What if acceleration isn’t enough—and what if real disciple multiplication requires something slower, steadier, and more faithful? In this vision-casting conversation, Brian Phipps (Founder, Disciples Made) and Jason Phelps unpack a pivotal shift for 2026: moving from acceleration to a flywheel—sustainable momentum rooted in relationships, coaching, and culture change. Looking back on a year of prayer, clarity, and bold decisions, they name why Disciples Made is re-centering its mission around church leaders, cohorts, and coaching environments that actually produce multiplying disciples. This episode explores why growth by addition is exhausting, why multiplication takes time, and how steady obedience compounds into long-term kingdom impact. If you’re a church leader who is hungry, humble, and ready to move beyond programs and toward a multiplying culture, this conversation will give you clarity, courage, and next steps. What You’ll Hear in This Episode Why acceleration alone doesn’t sustain a movement
The difference between addition and multiplication—and why addiction to addition wears leaders out
How Disciples Made re-centered around equipping church leaders, not just individuals
What a flywheel is—and why it’s the word for 2026
Why relationships, proximity, and cohorts are where real momentum forms
How the Breaking the Addition Addiction book is shaping disciple-making cultures in real time
A clear walkthrough of the Disciples Made 3-Phase Multiplication Pathway
How scholarships are opening doors for ready leaders who lack financial margin
What’s changing with the podcast, webinars, and training rhythms going forward
Key Quotes “Acceleration gets things moving. Flywheels keep movements alive.” “Multiplication isn’t hype—it’s slow, faithful obedience that compounds.” “We don’t want leaders to need us forever. That’s not multiplication.” “Culture changes through proximity, not just content.” Next Steps for Ready Leaders Take the Disciple Multiplication Effectiveness Assessment
Start with clarity. Honest scores open honest conversations.
Explore the Multiplication Pathway
Visit disciplesmade.com → Start Multiplying Disciples
Join the Fully Alive App
Choose Start Leading to see coaching, cohorts, and resources.
Engage the Community
Stories, reflection, and peer learning fuel the flywheel.
If finances are the only barrier, scholarships may be available for leaders who are ready, humble, and hungry. Who This Episode Is For Pastors and church leaders tired of maintaining programs
Disciple-makers who want culture change, not quick wins
Leaders wrestling with addition vs. multiplication
Churches ready to move from activity to generational impact
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Steady. Faithful. Focused.
The flywheel is turning—and your next step may be closer than you think.
