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S02E01: Why Have We Forgotten Jesus?
Summary: In American culture today it is difficult for most of us to recognize the Jewishness of Jesus. Kicking off the new season Robby and Chris discuss how our false image of Christ can shape the way we learn. Time Stamps: 3:47 (Why have we forgotten Jesus?) 8:28...
S05 E05: Sharing Responsibility in Your Life Group
SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Mike discuss the importance of sharing responsibility among your group members and give some helpful tips on how to do it best. TIME STAMPS: 3:20 Two reasons why you should be sharing responsibility 8:56 The five roles you can invite...
S05E04: Helping People Become Who God Designed Them To Be
SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Mike talk about how to make Life Groups a place where people can become the person God designed them to be. TIME STAMPS: 2:23 The kind of environment we should focus on creating 5:00 Managing your group’s expectations 7:35 Why...
S05 E03: 5 Elements of Life- Changing Discussion
Vick and Mike talk about five things that can help you make the discussion in your Life Groups the kind that facilitates life change. Time Stamps 7:08 Element 1: Word-Centered 9:20 Element 2: Authentic 11:00 Element 3: Conversational 14:47 Element 4:...
S05 E02: Helping People Belong in Your Life Group
Vick and Mike discuss how to make your home a place that makes unbelievers feel welcomed and accepted. Time Stamps 2:10 Why “Belong” is such an important concept 4:46 How do you create a space where people can belong? 13:35 Practical Tips Links Additional Discipleship...
S05 E01: 3 Moments In Life Changing Community
Vick and Mike discuss the three most crucial moments that can help elevate your Life Group to the sort of community that changes lives. Time Stamps 3:45 Why Community is important 8:20 Moment 1: “One Another” 11:25 Moment 2: “You, Too” 14:16 Moment 3: “Aha!" Links 3...
Replicate Round Up for July 1st, 2020
What Isolated People Need The Most From Your Church by Andrea Stephens "A ministry of belonging can be the canvas upon which someone can discern the loving brushstrokes of the Master Artist and embrace their lives as His masterpiece." 3 Thoughts on the Differences...
The Disciple’s Promise: I Will Always Be With You
Before Jesus ascended to the Father, He gave His disciples His last words, His final command. Notice what He says in Matthew 28:18-20, what we call the Great Commission: 18 Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth....
S04 E07: D-Group Multiply Guide – Conversation 4
Time Stamps: 1:30: Encouragement for leaders 4:00: Celebrate and remember 9:00: Commissioning your members out 16:00: Next steps for your new leaders Resources Multiply Guide Registration Form D-Group Starter Guide Replicate D-Group Starter...
S04 E06: How To Invite People To Your D-Group
In this episode, Vick and Mike walk you through how to get an educated, authentic "yes" when inviting people into your D-Group Time Stamps: 2:00 Why this episode is so important 3:15 Your invitation communicates your expectation 5:30 Common mistakes when...
S04 E05: D-Group Multiply Guide – Conversation 3
In this episode, Vick and Mike talk about how to properly set expectations when inviting potential D-Group members. Time Stamps: 3:48 Why we write down multiple names 7:25 Setting the right expectations 14:30 Why setting expectations is so important Resources...
S04 E04: How To Select The Right People For Your Next D-Group
In this episode, Vick and Mike walk you through a strategy you can use for making sure you pick the right people for your next D-Group. Time Stamps: 2:30 What it means to select the right people 8:40 Where to look for D-Group Members 10:48 What to do if you're...
Replicate Round Up for June 16th, 2020
3 Principles For Living On Mission Outside Your Church by Ben Mandrell "If we want to reach non-religious people, we have to reach their kids." Yes, Churches Are Raising Young Leaders—and Yours Can, Too by Karl Vaters "The dominant factor in churches where young...
The Disciple’s Purpose: Bearing Fruit – Part 2
In my last blog post, I talked about the Lord Jesus bearing fruit in and through our lives. As we “abide” in Him, that is, we are vitally connected to Him, He will bear fruit in us (godly character) and through us. That is, we are disciples who make disciples who make...
S04 E03: D-Group Multiply Guide – Conversation 2
In this episode, Vick and Mike walk through pages 8 and 9 of the Multiply Guide, talking all about selecting the right people for your D-Groups. Time Stamps: 2:20 Men and Women of FAITH (p.8) 9:30 The Group Exercise (p.9) 15:30 This Week's Homework 17:20 Begin Having...
#109 Replicate Book: Chapter 1 Audio
In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, you'll listen to chapter 1 of the new Replicate book that is now available. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How the church lost 7 million people What the church is doing to fix it Why discipleship matters Additional...
S04 E02: Am I Ready To Lead a D-Group?
In this episode, Vick and Mike talk about the misconceptions that we have about what it takes to lead a D-Group, and they talk through a few ways to encourage those you are discipling right now to take the next step toward becoming a disciple who makes disciples. Time...
#108 The Product of Disciple-making
In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris continue discussing the concepts behind the Replicate book. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: What spiritual growth looks like in a believer. How to measure success for D-Groups. The MARCS of a disciple....
The Disciple’s Purpose: Bearing Fruit (Pt. 1)
During the summer between my freshman and sophomore year, I lived on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. I had a great summer, classes were easy (a couple of physical education classes and a world geography class as I recall) and lots of time to read the Word and books I...
Replicate Round Up for May 27th, 2020
Made Right by Christ, NOT by Your Church’s Re-opening Plans by Eric Geiger "When we take something other than Christ and make it the source of our identity, it also becomes the source of our unity." The Origional 2020 Is History: 7 New Disruptive Church Trends Every...
S04 E01: D-Group Multiply Guide – Conversation 1
In this episode, Vick and Mike begin walking you through the D-Group Multiply Guide, which will take you step-by-step through the process of replicating a D-Group. This week, they give an overview of the guide itself and walk you through your first conversation: Why,...
#107 The Process of Disciple-Making
In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris discuss the processing of how to make disciples right where you are. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Jesus' plan for discipleship in the New Testament. The overarching concept of what disciplemaking is...
S02 E13: Finding a Rhythm for the Summer
In the final episode of Season 2, Vick and Mike are joined by a very special guest as they talk about the reasons why we should--and ways we can--keep our groups engaged throughout the summer. Time Stamps: 4:05 Why People Often Neglect Meeting During The Summer 7:20...
#106 The Practice of Disciple-Making
In this episode of the Making Disciples podcast, Robby and Chris continue their discussion of the Replicate Book that is coming out in June. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why Robby changed his strategy after a decade of disciple making. Why you must be a disciple...