Own the Mission

Joey McLaughlin from Elevated City Church discusses weaving disciple making into church gatherings and the importance of creating a disciple-making culture, not just content. He challenges listeners to reflect on what discipleship feels like at their church and urges them to prioritize culture over curriculum, emphasizing that Chick-fil-A didn't win because of chicken—it won because of culture.

Josh Howard shares his transformative experience in India discovering disciple-making movement strategies. He addresses the common lie that movements can happen in China and India but not America, highlighting how 50-60,000 house churches were started in India in 10 years through ordinary people reclaiming the priesthood of all believers.

Jim Putman shares his journey of frustration with traditional church models and discovery of reproducible, relational discipleship. He emphasizes that Jesus chose ordinary, unschooled people and used methods that anyone could reproduce, focusing on winning through releasing a spiritual army rather than gathering crowds.

Bobby Harrington hosts Jim, Joey, and Josh as they share pivotal moments that led them to embrace disciple making. They emphasize the inadequacy of sermons alone in forming resilient disciples, highlighting the transformative power of life-on-life relationships and community over content.

Jason Shepperd shares his personal struggles and evolving understanding of discipleship. He introduces the 'Good God Gospel' framework for pre-conversion conversations and emphasizes walking alongside individuals, meeting them where they are with practical methods for guiding new believers.

Robby Gallaty reveals how COVID-19 exposed the American church's discipleship failures. He emphasizes that passion isn't enough—you need grit to keep making disciples. He provides practical steps: find 3-5 people, meet weekly, study the Bible, memorize scripture, pray, live life together, and wait 12 months.

Chip Pugh, co-founder of BE1MK1 Ministry and chaplain for the Tennessee Titans, shares stories of discipling Rich Froning (CrossFit champion) and Chad Brinker (Tennessee Titans president). He emphasizes that everyone was made to win, and winning is following the champion Jesus Christ.