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. 35 Why should I give up control and trust in God to care for me? Part 4 of 5
It is so difficult to relinquish control of our lives, yet in order to really obtain all that the Lord may have for us, He asks us to do just that. Dr. Richard Spann shares a personal e…
Ep. 34 How is God our reward (Genesis 15:1)? Part 3 of 5
God tells Abram in Genesis 15:1 that He is Abram's shield and reward. Can that principle be applied today? Rather than looking at God being our reward as a selfish thing, Dr. Spann enco…
Ep. 33 How do I walk in step with God, not running ahead or lagging behind? Part 2 of 5
Our tendency is at times to run ahead of God's timing in our zeal and enthusiasm to serve Him or to lag behind as He wants us to move ahead when we are reluctant. There is a balance and…
Ep. 32 What does “walking with God” mean (Enoch walked with God)? Part 1 of 5
The Bible in Genesis 15:1 states that Enoch walked with God? What does that mean and does it even apply to us today. Dr. Richard Spann shares his thoughts on the meaning of walking with…
Ep. 31 Why are individual relationships so critical for spiritual growth and encouragement? Part five of five: Interview with Bill Mowry.
Does discipleship and spiritual growth occur in large groups? Small groups? One-on-one relationships? Yes to all. However, there is a critical component that is available only in indivi…
Ep. 30 How can I be intentional without being mechanistic in my disciplemaking? Part four of five: Interview with Bill Mowry.
Is it better to "go with the flow" and not be very "directional" when it comes to helping someone grow spiritually? Or should I follow a pre-determined plan? Bill Mowry, senior Navigato…
Ep. 29 How do I start a discipling relationship with someone? Part three of five; interview with Bill Mowry
The principle of selection: How to discern who to help grow spiritually. We look for folks who are available and demonstrate faithfulness in things of the Lord. Bill Mowry, Senior Navi…
Ep. 28 What is your picture of a disciplemaker? Part two of five, interview with Bill Mowry
We all have different pictures hanging in our minds as to what a disciplemaker is. Is it someone who has the gift of teaching in front of a large class? Is it limited to professional cl…
Ep. 27 How does God use our natural social contacts to reach people for Christ? Part one of five, Interview with Bill Mowry
Sometimes we think that we must make rather artificial relationships in order to reach people. And sometimes He does call us to that. However, more often God has placed us exactly where…
Ep. 26 How does being a disciple impact making disciples? Part 6 of 6: Interview with Eddie Broussard
We conclude our interview with Eddie Broussard, International Vice President with the Navigators, as we learn some practical aspects about disciplemaking. He helps us see that it is vit…
Ep. 25 What did Jesus mean when He said "abide in Me" in John 15? Part 5 of 6: Interview with Eddie Broussard
Jesus teaches us in John 15 that He is the true vine and we are the branches. He tells His disciples to "abide" in Him. But what does "abiding" really mean? Eddie Broussard, Internation…
Ep. 24 In the midst of hard times, how do I get my eyes on Jesus? Part 4 of 6: Interview with Eddie Broussard
While Eddie Broussard was ministering in Moscow, all the things that he had depended upon were taken away from him. However, in the midst of this trying time, God had an object lesson f…
Ep. 23 Why does God sometimes lead His children into the desert? Part 3 of 6: Interview with Eddie Broussard
Eddie relates his experience in Russia with the Co-mission movement when God knocked all the props out from under him. God leads us into the desert times of our lives to help us see Him…
Ep. 22 How does God orchestrate our lives to prepare us? Part 2 of 6: Interview with Eddie Broussard
Eddie's desire to go into the medical field was changed by God who miraculously orchestrated the events in Eddie's life. However, God redeemed his dreams and has used Eddie in powerful …
Ep. 21 How has Covid 19 impacted international ministry? Part 1 of 6: Interview with Eddie Broussard
Despite the Covid 19 pandemic, international ministry goes on. Eddie Broussard serves on the International Executive Team of The Navigators with responsibilities for the Eurasia and Lat…
Ep. 20 How can I learn more about listening and loving well? Part 6 of 6: Interview with Mark Oelze
In this last episode with Mark Oelze, we learn about some outstanding resources available for implementing the PLEDGE concepts in all areas of our lives.
Contact information for Mark's …
Ep. 19 How can I love well by listening well to those to whom I am ministering? Part 5 of 6: Interview with Mark Oelze
Mr. Mark Oelze shares with us how the PLEDGE approach is very applicable (and critical) as we minister to others. We must love well if we are to be used in evangelism and discipleship.
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Ep. 18 How do I show my love for my coworkers, my neighbors and others? Part 4 of 6: Interview with Mark Oelze
Mr. Mark Oelze helps us understand how to expand the use of PLEDGE (Pause, Listen, Echo back, Disarm, Give and Engage) in other areas of life. Useful in marriages, it is also extremely …
Ep. 17 How do I truly love my spouse, my children and others well? Part 3 of 6: Interview with Mark Oelze
Mr. Mark Oelze shares his insights into loving well by helping us learn to communicate using "PLEDGE" -- Pause, Listen, Echo back, Disarm, Give (the other person an opportunity to contr…
Ep. 16 How can a believer radiate the light of Christ? Part 2 of 6: Interview with Mark Oelze
This is episode two of six where we learn from Mr. Mark Oelze, marriage counselor, author of the book "The Pledge of a Lifetime" and founder of Pledgetalk. He starts by telling us an in…