The Saturate Podcast

If we are going to return to disciple-making, we need to make a shift from merely informing people to equipping ministers. Part of that process is considering the diversity of our equipping. Are we equipping people in the way Paul instructed the church in Ephesus? He was clear that if we are to grow up into a full expression of who Jesus is, we need to be equipped by apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teachers. One person equipping the many will never lead to a full expression of Jesus. We need all the people gifts equipping all of the people of God.

In this second of ten episodes, we consider the first of the five shifts we must make to return to disciple-making. We need to shift from just reaching people to making disciples who make disciples. To accomplish that, we must build an effective disciple-making pathway that leads and develops people through a formation process. We'll explore the various stages, starting with moving from spiritually dead to becoming a spiritual infant in the faith. Next, we help spiritual infants grow up into spiritual children who will mature to spiritual young adults and eventually be sent out to be spiritual parents who can lead their own spiritual families. This kind of pathway requires spiritual grandparents who create equipping environments for multi-generational disciple-making disciples. Listen in and consider how you might build and strengthen a disciple-making pathway in your context.

In this, the first of ten episodes, we consider the first of the five shifts we must make to return to disciple-making. We need to shift from just reaching people to making disciples. However, we cannot make what we cannot state. What is your definition of a disciple? Does it sound like what Jesus called His first disciples to? In this episode, we consider the essence of what a disciple of Jesus is, with the goal of helping you clarify your own definition for your context.

Exploring the vision of Gospel Saturation and restoring humanity as God's image bearers. Emphasizing unity in the church for city-wide impact, empowering disciples and nurturing leaders, and building a healthy leadership culture. Starting small for gospel saturation and an invitation to support and engage in this transformative work.

The podcast discusses the shift from reaching people to making disciples, emphasizing the importance of intentionally sharing what one has learned. It explores creating connections with neighbors and engaging in meaningful conversations. The speaker also shares their experience with sports and promotes upcoming resources and webinars on disciple-making.

So many leaders want to see more disciples of Jesus equipped to make disciples in everyday life. However, far too much of our so-called equipping is only informing people. And sadly, we are not equipping with all the gifts

Many leaders and churches have given church planting a try but have not always experienced great success. In many cases, it is because they were trying to do it all alone. We all need greater collaboration...

People simply attending events or groups will not lead to disciple-making disciples. People need to engage in genuine loving attachment to God

The podcast discusses the importance of emotional and spiritual health in church leadership, the significance of healthy attachment and love towards oneself, and explores the three questions asked by God in Genesis chapter three. It also emphasizes the importance of embracing feelings and seeking God's presence.

It’s far too common to care for everyone else in need around you and neglect yourself until it's too late. Yet Jesus calls us to take care of and find rest for our souls...