Group Leader Podcast: Recent Episodes
Replicate Ministries
SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie talk about how to best navigate leading groups during the summer, even if it looks a little bit different. TIME STAMPS:
2:30 Why is the summer such an important time to not take off? 6:20 How can you find a rhythm for your group during the summer? 9:50 What is a practical rhythm for Life Group leaders during the summer? 13:05 What is a practical rhythm for D-Group leaders during the summer?
LINKS:
Summer opportunities for students Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie are joined by Grant Haun, a therapist at Lantern Lane Farm in Mount Juliet, TN, to discuss how to spot and work with people suffering from depression. TIME STAMPS:
3:00 What is the difference between sadness and depression? 6:45 What are signs we can look for? 8:50 How do you help someone who doesn’t see that they are depressed? 14:45 How do you approach this issue with youth?
LINKS:
Click to email Grant if you would like to set up an appointment. A list of support groups that Long Hollow offers Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie are joined by Scarlet McGlasson, the women’s Member Care minister at Long Hollow, to understand how to identify anxiety in a friend or even in ourselves. TIME STAMPS:
1:50 What is the difference between normal worry and unhealthy anxiety? 4:00 What are some signs that someone in your group might be struggling with anxiety? 8:00 What should we do if we see signs that they might not see in themselves? 12:05 How do you address anxiety with Middle and High School students? 17:30 Where should we point someone for additional help?
LINKS:
The Anxious Christian by Rhett Smith Get Out Of Your Head by Jennie Allen A list of support groups that Long Hollow offers Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
SUMMARY: Last week, Vick and Julie talked with Russell Irwin about how to identify someone who might need more than the group can offer them. This week, they talk about how you can best care for that person. TIME STAMPS:
1:55 When you know additional help is needed, how can you lovingly approach that person? 6:50 Is there ever a time when someone needs to step back from Life Group or D-Group? 10:25 What are some signs that you should look for that it’s time for a conversation like this? 12:55 When you’re helping someone through a difficult season, how much do you tell the group? 18:30 What are some healthy boundaries we should set up for ourselves so that we can walk alongside people for the long haul?
LINKS:
A list of support groups that Long Hollow offers Healthy Group Guidelines episode Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
SUMMARY: Vick and Julie are joined again by Care Pastor Russell Irwin to begin a conversation about how to identify someone who needs a little bit more help than the group is able to provide. TIME STAMPS:
2:18 Why is a group not always the best place for people in certain situations? 3:20 How do you know when someone needs more help than a group can give? 9:00 What are some signs that you should look for? 14:55 What are some environments better suited for someone like this in this season? 17:40 If a group leader needs help, what should they do?
LINKS:
A list of support groups that Long Hollow offers Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie are joined by Care Pastor Russell Irwin to talk about how to identify and navigate crisis situations in your groups. TIME STAMPS:
2:15 How would you define a crisis, and what are some identifying characteristics? 5:00 What do you do if a member comes to you needing help? 9:40 What should we do when we don’t know what to do? 14:00 How do you know when to refer to professional help? 17:15 What do you do when you see the crisis but they don’t?
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Books Russell mentioned:
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Seeing With New Eyes Speaking Truth In Love
Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie introduce the Life Group Pulse Check: a resource to help you evaluate the health of your Life Group.
TIME STAMPS:
1:45 Why is it important to take time to assess how your Life Group is doing? 5:00 Where did the Pulse Check come from, and how do we use it? 10:15 Highlights from the Pulse Check
LINKS:
Life Group Pulse Check Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie get specific in how we can best care for those in our groups, whether they are D-Groups or Life Groups.
TIME STAMPS:
1:55 Why is caring for your group important? 5:00 What is the difference caring for your group makes? 7:40 What are some practical ways to care for your group?
LINKS:
Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie talk about the principles that should guide the way you facilitate group discussion.
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4:40 Speak for ourselves, not for others 6:00 Listen more than we speak 8:10 Support one another, don’t fix each other 11:00 Consider how our comments help foster a safe and authentic environment 13:25 Keep what is shared with the group confidential
LINKS:
A Handy One-Sheet Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie discuss how to navigate what ultimately ends up being a complicated topic--if you should let someone join your D-Group after it has already begun.
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1:50 If someone asked to join your D-Group after it has started, would you let them? 5:40 How should you say “no”? 8:45 How do we navigate the tension between wanting to let someone in but also to protect the relationships we’ve already formed? 13:56 Is there a time it would work to bring someone new in?
LINKS:
Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie talk about the tricky question of what the right balance between prioritizing grace and emphasizing commitment is when it comes to your D-Group members.
TIME STAMPS:
3:30 What is the danger of not prioritizing grace? 6:30 What is the danger of not prioritizing commitment? 13:30 How can we balance both well?
LINKS:
Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie discuss how and when to introduce books into your D-Group. They also share a few recommendations about a few books that you could use if you’re looking to get started.
TIME STAMPS:
2:30 Some guiding principles for introducing books into your D-Group 6:30 Helpful ways to introduce outside books into your D-Group 8:00 A few book and resource recommendations
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Book recommendations:
What is the Gospel? By Greg Gilbert Firmly Planted by Robby Gallaty Spiritual Disciplines by Donald Whitney Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges Journey Into God’s Word by Duvall and Hays Gospel Centered Life by Thune and Walker Disciple Her by Kandi Gallaty Biblical Femininity by Christie Cole
Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie discuss the best ways to help your D-Group Members bond with—and trust—one another.
TIME STAMPS:
4:20 Why we should foster moments for people to connect 8:15 Helpful ways to get your group to connect 15:40 Things that prevent connections from happening
LINKS:
Vick’s Spiritual Inventory Worksheet Julie’s Spiritual Inventory Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
SUMMARY: In this episode, Chris and Vick talk about the best ways to teach your D-Group members how to memorize Scripture
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2:50 Why is Scripture Memory important? 6:00 What are some tips for memorizing Scripture? 12:08 How do you find the line between legalism and license? 17:00 What if someone in your group is resistant to memorizing Scripture?
LINKS:
Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church. If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Chris share some tips on when and how to implement a “Pulse Check” during the course of your D-Group.
TIME STAMPS:
2:30 - Why is it important to intentionally reflect on the health of your D-Group? 9:00 - What is the Pulse Check? 14:30 - Tips for navigating difficult Pulse Check discussions
LINKS:
Long Hollow D-Group Pulse Check Replicate D-Group Pulse Check Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church. If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Chris talk about how to prepare for, get through, and start strong after the holiday season.
TIME STAMPS:
4:00 A few general principles for both Life Groups and D-Groups 9:40 How to help Life Group Leaders navigate the Holidays 13:30 How to help D-Group Leaders navigate the Holidays
LINKS:
Life Group Multiply Guide Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Chris share some tips on how to create a welcoming environment for new guests in your Life Group
TIME STAMPS:
4:00 Where to start when considering creating a newcomer-friendly group 6:50 The most influential things you can do to make sure a new person sticks around 11:46 Subtle things that may be off-putting for a new person
LINKS:
Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Chris share some tips on how to incorporate childcare in your Life Group environment.
TIME STAMPS:
2:00 - What attitude should we have about childcare? 6:50 - What expectations should we have about childcare? 11:50 - What are some best practices that you have experienced with childcare?
LINKS:
Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Chris talk about how to face conflict in your groups in a way that restores people and helps them look more like Jesus.
TIME STAMPS
2:05 What is the difference between calling up and calling out? 6:00 What is the leader’s responsibility when you see sin in a D-Group member? 9:50 What are some practical ways we can call our group members up?
LINKS
Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
SUMMARY: In this episode,Vick and Chris talk about how to ask great questions and facilitate discussion like a pro in your Life Group.
TIME STAMPS:
2:30 Keep it Word-Centered and Conversational 7:00 Keep it Authentic, Application-Focused, and Newcomer-Friendly 12:40 Final Tips
LINKS:
Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
SUMMARY: In this episode,Vick and Chris talk about how to take your D-Group past surface level issues when it comes to encouragement, accountability, and improvement. TIME STAMPS:
0:55 Examples of surface-level issues 3:15 How do I create a safe environment for people to be transparent? o 10:20 How do we move beyond surface-level issues? 16:05 How do I encourage members to continue to grow?
LINKS:
Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church. If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
SUMMARY: In this episode,Vick and Chris talk about ways to make sure your D- Group meets in a timely manner, and explain a few ways to help keep discussions on track. TIME STAMPS:
0:30 Introducing Chris Swain and kicking off Season 6 4:10 What are some ways that you can structure your group to help keep you on track? 6:30 A few time benchmarks for your D-Group 13:20 What do you do to help your group members commit to the D-Group’s time frame? 18:30 What are some helpful leadership tips to help leaders “reign in”groups that regularly go too long?
LINKS:
Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church. If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
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SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Mike show you how to prepare for one of the most important nights in your monthly rhythm: the Hangout Night.
TIME STAMPS:
2:42 What is a Hangout Night? 08:00 Pray, Invest, Invite 11:00 Preparing for your Hangout Night 15:40 What happens if nobody we invite comes? 17:00 What comes next?
LINKS: The Life Group 30 Day Startup Guide Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church. If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Mike walk you through the third week of your Life Group and help you shape it into an outward-focused evangelistic tool as well as an edifying community for those already involved. TIME STAMPS:
3:40 How to use Icebreaker Questions 7:00 How to make your group welcoming and accepting 12:10 How to navigate slow-going groups 14:50 Who’s Your One?
LINKS:
The Life Group 30 Day Startup Guide Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church
If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com
Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church Join the Replicate Network: A guide and support system to help your church thrive. Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders
SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Mike walk you through the second week of the Life Group 30 Day Startup Guide
TIME STAMPS:
4:45 Establishing the flow of group time 8:07 Why we want to invest in the group members 10:00 Engaging your members to serve the group 12:30 Planning to join or start a D-Group
LINKS:
The Life Group 30 Day Startup Guide Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church Join the Replicate Network: A guide and support system to help your church thrive. Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders
SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Mike walk you through your first week in the Life Group Startup guide.
TIME STAMPS:
1:16 Introducing the 30-Day Startup 5:05 What to accomplish on Week 1 9:30 How and why to set expectations
LINKS:
The Life Group 30 Day Startup Guide Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church Join the Replicate Network: A guide and support system to help your church thrive. Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders
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 people to take 15:40 How to encourage people to serve
LINKS:
Click here to receive Replicate’s discipleship resources for your home, group, and church. Join the Replicate Network: A guide and support system to help your church thrive. Resources for Long Hollow Group Leaders
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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 D-Groups are crucial within your Life Group 11:00 A practical scenario
LINKS:
Join the Replicate Network Long Hollow Group Leader Resources Discipleship Resources for your home, group, and church
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: Application-Driven 18:00 Element 5: Newcomer-Friendly
Links
Additional Discipleship Resources
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If you are a church pastor looking for a guide and support system to help you implement discipleship in your church, join our Replicate Network at replicatenetwork.com.
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 Resources
If you want discipleship resources to help you lead your home, group, or church, join our Replicate Community. If you click this link, we will send you practical resources directly to your inbox every week.
If you are a church pastor looking for a guide and support system to help you implement discipleship in your church, join our Replicate Network at replicatenetwork.com.
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!"
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3 Moments of Life-Changing Community Additional Discipleship Resources
If you want discipleship resources to help you lead your home, group, or church, join our Replicate Community. If you click this link below, we will send you practical resources directly to your inbox every week.
If you are a church pastor looking for a guide and support system to help you implement discipleship in your church, join our Replicate Network at: replicatenetwork.com
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 Guide
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 extending a D-Group invitation 9:00 How to respond when someone is hesitant 13:36 How to get an authentic "yes" 18:40 How we're going to walk alongside you
Resources
Multiply Guide Registration Form D-Group Starter Guide Replicate D-Group Starter Guide
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
Multiply Guide Registration Form D-Group Starter Guide
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 struggling to find people of FAITH 13:30 Why we disciple in groups
Resources
Multiply Guide Registration Form D-Group Starter Guide
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 Others Lead
Resources
Multiply Guide Registration Form D-Group Starter Guide
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 Stamps:
2:10 Groups don't end, they grow; they don't split, they multiply. 8:40 Misconceptions about being ready to lead a D-Group. 14:18 What to do when there are valid concerns. 17:10 Ways to encourage your members
Resources
Multiply Guide
Registration Form
D-Group Starter Guide
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, Who, and When.
Time Stamps:
3:00 Introducing conversation 1: Why, Who, and When 7:08 Movement 1: Why? 8:55 Movement 2: Who? 19:00 Movement 3: When?
Resources
The D-Group Multiply Guide
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 Why Should Our Groups Meet During The Summer? 10:20 Life Group Summertime Rhythms 16:00 D-Group Summertime Rhythms
In this episode, Vick and Mike talk all about HEAR journals: why they are important, how to use them, and the common ways discussion about them can get derailed.
Time Stamps:
2:00 The Importance of HEAR Journals 5:00 How To Have Effective HEAR Journal Discussions 6:30 The Common Types of HEAR Journal "Derailers"
Resources
How To Have Better HEAR Journal Discussion
In this episode, Vick and Mike talk about when, how, and why to handle commitment issues in both your D-Group and Life Group.
Time Stamps:
1:50 Commitment in a D-Group Setting 4:30 Why We Should Address Commitment Issues 10:05 How to Address Commitment Issues 15:30 Commitment in a Life Group Setting
In this episode, Vick and Mike are joined by Andrew Bolton as they discuss ways we can serve our communities even while social distancing.
Time Stamps
2:40: Quarantine Hasn't Changed Our Core Vision 6:50: Normal Rhythms for Serving 11:25: How will your community remember your group when this season is finished? 12:36: What can Life Groups do to serve? 16:00: Service Resource
Resources
Life Group Hangout Nights The Good Samaritan Challenge
In this episode, Vick and Mike talk about the "Who's Your ONE" strategy and how our groups can begin using it to reach the people around us with the Gospel.
Time Stamps
1:55 What is "Who's Your ONE"? 4:15 What is our first step? 6:20 What are some ways we can invest in relationships while social distancing? 10:13 A picture of a whole Life Group embracing the ONE strategy
Resources
Who's Your One Guide
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In this episode, Vick and Mike talk you through the third meeting with your D-Group and explain the importance of Accountability and Prayer.
Time Stamps
3:20 Who is Your One?
11:00 How Do You Make The Most of Prayer?
Resources
Register Your D-Group
D-Group Starter Guide
D-Group Overview
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In this episode, Vick and Mike talk you through your second meeting with your D-Group and explain how to get into a rhythm with the Spiritual Disciplines.
Time Stamps
3:20 All About H.E.A.R. Journals 11:00 All About Scripture Memory
Resources
Register Your D-Group
How To Have Better H.E.A.R. Journal Discussions
Verses App
D-Group Starter Guide
D-Group Overview
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In this episode, Vick and Mike talk you through the first meeting of your D-Group and explain group expectation, the D-Group's DNA, the M.A.R.C.S. of a D-Group, and the importance of having a covenant.
Time Stamps
1:40 How does this guide help us? 2:30 An example scenario for your first meeting 4:20 How to stay productive when sharing testimonies 7:40 Setting Group Expectations 10:30 The D-Group's DNA (Pages 5 and 6) 12:10 The M.A.R.C.S. of a D-Group 14:40 The Importance of the Covenant 19:25 Final Advice Before Starting Week 1
Resources
The D-Group Starter Guide I Am Interested In Starting a D-Group D-Group Overview
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In this episode, Vick, Mike, and special guest Dylan Young talk about what prayer should look like, both individually and in the context of our groups. They also provide a simple resource to help facilitate your first three weeks of your new D-Group.
Time Stamps
2:53: How could right now be an opportune time to start a D-Group? 7:00: Misconceptions about leading a D-Group 9:44: How the Starter Guide Works 13:25: So How Do I Start a Group?
Resources
I Am Interested In Starting a Group
D-Group Overview
D-Group Starter Guide
In this episode, Vick, Mike, and special guest Dylan Young talk about what prayer should look like, both individually and in the context of our groups.
Time Stamps
5:00 What should prayer look like in our groups? 11:30 How to get the whole neighborhood involved 13:40 The Pray Together Challenge 16:44 The Prayer Guide
Resources
Prayer Guide
In this episode, Vick and Mike talk with Ralph Cook, a licensed therapist who founded Lantern Lane Farm with his wife sixteen years ago, about how to care for our group members' and our own mental health in this time of social isolation.
Time Stamps:
1:57 Introducing Ralph Cook 4:22 Why do we need to be thinking about mental health right now? 9:56 Do I have to agree with someone's reasoning in order to validate their feelings? 11:30 "Sometimes our solution can be more problematic than the problem itself." 16:25 What are some warning signs we should look for? 19:00 How can you lead others but not neglect yourself? 21:16 Ways to be proactive in our emotional health 25:20 Where can we send people for help?
Resources Lantern Lane Farm Long Hollow's Help Page "Real Life": Long Hollow's Sermon Series on Mental Health
This week, Vick and Mike talk about why, when, and how to host awesome hangout nights even when we're being socially distant.
Time Stamps:
3:40 What does a successful Hangout Night look like?
6:00 Practical ways to invite people to Hangout Nights
9:11 Why can digital Hangout Nights be just as impactful as physical ones?
13:28 What is an example of a digital Hangout Night?
17:00 Other recommendations for digital Hangout Nights
Resources
Digital Trivia Night Guide (Kids) Digital Trivia Night Guide (Adults) Disciplemaking Umbrella A Guide To Hosting An Awesome Hangout Night
In this episode, Vick and Mike talk with Amanda Keeler from Long Hollow Kids about the best ways we can be intentional with our kids as many of us find ourselves at home more than we're used to.
Time Stamps
2:03 Introducing Amanda
6:25 The Right Perspective To Have
7:54 Things We Can Do With Our Kids While We're Social Distancing
15:25 Resources LH Kids is Making Available
20:05 Next Week's Schedule
Resources
LH Kids At Home Calendar LH Kids Sermon Notes
In addition to the PDFs Amanda provided us, see the Long Hollow Kids Facebook group for way more information about the programs they have available for your kids during this time at home:
In this episode, Mike and Vick talk about all things related to Facebook Watch Parties, including why we should do them, how we host them, and about the special Watch Party they have planned for Sunday at 9:30.
Time Stamps:
4:51 Why Should We Consider Facebook Watch Parties?
11:47 How Do We Host Facebook Watch Parties?
18:42 An Invitation to a Watch Party With Us
21:50 Encouragement
See the attached PDF for instructions on how to host a Facebook Watch Party
Email us any time at groups@longhollow.com with questions, comments, or cool stories about how God is working in your life and in your group members' lives!
In this episode, Vick and Mike go over the importance of transitioning to digital groups and give a few tips about how to do it effectively.
Time Stamps
3:20 Why Should We Do Digital Groups? 10:03 How Should We Lead Digital Groups? 14:57 What Will Digital Groups Look Like? 19:00 Updated Schedule and Coming Episodes
See the attached PDF for an in-depth look at how to set up a Google Hangout Connect with us on the Long Hollow Group Leaders Facebook Group Email us with any and all questions, comments, or stories at groups@longhollow.com
Resources
How to Create a Google Hangout How to Lead a Great Group Online
*Note: This episode was recorded Monday afternoon, March 16. In the time between recording and releasing it, the CDC changed their recommendations, stating that groups above ten should be avoided. We now request that all groups cease meeting in person, despite what one moment in this episode recommends. Stay current with the CDC’s recommendations on their website: http://www.cdc.gov
This is the first in an unexpected series of episodes in which Vick and Mike talk about why now, in times of uncertainty, your small group is more crucial than ever—and about the ways technology can help us be there for each other even if we’re not in the same physical room.
Time Stamps
6:54 What should our priorities be during this time? 13:55 How can we strengthen our communication during this time? 18:08 A note about the coming week(s) 21:13 A preview of tomorrow’s episode
Resources
Vick and Mike teased a few ways that communication can be made easier, which they will talk more about over the next couple of days:
Google Hangout Facetime Zoom GroupMe
We are ramping up our communication in the coming weeks through a few channels:
Daily podcasts addressing current issues with the Coronavirus spread and what it means for us as Group leaders A Facebook group where the most up-to-date information can be found (More on this tomorrow) Email. Feel free, at any moment, to email us at groups@longhollow.com with questions or concerns and we will address them as they arise.
“The most persuasive argument for the Christian faith is the Christian community. The majority of conversions throughout church history have come not through argumentation, but through belonging to a meaningful community before belief is ever required.” - Todd Engstrom
In this episode, Vick and Mike share what they believe is the most effective strategy to grow your Life Group both in number and in-depth of community: the Hangout Night.
Time Stamps:
0:23 Introduction: The Frequently Asked Question Series 2:30 What is a Hangout Night? 7:17 The Power of Belonging to a Community 10:50 When Do We Do Hangout Nights? 14:48 What Makes a Great “Party” Leader? 17:26 Hangout Night Ideas 21:50 A Giveaway 22:58 Next Week’s Teaser
Resources
A Guide To Hosting An Awesome Hangout Night
In this episode, Vick and Mike discuss what a D-Group looks like, what kinds of things it should focus on, and how it helps believers display the MARCS of a disciple.
Outline:
Introduction 0:23 Weekly Disciplines 4:00 Engagement vs Attendance 10:00 MARCS of a Disciple 15:20
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Disciple Making Umbrella D-Group DNA
In this episode, Vick and Mike talk about the ways we can turn our Life Groups into a place where people can Belong, Believe, and Become: Belong to a community, Encounter Jesus in His Word, and become disciple-makers and group multipliers.
Time Stamps:
Introduction 0:23 What does a Healthy Life Group look like? 3:43 Tips for creating a healthy Life Group 7:24 Practical ways to help people Belong 9:17 Practical ways to help people Believe 16:30 Practical ways to help people Become 19:00
Resources:
Disciple Making Umbrella
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In this episode, Vick and Mike discuss how Life Group and D-Groups compliment one another and why they are both crucial for us to experience what God wants to do IN us and THROUGH us. They also get practical and discuss what you should do when you don't have time to do both in this season of life.
Time Stamps
1:08 - Purpose of the podcast 3:15 - Introduction of Season 1 4:25 - How Life Group and D-Group are similar and different 6:25 - How do Life Group and D-Groups compliment one another 14:28 - What if I don't have time to do both groups?
Additional Resources
Disciple Making Umbrella D-Group Overview
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