The KC Underground Podcast

Explore the fascinating relational circles of Jesus, from the crowds to intimate one-on-one moments with His Father. The conversation emphasizes integrating relationships rather than keeping them segmented, sparking deeper connections. Discover the vital role of the 72 disciples and how intentional community-building can counter modern loneliness. Delve into practical strategies for fostering trust and meaningful dialogues in disciple-making. This insightful discussion inspires listeners to create safe spaces for spiritual growth and transformative conversations.

Cory and Brian dive into the transformative Matthew 28 Exercise, a tool for exploring Jesus' Great Commission. They discuss shifting church paradigms towards a movement mentality in disciple-making. The conversation highlights the biblical command to 'go' and the necessity of reducing hesitations in discipleship. They critique the traditional approach to baptism, advocating for empowering all believers to baptize. Accountability is spotlighted as essential for effective discipleship, encouraging listeners to take actionable steps in their faith journey.

In this discussion, the hosts delve into the vital role of ongoing team learning in urban disciple-making movements. They share humorous anecdotes, including a biking mishap, while emphasizing the shift from traditional training to dynamic, experiential learning. The conversation highlights challenges in fostering collaboration among expanding teams and the need for innovative strategies to strengthen connections. They also reflect on the delicate balance between organizational commitments and community engagement, aiming for practical, inclusive conversations.

Exploring the importance of starting with underlying biblical principles to guide adaptive practices in urban disciple-making movements. Discussing the challenges of avoiding a 'silver bullet' approach and focusing on core principles over repeating programs. Highlighting the significance of aligning tools with biblical foundations and balancing core beliefs with contextual experimentation.

Cayden Sommer and Sam Leichty from Awaken share their passion for disciple-making movements. They discuss personal faith journeys, family transformation, and strategies for outreach. The podcast explores the mission of incorporating family members into Jesus and mobilizing young adults for mission in Kansas City.

Morgan Greer, a KC Underground Hub director, discusses his journey from baseball player to missionary, emphasizing decentralized disciple-making. He shares insights on coaching and supporting discipleship, transitioning roles, building spiritual families, listening to God's guidance, and fostering relationships with non-believers.

Nick Herringshaw, a network leader in the Twin Cities area, discusses the importance of leading by example in disciple-making, sharing his journey of relational evangelism in Frogtown. He emphasizes the need for leaders to actively engage in disciple-making practices to stay radical in faith, reflecting on impactful evangelism stories and the challenges of balancing leadership responsibilities while remaining passionate about helping others.

Leaders should actively engage with the lost and broken themselves. Believers balance development and pioneering work, staying fresh in the harvest. Regular evaluation and adaptation of tools are essential. Emphasizing unity, balance, and intentional community outreach is key.

Darryl Answer, a coach and hub director, discusses coaching ordinary people in New Community. They talk about challenges, importance of imagination, and helping people see the bigger picture of God's work. Emphasizes transformative impact of coaching in shaping movements and communities, exploring diverse community contexts, and coaching leaders during the pandemic. Highlights the role of coaching in disciple-making movements, drawing inspiration from Moana.

Expert coach Wendy McWherter discusses the nine competencies of coaching, the importance of a coaching mindset, and the theological foundation of coaching. The conversation explores practical applications of coaching in everyday life and the potential impact of integrating coaching into training programs for disciple-makers.