To be a Christian is to be a student. The word “disciple” means “student”, and before he ascended to Heaven, Jesus’s final command to his students was that they should go into all the world and teach, making more students (Matthew 28:19-20). As Christians in the modern world, our calling is still to be students of Jesus and to help each other in fellowship as we learn about Him and from Him. We are to be Students of the Word, studying the Bible, the written word of God, as we walk as the dis ...
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Welcome to the Disciple-making in Community with Ken Braddy podcast, a conversation with church leaders that focuses on important issues in disciple-making through ongoing Bible study groups. Your host, Ken Braddy, is Lifeway’s Director of Sunday School, a group leader, author, blogger, and has been a discipleship pastor and 30-year champion of disciple-making through groups in the local church.
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We are advocates of the Gospel in the lives of teens and we know that the life of a teen begins with their parents. This podcast helps parents reap the benefits of student ministry in their own homes.
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Welcome to The Keystone Project Podcast. Brothers Charlie Greene and James Greene interview missionaries from across the globe and discuss core values in God’s kingdom and the Great Commission. Join them as they explore how men and women worldwide are changing their communities by making disciples and living above the world's standards. The Keystone Project is a discipleship training and global missions network of churches and leaders committed to the fulfillment of the Great Commission in t ...
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Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) is a university student movement dedicated to evangelization. We challenge students to live in the fullness of the Catholic faith with a strong emphasis on becoming leaders in the renewal of the world. CCO was founded by André and Angèle Regnier in 1988 at the University of Saskatchewan. From the humble beginnings of a handful of students, the movement now serves thousands of students across Canada.
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Is there more to the Christian life than praying a prayer and going to heaven? Jesus' call to 'follow me' is a radical life-long and life-changing committment. Being a disciple of Jesus is much more than a decision to be saved.Jackson Sandefer and Nathan Richey unpack how we follow Jesus and lead others in this journey. Join us as we turn Decisions into Disciples.Jackson has served as the youth pastor for 8 years at Crossroads of Life, and is soon becoming the Youth Alive missionary for AG N ...
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Regular reflections and conversations about the obstacles and emerging best practices of cross-cultural urban ministry. Visit our website to find out more at http://www.globalcitymission.org/
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Welcome to Beauty Ever New, a podcast about Catholic Art and Architecture. Our name is inspired by a celebrated phrase from St. Augustine where he laments his late arrival into the splendor of God’s truth. We invite you to join us as we have conversations with artists, architects, musicians, fundraisers, scholars and more, about how to bring beauty into our churches and communities. If you are a seminarian, a priest or bishop, a committee member in your parish, or a parishioner who wonders S ...
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That big verb: 'KNOWING' - and the way in which John applies it to love and life.By Corey Olsen
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Kids today are growing up so differently than their parents did. On today's show, host Ken Brady interviews Jana Magruder, the author of the book Flip the Script. They discuss the importance of understanding the needs of the current generation of kids and how to effectively minister to them. Jana covers topics such as expressive individualism, the …
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In this episode, Ken Braddy discusses the key principles and essentials for effective group ministry through Sunday school. By taking the principles from his book, Breathing Life into Sunday School, Ken emphasizes the importance of discipleship within the context of a group and highlights the need for variety in teaching, financial support, attenti…
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Welcome back to another great episode of Disciple-Making Community with host Ken Braddy. On today's show, Scott McConnell, the author of the book 'Together: The Power of Groups.' They discuss the importance of discipleship within the context of smaller groups and the benefits of being in a group. They also explore the reasons people do and don't pa…
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I've heard many arguments for why parents send their children to public or private schools instead of homeschooling, but unfortunately, most of them are more about the parent's needs than the children. We are passionate about the truth and families. Something that the enemy hates. This is why we felt it necessary to do a full episode on why Homesch…
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Episode 59: Choosing Life and Losing Life
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In verses 14 and 15, we looked at murder and hatred. Today we ask the question: what exactly is this laying down of one's life?By Corey Olsen
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S4 E3 Breakthrough: Creating a New Scorecard for Group Ministry Success
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Today, host Ken Braddy, discusses his book 'Breakthrough: Creating a New Scorecard for Group Ministry Success.' The book focuses on four main tasks for group leaders: learning and obeying God's Word, inviting people to become disciples, forming deeper relationships, and engaging in acts of service. 'Breakthrough' provides practical guidance and too…
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Episode 58: A Life And Death Situation
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In verse 13, we started exploring the concept of death. Now, we delve into the profound subject of murder. What does it truly mean to murder, and how does hatred play a role in this act? Join us as we unpack these complex questions.By Corey Olsen
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S4 E2 Farsighted: Reaching People who are Far From God
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In this episode of the Disciple Making in Community podcast, host Ken Braddy interviews Dr. Dwayne McCrary about his book Farsighted. They discuss the importance of building a culture of reaching people and overcoming obstacles to reaching the lost. The conversation covers topics such as creating open ongoing Bible study communities, sharing the go…
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S4 E1 Student Ministry That Matters with Zac Workun
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Welcome back to another great season of Disciple-making In Community with Ken Braddy. He is joined by guest Zach Workin, a student ministry specialist. They discuss the importance of student ministry and the elements of a healthy student ministry, including kingdom expanding, character transforming, and culture shaping. Zac Workun serves as the Stu…
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Today we look at John's interesting expansion of the topic from just discussing Cain to one of the wider world, death and life.By Corey Olsen
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State of the Church in India - Kingdom Conversations with Sam
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In today's episode, Charlie sits down with Sam, a kingdom worker and disciple-maker from India to discuss the state of the church in India and what steps need to be taken to reach the unreached. Discover how this applies not only to those in India but the church as a whole across the globe. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! Follow us on all m…
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Jonathan Haidt's, "Anxious Generation" is a great synopsis of years of work on the developing child, technology, and the growth of emotional unhealth. How does this influence how we do ministry and how we parent? Music: Austin Haga - "Waterfalls" and "Mind (Interlude)"By Kirk Student Ministry
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We continue to examine how the order to 'love your brother' constrasts with the example of Cain and Abel. What does this sibling relationship demonstrate to us, and what does it imply about our positions as children of God?By Corey Olsen
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Student Encounter Spring 2024 - Kingdom Stories with Training Students
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Over 60 students from 17 countries attended our international leadership training in the Spring of 2024. These training programs are a month-long and are very intensive. Hearing these students' stories and encounters with the Lord during their time with us is a joy. Check out how God has been using these mighty warriors and what is next for them. S…
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This week we turn from the positive message about loving your brother to the (rather extreme) negative example: Cain. But why does John reach for this extreme example?By Corey Olsen
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We take a look at Andy Crouch's book, "The Life We're Looking For" He takes a hard stance on making sure that our life investments are not in technology and instead on relationships. How are we pursuing each other in the way God intended? How do tend to relate to one another? How can we recapture the fullness of relationship? Interlude music by Aus…
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What Is the Right Gospel? | Kingdom Conversations with Richard Greene
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What is the gospel? It's the most spiritually basic question any Christian should be able to answer. However, when we look further into the scriptures it appears that maybe we have not been sharing the correct gospel. I know that that sounds crazy, but it is true. And if you don't believe me, listen to this episode and hear our thoughts. Understand…
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Welcome to the final episode of Season 3 of Disciple-Making Community. This season we have tackled the important topic of training group leaders in our local churches. If you're just joining us, be sure to go back to episode 1 of this season. On today's show Ken Braddy discusses the why, how, and applicable practices of training adult group leaders…
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This season we've been tackling the topic of training group leaders. Over the course of this season we've exstablished the "why" behind training, shared free resources group leaders can take advantage of, and discussed effective strategies in training kids, adults, and small group leaders. On today's show, Chad Higgins and Cory Liebrum join Ken as …
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Walking by Faith | Kingdom Stories with Shawn Walker
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Shawn Walker is a board member of The Keystone Project and is also a part of Stand and Walk Ministries based out of Dayton, Ohio. Shawn is passionate about reaching the lost and discovering who God is more and more every day. He has a tremendous testimony of being ushered out of darkness into God's kingdom after hearing the audible voice of God. Ev…
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Episode 54: Speaking of Not Loving Your Brother...
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We look more closely at John's definitions of loving one another and loving God.By Corey Olsen
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Church leaders know how important it is to have well trained and equipped group leaders in our kids ministry settings. On today's show Delany Williams and Sandy Coelho join Ken Braddy to discuss the most effective ways they've trained leaders, how new technology can be helpful in training leaders, and practical baby steps in starting ongoing traini…
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Welcome back to another great episode of Disciple-Making in Community. This season we're tackling the topic of training group leaders in the local church. The last few episodes have focused on the importance of training group leaders, resources to do so, and strategies around effective training. Today, Frank Monts and Keith Lowry, join me in discus…
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Redeeming the Land | Kingdom Stories with Darla Provancial
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Darla Provancial is a board member of The Keystone Project and an enrolled member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and has a heart for Native American people. She shares her story and how God took her from a childhood of poverty, domestic violence, and alcohol abuse to experiencing a dramatic encounter with the Holy Spirit. Support the Show. Thanks for l…
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Episode 53: How to Do Righteousness
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We begin to understand the connection between loving one another and loving God - and what the opposite might mean.By Corey Olsen
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The Age of Opportunity is what Paul David Tripp calls the teenage years. We talk about why that is, what we can do to get the most out of this time, and practical tips during tough times with your teen.By Kirk Student Ministry
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S3E3 How to Develop a Training Strategy for Your Church Leaders
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A large study in the state of Georgia looking at over 2,000 churches produced answers to the necessity of churches training group leaders. This week on Disciple-Making Community, Ken Braddy is joined with Brian Filligim and Dr. Jeff Bowden to discuss the outcomes of churches who train their leaders, how they train them, and how the church is positi…
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S3E2 Lifeway's Best and Mostly Free Resources
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Too often leaders feel ill equipped in training their discipleship leaders. For reasons such as budgeting, or the lack of knowledge of what's available to them, obstacles stand in the way of training and equipping leaders to truly make disciples. Well today we have good news for you! On today's episode Melita Thomas, Dwayne McCrary, and Zac Workun …
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Welcome back to another season of Disciple-Making Community with Ken Braddy! We believe that the best discipleship happens in small groups and each season we tackle a different topic, from different perspectives. This Season we'll focus on training group leaders, and on today's show, Ken discusses with two friends the importance of training group l…
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Kingdom Stories with Sam - Part 2 | National Revival for India
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Our sequel episode with Sam focuses on how ministry in India is taking place and the challenges that disciples face daily. The church has been persecuted day after day yet the torch of the testimony still burns bright. Our prayer is that God would bring national revival for India that touches the nations around them. Support the Show. Thanks for li…
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Episode 52: The Revelation of the Children
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A breakthrough in our discussion of 1 John 3:7-10 as we come to grips with the meaning of John's convicting words.By Corey Olsen
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On this episode we discuss Jean Twenge's book, "IGen" She talks about everything you need to know about this current generation of adolescents. If you want to know who your teen is or why they are the way that they are, we recommend this book. We discuss the importance of preparing the way for the next generation and how to help this generation gra…
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We devote additional study to these important verses.By Corey Olsen
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Kingdom Stories with Sam - Part 1 | Being a Living Sacrifice
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Sam, grew up in conditions many in Western culture could not even imagine. Violence, alcoholism, demonic activities, poverty, and without adequate provision at times. He hungered and searched for something more. This story is an incredible example that shows that God searches far and wide for those who will give their lives completely to Him withou…
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Episode 50: The Imperative to Abide
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In this abbreviated study time, we spend more time focusing on 1 John 3:8&9.By Corey Olsen
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...in which we finally begin to focus more closely on this vital, but sometimes troubling, verse 8.By Corey Olsen
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Kingdom Conversations with Will McCord | Being a Friend to the Refugee
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In this episode, James and I talk with Will McCord who is a missionary in the city of Houston. He and his family have been actively making disciples amongst refugees and unreached people who have moved to the United States. We discuss how to reach those around us by simply being friends and getting out of our comfort zones. Support the Show. Thanks…
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Do you coddle your teen? If you do, what can you do about it? How does this change the way they follow Jesus? All this and more. Come and listen to our newly formatted podcast with all same the helpful resources to become or grow as a discipler of teens. Resources mentioned "The Coddling of the American Mind" by Jonathan Haidt & Greg Lukianoff http…
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This week we survey verses 7-9 of 1 John 3, a section that seems to serve as a glue, holding together the other adjoining sections that we will examine more closely in the future. And who is this Diablo fellow, anyway?By Corey Olsen
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Kingdom Stories with Olalekan Rotimi | Raising the Dead
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In this episode, James and I had the opportunity to sit down with Olalekan Rotimi, a Pastor in Nigeria. He came through our leadership training program in 2017 and was deeply affected by the Holy Spirit. He went back to his home country and began implementing what he learned but like so many, he faced challenges immediately. Imagine, you’ve just go…
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Kingdom Stories with Tomas Walek | Jesus Walked into the Room
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Sometimes we struggle to shake the world off of us. For many, the pull can feel so strong and hard to resist. But, thanks be to God for His mercies, His grace, and His patience as He walks us through the highs and lows of following Him. He truly never leaves us or forsakes us. In this episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with our friend an…
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In this lesson, our focus is on a verse that has proven to be problematic for so many people.By Corey Olsen
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Kingdom Stories with Training Students | Raising Up Leaders
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Missionary stories are some of the best stories you will ever hear. God working among His people is an unmatched creative work. In this episode, we sit down with 5 students going through our leadership training program and hear how God has impacted their lives thus far. Enjoy and be inspired by all that He is calling us to do. Support the Show. Tha…
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Starting new groups in Kids Ministry has always been tough, but since COVID-19 churches across America have struggled more than ever to recruit and retain small group leaders in Kids Ministry. As leaders we know how important it is to the safety and discipleship of kids to have the right volunteers. On today’s episode I sit down with three Kids Min…
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In this lesson, Corey deep-dives into verse 5 of chapter 3, focusing on what is meant by the taking away of sin.By Corey Olsen
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6. Ways That New Groups Benefit the Church
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From Moses to Jesus we see life happening in small groups all throughout the pages of scripture. Starting new groups are crucial and beneficial to the overall health and growth of the church. On today’s episode I discuss with Dr. Dwayne Parker and Daniel Edmonds 6 major benefits to starting new groups. After years of experience on the pastoral leve…
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5. The One Person Needed to Start New Groups
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One of the most strategic things a leader can do is to invest in future leaders. Whether your church’s primary discipleship model is Sunday Schools or small groups, raising up apprentices can be a determining factor in a church’s ability to multiply additional classes or groups. I’m joined today by two men who have served “in the trenches” of disci…
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Kingdom Messages | Living the Good Story with George Greene
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Everyone loves a good story but maybe not all of us feel like our story is anything special. In this message, George Greene shares how you can experience the fullness of life as you follow the Lord and seek first His kingdom. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! Follow us on all major social media platforms. https://keystoneproject.org/ https://…
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4. Why Groups & Group Leaders Resist Starting New Groups
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As critical as starting new groups is to a church’s discipleship mission, pastors across the country still find groups and leaders resisting multiplying and starting new groups. On today’s show Dr. PJ Dunn and Ray Sullivan join me in a conversation about the complexities of this issue. With over 15 years of local church service, PJ now Dr. PJ Dunn …
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