The Disciple-Making Leader

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The Disciple-Making Leader Podcast aims to inspire and challenge us all to be disciple-making leaders. We encourage churches to develop disciple-making leaders through practical discussions, interviews with current ministry leaders, and real-life examples. Tune into the disciple-making leader podcast and transform your approach to developing leaders in order to experience the power of Jesus' strategy for raising up leaders, growing the church, and multiplying a movement

  1. 1D AGO

    The Disciple Making Leader LIVE: Part Two with Luke Calvert and Kayleigh Farnan

    There’s something powerful that happens when you hear real stories of leaders who are faithfully making disciples where God has placed them. In this episode of The Disciple-Making Leader Podcast, we bring you a special conversation recorded live at Disciple-Making Leader Live during last year’s Cross Creek Collective gathering. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/ Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/X1yiOHM3u48

    20 min

  2. FEB 6

    The Disciple Making Leader LIVE: Part One with Glenn Underhill and JT Thornton

    Welcome to a special live episode of the Disciple-Making Leader Podcast, recorded at The Collective - a gathering celebrating what God is doing through disciple-making leaders across diverse contexts. In this episode, you’ll hear from Glenn Underhill, Executive Pastor at CrossCreek Church, as he shares his disciple-making philosophy and powerful stories of multigenerational impact rooted in personal investment. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/ Special links from this episode: Catalyst 645: https://www.catalyst645.com/

    28 min
  3. Disciple-Making Leaders in Action: An Interview with Leah Beth Etheredge

    10/09/2025

    Disciple-Making Leaders in Action: An Interview with Leah Beth Etheredge

    What does it look like to follow Jesus and make disciples in the middle of one of the busiest, most influential cities in the world? In this special episode of The Disciple-Making Leader Podcast, Craig Etheredge sits down with his daughter, Leah Beth Etheredge, and executive director Josh McCaslin for a powerful conversation about living sent, embracing bold faith, and building intentional relationships in New York City. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/ Special links from this episode: Learn more about "Reach Your World": https://disciplefirst.com/store/reach-your-worlda-practical-guide-for-sharing-your-faith-2nd-edition/

    52 min
  4. Engaging the Workplace for Kingdom Impact

    09/25/2025

    Engaging the Workplace for Kingdom Impact

    What does it look like to make disciples where you work every day? Craig Etheredge is joined by Josh McCaslin and Jack Springer for a dynamic and down-to-earth conversation on living as a disciple-making leader in the marketplace. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/ Special links from this episode: Learn more about "Reach Your World": https://disciplefirst.com/store/reach-your-worlda-practical-guide-for-sharing-your-faith-2nd-edition/

    45 min
  5. Disciple-Making Leaders in Action: An Interview with Jack Springer

    09/11/2025

    Disciple-Making Leaders in Action: An Interview with Jack Springer

    What does it look like to make disciples in the boardroom—not just the sanctuary? In this episode of The Disciple-Making Leader Podcast, Craig Etheredge, Zach Towery, and Josh McCaslin sit down with Jack Springer—a seasoned CEO, board member, and bold disciple-maker in the marketplace. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/ Special links from this episode: Learn more about "Reach Your World": https://disciplefirst.com/store/reach-your-worlda-practical-guide-for-sharing-your-faith-2nd-edition/

    42 min
  6. The Grow Series: A Tool for Multiplication

    08/28/2025

    The Grow Series: A Tool for Multiplication

    If the mission of the church is to make disciples who multiply, why are so many leaders stuck in systems that don’t? In this episode, Glenn Underhill and Craig Etheredge sit down with special guest Zach Towery to unpack a game-changing truth: church multiplication doesn’t happen through programs - it happens through intentional disciple-making groups. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/ Special links from this episode: Learn more about the Grow Series: https://disciplefirst.com/store/the-grow-series-2nd-edition-three-book-bundle-pack/

    1h 2m
  7. Disciple-Making Leaders in Action: An Interview with Shannon Deloach

    08/14/2025

    Disciple-Making Leaders in Action: An Interview with Shannon Deloach

    Disciple-making rarely follows a straight line. It’s often forged in the quiet, behind-the-scenes moments of obedience, through closed doors, difficult seasons, and the faithful investment in others. That’s the kind of life Shannon Deloach is living. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/ Special links from this episode: Learn more about the Cross Creek Network: https://www.crosscreekchurch.com/crosscreeknetwork

    46 min
  8. Raising up the Next Leaders: Hearing from the Cross Creek Residents

    07/31/2025

    Raising up the Next Leaders: Hearing from the Cross Creek Residents

    Sometimes the best leadership lessons come from stories you didn’t expect. In this episode, Ben Borgman and Craig Etheredge sit down with Kaleigh Farnan, stepping into her first full-time ministry role, and Tommy Adams, reflecting on a year of growth since completing the Cross Creek Residency. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/ Special links from this episode: Learn more about the Cross Creek Residency: https://www.crosscreekchurch.com/crosscreek-residency

    26 min
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The Disciple-Making Leader Podcast aims to inspire and challenge us all to be disciple-making leaders. We encourage churches to develop disciple-making leaders through practical discussions, interviews with current ministry leaders, and real-life examples. Tune into the disciple-making leader podcast and transform your approach to developing leaders in order to experience the power of Jesus' strategy for raising up leaders, growing the church, and multiplying a movement

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  • Creator
    discipleFIRST
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
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