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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.
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Oct 22, 2025 • 55min
Intentionally Living the Discipleship Lifestyle | Robert Coleman
Wednesday Special!
Today we feature a conversation from Robert Coleman talking about Intentionality and Disciple Making. Robert Coleman, renowned author of 'The Master Plan of Evangelism,' discussing the importance of intentionality in discipleship. Coleman shares his journey and experiences, emphasizing that discipleship requires a clear plan, personal investment in individuals, and alignment with the Great Commission. The conversation extends to practical reflections from other speakers, who highlight the necessity of intentional, personal relationships, the structure of church programs, and the need for pastors to lead by example in making disciples.
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Key Takeaways:
00:00 Intentionality
03:36 Transitioning from Pastor to Professor: A New Chapter
04:23 The Classroom as a Field for Discipleship
07:20 Living the Great Commission: Personal Stories and Insights
10:04 The Power of Intentional Discipleship in Everyday Life
22:26 Reflections on a Life of Discipleship and Ministry
25:21 The Impact of Intentionality in Discipleship
30:48 A Transformative Encounter: From Prison to Pastoral Leadership
33:01 Deep Dive into Intentionality: Personal Experiences and Insights
38:34 The SOMA Movement: Embedding Intentionality in Identity
42:17 Redefining Discipleship: From Programs to Personal Responsibility
45:18 Auditing for Intentionality: A Call to Action for Churches
49:51 Practical Steps Towards Intentional Discipleship
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Oct 20, 2025 • 36min
Disciple Making and AI
Leveraging AI for Disciple Making with Tapos AI: Overcoming Fears and Embracing Technology
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In this episode of the Disciple Makers Podcast, we dive deep into the intersection of artificial intelligence and disciple making. Joined by Preston and Nick from Tapos, we explore the principles of leveraging AI for kingdom work. Discover how their AI tool, Tapos, assists churches and individuals by making sermonic content searchable and actionable, all while maintaining theological accuracy. Hear personal stories, the benefits of integrating AI in ministry, and practical steps for incorporating this advanced technology safely and effectively. Whether you're apprehensive or enthusiastic about AI, this conversation offers valuable insights on harnessing AI's potential for disciple making.
00:00 Introduction and Topic Overview
01:00 Meet the Guests: Preston and Nick from Taos
02:45 Nick's Background and Journey
04:50 The Birth of Tapos: Preston's Story
09:02 How Taos Works: Practical Applications
15:09 Addressing AI Concerns in Disciple Making
17:51 AI's Role in Personal Questions
18:37 Challenges with AI Advice
19:12 Introducing Taos: A Solution for Churches
19:47 Ensuring Trust and Accuracy in AI Responses
20:59 AI's Impact on Sermon Preparation
21:51 Human Involvement in AI
22:42 Real-Life AI Experiences
26:02 Guardrails and Safety in Taos
27:22 The Future of AI in Churches
31:55 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Oct 13, 2025 • 1h 5min
How to Build a Freedom Ministry (feat. Marcus Warner and Dawn Whitestone)
In this discussion, Marcus Warner, a leader in heart-focused discipleship, and Dawn Whitestone, a licensed mental health professional, explore the impact of freedom ministries in churches. They delve into how prayer transforms counseling, with Dawn sharing powerful testimonies of healing. Additionally, David Yarbrough, a pastor, highlights practical methods for implementing freedom prayer teams and training leaders through the Deeper Walk School of Ministry. The trio emphasizes the necessity of spiritual warfare training, unique insights into emotional recovery, and fostering intimacy with God.

Oct 6, 2025 • 1h 5min
How Spiritual Warfare Works (feat. Marcus Warner, Dan Allison, and Sarah Allison)
In this discussion, Marcus Warner, the President of Deeper Walk International, delves into the WLVS model, offering practical steps for freedom in spiritual warfare. He shares the structure of freedom sessions, emphasizing the importance of safety and the role of the Holy Spirit. Dan Allison, a bivocational pastor and Deeper Walk instructor, outlines a drama-free deliverance approach. He emphasizes community and confession in deliverance, while both guests highlight common strongholds and the transformative journey of renewed identity after freedom.

Sep 29, 2025 • 1h 10min
Understanding a Warfare Worldview (feat. Marcus Warner)
Understanding Spiritual Warfare: Theology and Practical Applications - Session 2
In this episode, we delve into the theological underpinnings of spiritual warfare and explore concepts such as power encounters, truth encounters, and the legal approach to understanding demonic activity. The session provides insights into how permission and authority play crucial roles in spiritual warfare, illustrated with real-life examples including overcoming occult practices and generational curses. With a focus on practical applications, the video also covers the process of conducting a freedom prayer, addressing mental and emotional wounds, and ensuring participants find lasting freedom and healing in their lives.
00:00 Introduction to Warfare Worldview
01:27 Theological Foundations of Spiritual Warfare
01:50 Power Encounter vs. Truth Encounter
03:03 Legal Approach to Spiritual Warfare
05:31 Authority in Spiritual Warfare
07:16 Practical Examples and Case Studies
11:08 Permission and Authority in Spiritual Warfare
12:52 Understanding Demonic Influence
20:29 Generational and Lineage Influences
22:42 Occult Practices and Counterfeit Christianity
24:55 Eviction Process and Freedom Prayer
26:10 Case Study: Overcoming Fear and Overeating
35:24 Ground Rules for Spiritual Warfare
36:05 Dorothy's Command to the Spirit
36:54 Personal Testimonies and Experiences
40:15 Q&A Session Begins
42:17 Intercessory Prayer and Spiritual Warfare
44:08 Deliverance and Exorcism
48:46 Post-Deliverance Discipleship
59:44 Generational Curses and Ancestral Lineage
01:01:20 Counterfeit Spiritual Experiences
01:04:04 Final Q&A and Closing Remarks

Sep 22, 2025 • 51min
Why Spiritual Warfare Is Essential to the Discipleship Process (feat. Marcus Warner)
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Track Session 1: Why Spiritual Warfare Is Essential to the Discipleship Process
Spiritual Warfare may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of making disciples, but people cannot grow maturity if they are ensnared in spiritual bondage. We will explore biblical and practical reasons why dealing with spiritual warfare in a biblically balanced way is often the key to revival and an essential element to spiritual transformation.

Sep 15, 2025 • 25min
Faithfulness and Readiness in Matthew 25
In this episode of the Disciple Makers Podcast, Jason discusses the importance of readiness, faithfulness, and fruitfulness in the Christian life. He reflects on the parable of the ten virgins from Matthew 25, emphasizing the need for constant readiness and faithfulness, not just a last-minute scramble. He discusses how readiness is not about knowing future events but being faithful in the present. Jason shares anecdotes about his own struggles with procrastination and urges listeners to focus on their immediate actions and short-term goals. He contrasts this with historical examples of failed doomsday predictions to highlight the futility of trying to pinpoint the end times. The episode concludes with a call to action for consistent, faithful living in daily discipleship and evangelism.

Sep 8, 2025 • 36min
Cultivating Discipleship: Aligning Identity with Ministry (feat. Robby Angle)
Discipleship: Trusting and Receiving with Robby Angle | Disciple Makers Podcast
In this insightful episode of the Disciple Makers Podcast, host Josh engages in a deep conversation with Robby Angle from True Face. Robby shares his personal journey and the pivotal shift from a performance-based faith to one rooted in trusting and receiving God's love. They discuss the importance of correct beliefs and philosophy in creating effective discipleship environments and the impact of leaders' personal spiritual health on their ministry. Robby emphasizes a relationship with God based on trust and receiving over merely knowing more and doing better. Tune in to discover practical ways to foster healthy discipleship cultures in your ministry and personal life.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:05 Meet Robby Angle: A Journey of Faith
02:41 The Importance of Small Groups in Discipleship
03:34 Understanding True Face and Its Impact
05:03 The Core of Discipleship: Beliefs and Philosophy
10:05 Practical Applications and Leader Development
12:02 The Role of Identity in Ministry
16:10 Creating a Culture of Trust and Receiving
32:24 Final Thoughts and Resources
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In this episode of the Disciple Makers Podcast, host Josh welcomes Robby Angle, president of True Face, for a deep and candid conversation about cultivating authentic discipleship by aligning personal identity with ministry practice. The discussion opens with lighthearted banter, quickly establishing a tone of vulnerability and friendship that sets the stage for the episode’s core themes.
Robby shares his journey through various ministry roles, from Young Life staff to international disaster response with Samaritan’s Purse, professional counseling, and leading small groups at North Point Church. He describes how his experiences shaped his understanding that spiritual growth is most effective in the context of authentic relationships, but also acknowledges the widespread problem of “lame” small groups that fail to foster real transformation.
The heart of the episode centers on the subtle but critical distinction between doing ministry for God out of a sense of earning versus operating from a place of received identity and grace. Robby and Josh both reflect on how easy it is for ministry leaders to derive their sense of worth from their roles and achievements, rather than from their identity as beloved children of God. Robby recounts a pivotal moment during his time in Pakistan, where he realized that his drive to “do more and know more” for God was rooted in pride and a misunderstanding of the gospel. He emphasizes that true discipleship is not about earning God’s love, but about trusting and receiving it, which then naturally overflows into loving action.
The conversation unpacks how beliefs about God and self form the foundation for ministry philosophy and, ultimately, the environments and outcomes in churches. Robby argues that most leaders focus on tweaking environments or adopting new resources, but the real transformation comes from regularly revisiting and realigning core beliefs and philosophies. He illustrates how a leader’s internal posture—whether rooted in striving or in secure identity—directly shapes the culture and effectiveness of their groups.
Josh and Robby discuss practical implications for church leaders, highlighting the importance of developing leaders who are secure in their identity and philosophy before focusing on group formation or equipping. Robby outlines four key areas for churches: developing leaders, supporting leaders, getting people into groups, and equipping those groups, stressing that leader development is the most crucial and often overlooked step.
The episode concludes with practical resources, including True Face’s “The Cure” and discipleshipframework.com, and an invitation for leaders to reach out for support. Ultimately, the conversation calls ministry leaders to examine their motives, root their identity in Christ, and lead others from a place of freedom, trust, and genuine love.
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Sep 1, 2025 • 31min
Practical Tools for Microgroups (feat. Bart Shaw)
Creating a Disciple-Making Culture with Bart Shaw | Disciple Makers Podcast
In this episode of the Disciple Makers Podcast, host Josh Howard speaks with special guest Bart Shaw, disciple-making strategist and campus pastor at Traders Point Christian Church. Bart Shaw shares his journey and insights into cultivating a disciple-making culture in the church through innovative methods like micro groups. These small, high-accountability groups focus on deep, intentional scripture study and practical obedience to God's word. Bart discusses the importance of multiplication, building relationships, and the need for accountability to foster genuine spiritual growth. He also highlights the significance of personal commitment to disciple-making for church leaders. Tune in to discover valuable principles and practical steps that can help you and your church create a thriving disciple-making environment.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:09 Bart Shaw's Background and Journey
02:00 Micro Groups: Concept and Implementation
04:18 Impact and Success Stories of Micro Groups
07:55 Challenges and Accountability in Micro Groups
11:03 Personal Journey and Influences
15:40 The Role of Obedience in Movement
16:25 Challenges in Implementing Discipleship Programs
18:16 Lessons from Martial Arts for Discipleship
19:57 Duckling Discipleship: A Simple Yet Effective Approach
21:51 Principles for Effective Micro Groups
26:48 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Aug 25, 2025 • 48min
How to Multiply Disciples Alongside Your Sunday Service
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Empowering Disciple-Making Movements: A Game-Changer for Churches
Join Bobby Harrington and Josh Howard in an enlightening webinar designed to shift the paradigm of disciple-making within churches. Bringing 16 years of hands-on experience from India, Josh proposes a 'parallel track' methodology that synergizes with existing church programs. This approach aims to cultivate intentional disciple-makers without dismantling the established structure. Delve into actionable insights on fostering rapid multiplication of disciples, addressing the disconnect in modern church culture, and creating a sustainable disciple-making model. Essential for pastors, church leaders, and anyone committed to Jesus-style discipleship, this episode unpacks a strategic pathway to meet the Great Commission in today's context.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
01:53 Josh Howard's Background and Experience
04:28 Defining Disciple Making Movements
06:58 Core Definitions of Discipleship
13:02 The Biblical Basis for Disciple Making
15:24 Challenges in Modern Church Discipleship
18:18 The Parallel Track Approach
26:36 Implementing the Parallel Track
36:08 Q&A and Final Thoughts
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-- What Is Church? And How Important Is It?
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-- Family Discipleship Blueprint: A Year-by-Year Guide to Family Discipleship
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-- Becoming a Disciple Maker
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-- National Study: The State of Disciple Making Churches: A 10 Minute Visual Guide
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-- Reaching & Discipling Women: A Guide to Women’s Ministry in Your Church
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-- The Discipleship Gospel
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-- Disciple-Making Culture
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-- Recreated to Be like God: Making Disciples in the Image of Jesus
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-- King Jesus and the Beauty of Obedience-Based Discipleship
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-- The Disciple Maker's Handbook: Seven Elements of a Discipleship Lifestyle
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