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. 135 Who do you say that I am? What do you want? The questions of Jesus. Part 2 of 5 Richard Spann (re-release)
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. 134 Why is prayer so important, yet often neglected? Part 1 of 5 Richard Spann (re-release)
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. 133 How do I get started memorizing Scripture? Part 4 of 4 with Larry Beck
On this final episode with Larry Beck, he gives us some great practical advice on memorizing Scripture, including the importance of finding someone, perhaps a group, to memorize new ver…
Ep. 132 What are some pitfalls of Scripture memory? Part 3 of 4 with Larry Beck
We've all used these as excuses: "I have a poor memory. I can't memorize Scripture!" or "I'm too busy. I don't have time to memorize Scripture!" Today Larry Beck reminds us of the answe…
Ep. 131 How does Scripture memory apply to our relationships? Part 2 of 4 with Larry Beck
How does getting God's Word into our hearts help us in our relationships with our spouse, our children, our co-workers and our friends? Larry Beck helps us see the critical importance o…
Ep. 130 Why is Scripture memory so important in discipleship? Part 1 of 4 with Larry Beck
Why is Scripture memory key to our spiritual growth? Today we hear from Mr. Larry Beck, formerly working in the oil and gas business, then 30 years in the aircraft industry. He has been…
Ep. 129 Are you spending your life -- or investing it? Part 7 with John Anderson
What's the difference between spending one's life versus "investing" it? In this final episode with Mr. John Anderson, Campus Ministry Director at Wichita State University, we are encou…
Ep. 128 What does it take to be a disciplemaker? Part 6 with John Anderson
Continuing our series with Mr. John Anderson, Campus Ministry Director with the Navigators at Wichita State University, we look at the question of "What training or special skills are n…
Ep. 127 What is "friendship with a vision"? Part 5 with John Anderson
Mr. John Anderson continues his series on "Compelled to be Disciplemakers," taken from our Spring Men's Retreat held in early April 2022. In today's podcast, John shares some simple ide…
Ep. 126 What does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ? Part 4 with John Anderson
John Anderson is the Campus Ministry Director for the Navigators at Wichita State University. This is the third podcast, taken from talks given by John at our Spring Men's Retreat April…
Ep. 125 What compels people to sacrificially serve the Lord? Part 3 with John Anderson
John Anderson is the Campus Ministry Director for the Navigators at Wichita State University. This is the third podcast, taken from talks given by John at our Spring Men's Retreat April…
Ep. 124 How does a proper understanding of God's greatness help in our daily lives? Part 2 with John Anderson
The more we understand the greatness and holiness of our God, the smaller our "problems" appear. Mr. John Anderson, Campus Ministry Director at Wichita State University for the Navigato…
Ep. 123 How do our problems compare to God's greatness? Part 1: John Anderson
Mr. John Anderson, Campus Ministry Director for the Navigators at Wichita State University spoke to 71 men at the Kansas Navigators Spring Men's Retreat April 1-2, 2022 at Hesston's Cro…
Ep. 122 What are some practical ways we can encourage evangelism? Part 3 of 3 Richard Spann
It takes more than just instruction to encourage others to share their faith. Dr. Spann shares a very effective way of modeling evangelism via the "Your Home a Lighthouse" resource. H…
Ep. 121 What is the value of individual vs. group discipleship? Part 2 of 3 Richard Spann
The Kansas Navigators have focused on pouring into the lives of people on an individual basis, as well as ministering in group contexts. What is the relationship between these two? Why …
Ep. 120 How do I get started investing in someone's life? Part 1 of 3 Richard Spann
Are you sensing that God wants you to take that first step in encouraging someone in their spiritual growth? But on the other hand, do you have questions as to how to do that effectivel…
Ep. 119 How do I get God's Word into my heart? Spiritual disciplines part 3 of 3
Probably the most important spiritual discipline is that of reading and applying God's Word. Do you have a plan to do that? Here are some practical suggestions on how to get His Word in…
Ep. 118 How and why should we pursue holiness? Part 2 of 3
Is holiness a matter of trying harder to "obey the rules"? Is it something that is to be achieved in order to feel better about ourselves? The key to holiness is keeping our eyes on Jes…
Ep. 117 Do you have passionate desire to be more like Jesus? Part 1 of 3 on Spiritual Disciplines
Just how "holy" does God expect us to be? What is meant by spiritual growth, transformation and Christlikeness? Join David Dennis as we explore some ideas about spiritual habits or disc…
Ep. 116 Is making disciples the job of church leaders only? Part 3 of 3 Interview with Mr. Elmo Joseph
Mr. Elmo Joseph is a retired small business owner who has spent a lifetime of investing in individuals. He places a high priority on one-on-one discipleship, as well as small groups. In…