#57: Why One On One Discipleship Is Not The Best Strategy
Season 1 - June 17th, 2024

#57: Why One On One Discipleship Is Not The Best Strategy

In this episode of the Making Disciples Podcast, Robby and Chris break down one on one discipleship vs groups of three to five. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why 1 on 1 groups often don't reproduce. How 2 Timothy provides Biblical evidence for discipling in groups. Why groups of three to five are much easier to manage than one on one. Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast): "It's difficult to change a discipleship model that you've always done." - @rgallaty "When you disciple in a group, you avoid the ping pong match of discipleship." - @rgallaty "When you introduce a group of more people, you start to journey together." - @rgallaty "Discipleship is not discipleship unless it replicates." - @rgallaty This Episode's Sponsor: Feeling unequipped for marriage ministry? Woo Marriage is here to help. Backed by research and designed with your church in mind, Woo Marriage provides Christ-centered marriage coaching for your entire church. Get your first month free with offer code LEADERSHIP at WooMarriage.com/FreeTrial. Additional Resources: Discipleship Blueprint Training Digital Download Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network Disciplemaking Jumpstart Groups Answers Podcast Help Us Grow the Podcast: Please subscribe Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.

Making Disciples Podcast
#57: Why One On One Discipleship Is Not The Best Strategy
In this episode of the Making Disciples Podcast, Robby and Chris break down one on one discipleship vs groups of three to five.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

  • Why 1 on 1 groups often don’t reproduce.
  • How 2 Timothy provides Biblical evidence for discipling in groups.
  • Why groups of three to five are much easier to manage than one on one.

Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

  • “It’s difficult to change a discipleship model that you’ve always done.” – @rgallaty
  • “When you disciple in a group, you avoid the ping pong match of discipleship.” – @rgallaty
  • “When you introduce a group of more people, you start to journey together.” – @rgallaty
  • “Discipleship is not discipleship unless it replicates.” – @rgallaty

This Episode’s Sponsor:

  • Feeling unequipped for marriage ministry? Woo Marriage is here to help. Backed by research and designed with your church in mind, Woo Marriage provides Christ-centered marriage coaching for your entire church. Get your first month free with offer code LEADERSHIP at WooMarriage.com/FreeTrial.

Additional Resources:

Help Us Grow the Podcast:





Episode Transcript
In this episode of the Making Disciples Podcast, Robby and Chris break down one on one discipleship vs groups of three to five.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

  • Why 1 on 1 groups often don’t reproduce.
  • How 2 Timothy provides Biblical evidence for discipling in groups.
  • Why groups of three to five are much easier to manage than one on one.

Shareable Quotes (#MakingDisciplesPodcast):

  • “It’s difficult to change a discipleship model that you’ve always done.” – @rgallaty
  • “When you disciple in a group, you avoid the ping pong match of discipleship.” – @rgallaty
  • “When you introduce a group of more people, you start to journey together.” – @rgallaty
  • “Discipleship is not discipleship unless it replicates.” – @rgallaty

This Episode’s Sponsor:

  • Feeling unequipped for marriage ministry? Woo Marriage is here to help. Backed by research and designed with your church in mind, Woo Marriage provides Christ-centered marriage coaching for your entire church. Get your first month free with offer code LEADERSHIP at WooMarriage.com/FreeTrial.

Additional Resources:

Help Us Grow the Podcast:





Expand Transcript