Ignite Discipleship Podcast: Recent Episodes
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How do you describe the “story of God” to someone? Does it include jumping around in the Bible, getting into deep theology, or discussing complicated religious concepts? Our special guest Caesar Kalinowski shows us a simple, story-driven way to start the most important conversations we’ll ever have!
Head to https://everydaydisciple.com/ to find out more about Caesar and for resources such as the Story of God.
Email dan@ignitechurchnetwork.com with questions or topics you’d like to hear about on future episodes!
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In our current culture, it’s easy to be offended by any number of topics - but if we look at the conversations Jesus had, it was virtually impossible to offend Him. It’s crucial for us to follow this example to have spiritual conversations that stay focused on making disciples.
Email dan@ignitechurchnetwork.com with questions or topics you’d like to hear about on future episodes!
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When it comes to following Jesus, we have a singular mission yet each of us has a different role, a different set of natural skills. Sometimes that works out well and other times it ends with a lot of butting heads! Using the APEST model from the new testament, we discuss how leaning on each other is the best way to do life together.
Email dan@ignitechurchnetwork.com with questions or topics you’d like to hear about on future episodes!
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We often get stuck in certain phases of disciple making, sometimes without even realizing it! But how do we know if we're stuck, what are the signs? And better yet - how do we get un-stuck?
Email dan@ignitechurchnetwork.com with questions or topics you’d like to hear about on future episodes!
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Think of a time in your life when you experienced true community - what was it like? True spiritual community goes beyond a church building and sets us on a course to experience life change and help others do the same!
Email dan@ignitechurchnetwork.com with questions or topics you’d like to hear about on future episodes!
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So much of what Jesus said turned “normal” things upside down - that’s exactly what we’re discussing with the idea that “slow is fast”. If you’re feeling off-mission, burnt out, frustrated, questioning everything…slowing down just might help you move forward faster!
Email dan@ignitechurchnetwork.com with questions or topics you’d like to hear about on future episodes!
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What’s going on with today’s church leaders? Many are leaving the organization/"Sunday morning model” to try something different, and we discuss the approach as well as the results we’ve seen in our own lives.
Email dan@ignitechurchnetwork.com with questions or topics you’d like to hear about on future episodes!
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What’s the difference between a seedless grape and one with a seed inside? While there’s an obvious answer to this question, we looked a little deeper into the anatomy of grapes (not kidding!) and compared it to how we approach spiritual conversations.
Email dan@ignitechurchnetwork.com with questions or topics you’d like to hear about on future episodes!
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What makes us “disciples”? It’s become a word that we throw around so often, it can lose its true meaning and become more of something we do rather than who we are. To access the visual we’re using for this episode, head to https://www.chwstudios.com/ignite-pdf-1
In this episode we’re featuring Ken from the Mobilized Church Podcast - you can listen wherever you find great podcasts or visit their website here: https://thedillinghamgroup.org/podcast/
Email dan@ignitechurchnetwork.com with questions or topics you’d like to hear about on future episodes!
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It’s easy to get stuck doing things “the way they’ve always been done.” It happens to us in all different facets of life! So how do we, as the Church in general, wake up to a better way of impacting the world and making disciples?
Email dan@ignitechurchnetwork.com with questions or topics you’d like to hear about on future episodes!
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After a brief discussion on actually being hit in the face, we talk about how pain makes us more open to spiritual conversations. Sometimes it takes being hit in the face with life circumstances to be open to the work of the Holy Spirit!
Email dan@ignitechurchnetwork.com with questions or topics you’d like to hear about on future episodes!
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In this episode we welcome a new host, Jeremy, and discuss how to recognize conversations that can help someone move closer to Jesus. Whether we realize it or not, these opportunities are all around us, and we just need to be on the lookout and prepare well!
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The word “heresy” can trigger a different response for all kinds of people - but is it always a “bad” thing? In this episode we’re diving into the topic and what it means to have heresy in the church, and when it might actually be a healthy thing!
Reach out to us with any questions you have or topics you’d like for us to discuss by emailing Cole at cole@ignitediscipleship.com
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Celebrating our differences in this day and age is not always easy, but it’s necessary to strike a balance between the “gathered” and “scattered” church. If you’re not sure what all of that means, or what it has to do with soup, listen along and let us know your thoughts!
Reach out to us with any questions you have or topics you’d like for us to discuss by emailing Cole at cole@ignitediscipleship.com
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How do our emotions play into spiritual conversations? We all know that emotions can change drastically from situation to situation, so how are we managing them and responding to them?
Reach out to us with any questions you have or topics you’d like for us to discuss by emailing Cole at cole@ignitediscipleship.com
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When we’re in the middle of a conversation, what questions is the Holy Spirit wanting us to ask? Of course it changes through different situations, which can seem daunting - but there are some ways we can train for these scenarios. It starts with breathing, praying, and taking a drink.
Reach out to us with any questions you have or topics you’d like for us to discuss by emailing Cole at
cole@ignitediscipleship.com
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For anyone who has worked toward discipleship conversations or held a position in a church/ministry, trauma and stress are unavoidable topics. Eric Brown spoke at our recent Ignite Retreat about these subjects, and in this episode you’ll hear the majority of that talk. Email us for information about the next Ignite Retreat!
Reach out to us with any questions you have or topics you’d like for us to discuss by emailing Cole at cole@ignitediscipleship.com
Check out https://ignitediscipleship.com for more resources.
When we have discipleship conversations, we should never try to diagnose someone’s mental health - but how do we have conversations with people who are struggling? And when is it time to simply care for someone who is going through a tough time? Dan and Cole share some thoughts on what these conversations could look like.
Reach out to us with any questions you have or topics you’d like for us to discuss by emailing Cole at cole@ignitediscipleship.com
Check out https://ignitediscipleship.com for more resources.
Two of the greatest tools we can use when talking to others about Christ are questions and “awe” conversations. In this episode we discuss what questions to ask others, and it really depends on their relationship to religion. Ultimately, if we stay curious and caring toward others, the Holy Spirit will do the rest!
Reach out to us with any questions you have or topics you’d like for us to discuss by emailing Cole at cole@ignitediscipleship.com
Check out https://ignitediscipleship.com for more resources.
Spoiler alert! This is not a podcast about dating - we’re still talking about discipleship here, but we all know that feeling of “the friend zone” when it comes to intimate relationships. When we get into those close relationships with people and end up talking to them about following Jesus, it can be tough to get to a deeper level in those conversations. That’s what we’re talking all about in this episode!
Reach out to us with any questions you have or topics you’d like for us to discuss by emailing Cole at cole@ignitediscipleship.com
Check out https://ignitediscipleship.com for more resources.
As a bit of a detour from our usual episodes with guests, we took some time to dig into some recent research/statistics regarding spiritual conversations. What we found paints a bright, if somewhat incomplete, picture of how it affects people when they have these kinds of conversations. How have they affected you? And how intentional are you about listening to others, rather than waiting for your turn to talk?
Reach out to us with any questions you have or topics you’d like for us to discuss by emailing Cole at cole@ignitediscipleship.com
Also check out https://ignitediscipleship.com for more resources.
In this episode we had the privilege of hearing Zac Holt’s story of what it means to share Jesus with those who don’t feel seen - seeing them exactly how Jesus sees them. His story speaks for itself, so we won’t spoil anything! Head to https://ignitediscipleship.com/ for more resources and to connect with us.
Reach out to us with any questions you have or topics you’d like for us to discuss by emailing Cole at cole@ignitediscipleship.com
We've been talking about what it means to be a leader, and Jesus gives the clear example that a good leader is actually a servant, first and foremost. Sure, that makes sense on paper, but what exactly does that look like in real life? And not just in a "church" context? We're joined by Jim Richmond who gives us a glimpse into servant leadershilp.
Reach out to us with any questions you have or topics you'd like for us to discuss by emailing Cole at cole@ignitediscipleship.com
Also check out https://ignitediscipleship.com for more resources.
No matter what your day-to-day life looks like, you’ve probably encountered people who seem like they’re “the most qualified person” for a job, yet they just aren’t a good leader. So what actually makes a good leader? Looking at Jesus’s life gives us a very clear picture!
Reach out to us with any questions you have or topics you’d like for us to discuss by emailing Cole at cole@ignitediscipleship.com
Also check out https://ignitediscipleship.com for more resources.
As we continue discussing what it means to live on earth “as it is in heaven”, we have the pleasure of hearing stories from our good friend Buddy Gosey. Hint: you don’t have to be in “full-time ministry” to make a difference!
Here’s a link to Buddy’s book:
https://www.amazon.com/Enough-Someday-Starts-Today/dp/B07Q5VNM4F/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1619912154&sr=8-1
Here’s a link to Cinderella’s book:
https://www.amazon.com/Overcomer-Cinderella-Agoubi/dp/1625103212
Reach out to us with any questions you have or topics you’d like for us to discuss by emailing Cole at cole@ignitediscipleship.com
Also check out https://ignitediscipleship.com for more resources.
In this episode we had the pleasure of hearing from Ray Jones, whose story shows us that the simplest mindset changes can lead to life-changing discipleship relationships.
Learn more about what Ray is up to by going to https://opentablecommunities.com
Reach out to us with any questions you have or topics you’d like for us to discuss by emailing Cole at cole@ignitediscipleship.com
Also check out https://ignitediscipleship.com for more resources.
In this episode we are joined by Josh Duncan, a pastor who has made his fair share of mistakes trying to "make disciples". He shares with us how he was equipped the wrong way but how he has since changed his focus to help people find Jesus through community - which is a much more natural, relatable, and "human" way rather than trying to evangelize people!
Reach out to us with any questions you have or topics you'd like for us to discuss by emailing Cole at cole@ignitediscipleship.com
Also check out https://ignitediscipleship.com for more resources.
We are always talking about making disciples doing the stuff we already do, but for some people in our lives, our stories may be too wild to be true. Not to mention, the things we believe from the Bible sound absolutely crazy!
So how do we bridge that gap and build credibility? In this episode, we're sharing some practical ways that we've been able to do that, in natural, conversational ways.
Reach out to us with any questions you have or topics you'd like for us to discuss at cole@ignitediscipleship.com
Also check out https://ignitediscipleship.com for more resources.
As we kick off 2021 together, what values are you clinging to that will drive your habits?
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As 2020 comes to a close, we reflect on what we've learned throughout this crazy year while looking forward to what 2021 will bring.
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On the heels of the Ignite retreat, we discuss how sometimes we just need to get back to the basics. Regardless of where you work, what church you attend, whatever your life situation - what does it mean to revisit the fundamentals of following Jesus and making disciples?
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Don't miss the Ignite Fall Retreat on November 9th. No seriously. You'll be sad if you do!
We all LOVE talking about politics, don't we? Especially on Facebook? On a serious note, the church is divided on many issues, and politics is currently at the forefront. So how do we continue having spiritual conversations during this time, and what should we actually do about politics?
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It's our first pandemic, and we're hearing a lot of words such as "decentralization", "innovation", "adaptation"...but when it comes to following the example of Jesus and making disciples, what should we actually be doing right now? Join us as we break things down and give some clear examples of how we are continuing to look for those opportunities and relationships.
Further reading: Acts 14:21-24
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Even in 2020, maybe ESPECIALLY in 2020, we can learn a lot from the early church and from the approach of those pioneering church leaders.
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What is the best way for YOU to rest? While sleep is an obvious answer, we go a few layers deeper into what it means to rest and to be renewed.
As we continue our discussion from Episode 11, we discuss a concept known as the "friendship factor". Who are you reaching out to in natural ways, rather than trying to fit Jesus into a conversation where He may not fit?
What does it really mean to "share your story?" We give some examples of how this happens naturally in the Bible and how we are trying to follow that same model!
The book of Acts contains a glimpse of what the early church looked like, and if you really begin to dig in to what the apostles did, it reveals the groundwork for how we can share Christ with others - that's what this episode is all about!
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What's going to change for us as we move forward? How do we navigate the future with so many unknowns? In this episode we look toward scripture and lean on each other to answer these questions!
On this episode, while we're still in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, we discuss the way our "life rhythms" have changed - as you listen, ask yourself what has changed for you, and what are the things you want to keep with you moving forward?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we got together over Zoom meeting to discuss how we can continue being the Church even (especially?) in the midst of a crisis. Let us know how you are reaching out to your neighbors and caring for others during this time!
In this episode we get more specific on what it means to build a bridge to cross the "spiritual gap". Have you tried asking an obvious question?
What does it mean to actually "build a bridge" to someone who doesn't know Christ? Are we supposed to disciple everybody? We explore the answers to those questions, and it involves doing the stuff you're already doing - including pizza!
Why on earth are we talking about lizards?! In this episode we explore how the idea of “the lizard brain” can help us become reproducing disciples!
In this episode we build on the Hebrew Life Rhythm by talking about how important it is to re-think how you interact with your neighbors.
In this episode we talk about a completely different way to think about your day-to-day life. How will this change your approach to discipleship?
In this episode, we tackle the age-old problem of loving God too much. Wait? Did you just say you could love God too much? Well, sort of…take a listen to find out how loving God and loving people are really just two different sides to the discipleship coin.
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