In this episode, Cory and Brian walk through a tool that we use regularly in the Missionary Pathway Huddle that we call The Matthew 28 Exercise. This tool helps us explore the four commands that Jesus gave within the Great Commission and is a fast way to help people consider what we've been called to do as followers of Jesus versus what our church …

In this episode, Brian and Cory explore observation number fourteen from TwoFourEight's research on the top 15 observations from urban disciple-making movements. This observation emphasizes the importance of creating ongoing team learning environments with application and reflection in disciple-making movements. We reflect on our own experiences an…

In this episode, Brian and Cory explore observation number thirteen from TwoFourEight's research on the top 15 observations from urban disciple-making movements. This observation makes that point that we should not look for the silver bullet in disciple-making or focus too much on repeating programs. We should look for the underlying biblical princ…

In this episode, Cory interviews Cayden Sommer and Sam Leichty, leaders with Awaken. Awaken is an emerging initiative with the KC Underground geared toward mobilizing young adults to live on mission and make disciples. Cayden and Sam share stories of how Jesus is currently working through them in their contexts and what they are hoping for this nex…

In this episode, Brian interviews a local KC Underground Hub director, Morgan Greer. Morgan and his family helped plant Serve Community Church in 2017, but their leadership team journeyed through a paradigm shift in 2021 to pursue becoming a decentralized network of disciple-makers and microchurches that joined the KC Underground. Morgan shares how…

In this episode Brian interviews Nick Herringshaw, a network leader in the Twin Cities area to talk about the ideas around Leading By Example Into the Harvest. Nick has been in Frogtown for the last ten years. In the shadow of the capitol, Frogtown is a mix of politicians and houseless people, and everything in between. Nick shares how Jesus called…

In this conversation, Brian and Cory discuss the importance of leading by example into the harvest and staying engaged with the lost and broken. We emphasize the need for both ordinary believers and network leaders to actively pursue relationships with non-believers and avoid becoming too inward-focused. We also highlight the importance of staying …

In this episode Brian, Cory, and Darryl Answer discuss the importance of coaching ordinary people within the context of New Community, a Hub within the Kansas City Underground. Darryl shares his background and the various roles he plays, including being a coach and a hub director. We talk about the challenges of coaching, such as finding time to co…

The conversation with Wendy McWherter delves into the world of coaching and disciple-making, exploring the overlap between coaching and adult learning models. Wendy shares the nine competencies of coaching and the five questions that form the backbone of a coaching conversation. The discussion emphasizes the importance of a coaching mindset and the…

In this episode Cory and Brian interview Zachary Harrod. Zachary shares his journey of faith and life in Prague, discussing his involvement in American football, coaching, and church planting. The conversation delves into the challenges of discipleship in a post-Christian context and the importance of vulnerability in building relationships and sha…

In this episode, Cory and Brian interview Brian Phipps, director of Disciples Made and a board member of the KC Underground. Brian Phipps discusses the importance of coaching disciple-making leaders to pursue their God-given goals. He shares his own journey of shifting from a traditional model of ministry to a focus on disciple multiplication. Phip…

In this episode, Brian and Cory interview Sara Jackaway, a director of the Serve Hub with KC Underground. We discuss the importance of ongoing coaching in urban disciple-making movements. Sara shares her background in counseling and church planting, highlighting the significance of caring for the whole family unit and helping individuals become ful…

In this conversation, Brian and Cory discuss the importance of coaching in disciple-making. We highlight the distinction between instructive coaching and disciple-making coaching, which focuses on asking open-ended questions and facilitating learning and reflection. We emphasize the value of ongoing coaching in sustaining and supporting disciple-ma…

Cory and Brian continue the conversation around creating lightweight, agile structures for ordinary people exploring multiplication. Our conversation revolves around the topic of multiplication in the context of microchurches. The main areas we explore today are launching new leaders, starting new discovery groups, and launching new microchurches. …

In this episode, Brian and Rob discuss the concept of building light agile structures within organizations and microchurches. We explore the importance of flexible grammar and the need for organizations to be willing to restructure in response to emergent practices. We introduce the concept of the Lightload Leader Starfish, which emphasizes the imp…

In this conversation, Brian and Cory discuss observation number 10 from twofoureight.org. In this episode we talk about building simple and agile structures and tools in urban disciple making movements. We explore the idea of creating light, flexible organizational structures and teams that reflect together, innovate, and apply emergent practices. …

Cory and Brian hang with Gui Fadlalla and discuss the importance of finding the few who can reach the many in disciple-making. They share personal stories and experiences, highlighting the need for depth and soul care in the process. Gui talks about his work in using soccer as a tool for ministry and equipping coaches to be disciple-makers. The con…

Haley Miller and Cory Ozbun discuss the work of Zero Hour, the student arm of Kansas City Underground, in equipping high school students to live as disciple-makers in their schools. They emphasize the importance of focusing on the few to reach the many and the need for students to have a team and mentor to support them in their mission. They also h…

Cory and Brian introduce the topic of focusing on the few to reach the many in the context of urban movements and everyday life. It emphasizes the importance of thinking strategically in urban contexts due to their complexity and the need to find the few who can replicate and reach others. The conversation also highlights the role of catalyzers and…

Summary This conversation explores the topic of urban disciple-making movements and how to mobilize the local church. The guest, Pete Kirwan, shares his role at New City, a church in Kansas City, and how they have adapted traditional church models to focus on decentralized, full-week adaptable gathering place disciple-making structures. The convers…

In this conversation, Roy Moran discusses the topic of mobilizing the existing church to make disciples. He is described as a disruptor who helps people think differently and disrupts their practices. The concept of hybrid church is introduced, which involves inviting friends to discover the Bible together and create biblically flourishing communit…

In this episode, Brian and Cory interview Marko Pretorius. Marko is on staff at a predominant model church in South Africa, but has been given the freedom to explore disciple-making principles within that structure that would lead to movement. He brings up some important points that lead pastors within the predominant system might consider as they …

In this episode, Brian and Cory interview Suz Ozbun. Suz is a local family doctor and perhaps more importantly, puts up with Cory. Suz shares her own journey and how she is currently putting into practice disciple-making principles in her context. "I wasn't the professional or the pastor, but I see my role as a missionary now."…

Summary This conversation explores the topic of mobilizing the existing church for disciple-making. We delve into the observation that urban churches must refocus on disciple-making and engaging the lost. The conversation explores the definition of disciple-making and the need for paradigm shifts in existing church structures. We emphasize the impo…

Tyler Dipprey shares his journey of transitioning from a mega church to a decentralized network of house churches focused on disciple making movements. He emphasizes the importance of inside leadership and the difference between conversion and disciple making. Tyler also discusses the challenges and rewards of long-term disciple making and the qual…

In this conversation, Brian, Cory, and Gary Kendall discuss the importance of collaboration and unity within the church to reach and impact a city. We highlight the need for a citywide vision and the role of prayer, compassion, evangelism, Bible engagement, and multiplication in achieving gospel saturation. We also discuss the collaborative respons…

In this conversation, Brian and Norris Williams discuss the importance of empowering insider leaders in disciple making movements. Norris shares his background and how he got involved in disciple making movement principles. He emphasizes the need to listen to God and have a posture of humility when entering new places. Norris also highlights the im…

In this conversation, Brian and Cory discuss the importance of prioritizing inside leaders in urban disciple making movements. They highlight the complexity of cities, which are made up of millions of cultures and subcultures. They emphasize the need to find and raise up leaders who belong to these various subcultures and can effectively reach thei…

In this conversation, Zach Duke shares his journey of faith and leadership development. He emphasizes the importance of modeling servant-hearted leadership and passing on the ministry to others. Zach highlights the need for leaders to prioritize intimacy with Jesus and trust in His goodness. He also discusses the tension between organic and intenti…

In this episode, Cory, Brian, and Hudson discuss servant-hearted leadership in the context of Share the Hope, a ministry in Kansas City. Hudson shares his background, including his transformation from a criminal lifestyle to a follower of Christ. He talks about his journey of becoming a leader in Share the Hope. Hudson emphasizes the need for leade…

Cory and Brian introduce observation number six: Develop Servant Hearted Leaders Who Replicate. The strategy that Two Four Eight suggests in light of this observation is that urban disciple-makers should prioritize developing leaders like Jesus. While this seems obvious, we often miss the target on how we actually develop leaders.…

In this episode, Cory interviews Cynthia Anderson. Cynthia has been a global catalyst for disciple-making movements for multiple decades. She is a deep well of wisdom for those pursuing movements of disciple-making. We dig a little deeper in the idea of investing in one-on-one disciple-making relationships that multiply by exploring the question of…

Cory and Brian interview Michael Sherwin of Two Four Eight. Michael was a primary driver behind the study of global movements and the process of discerning the common insights among these disciple-making networks in urban contexts. We wanted to have Michael back to explore more deeply this particular topic of "one-on-one vs. group disciple-making."…

Cory and Brian introduce Observation #5 from Two Four Eight's research on disciple-making in urban contexts: Invest, One-On-One in Disciple-making Relationships That Multiply. This is an interesting topic as we are strong proponents of group disciple-making and coaching. We explore this observation and what it can teach us as we seek to make discip…

Cory and Brian interview Lee Wood, a global disciple-making catalyst. Lee has been committed to launching and sustaining disciple-making movements since 2013. He's done this in the context of Tampa, Florida, and in many global cities as well. Lee shares insights he's discovered in these diverse contexts and how they support the everyday leader.…

Cory and Brian interview Danielle Best, a disciple-making leader in New York City. In the previous episode, we began to explore the observation made by Two Four Eight that in urban movements, a potential strategy is to invest heavily, intentionally, and long-term into those they disciple. Danielle and her family have leaned into the realities and c…

Cory and Brian set up the fourth observation from the Two Four Eight research on disciple-making movements in Urban Contexts. The fourth observation states that "Urban disciple-makers should seek to invest heavily, intentionally, and long-term into those that they disciple." "Let's not equate disciple-making with conversion.…

Today we wanted to invite you to consider financially partnering with the Kansas City Underground. This is not something that we have made a practice with this podcast, nor will we regularly do this into the future. We did want to take this moment, this year, to invite you to consider a one-time or recurring gift to the KC Underground on Giving Tue…

Cory and Rick Bush continue with our interviews with leaders engaging the broken, poor, and marginalized. This interview will specifically exore how and why God is moving among the homeless/houseless population in Kansas City. "If you think you are going to reach someone for Christ, you are mistaken. The Holy Spirit is already at work ahead of you.…

Cory and Brian interview Chris Conrad. Chris is one of the key leaders in Share the Hope, but he also actively serves the homeless communities in Kansas City. Chris knows what it's like to be an outsider and an insider among both of these networks. He brings a unique and important perspective to the posture we should take as we "go" among the broke…

Cory and Brian set up the third observation from the Two Four Eight research on disciple-making movements in urban contexts. The third observation states that the most significant momentum in urban spaces appears to be among the broken, marginalized, and poor. These are tough words that often end up creating labels and categories that dismiss peopl…

Cory and Brian welcome back Rob Wegner to wrap up our conversations around focusing on affinity groups in disciple-making movements in urban contexts. In this episode, we'll revisit why we should focus on affinity groups, stories that demonstrate how this plays out practically within the Underground, and how we can begin to discover our calling.…

This week, Cory wraps up a two-part interview with Michael Rojas. This week, Cory and Michael dive deeper into his miraculous story and further discuss how God is using him to reach others like himself. This on-the-ground testimony highlights the 2nd observation of urban movements: emphasize affinity group engagement in cities.…

This week, Cory begins a two-part interview with Michael Rojas, a local leader in Kansas City. Michael spends his time ministering to those with similar backgrounds and experiences as himself. Check out Michael's incredible journey from gang life and incarceration to disciple-making and ministry among people in those same communities.…

Cory and Brian interview Stacy Gaskins of the Tampa Underground. Stacy is the Director of Translocal Movements for Tampa Underground. She has been a part of that network of missionaries and microchurches from the early days and regularly coaches missionaries who are engaged in unique contexts across her city. Stacy will share how Tampa supports hel…

Cory and Brian set up the second observation from the Two Four Eight research on disciple-making movements in urban contexts: Emphasize Affinity Group Engagement in Cities. This is a topic we are passionate about in the Kansas City Underground. Our focus comes primarily through an emphasis on discovering your masterpiece mission. We always ask, "To…

Cory and Brian interview Zephan Allenbrand, a Hub Leader resident with the Serve Hub of the KC Underground. Zephan is also a committed missionary leader in Gardiner, along with his wife Taylar. Together, they seek to make disciples and see a microchurch emerge and, by God's grace, a Hub for that part of the city as well. Zephan shares how he made t…

Cory and Brian interview Breanna Wiebe, the ongoing coaching director of the KC Underground, about obedience and discovery-based disciple-making. This interview will explore Breanna's experience in her network of relationships and her experience developing coaching teams. The principles of discovery and obedience are important at the micro and macr…

For the next few weeks, we interview different leaders, both locally and globally, on how they've leaned into discovery-based learning and obedience-based disciple-making in their context. This week we get some time with a global leader, Steven Steinhaus (name changed for protection). Steven and his family have been planting the gospel with unreach…

We're back to our series on exploring the 15 common insights among urban disciple-making movements. These insights were discovered through a series of interviews by a global organization called Two Four Eight. This week, Cory and Brian introduce the first insight, "Foster Obedient Lifestyles through Discovery Learning." This won't be something bran…