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Follow 2 Lead: A Christian Leaders Podcast#440: Leadership Is Movement: Tony Miltenberger on Faithful Presence, Calling, and Taking the Next StepLinks mentioned in the episode:
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In this solo episode of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger shares leadership lessons shaped by personal experience and reflections from a recent trip to South Africa. With clarity and conviction, Tony challenges the common assumption that leadership begins with a title—arguing instead that leadership starts with movement, responsibility, and faithful presence.
Tony unpacks the real tensions leaders face between cultural realities and their kingdom calling, reminding listeners that the noise of the world...
2026-01-2715 min
The Centerville Grace PodcastBody By Design - Part 2 (Tony Miltenberger)"Body By Design" is a thought-provoking sermon series about how changing our mindset of how the Body of Christ is meant to operate. Delving into the concept of the Church as a unified body, this series emphasizes the importance of collaboration, community, and individual contributions in fulfilling the mission of the Church. Join us as we discover how every person's gifts and participation strengthen our collective purpose, fostering a vibrant and effective faith community. Tune in to be inspired and equipped to embrace your unique role in the Body of Christ.
2026-01-1246 min
Follow 2 Lead: A Christian Leaders Podcast#419:Wisdom in the Wound: Healing Through Understanding with Tony MiltenbergerIn this episode of the Follow the Lead podcast, Tony Miltenberger introduces his mini-series based on his book 'Wisdom in the Wound.' He discusses the concept of personal wounds, their origins, and their impact on our lives and relationships. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding and acknowledging our wounds to foster personal growth and emotional intelligence. Tony encourages listeners to engage in self-reflection and dialogue about their experiences with wounds, setting the stage for deeper exploration in future episodes.
Takeaways
Understanding your wound is crucial for personal growth.
Wounds are a...
2025-09-1622 min
The Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeWe’re Back For Season 5! - Trailer EpisodeSo excited to be back with you! Join Justin and Tony as they get us all caught up and share a bit of vision about where the podcast is heading this year.
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2025-08-2009 min
Follow 2 Lead: A Christian Leaders Podcast#375: Defining Your Core Four Values with Tony Miltenberger
In this special monologue episode, Tony Miltenberger takes you on a journey to define your "Core Four" values. 💡 Whether you're revisiting your values or setting them for the first time, Tony will walk you through the process to identify what truly matters, build actions around those values, and create powerful visual reminders that bring them to life.
Tune in to Episode 375 for:
Identifying Your Core Four: Get clarity on the values that guide you.
Actionable Steps: Learn how to align your everyday actions with these values.
Creating Visual Anchors: Develop symbols or images that represent each val...
2024-11-1215 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeAn Update Episode!In this episode of the podcast Justin and Tony share about their summer, the current status of the podcast, and the future of the pod!
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2024-09-0420 min
Follow 2 Lead: A Christian Leaders Podcast#363 - Complacency vs. Contentment: The Intentions of Your Heart with Tony MiltenbergerIn this reflective solo episode of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, host Tony Miltenberger tackles the important distinction between complacency and contentment. Through personal insights and spiritual reflection, Tony explores how the intention of your heart determines whether you're settling for less or truly embracing peace and fulfillment.
Join Tony as he discusses:
Complacency vs. Contentment: Understanding the subtle but crucial differences between these two states of mind.
Heart Intentions: How the intentions behind your actions and decisions reveal whether you're content or complacent.
Spiritual and Practical Insights: Biblical perspectives and practical tips on cultivating true contentment...
2024-08-2014 min
Follow 2 Lead: A Christian Leaders Podcast#360 - The Importance of Creating Space and Being Obedient with Tony MiltenbergerIn this brief yet powerful solo episode of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, host Tony Miltenberger dives into the essential topics of creating space and being obedient. Drawing from personal experiences and spiritual insights, Tony explores why making room in our lives and faithfully following God's guidance are crucial for effective leadership and personal growth.
Join Tony as he discusses:
Creating Space: The significance of intentionally setting aside time and mental space to hear God's voice and reflect on your purpose.
Obedience to God: The impact of being obedient to God's call, even when it requires stepping...
2024-07-3017 min
Follow 2 Lead: A Christian Leaders Podcast#355: Connor and Karen Miltenberger: Transitions, Overcoming, and the Naval AcademyIn this heartfelt episode of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, we are joined by Karen Miltenberger and her son Connor as they share their inspiring journey leading up to Connor's acceptance into the Naval Academy. Hosted by Tony Miltenberger, this episode dives deep into the challenges and triumphs that have shaped Connor's path and the family's collective experience.
Join us as Karen and Connor discuss:
The Road to the Naval Academy: The rigorous process and dedication required for Connor to achieve this milestone.
Overcoming Adversity: Personal stories of resilience and perseverance in the face of challenges.
Family...
2024-06-2548 minThe Centerville Grace Podcast#5: Luke 6: Treat Yo Self: SabbathIn this episode of the podcast Dusty, Dave and Tony sit down to talk about the practice of Sabbath.
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2024-03-0630 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeDoes Everyone always need a Discipler?Takeaway: You may not always need an active discipler, but you do need people in your life to speak God’s wisdom.
Action Step: Evaluate your council and evaluate your definition of disciple making.
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2024-03-0619 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeDeveloping a Pathway of Disciple Making Part 3Summary of 3 Episodes:
Pathway won’t make disciples, but it will provide direction and movement.
Steps to a Pathway:
Step 1: Determine Your Values.
Step 2: Describe the destination.
Step 3: Discuss the Reality of Your Current Culture.
Step 4: Decide what practices everyone will do.
Step 5: Design a step-by-step process that outlines WHAT will happen WHEN.
Step 6: Dig up and discard barriers.
Step 7: Discern how to continually improve your pathway.
Takeaway: Every movement faces mistakes, don’t be surprised when you see one.
Ac...
2024-02-2120 minThe Centerville Grace Podcast#2: Identity and HealingIn this episode of the podcast, Dusty, Dave, and Tony sit down to discuss Luke chapter 4 verses 31 through 44. We talk about identity, healing and so many other things.
Remember the highest compliment you can give us is to share this episode with a friend.
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2024-02-1438 minThe Centerville Grace PodcastWelcome to the Centerville Grace Podcast!Intro episode for the Centerville Grace Podcast!
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2024-02-0808 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeDeveloping a Pathway of Disciple Making Part 2Takeaway: Every pathway begins with the first step be bold enough to take it!
Action Step: Evaluate where you are in developing a disciple making pathway–and take your next step!
Show Notes:
Step 1: Determine Your Values.
Step 2: Describe the destination.
Step 3: Discuss the Reality of Your Current Culture.
Step 4: Decide what practices everyone will do.
Step 5: Design a step-by-step process that outlines WHAT will happen WHEN.
Step 6: Dig up and discard barriers.
Step 7: Discern how to conti...
2024-02-0721 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeDeveloping a Pathway of Disciple Making Part 1Takeaway: The first step of building a disciple making pathway is to develop clarity on what problems you expect it to solve.
Action Step: Take the time to evaluate or plan your pathway. Get clear about what you expect from it once it’s complete?
Show Notes:
A Discipleship Pathway Solves THIS Problem, but not THIS One
Justin’s Website
Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
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2024-01-2319 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifePicture of a DiscipleThe purpose of having a clear picture of a disciple BEFORE a pathway!
Takeaway: You can’t make it or be it if you can’t see it.
Action Step: Take time to collaboratively develop and share your picture of a disciple.
Show Notes:
Picture of a Disciple Article
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Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
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2024-01-1020 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeRecalibrating as AbidingRecalibrate: to calibrate again. To check or adjust by comparison with a standard. To mark the scale of a measuring instrument.
“We may want God, but we want something else more, and we will get what we want the most.” AW Tozer
“We fail to reach our goals, not because of obstacles, but because of a clear path to lesser goals.” -Robert Brault
Takeaway: Recalibration is essential to abiding. It involves resting, rooting, and pruning
Action Step: Take at least 3-4 hours to recalibrate this holiday seas...
2023-12-2619 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeTools and Inquiry Based Disciple MakingWe are trying to make CREATIVE DISCIPLES, not simply PROFICIENT DM.
Concepts: Open Faith, Open Bible, Open Life
Takeaway: Disciple making requires us to become something and for us to help others become something.
Action Step: What are you doing to become an equipped disciple maker?
Show Notes:
Disciple Towards Proficiency or Creativity?
Consumerism Articles from Justin
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Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
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2023-12-1320 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeHistorical Context for Jesus’ Way of Disciple Making Part 2 Disciple making DID NOT happen outside of an INVITATION, A CONFIRMATION, A DESTINATION, and a MISSION OF REPRODUCTION (we cannot reproduce what happens below the water line of our awareness).
Takeaway: Common context creates common movement which creates common culture.
Action Step: Evaluate the context of your disciple making relationships.
Show Notes:
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Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
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2023-11-2819 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeHistorical Context for Jesus’ Way of Disciple Making Part 1Takeaway: Jesus’ style matters because His style is to be our style.
Action Step: Discuss with the person you are in a DM relationship with: Do you engage Jesus as a true disciple would? Do you disciple others like Jesus would?
Show Notes:
Ray Vander Laan
Practicing the Way - John Mark Comer
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2023-11-1519 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeDeveloping Appropriate Tension in a Disciple Making RelationshipDeveloping Appropriate Tension in a Disciple Making Relationship
HOW: 1. Listen - For values, priorities, how time in being spent, beliefs about self and God 2. Ask Questions - About time with God, those they are discipling, inconsistencies/incongruences you hear. Places where they can do something/more to make a difference. 3. Walk them to the application. What are you going to do about it? What are you taking with you from our time today? Revisit those when you get back together.
Takeaway: If your disciple making relationship doesn’t have dynamic tension in the relat...
2023-10-3119 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeDifference Between Disciple Making and FriendshipTakeaway: Friendship and disciple making are not the same, but they may overlap. It’s important to understand the difference!
Action Step: Evaluate your disciple making relationships and make sure you aren’t stuck in the friend zone.
Show Notes:
Matthew 4:19
Luke 10:1
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2023-10-1821 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeGod’s Role in Disciple Making4 Things We Know God Does in Disciple Making:
Entrusts someone to us. (John 17:6,”I have revealed you to those you gave me out of the world. They were yours, but you gave them to me and they obeyed your every word.”)
Moves their heart. (Proverbs 21:1, “The king’s Heart is in the hand of the Lord, He directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases.)
Guides, Counsels, and Convicts from within through the Holy Spirit.
(John 14:26, “But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and...
2023-10-0321 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeFinding Someone to Disciple Part 2Takeaway: The person God wants you to disciple is someone you probably already know.
Action Step: Set an alarm on your phone for 10:02 am or pm (from Luke 10:2, “the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few) as a reminder to pray for your oikos map
-Believers who need to be discipled
-People far from God in your life
Show Notes:
Luke 10:1-11
John 17:20
Acts 17:26-27
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2023-09-2020 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeFinding Someone to Disciple Part 1Takeaway: Finding someone to disciple takes intentional prayer and discernment.
Action Step: Pray about who in your life is ready to be discipled, then make a list of a couple of names that you can begin praying over.
Show Notes:
Luke 16:10, 2 Tim. 2:2
Justin’s Website
Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
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2023-09-0621 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeSEASON 4 Practitioners Podcast: Jesus Style Disciple MakingSo excited to kick off season four of the podcast!
Vision, Heart, and Skill in DM.
Several Series: Finding someone to disciple, DM Pathway, Bicycle Illustration, Jesus’ Way of DM.
Show Notes:
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Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
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2023-08-2306 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeBonus Episode: 4 Truths for Building a Disciple Making CultureJustin and Tony discuss four important truths to help church leaders build a disciple making culture. Towards the end, they are joined by Pastor Mike Tuttle as he shares about the difference a disciple making culture is making at his church.
Show Notes:
Watch Episode on YouTube
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Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
The Reclamation Podcast
2023-07-1257 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeBonus Episode: Tony on The Disciple DilemmaCheck out this bonus episode with Tony on the Disciple Dilemma.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QsVjRKKbOg
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Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
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2023-06-1441 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeThe Disciple Making Difference IllustrationGoing small helps us go big!
Takeaway: If you want to reach the world, reach your neighbor.
Action Step: Who is the ONE PERSON you can add to your funnel?
Show Notes:
The Disciple Making Difference Illustration
Justin’s Website
Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
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2023-05-3120 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeWho Cares?Perfect for: Disciples who get distracted by the demands of life.
Takeaway: Don’t lose sight of the people Jesus had His sights set on.
Action Step: Identify your non-Christian friends and begin to pray for which relationship can go deeper. Read the article!
Show Notes:
Who Cares - General William Booth
Luke 19:10
Parable of the Sower
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Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
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2023-05-1721 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeThe Importance of Holiness in Disciple Making
Holiness in Disciple Making is important because it Impacts our:
1. Motivation - Who we are and thus WHY we do.
2. Vision - How we see
3. Reflection - How others see Jesus.
Takeaway: You are the chosen instrument by God. How useful you are to do the work correlates to your holiness.
Action Step: Seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness.
Show Notes:
Matt. 6:33
2 C...
2023-05-0320 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeThe Difference Between Shepherding and Disciple MakingPerfect for: Anyone who is or has been confused about the difference between shepherding and disciple making.
Takeaway: Shepherding and disciple making are not the same.
Action Step: “Take some time to evaluate your ministry and ask the question, am I shepherding people or am I making disciples.”
Show Notes:
https://www.justingravitt.com/blog/shepherding-vs-disciplemaking
John 10:11, John 21:15-17, Hosea 13:6, Psalm 23, Luke 19:10
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Navigators Church Ministries
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2023-04-1921 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeServing Training IllustrationIn this episode, we explore the Serving/Training Illustration!
Takeaway: Jesus spent most of His time, focus, and energy training, but He often did it in the context of serving.
Action Step: Take a look at how you use your time, focus, and energy. Does it look like Jesus?
Show Notes:
Serving Training Illustration - Downloadable
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Navigators Church Ministries
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2023-04-0520 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day Life5 Symptoms of an Unhealthy CultureThis episode is perfect for someone in or leading culture!
Vision Division
Jesus observed that a house divided against itself cannot stand (Matt. 12:25). Unhealthy cultures have division over the vision. When people disagree on the desired destination they are unable to see a shared future. The lack of a common vision and shared future can give birth to every other symptom on this list.
2. Relational Isolation
The lack of relational depth and connection contributes to people thinking ME instead of WE. When individuals care more about themselves than the mission, their cul...
2023-03-2220 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeTwo Types of Deception Right Theology leads to Right Living
1 Tim. 4:16, “Watch your life and your doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do you will save both yourself and your hearers.”
Community keeps us from being deceived…
Takeaway: On their own, doctrine and doing are dangerous. Healthy disciples need both doctrine and application to become like Jesus.
Action Step: Watch your life and doctrine closely AND invite others to keep watch with you!
Show Notes:
James 1:22
1 Cor. 8:1-3
Matthew...
2023-03-0820 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeThe Difference Between Accountability and Disciple MakingPerfect for: Anyone who is or has been confused about the difference between accountability and disciple making.
Takeaway: Accountability and disciple making are not the same.
Action Step: Take some time to evaluate your disciple making relationship and ask the question, am I making disciples or just doing accountability?
Show Notes:
https://www.justingravitt.com/blog/accountability-disciplemaking
Justin’s Website
Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
The Reclamation Podcast
2023-02-2219 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeThe Questions of a Disciple MakerIn this episode, Tony and Justin explore one of the best tools in a disciple makers toolbox - how to ask good questions!
Takeaway: We can’t make disciples like Jesus did if we don’t use questions like Jesus did.
Action Step: Develop some regular questions that will help you as you make disciples
Show Notes:
Luke 2:46-47
Mark 8:27-30
Tony’s Book
Justin’s Website
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Navigators Churc...
2023-02-0820 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeThe Grace Gap IllustrationPerfect for: Anyone who struggles with the sin in their life.
Takeaway: God’s grace is big enough to cover the gap between what you know you should do and what you actually do.
That gap should still be
Action Step: Spend some time thinking about the progress you’ve made in obedience over the past year. Then praise God for His grace to you!
Show Notes:
Grace Gap Illustration - Downloadable link
1 Corinthians 15:9-10
Ephesians 3:8
1 Timot...
2023-01-2421 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day Life5 Levels of ObedienceTakeaway: Mature disciples always move towards obedience that’s driven by surrender.
Action Step: Reflect and identify which level of obedience best describes your walk with Jesus.
Show Notes:
https://www.justingravitt.com/blog/5-levels-obedience
Jeremiah 10:23
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Navigators Church Ministries
2023-01-1119 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeThe Difference Between Coaching and Disciple MakingPerfect for: Anyone who is or has been confused about the difference between coaching and disciple making.
Coaching is non-directive, but disciple making is directive.
Disciple making however is directive, but don’t mistake directive with inflexible. Disciple makers are experts/models for what it means to follow Jesus. A disciplee is someone who recognizes his need to learn from the discipler.
Disciple making requires faithfulness to Jesus, coaching requires faithfulness to a process.
A discipler can’t develop someone further than she’s developed. She must not only be a maturing disciple, she must also kno...
2022-12-2919 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeThe Key to a MovementThis episode is perfect for anyone who wants to see movement in their church or in their life!
Takeaway: God’s movements start with our surrender.
Action Step: Go home draw a circle around yourself, get on your knees, and don’t leave until He answers.
Show Notes:
Hosea 13:6
Matthew 4:17
Acts 1:1-8
2 Chronicles 36:22-23
Proverbs 3:5-6
Gypsy Smith
Justin’s Website
Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministr...
2022-12-1420 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeDisciples Who Struggle With Consistency in their Devotional LifeIn this episode, we talk about devotionals and time with the Lord.
Takeaway: It’s ok to eat differently from others.
Action Step: Commit to daily nourishment.
Show Notes:
www.instagram.com/navigatorchurch
Matthew 6:33, Heb. 11:6
Justin’s Website
Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
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2022-11-3019 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeBONUS: Justin on the Disciple DilemmaThis Episode on Youtube
Justin joins Dennis Allen to discuss “Leaders as Disciples,” which focuses on how church leaders can turn the tide of disciple making in their local church.
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2022-11-2444 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeThe Hand IllustrationPerfect for: Anyone who wants to get a firm grasp on the word of God.
Takeaway: Get a firm grasp on the word of God.
Action Step: Memorize the Hand and teach it to 2 others.
Show Notes:
Matthew 13:19, Rom. 10:17, Rev. 1:3, Acts 17:11, Ps. 119:9-11, Ps. 1:2-3, James 1:22
2 Timothy 3:16-17
https://www.navigators.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/navigators-the-word-hand.pdf
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Navigators Church Ministries
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2022-11-1620 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeThe Difference Between a Christian and a DiscipleTakeaway: Every disciple of Jesus is a Christian, but not every Christian is a disciple. Disciples are willing to follow.
Action Step: Consider your language because it will impact your culture!
Show Notes:
https://www.justingravitt.com/blog/christian-disciple
Acts 11:26, Matthew 4:19
Bill Hull Books on this topic: The Discipleship Gospel and Conversion & Discipleship
Justin’s Website
Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
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2022-11-0220 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeThe 1st Disciple Making MeetingPerfect for: Any disciple maker who is wondering what to do in your first disciple making meeting.
Takeaway: Every first meeting is the first meeting with that disciple. So prayerfully plan what you will do.
Action Step: Write down an ideal plan that you can adapt for your next first meeting.
Show Notes:
S1. Ep. 11 “How to Invite Someone into a Disciple Making Relationship?”
S2. Ep. 25 “The Wheel Illustration: Where the Rubber Meets the Road”
https://www.justingrav...
2022-10-1920 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeThe Stories of a Disciple MakerEver wonder what to say when you are trying to tell God's story in your life?
We talk about the importance of stories, life on life, and so much more!
Takeaway: God wants to express His truth in your stories.
Action Step: Write out a story from the last week or two where God has impacted your life. Share it with a friend.
Show Notes:
S.2 Ep.8 Why Your Testimony Isn’t Enough
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2022-10-0520 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeThe Disciple Maker’s LoopTools are helpful when we know them, own them, and share them. This is important because a guide is different from a program. Tools are contextual, they are applied for specific purposes. They do some things well and others not-so-well.
THE Disciple maker’s Loop – a tool to help them stay focused in disciple making.
Teach him what, Tony
Tell him why, Justin
show him how,
get him started,
keep him going,
help him pass it on.
Takeaway: The DM Loop is a pocket-sized guide to helps you stay focused in disciple mak...
2022-09-2122 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeThe Difference Between Mentoring and Disciple MakingPerfect for: Someone seeking more clarity around disciple making. Leader or the everyday person who isn’t clear on the difference between mentoring/disciple making.
Takeaway: Mentoring and disciple making are NOT the same. Mentoring is about helping someone reach their goals. DM is about helping reach Jesus’ goals for them.
Action Step: Consider your language because it will impact your culture!
Show Notes:
https://www.justingravitt.com/blog/mentoring-disciplemaking
https://www.justingravitt.com/blog/disciplemakers-offense-defense
Matthew...
2022-09-0717 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeChild of the King (Freedom to Be Great)In the final episode of the season, we sit down to talk about what it means to reflect the Father.
Takeaway:
Every Christian is called to reflect their Father.
Action Step:
Identify how and where you reflect your Father and celebrate it with someone you disciple.
Show Notes:
Galatians 3:26-29
Justin’s Website
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Navigators Church Ministries
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2022-04-2719 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeWhat Are We Multiplying?What is the fruit of your disciple making ministry?
Takeaway: Jesus-style disciple making will always move out toward the lost, in towards the Church, and downward in the life of the individual believer.
Action Step: Where are you positioning yourself to reach unbelievers?
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2022-04-2019 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeHow quickly will Disciple Making Scale?Today's episode is all about the scalability of disciple making. In today's church culture answering the question of: Will it scale? Is super important.
Takeaway: Disciple making will always scale to the level of our faithfulness.
Action Step:
Evaluate your faithfulness in disciple making: Are you multiplying or just adding?
Show Notes:
Justin’s Website
Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
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2022-04-1320 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifePlaying Offense In Disciple MakingOffense in disciple making is using vision, intentionality, and tools to ensure the disciple ends up as a unique skilled disciple maker.
In offensive disciple making we have to make sure that the person we are discipling scores, not that I score.
Takeaway: Skilled disciple makers have the vision, the intentionality, and the tools to play offense.
Action Step: Draw up a play and run it with the person you are discipling.
Show Notes:
https://www.justingravitt.com/blog/disciplemakers-offense-defense
https://www.justingravitt.com/blog/di...
2022-04-0619 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifePlaying Defense in Disciple MakingIntentional disciple making requires offense and defense. Today, Tony and Justin embark on a two-part mini-series to talk about what offensive and defensive disciple making looks like in your intentional relationship.
Takeaway: Skilled disciple makers play defense by using life events to move people towards Christ.
Action Step: Find one defensive skill you can improve in your disciple making relationship.
Show Notes:
https://www.justingravitt.com/blog/disciplemakers-offense-defense
www.navigators.org
Justin’s Website
Tony’s Website
Navigators...
2022-03-3019 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeThe Wheel Illustration: Where the Rubber Meets the RoadIn today's episode, we talk about the amazing discipleship tool known as The Wheel!
Why the Wheel is great…
Gives a picture of a disciple
Assesses familiarity with the Word - depth & dexterity in the word
Assesses understanding of key Christian concepts
Models Scripture memory and intimacy with the Word
Gives an opportunity to self-assess his life as a disciple
Gives an opportunity to take a step in growth in a weaker area
Models being in-process and an alongsider.
Naturally sets up another meeting and future expectations.
Takeaway: What makes the wheel so powerful is that it...
2022-03-2220 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeThe True for You PrincipleGod's promises are true for you!
Takeaway: The answer to fear is faith. It’s about God’s fitness and your willingness.
Action Step: Write down three things in disciple making that feel too big and surrender them to God in prayer.
Show Notes:
Numbers 11:21-23
https://www.justingravitt.com/blog/trueforyou-principle
Justin’s Website
Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
The Reclamation Podcast
2022-03-1619 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeBecoming Equipped for Every Good Work (Scripture Memory)What is the importance of Scripture memory in disciple making?
Tony and Justin dive into this topic and so much more.
Takeaway: The Word is the primary tool God has given us to make disciples.
Action Step: Start your Scripture Memory Habit now…
Show Notes:
Ephesians 2:10, 2 Timothy 3:16-17
7 Benefits of Scripture Memory
Transform through Substitution - Romans 12:2, Phil. 4:8
Keep Me from Sin - Ps. 119:9-11, Ps. 1:2-3
Help Me in Temptation - Matt. 4:1-11
Witnessing - 1 Pt. 3:15, Jeremiah 20:9, Jeremiah 23:29
Understanding - Phile...
2022-03-0921 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeThe Failure EpisodeToday's conversation is all about our failures in disciple making and how we can learn from them!
Takeaway: Failing is part of discipling. Fail, learn, grow!
Action Step: Reflect on what you’ve learned in your failures and apply them to your relationships today.
Show Notes:
"Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” - Winston Churchill
Justin’s Website
Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
The Reclamation Podcast
2022-03-0220 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day Life4 False Beliefs Consumerism Has Taught Disciple MakersIn today's conversation, we discuss the false beliefs consumerism has taught disciple-makers.
Takeaway: The culture of consumerism will seep into your disciple-making, and we must push it back..
Action Step: Take the time to reflect on how you are discipling or how you have been discipled. How do you think the core tenets of consumerism have affected your disciple making?
Show Notes:
https://www.justingravitt.com/blog/consumerism-disciplemaking-impact
Justin’s Website
Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
T...
2022-02-2320 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeThe Impact of Consumerism on Disciple Making Part 4: Demands of ConsumerismWe’ve learned a lot about consumerism so far. Notably, its three tenets, 1. Satisfaction Can Be Purchased 2. Purchasing Power is Found in Systems 3. System Participation Demands Our Identity
3 Demands of Consumers:
I must get what I want NOW. (DoorDash, everything!)
I must get what I want MY WAY. (Burger King)
I must be able to RETURN what I actually don’t want and TRY AGAIN (at your expense). (Amazon)
Takeaway: Consumers have demands because they believe the product will satisfy.
Action Step: Consider the demands you are making...
2022-02-1622 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeDan Spader - The Jesus InitiativeThis is a special interview episode!
In today's conversation, Tony and Justin interview the legendary Dan Spader. This is like drinking Jesus through a firehose!
Show Notes:
Dann’s Website
Sonlife Ministry
Global Youth Initiative / Concentric
Like Jesus Initiative & App
Dann’s Books
50-Day Study Knowing Him
Justin’s Website
Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
The Reclamation Podcast
2022-02-0957 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeThe Impact of Consumerism on Disciple Making 3. Systems Demand Our IdentitySystems dehumanize and depersonalize. They rob us of individuality, identity in favor of production.
Boredom is the result of identity loss.
Takeaway: We lose our identity in Christ when we succumb to culture.
Action Step: Turn to God’s Word and find your identity in Christ.
Show Notes:
Impact of Identity Loss in the Church?
Pervasive Passivity
Disconnection from the heart and mission
Inability to believe God desires to use us.
https://www.justingravitt.com/blog/consumerism-identityloss
Ju...
2022-02-0222 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeThe Impact of Consumerism on Disciple Making 2: Purchasing Power is Found in SystemsWe 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
Residen...
2022-01-2621 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeThe Impact of Consumerism on Disciple Making Part 1: Satisfaction Can Be PurchasedWe 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
Justin’s Website
Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
The Reclamation Podcast
2022-01-1920 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day Life7 Habits of a DiscipleHabits 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 in...
2022-01-1220 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeShould Pastors Keep Their Distance from People in Church?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:
Justin’s Website
Tony’s We...
2022-01-0522 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeThe Trumpet Principle: A Clear Call to ActionIn 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 chu...
2021-12-1521 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeFasting As a Way to Slow DownIn 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
Justin’s Website
Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
The Reclamation Podcast
2021-12-0820 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeHow to Achieve Cultural Clarity Through DefinitionsFar 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:
Justin’s Website
Tony’s Website
Navigat...
2021-12-0119 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeA Holy Instrument An interview with Jason JohnstonIn 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:
Jason’s Website
Jason’s Youtube Channel
Resources Mentioned:
The Navigators 2:7 Series
Topica...
2021-11-1735 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeAbiding As a DiscipleIn 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 Med...
2021-11-1020 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifePlease Stop Sharing the Same Story: Why Your Old Testimony Isn’t EnoughJustin 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
Justin’s Website
Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
The Reclamation Podcast
2021-11-0320 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeHow to End a Disciple Making RelationshipIn the world of disciple making breaking up is hard to do! In this conversation, Tony and Justin explore how to end a relationship.
Takeaway: Clear on ramps create clear off-ramps. Clear is kind.
Action Step: Take some time to evaluate how your DM relationship is going. What adjustments need to be made?
Show Notes:
Justin’s Website
Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
The Reclamation Podcast
2021-10-2022 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day Life4 Types of People Who Can‘t Be DiscipledIn this dialogue, Justin and Tony talk about who are the people that can't be discipled - don't even try it!
Action Step: Evaluate if the person you are trying to disciple is undisciplable. If so, we’ll be back next week to talk about how to end a DM relationship.
Show Notes:
https://www.justingravitt.com/blog/fourpeople-cantdisciple
Luke 16:10, “Whoever can be trusted with little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.”
Justin’s Website
2021-10-1320 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeThe “With Him” PrincipleIn today's conversation, we talk about how important it is to be intentional with time and relationship building. This is the secret sauce to any good disciple-making relationship!
Takeaway: More is caught than taught.
Action Step: Plan regular time to spend with the person you are discipling.
Show Notes:
Mark 3:14, 1 Thess. 2:8, Proverbs 27:17, 2 Tim. 3:10
Justin’s Website
Tony’s Website
Charles Causey
Navigators Church Ministries
The Reclamation Podcast
2021-10-0621 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day Life3 Postures of an Effective Disciple Maker: FarmerIn this episode of the podcast, we look at the final posture of the effective disciple-maker - the farmer!
Takeaway: Disciples work with God and enjoy fruit with Him
Action Step: Be Faithful! (Stop worrying and trust God to provide the growth --about your growth or the growth of the one you are discipling.)
Show Notes:
2 Timothy 2:6
Mark 4:26-29
Justin’s Website
Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
The Reclamation Podcast
2021-09-2920 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day Life3 Postures of an Effective Disciple Maker: AthleteIn this episode, we continue to explore the posture of disciple making. We examine what it means to have the posture of an athlete.
Takeaway: Athletes put in the practice to become something. As disciple makers it’s no different.
Action Step: Define your practice. How will you dedicate yourself to it?
Show Notes:
2 Tim. 2:2-4
1 Cor. 9:26-27, Gal 2:2, Phil. 2:16, 3:14, Col. 2:18, 2 Tim 4:8.
Justin’s Website
Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
The Reclamation Podcast
2021-09-2220 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day Life3 Postures of an Effective Disciple Maker: SoldierWhat is posture, and why is it important? How do you view yourself and your engagement in the world??
Sometimes it’s not about skills or knowledge it’s about a posture. Standing in who we are, not simply what we know.
Takeaway: The mission requires your full attention.
Action Step: List the distractions that keep you from living out the mission of disciple making.
Show Notes:
2 Tim. 2:2-4
The Warrior Ethos
Justin’s Website
Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Mini...
2021-09-1520 min
Follow 2 Lead: A Christian Leaders Podcast#124: Tony Hixon: Find Meaning, Live with Purpose, and Leave a LegacyTony Hixon is an author, speaker, and financial advisor. In his latest writing, he shares his own pain, and how each of us can live into our retirement through intentionality.
This interview is full of stories, wisdom, and a whole lot of heart.
Check out the full transcripts here.
Links:
Episode 12
Tony Hixon's Website
Tony on Facebook
Buy Tony's book
follow Tony Miltenberger on Instagram
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2021-09-1458 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeDisciples Get UncomfortableFollowing Jesus often leads us to places that make us uncomfortable!
Takeaway: Consistent Discomfort leads to Deeper Roots
Action Step: Intentionally go to uncomfortable places with God.
Show Notes:
John 12:24, Luke 5:16
Justin’s Website
Tony’s Website
Navigators Church Ministries
The Reclamation Podcast
2021-09-0620 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day Life3 Ways to START Disciple MakingIn the final episode of season one Justin and Tony discuss the importance of starting to disciple!
Takeaway: Get started.
Action Step: Pray, Identify, then invite someone into a disciple making relationship.
Send Us Your Questions/ Topics:
www.justingravitt.com
www.twmilt.com
https://www.justingravitt.com/blog/start-withone
https://www.justingravitt.com/blog/howtostart
2021-06-0120 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day Life3 Keys to Helping Extroverts Become Excellent Disciple MakersIn today's episode, Tony talks about what it means to be an extrovert disciple maker. If you are an extrovert or know an extrovert - check this out!
Disciple in Jesus’ image, not your own. 1 Corinthians 11:1 1 Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.
Create a plan separate from your passion. Habakkuk 2:2 Write down your vision clearly so the harolds can run with it
Listen twice as much as you speak.
Takeaway: Extroverts can be powerful disciple makers.
Action Step: Slow down, be intentional and create something reproducible.
2021-05-2519 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeIs the Juice Worth the Squeeze?In this dialogue, Tony and Justin wrestle with the age-old question: Why does disciple making have to be so hard!?
“The Church is looking for better methods; God is looking for better men.” “What the Church needs today is not more machinery or better, not new organizations or more and novel methods, but men whom the Holy Ghost can use -- men of prayer, men mighty in prayer. ... He does not anoint plans, but men -- men of prayer.” E.M. Bounds
Takeaway: Develop a vision that carries you through your weakness.
Action St...
2021-05-1121 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeDiscipleship vs LeadershipIn this dialogue, Tony and Justin explore the differences between leadership and discipleship.
Some are called to lead, everyone is called to make disciples!
Disciple making cultures need to be led by leaders who are disciples.
Takeaway: We are called to be and make disciples, not leaders
Action Step: If you are a leader, are you a disciple? If you are filling leadership positions are you bringing in leaders who aren’t disciples or disciples who aren’t leaders? Disciple making cultures need to be led by leaders...
2021-05-0422 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeWhat does a disciple making meeting look like?In this conversation, Justin and Tony explore the practical application of what a disciple making meeting actually looks like.
Takeaway: Every meeting should include time for relationship building, intentional conversation, and application.
Action Step: Assess your current disciple making meetings and plan to improve them.
Show Notes:
www.justingravitt.com
www.twmilt.com
2021-04-2722 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeDiscipleship Growth Process: Young Adult & MaturityIn this conversation, we explore what it means to be a young adult and mature disciple. We discuss the signs of maturity, how you know when you got there, and what it looks like when you are ready to transition.
Takeaway: Where are you? How are you growing as a disciple?
Action Step: Identify where you are or how you can better help the YA and Adult Disciples in your life.
Links:
Justin's website
Tony on Instagram
2021-04-1322 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeDiscipleship Growth Process: Child StageWe continue our series on the disciple-making growth process by taking a look at what it means to be in the child stage of the growth process. We discuss how to know when you are there, what it means, and the conscious choice to become a young adult!
Takeaway: Where are you? How are you doing with the child disciple in your life?
Action Step: Identify where you are or how you can better help the Child Disciple in your life.
Justin's website
Tony's website
2021-04-0621 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeWhat does growth look like in a disciple's life?In this conversation, Tony and Justin explore the framework of measuring growth in the disciple making process. We explore what it means to be in each one of the phases of growth, and why it's important that you know where you are!
Takeaway: Faithful disciples expect to grow.
Action Step: Identify where you are in the maturation process.
Show Notes:
https://www.justingravitt.com/blog/one-sure-sign-a-disciple-has-grown
2021-03-2319 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeBuild a CORE Team of Disciple MakingIn this conversation, Tony and Justin sit down to explore what it means to change the culture. If you want to change your culture it will always require a team! What does a culture-changing team look like? We talk about that and a whole lot more.
Takeaway: Foundations are difficult and take time, but if you don’t lay a strong foundation everything will fall over.
Action Step: Begin investing in your CORE Team (start one, continue, etc)
Show Notes:
Common Vision
Owned Indi...
2021-03-1621 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeChurch Leaders: Want to Change Your Culture? Build a TeamBuilding a culture requires a team because culture building is a contact sport! In this episode, Tony & Justin explore how to build a team, what a team needs, and why a team is important.
As always, the best compliment you can give us is to leave a rating or review and share this episode with a friend!
Takeaway: If you fail to build the team, your foundation will only be as strong as what you can bear.
Action Step: Download and read: The Foundation of a Disciple Making Culture
2021-03-0921 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeAre you Parenting or Discipling Your Kids?In this conversation, Justin and Tony set out to explore the difference between Christian parenting or disciple making when it comes to raising the next generation. If you have kids, or no some kids you will definitely want to listen!
Takeaway: Christian parenting is not the same as discipling your kids.
Action Step: Pray that your kids might become hungry for Kingdom impact. As those prayers are answered DISCIPLE THEM. Until then love them and show them what the life of a disciple maker looks like!
Links:
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2021-03-0222 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeLife on Life Disciple MakingDo you ever wonder how important relationships are in disciple making? In this conversation, Tony and Justin explore what it means to have life on life - just like Jesus did. This is really important if you have children in the home, or you are working with someone to follow Jesus.
Takeaway: Effective disciple making must be life on life.
Action Step: Invite the person/s you disciple to do something socially with you next week.
Mark 3:14
2021-02-2321 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeDisciple Making is God's Plan to Reach the NationsIn this episode, Tony and Justin sit down to discuss how disciple making is God's plan to reach the nations. We talk through the Scripture and how God has laid out how the promise to His people.
Master Plan of Evangelism - Robert E. Coleman
Genesis 12:1-2, 15:5, Galatians 3:29, Matt. 24:14, Rev. 7:9
2020-12-2221 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeThe State of Discipleship in the ChurchIn this episode of the podcast, we sit down to talk about disciple making and the local church. We discuss how the church is called to make disciples who own their faith.
Church involvement is not equal to being a disciple - Following Jesus, being changed by Jesus, and committed to the mission of Jesus is what it means to be a disciple.
The Rise of Christianity - Rodney Stark
Consumerism and Disciple Making: Sunday school movement
Justin on Instagram
Tony on Instagram
2020-12-1521 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeMultiplication IS Jesus Style Disciple MakingToday we sit down to discuss the idea of multiplication and Jesus-Style disciple making. There has to be a difference between adding someone versus multiplying the Kingdom of God.
Takeaway: Disciple Making Must be Multiplied or it’s not Jesus-Style.
Action Step: Add the reproducing metric to your life as a disciple or disciple maker. And begin to view your disciple through that lens.
Links:
Justin on Instagram
Tony on Instagram
Download Justin's new e-book!
2020-12-0822 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeThe Importance of Scripture in Disciple MakingNothing will change your life like reading Scripture. In this episode of the podcast, Justin and Tony sit down to talk about the role of Scripture in the disciple making process.
Takeaway: If you want to grow...Engage with the Scriptures...
Action Step: Begin your discipline in the Scriptures
Show Notes:
Center for Bible Engagement video
5x5 reading plan
Bible in a year
YouVersion app
Reveal Survey
2020-12-0118 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeDefining a Disciple MakerIn today's dialogue we set out to define what it means to be a disciple maker! Exploring several definitions we move through what needs to be involved when defining the very essence of disciple making.
Show Notes: 5 Definitions:
Friendship with a vision
Passing your relationship with God on to another
Personal Spiritual Training
Disciple making is where we walk alongside someone in their journey of faith, it is rooted in Scripture and must be multiplied. (www.restorationcenterville.org)
Intentionally help people follow Jesus, be changed by Jesus, and join the mission of Jesus (Matt. 4:19, Matt. 28:18-20). (ht...
2020-11-2423 minThe Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeThe Best Way to Make DisciplesJustin Gravitt
Tony Miltenberger
We’ve separated the teachings of Jesus from the methods of Jesus and then we’re surprised when we don’t get the results of Jesus.
- Jim Putman
The assumption or bias that we have is that Jesus’s way is the best way to make a disciple.
The word disciple is used 269 times in the Gospels & Acts
Takeaway - Jesus gives us an example to follow
Action Step - Read Gospels and the Master Plan o...
2020-11-1721 min
The Practitioners Podcast: Applying Jesus Style Disciple Making in Every Day LifeWhat is the Practitioners Podcast?In this episode, we work to give you the backstory of why we wanted to start this new adventure!
Takeaway - Disciple Making is for EVERYONE.
Action step: Subscribe!
Links:
Justin Gravitt
Justin on Facebook
Tony Miltenberger
Tony on Instagram
2020-11-0919 min