Disciple Making Movement (feat. Paul Huyghebaert with Josh Howard) | S7 Ep. 1

In this episode we kick off Season 7 of the Real Life Theology Podcast (Moving Towards a Disciple Making Movement), Paul Huyghebaert engages Josh Howard in a conversation about disciple-making movements where Josh shares some of his personal experiences of making disciples in India. 

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Key Takeaways
00:00 Introduction to Disciple Making Movements
01:15 Defining Disciple Making Movements
04:50 Josh's Journey in India: From Novice to Movement Leader
08:31 The Impact of Disciple Making Movements in India
12:08 The Heart of Disciple Making: It's About Multiplication, Not Addition
15:25 Inspiration and Challenge: The Potential for Movements in the West

For a longer description, see the following:
In this episode we begin a new series talking about disciple making movements. To kick it of we get to dive into the journey of Josh, a key figure in leading a disciple-making movement in India over the past 8.5 years. Josh shares insights on the essence of disciple-making movements, emphasizing the generational growth of disciples and churches driven by the Holy Spirit. He highlights the vision of multiplying disciples who make disciples, leading to the rapid expansion of faith communities.
Josh's narrative unfolds with humility as he reflects on his initial lack of disciple-making experience upon moving to India. He acknowledges the transformative influence of local believers who exemplified courage and dedication in sharing the gospel, inspiring him to reevaluate his own commitment to following Jesus.
As Josh collaborates with a diverse team in India, the script underscores the shift in focus from merely growing churches to cultivating disciples who actively engage in multiplying their faith. The episode stresses the pivotal role of individual disciples in fostering the health and vitality of churches, propelling the overarching mission of disciple-making.
The script resonates with a fervent call to prayer for the spread of disciple-making movements in different cultural contexts, challenging listeners to believe in God's transformative power within their own communities. It advocates for a paradigm shift towards prioritizing disciple-making strategies over traditional church growth methods, emphasizing the intrinsic connection between healthy disciples and flourishing churches.
Furthermore, the episode navigates the tension between desiring movement and embracing the challenges inherent in pursuing radical cultural and structural shifts within established religious frameworks. It encourages individuals to align their aspirations with God's vision for multiplication and to persevere with unwavering faith in the face of obstacles.


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