Episodes

  • 64: God Brings Cabbages in the Dessert- Interview with Aila Tasse

    64: God Brings Cabbages in the Dessert- Interview with Aila Tasse
    May 13 2024
    Dry, barren lands that have been resistant to Gospel witness are prime places for a move of God. In this episode, Aila Tasse, author of a new book- Cabbages in the Dessert is the leader of Lifeway Global in Nairobi, Kenya. He shares his story and experiences of multiplying disciples among the unreached of East Africa and beyond and he and Cynthia discuss what it means to work in these resistant parts of the world. https://lifewayglobal.org/
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    42 mins
  • 63: Why is My House or Micro-church Not Thriving?

    63: Why is My House or Micro-church Not Thriving?
    May 6 2024
    In today's episode, Cynthia dives into a diagnosis as to why many house or micro-churches get stuck and become inward rather than multiplying and starting other groups.
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    22 mins
  • 62: Multiplying Jesus Disciples in Your Local Church & Beyond - Interview with Jerry Dirmann

    62: Multiplying Jesus Disciples in Your Local Church & Beyond - Interview with Jerry Dirmann
    Apr 30 2024
    How do you motivate church members to make disciples among the lost? Disciple multiplication sounds great, but how do I make a transition from a church growth model to a multiplication model? Today we have on the podcast, Jerry Dirmann, a pastor and leader of a network of churches. A few years ago, he began this transition and has seen incredible fruit as ordinary church members are becoming disciple-makers, starting groups of new disciples and leading many into a relationship with Jesus. For more information about the resources Jerry has developed go to www.jesusdisciple.com .
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    52 mins
  • 61: Making Disciples in Hierarchical Cultures

    61: Making Disciples in Hierarchical Cultures
    Apr 22 2024
    In this episode, Cynthia speaks from her experience working in Asia for 3 decades about how to adapt to culture in disciple-making among those from hierarchical cultures. She answers questions about younger people discipling those who are older, or those of low status discipling those of higher status.
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    23 mins
  • 60: What in the World is APEST? Interview with Neil Cole

    60: What in the World is APEST? Interview with Neil Cole
    Apr 15 2024
    On today's episode Cynthia talks with Neil Cole about APEST (Apostle, Pastor, Evangelist, Shepherd, Teacher) and how these five gifts work together in movements. Falling into this in their team, kind of by accident, they realized the power of seeing each of these function as we plant churches and multiply disciples. Neil's books are available on Amazon.com.
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    49 mins
  • 59: When Disciples Lack Commitment to a Meeting

    59: When Disciples Lack Commitment to a Meeting
    Apr 11 2024

    Not everyone who joins your discipleship group is highly committed. Sometimes groups dwindle or discontinue as interest lags. In this episode, Cynthia shares tips on how to encourage participants to be more committed to the group and some questions to ask yourself if this is a problem you experience.
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    23 mins
  • 58: Honest Talk About Movements- Are the Claims Exaggerated?

    58: Honest Talk About Movements- Are the Claims Exaggerated?
    Apr 2 2024

    In this episode, Cynthia answers tough questions about DMM/CPM and movement claims and addresses the realities that exist in movement work. Get ready for honest, but encouraging talk from someone who knows the realities, both good and bad, in the movement and disciple multiplication world.
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    24 mins
  • 57: Discovering the Discover App with Ian

    57: Discovering the Discover App with Ian
    Mar 26 2024
    Technology and disciple-making came together for Ian when he and his wife begin to ask if there were any websites or apps that shared simple discovery stories. In this episode, Cynthia speaks with the visionary and developer of a popular disciple-making app that is easy to use and available in 25 languages.
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    42 mins