The KC Underground Podcast

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.

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.