episode Robby and Chris examine biblical figures who were declared blameless before the Lord. Then they will discuss how each of us can live a blameless life.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 3:17 (Who is Theophilus?)
    • 6:08 (Blameless)
    • 11:10 (How we can be Blameless)
    • 13:23 (Kesher)

    LINKS:

    • Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders
    • Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
    • If you want to learn more about the Jewish roots of the Christian faith you can look here:
      https://www.jcstudies.com
    S03E04: From Moses to Messiah Nov 30, 2020

    SUMMARY:

    The book of Mathew is full of callbacks to the Old Testament. This week
    Robby and Chris compare and contrast Jesus and Moses.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 2:50 (The number of incompletion)
    • 6:26 (The number of completion)
    • 7:37 (Why was Moses so important?)
    • 10:18 (Why are these women in the genealogy?)
    • 14:50 (David and Jesus)
    • 18:51 (Moses and Jesus)

    LINKS:

    • Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders
    • Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
    • For more information on Robby’s books check out https://replicate.org/books/
    S03E03: What you don’t know about the book of Matthew Nov 23, 2020

    SUMMARY:

    This week Robby and Christ take a deep dive into the book of Matthew and
    pull out three themes of the book that will shape how you read it.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 1:49 (recap of last week)
    • 2:33 (Matthew is Jewish)
    • 4:32 (who is he writing to?)
    • 7:56 (three themes of Matthew)
    • 12:50 (Moses to Messiah)
    • 16:25 (Jesus is going to fulfill 3 different roles)
    • 18:06 (God is with us)

    LINKS:

    • Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders
    • Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
    S03E02: Why are the gospels important Nov 16, 2020

    SUMMARY:

    This week Robby and Chris break down the four gospels. Who they were
    written by, who they were written to, and the impact that they have today.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 2:14 (Why are the gospels important)
    • 3:20 (John)
    • 6:12 (Synoptic gospels)
    • 8:26 (Mark)
    • 11:12 (Luke)
    • 13:39 (Matthew)

    LINKS:

    • Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders
    • Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
    S03E01: The Gospels Explained Nov 09, 2020

    SUMMARY:

    Season 3 kicks off with an introduction to the Gospels. In this episode,
    Robby and Chris talk about John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus and give a brief
    overview of each of the gospels.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 4:21 (What the word gospel meant)
    • 5:20 (How Alexander the Great came to Jerusalem)
    • 7:35 (What happens when Alexander the Great met the High Priest)
    • 10:52 (John the Baptist as Jesus’s herald)
    • 12:40 (The Gospel’s)
    • 14:23 (What should happen every day)

    LINKS:

    Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders
    Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com

    S02E13: Why Words Matter Nov 02, 2020

    SUMMARY:

    Often in the Christian life we throw around words without knowing what
    they actually mean. In this episode, Robby and Chris use the rule of first use to define
    keywords in the Bible.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 3:43 (The first time we see the word love)
    • 6:55 (The first time we see the word worship)
    • 13:31 (The first time we see the word faith)

    LINKS:

    • Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders
    • Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
    S2E12: Was Jesus An Essene? Oct 26, 2020

    SUMMARY:

    The Essenes were a unique sect of Judaism. In this episode, Robby and Chris
    compare and contrast ways that John the Baptist and Jesus might have been Essenes.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 3:20 (John the Baptist an Essene?)
    • 12:22 (Why he wasn’t an Essene)
    • 14:55 (Was Jesus an Essene)

    LINKS:

    • Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders
    • Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
    • If you want to learn more about the teacher of righteousness click here to study like Robby
      Gallaty studies
    S2E11: Why The Essenes Matter Oct 19, 2020

    SUMMARY: There are four ancient sects that broke off from the Jewish religion. Today
    Robby and Chris observe why the Essenes started and compare them to religion today.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 2:45 (the four sects)
    • 5:40 (who were the Essenes)
    • 15:46 (how they copied the bible)

    LINKS:

    Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders
    Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at www.ReplicateNetwork.com

    S2E10: How To Steal The Priesthood Part 2 Oct 12, 2020

    SUMMARY: Continuing on the topic of how to steal a priesthood Robby and Chris look
    back to the Maccabean revolt to see how God started to give the temple back to the
    people and prepared it for Jesus.

    TIME STAMPS:

    • 2:35 (How have we missed it)
    • 5:33 (Maccabean revolt)
    • 11:28 (Priesthood moved from genealogies to purchased with money)
    • 15:42 (False Messiah’s)

    LINKS:

    Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders
    Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at www.ReplicateNetwork.com

    S2E09: How To Steal The Priesthood Oct 05, 2020

    Summary: Knowing the history of the priesthood allows you to see the deeper significance of Jesus’s death on the cross. Today Robby and Chris delve into the condition of the priesthood prior to Jesus’s coming and give an in-depth look at what happened in the temple when Jesus died.

    Time Stamps:

    • 6:20 (History of the priesthood)
    • 13:33 (Losing the Ark of the Covenant)
    • 16:33 (Tearing of the curtain)

    Links:

    Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com

    • Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    • Join the Replicate Network: A guide and support system to help your church thrive.
    S2E8: Is Hollywood The New Hellenism? Sep 28, 2020

    Summary:
    The impacts of Hellenism are vast and they penetrate every area of our culture. In this episode, Robby and Chris identify the four key elements of Hellenism that changed the mindset of the Jewish people and has continued to influence us today.

    Time Stamps:

    • 4:02 (Influence of information)
    • 8:53 (Influence of education)
    • 15:18 (Influence of athletics)
    • 18:28 (Influence of entertainment)

    Links:

    Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com

    • Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    • Join the Replicate Network: A guide and support system to help your church thrive.
    S2E7: How An Ancient Culture Affects You More Than You Think Sep 22, 2020

    Summary: By looking back at history we can notice events that have changed the world. This week Robby and Chris discuss how Alexander The Great’s style of war influenced the way we think today.

    Time Stamps:

    • 3:01 (History of Alexander The Great)
    • 11:00 (Alexander The Great confronts Jerusalem)
    • 16:13 (Corruption of the priesthood)

    Links:

    Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church

    If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com

    • Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    • Join the Replicate Network: A guide and support system to help your church thrive.
    S2E6: More Than Simple Belief Sep 14, 2020

    Summary: The Bible is not simply black and white, it’s dynamic. Today Robby and Chris talk about how when following Jesus sometimes instead of searching for more information on what Jesus was like, we should walk with him and understand how he lived.

    Time Stamps:

    • 2:53 (Belief in action)
    • 11:40 (Abstract Vs. Dynamic thinking)

    Links:

    Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church

    If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com

    • Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
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    S2E5: How To Think Like Jesus Sep 07, 2020

    Summary: Eastern and Western thought are radically different from each other. The problem we face today is that we try to read the bible, an Eastern book with a Western mindset. In this episode, Robby and Chris show you how to interpret the Bible with an Eastern mindset.

    Time Stamps:

    • 2:04 (Barriers that hinder us from thinking like Jesus)
    • 8:30 (Consolidating apparent contradictions)
    • 14:28 (How to think with an eastern mind)
    • 16:26 (Information Vs. Doing)

    Links:

    Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church.

    If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com

    • Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    • Join the Replicate Network: A guide and support system to help your church thrive.
    S2E4: Did Jesus Fulfill Or Replace The Old Testament Aug 31, 2020

    Summary: Many Americans today have adopted replacement theology without even realizing it. Today on the podcast Robby and Chris define abolish and fulfill to have a better understanding of what role the Old Testament played in shaping the New Testament.

    Time Stamps:

    • 3:36 (History of replacement theology)
    • 14:50 (Definition of the word fulfill)
    • 18:35 (Nuanced meaning of the word fulfill)

    Links:

    • Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at http://replicatenetwork.com/
    • Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    • Join the Replicate Network: A guide and support system to help your church thrive.
    S2E3: How Martin Luther Lost The Jewishness of Jesus Aug 24, 2020

    Summary: Martin Luther is one of the most influential church fathers to date. That being said, with every revolutionary idea you lose a bit of tradition. Robby and Chris look into how Martin Luther’s hatred of the Jewish people has shaped the way we perceive the Old Testament.

    Time Stamps:

    • 2:20 (Martin Luther pros and cons)
    • 5:30 (Changed the name of the bible from Tanach to Old Testament)
    • 17:19 (Martin Luther’s hatred of the Jews)

    Links:

    • Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    • If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at http://replicatenetwork.com/
    • Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
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    S02E02: Having A Biblical View Of Jesus Aug 17, 2020

    Summary: Having a biblical view of Jesus shapes how you read the Bible. In this episode, Robby and Chris look at a couple of common stories in the New Testament and explain how with a more in-depth knowledge of the Old Testament these common stories hold greater significance.

    Time Stamps:

    • 1:43 (Who Jesus is in his context)
    • 12:04 (Why Jesus’s first miracle was important)
    • 14:34 (Jesus is the new Moses)
    • 18:25 (How do you share the gospel?)

    Links:

    • Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
    • Join the Replicate Network: A guide and support system to help your church thrive.

    Quotes:

    • When you don’t know who Jesus really was you create a Jesus in your own image to suit your own needs and wants. – Robby Gallaty
    • We think about Jesus in the current context we’re in and we try to apply Jesus into our context – Chris Swain
    S02E01: Why Have We Forgotten Jesus? Aug 10, 2020

    Summary:

    • In American culture today it is difficult for most of us to recognize the Jewishness of Jesus. Kicking off the new season Robby and Chris discuss how our false image of Christ can shape the way we learn.

    Time Stamps:

    • 3:47 (Why have we forgotten Jesus?)
    • 8:28 (Man Vs. Manual)
    • 11:22 (Perception of Jesus)

    Links:

    Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church.

    If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com

    #109 Replicate Book: Chapter 1 Audio Jun 08, 2020
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, you’ll listen to chapter 1 of the new Replicate book that is now available.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • How the church lost 7 million people
    • What the church is doing to fix it
    • Why discipleship matters

    Additional Resources:

    • Replicate Book

    Help Us Grow the Podcast:

    • Please subscribe
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    #108 The Product of Disciple-making Jun 01, 2020
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris continue discussing the concepts behind the Replicate book.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • What spiritual growth looks like in a believer.
    • How to measure success for D-Groups.
    • The MARCS of a disciple.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (3:00) “80% of people fail to ever lead someone to Christ” – @rgallaty
    • (7:00) “Everything we do in ministry should be reproducible.” – @chrisswain73

    Additional Resources:

    • Replicate Book

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    #107 The Process of Disciple-Making May 25, 2020
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris discuss the processing of how to make disciples right where you are.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Jesus’ plan for discipleship in the New Testament.
    • The overarching concept of what disciplemaking is in practice.
    • The importance of defining a term.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (6:30) “Where has the pendulum of your ministry lasted the most often?” – @rgallaty
    • (08:00) “Discipleship shows people they are saved FOR something.” – @rgallaty
    • (09:00) “Discipleship is about mobilizing people for ministry instead of just getting people in the building”. @chrisswain73

    Additional Resources:

    • Replicate Book

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    #106 The Practice of Disciple-Making May 18, 2020
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris continue their discussion of the Replicate Book that is coming out in June.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why Robby changed his strategy after a decade of disciple making.
    • Why you must be a disciple to make disciples.
    • What a healthy discipleship group looks like in practice.
    • The difference in learning about Christ and living for Christ.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (07:00) “You will reproduce what is in you.” – @rgallaty
    • (10:40) “A lot of believers hesitate to focus on self-care because they are focused only on others.” – @chrisswain73
    • (13:05) “In order to be in leadership, you need to be under leadership.” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Replicate Book

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    #105 The Problem with Creating a Disciplemaking Culture May 11, 2020
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris talk about Part One of the Replicate Book.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • From 1996 to 2016, the Southern Baptist Convention baptized 7.1 million people
    • Why the SBC didn’t grow despite the rise in baptisms.
    • How ministry is like Boot Camp.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (7:20) In 20 years, we’ve baptized 7 million people but remained stagnant in church growth. – @rgallaty
    • (09:00) We found that we were baptizing people, but not helping them take ownership in their faith. – @rgallaty
    • (14:20) Could it be that we looked at baptism as the finish line, but its actually the starting point? – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Replicate Book

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    #104 A New Ministry Tool for Maximum Impact May 04, 2020
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris talk about their upcoming book: Replicate that is coming out in June.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • The motivation for writing the book.
    • Why the book has small chapters.
    • Why the Replicate book is a specialization book on Discipleship.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (13:00) “You’ll be able to take this book and practically implement a strategy. ” – @rgallaty
    • (13:30) “The Replicate book is a road map to discipleship” – @chrisswain73

    Additional Resources:

    • Replicate Book

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    #103 Seeing Distractions as Divine Opportunities Apr 27, 2020
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris talk about using disruptions as an opportunity to seek the Lord.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • What the book of Luke says about divine distractions.
    • Why you should be looking for God in every moment.
    • Why you have to die to self daily.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (4:30) “Nothing catches God by surprise.” – @rgallaty
    • (5:40) “There are no accidents in God’s economy.” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Replicate Scripture Memory Packs
    • Replicate Book

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    #102 Four Soils of a Disciple’s Heart – Part 2 Apr 23, 2020
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris continue to talk about the four soils of a disciple-maker.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • More about how to interpret parables in the Bible.
    • How gym memberships are similar to faithfulness.
    • How a polluted heart ruins a lot of western Christians.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (15:22) “The possessions of the rich young ruler pale in comparison into what we have today” – @rgallaty
    • (17:00) “You cannot produce fruit by yourself, but you can align yourself in an environment to increase the production of fruit in your life” – @rgallaty

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    • Replicate Journal
    • Replicate Scripture Memory Packs
    • Discipleship Blueprint 2.0
    • Replicate Book

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    #101 100th Episode Special – Part 2 Apr 20, 2020
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris continue to recap the most popular episodes of the podcast and discuss some exciting news.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why you should be using this time at home for silence and solitude.
    • How God uses circumstances to shape us.
    • How people can help us grow towards the Lord.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “There are three ways God shapes us into the image of His Son: circumstances, people, and spiritual disciplines”. – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Replicate Book
    • Replicate Network
    • What My Personal Quiet Time with the Lord Looks Like
    • How to Gain Disciplemaking Momentum For the Fall
    • What is a D-Group
    • Rediscovering Discipleship book
    • When Discipleship Groups Don’t Work
    • Discipling Millenials

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    #100 100th Episode Special Apr 13, 2020
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris celebrate episode 100 of the podcast with some special guests.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • The most popular episodes of the Making Disciples Podcast
    • How God is using the pandemic to grow the Church.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast)

    • (11:00) “We’re all involved in mass evangelism, and anyone with a cell phone can reach the world.’ – @rgallaty
    • (13:50) “It’s very difficult to replicate in one on one discipleship.” – @rgallaty
    • (17:30) “Without being present with God, you’ll never experience the presence of God.” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Replicate Book
    • My Number One Failure As a Disciplemaker – Part 2
    • The Good and Bad of Mass Evangelism
    • Why One on One Discipleship Is Not The Best Strategy
    • Why People Aren’t Reading The Bible Consistently
    • Falling Away

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    #99 How I Wrote a Book in One Month in My Spare Time Apr 06, 2020
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris talk about how Robby writes books in his spare time.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • 80% of US families didn’t buy or read a book last year.
    • Why a writer has to be a reader.
    • Why you need accountability to be a good writer.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (16:40) “You have to have a passion for the topic to finish the topic” – @chrisswain73
    • (17:30) “If you are writing just to make money, then stop.” – @chrisswain73
    • (19:00) “From 8:15 to 10:30, I would write. Netflix and TV have to be put on pause” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Replicate Book
    • Scrivener

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    #98 How to Grow as a Leader While Stuck at Home Mar 30, 2020
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris talk about how to grow as a leader as all pastors are stuck at home.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • How to use this season of your life for God’s glory.
    • Why we want to learn for transformation and intimacy with God.
    • Tips on how to spend more time reading.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (04:50) We have been real that our goal isn’t to learn for information, but rather to be transformed into the image of God.. – @rgallaty
    • (07:25) To be a disciple is to be a learner. – @rgallaty
    • (13:00) We need to help people to become self-feeders. – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Replicate Book

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    #97 Making Disciples in Difficult Times Mar 23, 2020
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris talk about how to make disciples during difficult times.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • God has given us multiple means to make disciples.
    • How to make disciples in a digital age.
    • Why this situation is an opportunity for the Church.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (05:20) “If you don’t understand the 65 books leading up to the 66th book, then the 66th book is irrelevant to you.” – @rgallaty
    • (06:30) “Don’t miss this opportunity where the whole world’s attention is focused on the future.” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Patient Ferment of the Early Church
    • Should Churches Submit to Government Demands to Shut Down Services?

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    #96 Four Soils of a Disciple’s Heart – Part 1 Mar 16, 2020
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris talk about the four soils of a disciple-maker.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • How to help the people in your D-Groups into new stages of their growth.
    • The four different types of “soils” in your church.
    • How to interpret a parable.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (06:35) “A parable has one meaning and one truth” – @rgallaty
    • (09:30) “1/3rd of Jesus’ teachings are parables” – @rgallaty
    • (17:00) “The longer you’re a Christian, the easier it is for your faith to become domesticated.” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Replicate Journal
    • Replicate Scripture Memory Packs
    • Discipleship Blueprint 2.0
    • Replicate Book

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    #95 A Monastic Faith with an Evangelist’s Heart Mar 09, 2020
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris talk about the balance of being immersed in God’s Word while also reaching the world.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • How to balance study vs action.
    • Why we can learn truth from anyone and anywhere.
    • How western Christian miss the goal of the Christian life.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (10:00): “It’s okay to read books outside of your denomination, but you need to eat the fish and spit out the bones” – @rgallaty
    • (21:40): “We’ve elevated evangelism to an unhealthy level, but neglected prayer, fasting, seeking God, reading the Word, silence, and isolation.” – @rgallaty

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    • Replicate Journal
    • Replicate Scripture Memory Packs
    • Discipleship Blueprint 2.0
    • Replicate Book

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    #94 Reading the Bible Like Jesus – Part 3 Mar 01, 2020
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris finish the three-part series on reading and engaging with the Bible like Jesus.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • How long God spends on creation vs the creation of the tabernacle.
    • Why preaching is a 30,000 foot of the Bible.
    • How most Christian never go deeper into the Bible.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (9:00) “Jesus lived the Word, spoke the Word, and embodied the Word” – @rgallaty
    • (12:00) “Our focus is not to get you so deep into the Bible that you ignore those that live next to you” – @chrisswain73

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    • Replicate Journal
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    • Discipleship Blueprint 2.0
    • Replicate Book

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    #93 Reading the Bible Like Jesus – Part 2 Feb 24, 2020
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris continue with part two of the three-part series on reading and engaging with the Bible like Jesus.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • How to read and study the Bible the way Jesus did.
    • Why anyone can read and understand the Bible.
    • The New Testament is full of links back to the Old Testament.
    • Why it’s important to go past surface-level reading of the Bible.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (9:00) “Every time Jesus opens His mouth, he’s speaking the Bible” – @rgallaty
    • (12:15) “There were just as many lost people in Israel as there are in your town. 90% of Jesus’ time was discipling the twelve.” – @rgallaty

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    • Discipleship Blueprint 2.0

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    #92 Reading the Bible Like Jesus – Part 1 Feb 17, 2020
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris begin a three-part series on reading and engaging with the Bible.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Most of what we study about the Church is post-reformation.
    • Why we aren’t learning about Jewish culture.
    • The difference between exegesis and eisegesis.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (19:45) “Why do we study Greek and Hebrew? It gives us a picture of how Jesus taught.” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Replicate Journal
    • Replicate Scripture Memory Packs
    • Discipleship Blueprint 2.0

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    #91 The Four Pillars of a Discipleship Group – Part 2 Feb 10, 2020
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris continue to work through the four pillars of a healthy discipleship group.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why Bible engagement is key to living out the Christian life.
    • Why students often fall away from the Church.
    • Why Prayer is often an afterthought in the lives of many Christians.
    • How 7 minutes a day can change your life.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (02:40) “Most students fall away from the Church because they don’t know why they believe what they believe,” – @rgallaty
    • (04:30) “I was in seminary with people who could quote scripture, but it never affected their hearts.” –@rgallaty
    • (04:50) “Scripture memory is a lost art that needs to be reclaimed in the life of every disciple.” – @chrisswain73
    • (10:30) “Stop scrolling and start praying” – @chrisswain73

    Additional Resources:

    • Replicate Journal
    • Replicate Scripture Memory Packs
    • Discipleship Blueprint 2.0

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    #90 The Four Pillars of a Discipleship Group Feb 03, 2020
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris work through the four pillars of a healthy discipleship group.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why your D-Groups need freedom.
    • Why leaders need to build tracks for their groups to run on.
    • The secret to the Christian life.
    • Why scripture memory is so important.
    • The purpose of a HEAR Journal.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (02:50) “We need to unleash our people” – @rgallaty
    • (05:20) “In His humanity, Jesus had to take the time to study the word” – @rgallaty
    • (07:15) “You can’t say God isn’t speaking to you when your Bible is closed on your bedside” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Replicate Journal
    • Replicate Scripture Memory Packs
    • Discipleship Blueprint 2.0
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • Replicate E-Quipping Cohort
    • Cost of Cheap Grace – Use Code discipleship20 to save 20%
    • HEAR Journal

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    #89 Don’t Give Up on Discipleship – Part 2 Jan 27, 2020
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris continue their discussion about why some churches give up on discipleship.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why Jesus had more of a reason to give up on discipleship than any modern-day church.
    • Why people are the most important and most difficult part of the discipleship process.
    • How some church processes can be a hindrance to discipleship.
    • How Jesus raised the bar for discipleship.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (09:00) “Jesus’ ministry was rolling, and he prunes the group back.” – @rgallaty
    • (13:00) “Jesus never lowers the bar with discipleship.” – @rgallaty
    • (14:15) “In the discipling of other people, don’t neglect the discipling of you.” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Replicate Journal
    • Discipleship Blueprint 2.0
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • Replicate E-Quipping Cohort
    • MARCS of a Disciples

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    #88 Don’t Give Up on Discipleship – Part 1 Jan 20, 2020
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris start a discussion about sticking with discipleship and d-groups even as it becomes difficult.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why discipleship is a long term process.
    • Why senior leaders must remain committed to the process.
    • How ministry trends in the 90s and 2000s led to the lack of discipleship.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (06:00) “The goal of ministry in the 90s and 2000s was to build a mega-church”. – @rgallaty
    • (06:30) “We’ve been using business metrics to gauge biblical maturity. – @rgallaty
    • (22:00) “If evangelism was the only thing Jesus came to do, why did he waste 3 years investing in 12 men?” – @rgallaty

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    • Replicate Journal
    • Discipleship Blueprint 2.0
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • Replicate E-Quipping Cohort
    • MARCS of a Disciples

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    #87: How Leaders Fail – Part 2 Jan 13, 2020
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris continue the discussion of how leaders fail.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • How to fail as a leader.
    • Why transformational leadership is difficult to accomplish.
    • Why you should ask the question: “What’s the question?”

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (2:20) “If you address every problem or situation with a single type of leadership, you’ll fail.” – @rgallaty
    • (8:00) “You become a transformational leader by asking questions” – @rgallaty

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    • Replicate Journal
    • Discipleship Blueprint 2.0
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • Replicate E-Quipping Cohort

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    #86: How Leaders Fail – Part 1 Jan 06, 2020
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris talk about how to fail as a leader and why your tactics matter.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • The role of a tactical leader.
    • Why a strategic form of leadership is essential in the church.
    • The role of training vs inspiring your team members.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (14:30) “If you living in a tactical world, you’ll never be able to look to the future.” – @rgallaty
    • (16:10) “The way you fix problems strategically is by rewiring the pipes below.” – @rgallaty
    • (18:30) “Good leaders do three things: define the reality, determine the destination, chart the steps to get there” – @rgallaty

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    • Replicate Journal
    • Discipleship Blueprint 2.0
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
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    #85: How to Launch a Successful Discipleship Group Dec 30, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris talk about how to launch a successful discipleship group in January.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why the Discipleship covenant is a key part of your group.
    • Why the first few meetings are key to the health of the group.
    • How to structure the first meeting and future ones.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (7:40) “A one-year discipleship group is preparing you for the rest of your spiritual life.” – @rgallaty
    • (21:00) “End every group with an action step and a prayer” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Covenant
    • Replicate Journal
    • F260 Bible Reading Plan
    • Foundations New Testament Plant
    • Discipleship Blueprint 2.0
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • Replicate E-Quipping Cohort
    • Discipleshirts.com

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    #84: The Greatest Discipleship Curriculum for 2020 Dec 23, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris talk about the best discipleship curriculum for your groups starting in 2020.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why the Bible is the best curriculum for your discipleship groups.
    • How the F260 is a path through the Bible.
    • Why you must avoid “checking boxes” with your Bible reading.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (4:45) “The Bible is the only living curriculum that we have.” – @rgallaty
    • (8:15) “We can easily move from hearing from God to checking boxes” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • F260 Bible Reading Plan
    • Foundations New Testament Bible Reading Plan
    • Replicate Journal
    • Discipleship Blueprint 2.0
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • Replicate E-Quipping Cohort
    • Discipleshirts.com

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    #83: Who is the Perfect Discipleship Group Member? Dec 16, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris talk about finding the right people for our Discipleship groups.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • The difference between a Life Group and a Discipleship Group.
    • Why multiplication and accountability are a key part of the discipleship process.
    • Why someone shouldn’t lead a group in the near term.
    • Why you should be looking for FAITH in your groups: Faithful, Available, Intentional, Teachable, Hungry

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (1:10) “A Discipleship Group is less about the study of God’s Word, and more about the application of God’s Word.” – @chrisswain73
    • (3:40) “In a discipleship group, the main goal is ownership. Very few people in a Life Group will ever lead a group.” – @rgallaty
    • (12:30) “Bring your teaching down where the average Christian can understand it.” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • The Lost Art of Disciplemaking Book
    • Discipleship Blueprint 2.0
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • Replicate E-Quipping Cohort
    • Discipleshirts.com

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    #82: How Do You Find That Perfect Discipleship Group Member? Dec 09, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris talk about finding the right people for your discipleship groups

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why multiplication is the key part of a discipleship group.
    • Without multiplication, you aren’t really a discipleship group
    • How to encourage your people to find the people for their group.
    • The difference between a Christian and a disciple.
    • Why the Discipleship Covenant is critical.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (3:42) “The very first command God gave was to multiply.” – @rgallaty
    • (4:20) “The very last command of Jesus was to make disciples.” – @rgallaty
    • (8:30) “Your people are never going to feel ready.” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Group Covenant
    • Discipleship Blueprint 2.0
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • Replicate E-Quipping Cohort
    • Discipleshirts.com

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    #81: Disconnecting from Technology to Connect with God Dec 02, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris continue the discussion of how instant access to technology has fundamentally changed us. How can we retake control of our lives?

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • How technology hinders our spiritual life.
    • How technology had made us disconnected from relationships
    • What ubiquitous access to technology and information has done to our brains.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (2:40) “God did not create us to be constantly connected.” – @rgallaty
    • (12:00) “We need to disconnect from technology in order to examine our life.” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint 2.0
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • Replicate E-Quipping Cohort
    • Discipleshirts.com
    • Disconnect to Connect
    • The Light Phone

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    #80 Are You Using Technology or is Technology Using You? Nov 25, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris discuss how instant access to technology has fundamentally changed us. How can we retake control of our lives?

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why you need a nightly routine that doesn’t involve technology.
    • Why you should ditch the iPad for reading books.
    • How technology might be keeping you from hearing from God,

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (7:15) “If Jesus Christ, the Immortal Son of God, got away and spent time in solitude in power, how much more do we need to do it?” – @rgallaty
    • (7:40) “Maybe the reason you and I aren’t hearing from God is we have too much noise in our life.” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint 2.0
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • Replicate E-Quipping Cohort
    • Discipleshirts.com
    • Disconnect to Connect
    • The Light Phone

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    #79: The Emotion That No One is Immune From: Discipling Through Depression Nov 18, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris continue the discussion on anxiety, how the church should respond to mental health, Biblical response to depression, and more.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • What Jesus said about worry in the Sermon on the Mount
    • How our devotions drive our emotions

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (4:20) “Jesus said: where your devotion is, your emotion will follow.” – @rgallaty
    • (9:00) “Most of the things we worry about never happen.” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint 2.0
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • Replicate E-Quipping Cohort
    • Discipleshirts.com
    • Real Life Sermon Series

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    #78: Discipling Through Anxiety Nov 11, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris discuss anxiety, how the church should respond to mental health, and more.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Robby’s history with anxiety
    • Why it’s okay for Christians to take medicine
    • How the church should respond to anxiety, worry, and depression

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (4:20) “The Christian community doesn’t deal with these issues (medically) the way we should.” – @chrisswain73
    • (4:50) “Christ can heal cancer, but just because you are a Christian doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take chemotherapy.” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint 2.0
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • Replicate E-Quipping Cohort
    • Discipleshirts.com
    • Real Life Sermon Series

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    #77: How Good is Good Enough to Make Disciples? Nov 04, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby, Chris, and Dylan discuss the role of gospel allegiance when thinking through salvation, discipleship, and finishing well.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why many people fall away from the church after high school
    • What faith really means
    • The idea of Gospel Allegiance

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (3:30) “The reason why we aren’t seeing Discipleship in the church is because we have a partial view of the Gospel.” – @rgallaty
    • (04:00) “The gospel you believe leads to the disciple you produce.” – @rgallaty
    • (23:55) ” There is no isolated Christianity. God created us for community.” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint 2.0
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • Replicate E-Quipping Cohort
    • Firmly Planted

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    #76: The One Thing That Will Revolutionize Your Home Oct 28, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris discuss our roles in investing in our children, keeping our schedules clear, and more.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why discipling your children will revolutionize your homes
    • Why you aren’t discipling your kids consistently
    • Why pastors have to prioritize their family when it comes to discipleship

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (3:20) What happens if I don’t invest in my kids spiritual lives? – @chrisswain73
    • (3:50) “The reason you aren’t discipling your kids is because you aren’t being intentional with your schedule” – @rgallaty
    • (07:00) “Don’t let your ministry for Jesus outpace your intimacy with Jesus” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint 2.0
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • Replicate E-Quipping Cohort

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    #75: Marks Of A Movement With Winfield Bevins Oct 21, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris talk with Winfield Bevins about creating movements in the local church.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why you can’t manufacture a revival in your church.
    • John Wesley’s classes and bands system
    • Why the Holy Spirit is essential for creating a revival

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (05:05) “There were methods behind the awakening ” – @winfieldbevins
    • (05:47) “Movements cannot be manufactured” – @winfieldbevins
    • (08:00) “We can be good at organizing ministries and programs, but we really need a fresh wind of the Holy Spirit” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint 2.0
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • Replicate E-Quipping Cohort
    • Winfield Bevins
    • @winfieldbevins
    • Marks of a Movement

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    #74: Discipling Millennials – Part 2 Oct 14, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Dylan continue their discussion of how the church needs to evolve its thinking to reach a new generation of people. After you listen to this episode, answer this question on social media: “Can you disciple someone online? If so, should you”. Tag us (@replicatemin) so we can connect.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • How to C.A.R.E. about millennials
    • What motivates millennials
    • Why weekly church attendance declining isn’t about people leaving the church

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (1:00) “Do you look at the church as a hospital for the saints or a country club for Christians?” – @rgallaty
    • (10:29) “If the guy we’re following didn’t put himself on a pedestal, what gives us the right as pastors” – @rgallaty
    • (15:30) “We’re competing against a generation of people who would rather be involved in something bigger than they are and the reality is – we must figure out how to reach those people” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint 2.0
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart

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    #73: Discipling Millennials – Part 1 Oct 07, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Dylan talk about the challenges of discipling millennials, understanding church trends regarding them, and how to make church relevant for them. After you listen to this episode, answer this question on social media: “Can you disciple someone online? If so, should you”. Tag us (@replicatemin) so we can connect.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • How to C.A.R.E. about millennials
    • What motivates millennials
    • Why weekly church attendance declining isn’t about people leaving the church

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • (2:30) “70% of the careers millennials will have have not even been invented yet” – @rgallaty
    • (3:55) “You can’t reach millennials today with the same techniques that we used is generations previously” – @rgallaty
    • (4:12) “The days of just having a good sermon, decent worship, a good children’s program, and opening the doors to the community, and expecting everyone to come in – those days are over.” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint 2.0
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • The Millennials: Connecting to America’s Largest Generation
    • Faith for Exiles: 5 Ways for a New Generation to Follow Jesus in Digital Babylon

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    #72: Your Church is a Ship, Know Who’s on it Sep 30, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris talk about the idea that your church is a ship, and you need to identify who’s on it in order to keep moving.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • How people in our churches move in different directions.
    • How to identify the various types of people in your church
    • Why you should focus on certain groups to keep the whole church moving.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “The stowaways are looking for a leader ” – @chrisswain73 (10:41)
    • “Don’t spend a lot of time with pirates” – @rgallaty (20:13)

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint 2.0
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • 4 Kinds of Church Members and How They Relate to Your Church’s Mission4 Kinds of Church Members and How They Relate to Your Church’s Mission

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    #71: The Good And Bad Of Mass Evangelism Sep 23, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples Podcast, Robby and Chris talk about the mass evangelism events, and their role in the growth of God’s Kingdom.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • How to define “mass evangelism”.
    • How mass evangelism can be a great benefit to the church if done correctly.
    • Why the church “invitation” is a modern invention.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “Jesus said believe and go and sin no more.” – @rgallaty
    • “We’ve created a generation where salvation is essential, but following Jesus is optional.” – @rgallaty
    • “With mass evangelism, we have said, without saying. that the end goal of the Christian life is to simply get a lost person to repeat a prayer.” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart

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    #70: A Powerful New Resource Sep 16, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples Podcast, Robby and Chris talk about Robby’s upcoming book: Recovered: How an Accident, Alcohol, and Addiction Led Me to God. It’s set to be released on October 15th, 2019. It can be pre-ordered from Amazon.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • How a life of addiction led Robby to Christ.
    • Why sobriety without Christ is impossible to maintain.
    • How readers of all backgrounds will find the book compelling and helpful.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “Sobriety without Christ is a dead end street” – @rgallaty
    • “No one starts out taking pain meds and then wants to end up stealing from their family.” – @rgallaty
    • “Most of us know someone who’s been affected by the opioid crisis.” – @chrisswain73

    Additional Resources:

    • Recovered: How an Accident, Alcohol, and Addiction Led Me to God
    • Recovered Treatment
    • Discipleship Blueprint Training
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart

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    #69: One Thing Leaders Need To Focus On Sep 09, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples Podcast, Robby and Chris discuss the one thing that ministry leaders and pastors need to focus on in order to create life change.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why constant distractions ruin productivity.
    • Why scripture memory can make a huge impact.
    • The “one thing” that leaders can do to kickstart a massive change in their spiritual life.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “Many leaders spend 80% of their time on the 20% of the people who do nothing” – @rgallaty
    • “What’s the 1 thing you can do 1% better to create a domino effect in your life?” – @rgallaty
    • “If you’re a pastor telling people to be in a small group, and you are not in one yourself – stop telling them.” – @chrisswain73

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart

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    #68: Falling Away Sep 02, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples Podcast: Robby, Chris, and Dylan discuss the trend of prominent members of the Christian community stepping away from their faith.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • How discipleship is at the root of people not knowing their faith.
    • Why just sitting under a pastor isn’t true discipleship.
    • Why people falling away isn’t a cause for concern because it’s been happening since the early days of the church.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “We’ve always had people who’ve fallen away. Look at 2nd Timothy” –@rgallaty (2:37)
    • “We think discipleship is listening to a man tell us what to do. That’s not what Jesus envisioned for discipleship – @rgallaty (6:06)
    • “If pastors don’t have people around them helping them, to confide in, have accountability to, that’s when they get into trouble.” – @chrisswain73 (12:30)

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • Con Artists Podcast

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    #67: When Discipleship Groups Don’t Work Aug 26, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples Podcast, Robby and Chris discuss a key question they often hear from churches: what do you do when discipleship groups don’t work.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why culture is more important than strategy.
    • Why the wins you celebrate from the pulpit will drive the direction of your church.
    • Why the discipleship covenant is key to multiplication and accountability.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “If you don’t change the culture, people will flow back to what they know.” – @rgallaty
    • “The key way you change culture is by changing your language.” – @rgallaty
    • “There is more to an effective church than attendance, buildings, and cash.” – @chrisswain73

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • Groups Answers Podcast

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    #66: SBC With Rob Wilton Aug 19, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples Podcast, Robby and Chris are live on location at the 2019 Southern Baptist Convention. They are joined by Rob Wilton. Rob is the Lead Pastor of Vintage Church PITT.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • How Vintage Church is rethinking Church Planting.
    • How Long Hollow and Replicate have played a role in church planting with Vintage, and why your church should do the same.
    • Why starting with discipleship in church planting is essential for healthy growth.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “The harvest is plentiful, but we had a worker problem.” – @RobWiltonTV
    • “We flipped the script. We launched with disciple-planting.” – @RobWiltonTV

    Additional Resources:

    • Vintage Church of Pittsburg
    • @RobWiltonTV
    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart – use code sbc2019 to save 20%
    • 5LQ

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    #65: SBC With Philip Nation Aug 12, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples Podcast, Robby and Chris are live on location at the 2019 Southern Baptist Convention. They are joined by Philip Nation. Philip is the Director of Advancement and Global Impact Churches with the Baptist World Alliance and frequently speaks at churches and conferences.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Philip’s background in helping revitalize churches.
    • What LifeWay found to be the number one Christian discipline.
    • What pastors need to think through if they are at a church that needs to be revitalized.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “Pastors, you need to decide if your church is 60/40 on willing to revitalize.” – @PhilipNation
    • “Putting on a new outfit doesn’t change the culture” – @Rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Philip’s Books
    • @PhilipNation
    • Baptist World Alliance
    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart – use code sbc2019 to save 20%
    • Ask Me Anything with JD Greear

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    #64: How To Gain Disciplemaking Momentum For The Fall Aug 05, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples Podcast, Robby and Chris talk about how to restructure your church’s calendar into mini-seasons instead of waiting until January to start new things.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why you shouldn’t only think about January as the place to start new things.
    • How to segment your church calendar year with how people live their lives.
    • How to promote discipleship from the pulpit.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “It’s very difficult for people to get motivated about a 12 month sermon study.” – @rgallaty
    • “How do you get your people off the bench and into discipling relationships?” – @rgallaty
    • “What you celebrate from the pulpit is what people will cultivate.” – @rgallaty
    • “The goal is to assimilate people into smaller relationships where they are in an environment to grow in their relationship with Christ.” @rgallaty
    • “Baptism is not the finish line, but it’s the starting line of a relationship with Christ” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • The One Thing Podcast

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    #63: How To Read The Bible Like A Benedictine Monk Jul 29, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples Podcast, Robby and Chris talk how reading the Bible like a Benedictine Monk can be a wise strategy.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why most people have the wrong approach to Bible reading.
    • How most Christians are skimming the surface of the Bible.
    • Why aligning your small group content with your sermon leads to greater engagement.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “You never graduated from the Bible.” – @rgallaty
    • “Most Christians are not reading the Bible to the fullest” – @rgallaty
    • “In the eastern culture, hearing always leads to obeying.” – @rgallaty

    This Episode’s Sponsor:

    • The Overcomer movie has inspired the creation of several resources. For small groups, there is the Overcomer Bible study. For individuals, there is a book called Defined. Both are based upon powerful insights from the Book of Ephesians. Learn more about all the resources at LifeWay.com/Overcomer

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • Group Answers Podcast

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    #62: Why People Aren’t Reading The Bible Consistently Jul 22, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples Podcast, Robby and Chris talk about why people don’t read their bible, and how we can change the mindset.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why most people have the wrong approach to Bible reading.
    • How pastors can get into the trap of not reading the Bible for personal intake.
    • Why most Christians are approaching Bible reading from a western mindset, but need to look at it from an eastern way.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “You can’t outsource your personal quiet time to someone else.” – @rgallaty
    • “We’ve taught our people that the spiritual disciplines are recommended, but not required.” – @rgallaty
    • “We’ve traded effectiveness for efficiency in our personal quiet times.” –@chrisswain73
    • “Most Christians are reading the Bible for information instead of intimacy with God.” – @rgallaty

    This Episode’s Sponsor:

    • The Overcomer movie has inspired the creation of several resources. For small groups, there is the Overcomer Bible study. For individuals, there is a book called Defined. Both are based upon powerful insights from the Book of Ephesians. Learn more about all the resources at LifeWay.com/Overcomer

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • EST.church Podcast

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    #61: How To Get Your Team Making Disciples Jul 15, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples Podcast, Robby and Chris talk about how to get your staff to buy into the disciplemaking process.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • How to recruit your team to make disciples.
    • How to change the culture of your church.
    • Why discipleship isn’t a class.
    • Why discipleship never ends.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “Discipleship is more than a class, and it’s more than 101.” – @rgallaty
    • “There is no Masters degree in discipleship.” – @rgallaty
    • “Discipleship isn’t how much information you learn, but rather how much you pass on.” – @rgallaty
    • “The questions we ask determine our point of focus.” – @chrisswain73

    This Episode’s Sponsor:

    • The Overcomer movie has inspired the creation of several resources. For small groups, there is the Overcomer Bible study. For individuals, there is a book called Defined. Both are based upon powerful insights from the Book of Ephesians. Learn more about all the resources at LifeWay.com/Overcomer

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • Bill Hull Ministries

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    #60: Keystone Habits For Disciplemaking Jul 08, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples Podcast, Robby and Chris talk though keystone habits, and how they can impact your spiritual journey.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why keystone habits are crucial to your discipleship walk.
    • Why morning quiet times help you prepare for the day.
    • How to structure your morning for success during the day.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “One of the reasons you aren’t consistent with your Bible reading is because you aren’t in a discipleship group.” – @rgallaty
    • “Habits are practices that will change your life over time.” – @rgallaty
    • “Keystone habits set off chain reactions that affect other aspects of your life” – @rgallaty

    This Episode’s Sponsor:

    • The Overcomer movie has inspired the creation of several resources. For small groups, there is the Overcomer Bible study. For individuals, there is a book called Defined. Both are based upon powerful insights from the Book of Ephesians. Learn more about all the resources at LifeWay.com/Overcomer

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • The One Thing Podcast

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    #59: How To Know It’s Time To Go Jul 01, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples Podcast, Robby and Chris talk about knowing when it’s time for a pastor to consider moving to another church.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • How to know when it’s time to leave a particular ministry.
    • Why it’s important to help staff members transition in a way that glorifies God.
    • Why a ministry is not a stepping stone to get ahead.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “Pastors aren’t just called to a church. They are called to the community.” – @rgallaty
    • “Fruitfulness is the result of faithfulness.” – @rgallaty
    • “If you are not sold out to a mission of the church, then it’s time to move on.” – @rgallaty

    This Episode’s Sponsor: The Overcomer movie has inspired the creation of several resources. For small groups, there is the Overcomer Bible study. For individuals, there is a book called Defined. Both are based upon powerful insights from the Book of Ephesians. Learn more about all the resources at LifeWay.com/Overcomer

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • A Tale of 3 Kings Book
    • Rainer on Leadership Podcast

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    #58: Why One On One Discipleship Is Not The Best Strategy – Part 2 Jun 24, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples Podcast, Robby and Chris continue to break down one on one discipleship vs groups of three to five.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why group models multiply faster than one on one discipleship.
    • Why one on one discipleship usually ends up being a counseling session.
    • Why the ideal group size is either four or six.
    • Why we grow as a group.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “A multiplication strategy of 3-5 is exponentially faster than 1-1.” – @rgallaty
    • “A multiplication strategy of discipleship reaches the entire world’s population multiple times after 30 years.” – @rgallaty
    • “Time is short, more people are dying apart from Christ, and there is urgency with the gospel mission.” – @rgallaty
    • “If we want to experience the blessings of Jesus, wouldn’t it make sense to model the actual ministry of Jesus?” – @rgallaty

    This Episode’s Sponsor:

    • Feeling unequipped for marriage ministry? Woo Marriage is here to help. Backed by research and designed with your church in mind, Woo Marriage provides Christ-centered marriage coaching for your entire church. Get your first month free with offer code LEADERSHIP at WooMarriage.com/FreeTrial.

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • Rainer on Leadership

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    #57: Why One On One Discipleship Is Not The Best Strategy Jun 17, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples Podcast, Robby and Chris break down one on one discipleship vs groups of three to five.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why 1 on 1 groups often don’t reproduce.
    • How 2 Timothy provides Biblical evidence for discipling in groups.
    • Why groups of three to five are much easier to manage than one on one.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “It’s difficult to change a discipleship model that you’ve always done.” – @rgallaty
    • “When you disciple in a group, you avoid the ping pong match of discipleship.” – @rgallaty
    • “When you introduce a group of more people, you start to journey together.” – @rgallaty
    • “Discipleship is not discipleship unless it replicates.” – @rgallaty

    This Episode’s Sponsor:

    • Feeling unequipped for marriage ministry? Woo Marriage is here to help. Backed by research and designed with your church in mind, Woo Marriage provides Christ-centered marriage coaching for your entire church. Get your first month free with offer code LEADERSHIP at WooMarriage.com/FreeTrial.

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • Groups Answers Podcast

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    #56: 90 Day Discipleship Jun 10, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples Podcast, Robby and Chris talk breaking up D-Groups into 90 day chunks.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • How to keep D-Groups from falling behind in the spring.
    • Why you need to break your D-Groups up into “seasons” throughout the year.
    • Why you should set goals for your D-Groups.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “Success in discipleship is the daily mundane of life.” – @rgallaty
    • “When you are surrounded by other people, you are more likely to accomplish your goals.” – @rgallaty
    • “What makes discipleship effective is the daily reading and weekly meeting.”- @rgallaty

    This Episode’s Sponsor:

    • Feeling unequipped for marriage ministry? Woo Marriage is here to help. Backed by research and designed with your church in mind, Woo Marriage provides Christ-centered marriage coaching for your entire church. Get your first month free with offer code LEADERSHIP at WooMarriage.com/FreeTrial.

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • Doogie Howser, M.D.
    • Couch 2 5K
    • What is a HEAR Journal?
    • EST.church Podcast

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    #55: Building A Compelling Team Jun 03, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples Podcast, Robby and Chris talk about building an all-star ministry team.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why you should invest in your team like Jesus did.
    • If you invest in your people, they will begin to invest in others.
    • How pastors of larger churches can keep investing in their staff.
    • Why your team has to weigh in on the strategy in order to have buy in.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “If you want to put together a compelling team, you need to spend time with them.” – @rgallaty
    • “Pastor, you need to smell like your sheep.” – @rgallaty
    • “If you want to see your organization grow, one of the sticking points might be your leadership capacity.” – @rgallaty
    • “People work is more important than paperwork” – @rgallaty
    • “If you want to risk changing the culture, hire from the outside. If raise up from the inside, you preserve the culture.” – @rgallaty

    This Episode’s Sponsor:

    • Feeling unequipped for marriage ministry? Woo Marriage is here to help. Backed by research and designed with your church in mind, Woo Marriage provides Christ-centered marriage coaching for your entire church. Get your first month free with offer code LEADERSHIP at WooMarriage.com/FreeTrial.

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Disciplemaking Jumpstart
    • Ask Me Anything with J.D. Greear

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    #54: What My Personal Time With The Lord Looks Like May 27, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples Podcast, Robby and Chris talk about the reasons for needing a daily quiet time.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why creating a habit is the key to having a regular quiet time.
    • Why it’s important for pastors to make sure they are not outputting so much that they neglect their own soul.
    • Why accountability in a quiet time is central to D-Groups.
    • Why people don’t read the Bible.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “When God calls a person to himself, He’s calling them to ministry.” – @rgallaty
    • “There is a direct connection between doing for the Lord and being with the Lord.” – @rgallaty
    • “People don’t read the Bible because they don’t think it matters to their life today.” – @rgallaty

    This Episode’s Sponsor:

    • One of the greatest predictors of a disciple’s spiritual growth is regular Bible reading. That’s why LifeWay created the Daily Discipleship Guide. To download four free sessions of the Daily Discipleship Guide, visit BibleStudiesforLife.com/DDG.

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • What is a HEAR Journal?
    • Ask Me Anything with J.D. Greear

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    #53: My Number One Failure As A Disciplemaker – Part 2 May 20, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples Podcast, Robby and Chris continue the discussion about ignoring the sabbath.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why pastors need to take time away from ministry.
    • Why you need to take time to meditate in the Lord.
    • Why failures are opportunities to learn.
    • Why 10% of Americans are workaholics.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “To sabbath is to refrain from the normal activity of your life as it relates to work.” – @rgallaty
    • “Addiction to work can as an addicting as a drug” – @rgallaty
    • “God was always about intercepting their calendar in order to slow them down.” – @rgallaty
    • “It is work not to work.” – @rgallaty
    • “We’re so busy that we can’t even miss an instagram post on our off days.” – @rgallaty
    • “You’re working from rest as you rest for work” – @rgallaty

    This Episode’s Sponsor:

    • One of the greatest predictors of a disciple’s spiritual growth is regular Bible reading. That’s why LifeWay created the Daily Discipleship Guide. To download four free sessions of the Daily Discipleship Guide, visit BibleStudiesforLife.com/DDG.

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • DDP Yoga
    • 5LQ Podcast

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    #52: My Number One Failure As A Disciplemaker May 13, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples Podcast, Robby talks to Chris about his number one failure as a disciplemaker.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why the Sabbath is a gift from God.
    • Why pastors must make time to rest.
    • How your body is a “major profit” in your life and not a “minor profit”.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “You are either going to choose to rest, or God will do it for you.” – @rgallaty
    • “It’s easy in a discipleship culture to work ourselves to death.” – @rgallaty
    • “When your body shuts down on you, it’s telling you to slow down” – @rgallaty
    • “The sabbath is a gift from God, because He knew the busyness of your own soul” – @rgallaty

    This Episode’s Sponsor:

    • One of the greatest predictors of a disciple’s spiritual growth is regular Bible reading. That’s why LifeWay created the Daily Discipleship Guide. To download four free sessions of the Daily Discipleship Guide, visit BibleStudiesforLife.com/DDG.

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Rainer on Leadership

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    #51: Taking Back Your Life and Ministry from Technology May 06, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples Podcast, Robby and Chris talk about how pastors can take back their life and ministry from technology.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • That you must manage technology and your calendar, or it’ll manage you.
    • How everything we do in life is an algorithm, and we have to take it back.
    • The 3 reasons why media works against discipleship.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “How many times are you watch half watching a TV show and messing with your phone?” – @rgallaty
    • “Media takes away downtime for our brains” – @rgallaty
    • “Most input we get from media is godless” – @rgallaty
    • “Media has great power over our mind” – @rgallaty

    This Episode’s Sponsor:

    • One of the greatest predictors of a disciple’s spiritual growth is regular Bible reading. That’s why LifeWay created the Daily Discipleship Guide. To download four free sessions of the Daily Discipleship Guide, visit BibleStudiesforLife.com/DDG.

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • The One Thing Podcast
    • Digital Minimalism Book
    • 101 Conversation Starters for Couples
    • Amusing Ourselves to Death

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    #50: The Dangers of Social Media in Ministry Apr 29, 2019
    In this episode of the Making Disciples Podcast, Robby and Chris discuss how social media can become a distraction for pastors and ministry leaders.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why social media can be like a drug.
    • Why an unhurried pace of life is key for pastors.
    • How your smartphone can hinder your time with God.
    • How to balance the line between promoting Christ through your social media platforms vs promoting yourself.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “There is a difference between a quiet time with God and an unhurried time with God.” – @rgallaty
    • “A heart on social media is like a hit with a drug.” – @rgallaty
    • “There is a fine line between Godly promotion and self promotion.” – @rgallaty
    • “Humility is not thinking less of oneself, but not thinking of yourself at all.” – @rgallaty

    This Episode’s Sponsor:

    • With Ministry Grid’s library of over 3,000 training videos, it’s now simpler than ever to train every volunteer and leader in your church. And this is training you can trust. Each Ministry Grid video features an experienced ministry leader who has been where you are now. Learn how to get unlimited access for you and your church at MinistryGrid.com.

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Group Answers Podcast

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    #49: Allure of The Mega Church Apr 22, 2019
    In this episode, Robby and Chris discuss the danger of looking to the “next church” as a pastor, why business metrics can’t be your success metric, and why you shouldn’t aim to pastor a mega church.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why we shouldn’t use business metrics to judge if a church is healthy.
    • Why the mega church shouldn’t be a goal for a pastor.
    • Why you should serve where you are planted.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “The joy of ministry isn’t getting to a certain size church.” – @rgallaty
    • “Only 1% of churches are mega churches.” – @rgallaty
    • “If the goal is only to build a mega church, we will do anything to justify the means.” – @rgallaty
    • “If you won’t do a job without a title, you won’t do it with a title.” – @rgallaty

    This Episode’s Sponsor:

    • With Ministry Grid’s library of over 3,000 training videos, it’s now simpler than ever to train every volunteer and leader in your church. And this is training you can trust. Each Ministry Grid video features an experienced ministry leader who has been where you are now. Learn how to get unlimited access for you and your church at MinistryGrid.com.

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network

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    #48: 3 Big Mistakes in Disciplemaking + Sign Up For Our Free Webinar Apr 15, 2019

    In this episode, Robby and Chris talk about the three biggest mistakes that churches make with disciplemaking.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why just preaching on disciplemaking isn’t enough.
    • Why you need a discipleship pathway.
    • Why you need to be tracking the discipleship pathway.
    • Why pastors have to be patient with the disciplemaking process.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “It’s impossible to create a movement without a pathway.” – @rgallaty
    • “If you want to create a movement, you have to create a process.” – @rgallaty
    • “Discipleship is a crockpot recipe, and not a microwavable meal.” – @rgallaty

    This Episode’s Sponsor:

    • With Ministry Grid’s library of over 3,000 training videos, it’s now simpler than ever to train every volunteer and leader in your church. And this is training you can trust. Each Ministry Grid video features an experienced ministry leader who has been where you are now. Learn how to get unlimited access for you and your church at MinistryGrid.com.

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Join Our Webinar on One Easy Way to Maximize This Easter Weekend

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    #47: Mobilizing Your People to Experience The Kingdom of Heaven Today Apr 08, 2019

    In this episode, Robby and Chris talk about strategies to encourage your church to live with a kingdom mindset today instead of just waiting to go to Heaven when they die.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why a Kingdom mindset is the key to living the Christian life.
    • Why God walked with Adam in the garden vs just staying in Heaven.
    • How we’ve reduced Christianity to the least amount of commitment we can make.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “The Kingdom of Heaven is not just a place in the sky.” – @rgallaty
    • “God is a coming down God. He’s in the business of bringing Himself to us.” – @rgallaty
    • “Most people are asking what is the least amount I can do to go to Heaven.” – @rgallaty
    • “Every time you and I share the gospel with a lost person, we usher in the Kingdom” – @rgallaty

    This Episode’s Sponsor:

    • With Ministry Grid’s library of over 3,000 training videos, it’s now simpler than ever to train every volunteer and leader in your church. And this is training you can trust. Each Ministry Grid video features an experienced ministry leader who has been where you are now. Learn how to get unlimited access for you and your church at MinistryGrid.com.

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Here and Now: Thriving in the Kingdom of Heaven Today
    • EST.church

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    #46: Church Ministry Silos, Maps vs Ministry Apr 01, 2019

    In this episode, Robby and Chris talk about the idea of being a church that takes members on a pathway vs building out a menu of things to offer them.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why you need a structured plan to grow a church that is deep instead of wide.
    • Why trying to grow a megachurch is only going to work 1% of the time.
    • Why you must always being asking “what’s next” when planning events.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “Do you have a map or a menu?” – @chrisswain73
    • “Most people grew a megachurch through additions of programs” – @rgallaty
    • “At every event we plan, we ask: what’s next?” – @rgallaty

    This Episode’s Sponsor:

    • With Ministry Grid’s library of over 3,000 training videos, it’s now simpler than ever to train every volunteer and leader in your church. And this is training you can trust. Each Ministry Grid video features an experienced ministry leader who has been where you are now. Learn how to get unlimited access for you and your church at MinistryGrid.com.

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • New Churches Q&A Podcast

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    #45: Why Is Our Evangelism Not Leading to Discipleship? Mar 25, 2019

    In this episode, Robby and Chris break down why years of focusing on evangelism has not led to disciplemaking in the local church.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why you should be following up with people you’ve baptized to see where they are on the discipleship path.
    • Why salvation is a process and not a point in time.
    • Why salvation is present and active.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “Many of our invitations would be foreign to Jesus and Paul.” – @rgallaty
    • “We’ve been preaching one side of the gospel message.” – @rgallaty
    • “There are many people who fill our pews who are clinging to a date in the front of their Bible as their only hope for salvation.” – @rgallaty
    • “You can’t lose something you weren’t good enough to earn in the first place.” – @rgallaty

    This Episode’s Sponsor:

    • With Ministry Grid’s library of over 3,000 training videos, it’s now simpler than ever to train every volunteer and leader in your church. And this is training you can trust. Each Ministry Grid video features an experienced ministry leader who has been where you are now. Learn how to get unlimited access for you and your church at MinistryGrid.com.

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Here and Now: Thriving in the Kingdom of Heaven Today

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    #44: The Number One Question We Get at Replicate Mar 17, 2019

    In this episode, Robby and Chris discuss how to create a system to make disciples in the local church. Replicate trains pastors all around the world, and this is the top question we always get.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • How to implement processes to create the results you want to see.
    • Why you should do an investigation of your discipleship system in your church.
    • Why older churches can often struggle to making disciples when a new pastor comes on staff.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “What kind of process/system do you have in place to make disciples?” – @rgallaty
    • “The challenge for leaders, once they recognize the process, is clearing the deck to implement.” – @chrisswain73
    • “Discipleship is a map, not a menu.” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Replicate E-quipping Cohort
    • 5LQ Podcast

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    #43: Getting Your Leadership to Buy Into Disciplemaking Mar 11, 2019

    In this episode, Robby and Chris discuss how to get senior leaders at your church to buy into discipleship and disciplemaking.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Discipleship is the answer to our evangelism problem.
    • What has to happen for discipleship to take root.
    • Why learners are leaders.
    • Why a church can be an “addition” church, but not be a multiplying church.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “What got us where we are today is not going to lead us where we want to go tomorrow.” – @rgallaty
    • “We want you to onboard a new operating system to your hard drive.” – @rgallaty
    • “The first step is for pastors to repent for not making disciples.” – @rgallaty
    • “You have to audit your processes to see if they are encouraging disciplemaking.” – @rgallaty
    • “The replication church grows by equipping and then sending.” – @rgallaty
    • “If you aren’t investing in people, pray for a season of time for God to send you people.” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • 5LQ Podcast
    • Replicate E-quipping Cohort

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    #42: What Is The Number One Challenge To Making Disciples? Mar 04, 2019

    In this episode, Robby and Chris look at the latest research on what are the challenges to disciplemaking and discipleship in the local church.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why disciplemaking is the key to being a healthy Church.
    • Why you can’t expect your people to do something you don’t emulate.
    • Why a lot of pastors don’t have a vision for discipleship.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “Spiritual growth requires a lot of work.” – @rgallaty
    • “The goal of a Church is to produce disciples.” – @rgallaty
    • “We try to win people with convenience, and then wonder why people won’t commit” – @ChrisSwain73
    • “Pastors who will champion discipleship from the pulpit are not engaging in it personally” – @rgallaty
    • “Discipleship is not a class you take, but a course for your life.” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Discipleship Blueprint Live
    • Replicate E-quipping Cohort
    • Rainer on Leadership

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    #41: Do We Need The Old Testament? – Part 2 Feb 25, 2019

    In this episode, Robby and Chris continue the discussions on if we need the Old Testament when we have the New Testament.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why we can’t “unhitch” ourselves from the Old Testament.
    • Why New Testament can’t be the only Testament for a discipling relationship.
    • Why the New Testament needs the Old Testament.
    • Why Jesus says He came to fulfill the Law.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “Words create worlds.” – @rgallaty
    • “Language creates culture.” – @rgallaty
    • “We have to read the Old Testament to understand the New Testament.” – @rgallaty
    • “We don’t understand the Good News until we understand the Bad News”. – @ChrisSwain73

    Additional Resources:

    • #39: Do We Need the Old Testament
    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Here and Now Book
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Discipleship Blueprint Live
    • Ask Me Anything Podcast

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    #40 Disciple Her Feb 18, 2019

    In this episode, Robby and Chris are joined by Kandi Gallaty to talk about her new book: Disciple Her.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why Kandi has a passion for making disciples among women.
    • Why the Christian life is more than just a one time decision.
    • Why the Kingdom of Heaven isn’t just a future place.
    • The step by step process of Discipleship.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “The wonder and the witness of God is the Holy Spirit inside of us.” – @kandigallaty
    • “My prayer is that women’s ministry leaders would take this book and redesign how they do ministry.” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Disciple Her by Kandi Gallaty
    • Here and Now: Thriving in the Kingdom of Heaven Today
    • Accidental Genius
    • Growing Up
    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • EST.church Podcast

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    #39: Do We Need The Old Testament? Feb 11, 2019

    In this episode, Robby and Chris discuss if we need the Old Testament when we have the New Testament.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • If we need to “unhitch” ourselves from the Old Testament.
    • Why we need the Old Testament even if we are under the New Testament Covenant.
    • Why we need to follow Jesus’ model for disciple making.
    • How Jesus calling the disciples to follow him was different than how it was done previously.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “The problem we have as westerners when we study the Old and New Testament is that we look at the New Testament as only a manual to follow.” – @rgallaty
    • “God didn’t give us a manual to follow, but He sent a man.” – @rgallaty
    • “The Old Testament for Jesus was the only Testament.” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Ask Me Anything Podcast
    • Discipleship Blueprint Live

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    #38: Can You Have Fun in Ministry? Feb 04, 2019

    In this episode, Robby and Chris discuss why pastors and leaders need to have fun in ministry to avoid burnout.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why ministry is the only place you have to win at home and at work.
    • How you can enjoy ministry and still make a difference for God.
    • Why pastors need a “Paul”, a “Barnabas”, and a “Timothy” in their life.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “What good is it to take the mountain for God, but hate the journey to get there?” – @rgallaty
    • “Baptism is not the finish line, but the starting line.” – @rgallaty
    • “People in your church can tell if the ministry is a job or the passion of your life” – @rgallaty
    • “Ministry is an easy place to be lazy. We have to be self motivated” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Discipleship Blueprint Live

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    #37: How Gaming Connects with Discipleship Jan 28, 2019

    In this episode, Robby and Chris discuss how games like Fortnite and PUBG relate to discipleship and disciplemaking.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why our kids are connected more to people online than they are their own neighbors.
    • How games like Fortnite and PUBG can help foster relationships separated by distance.
    • How technology provides a new avenue for relationship building.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “When it comes to discipleship, we need to meet in person as much as possible.” – @chrisswain73
    • “Technology should support your discipling relationships, but not replace.” – @rgallaty
    • “A lot of Sunday School classes are just as unconnected as people playing games online.” – @chrisswain73

    Additional Resources:

    • Bowling Alone
    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Ask Me Anything with J.D. Grear

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    #36: Understanding The Kingdom Of God Jan 21, 2019

    In this episode, Chris and Robby discuss how to understand the Kingdom of God, and Robby’s new book: Here and Now.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why the Kingdom of Heaven in the future, but also present today
    • When the Kingdom of Heaven was inaugurated.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “90% of the time Jesus talks about the Kingdom of Heaven, He talks about a present reality”- @rgallaty
    • “The Kingdom of Heaven was inaugurated at the coming of Jesus” – @rgallaty
    • “If you a servant to a master, there is no “no” in your vocabulary” – @rgallaty
    • “Most Christians have bought a bag of goods that told them get saved, say a prayer. Then we pat you on the back and say we will see you in 75 years in Heaven” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Here and Now: Thriving in the Kingdom of Heaven Today
    • Disciple Her: Using the Word, Work, & Wonder of God to Invest in Women
    • Preaching for the Rest of Us
    • The Forgotten Jesus: How Western Christians Should Follow an Eastern Rabbi
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • New Churches Q&A Podcast

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    #35: Discipleship Lessons from Israel Jan 14, 2019

    In this episode, Robby talks to Chris about his recent trip to Israel, and why Christians should make a point to go in their life.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why Christians should take a trip to Israel
    • Why Jesus acted more like an Eastern Rabbi than a Western Pastor

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “As you study the New Testament, you can’t find any reference that Jesus ever visited Caesarea” – @rgallaty
    • “Jesus knew that if he spent time with 12 men, He could change the world” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • JC Studies
    • The Forgotten Jesus: How Western Christians Should Follow an Eastern Rabbi
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • Replicate E-quipping Cohort
    • Israel Trip Information
    • 5LQ Podcast

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    #34: How Do You Sustain a Disciplemaking Launch? – Part 2 Jan 07, 2019

    In this episode, Chris and Robby continue the discussion about sustaining a discipleship launch at your church.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • How to capitalize on new beginnings in January.
    • Why we live in the “3rd” culture.
    • Our evangelism techniques have to evolve.
    • Why pastors need a dedicated quiet time, but also need to be held accountable by a discipleship group.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “Our culture is dying for authenticity” – @rgallaty
    • “The Christian life isn’t an app, it’s a process” – @rgallaty
    • “Discipleship is the missing element for us to make an impact in the culture today” – @rgallaty
    • “If we let this culture continue on its current path, we’re going to have a bunch of people with a lot of apps on their phones with no satisfaction.” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Replicate E-quipping Cohort
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • The One Thing Podcast
    • Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download
    • @rgallaty
    • @chrisswain73
    • Disappearing Church: From Cultural Relevance to Gospel Resilience
    • How to Sustain a Disciplemaking Launch – Part 1

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    #33: How Do You Sustain a Disciplemaking Launch? Dec 30, 2018

    In this episode, Chris and Robby look at how to sustain a discipleship launch.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • How to sustain new initiatives in 2019.
    • Why baptism alone isn’t the goal of the church.
    • Why the early church didn’t baptize people immediately.
    • Why churches can’t cater to the schedule of a busy culture.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “The early church often waited 3-4 years to baptize.” – @rgallaty
    • “The greatest turn off to the lost world is people who profess Christ with their lips and live another way. ” – @rgallaty
    • “We live in a culture of solutionism. If we take that model to the church, we lose our faith.” – @rgallaty
    • “As leaders in the church, launching new a year, the key has to be focused on discipeship at a micro level to have a maxiumum impact.” – @chrisswain73

    Additional Resources:

    • Replicate E-quipping Cohort
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Group Answers Podcast
    • Discipleship Blueprint Digital Download
    • @rgallaty
    • @chrisswain73
    • The Patient Ferment of the Early Church
    • Disappearing Church: From Cultural Relevance to Gospel Resilience

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    #32: Mentoring Emerging Leaders – Part 2 Dec 23, 2018

    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Tim LaFleur returns to continue the talk with Robby and Chris about mentoring emerging leaders.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Essential character qualities of emerging leaders.
    • Why we need to lead the way Jesus led.
    • How Long Hollow finds deacons.
    • Why pastors aren’t CEOs, and shouldn’t act like it.
    • Why teaching the basics of the faith are essential tasks for a pastor.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “Christian ministry demands that we lead like Jesus led” – @tim_lafleur
    • “I’ve never heard a bad short sermon” – @tim_lafleur
    • “Jesus had every right to be prideful, but he came to serve” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Replicate E-quipping Cohort
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Tim LaFleur
    • @tim_lafleur
    • @rgallaty
    • @chrisswain73
    • Discipleship Blueprint Digital Download
    • EST.church Podcast

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    #31: Disciplemaking in The Traditional Church Setting Dec 16, 2018

    In this episode, Chris and Robby look at making disciples in the traditional church setting.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • How making disciples in a traditional church is different than a church plant.
    • Why we don’t need more information to become spiritually mature.
    • Why the eastern culture has a different approach to learning than western culture.
    • How to get your traditional church onboard with Discipleship.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “That model is a misunderstanding of how people learn” – @rgallaty
    • “These guys could check every spiritual box, but they missed the whole thing” – @rgallaty
    • “Knowledge without action is useless information”- @rgallaty
    • “We have a tendency to guilt people into spiritual maturity” – @chrisswain37
    • “If your whole ministry revolves around one day, then your people’s mindset will drift to think that is what church is” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Replicate E-quipping Cohort
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Discipleship Blueprint Digital Download
    • @rgallaty
    • @chrisswain73
    • The Forgotten Jesus
    • What is a HEAR Journal?
    • Growing Up
    • Firmly Planted

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    This Episode’s Sponsor: What happens when the Bible and humanity collide? Not what you’d expect. Living & Effective, a podcast collaboration between Christianity Today and the Christian Standard Bible, journeys through history, current events, theology, and the human condition to uncover surprising ways the Bible accomplishes God’s plan in the world.”

    #31 Mentoring – Part 1 Dec 09, 2018

    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Tim LaFleur joins Robby and Chris to talk about mentoring fellow pastors.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • Why you should spend time mentoring younger pastors.
    • How to model Christ with your action to unbelievers.
    • Why pastors need someone to invest in them.
    • Why servant leadership is essential for pastors.
    • Why you should model Godly behavior.
    • Why you should be a lifelong learner.

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • “I knew a lot about God, but I didn’t know God.” – @tim_lafleur
    • “I learned how to share my faith because I watched him.” – @tim_lafleur
    • “When he walked in, we didn’t know if he was a pastor or a professional athlete.” – @tim_lafleur
    • “If you won’t do a job without a title, you won’t do it with a title.” – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Replicate E-quipping Cohort
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • Tim LaFleur
    • @tim_lafleur
    • @rgallaty
    • @chrisswain73
    • Ask Me Anything with Pastor J.D. Greear
    • Discipleship Blueprint Digital Download

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    This Episode’s Sponsor: What happens when the Bible and humanity collide? Not what you’d expect. Living & Effective, a podcast collaboration between Christianity Today and the Christian Standard Bible, journeys through history, current events, theology, and the human condition to uncover surprising ways the Bible accomplishes God’s plan in the world.”

    #30 Leading a Smaller Church to Make Disciples – Part 2 Dec 02, 2018

    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, you’ll learn more about the discipleship process for churches that are 250 people or less. Chris and Robby also discuss the upcoming Replicate Cohort.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

    • The importance of investing in your deacons.
    • How to take a church on life support to start growing again.
    • How to make an impact as a young pastor.
    • How to get your people to trust your vision

    Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

    • It doesn’t matter how small or large your church is, you need to invest in your staff. If you get them sold out to discipleship, it’s a trickle-down effect. – @rgallaty
    • Most pastors don’t spend enough time with their people, so their people don’t know and trust them – @rgallaty
    • If you have an open gate, sheep won’t go out unless someone else does – @rgallaty
    • Shepherds smell like sheep. Pastors have been called to shepherd their people. If you don’t smell like your people, are you really pastoring them? – @rgallaty

    Additional Resources:

    • Replicate E-quipping Cohort
    • Growing Up Series
    • Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    • New Churches Q&A Podcast

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    This Episode’s Sponsor: What happens when the Bible and humanity collide? Not what you’d expect. Living & Effective, a podcast collaboration between Christianity Today and the Christian Standard Bible, journeys through history, current events, theology, and the human condition to uncover surprising ways the Bible accomplishes God’s plan in the world.”

    #29 Leading a Smaller Church to Make Disciples Nov 26, 2018

    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris look at discipleship in churches that are 200 or less members.

    Links
    Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    5 Leadership Questions
    What is a HEAR journal?
    Replicate Cohort

    00:00: Staff led environments
    02:15: Part time thinkers
    04:45: The Discipleship process
    06:45: Staff business meetings
    08:00: Why groups are important
    09:30: The first group
    11:00: The HEAR Journal
    13:30: What if your staff doesn’t buy in?

    #28 Listener Q&A – Part 4 Nov 18, 2018

    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris continue to take questions.

    Links
    Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    The One Thing Podcast
    F260
    Replicate Cohort

    Time Stamps
    00:00: Introductions
    03:00: How do you help a busy staff implement discipleship?
    07:45: Why pastors get burned out
    14:00: Who is the great commission for?
    15:00: First century discipleship
    19:00: Replicate Cohort

    #27 Listener Q&A – Part 3 Nov 11, 2018

    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Chris and Robby take even more listener questions based on a recent e-mail survey.

    Links
    The Disciple-Making Pastor
    Discipleship Essentials
    Transforming Discipleship
    Growing Up
    Personal Discipleship
    Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    Group Answers Podcast

    Time Stamps
    00:00: Introductions
    02:00: Making Muscles with Robby Gallaty?
    02:50: How do I get my pastor get onboard?
    06:30: It’s not an add-on ministry
    12:45: Top Down Approach
    14:45: How do you get your people onboard?

    #26 Discipling Your Family Nov 04, 2018

    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Kandi Gallaty joins the show to talk about discipling your family. If you enjoy the show, please share it with your friends and rate it on Apple Podcasts.

    Links
    Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    Healthy Church Workshop

    Time Stamps
    00:00: Introduction
    02:25: What does discipleship in the family look like?
    04:15: Teachable moments
    05:15: Intentional time
    09:10: Redeem your commute
    09:50: Family D-Group
    11:20: Failures and successes
    12:55: Be consistent
    13:50: You’re raising your grandkids
    17:00: What gets cultivated gets replicated

    #25 Listener Q&A – Part 2 Oct 28, 2018

    In this week’s episode of the Making Disciples Podcast, Robby and Chris answer additional questions from listeners.

    Links
    EST.church Podcast
    Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    Growing Up Leader’s Guide

    00:00: Introduction
    01:10: Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    02:54: Question 1: Can I do more than 1 group at a time?
    09:25: The year of the super group
    11:20: Question 2: Is Cherry Coke Zero better than Coke Zero
    13:30: Replicate Cohort – January 2019
    15:00: What happens if your group won’t multiply?

    #24 Listener Q&A Oct 21, 2018

    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby Gallaty and Chris Swain take listener questions.

    Links
    Replicate Cohort – Annual Option
    Replicate Cohort – Monthly Option
    Ask Me Anything Podcast

    00:00: Introduction
    01:45: Question 1: How do we deal with challenging group members?
    13:20: Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
    14:45: Question 2: What should we do if we keep running out of time?
    22:30: Replicate Cohort 2019

    #23 The Discipleship Pathway Part 6 – The Crowd Oct 11, 2018

    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby Gallaty and Chris Swain continue the discussion of the Discipleship Pathway. In this episode, they talk about “the crowd”.

    00:00: What is “the crowd”
    02:00: Why not start with the crowd?
    02:45: Escalator Evangelism
    04:15: Out the back door
    06:00: Stop trying to grow your church
    07:10: Outward focused and inward focused.
    08:40: Start with your community
    10:00: Biblical disciplemaking focuses evangelism and discipleship
    11:00: Have you heard of the great commission?
    12:15: When discipleship can be anything, discipleship is nothing
    13:10: Define the terms
    14:30: Changing the focus
    16:15: Home Depot approach to ministry
    17:40: Setting the goals
    19:00: Next steps

    #22 The Discipleship Pathway Part 5 – What is a D-Group? Oct 08, 2018

    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris continue to look at the Discipleship Pathway. In this week, they look at the D-Group.

    00:00: Multiplying from within
    02:00: Two Pronged Approach
    04:00: Paul and Timothy
    06:00: Greenhouse for D-Groups
    08:00: Karate Kid
    12:00: The Basics
    14:40: D-Harmony
    18:00: The problem with being event-driven
    19:30: How do you add discipleship to an existing schedule?

    #21 The Discipleship Pathway Part 4 – What’s the Difference Between Community Groups and D-Groups? Oct 01, 2018

    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Chris and Robby continue the series on Discipleship Pathway. In this episode, they dive deeper with community. What are the differences between a community group and a discipleship group?

    00:00: Introduction
    02:30: Sermon based Life Groups
    03:20: Replication through Life Groups
    05:50: Gathering through scattering
    08:00: Apply the information or it’s meaningless
    08:45: Discipleship is the course of your life
    10:45: We’re reaching lost people through Life Groups
    12:20: Two categories of friends
    13:30: People will come to an event, but won’t come back
    17:00: Why do you need both?

    #20 The Discipleship Pathway Part 3 – Small Groups Sep 24, 2018

    In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Chris and Robby continue the discussion of the Discipleship Pathway by looking at the role of life group/community groups.

    Links
    Deliberate Simplicity: How the Church Does More by Doing Less

    00:00: The Discipleship Pathway
    03:00: The Journey
    03:30: Community
    06:00: How are you spending your time?
    07:00: Do we get rid of Sunday School?
    08:40: Pastors need to be in life groups
    09:20: What is a community group?
    11:30: How do you keep applying more and more information?
    13:00: Moving from a lecture model to a circle model
    15:55: One Pathway

    #19 The Discipleship Pathway Part 2 Sep 17, 2018

    In this episode, Chris and Robby continue the discussion on the Discipleship Pathway by looking at the “One Event” most churches have.

    Links
    Preaching for the Rest of Us: Essentials for Text-Driven Preaching
    Building a Healthy Home Sermon
    Spark Conference
    Discipleship Blueprint

    00:00: The One Event
    01:40: How Jesus spent His time
    03:30: How to communicate the Word of God
    05:50 What is an Expository sermon?
    07:00: The Author’s Intended Meaning
    10:00: The First 5 Minutes
    13:00: Training up people
    14:00: The Role of Preaching and Discipleship
    17:40: Role of Invitation in Next Steps
    20:00: Air Attack

    #18 The Discipleship Pathway Part 1 Sep 10, 2018

    In this episode, Chris and Robby begin a discussion about the Discipleship Pathway.

    Links
    The Discipleship Pathway

    00:00: What is the Discipleship Pathway?
    01:40: What is expository preaching?
    03:10 The method of Jesus
    05:00: The congregation
    05:25: The three
    06:55: The Pathway
    09:00: The 2-pronged ministry approach
    11:30: Benjamin Franklin story
    13:00: Wesley’s Classes and Bands
    16:25: Map vs Menu

    #17 Sustaining Discipleship Long Term Sep 03, 2018

    In this episode, Chris and Robby work through how to sustain a discipleship movement in a church.

    00:00: Home Depot Church
    03:30: Season your sermon with discipleship
    04:15: Preach sermons on discipleship
    06:15: Maintaining ministries
    08:00: NextSteps Area
    09:30: Spiritual journey is a process (not a point)
    11:45: Walking together
    13:00: Ongoing long term training
    15:00: Syncing your ground attack with air attack in discipleship
    16:25: Celebrating wins and changing the scorecard
    18:30: Where on the pathway are your recent baptisms?

    #16 Disciplemaking and the Future of the SBC with J.D. Greear Aug 27, 2018

    In this episode, J.D. Greear joins Chris and Robby to discuss the future of the Southern Baptist Convention, church planting, equipping people, and more.

    Links
    J.D. Geear Ministries
    @J.D. Greear
    The Summit Church
    J. D. Greear Elected Youngest Southern Baptist President in Decades
    80by20

    00:00: Introductions
    02:00: The Summit Church Strategy
    03:15: Interview with Interns
    04:05: Church planting done right takes care of discipleship
    05:30: To call to be sent is instilled early
    06:30: Reproducing small groups
    06:50: Discipleship aimed just at education isn’t discipleship
    07:40: Disciplemaking Task Force
    09:40: It’s more than just making converts
    11:00: The job doesn’t stop at evangelism
    12:00: Healthy ministries grow deep and wide at the same time
    14:00: Discipleship is informal
    16:00: Plan A is the local church
    17:00: We don’t need a new grand system
    17:30: Community context
    19:40: Baptism is the starting line

    #15 A Tool for Making Disciples Aug 20, 2018

    In this episode, Robby and Chris discuss why relying solely on non-Biblical curriculum for making disciples is wrong.

    Links
    Foundations/F260 Books – Replicate.org

    01:30: Hitching your wagon to the Bible
    3:30 Don’t throw out your curriculum just yet
    05:00: 3 things that last for eternity
    07:00: Secrets to the Christian life
    07:25: Why we created the F260
    10:00: How we created the F260
    13:50: Always read more
    17:00: Hearing from God
    18:05: New version of Foundations

    #14 The Most Important Lead Measure for Spiritual Growth Aug 13, 2018

    In this episode, Robby and Chris discuss the most important lead measure for spiritual growth.

    02:00 Groups matter a lot
    02:50 Bible engagement is the most important lead measure
    03:30 What is Bible engagement?
    05:00 People who engage the Bible are more evangelistic
    07:00 Why D-groups matter
    08:00 Unhurried time with the Lord
    09:50 What is the highest form of worship
    14:55 What is the greatest commandment?

    #13 How to Lose 7 Million People Aug 06, 2018

    In this episode, Robby and Chris discuss the Disciplemaking Taskforce Report with NAMB, lead measures, and the upcoming Spark conference.

    00:30 How to lose 7 million people
    01:00 Task Force Report
    03:50 Falling Attendance
    5:55 How did we lose 7 million people?
    9:15: We forgot to grow people on the backend
    11:10 How can we change for the future?
    13:40 Spark conference

    Links
    80by20 – Task Force Report
    Spark Conference

    #12 The Role of Text-Driven Preaching in Discipleship Jul 30, 2018

    In this episode, Robby and Chris are joined by Gus Hernandez, Jr to discuss the role of text-driven preaching in discipleship.

    1:35: How did Jesus use preaching in the discipleship process?
    1:50: Discipleship Pathway
    2:50: What is text-driven preaching?
    3:40: Replicate Cohorts
    5:20: Sermon driven life-group content
    8:15: Informational transactions
    11:20: What is expository preaching?
    16:20: Teaching people to read the Bible for themselves
    18:15: True Love Waits sermon
    20:50: Sermon feedback loop

    Links
    @gushernandezjr
    @rgallaty
    @chrisswain73
    Replicate Cohort
    Preaching for the Rest of Us: Essentials for Text-Driven Preaching

    #11 The Biggest Surprise of Discipleship Groups Jul 23, 2018

    In this episode, Chris Swain and Robby discuss the biggest surprise when you start investing in people through discipling relationships.

    01:15 Do you have 2 AM friends?
    02:00 Staying on task with the F260
    02:40 Accountability for Pastors
    04:00 Why do pastors fall?
    06:30 Do you want more evangelism in your church?
    08:30 Discipleship isn’t about preparing another sermon
    11:00 Accountability of reading the Bible

    Links
    F260 Bible Reading Plan
    What is a HEAR Journal?

    #10 Why Isn’t Disciplemaking Working In My Church? Jul 16, 2018

    In this episode, Chris and Robby discuss why disciplemaking isn’t working in some churches.

    00:00: What is disciplemaking?
    01:15: What is discipleship?
    02:00: Discipleship is more than a class
    03:00: Discipleship doesn’t happen by accident
    03:30: Can you disciple an unbeliever?
    06:00: Accountability is key
    07:45: Replication is critical
    09:00: Churches face difficulty in balancing evangelism and discipleship
    11:30: How much are in you investing in evangelism vs discipleship with your budget?
    15:00 Taking an inventory of the “success” of your big events
    17:00 We’re preaching half the gospel
    17:45 Do you need life-groups if you are doing D-Groups?

    #9 Making Disciples, Not Visitors Jul 09, 2018

    This week, we talk about how having a process for spiritual growth is key to having a healthy church.

    If you enjoy the show, please share it with your friends and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

    00:00 Making Disciples, Not Visitors
    02:20 Do you have a spiritual process for maturing believers in your church?
    03:40 The non-Discipleship Gospel
    05:30 Jesus told his disciples to teach them to obey
    07:00 We’ve left people to figure out Christianity on their own
    09:00 We often compartmentalize our Christian lives
    10:25 How are you mobilizing your people?
    11:05 Three subtle shifts you can make
    13:00 Consumerism to Co-Worker
    14:35 Mr. Jimmy Story
    17:40: Ministry is the pathway to maturity
    18:40: Begin with the end in mind

    #8 Ramps, Pathways, and Mathematics Jul 02, 2018

    This week, we talk about how to move your people through a process for spiritual growth.

    If you enjoy the show, please share it with your friends and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

    00:40: What does the word “disciple” actually mean?
    1:00: Math-e-matics or Math-matics?
    4:20: What are church onramps?
    5:50: The goal of an onramp
    7:13: The Discipleship Pathway
    9:48: Church Offramps
    16:00: How discipleship is beneficial to a believer
    19:00: “Mathematics” pronunciation final ruling

    #7 The State of Disciplemaking in the Church Jun 25, 2018

    This week, we have a special guest. Tim LaFleur joins Chris and Robby to discuss the state of disciple making in the local church. Tim serves at Long Hollow as the Equipping Pastor.

    If you enjoy the show, please share it with your friends and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

    4:50: The State of Discipleship in the local church in the mid 2000s
    6:50 Discipleship isn’t a hindrance to evangelism
    7:45: Health churches must have Discipleship AND Evangelism
    9:00: Why do we say “disciplemaking?”
    10:00 Disciplemaking is an obedience issue
    11:00 What’s changed today?
    13:00 Pastors now understand that disciplemaking must be taken seriously
    16:15: What did you screw up with early on with disciplemaking?

    Links
    Tony “T-Bone” Merida
    Tim LaFleur
    Robby Gallaty
    Chris Swain
    Replicate Ministries

    #6 Where Do I Start with Disciplemaking? Jun 18, 2018

    After spending a few weeks looking at why we aren’t making disciples, Robby Gallaty and Chris Swain lay out a plan for getting started with disciplemaking.

    If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share it with your friends!

    Links
    @rgallaty
    @ChrisSwain73
    Replicate Ministries

    #5 Part 3: Why Aren’t We Making Disciples? Jun 11, 2018

    Robby Gallaty and Chris Swain finish their discussion about why churches aren’t making disciples. They discuss why unrealistic expectations will kill a discipleship movement, the unexpected benefits of making disciples, and unorganized priorities.

    If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share it with your friends!

    Links
    @rgallaty
    @ChrisSwain73
    Replicate Ministries

    #4 Part 2: Why Aren’t We Making Disciples? Jun 04, 2018

    Robby Gallaty and Chris Swain continue their discussion about why churches aren’t making disciples. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share it with your friends!

    Links
    @rgallaty
    @ChrisSwain73
    Replicate Ministries

    #2 Why Aren’t We Making Disciples? May 21, 2018

    Robby Gallaty and Chris Swain discuss why churches aren’t making disciples. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share it with your friends!

    02:30 – We are in untraveled territory.
    10:10 – Discipleship works in any kind of church.
    13:50 – What is the end goal of disciple making?

    Links
    @rgallaty
    @ChrisSwain73
    Replicate Ministries

    #1: The 30,000 View May 14, 2018

    Robby and Chris take a 30,000 foot view of discipleship in the local church.

    Links
    @rgallaty
    @ChrisSwain73
    Replicate Ministries

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