The Disciple Maker‘s Podcast
The Disciple Makers Podcast exists to tell stories about disciples of Jesus who make disciples. Discipleship.org, who sponsors the podcast, exists to Champion Jesus‘ way of disciple making. Episodes are published in thematic seasons. To learn more, visit www.discipleship.org or email us at info@discipleship.org.
Episodes
This insightful session explores small groups' crucial role in identifying and nurturing future leaders. Discover best practices for mentoring within small groups, and learn how to create meaningful leadership opportunities in a discipleship context. Evaluate the long-term benefits of developing leaders through authentic relationships. Gain practical insights on identifying, equipping, and releasing leaders, ensuring a thriving lea...
Join us to explore the powerful impact small groups can have on individuals, churches, and communities. Hear transformative testimonies that highlight spiritual growth through authentic connection. Discover strategies for creating inclusive and engaging group dynamics that foster spiritual maturity. Learn how relational discipleship can help close your church's back door, positioning small groups as the tip of the spear in advancin...
Join us for an actionable session on creating, implementing, and deepening small groups in your church. Learn to define group goals, understand your congregation's spiritual maturity, and explore metrics for measuring success. Discover practical methods for fostering spiritual growth and gain insights into developing a reproducible process that encourages growth.
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Jesus had an intentional method and model of disciple making. Are we following His lead, or are we separating the methods of Jesus from the teachings of Jesus and expecting the results of Jesus? In this session, we will help you understand the keys to the Great Commission and help you realign with the master disciple maker, Jesus.
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Technology isn’t a replacement for disciple-making—it’s a powerful tool to enhance it. In this session, we’ll explore how the SmallCircle app is transforming disciple-making around the world. The newly released SmallCircle 4.0 is packed with features designed to elevate relational intentionality, making disciple-making more effective than ever. Best of all, it’s completely free (donor-funded) and available for download on both the ...
We don’t just learn through words—we learn through experience. A disciple isn’t formed by simply transferring information, and no one understood this better than Jesus. Think about when Peter was challenged to step out of the boat. That wasn’t just a lesson—it was a life-altering experience. Do you think Peter ever forgot it? In this session, we’ll explore how to integrate powerful, real-life experiences—what we call "Labs"—into di...
Disciple making isn’t a program—it was never meant to be. The goal is creating a culture where disciple making becomes the core DNA of our churches and organizations, inside and out. This session will unpack the essential building blocks for cultivating that culture: equipping everyday believers, reaching fourth-generation disciple-making and beyond, discipling people both to Jesus and in Jesus, and expanding the impact of disciple...
Have you ever noticed how a conversation feels different when it’s just the two of you in a restaurant booth—no distractions, no third party—just a unique sense of closeness? That’s because God engineered us for different levels of relational depth in different settings. Jesus modeled disciple-making across all these spaces—larger groups, micro-groups (3-4 people), and one-to-one. Yet, the one-to-one dynamic is often overlooked, an...
Learn practices and stories of Jesus Style Disciple Making of Young Adults.
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Explore a simple, effective, and reproducible model for making disciples and equipping others to multiply.
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Check out Discipleship.org for resources on disciple making: https://discipleship.org/resources/
Join us at the 2026 National Disciple Making Forum: https://discipleship.org/2026-national-disciple-making-forum/
Why the great commission teaches obedience based disciple making.
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Bill Hull and Renew.org explore how the gospel we preach determines the disciples we produce, arguing that conversion and discipleship must be joined. Drawing on Scripture, Bonhoeffer, and practical church experience, this...
Pastor DZ of Good Hope Missionary Baptist (Houston) joins the Disciplemakers podcast to share how he shifted a traditional, 153-year-old church from an attractional 'churchtainment' model to a disciple-making culture. He discusses raising expectations for membership, making discipleship a requirement, using life groups and digital tools, and investing in leadership to grow spiritually mature believers who make other disciples.
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In this episode Ed Kang shares a 40-year story of collegiate church planting and life-on-life discipleship, explaining how close proximity, daily rhythms, and practical ministry contexts multiply disciples and launch churches.
He contrasts program-focused church culture with relational, obedience-based training, and in...
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In this episode Josh and Bobby Harrington continue their conversation on the seven practices of disciple making churches, drawn from a study of nine ...
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Josh Howard and Dr. Bobby Harrington discuss their new book, The Seven Practices of Disciple Making, and the research that uncovered North American...
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Join the Disciple Makers podcast LionShare session featuring Laurie Jarvis and Dr. Greg Campbell as they discuss how discipleship shapes their vocations in education and government. They share personal stories, practical strategies, and examples of multip...
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Dr. Greg Campbell recounts how a pastor’s intentional mentorship transformed his life—from inner-city roots to federal leadership—demonstrating how pastors can disciple marketplace leaders through trust, relationship, and practical coaching.
This episode ...
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Host Josh Howard interviews Alice Matagora from The Navigators about making disciple making accessible and repeatable. They discuss her journey, research from her book, and practical ways to invite others into everyday spiritual rhythms.
Key takeaways: keep disciple making simple, start where you are (fumble forward),...
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In this episode Josh interviews Dr. Bobby Harrington, founder of Discipleship.org, about Jesus-style disciple making, the five levels of disciple making culture, and how assessments help individuals and churches gr...
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