POPcast Pastor Matt Koenig

As we start a year of discipleship there is only one way to begin any journey – PRAYER.  In this episode of the POPCAST we will talk about living a life on prayer and what prayer can look like for you as you go out with Jesus to help others see Jesus.  We will talk through three areas of prayer for you:
1.     Why should I pray?
2.     What do I pray about?
3.     How do I pray as I GO to help others connect with Jesus?

The first step in discipleship according to the 4 C’s (talked about in a previous podcast and in my book “How Are You Doing?”).  However, many people feel they can’t connect with people, they feel it is awkward and not a simple process.  I have heard from many people that they can’t talk to people because they are introverted or they do not know what to say.  In this episode we'll explore three simple yet profound teachings for building meaningful connections with others:
 
1.     Ask Open-Ended Questions: Discover the art of asking questions that invite deeper conversations, creating opportunities for genuine connection.
2.     Listen for Connection Points: Learn the skill of active listening to uncover shared experiences and establish rapport effortlessly.
3.     Go into Conversation with the Intention of Getting to Know the Person: Explore the transformative power of approaching conversations with a genuine curiosity about others.
 
Through practical exercises and thoughtful reflection, this worksheet will empower you to enhance your interpersonal skills, fostering stronger, more authentic relationships in both your personal and professional life. Let's get started on the path to more meaningful connections.

 Who is David Kim?

Rev. Dr. David Kim was born and raised in South Korea. He arrived in the United States in 2002 after serving as a missionary/church planter in Ecuador for 12 years. His journey is a testament to his profound commitment to spreading the Gospel. To him, everyone is either a mission field or a witness of Jesus. In 2016, he created Glocal Mission (glocalmission.org) to help equip and mobilize every believer to become an everyday disciple/witness/missionary and to make disciples globally and locally. He has spoken all over the world, and his teachings on discipleship have been used to help many see and connect with Jesus.  His insightful presentation will guide us in establishing meaningful connections, providing compassionate care, and, ultimately, helping others encounter the transformative power of Jesus. 

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Who is David Kim?

Rev. Dr. David Kim was born and raised in South Korea. He arrived in the United States in 2002 after serving as a missionary/church planter in Ecuador for 12 years. His journey is a testament to his profound commitment to spreading the Gospel. To him, everyone is either a mission field or a witness of Jesus. In 2016, he created Glocal Mission (glocalmission.org) to help equip and mobilize every believer to become an everyday disciple/witness/missionary and to make disciples globally and locally. He has spoken all over the world, and his teachings on discipleship have been used to help many see and connect with Jesus.  His insightful presentation will guide us in establishing meaningful connections, providing compassionate care, and, ultimately, helping others encounter the transformative power of Jesus. 

Well, it is 2024 and now what.  I saw a meme the other day that said, “Before I agree to 2024, I want to read the terms and conditions of the year.” Yes, we are again moving into a year of the unknown.  However, this is also a time of starting something new.  Many take time to make a resolution to “better themselves”.  What if this year instead of making a resolution to lose weight or go to the gym or who knows what, we make a resolution to do something new for our faith life. 
It's time for your faith to SOAR 
Start something new in 2024
 In this month’s podcast we will explore some of the ways you can help your faith soar this year and some helpful hints and ideas to help you in Jan-NEW-ary.  
HERE is the link to the participants guide for this podcast 

Through my time with different discipling organizations, I have heard a repeated theme about making disciples and being a disciple Information – Imitation – Innovation. 

What does this mean or what is the big deal with this phrase?  This is the basic process of all of discipleship.  In my first book “How are You Doing?” we talked about the 4 Cs (Connect, Care, Community, Christ) that is how you lead someone into a relationship you and with Jesus.  But there is a follow-up step to this, how do we help people step out of just being a disciple and into a disciple making posture.  I want you to think of being a disciple maker like an apprenticeship where one is the leader and models, explains, and teaches the “job” to someone else. In this podcast we will talk about these three terms and what they mean for you as a disciple maker.    
 
Click HERE for the Leader Conversation Guide