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. 95 Are you aiming for the splash or the ripple? Part 5 of interview with Dr. Richard Spann
It is all too tempting to want to make a big "splash," attracting large crowds, etc. But what does the Lord desire for us? Richard Spann, former ministry director for the Kansas Communi…
Ep. 94 What really makes a difference in the spiritual lives of others? Part 4 of interview with Dr. Richard Spann
Dr. Spann shares three practical truths: Discipleship is more caught than taught. We can impress from a distance but to make an impact we need to be "up close." Live your life in such a…
Ep. 93 How can I help someone spiritually if I don't have any resources or time? Part 3 Interview with Dr. Richard Spann
Who was Shamgar? Often we don't think we have anything to offer concerning investing in the spiritual growth of others. But we learn from the story of Shamgar in the Old Testament, we c…
Ep. 92 Who do you say that I am? What do you want? The questions of Jesus. Part 2 of interview with Richard Spann
The questions of Jesus in scripture -- who do you say that I am? What do you want? -- He asked of his disciples and asks of His followers today. Only through intimately knowing God by s…
Ep. 91 Why is prayer so important, yet often so difficult? Interview with Dr. Richard Spann Part one
Dr. Richard Spann is the previous director of the Kansas Communities Ministry with the Navigators. He has written a series of devotionals called "Goads and Nails" which are a collection…
Ep. 90 How do you forgive someone who has wronged you? Part 3 of 3
Mr. Willie Penner is a faithful man of God. During his early years he lived in Poland. Eventually, in 1945, he and his family were displaced from their home. He lived for a time in a co…
Ep. 89 Are you watching and looking for God's hand on your life? Part 2 of 3
Mr. Willie Penner is a faithful man of God. During his early years he lived in Poland. Eventually, in 1945, he and his family were displaced from their home. He lived for a time in a co…
Ep. 88 God is speaking, but how do we listen to the lessons He is teaching us? Part 1 of 3
Mr. Willie Penner is a faithful man of God. During his early years he lived in Poland. Eventually, in 1945, he and his family were displaced from their home. He lived for a time in a co…
Ep. 87 Why is it important to slow down and note the lessons God is teaching us? Part 7 of 7
As we go through trials or challenges, the tendency is to rush through and try to escape on the "other side" of the trial. In today's interview Pastor Ted Veer looks back over his life …
Ep. 86 How can we cooperate with the Holy Spirit in making disciples? Part 6 of 7
Pastor Ted Veer describes the extreme importance of cooperating with the Holy Spirit as we invest in others. He shares the priority of memorizing Scripture and sharing what we are learn…
Ep. 85 What does God desire of us? Part 5 of 7
Pastor Ted Veer was a missionary to Ethiopia for 20 years and pastored in the US as well. He endured demonic influence as well the loss of 3 wives. Through all this, Pastor Veer gives g…
Ep. 84 Where is God in the midst of trials? Part 4 of 7
Does it seem God is distant or not listening when we pray? Have you felt attacked by forces beyond your ability to withstand? Hear from Pastor Ted Veer today about his experiences as a …
Ep. 83 How do I rely on God when things seem to be going wrong? Part 3 of 7
Pastor Ted Veer tells of a tragic incident occurring shortly after college graduation and marriage. Despite what seemed to be roadblocks and challenges, he learned to depend on God dail…
Ep. 82 How should a believer in Jesus deal with severe anxiety? Part 2 of 7
Pastor Ted Veer was a missionary to Ethiopia for 25 years, pastored in the US and continues to disciple men one on one at age 92. He struggled with anxiety off and on over the years and…
Ep. 81 What can God do through a single life who is sold out to Him? Part 1 of 7
Pastor Ted Veer started from a humble beginning in North Dakota, believing in Jesus at an early age, yet did not receive training in Christian growth for several years. He went to Bible…
Ep. 80 What is the mark of a mature Christian?
Sometimes maturity is equated with "doing things for Christ." However, Scripture points to another mark of a mature Christian: a life of love.
Ep. 79 Can we be certain that we have eternal life? Part 5 of 5
Does it make any difference if we know with certainty whether we have eternal life or not? Does it matter? And, can we really know? In this final podcast on the topic of "Seven Myths Ab…
Ep. 78 Will every Christian's eternal experience be the same? Part 4 of 5
We commonly have been taught that all Christians will have essentially the same eternal experience. We've been taught that there will be no difference among people in the next life. But…
Ep. 77 Is heaven really the Christian's final home? Part 3 of 5
We commonly assume that when a believer dies, he or she "goes to heaven." Is that Biblically accurate? We know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord (2 Cor. 5:8…
Ep. 76 Do people "get their wings" when they die? Can we be "too heavenly minded that we are of no earthly good"? Part 2 of 5
Continuing our look at 7 myths about heaven, today we look at who angels are and whether people become angels when they die. Also, should we even think that much about heaven. After all…