Making Disciples Naturally
What does it mean to "make disciples"? What is the image in your mind when you hear the word "disciple"? The Kansas Communities Ministry has been involved in helping people grow in their walk with the Lord for nearly 50 years. We believe making disciples should be a natural part of our everyday lives. Hear practical, stimulating, Biblically-based thoughts on how to invest in individuals and help them in their walk with the Lord no matter where they are in their journey.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 295
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Ep. 115 How do we make disciples in the local church? Part 2 of 3 with Elmo Joseph
Who is really responsible for building the local church? Even though we may take on that role, it is Jesus who says, "I will build my church..." in Matthew 16:18. Mr. Elmo Joseph gives …
Ep. 114 Is it possible to make disciples in our business? Interview with Mr. Elmo Joseph Part 1 of 3
What does it mean to live a life of disciplemaking? Mr. Elmo Joseph is a long-time member of the Kansas Communities Ministry. Ever since he trusted Christ as Savior, Elmo has been invol…
Ep. 113 How do we put Christ first in our families, business and social life? Interview with Joe Stout
Mr. Joe Stout is a retired business man from Wichita, Kansas. He has a contagious love for Jesus which he is not ashamed to share with anyone whom God brings across our path. He has a l…
Ep. 112 Man up! Why is it important to step up to the plate and lead one's family? Ryan Henderson Part 6 of 6
In this second of two podcasts featuring Mr. Ryan Henderson, we learn about some challenges young men may have as they lead their family in a Godly way. Ryan is Quality Manager/Lab Supe…
Ep. 111 How can a young man develop and follow Godly goals? Ryan Henderson Part 5 of 6
This is the first of two podcasts featuring Mr. Ryan Henderson, taking from a men's retreat held in Bartlesville, Oklahoma in 2021. Despite multiple demands on his time and energy, Ryan…
Ep. 110 Why is long-term vision so critical in our disciplemaking? Interview with Mr. Mike Treneer
Being willing to invest in individuals over the long term is critical to success of a disciplemaking ministry. Mr. Mike Treneer, former International President of the Navigators, pionee…
Ep. 109 What is margin and why is it so critical? Dr. Chris Majors, Part 4 of 6
The battle for margin in our lives is fought in multiple areas -- financial, time, spiritual -- and is a battle which must be fought in order to keep the main thing the main thing. Dr. …
Ep. 108 What is your eternal job description? Dr. Chris Majors on discipleship Part 3 of 6
What is your eternal job description and what is important to focus on here and now? Dr. Chris Majors is a dentist in Wichita who shares his heart about discipleship and the importance …
Ep. 107 Wisely choosing among competing time demands. Part 2 of 6.
This is the second half of a talk given at Bartlesville, Oklahoma in October 2021 as we discuss what is really important when it comes to investing our time. Be sure to listen to part o…
Ep. 106 Wisely choosing among competing time demands. Part 1 of 6.
What is really essential in life? What is the one thing you don't want to miss because it has eternal implications? How do you want to invest your time and your life? This is the first …
Ep. 105 How do we best "love well" in a mentoring relationship? Interview with Mark Oelze
We all desire to be heard and to be taken seriously. What does "loving well" look like today? In our mentoring relationships, it speaks volumes to just be quiet and listen well to the o…
Ep. 104 When will I have time to help someone grow spiritually? Part 3 of 3
The "tyranny of the urgent" afflicts most of us, preventing us from starting or completing tasks that we know in our hearts are actually more important. In this third of three podcasts …
Ep. 103 Who can tell me what to do? New Year's Resolution: Making Disciples Part 2 of 3
The Kansas Communities Ministry has for years adopted the following as our objective: "My objective is to know Christ in my own life in ever-increasing depth and to make disciples and d…
Ep. 102 What's Your New Year's Resolution? Knowing Christ: Part 1 of 3
The Kansas Communities Ministry has for years adopted the following as our objective: "My objective is to know Christ in my own life in ever-increasing depth and to make disciples and d…
Ep. 101 How do we keep Christ the center of Christmas? Part 2 of 2
We continue our discussion with Karla and Vivian regarding some ideas of how to keep our focus on Christ at Christmas.
Every Moment Holy (book referenced in the podcast)
Ep. 100 How do we keep Christ at the center of Christmas? Part 1 of 2
We know that "Jesus is the reason for the season" but sometimes it's hard to act like that. Like Martha, we are busy with "so many things." This very practical episode features the idea…
Ep. 99 Why is living with margin so critical yet so hard to come by? Part 9 of 9 Interview with Richard Spann
Dr. Spann discusses the critical importance of margin in our lives as we keep our eyes focused on the objective: "Knowing Christ in our own lives in ever-increasing depth and making dis…
Ep. 98 Is evangelism an event ... or a process? Part 8 of 9 Interview with Richard Spann
Dr. Spann shares more insights from his devotional booklets "Goads and Nails." Today we discuss the change in evangelism styles over the years and how Jesus spent time with individuals.…
Ep. 97 Who am I, really? Part 7 of Interview with Dr. Richard Spann
Do you sometimes listen to voices that tell you that you are not worthy, that you do not measure up, that God doesn't really love you? Who am I, really? Am I what the world, the flesh a…
Ep. 96 How do we keep focus when we are pulled in so many directions? Part 6 of interview with Dr. Richard Spann
What is the "one thing" that is most important to focus on in life? What are the Biblical role models we might look at? Dr. Richard Spann shares another key point from his devotional se…