DiscipLead Podcast

Episode 61: Good Morning Monday!

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Episode 60: Ben Crisp on Viewing Everything Through the Cross, Why Humility Is Where the Kingdom Begins, and What Survives the Fire

In this episode, Ben and I discuss how parenting has shaped his discipleship and leadership journey and his greatest takeaways from the first 6+ years of ministry. We talk about how vision was sparked for Reflection Church to release a prayer and worship album and dive into Ben’s first book and Paul’s understanding of Church leadership in 1 Corinthians. Quotes for Notes:“…this is what I found the most helpful: is that everything has to be viewed through the message of the cross. Every resource, every conference, every podcast. The message of the cross is the lens by which everything is digested, everything is evaluated.”“If we achieve good outcomes but the methods by which we achieve them are unholy and impure, if the motives are unholy and impure, if it is by any other means than the message of the cross, than what we have built and achieved will be burned up at the end of the age.”“Humility is the entry point. It is the first place, the first attribute, beatitude of the Kingdom. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.”Links:Ben’s Book: Strengthening the Church and Its Leaders: https://www.amazon.com/Strengthening-Church-Its-Leaders-CorinthiansHabitations Vol. 1: https://reflection.church/habitation-vol-1Reflection Church: https://reflection.church/

Episode 59: Chris Maxwell on Merging the Ancient and the Modern, Finish Lines That Keep Moving, and Finding True Contentment

In this episode, Chris and I explore multi-generational worship, what contentment truly is (and isn’t), why we often resist healthy margin, and how to tell the difference between healthy ambition and unhealthy striving—plus much more.Quotes for Notes:“We assume peace is a prize waiting at a finish line that keeps moving.”“If we did not preach okay, can we be okay with that? Knowing that God is with us, He loves us anyway, and He might not be grading and ranking us like we are.”“God calls us to do those things that will only be accomplished by His power and His Presence.”Links:Amazon: http://bit.ly/cmaxmanWebsite:chrismaxwell.meFacebook: facebook.com/PauseWithChrisMaxwellTwitter:@CMaxManInstagram: CMaxMan  Podcast: https://nextstepleadership.buzzsprout.com/

Episode 58: Scott Lollis on Getting Around People That Change Your Reality, Providing Solid Ground for the Next Generation, and Bringing Others Along in Ministry

In this episode, Scott and I explore what it means to lead with authenticity, stand firmly on truth, cultivate the right relationships, and resist the isolation that so often creeps into ministry leadership. Quotes for Notes:“…as the Church, we’ve got to stand on (that) truth, if we don’t there is nothing for them go back to. There is no solid ground for them if we are not standing on Jesus for them and with them.”“I found out that as you get around other people that are doing things that you don’t feel like are even are possible… it changes your reality, it changes the way you think, it changes the way you see things.”“Whatever you do in ministry, even if you can do it alone, don’t.”

Episode 57: Good Morning Monday!

Links:https://danreiland.com/blog/https://www.amazon.com/Inner-Excellence-Extraordinary-Performance-Possiblehttps://www.arthurbrooks.com/

Episode 56: Paul Evans on the Invisible Work of Ministry, Trusting the Power of New Life in Christ, and Choosing Contribution Over Criticism

In this episode, Paul and I explore different ways people approach God, the often unseen work of ministry, and the tension many churches feel between caring deeply for people and pursuing growth. We talk about authenticity in study and preaching, trusting in the transforming power of new life in Christ, and choosing contribution over criticism.Quotes for Notes:“In the end, if you’re going to impact people, you’ve got to link together what you’re learning, and studying, and preparing with the authentic, real-life situations of the people that you are teaching.”“You have got to count on the new life. You’ve got to believe that the new life can deliver on the promise of God that you will be a new person, that you can go on to holiness, that righteousness is real.”“We’ve got to realize that in order to be fulfilled in our spiritual experience, I think, we’ve got to move away from what do I get out of all of this to what can I contribute in service to others?”Links:Help for Holiness: https://www.amazon.com/Help-Holiness-Rediscovering-Resources-SanctificationHoliness Reconsidered: https://www.amazon.com/Holiness-Reconsidered

Episode 55: Doug Beacham on Uncovering What You Really Believe, the Gospel’s Role in Forming Intelligence, and the Most Impactful Disciple-Maker in Your Life

In this episode, Doug and I discuss his upbringing, ministry journey, challenges faced along the way, his approach to personal growth, and his hope for the future of the IPHC.Quotes for Notes:“Wait until you start to pastor, then you will figure out what you really believe.”“Christians in modernity thought their task was to make the Gospel intelligible to the world rather than to help the world understand why it could not be intelligible without the Gospel.”“I think Christian marriage and one’s spouse is the most important disciple-maker God gives you in your life.”Links:IPHC General Superintendent’s Office: https://iphc.org/gso/John Steinbeck Books:  https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-SteinbeckMike Pasquarello Book “Christian Preaching: A Trinitarian Theology of Proclamation: https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Preaching-Trinitarian-Theology-Proclamation/dp/1610972554

Episode 54: Zach Tomlinson on How Being With God Shapes How You Show Up For People, Living Authentically in Ministry, and Resting in God’s Steadfast Goodness

In this episode, Zach and I discuss how spending time with God shapes the way we show up for people, the need to live authentically rather than chasing what’s popular, and trusting in God’s goodness.Quotes for Notes:“I have to be alone with God so I can be together with people.”“So many times, times where I get stuck, it is because I am trying to be somebody different. The times where I get caught up, the times where I feel a blockage, it’s because I’ve turned into somebody who I was never called to be.”“His goodness is not defined by the world’s evil.”Links:“The Circle Maker” by Mark Batterson: https://www.christianbook.com/the-circle-maker-mark-batterson/9780310346913/pd/346913?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=christian-living-0-20%7C346913&p=1179710&utm_source=google&p=1237749&dv=c&cb_src=google&cb_typ=shopping&cb_cmp=21328467087&cb_adg=167503012527&cb_kyw=&utm_medium=shopping&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21328467087&gbraid=0AAAAAD_dTHauHNbi_ru0U6ci_-8XmLwop&gclid=CjwKCAjwr8LHBhBKEiwAy47uUnCWOqnlmG1Gi-8dMmNlNAqGD93Fgm5EjQ1TP9u4TuzXBEmMBqYSoxoCDhwQAvD_BwE“Our Awesome Lord” by Frank Tunstall: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Awesome-Lord-Captivating-Pentecostal/dp/1599796090

Episode 53: Matt Bartlett on God’s Presence Being Priority in Worship, Seeing Team Members as Family, and Three Steps to Setting a Goal

In this episode, I sit down with Matt to dive into his journey into worship ministry and his deep hunger for God’s Presence. We explore the key mentors and leaders who’ve shaped his heart and approach to worship, and talk about the vision that fuels his ministry. Matt also introduces Elevate: Strategies and Logistics, a new initiative he launched to empower worship leaders and equip churches with practical tools and support. Quotes for Notes:“People will come back if they experience God’s Presence.”“I don’t look at our members as just team members, they are family.”“Set a goal: Ask. Plan. Execute.” Links:https://music.apple.com/us/album/offering/1730246459https://open.spotify.com/album/27QnNNR5E1c7oGIa4pFrUmhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577238344704#

Episode 52: Good Morning Monday!