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Making Disciples in Every Vocation | Dave Buehring
Transforming Society Through Vocational Disciple Making
In this episode, Dave Buehring of LionShare discusses the concept of vocational disciple-making, emphasizing its relevance in impacting various spheres of society. Drawing from his personal experiences with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) and stories of individuals like John, a cardiologist, and Mandisa, a former American Idol contestant, Dave illustrates how integrating discipleship into vocations can transform lives and communities. He challenges pastors and church leaders to support their congregants in their professional fields, fostering spiritual growth and societal impact. Practical steps and considerations for fostering a disciple-making culture within churches are also explored.
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Key Takeaways:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
02:50 Illustrating Discipleship in Various Fields
04:31 Challenges and Opportunities in Discipleship
06:20 Encouraging Servanthood and Transformation
08:18 Equipping Leaders for Kingdom Impact
09:55 Balancing Church and Marketplace Leadership
13:51 Vocational Disciple Making in Practice
15:05 Creating a Disciple Making Culture
29:38 Commissioning Vocational Leaders
33:28 Mandisa's Story
43:59 Assessing Church Impact
46:56 Healthy and Fruitful Church Characteristics
50:07 Practical Applications for Vocational Discipleship
55:10 Encouraging and Supporting Vocational Leaders
 
Resources on Discipleship
Becoming a Disciple Maker
Disciple Making Culture: 10 Minute eBook
National Study on Disciple Making in USA Churches
DiscipleShift: 5 Minute eBook
 
In this episode, Dave Buehring discusses the mission and approach of LionShare—an organization focused on vocational disciple making and the importance of applying discipleship in various spheres of society. Buehring starts by introducing himself and thanking the participants, mentioning his background with Youth with a Mission (YWAM) and being discipled by its founder, Lauren Cunningham. He emphasizes the connection between disciple making and societal impact, outlining his early realization that discipleship extends beyond personal spiritual growth to influencing different vocations such as media, government, and business.
Buehring presents his belief that a significant part of the United States' current issues stems from ignoring Jesus’s commission to make disciples, particularly in key sectors like media and government. He suggests that society's transformation occurs not through yelling or solely praying but through influencing these sectors with godly principles.
 
He shares several stories of individuals he's discipled, highlighting the changes in their personal and professional lives. For instance, he talks about John, a cardiologist who learned to balance his immense professional skill with relational sensitivity. Another story involves Darren, who worked in the White House and learned to integrate the fear of the Lord into his operations, avoiding manipulation. Similarly, Sarah, an emerging artist, learned the value of servanthood in her music career.
Buehring contrasts two mentalities within churches: convening (building-centric, program-oriented) versus mobilizing (impacting the community, relationship-oriented). He urges churches to adopt a culture of equipping and releasing members to serve in their vocations. Additionally, he provides a model for understanding discipleship stages, ranging from foundational discipling for new believers to vocational and leadership discipling for those influencing their respective field

Transformative Power of Discipleship: Insights and Practical Tips
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In this episode, we explore how discipleship transforms both the church and society at large. We discuss the importance of following God's guidance, cultivating a Godly atmosphere in churches, and spreading discipleship through meaningful relationships across various professions. Personal stories highlight effective discipleship programs, focusing on developing godly character, understanding our identity in Christ, and practical strategies for everyday discipleship. The conversation also shares practical insights into applying these principles, seeking divine direction, and nurturing a Christ-centered culture in both workplaces and congregations. This episode is an invaluable resource for anyone eager to deepen their understanding and application of discipleship principles.
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Key Takeaways:
00:00 Introduction to Transformation
08:28 Character and Relationships in Discipleship
15:55 Identity and Character Development
27:05 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Discipleship
28:05 Transformation Through Revelation and Obedience
36:00 The Importance of Obedience in Discipleship
42:23 Discipleship Tools and Opportunities
 
Resources on Discipleship
Becoming a Disciple Maker
Disciple Making Culture: 10 Minute eBook
National Study on Disciple Making in USA Churches
DiscipleShift: 5 Minute eBook
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This episode dives into the power of personal and spiritual growth through Christian discipleship.
The speaker begins by urging listeners to reflect on transformative moments in their lives, where overcoming challenges led to significant personal growth. For instance, one participant shares their experience with the Regeneration 12-step program, highlighting how it sparked spiritual renewal and ongoing growth.
The conversation explores how personal tragedies can also be catalysts for spiritual enlightenment. Another participant shares how the loss of their father prompted a reevaluation of priorities and deepened their faith, illustrating how profound personal loss can lead to transformative experiences.
The core of discipleship is then emphasized, focusing on facilitating continual change in others. The speaker challenges the idea that discipleship is solely about biblical knowledge, stressing that true transformation comes from applying Jesus' teachings. Referencing the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus stresses the importance of both hearing and doing His words, the speaker underscores the foundation for weathering life's challenges.
Critiquing the traditional church emphasis on scriptural knowledge without practical application, the speaker shares an anecdote about a Presbyterian pastor dismayed by his congregation's lack of transformation despite their extensive knowledge. This highlights the gap between knowledge and spiritual growth.
Character emerges as a crucial aspect of discipleship, with the speaker arguing that cultivating godly character—through practices like humility and mercy—is paramount. A personal story about Mandisa illustrates this, showing her proactive steps towards repentance and reconciliation as a model of spiritual principles in action.
Discipleship, the speaker insists, is not about completing a curriculum but integrating God's teachings into daily life. Another anecdote involving Mandisa illustrates how acts of humility and repentance shape genuine character development.
The episode concludes with a call to embrace a transformative journey rooted in revelation and obedience. Transformation begins with divine insight that goes beyond mere knowledge and requires obedient action. Noah's obedience during

Disciple Making Amongst Children (feat. Dave Buehring and Lauri Jarvis) | Lionshare
 
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Join us in this episode as the LionShare team presents their unique approach to child and youth discipleship. We explore the creation and use of their Discipleship Journey tools for kids, teens, and young adults (LINK), sharing inspiring stories of how these resources are shaping young lives to follow God. Learn how children's ministries can shift from traditional teaching to impactful discipleship, and understand the importance of building strong relational connections between adults and the younger generation. Whether you're a parent, church leader, or mentor, discover strategies to nurture spiritual maturity in children and foster transformative conversations that leave a lasting impact.
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Key Takeaways:
Transformative Approaches to Child and Youth Discipleship | LionShare
00:00 Welcome to LionShare: Our Mission and Focus
01:50 The Importance of Vocational Discipleship
08:26 Children's Ministry: Raising the Bar
10:17 The Critical Role of Children's Ministry
17:59 Challenges in Modern Discipleship
30:52 Discipleship and Personal Stories
38:46 Introducing ADJ Kids Program
48:21 Leadership Games and Conclusion
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Resources on Family Discipleship
Family Discipleship Blueprint: A Year-by-Year Guide to Family Discipleship (Audiobook)
Family Discipleship Blueprint: A Year-by-Year Guide to Family Discipleship
Family Discipleship: The Present and Future State of Family Discipleship
Family Discipleship: Jason Houser
Real Life Theology Conversations: A guide to Essential Questions and Answers for Family Discipleship
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In this episode, we dive deep into LionShare's mission to disciple church members and leaders across various professional sectors, including government, arts, business, media, and education. The speaker warmly welcomes listeners and provides an overview of LionShare’s 23-year commitment to empowering both churches and societal leaders to live and lead by Christian principles.
Lionshare introduces the "Discipleship Journey," a tool guiding individuals in both personal spiritual growth and professional life. The speaker stresses the importance of recognizing church members' vocations and mobilizing marketplace leaders as effective disciple-makers. Using Nashville's healthcare and artist communities as examples, the discussion illustrates how churches can identify and disciple within these dominant professional fields.
Next, we meet Laurie Jarvis, the "Discipleship Journey Kids Coach." With a background as a children's pastor, school principal, and piano teacher from Akron, Ohio, Laurie works with children's ministry leaders, parents, and nonprofits to integrate discipleship into children's education. Laurie shares her insights on discipling children.
Today’s episode highlights key statistics on the importance of early ministry to children, noting that more than half of those who accept

Following the Lead of the Holy Spirit in Disciple Making
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In this episode, learn how to follow the Holy Spirit's lead through two powerful biblical stories and three key observations. Dave Buehring shares his journey from limited teaching on the Holy Spirit in a Lutheran upbringing to deeper understanding through Youth with a Mission (YWAM). He highlights the Holy Spirit's crucial role in discipleship for personal growth and teaching others. The discussion covers listening to the Holy Spirit in daily life and prayer, the importance of immediate obedience, and avoiding grieving or quenching the Spirit. Practical examples, like interactions with Mandisa, illustrate discipling in various vocations and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.
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Key Takeaways:
00:00 Introduction and Personal Background
02:41 LionShare's Mission and Impact
04:06 Biblical Foundations for Discipleship
08:06 Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch
11:16 Peter and Cornelius
13:19 Obedience and Transformation
19:13 Practical Examples of Listening to the Holy Spirit
28:28 The Importance of Immediate Obedience
35:27 Grieving and Quenching the Holy Spirit
42:17 Practical Insights on Hearing God's Voice
50:17 The Role of Timing in God's Direction
58:30 Encouragement and Final Thoughts
Resources on Discipleship
Becoming a Disciple Maker
Disciple Making Culture: 10 Minute eBook
National Study on Disciple Making in USA Churches
DiscipleShift: 5 Minute eBook
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The episode explores the Holy Spirit's role in guiding and transforming disciples, focusing on how to follow His lead in disciple-making. Dave Buehring begins by sharing his journey from growing up Lutheran in Minnesota, where he received little teaching about the Holy Spirit, to joining Youth with a Mission (YWAM) and learning from its founder, Lauren Cunningham. This experience gave him a fresh understanding of the Holy Spirit as the third person of the Trinity.
Emphasizing the Holy Spirit's central role in his 40 years of disciple-making, Dave describes the Spirit as a partner and transformer in spiritual growth. He highlights the importance of helping people recognize the Holy Spirit's presence and follow His lead, especially when feeling stuck.
The speaker shares a story about guiding Mandisa, a disciple for 22 years, in learning to wait on the Lord and follow the Holy Spirit's guidance. He discusses the broader impact of discipleship, which extends beyond church walls to vocations like government, arts, business, media, and education, integrating faith into professional lives to make a societal impact.
Throughout today’s episode, practical aspects of discipling others by paying attention to the Holy Spirit's work are emphasized. Dave recounts two biblical stories:
Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts 8:26-40): An angel instructs Philip to go to a desert road where he meets an Ethiopian official reading Isaiah. Prompted by the Holy Spirit, Philip explains the Scriptures and baptizes the eunuch, highlighting the importance of being sensitive to the Spirit's guidance.
Peter and Cornelius (Acts 10): Peter receives a vision while praying, leading him to visit Cornelius, a Gentile centurion. Despite initial hesitation, Peter obeys the Holy Spirit, shares the Gospel, and Cornelius and his household convert, underscoring the importance of prayerful listening and immediate obedience.
The speaker draws three key observations from these stories:
Listening on the Way vs. Listening While Praying: Philip’s encounter shows the need to be attentive to the Holy Spirit during daily activities, while Peter’s experience highlights the importance of waiting on the Lord in prayer.
Immediat

The Ts of Kingdom Stewardship
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In this episode, speakers from E3 Partners introduce the Five Ts of Stewardship—a framework for effective kingdom work. The Five Ts are Targets, Tools, Teaming, Training, and Tracking. They emphasize the importance of setting clear and measurable targets, like the 'five by five' approach, which focuses on five people groups and five geographic locations for evangelism.
The session highlights the need for strategic tools and continuous training to foster discipleship and organizational growth. They give practical advice on building and maintaining effective ministry teams, stressing the importance of regular rhythms and structures for sustainable success. Tracking and accountability are underscored as essential for ensuring productive and mission-aligned initiatives. Various tracking methods, such as church health tracking and generational mapping, are detailed to emphasize accurate stewardship and accountability.
The speakers also cover the significance of ongoing coaching and training to maintain momentum and adjust strategies. This session is a valuable guide for anyone looking to contribute meaningfully to kingdom stewardship, whether locally or globally.
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Key Takeaways:
00:00 Introduction to Stewardship and the Five Ts
00:40 Defining Targets: The Five by Five Strategy
03:08 Tools for Success: Circles of Accountability
06:37 Building Effective Teams
08:47 The Importance of Rhythms in Teaming
11:03 Prioritizing Time for Kingdom Work
13:15 The Power of Modeling and Prayer Walking
15:10 Training for Multiplication
17:14 Building Rhythms in the Calendar
18:02 Encouragement for Shifting to Disciple-Making
18:38 The Importance of Training and Coaching
21:35 Tracking Progress and Stewardship
29:41 Generational Mapping and Church Health
31:32 Seven Phases of Movement
33:42 Strategic Focus for Global Gospel Saturation
 
Resources on Discipleship
Becoming a Disciple Maker
Disciple Making Culture: 10 Minute eBook
National Study on Disciple Making in USA Churches
DiscipleShift: 5 Minute eBook
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In this episode, Josh Howard and David Kaufmann discuss effective stewardship and outreach through the "Five Ts": Targets, Teaming, Training, Tracking, and Tools.
Targets: They highlight the importance of clear targets, using the "five by five" strategy to identify five specific population segments and geographic locations for evangelism. This helps allocate resources effectively and focus on high-need areas. Methods like the "circle of accountability" ensure everyone hears the gospel.
Teaming: They stress the value of strong, collaborative teams with consistent schedules and practices. Team formation around specific targets improves organization and mutual encouragement.
Training: Various programs equip individuals with practical skills for their mission. Continuous training and coaching ensure ongoing development and problem resolution.
Tracking: Measuring progress and ensuring accountability through metrics like gospel shares, new believers, and group establishment is vital. Tools like generational maps help track church network development.
Tools: Providing tangible resources for evangelism, discipleship, and gathering is essential. Effective tools ensure everyone knows how to contribute efficiently.
Throughout the episode, the interconnectedness of the Five Ts is emphasized. Setting targets informs tracking, guiding training needs, supported by effective teaming and tools. This structured approach ensures a strategic mission and comprehensive outreach.
This episode dives into the organizational strategy behind successful ministry, highlighting the synergy between clear targe

A Culture of Ancient Pathways 
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The session focuses on the concept of ancient pathways for disciple-making movements, challenging the notion that such methods are new or innovative. The speaker emphasizes the age-old practices of Jesus and his disciples, describing these strategies as 2,000-year-old 'vintage wine' that has improved with age. The key points include Jesus’ approach to disciple-making: entering new places, proclaiming the gospel, making disciples, forming communities, and raising leaders. Through personal anecdotes and biblical references, the speaker illustrates how these ancient strategies can be applied in modern contexts to create transformative disciple-making movements. Emphasizing the importance of prayer, fasting, and grassroots community engagement, the session provides practical insights and encourages attendees to adopt these ancient pathways to saturate their cities and nations with the gospel.
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Key Takeaways:
00:00 Introduction and Session Overview
00:01 Ancient Pathways: Rediscovering Old Wine
01:40 WWJD vs. WDJD: A Better Question
02:33 Recap of Acts 19: Paul's Ministry in Ephesus
04:00 Brian King's Introduction and Personal Story
06:05 Journey to Mexico City: A Heart for Discipleship
07:08 Returning to Tulsa: Challenges and New Beginnings
09:16 Discovering Simple Tools for Discipleship
11:59 E3 Partners and the Vision for Asia
14:05 Practical Steps and Real-Life Stories
24:26 The Importance of Choosing the Right Pathway
29:33 Exploring Mark 1: Jesus' Ministry Patterns
31:06 The Baptism of Jesus
32:12 Jesus' Temptation in the Wilderness
32:51 Proclaiming the Gospel in Galilee
33:38 Calling the First Disciples
37:26 Teaching and Healing in Capernaum
46:21 Jesus' Ministry Pathway
 
Resources on Discipleship
Becoming a Disciple Maker
Disciple Making Culture: 10 Minute eBook
National Study on Disciple Making in USA Churches
DiscipleShift: 5 Minute eBook