Renee Sproles (renew.org) talks about what it means to be a man and what it means to be a woman according to principles we find in God’s word. This episode challenges the view that gender roles are secondary issues, arguing they have significant consequences. Through analogies of government, education, and church choice, Renee Sproles illustrates the impact of these roles on society. She  argues that gender roles are designed by God and have profound implications for individual behavior, family dynamics, and societal health. She advocates for a complementarian view, suggesting that men and women have distinct, complementary roles that contribute to marital happiness, effective parenting, and societal stability. It is a good thing to live in accordance with one's God-given gender identity.

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Key Takeaways 

00:00 Exploring Gender Roles in Religious Contexts

01:19 The Importance of Understanding Gender

05:39 Applying Biblical Evidence to Gender Roles

27:02 Sociological Insights on Masculinity and Family Dynamics

34:25 Embracing True Masculinity and Femininity

This final track session from SmallCircle focuses on utilizing the small circle mobile app for disciple making. This free app really helps with one-to-one engagement based on Jesus's methods. Highlighting the app's features, including customizable modules for spiritual growth, offline functionality for global accessibility, and a unique disciple tracking system, this episode aims to equip users for meaningful disciple making by leveraging technology. Additionally, Steve addresses the importance of personalization in spiritual guidance.

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Key Takeaways 

00:00 Introduction to the Final Session of SmallCircle

00:18 Understanding SmallCircle's Approach to Discipleship

02:55 Exploring the Mobile App: A Comprehensive Guide

04:30 Navigating the SmallCircle Web App and Its Features

05:03 The Power of Personalized Discipleship Through the App

28:51 Exploring Mix: A Companion Tool for Discipleship

32:34 Closing Thoughts and Prayer

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This episode dives into innovative and effective strategies for discipleship, with a strong emphasis on the practice of creating deeply personal and transformative relationships within various group sizes, inspired by the model of Jesus. The "circles" Steve talks about represent different levels of fellowship and teaching, from large worship services to intimate one-to-one mentorships. Customized content and relational depth at each level is super important. These activities aim to personalize and deepen the understanding and practice of biblical principles, culminating in the ultimate goal of disciples making disciples. We need to use personal stories, experiential learning, and creative engagement methods to facilitate deep, lasting spiritual growth and prepare disciples for effective ministry and multiplication.

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Key Takeaways 

00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Discipleship

00:31 Exploring the Circles of Discipleship: Crowds, Groups, and One-to-One

01:58 The Distinctive Relationships and Content in Discipleship

02:14 Deep Dive into One-to-One Discipleship Dynamics

05:38 Strategies for Effective Discipleship and Multiplication

07:51 Addressing Challenges and Questions in Discipleship

15:03 Leveraging Information for Transformation in Discipleship

17:05 The Experience Age: Enhancing Discipleship with Experiential Learning

25:25 Breaking Down Barriers and Building Trust in Discipleship

27:07 The Power of Relational Discipleship

27:30 Introducing Discipleship Labs: A New Approach

29:03 Personalizing Discipleship Through Unique Experiences

31:49 Deep Dive into Personal Stories: The Impact of Discipleship

34:52 Expanding the Discipleship Experience with Mobile Apps

37:03 Creative Labs and Their Impact Across Cultures

37:52 The Unforgettable Lab: Letters of Unconditional Love

43:12 The Essence of Personalized Disciple Making

46:30 Closing Thoughts and Prayer

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This is the Q&A session from Rob Sweet and Rob Rogers, so if you haven’t listened to the previous two episodes, please skip back and do that before going any further. The Robs talk with Bobby Harrington about their collective focus on leading people to faith in Jesus and fostering lifelong discipleship within their churches. 

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Key Takeaways 

00:00 Opening Remarks and the Importance of Unity in Faith

00:53 Introductions and Initial Reactions

01:14 Discussing Misconceptions and Clarity in Ministry

02:03 The Challenge of Maintaining Mission Focus in Churches

07:23 The Pain and Reward of Making Hard Choices for Clarity

12:46 Exploring the Concept of Attractional Church and Its Challenges

18:01 The Role of Discipleship and Relationship in Church Growth

25:47 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

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Rob Rogers shares his personal journey from addiction to pastoral ministry, highlighting the shift his church, Grace Chapel, made from a management-focused to a discipleship-centered approach.

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Key Takeaways 

00:00 Meet Rob Rogers: From Addiction to Ministry

01:13 The Shift from Managing Ministry to Cultivating Discipleship

03:04 Evaluating Outcomes: The Real Fruit of Ministry

07:10 Clarifying Vision and Culture for Effective Discipleship

12:49 Adjusting Systems for Sustainable Disciple Making

14:50 Implementing Core Values: Humble, Healthy, Hungry

19:15 Feedback and Accountability: The Path to Growth

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Today's episode features lead pastor Rob Sweet from Fellowship Bible Church here in the Franklin, TN area. Since 2014, Rob has guided the church to reevaluate its mission statement to emphasize discipleship explicitly. They now prioritize becoming a community that follows Jesus wholeheartedly and assist others in doing the same.

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Key Takeaways 

00:00 Opening Remarks: The Joy of Helping People Follow Jesus

00:42 The Journey of Fellowship Bible Church Towards Disciple Making

01:27 Redefining the Mission: Emphasizing Discipleship

03:25 The Challenge of Defining What It Means to Follow Jesus

04:45 Introducing Concrete Practices to Follow Jesus

08:09 Criteria for Selecting Core Practices of Following Jesus

09:22 Unveiling the Four Core Practices of a Follower of Jesus

14:37 The Impact of Implementing the Four Practices

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In this episode, Chris from Betterman.com emphasizes the need for a clear path and purpose in the journey towards spiritual maturity when discipling men. He outlines a multifaceted approach that includes the Spirit of the Word, Spirit of the Body, Spirit of the Mind, and the Spirit of Service. The ultimate goal is to guide men to become like Christ, serving as gifts to their communities rather than burdens.

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For more information about BetterMan check out their website: https://betterman.com/

Key Takeaways 

00:00 Introduction to Discipleship and the Path to Follow

00:30 The Shift in Discipleship Strategies and the Importance of a Structured Approach

01:19 Core Elements of Discipling Men: Spirit of the Word, Body, Mind, and Service

02:51 Understanding Gender Differences in Learning and Communication

05:49 Addressing the Delay in Maturation Among Men and Its Societal Impacts

08:55 Navigating Relational, Psychological, and Theological Changes in Discipleship

14:53 Theological Guidance and Encouraging Critical Thinking

24:04 Sociological Change: Inviting Men into a Larger Story

26:38 The Importance of Preaching the Full Gospel

27:09 A Cautionary Tale from Pastoral Experience

28:13 Challenging Easy Believism with Genuine Faith

28:49 The Three Essential Elements of Belief According to R.C. Sproul

30:00 John Piper's Addition to the Faith Discussion

30:58 The Parable of The Room: Desires vs. Reality

32:14 The Central Question of Discipleship: What Do You Desire?

33:06 Understanding Salvation and Fighting Sin

33:46 The Misconception of Living However You Want After Salvation

34:03 The Journey Towards Holiness and Patience in Discipleship

36:51 Addressing the Challenges of Modern Manhood

44:47 Discipleship as a Path to True Manhood

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Chris Harper dives into the theological concept Jesus as a prophet, a priest, and a king. These roles are mirrored in the responsibilities of fatherhood and leadership within a Christian family, and this episode is really about helping Christian fathers to reflect Christ in the family. Dads need to be leading but from a place of love, giving encouragement along with spiritual guidance, and the stewardship of the family's emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Men have a unique responsibility in the home to foster an environment that nurtures faith and aligns with Christian values.

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Key Takeaways 

00:00 Introduction to Discipleship and the Path to Follow

00:30 The Shift in Discipleship Strategies and the Importance of a Structured Approach

01:19 Core Elements of Discipling Men: Spirit of the Word, Body, Mind, and Service

02:51 Understanding Gender Differences in Learning and Communication

05:49 Addressing the Delay in Maturation Among Men and Its Societal Impacts

08:55 Navigating Relational, Psychological, and Theological Changes in Discipleship

14:53 Theological Guidance and Encouraging Critical Thinking

24:04 Sociological Change: Inviting Men into a Larger Story

26:38 The Importance of Preaching the Full Gospel

27:09 A Cautionary Tale from Pastoral Experience

28:13 Challenging Easy Believism with Genuine Faith

28:49 The Three Essential Elements of Belief According to R.C. Sproul

30:00 John Piper's Addition to the Faith Discussion

30:58 The Parable of The Room: Desires vs. Reality

32:14 The Central Question of Discipleship: What Do You Desire?

33:06 Understanding Salvation and Fighting Sin

33:46 The Misconception of Living However You Want After Salvation

34:03 The Journey Towards Holiness and Patience in Discipleship

36:51 Addressing the Challenges of Modern Manhood

44:47 Discipleship as a Path to True Manhood

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Disciple Making Culture 10 Minute E-Book 

Disciple Shift Ebook

Discipleship That Fits Ebook

Disciple Making Culture Visual Guide

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Audio Book Becoming a Disciple Maker

Audio Book National Study on Disciple Making

Visit our website discipleship.org for blogs, videos, and free resources to fuel disciple making.

Today’s episode features Chris Harper going through Betterman’s second track session at the most recent Nashville City Tour and he’s taking us through the concepts of male leadership, courage, and the importance of embodying what he calls an 'ethos of courage' in modern society. There seems to be a real lack of male courage and leadership in today’s world and today Chris is advocating for a positive reframing as 'victors'. He gives us personal anecdotes and introduces four key questions aimed at encouraging men to reflect on their unique contributions and responsibilities in their homes, churches, and communities.

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Key Takeaways 

00:00 Diving Into the Night's Discussion: Courage and Masculinity

00:06 Exploring Ethos of Courage Through Personal and Cultural References

01:35 Introducing the Harper Family Creed and Its Impact

02:55 The Four Questions to Shape a Better World

03:14 Breaking Down the First Question: What's Missing?

10:43 Addressing the Second Question: What's Broken?

13:19 Confronting Evil: The Third Question

23:10 Promoting Good in a Broken World: The Fourth Question

23:36 The Lego Lesson: Finding Joy in the Small Moments

24:31 Celebrating Others: A Lesson from the Basketball Bench

26:09 Promoting Good in Every Situation

26:58 Historical Lessons: The Courage of Sparta

28:24 Building the Wall: A Call to Men

30:44 The Role of Men in Church and Family

32:20 Navigating Modern Media: The Impact on Attention and Faith

32:19 Discipling the Next Generation: The Importance of Family and Faith

32:19 Closing Thoughts and Prayer

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Disciple Making Culture 10 Minute E-Book 

Disciple Shift Ebook

Discipleship That Fits Ebook

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We’re jumping into Betterman’s first track session from the recent Nashville City Tour, and we’ve got Chris Harper talking about Men, Manhood, and Faith. Chris tells us about the importance of journeying back to God's original design for manhood and masculinity. In case you haven’t noticed, our culture has time and time again tried to confuse men about what masculinity should look like. These culture changes have influenced the role of men within both family and the church. And as followers of Jesus, we need to return to Scripture to dictate what a REAL man is. Today Chris is going to give you some actionable steps to better engage and support men in their spiritual journeys, through the lens of worship, discipleship, and the significance of encouraging men within the church community.

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Key Takeaways 

00:00 Diving Deep into Manhood and Masculinity

06:04 Addressing the Crisis of Modern Manhood

12:32 Unveiling the Four Types of Men in Today's Society

26:50 The Quest for Spirit-Initiated Men

30:04 Laying the Foundation for Transformation

32:33 The Power of Podcasts and the Importance of Reading the Bible

33:35 Understanding Biblical Schizophrenia: A Multi-Faceted Approach to Scripture

36:20 The Crisis of Male Loneliness and the Search for Community

38:02 Building Meaningful Male Friendships: Strategies and Insights

41:40 Encouraging Men in the Church: A Call to Action

44:55 Addressing the Cultural Shift and Reclaiming Masculinity in the Church

44:55 Navigating the Complexities of Manhood and Spiritual Warfare

44:55 Leveraging Technology and Community for Men's Ministry

44:55 Closing Thoughts and Personal Connections

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Disciple Making Culture 10 Minute E-Book 

Disciple Shift Ebook

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Today we've got Anthony Walker, Chris Harper, and Bobby Harrington talking about redefining manhood through a biblical and modern perspective. This is the Q&A session with speakers from the past two episodes, so if you haven’t listened to those, please skip back and do that before listening to this one. The world critiques any form of manhood as toxic… but these men are advocating for a higher calling for me: the call for a Christ-like model of masculinity. This discussion emphasizes the importance of men confirming each other's manhood, the role of mentorship and discipleship in developing godly men, and the power of community to combat isolation and foster spiritual growth. Get ready for some practical approaches and models for having Christ-like traits in your life.

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Key Takeaways 

00:00 Unpacking the Essence of Manhood: Archetypes vs. Stereotypes

00:44 The Power of Male Bonding and Mentorship

01:29 Addressing the Misconceptions of Masculinity

03:47 The Biblical Foundation of Manhood

05:50 The Impact of Embracing True Manhood

10:54 Navigating the Stereotypes and Finding Authentic Manhood

13:38 Creating Spaces for Men to Thrive and Connect

18:26 Practical Steps Towards Fostering Male Community and Growth

22:20 Conclusion: The Journey Towards Authentic Manhood

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Disciple Making Culture 10 Minute E-Book 

Disciple Shift Ebook

Discipleship That Fits Ebook

Disciple Making Culture Visual Guide

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Audio Book Becoming a Disciple Maker

Audio Book National Sutdy on Disciple Making