The KC Underground Podcast

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

The podcast discusses the importance of long-term disciple-making in urban contexts, emphasizing intentional and heavy investment in those being disciples. It explores misconceptions about speed and highlights challenges and expectations. It also emphasizes investing time for multiplication through individual investment in microchurches and promoting coaching and networking opportunities for missionaries.

Today we wanted to invite you to consider financially partnering with the Kansas City Underground. This is not something that we have made a practice with this podcast, nor will we regularly do this into the future. We did want to take this moment, this year, to invite you to consider a one-time or recurring gift to the KC Underground on Giving Tuesday. Thanks for your continued support for the work we're doing to multiply disciples in this city and beyond. 

Rick Bush, leader engaging the broken, poor, and marginalized, discusses his experiences working with the homeless community, the power of God's plan in unexpected situations, repentance and reconciliation in marginalized communities, and tips for starting a street church. The importance of consistency and having a Gospel presence in the homeless community is emphasized.

Chris Conrad, a key leader in Share the Hope, shares his perspective on engaging with the broken, marginalized, and poor. They discuss starting movements in urban areas, witnessing miracles and selfless acts, lessons learned while working with the homeless, cultivating empathy and serving the marginalized, and the transformation and pursuit of Jesus in ministry.

The podcast discusses the significance of disciple-making movements in urban contexts, focusing on the importance of starting with the broken, poor, and marginalized. They highlight Jesus' example of prioritizing the marginalized, emphasize the need to avoid labeling people, and explore the transformative work happening among marginalized groups in Kansas City.

Experienced practitioner of disciple-making movements in urban contexts, Rob Wegner, joins Cory and Brian to discuss the power of affinity groups. They share personal stories, including Martha's inspiring journey, to illustrate the impact of affinity in building communities. They also explore shifts in perception of ministry, the role of God in unlocking opportunities, and the interconnectedness of passion, gifts, and story in discovering one's purpose.

Guest Michael Rojas shares his miraculous story of transformation and how God is using him to reach others like himself. Topics include the importance of sharing personal stories for evangelism, understanding worthiness and identity in Christ, breaking free and surrendering to Jesus, the negative effects of prison, and the power of God and the gospel of the Kingdom.

Michael Rojas, a local leader in Kansas City, shares his incredible journey from gang life and incarceration to disciple-making and ministry among similar communities. Topics discussed include the transformative power of Jesus, the role of affinity groups in reaching individuals, and the themes of repentance and restoration.

Stacy Gaskins, Director of Translocal Movements for Tampa Underground, discusses affinity-based disciple-making movements in urban environments, including the importance of aligning with people who share similar passions. They explore unique activities within disciple-making movements and challenges faced by a ministry in Tampa that focuses on reaching women in the sex industry. The impact of the ministry is acknowledged in witnessing women come to faith and make positive life changes.