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Mentioned in 7 episodes
Deep Discipleship
How the Church Can Make Whole Disciples of Jesus
Book • 2020
In 'Deep Discipleship,' J.T.
English argues that the local church is the primary platform for making and growing disciples of Jesus.
He addresses the issue of biblical illiteracy and the neglect of discipleship by churches, proposing a model that includes three indispensable elements: learning to participate in the biblical story, growing in the confession of who God is and who we are (theology), and regularly participating in private and corporate intentional action (spiritual disciplines).
English emphasizes that true discipleship must be grounded in the local church, highlighting its unique role in providing a place, people, purpose, and God's presence for holistic discipleship.
English argues that the local church is the primary platform for making and growing disciples of Jesus.
He addresses the issue of biblical illiteracy and the neglect of discipleship by churches, proposing a model that includes three indispensable elements: learning to participate in the biblical story, growing in the confession of who God is and who we are (theology), and regularly participating in private and corporate intentional action (spiritual disciplines).
English emphasizes that true discipleship must be grounded in the local church, highlighting its unique role in providing a place, people, purpose, and God's presence for holistic discipleship.
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Mentioned in 7 episodes
Mentioned by Mark Thiessen Nation as a book by Bonhoeffer, originally lectures to seminary students, later published as "The Cost of Discipleship".
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Who Really Was Dietrich Bonhoeffer? Dr. Mark Thiessen Nation
Mentioned by Michael Gorman as an inspiration and influence behind the book "Cruciformity".
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E1: Cruciformity: Interview with Dr. Michael J. Gorman
Recommended for churches to reclaim the responsibility of discipling people.
Waters of Death & Feasting with Jesus (Baptism and the Lord's Supper)
Mentioned as equipping churches to reclaim the responsibility of discipling people at any point on their journey.
The Deep Discipleship Program
Mentioned as a resource that equips churches to reclaim the responsibility of discipling people at any point on their journey.
No Question Left Behind Q&A
Mentioned in the episode.
"For or Against the Church?" - Live from the Gospel Coalition
