Our goal is to help followers of Jesus dive deep into what it means to be an everyday disciple maker. In these 20 minute episodes, we will talk about culture, practice, and multiplication of disciple making in the local church.
Episodes
Jan 25, 2022
Jan 25, 2022
21 min
We continue our conversation around consumerism and disciple making!
Takeaway: Systems make relationships optional.
Action Step: Evaluate the system you are currently discipling in.
Show Notes:
Genesis 2:18
Questions to Consider:
- Can satisfaction really be purchased?
- Does purchasing power have to be found in an institution or system?
- Is there a way to work within a system without becoming “systematized” in our perspective and relationships?
- Where is God in all of this?
https://www.justingravitt.com/blog/consumerism-purchasingpower
Resident Aliens by Stanley Hauerwas and William Henry Willimon
Jan 18, 2022
Jan 18, 2022
20 min
We begin a special four-part series on consumerism and disciple making. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the other episodes!
Takeaway: Consumerism has fooled the church into believing that "success" is more important than righteousness.
Action Step: Reflect on your own consumerism, and repent in areas where you may lack.
Show Notes:
2 Peter 1:3-4
John 10:10
https://www.justingravitt.com/blog/consumerism-satisfactionforsale
Jan 11, 2022
Jan 11, 2022
20 min
Habits help us because; You can’t rush intimacy.
Intentional habits + intimate time can help lead us to an intimate relationship.
Luke 2:52, “Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God & man.”
- Assurance of Salvation / Gospel - The Gospel you preach determines the kind of disciple you will make. -Bill Hull
- Quiet Time m
- Prayer
- Witnessing
- Fellowship
- Scripture Memory
- Bible Study
Takeaway: Intentional habits + intimate time can help lead us to an intimate relationship
Action Step: Evaluate your intimacy level with God by doing an intentional habit inventory.
Show Notes:
Jan 4, 2022
Jan 4, 2022
22 min
You have to deal with your hurt before you can help those who are hurting.
1 Thess. 2:8, “We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.
Takeaway: You can't love at a distance and you can't disciple at a distance.
Action Step: Examine what roadblocks are keeping you from loving others well.
Show Notes:
Dec 15, 2021
Dec 15, 2021
21 min
In today's conversation, Tony and Justin explore the importance of having a clear call to action in the disciple-making movement.
Takeaway: Disciple-making begins with a clear call to action.
Action Step: Clarify your clear call to action, and share it with a fellow disciple-maker.
Show Notes:
1 Corinthians 14:8
https://www.justingravitt.com/blog/the-trumpet-principle
4 Questions for churches to sound a clear call in disciple-making:
- How does disciple-making differ from what the church is already doing?
- How do we make disciples as a church (corporately, individually, both?)
- How will we equip church members to effectively reach people in their natural contexts?
- How will church leaders pastor people through resistance to personal disciple-making?
Dec 7, 2021
Dec 7, 2021
20 min
In today's conversation, Tony and Justin dialogue about their experience to fast in order to hear God's voice.
Takeaway: Fasting is meant to be shared.
Action Step: Plan your next fast...
Show Notes:
Matt. 6:16-18
Mark 2:18-20
John 3:30
Acts 14:23
Phil. 1:29
Dec 1, 2021
Dec 1, 2021
19 min
Far too often we neglect defining the important parts of our cultural thinking that it will happen on its own. In today's conversation, Justin and Tony unpack what it means to define the culture so that you can move forward with the mission.
Takeaway: Common language creates common movement that changes the individual for the corporate good.
Action Step: Define disciple making language with your community and with the people you are discipling.
Show Notes:
Nov 17, 2021
Nov 17, 2021
35 min
In today's conversation, Justin and Tony sit down with fellow Navigator Jason Johnston. We talk about purity, reaching the next generation, and what it takes to be relevant in today's world. You aren't going to want to miss our very first interview!
Takeaway:
Its' never too early to start talking to your kids about purity!
Action Step:
Subscribe to Jason's Youtube channel.
Show Notes:
Resources Mentioned:
Nov 10, 2021
Nov 10, 2021
20 min
In this week's episode, Tony and Justin talk about what it means to stay in the truth when we follow Jesus!
The branch doesn’t exist for itself, but to bear fruit for the vine.
John 15:1, “I am the true vine, and my father is the gardener.”
John 15:5, “I am the vine you are the branches if a man remains in me and I in him he will bear much fruit, apart from me you can do nothing.”
Essentials for Abiding - (Disciplines)
- Scripture Meditation/reflection
- Prayer
- The Church/Community/Fellowship
Takeaway: As a disciple our first task is to abide.
Action Step: Assess and look to improve one of your Abiding Essentials.
Show Notes:
Mark 3:14, John 15
Nov 3, 2021
Nov 3, 2021
20 min
Justin and Tony talk about the discipline of sharing your story, and how important it is to share it in new ways!
Takeaway: Sharing your story is a discipline, be ready to share your story today.
Action Step: Tell someone how Jesus is changing you this week.
Show Notes:
Scripture: Acts 26:4-23, 1 Peter 3:15, John 4:39, Colossians 4:5-6