Are we Truly Disciples worth Reproducing?

Episode 1 of the The Disciple Maker‘s Podcast podcast, hosted by Discipleship.org, titled "Are we Truly Disciples worth Reproducing?" was published on January 6, 2025 and runs 37 minutes.

January 6, 2025 ·37m · The Disciple Maker‘s Podcast

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Summary

NEW SERIES!! Today we launch a brand new series on the podcast featuring Josh Howard and Jason Ishmael. "Today’s episode will help us understand what it means to live as disciples worth reproducing by prioritizing a life transformed by Jesus and fully surrendered to His mission." Becoming Disciples Worth Reproducing | The Disciple Makers Podcast In this episode of The Disciple Makers Podcast, Josh Howard and Jason Ishmael dive into what it means to be a disciple worth reproducing. They share personal stories and insights on the significance of truly living out discipleship by prioritizing Jesus in all aspects of life. From addressing common misconceptions about ministry to discussing the importance of a deep, personal relationship with Christ, this episode is packed with thought-provoking discussions and practical advice to help listeners fully surrender to Jesus's heart, mission, and kingdom. Tune in to explore how you can start your journey to becoming a disciple who makes disciples. Stay Informed - Get our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hPViAr Get Discipleship.org's premium Podcast Feed: https://disciplemakerspodcast.supercast.com/ Check out Discipleship.org for resources on disciple-making: https://discipleship.org/resources/ WATCH THE VIDEO Key Takeaways 00:00 Introduction 02:41 The Challenge of True Discipleship 05:21 Living a Life of Overflow 10:54 Practical Steps to Being a Reproducible Disciple 15:02 A Prophetic Dream and Its Meaning 18:57 Joining the Father's Work 22:42 Imperfect Disciples 25:37 Total Surrender to Jesus 27:15 Lessons from Indian Believers 33:40 Challenge to Fully Surrender 37:19 Final Thoughts and Resources Check out our Blogs: https://discipleship.org/blog/ See Below for a longer description: Josh and Jason share their backstory, reflecting on their long friendship from college days. Josh humorously contrasts his ministry work with Jason’s role as a megachurch pastor, blending humor with humility as they transition into the heart of the discussion: being disciples who model a life others can follow. Josh highlights a pivotal question that shaped his journey: “Are we disciples worth reproducing?” He explains how this question challenged him during his time in India and emphasizes the importance of living a life that’s worth replicating to spark true disciple-making movements. Jason reflects on Matthew 28, pointing out how the call to make disciples goes beyond personal salvation to living out Jesus’ commands daily. He warns against reducing discipleship to intellectual belief and stresses the need for a life fully surrendered to Christ. The conversation also explores the role of guilt in discipleship. Jason notes that guilt may motivate in the short term, but only a deep love for Jesus sustains true obedience. Drawing from the Gospel of Mark, he explains that Jesus’ worthiness is what compels people to follow Him, forming the foundation of authentic discipleship. Josh shares a vivid spiritual dream from 2017, where he saw Jesus and the Holy Spirit dancing in a harvest field, inviting him to join them. This powerful image captures the joy of participating in God’s mission and highlights the relational, invitational nature of Jesus’ call. Throughout the episode, both hosts stress the importance of living a life of overflow—being filled with the Spirit and letting that flow into every aspect of life, not just on Sundays. Jason compares this to being a funnel rather than a bucket: a funnel channels what it receives, symbolizing a life fully engaged with Jesus and His work. Josh recounts his early experiences in India, admitting his understanding of discipleship was initially shallow. He underscores that true discipleship starts with personal transformation through Christ, leading others into that same journey—not just delivering sermons. They also reflect on how God uses imperfect people for extraordinary purposes, emphasizing that it’s not about being flawless but about

Episode Description

NEW SERIES!! Today we launch a brand new series on the podcast featuring Josh Howard and Jason Ishmael.

"Today’s episode will help us understand what it means to live as disciples worth reproducing by prioritizing a life transformed by Jesus and fully surrendered to His mission."

Becoming Disciples Worth Reproducing | The Disciple Makers Podcast

In this episode of The Disciple Makers Podcast, Josh Howard and Jason Ishmael dive into what it means to be a disciple worth reproducing. They share personal stories and insights on the significance of truly living out discipleship by prioritizing Jesus in all aspects of life. From addressing common misconceptions about ministry to discussing the importance of a deep, personal relationship with Christ, this episode is packed with thought-provoking discussions and practical advice to help listeners fully surrender to Jesus's heart, mission, and kingdom. Tune in to explore how you can start your journey to becoming a disciple who makes disciples.

Stay Informed - Get our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hPViAr

Get Discipleship.org's premium Podcast Feed: https://disciplemakerspodcast.supercast.com/

Check out Discipleship.org for resources on disciple-making: https://discipleship.org/resources/

WATCH THE VIDEO

Key Takeaways

00:00 Introduction

02:41 The Challenge of True Discipleship

05:21 Living a Life of Overflow

10:54 Practical Steps to Being a Reproducible Disciple

15:02 A Prophetic Dream and Its Meaning

18:57 Joining the Father's Work

22:42 Imperfect Disciples

25:37 Total Surrender to Jesus

27:15 Lessons from Indian Believers

33:40 Challenge to Fully Surrender

37:19 Final Thoughts and Resources

Check out our Blogs: https://discipleship.org/blog/

See Below for a longer description:

Josh and Jason share their backstory, reflecting on their long friendship from college days. Josh humorously contrasts his ministry work with Jason’s role as a megachurch pastor, blending humor with humility as they transition into the heart of the discussion: being disciples who model a life others can follow.

Josh highlights a pivotal question that shaped his journey: “Are we disciples worth reproducing?” He explains how this question challenged him during his time in India and emphasizes the importance of living a life that’s worth replicating to spark true disciple-making movements.

Jason reflects on Matthew 28, pointing out how the call to make disciples goes beyond personal salvation to living out Jesus’ commands daily. He warns against reducing discipleship to intellectual belief and stresses the need for a life fully surrendered to Christ.

The conversation also explores the role of guilt in discipleship. Jason notes that guilt may motivate in the short term, but only a deep love for Jesus sustains true obedience. Drawing from the Gospel of Mark, he explains that Jesus’ worthiness is what compels people to follow Him, forming the foundation of authentic discipleship.

Josh shares a vivid spiritual dream from 2017, where he saw Jesus and the Holy Spirit dancing in a harvest field, inviting him to join them. This powerful image captures the joy of participating in God’s mission and highlights the relational, invitational nature of Jesus’ call.

Throughout the episode, both hosts stress the importance of living a life of overflow—being filled with the Spirit and letting that flow into every aspect of life, not just on Sundays. Jason compares this to being a funnel rather than a bucket: a funnel channels what it receives, symbolizing a life fully engaged with Jesus and His work.

Josh recounts his early experiences in India, admitting his understanding of discipleship was initially shallow. He underscores that true discipleship starts with personal transformation through Christ, leading others into that same journey—not just delivering sermons.

They also reflect on how God uses imperfect people for extraordinary purposes, emphasizing that it’s not about being flawless but about being obedient and dependent on Jesus.

Finally, the hosts invite listeners to reach out for resources and support as they grow as disciples who make disciples, promising encouragement and inspiration in future episodes.

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