The KC Underground Podcast

Norris Williams discusses empowering insider leaders in disciple making movements, emphasizing the need for humility and identity. These principles can be applied in urban environments to help individuals find their purpose in the kingdom of God. The chapter also explores the importance of listening to God and avoiding reliance on methods or techniques.

In this conversation, Brian and Cory discuss the importance of prioritizing inside leaders in urban disciple making movements. They highlight the complexity of cities, which are made up of millions of cultures and subcultures. They emphasize the need to find and raise up leaders who belong to these various subcultures and can effectively reach their own people. The conversation explores the role of outside leaders in supporting and empowering inside leaders, as well as the importance of mobilizing believers in the city. The discussion concludes with reflections on leadership and the need to redefine traditional notions of leadership.

Zach Duke, a leader who emphasizes servant-hearted leadership and passing on the ministry to others, discusses the importance of modeling servant-hearted leadership and passing on the ministry to others. He highlights the need for leaders to prioritize intimacy with Jesus and trust in His goodness. Zach also explores the tension between organic and intentional growth in leadership development and encourages listeners to have faith in a mighty God and to obey Jesus in all things.

Former criminal turned follower of Christ and leader in Share the Hope ministry in Kansas City, Hudson, shares his background and transformation. He emphasizes the importance of letting go of control and going with the flow, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide actions. Hudson encourages listeners to embrace their circumstances and show hope in their everyday lives.

The podcast explores the importance of developing servant-hearted leaders who replicate Jesus' leadership. It discusses the difference between Western leadership and Jesus' model, reflecting on the significance of this concept in creating movements. The speakers also discuss technical difficulties, reflections on God using ordinary people, leadership and the desire for significance, and explore the themes of servant leadership and humility displayed by Jesus in the Gospel of John.

Cynthia Anderson, a global catalyst for disciple-making, discusses the importance of one-on-one mentoring relationships in urban movements. She explores the differences between city and rural environments, emphasizing the impact of multiculturalism. Anderson also highlights the multiplier's mindset and its role in discipleship, showcasing the 17 shifts in thinking outlined in her book.

Michael Sherwin, primary driver behind the study of global movements, explores the shift from one-on-one disciple-making to group disciple making. They discuss the individualistic paradigm of discipleship, the importance of investing in one-on-one relationships for developing leaders, and the significance of mentoring in today's society.

The podcast explores the strategy of investing one-on-one in disciple-making relationships that multiply. They discuss the tension between individual relationships and reaching groups, alternative approaches to disciple making, the importance of one-on-one relationships in cities, and practical tips for intentional investment.

Lee Wood, a global disciple-making catalyst, shares insights on long-term disciple making, characteristics of urban disciple-making movements, and the importance of qualitative discipleship over quantitative discipleship in movement-building. He also discusses the role of trauma healing in discipleship and the significance of long-term relationships and hub teams.

Cory and Brian interview Danielle Best, a disciple-making leader in New York City. In the previous episode, we began to explore the observation made by Two Four Eight that in urban movements, a potential strategy is to invest heavily, intentionally, and long-term into those they disciple. Danielle and her family have leaned into the realities and complexities of this observation in one of the world's largest cities. In this episode, we'll get her unique insight on disciple-making in the highly urban context.  "To be spiritual family, you actually have to go through some stuff together!" - Danielle Best