The KC Underground Podcast

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.

Experienced coach and church planter Zachary Harrod discusses challenges of discipleship in post-Christian context, importance of vulnerability, missionary pathway tools, ongoing coaching in disciple-making movements, and unleashing creativity for growth.

Brian Phipps, Director of Disciples Made, stresses the value of ongoing coaching for disciple-making leaders, focusing on pursuing God-given goals. He emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in coaching relationships and the formation of mission-focused discipleship communities. Phipps encourages coaches to help individuals set specific goals and pursue them with divine guidance.

Sara Jackaway, Director of the Serve Hub with KC Underground, discusses the significance of ongoing coaching in disciple-making movements. She emphasizes the importance of caring for the whole family unit and helping individuals become fully alive in Jesus. Topics include the role of coaching in supporting everyday leaders, the balance between shepherding and prophetic gifting, and the need for coaches to do their own internal work.

The podcast discusses the significance of coaching in disciple-making, focusing on asking open-ended questions and providing ongoing support. They highlight the importance of startup coaching for new movements and the benefits of group coaching for sharing experiences and strategies. The conversation also delves into Jesus' coaching style with his disciples, emphasizing reflection and learning from outcomes.

Exploring the importance of creating agile structures for multiplication in microchurches, focusing on launching new leaders, forming discovery groups, and starting new microchurches. Emphasizing flexibility, creativity, and fostering a sense of family and belonging in the growth journey.

Discussions on building light agile structures in organizations, importance of flexibility and restructuring, introduction of Lightload Leader Starfish concept, Kansas City Underground as a model, conflict resolution, network expansion, postures and skills for decentralized leaders.

Exploring the significance of simple and flexible organizational structures in urban disciple making movements, decentralized gospel planting and organic structures, adaptability in missionary work, urban content and artistic missions, and the evolution of mission hubs in an urban setting. Emphasizing the importance of innovation, adaptation, and creativity in fostering a dynamic team environment.

Gui Fadlalla, a soccer ministry leader, discusses finding key individuals for effective disciple-making. The podcast emphasizes deep investment over quantity, using personal stories and experiences. Gui highlights equipping coaches to be disciple-makers and shifting towards intentional, focused mentorship for impactful results.

Haley Miller and Cory Ozbun discuss the work of Zero Hour in equipping high school students as disciple-makers, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the few to reach the many. They share stories of transformation, talk about reaching the post-Christian generation, and discuss the significance of training camps for spiritual growth.