The Disciple Maker‘s Podcast

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One on One Disciple Making (feat. Steve McCoy) Feb 07, 2024

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“Fight to have that David, Jonathan, Jesus, John, Paul, Timothy Relationship. An Everyday person can pick up the tools and just move with it, an everyday person can become a disciple maker.”

In today's discussion, Matt Dabs talks with Steve McCoy, the founder and lead pastor of the 360 Church in Sarasota, and developer of the Small Circle App. The emphasis is on the importance of personal, one-to-one discipleship, using the methods Jesus exemplified in his ministry. They explore the value of both group settings and individual discipleship, explaining that larger group settings often don't facilitate the deep, transformative conversations that occur in more intimate settings. Steve stresses the importance of intentionality in choosing who to invest in for discipleship, urging listeners to aim to invest in those who will themselves invest in others.

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Key Takeaways

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

02:33 The Unique Relationship Between Jesus and John

05:53 The Need for Deep, Intimate Relationships in Discipleship

07:06 The Impact of the Industrial Revolution on Discipleship

08:57 The Importance of Intentionality in Discipleship

17:24 How to Get Started with One-on-One Discipleship

19:01 The Role of Everyday People in Discipleship

21:00 The Challenges and Rewards of One-on-One Discipleship

25:23 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

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Jason Shepperd’s Disciple Making Model Feb 05, 2024

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Highlight – “Everything Jesus did was Discipleship.”

In today’s episode, Jason Shepherd discusses his revolutionary approach to Church Projects, a movement that started in 2010. He emphasizes the importance of distributing pastoral leadership, decentralizing church gatherings, and fostering diverse discipleship communities grounded in shared scripture. He also discusses the function of house churches and how they enrich the church community. Furthermore, he provides practical tips for managing kids within a house church setting and fostering powerful church growth. The discussion is tied together with a focus on aligning all church activities with Biblical teachings, values, and examples.

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Key Takeaways

00:00 Introduction and Prayer

07:09 The Concept of Distributed Pastoral Leadership

11:28 The Importance of Diverse Discipleship Communities

14:30 The Balance Between Large Gatherings and House Churches

19:18 Protecting Sound Doctrine in House Churches

20:30 The Role of House Church Pastors

23:56 The Health of House Churches

27:19 The Structure of House Church Gatherings

29:17 The Role of Children in House Churches

33:18 The Benefits of a Separate Sunday Gathering

36:59 The Church Project Network

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Discipleship That Fits: The Five Kinds of Relationships God Uses to Help Us Grow (feat. Bobby Harrington) Feb 01, 2024

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Today we continue the conversation between Bobby Harrington and Matt Dabbs looking into the book "Discipleship that Fits." They discuss the importance of different types of discipleship relationships, such as the divine space, public space, social space, personal space, and transparent space. They also mention the benefits of different church sizes and advocate for prioritizing the divine space and transparent space for leadership development. They discuss how different spaces can be used in various church contexts and how they can troubleshoot problems by understanding the purpose of each space. If you are interested in taking an assessment on your church click HERE. For access to the book and a free tool check out the links below:

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Key Takeaways

00:00 Exploring the Concept of Discipleship

02:59 The Importance of Personal Relationships in Discipleship

03:18 The Five Discipling Relationships

06:33 The Role of Church Size in Discipleship

08:19 The Importance of Personal Relationship with God in Discipleship

18:00 The Role of Church Leaders in Discipleship

24:27 Troubleshooting Problems in Discipleship

28:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Making the DiscipleShift in Your Church (feat. Bobby Harrington) Jan 31, 2024

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In this episode of Disciple Making Culture Matt Dabbs interviews the point leader of Discipleship.org Bobby Harrington. They’re talking about steps to help your churches make disciples who then in turn make other disciples. They explore the importance of shifting focus from informing to equipping, from program to purpose, from activity to relationship, and finally from accumulating to deploying. This episode instills the value of creating that disciple-making culture within your church and integrating it into the everyday lives of your churchgoers.

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Episode Highlights:

00:00 The Importance of Disciple Making Culture

01:30 The State of Churches in Disciple Making

01:57 The Importance of Disciple Making Culture in Churches

02:53 The Consequences of Not Making Disciple Shifts

03:17 The Five Shifts to Help Your Church Make Disciples

06:35 The Importance of Discipling Relationships in Churches

16:22 The Importance of Deploying Disciples into Communities

23:34 The Importance of Practicing Discipleship

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The Role of Values in a Disciple Making Culture(feat. Josh Howard) Jan 29, 2024

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Join us in this thought-provoking and inspirational conversation with Josh Howard, founder of Ignite and a worker with E3 Partners. Howard shares his experiences as a worker in South Asia, discussing the incredible results of 'crazy farming' -- the method of widely spreading the Gospel seeds. He highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, and outlines practical steps for intentional evangelism and discipleship. The conversation also includes comparisons between South Asian and American cultures and the application of these worker strategies in both contexts. Feel encouraged by real stories of God's work and be equipped with helpful resources for your own evangelism journey.

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Key Takeaways

00:00 Discussing Cultural Differences and Evangelism

03:31 The Role of Prayer and Fasting in South Asian Christian Culture

06:30 The Importance of Contextualizing the Gospel

1 0:47 The Power of Prayer Walking and Personal Evangelism

17:00 The Power of Prayer and God's Timing in Evangelism

21:56 The Importance of Engaging in Evangelism

24:03 The Importance of Sowing Seeds

28:08 The Challenge of Preaching in the West

30:07 The Power of Personal Testimony

37:16 The Journey of a House Church Leader

38:17 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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The Journey of Discipleship (feat. Renee Sproles) Jan 24, 2024

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Today Matt Dabbs is talking with Renee Sproles and throughout the discussion, they explore the importance of prayer, relationship, and actively involving women in discipleship. They also jump into the challenges of American cultural values versus what Scripture teaches us about discipleship. And as Renee shares her personal story with rigorous honesty, you’ll pick up on the significant role women have in discipleship and have some practical takeaways on how to start a disciple-making culture in your church. Let’s listen to this conversation between Matt Dabbs and Renee Sproles and be encouraged today.

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Key Takeaways

00:00 Introducing the Guest and Topic

06:25 Identifying Potential Disciples and Building Relationships

09:19 The Role of Family and Church in Discipleship

14:49 The Importance of Making Space for Discipleship

16:44 The Influence of American Values on Discipleship

19:52 God's Stories: Miracles in Discipleship

21:41 Transformations through Discipleship

25:28 The Power of Prayer in Discipleship

30:18 The Importance of Celebrating Wins in Discipleship

33:16 The Power of Testimonies in Discipleship

34:29 The Importance of Intentionality in Discipleship

36:04 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

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Habits and Discipline in a Disciple Making Culture (feat. Anthony Walker) Jan 22, 2024

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“A disciple learns to follow, follows to learn, but never arrives.” Today on our series on Disciple Making culture Matt Dabbs and Anthony Walker delve into how discipline language and behavioral shifts can impact their ministry. They explore their past experiences, learning processes, and future aspirations concerning discipleship. They also discuss how people can adopt simple habits to enact discipleship more effectively. This script underscores the importance of following and learning from Christ consistently.

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Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation

06:20 The Journey of Discipleship

08:23 The Role of Obedience in Discipleship

10:00 The Impact of Discipleship on Personal Life

16:58 The Challenge of Discipleship Among Adults

24:09 The Importance of Competency in Discipleship

25:41 The Role of Ordinary People in Spreading the Gospel

34:16 The Consequences of Ignoring Spiritual Promptings

40:04 The Need for Collaboration Between Church and Marketplace

44:21 The Journey of Discipleship

45:41 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

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How Do You Create Core Beliefs and Values (feat. Sean McDowell) Jan 17, 2024

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In this episode, Bobby Harrington talks to Sean McDowell about the importance of defining and understanding core beliefs and values in the practice of discipleship. They highlight the importance of modeling these beliefs, building intimate relationships, and having meaningful spiritual conversations. They also discuss the impact of social media and culture on the faith and beliefs of today's generation and how the church can counteract this.

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Key Takeaways

00:00 Discussing the Importance of Beliefs in Culture

06:08 Understanding the Role of Beliefs in the Church

11:41 The Role of Truth in Spiritual Warfare

13:05 The Importance of Relationships in Discipleship

14:18 The Power of Beliefs and Their Influence

16:26 The Importance of Core Values in Organizations

27:03 The Impact of Social Media on Discipleship

31:33 The Importance of Modeling Faith

34:07 Closing Remarks

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What Is Most Important in Creating a Disciple Making Culture (feat. Brandon Guindon) Jan 15, 2024

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In this in-depth discussion, Matt Dabbs interviews Brandon Guindon from Real Life Ministries in Texas. They dive into the principles of creating a disciple-making culture within the church body. Brandon shares his journey in ministry and how a focus on disciple-making, modeled by Jesus' example, transformed his approach and shaped the culture at Real Life Ministries. He provides insights into how he has successfully nurtured this in his own congregation and has imparted this approach to others, enabling them to raise more disciples. He emphasizes the importance of keeping the message simple, genuine discipleship as a lifestyle, and striving to make 'disciple-makers' rather than just 'disciples'. We have to have a personal, relationship-based approach to spreading the Gospel, echoing Jesus' methods, rather than relying on extensive theological knowledge or complex teachings.

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Key Takeaways:

00:00 Brandon's Journey to Discipleship

03:39 The Role of Small Groups in Discipleship

06:16 The Transition from Mentoring to Church Planting

09:09 Challenges and Misconceptions in Discipleship

18:10 Key Principles of Disciple Making Culture

21:38 Understanding Disciple Making

26:15 The Challenge of Disciple Making

31:36 The Culture of Disciple Making

37:44 The Power of Asking for Help in Disciple Making

39:17 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement

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The Role of Discipline in a Disciple Making Culture (feat. Shodankeh Johnson, Matt Dabbs, and Bobby Harrington) Jan 10, 2024

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“Disciple Making Requires Discipline.” In this episode we feature a cultivating discussion between Shodankeh Johnson, Bobby Harrington, and Matt Dabbs on their respective roles and strategies in implementing a disciple-making culture in their lives and organizations. They discuss the importance of disciplined daily prayer, devotion, and deepening one's relationship with God to truly become a follower of Jesus Christ that will inspire others to do the same. They also highlight the importance of patience, wisdom, and perseverance in the face of challenges and setbacks.

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