73 episodes

Welcome to Red Letter Disciple, a podcast to challenge you and your church to be greater disciples of Jesus so that together we can unleash the greatest and fullest expression of Jesus possible. When we do, when we truly live as disciples of Jesus, the world will never be the same! Your host, Pastor and author Zach Zehnder, along with co-host and friend, the one the only Pastor Chris Johnson. Let’s do this.

The Red Letter Disciple Red Letter Living, LLC

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.8 • 108 Ratings

Welcome to Red Letter Disciple, a podcast to challenge you and your church to be greater disciples of Jesus so that together we can unleash the greatest and fullest expression of Jesus possible. When we do, when we truly live as disciples of Jesus, the world will never be the same! Your host, Pastor and author Zach Zehnder, along with co-host and friend, the one the only Pastor Chris Johnson. Let’s do this.

    068: Vance Roush on Pastoring in Silicon Valley, Unlocking Generosity, and Why the World Belongs to the Optimists

    068: Vance Roush on Pastoring in Silicon Valley, Unlocking Generosity, and Why the World Belongs to the Optimists

    Vance Roush is the founder and CEO of Overflow and is on a mission to inspire the world to give. Overflow unlocks generosity by easily empowering nonprofits, churches, and corporations to accept non-cash donations, like stocks and crypto. He is also pastor of VIVE Church and author of the bestselling book “High Growth Fundraising the Silicon Valley Way.” To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.

    Today’s episode is brought to you by Children’s HopeChest. Pastors and church leaders, if you are looking to make an impact on the global scale, you have to check out this amazing organization that is close to my family’s heart! Their approach to mission work is the “helping without hurting” model that I know as a pastor I looked for a very long time to find. Plus, their transparency is downright impressive. In my mind, they check all the right boxes. So, church leaders, pastors, if you’ve been wondering what to do globally, this is the organization for you to check out. You can visit www.hopechest.org/rll to learn more about this incredible organization and be part of the global movement that’s changing lives!




    Resources mentioned in the episode: 




    High-Growth Fundraising the Silicon Valley Way: Unlocking Stock, Crypto, and More for Your Non-Profit, Church, or School by Vance Roush




    The Science of Generosity Study from UC Berkeley




    Vance Roush Instagram




    Overflow.co




    Vive Church, Silicon Valley




    Vance Roush Webinar for Red Letter: Increasing Generosity in Your Church




    Key insights from the episode: 




    The Bible has some of the deepest first principle truths.- Vance Roush




    Science is catching up to thousands of years of Biblical truths. - Vance Roush




    The world belongs to the optimists. - Vance Roush




    The tithe is not a subscription fee to the church; it’s a submission of finances to God. - Vance Roush




    The top ten percent hold their wealth not in their checking and savings but in their investment accounts. - Vance Roush




    If Taylor Swift can do it [using production in her shows], then the church can do it. - Vance Roush




    Automate your obedience. - Vance Roush




    The tithe is about God sharing opportunities with you. - Vance Roush




    The average financial gift in America is $128. The average gift through Overflow is $12,000. - Vance Roush




    Vance Roush’s Challenge: Think bigger and write it down. Do something so great that you have to invite God into the process.




    Make a Global Impact that Transforms Your Church




    Find out more about Children’s HopeChest and how partnering with this organization can not only change the lives of children across the world, but also transform your church as well. We highly recommend Children’s HopeChest and love the work that they do!




    Watch the entire season for free: 




    We’ll upload every episode of The Red Letter Disciple podcast on our YouTube channel. If you aren’t subscribed already, you can do so here!




    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    • 55 min
    067: Kap Chatfield on Being a Christian YouTube Influencer, How He Got to One Million Subscribers in Less than a Year, and Why He Left Atheism

    067: Kap Chatfield on Being a Christian YouTube Influencer, How He Got to One Million Subscribers in Less than a Year, and Why He Left Atheism

    Kap Chatfield is a pastor, entrepreneur, and content creator on a mission to reveal the glory of God on every glowing screen. Kap Chatfield creates content through his media company called Rveal Media for the kingdom and trains others to do the same. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.




    Today’s episode is brought to you by Red Letter Leaders monthly webinars. Pastors and church leaders, do you ever feel alone in ministry? You want to do the right things, change with the times, and still stay true to what you believe about God. But how? Zach Zehnder hosts monthly webinars with leaders to help you be the greatest pastor or leader that you can be! This month’s webinar features our guest from today’s episode Kap Chatfield. On March 28th, Kap will be going deeper to help pastors, church leaders, and content creators in the Christian space, learn how to get their message out to the masses. It’ll be an incredible opportunity to learn from someone who is a master in his field. Register here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/GrowthinOneYear.




    Resources mentioned in the episode: 




    https://kapchatfield.com/




    Kap Chatfield YouTube




    Red Letter Leaders Webinar with Kap Chatfield Registration Page




    Rveal Media




    Key insights from the episode: 




    I had been walking through life in 720 standard definition black and white, and with Jesus, everything was 4K, OLED. I saw everything as new. - Kap Chatfield




    God said, “You are busy telling everyone else’s story, but you haven’t made room for mine.” - Kap Chatfield




    God isn’t late; he’s right on time. - Kap Chatfield




    We help churches and kingdom businesses build a digital ministry. Kap Chatfield




    Why are we ripping on kids who dream of having influence on social media when that may be one of the best ways to share your faith? - Pastor Zach Zehnder




    The 4 Ms of having a digital presence are 1) mindset, 2) messaging, 3) media, and 4) marketing. - Kap Chatfield




    God is not obligated to co-sign on my opinions, but he does obligate Himself to back up His Word.- Kap Chatfield




    God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, or the Bible is not true. - Kap Chatfield




    Kap Chatfield’s Challenge: Master a 60-second story about how Jesus changed your life and share it this week. 




    Let’s go deeper with Kap!




    Don’t forget to register for this month’s Red Letter Leaders webinar featuring Kap. On March 28th, Kap will be going deeper to help pastors, church leaders, and content creators in the Christian space, learn how to get their message out to the masses. It’ll be an incredible opportunity to learn from someone who is a master in his field. Register here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/GrowthinOneYear.




    Watch the entire season for free: 




    We’ll upload every episode of The Red Letter Disciple podcast on our YouTube channel. If you aren’t subscribed already, you can do so here!

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    • 58 min
    066: Richard Pope on Planting a Church With Terminal Cancer, How Suffering Helps in the Life of a Disciple, and How to Enjoy Jesus Aggressively

    066: Richard Pope on Planting a Church With Terminal Cancer, How Suffering Helps in the Life of a Disciple, and How to Enjoy Jesus Aggressively

    Richard Pope is the Lead Pastor of Canvas Church in Salisbury, MD. After planting Canvas Church at the age of 24, he found out that he had terminal cancer. Rather than stopping his plans, he pressed forward and faithfully continues to fight today. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.




    Today’s episode is brought to you by Red Letter Living. Pastors and church leaders, jump into a 40-day discipleship challenge after Easter. When you do, you will experience growth in the quality and quantity of the people in your church like never before. Here is an article on five reasons to launch a 40-day challenge right after Easter. Hurry, it’s not too late to get in. Plus, churches that do get in right now can enjoy an extra $100 off any order at www.redletterchallenge.com/join by entering in the code “AfterEaster100” at checkout. So, what are you waiting for? Grow your church, unify your church, and follow up Easter with 40 days your church will never forget!




    Resources mentioned in the episode: 




    www.redletterchallenge/join Discount Code: AfterEaster100 




    We Are Send Network: Church Planting Network




    Terminal: The Dying Church Planter Podcast




    Canvas Church: the church Pastor Richard Pope planted




    Overcome Song by Jeremy Camp




    Key insights from the episode: 




    I think Gen Z has the most revival potential. - Richard Pope




    What makes Christ beautiful is his ability to sit in the messiness. - Richard Pope




    Suffering is one of the best discipling tools when handed over to Jesus. - Richard Pope




    I kept going [through cancer] because people loved me. - Richard Pope




    As you learn to be content with Jesus in the midst of less, you learn to love him more. - Richard Pope




    We need to enjoy Jesus aggressively. - Richard Pope




    My biggest lesson is that God validated us to the table as sons. - Richard Pope




    A good king loves us despite our disabilities. - Richard Pope




    Richard Pope’s Challenge: Pray for a passion for lost people, recognizing that you and everyone you meet have a terminal diagnosis.




    Are you following Jesus? 




    Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don’t know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.

    In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it’s free! You will get results back immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.




    You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here.




    Watch the entire season for free: 




    We upload every episode of The Red Letter Disciple on our YouTube channel. If you aren’t subscribed already, you can do so here!

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Season 6 Trailer: How to Be a Great Disciple of Jesus in a World Filled with AI, YouTube, Hollywood, and More!

    Season 6 Trailer: How to Be a Great Disciple of Jesus in a World Filled with AI, YouTube, Hollywood, and More!

    Season 6 of The Red Letter Disciple is back! Starting February 27th, get ready for 12 weekly episodes featuring world-class guests. In this season, we’ll discuss a variety of topics all designed to help you become a greater everyday follower of Jesus! This season has a special mini-series of 4 episodes all designed to help everyone better understand Gen Z and the amazing opportunity that this generation has to bring Jesus to the world. To access the show notes, or find this podcast on your favorite streaming platform, go to www.redletterpodcast.com.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    • 5 min
    065: Zach Zehnder Sermon: Serving Challenge: Ambition The Final Aspect for How to Serve Like Jesus

    065: Zach Zehnder Sermon: Serving Challenge: Ambition The Final Aspect for How to Serve Like Jesus

    All of us are called to live with purpose and meaning, but our ultimate ambition to serve is to glorify God. We do not serve to make our name great, but to make His name great. We are reminded of the truth that no matter what our serving looks like in this world, one day all will be made right, and God will get all the glory. Our serving will ultimately help others follow Jesus as their Lord. To learn more about the podcast visit www.redletterpodcast.com.




    This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    • 38 min
    064: Zach Zehnder Sermon: Serving Challenge: Ability: The Fourth Aspect for How to Serve Like Jesus

    064: Zach Zehnder Sermon: Serving Challenge: Ability: The Fourth Aspect for How to Serve Like Jesus

    Jesus is the unique Son of God who is somehow fully man and fully God at the same time. He and He alone had the unique ability to bring forgiveness of sins to everyone in the world, including you! You do not have that ability, but you are uniquely wired and gifted. As we serve best in this world, it’s important to know who we are in Jesus, how we are uniquely made, and in what ways God calls each of us to serve to the best of our ability. To learn more about the podcast visit www.redletterpodcast.com.




    This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    • 43 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
108 Ratings

108 Ratings

k8ann76 ,

Rich!

Thank you for giving listeners rich content and encouragement to keep following after Jesus this side of eternity!

KAW9 ,

So many interesting guests

I’ve really enjoyed the people on the podcast and what I can learn from them. I especially appreciated the latest with the team from Lutherans for Racial Injustice and the links to all the great resources! Looking forward to season 4.

Joann Ruth Gamm ,

I’m a fan already!

Our church used Zach’s material “Reopening Christianity” after reopening from the pandemic and it was a perfect restart for our life groups. When I saw he started these Podcasts, I couldn’t wait to listen and I was not disappointed. In fact, I am sold! I’ve listened to all the Podcasts and truly enjoy each and every speaker who are sharing their faith journey and everyday life issues. I have it on my calendar every Tuesday. Thanks so much for such useful information to be a better follower of Jesus! And I am because of you.

Top Podcasts In Religion & Spirituality

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Ascension
The Bible Recap
Tara-Leigh Cobble
Follow Him: A Come, Follow Me Podcast
Hank Smith & John Bytheway
Joel Osteen Podcast
Joel Osteen, SiriusXM
The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Ascension
Girls Gone Bible
Girls Gone Bible

You Might Also Like

Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life
Tim Keller
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast
Art of Leadership Network
Elevation with Steven Furtick
iHeartPodcasts
BibleProject
BibleProject Podcast
Christian History Almanac
1517 Podcasts
Beyond Sunday
King of Kings Church