Best Lifeway Sunday School Podcasts (2024)

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S4 E4 Together: The Power of Groups 27:27

3d ago27:27

27:27

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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BONUS New Series: Making Time - Chapter 1 12:04

4d ago12:04

12:04

Introducing a new series: Making Time! DIGITAL GROUP GUIDE How are you at making time? Do you feel like you have enough time in the day? Do you know if you have enough time in the day? Is there a difference between how you feel about time and what you think about your time? This is the first of a 6 part series on Making Time. Everyone has the same …

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BONUS New Series: Making Time - Chapter 1 12:04

4d ago12:04

12:04

Introducing a new series: Making Time! DIGITAL GROUP GUIDE How are you at making time? Do you feel like you have enough time in the day? Do you know if you have enough time in the day? Is there a difference between how you feel about time and what you think about your time? This is the first of a 6 part series on Making Time. Everyone has the same …

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BONUS New Series: Making Time - Chapter 1 13:35

8d ago13:35

13:35

Promo: Making Time You have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the…

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S4 E3 Breakthrough: Creating a New Scorecard for Group Ministry Success 39:45

10d ago39:45

39:45

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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S4 E2 Farsighted: Reaching People who are Far From God 41:49

24d ago41:49

41:49

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 30:19

24d ago30:19

30:19

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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BONUS EPISODE: Friend of God series from Simple Faith With Rusty George 4:58

1M ago4:58

4:58

Check out the Simple Faith podcast with Rusty George, the lead pastor at Crossroads Christian Church. Rusty and the Simple Faith podcast are doing a brand new limited experience in the month of June called, "Friend of God" This is a sneak peek at the first of the 40 episode series, for the full series, look for "Simple Faith With Rusty George" on y…

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BONUS EPISODE: Friend of God series from Simple Faith With Rusty George 6:29

1M ago6:29

6:29

Promo: Making Time You have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the…

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BONUS EPISODE: Friend of God series from Simple Faith With Rusty George 4:58

30d ago4:58

4:58

Check out the Simple Faith podcast with Rusty George, the lead pastor at Crossroads Christian Church. Rusty and the Simple Faith podcast are doing a brand new limited experience in the month of June called, "Friend of God" This is a sneak peek at the first of the 40 episode series, for the full series, look for "Simple Faith With Rusty George" on y…

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S3 E7 Training Adult Group Leaders 45:26

3M ago45:26

45:26

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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S3 E6 Student Ministry Training 46:54

3M ago46:54

46:54

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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S3E5 Training Kids Leaders 39:13

3M ago39:13

39:13

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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S3E4 How to Overcome Training Obstacles 41:17

4M ago41:17

41:17

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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S3E3 How to Develop a Training Strategy for Your Church Leaders 40:41

4M ago40:41

40:41

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 38:40

4M ago38:40

38:40

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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S3E1 Why Should We Train Group Leaders 35:28

4M ago35:28

35:28

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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7. Starting New Groups in Kids Ministry 43:41

8M ago43:41

43:41

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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6. Ways That New Groups Benefit the Church 40:47

9M ago40:47

40:47

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 33:55

9M ago33:55

33:55

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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Week 8: Fear God and Keep His Commands - Ecclesiastes 16:19

9M ago16:19

16:19

Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…

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4. Why Groups & Group Leaders Resist Starting New Groups 42:58

9M ago42:58

42:58

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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Week 7: Enjoy the Life God Has Given You - Ecclesiastes 10:40

9M ago10:40

10:40

Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…

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3. 5 Steps for Starting New Groups 42:55

9M ago42:55

42:55

While starting new groups can be an exciting time in a church, it can also prove to be a huge task! Arthur Flake’s five step process, KEEP, is critical in starting the right groups for the right people. In today’s episode Phil Todd and Dr. Doug Matlock join me to discuss the 5 step process in effectively starting new groups: Know your people Enlarg…

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Week 6: Number Your Days - Ecclesiastes 10:58

9M ago10:58

10:58

Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…

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2. The Best Times to Start New Groups 32:41

9M ago32:41

32:41

There are at least five times in a given year when churches are best positioned to launch new small groups. While some of these are related to calendar rhythms, others include capitalizing on opportunities that exist within a church’s unique framework. In today’s podcast I sit down with two individuals with experience “in the trenches” of launching…

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Week 5: Justice - Ecclesiastes 13:35

10M ago13:35

13:35

Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…

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1. Why Churches Must Start New Groups 29:38

10M ago29:38

29:38

Studies show that new groups are the lifeblood of any church’s group ministry, yet too often churches aren’t starting new groups on a regular basis. On today’s episode I sit down with two brilliant discipleship strategists, Sean Keith and Dr. Scott Sullivan. Sean Keith is the Sunday School/Discipleship Strategist for Louisiana Baptist. He has been …

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Week 4: Wealth, Fame, and Power - Ecclesiastes 13:04

10M ago13:04

13:04

Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…

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Week 3: Work - Ecclesiastes 10:05

10M ago10:05

10:05

Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…

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Week 2: Wisdom - Ecclesiastes 9:21

10M ago9:21

9:21

Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…

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Week 1: Vanity Under the Sun - Ecclesiastes 11:47

10M ago11:47

11:47

Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…

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Season 3 Trailer: Ecclesiastes - Finding Meaning In A World Of Passing Pursuits By Barnabas Piper 1:41

11M ago1:41

1:41

Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…

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Week 8: Happy are the Persecuted 13:50

11M ago13:50

13:50

Everyone wants to be happy. We spend our money, time, and energy chasing our version of the good life. And on the way, we run ourselves into physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. But what if the happiness we’re all striving for isn’t the happiness we were created for? Pastor and author Dr. Derwin L. Gray believes there is a better road to hap…

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Week 7: Happy Are The Peace Makers 10:13

11M ago10:13

10:13

Everyone wants to be happy. We spend our money, time, and energy chasing our version of the good life. And on the way, we run ourselves into physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. But what if the happiness we’re all striving for isn’t the happiness we were created for? Pastor and author Dr. Derwin L. Gray believes there is a better road to hap…

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Week 6: Happy Are The Seers 10:13

11M ago10:13

10:13

Everyone wants to be happy. We spend our money, time, and energy chasing our version of the good life. And on the way, we run ourselves into physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. But what if the happiness we’re all striving for isn’t the happiness we were created for? Pastor and author Dr. Derwin L. Gray believes there is a better road to hap…

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Week 5: Happy are the Merciful 10:12

12M ago10:12

10:12

Everyone wants to be happy. We spend our money, time, and energy chasing our version of the good life. And on the way, we run ourselves into physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. But what if the happiness we’re all striving for isn’t the happiness we were created for? Pastor and author Dr. Derwin L. Gray believes there is a better road to hap…

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Week 4: Happy Are The Hungry And Thirsty 8:38

12M ago8:38

8:38

Everyone wants to be happy. We spend our money, time, and energy chasing our version of the good life. And on the way, we run ourselves into physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. But what if the happiness we’re all striving for isn’t the happiness we were created for? Pastor and author Dr. Derwin L. Gray believes there is a better road to hap…

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Week 3: Happy Are The Humble 8:36

12M ago8:36

8:36

Everyone wants to be happy. We spend our money, time, and energy chasing our version of the good life. And on the way, we run ourselves into physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. But what if the happiness we’re all striving for isn’t the happiness we were created for? Pastor and author Dr. Derwin L. Gray believes there is a better road to hap…

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Week 2: Happy are those who Lament 12:27

1y ago12:27

12:27

Everyone wants to be happy. We spend our money, time, and energy chasing our version of the good life. And on the way, we run ourselves into physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. But what if the happiness we’re all striving for isn’t the happiness we were created for? Pastor and author Dr. Derwin L. Gray believes there is a better road to hap…

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Week 1: Happy Are The Beggars 12:30

1y ago12:30

12:30

The Good Life Bible Study eBook with Video Access includes electronic content for eight sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” and tips for leading a group. Also, each eBook contains unique codes that enable you to access teaching videos for each session. Everyone wants to be happy. We spend …

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The Good Life With Dr. Derwin Gray - Season 2 Trailer 1:33

1y ago1:33

1:33

The Good Life Bible Study eBook with Video Access includes electronic content for eight sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” and tips for leading a group. Also, each eBook contains unique codes that enable you to access teaching videos for each session. Everyone wants to be happy. We spend …

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Week 6: Pain Is A Microphone 18:03

1y ago18:03

18:03

In this lesson, Levi discusses what it means to use pain as our microphone. Suffering isn’t an obstacle to being used by God. It is an opportunity to be used like never before. Hard times are a passport that gives you permission to go places you wouldn’t get to any other way. When we go through times of difficulty we have instant credibility with o…

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Week 5: Cue The Eagle 15:46

1y ago15:46

15:46

Sometimes the things that we’re hoping to happen take longer than anticipated or transpire in a way that leads to disappointment. During times of waiting, disappointment, or grief we’re prone to become weary. In this session, Levi teaches about how to draw on God’s strength rather than our own. What will you do when the unthinkable happens? Pastor …

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Week 4: The Hope Of Heaven 13:39

1y ago13:39

13:39

When someone dies, it’s not uncommon for a well-meaning person to say, “He’s in a better place.” But for Christians, we don’t have to live with such a vague notion of heaven because the Bible isn’t silent about the issue. In this session, Levi focuses on the hope of heaven that awaits all who have placed their hope and trust in Jesus. It's hard to …

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Week 3: Hurting With Hope 15:22

1y ago15:22

15:22

In this session, Levi teaches about what it means to hurt with hope. Grief has the ability to cloud our vision, but we can learn to walk by faith in the midst of suffering. Believing in Jesus doesn’t exempt us from emotional hardship, and being a Christian doesn’t mean we won’t shed tears during our time on earth. However, it does mean that when we…

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Week 2: The Invisible World 16:44

1y ago16:44

16:44

In this session, Levi discusses the invisible world—the unseen spiritual realities playing out all around us. At any given moment, there’s always more going on than what we can see with the naked eye. spiritually. You must not rely on the naked eye. Faith is the telescope that allows us to see the spiritual realities at play all around us. It's har…

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Week 1: Turn Off The Dark 22:15

1y ago22:15

22:15

We don’t have to wait until we get to heaven to live in the light of God’s goodness. It’s available to us here and now through Jesus. Even a dim light in the distance can give us hope and provide a path out of the darkness. In this session, Levi shows how in our moments of deepest sorrow, Jesus has given us the power, by His Spirit, to turn off the…

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Best Practices for Retaining Group Leaders 37:55

1y ago37:55

37:55

Welcome to the Disciple-making in Community with Ken Braddy podcast, an ongoing 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 champio…

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Thirteen Places to Find New Group Leaders 31:22

1y ago31:22

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Welcome to the Disciple-making in Community with Ken Braddy podcast, an ongoing 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 champio…

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