The More Disciples Podcast The More Disciples Podcast

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



00:01 Introduction to the More Disciples Podcast

00:21 Meet the Team: Personal Introductions

00:43 Special Guest: Brian Sanders and His Impact

01:05 The Role of Courage in Discipleship

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

02:02 The Relationship Between Risk and Discipleship

03:01 The Concept of the Heart in Scripture

04:18 Brian's Missionary Journey and the Underground

05:16 The Power of Small Brave Choices

05:31 Stepping Away from the Prevailing Model of Church

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

09:46 The Church: Definitions and Perspectives

18:04 The Church: An Incubator for Missions

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

29:16 The Triumph of Hope and Redemption

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

32:14 The Power of Vulnerability and Leadership

36:54 The Dream of a United Church Front

39:49 The Challenge of Mobilizing the Church

43:00 The Vision for a Collaborative Future

49:06 The Power of Prayer and Encouragement

49:52 Closing Remarks and Invitation

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



00:01 Introduction: The Mission of Discipleship

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

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

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

02:06 Understanding the Prevailing Church Model

02:43 Exploring the RST Church Model

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

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

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

05:39 The Challenges of Population Growth and Church Planting

06:26 The Role of Technology in Spreading the Gospel

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

09:13 The Impact of Humility and Collaboration in Leadership

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

18:32 The Power of Multiplication in Church Growth

19:53 The Role of Humility in Leadership and Discipleship

20:35 The Challenges and Rewards of Changing Church Models

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

24:16 The Prosperity of the Church

24:27 The Church's Growth During Covid

24:55 The Church's Outreach and Impact

25:49 The Challenges of Preaching in a Western Context

26:34 The Importance of Prayer and Humility

28:21 The Role of Leadership Development in the Church

29:36 The Struggles and Triumphs of Leading a Church

30:25 The Importance of Continuous Training and Leadership Development

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

35:03 The Challenges and Opportunities of Leading a Church

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

41:16 The Power of Obedience and Faithfulness

43:43 The Call to Make More Disciples

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



00:01 Introduction to the More Disciples Podcast

00:22 Meet the Team: Introducing the Podcast Hosts

00:38 Special Guest Spotlight: Damian Gerke

00:55 Deep Dive: Exploring Identity and Spiritual Growth

02:00 The Journey: From Lost to Found

02:36 Reflections on Personal Growth and Transformation

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

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

18:00 Understanding Identity: Inside Out vs Outside In

20:35 Finding Identity in Ministry

21:38 The Power of Self-Surrender

22:09 The Echoes of the Holy Spirit

25:15 The Struggle of Identity

29:44 The Importance of Community

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

35:43 The Power of Love in Disciple-Making

37:41 The Release of the Book

39:19 Closing Prayer and Reflection

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



00:01 Introduction to the More Disciples Podcast

00:42 Guest Introduction: Ken Parks

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

02:24 The Growth of Beyond and its Impact

04:00 The Power of Generational Growth

05:39 The Global Vision of the Ecclesia

14:08 The Importance of Disciple-Making

15:53 Lessons from the Early Days of DMM

20:46 The Growth and Momentum of Movements

21:30 The New Era of Missions

22:01 Honoring the Pioneers

23:25 The Battle Within and Without

28:12 The Role of Disasters in Missions

35:27 The Power of Prophetic Voice

37:36 The Call to Action

38:16 Closing Remarks and Prayer

40:27 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

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



00:01 Introduction to the More Disciples Podcast

00:40 Guest Introduction: Mike and Leslie Kim

01:21 Journey from San Francisco to Globe

07:21 The Struggles and Realizations of Moving

09:29 The Birth of a Thriving School

13:16 The Impact of Smallness and Surrender

19:11 The Power of Thinking Less About Yourself

23:42 The Perfect Life vs. The Kingdom Impact

25:46 Transition from Church Planting to Discipleship

26:34 Discovering the Organic Nature of God

27:48 The Power of Multiplication in Faith

29:09 Community Engagement and Service

30:35 The Vision of a Great Harvest

31:22 The Role of Family in the Church

32:38 The Kingdom of God on Earth

34:15 The Prophetic Community

35:27 The Challenges and Triumphs of Ministry

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

38:40 The Battle for Souls

39:12 The Importance of Personal Transformation

40:00 The Struggles and Perseverance in Ministry

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

47:29 Closing Thoughts and Prayers

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



00:01 Introduction to the More Disciples Podcast

00:25 Meet the Team: Personal Introductions

00:58 The Power of Collaboration: Personal Stories

02:04 The Concept of Merging Organizations

08:14 The Challenges of Collaboration

08:20 Overcoming Organizational Thinking

10:00 The Importance of Identity in Collaboration

11:26 Practical Implications of Collaboration

14:26 The Role of Relationships in Collaboration

16:42 Introduction to the Coalition of the Willing

17:57 The Process of Readiness

18:39 The Power of Bible Verses

19:14 The Greatest Wins in the Journey

21:27 The Story of Faith and Transformation

24:12 The Struggles and Triumphs of Church Models

28:16 The Importance of Data Tracking and Security

33:19 The Greatest Need for the Coalition

35:13 Closing Thoughts and Prayers