Episodes
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In this second part of the interview with Nik Ripken, author of The Insanity of God and The Insanity of Obedience, Cynthia and Nik talk about how we define persecution, the challenge of sharing our faith in the West, and the role fear plays in our lives. He gives an exhortation and encouragement to those in persecuted situations and shares about new resources coming available soon.
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In this two-part interview with Nik Ripken, author of The Insanity of God and The Insanity of Obedience, Cynthia dives deep into the topic of persecution. Is persecution normal? Is the Western Christian response to persecution appropriate? We discuss this and more in part one.
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We’re back! In this first episode after a short break, Cynthia talks about the destination of our spiritual journey toward transformation. She’ll share about the ups and downs on the journey to see breakthrough and greater fruit among the lost and how remembering the end-vision is Jesus not seeing thousands saved keeps us grounded on the journey.
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We live in a go, go, go, world of activity. When is it appropriate to pause your disciple-making and other ministry activities? In this brief episode, Cynthia talks about this and how taking a break or pause can recharge you for the new.
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She also announces the pausing of the Dare to Multiply Podcast for the rest of July and the month of August.
The podcast will resume in September.
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What is the process of moving someone from a new contact to becoming a disciple who makes disciples? On this episode, we are talking with Matt Ulrich of Greenhouse Church in Florida about the pathway of discipleship and how it works.
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What is God doing among Muslims who are coming to faith? How do you share the Good News with Muslims? On this episode we hear from David Garrison, author of the book Church Planting Movements and A Wind in the House of Islam.
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The Joshua Project has served the Global Body of Christ and missions community for many years in providing lists of unreached people groups and tracking what God is doing among them. Join Cynthia for this insightful interview on how to use this tool effectively and about some of the changes coming to this powerful ministry and website.
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How quickly do I begin to share about Jesus with a new contact? Or with my neighbor? We want to be careful not to drive people away from us or cause them to put up walls that are hard to later tear down. At the same time, if we never share about Jesus, no one will become a disciple. In this episode, Cynthia explores this important issue.
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How do you make disciples among those who are not interested in Christianity, or whose lifestyles seem to contradict the teachings of Jesus? Steven Barr has catalyzed a Disciple Making Movement in the Disney Parks around the world. Castmembers and employees of Disney are experiencing the life-changing love of Jesus and choosing to follow Him and His ways.
Listen in for some of the keys and principles that God is using to bringing about this amazing transformation.
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Accountability can be a scary word for many. Yet learning to practice "friendly accountability" is a key in multiplying disciples. Cynthia shares on this episode about how to make this part of your life and the groups you lead.
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In this episode Cynthia interviews Alan Hirsch, author of 12 books, founding director of Forge Mission Training Network and a thought leader in the world of movements. Describing the six key elements of Movemental Christianity, Hirsch puts Jesus Is Lord at the center of it all. We will explore why this is needed and also some of the ways churches have strayed from this in our world today.
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As human beings, we like to know what to expect. In this episode, Cynthia shares about three things we can expect to face as we pursue the multiplication of disciples and the launching of movements.
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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 Desert 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.
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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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