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We renew the teachings of Jesus to fuel disciple making. We envision disciple-making disciples among all nations and ethnic groups. The Renew.org Network Podcast champions all biblical truth, including hard topics, by sharing discussions, webinars, public presentations and other similar resources.
The Power of 'Why': Renewing Our Focus on Discipleship and Church Planting (feat. Brett Andrews)
Real Life Theology Podcast
24 minutes
2 weeks ago
The Power of 'Why': Renewing Our Focus on Discipleship and Church Planting (feat. Brett Andrews)
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The Power of 'Why': Renewing Our Focus on Discipleship and Church Planting
In this episode, we explore the crucial questions of 'What, How, and Why' for organizational effectiveness, drawing insights from Simon Sinek's 'Start with Why'. The episode delves into historical examples like Samuel Pierpont Langley and the Wright Brothers to illustrate the importance of having a clear ‘why’. The central message emphasizes that churches should focus on disciple-making, following Jesus' Great Commission. It discusses the importance of unity, momentum, and maintaining the core mission of making disciples who make disciples, ultimately leading to church planting movements. It underlines the importance of aligning with biblical teachings and values while stressing the urgency of reaching the lost, reflecting the heart of God.
Key Takeaways
00:00 Introduction: The Three Essential Questions
00:32 Simon Sinek's 'Why': A Tale of Two Teams
04:05 The Core Mission: Disciple Making and Church Planting
07:06 The Importance of Obedience and Unity
09:51 Momentum and Alignment in Church Growth
12:15 Guardrails and the Heart of God
17:18 Urgency in Disciple Making
22:37 Conclusion: Embracing God's Heart
Real Life Theology Podcast
We renew the teachings of Jesus to fuel disciple making. We envision disciple-making disciples among all nations and ethnic groups. The Renew.org Network Podcast champions all biblical truth, including hard topics, by sharing discussions, webinars, public presentations and other similar resources.
