Real Life Theology Podcast

This episode continues the "Amazing Baptism" series with a scripture-based framework for understanding and teaching baptism, including the story behind a new booklet called "Baptism According to Scripture." Visit RENEW.org to sign up for our email newsletter and be the first to know about new content, books and resources.  https://renew.org/ Check out the following from RENEW.org: Events: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Videos: https://renew.org/media/videos/ Podcasts: https://renew.org/media/podcasts/ Articles: https://renew.org/articles/ Free eBooks: https://renew.org/resources/free-ebooks/ Books: https://renew.org/resources/books/ Audiobooks: https://renew.org/resources/audiobooks/ Sermon Tools: https://renew.org/resources/sermon-tools/ Job Board: https://jobs.renew.org/ Renew University: https://renewuniversity.org/ Real Life Theology Conversations: https://renew.org/rltc/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Be sure to like, subscribe and follow on social media!  You can find us on: Instagram: @the.renew.network  Facebook: Renew.org  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RENEWnetwork Twitter: @therenewnetwork TikTok: the.renew.network  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RENEW

In this episode of the Real Life Theology podcast (Amazing Baptism series), Reggie from Christ Church of the Valley (Phoenix) shares how CCV built a culture that encourages people to follow Jesus and enter the waters of baptism. He outlines practical, transferable principles—anticipation, accessibility, visibility, and relational follow-up—plus tools (Next Step Centers, videos, volunteers, and short discipleship pathways) and real stories and stats that illustrate how to move people from decision to baptism and ongoing discipleship. Visit RENEW.org to sign up for our email newsletter and be the first to know about new content, books and resources.  https://renew.org/ Check out the following from RENEW.org: Events: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Videos: https://renew.org/media/videos/ Podcasts: https://renew.org/media/podcasts/ Articles: https://renew.org/articles/ Free eBooks: https://renew.org/resources/free-ebooks/ Books: https://renew.org/resources/books/ Audiobooks: https://renew.org/resources/audiobooks/ Sermon Tools: https://renew.org/resources/sermon-tools/ Job Board: https://jobs.renew.org/ Renew University: https://renewuniversity.org/ Real Life Theology Conversations: https://renew.org/rltc/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Be sure to like, subscribe and follow on social media!  You can find us on: Instagram: @the.renew.network  Facebook: Renew.org  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RENEWnetwork Twitter: @therenewnetwork TikTok: the.renew.network  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RENEW

Guest Eddie Johnson of Southeast Christian Church explains the church’s “one-at-a-time” evangelism approach and how it produced 4,857 baptisms in a year. He describes the role of student camps, baptism weekends, the Southeast Recovery partnership, and the MOVE discipleship campaign aiming for 10,000 baptisms and new church plants. Visit RENEW.org to sign up for our email newsletter and be the first to know about new content, books and resources.  https://renew.org/ Check out the following from RENEW.org: Events: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Videos: https://renew.org/media/videos/ Podcasts: https://renew.org/media/podcasts/ Articles: https://renew.org/articles/ Free eBooks: https://renew.org/resources/free-ebooks/ Books: https://renew.org/resources/books/ Audiobooks: https://renew.org/resources/audiobooks/ Sermon Tools: https://renew.org/resources/sermon-tools/ Job Board: https://jobs.renew.org/ Renew University: https://renewuniversity.org/ Real Life Theology Conversations: https://renew.org/rltc/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Be sure to like, subscribe and follow on social media!  You can find us on: Instagram: @the.renew.network  Facebook: Renew.org  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RENEWnetwork Twitter: @therenewnetwork TikTok: the.renew.network  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RENEW

Jeff Fall of Mount Gilead Church shares how intentional disciple-making, Decision Sundays, and a practical baptism class helped transform church culture and drive significant growth in baptisms and engagement. He highlights practical shifts—emphasizing beauty, unity, and Jesus—along with recovery ministry, staff alignment, and resources for equipping members to make disciples. Visit RENEW.org to sign up for our email newsletter and be the first to know about new content, books and resources.  https://renew.org/ Check out the following from RENEW.org: Events: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Videos: https://renew.org/media/videos/ Podcasts: https://renew.org/media/podcasts/ Articles: https://renew.org/articles/ Free eBooks: https://renew.org/resources/free-ebooks/ Books: https://renew.org/resources/books/ Audiobooks: https://renew.org/resources/audiobooks/ Sermon Tools: https://renew.org/resources/sermon-tools/ Job Board: https://jobs.renew.org/ Renew University: https://renewuniversity.org/ Real Life Theology Conversations: https://renew.org/rltc/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Be sure to like, subscribe and follow on social media!  You can find us on: Instagram: @the.renew.network  Facebook: Renew.org  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RENEWnetwork Twitter: @therenewnetwork TikTok: the.renew.network  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RENEW

In this episode Adam Brewer of Southwest Church of Christ in Jonesboro, Arkansas, shares how the church saw 81 baptisms in 2025 through Spirit-led discipleship, recovery ministries (Promise House and Breaking Bonds), and intentional small-group mentoring. He reflects on joining the Holy Spirit’s work, the importance of emphasizing baptism, and practical lessons about evangelism, prayer, and discipling new believers. Visit RENEW.org to sign up for our email newsletter and be the first to know about new content, books and resources.  https://renew.org/ Check out the following from RENEW.org: Events: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Videos: https://renew.org/media/videos/ Podcasts: https://renew.org/media/podcasts/ Articles: https://renew.org/articles/ Free eBooks: https://renew.org/resources/free-ebooks/ Books: https://renew.org/resources/books/ Audiobooks: https://renew.org/resources/audiobooks/ Sermon Tools: https://renew.org/resources/sermon-tools/ Job Board: https://jobs.renew.org/ Renew University: https://renewuniversity.org/ Real Life Theology Conversations: https://renew.org/rltc/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Be sure to like, subscribe and follow on social media!  You can find us on: Instagram: @the.renew.network  Facebook: Renew.org  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RENEWnetwork Twitter: @therenewnetwork TikTok: the.renew.network  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RENEW

In this opening episode, Scott Sager introduces Renew.org's Amazing Baptisms series and outlines the history of the Restoration Movement, explaining the origins and divergence of the Churches of Christ and the Independent Christian Church. The episode highlights baptismal evangelism, shared beliefs like believers' baptism and weekly Lord's Supper observance, and the growing collaboration between these groups as they rediscover common ground and learn from one another. Visit RENEW.org to sign up for our email newsletter and be the first to know about new content, books and resources.  https://renew.org/ Check out the following from RENEW.org: Events: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Videos: https://renew.org/media/videos/ Podcasts: https://renew.org/media/podcasts/ Articles: https://renew.org/articles/ Free eBooks: https://renew.org/resources/free-ebooks/ Books: https://renew.org/resources/books/ Audiobooks: https://renew.org/resources/audiobooks/ Sermon Tools: https://renew.org/resources/sermon-tools/ Job Board: https://jobs.renew.org/ Renew University: https://renewuniversity.org/ Real Life Theology Conversations: https://renew.org/rltc/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Be sure to like, subscribe and follow on social media!  You can find us on: Instagram: @the.renew.network  Facebook: Renew.org  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RENEWnetwork Twitter: @therenewnetwork TikTok: the.renew.network  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RENEW

Mark Moore on Discipleship: From Written Scripture to Jesus and the Spoken Word Bobby introduces Bible teacher and author Mark Moore (Core 52), who speaks on discipling people through Scripture in a church context where many are new to the Bible. Moore explains barriers to Bible engagement and describes reducing biblical essentials to 52 core verses, then highlights three passages about Scripture: 2 Timothy 3,, Hebrews 4 (logos, pointing to Jesus as the living Word), and Ephesians 6. He warns against using Bible knowledge to impress rather than to obey and emphasizes memorization as a tool for meditation, sharing a story of a young woman helped by memorizing Romans 8. 00:00 Introducing Mark Moore 01:11 Why Discipleship Matters 01:40 Phoenix Church Growth Stories 04:42 Making Bible Language Accessible 06:17 Why the Bible Feels Intimidating 07:30 Core 52 Simplifying Scripture 08:38 Torah Scroll Reverence 11:22 Scripture Is God Breathed 13:04 Logos Points to Jesus 17:29 Rhema Spoken Word Power 19:30 Devils Tactics and Truth 21:07 Using Scripture Against Temptation 24:13 Memorization That Heals 28:48 Why We Remember What Matters 30:09 Biblical Vocabulary Shapes Culture 30:25 Jesus Shaped Language 31:25 Amen Amen Explained 32:23 Grace And Peace Greeting 33:04 Losing Biblical Vocabulary 34:24 Identity And Human Dignity 35:24 Discipleship Carrying Cross 37:00 Panel Joins The Stage 39:33 Bible Hunger In India 41:54 Reaching Non Readers 45:34 Why Memorize Scripture 48:17 From Knowledge To Obedience 50:15 Corporate Application Systems 54:09 Information Overload AI 58:50 Practical Memory Method 01:02:51 Wisdom Over Knowledge Wrap Visit Renew.org to sign up for our email newsletter and be the first to know about new content, books and resources.  https://renew.org/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Get our Premium podcast feed featuring all the breakout sessions from the RENEW gathering early.  https://reallifetheologypodcast.supercast.com/  Be sure to like, subscribe and follow on social media!  You can find us on: Instagram: @the.renew.network  Facebook: Renew.org  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RENEWnetwork Twitter: @therenewnetwork TikTok: the.renew.network  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RENEW

Ajai Lall shares his personal background and the history of the Restoration Movement, explaining why he believes it calls the church back to the New Testament blueprint: Christ as head, Scripture as final authority, and a commitment to unity and missional disciple making. He highlights the movement's 19th‑century origins, its core principles — Christ alone, Scripture alone, unity in essentials, liberty in opinions, love in all things — and the emphasis on evangelism, self‑supporting churches, and practical mission work in India and beyond.   Visit Renew.org to sign up for our email newsletter and be the first to know about new content, books and resources.  https://renew.org/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Get our Premium podcast feed featuring all the breakout sessions from the RENEW gathering early.  https://reallifetheologypodcast.supercast.com/  Be sure to like, subscribe and follow on social media!  You can find us on: Instagram: @the.renew.network  Facebook: Renew.org  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RENEWnetwork Twitter: @therenewnetwork TikTok: the.renew.network  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RENEW

Josh and Lashi Howard share a message challenging listeners to live as true disciples who make disciples across generations. This episode exposes the cost, courage, and transformative power of life-on-life discipleship, prayer, and immediate obedience. Listeners are invited to examine their own faith, commit to training and releasing others, and join in prayer and sacrificial action so one obedient life can spark revival in families, communities, and nations.   Visit Renew.org to sign up for our email newsletter and be the first to know about new content, books and resources.  https://renew.org/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Get our Premium podcast feed featuring all the breakout sessions from the RENEW gathering early.  https://reallifetheologypodcast.supercast.com/  Be sure to like, subscribe and follow on social media!  You can find us on: Instagram: @the.renew.network  Facebook: Renew.org  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RENEWnetwork Twitter: @therenewnetwork TikTok: the.renew.network  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RENEW

Building a Disciple Making Church: One-to-One, Scripture, and Multi-Generational Ministry In this session, Matt Wilson shares how Ecclesia Christian Church grew over 11 years from a living-room gathering to more than 2,000 weekly attendees by centering everything on discipleship and community rather than platform-building or treating churches as stepping stones. He emphasizes loyalty to where God places leaders, warns against rushing small groups without qualified leadership, and advocates one-to-one discipleship, slow leader development, and resisting “terrorist” pressure tactics from demanding members. Ecclesia built clear pathways (DNA/core classes), discipleship-oriented serving teams, and an annual Easter-to-Pentecost churchwide 40-day disciple-making initiative with prayer, fasting, meals, and baptisms. Tina describes “Step Into Scripture,” a reproducible whole-Bible, yearly reading and table-leader model that builds biblical literacy across the body. They highlight integrating all generations, empowering students (including “Student Takeover”), and honoring every ability through ministries like Shine for special needs, aiming to equip the church to reproduce disciples. 00:00 Welcome and Warmup 00:54 Discipleship First Church 02:56 Faithfulness Over Platforms 05:27 Small Places Big Impact 06:44 Groups Versus One to One 08:49 Slow Leadership Pipeline 12:02 Serve Teams as Discipleship 13:20 Forty Day Churchwide Push 15:23 Step Into Scripture Model 21:07 One Body All Generations 25:01 Special Needs Shine Ministry 28:35 Maturity Milk and Meat 31:59 Discipleship Come With Me 36:03 Panel Family Culture QandA 45:51 Empowering Youth Takeover 50:31 Women and the Word 51:38 Closing Affirmation Visit Renew.org to sign up for our email newsletter and be the first to know about new content, books and resources.  https://renew.org/ Check out the following from RENEW.org: Events: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Videos: https://renew.org/media/videos/ Podcasts: https://renew.org/media/podcasts/ Articles: https://renew.org/articles/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Get our Premium podcast feed featuring all the breakout sessions from the RENEW gathering early.  https://reallifetheologypodcast.supercast.com/  Be sure to like, subscribe and follow on social media!  You can find us on: Instagram: @the.renew.network  Facebook: Renew.org  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RENEWnetwork Twitter: @therenewnetwork TikTok: the.renew.network  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RENEW