The Disciple-Making Leader

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  Jesus’ Strategy Through Miracles: Water to Wine : S4E17 18.09.2026 27мин

  What can we learn from the way Jesus strategically developed His first followers? In this episode, Ben Borgman and Pastor Craig look at Jesus' first recorded miracle - the wedding at Cana - and place it within the chronological story of His ministry. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ - Find the book His way Still Works and use code HISWAY20 for 20% off DiscipleFirst Coaching: https://disciplefirst.com/coaching/
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  One Brick at a Time | Building a Foundation for Family Discipleship : S4E16 04.09.2026 55мин

  Family discipleship doesn't happen in one big moment. It is built over time, one brick at a time. In this episode, Ben Borgman joins Dallas and Martha Harvey for a practical conversation about how parents can disciple their kids through the ordinary moments they already have. From car rides and dinner tables to mornings, bedtime, and even bath time, they explore how everyday life can become an opportunity to point our kids toward Jesus.  Important links from this episode: WITH Families: https://withfamilies.co/ DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/
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  Why Disciple‑Making at Home Matters | The Case for Family Discipleship : S4E15 21.08.2026 40мин

  The church plays an essential role in making disciples, but parents cannot outsource the spiritual formation of their children to the church. Important links from this episode: WITH Families: https://withfamilies.co/ Free WITH Families Resources: https://withfamilies.co/ DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/
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  Evaluating Ministry Effectiveness | How Healthy Churches Measure Success : S4E14 07.08.2026 30мин

  How do you know if your ministry is actually accomplishing what it's intended to do? Attendance numbers only tell part of the story.  Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Coaching: https://disciplefirst.com/coaching/ Download the Ministry Evaluation Resources: Ministry Alignment Exercise (free download) Purpose & Passion Matrix (free download)
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  Hiring Disciple-Makers | Building a Staff That Multiplies : S4E13 24.07.2026 50мин

  Hiring the right staff member isn't just about filling an open position. It's about building a team that will strengthen your church's disciple-making culture for years to come. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Coaching: https://disciplefirst.com/coaching/ The Disciple Making Leader Podcast: https://disciplefirst.com/podcast/
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  Why Disciple-Making Efforts Die | Sustaining a Healthy Disciple-Making Culture : S4E12 10.07.2026 47мин

  Not every disciple-making effort lasts. Many churches launch with enthusiasm, see early momentum, and celebrate transformed lives. Then, over time, the excitement fades. Groups stop multiplying, leaders become discouraged, and what once felt like a movement slowly becomes another ministry program. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Coaching: https://disciplefirst.com/coaching/
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  The Disciple-Making Model for Every Church and Context : S4E11 26.06.2026 44мин

  In this episode of the Disciple Making Leader Podcast, Ben Borgman and Craig Etheredge are joined by Gibson Largent of the CrossCreek Network to discuss one of the most important questions facing church leaders today: How do you faithfully make disciples in a ministry context that looks different from everyone else’s? Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Coaching: https://disciplefirst.com/coaching/ CrossCreek Network: https://crosscreeknetwork.org/ CrossCreek Church: https://crosscreekchurch.com/
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  The Church Planting Blind Spot | Why Multiplication Often Stalls : S4E10 12.06.2026 51мин

  In this episode of the Disciple-Making Leader Podcast, Ben Borgman, Craig Etheredge, and Gibson Largent tackle an important question facing churches and church planters today: Why are church planting and disciple making so often treated as separate ministries? Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Coaching: https://disciplefirst.com/coaching/ CrossCreek Network: https://crosscreeknetwork.org/ CrossCreek Church: https://crosscreekchurch.com/
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  The Silent Epidemic | Fighting Pornography and Guarding Your Heart in Ministry : S4E9 29.05.2026 35мин

  In this episode of the Disciple-Making Leader Podcast, Ben Borgman, Craig Etheredge, and JT Thornton tackle one of the most hidden and destructive struggles impacting the church today: pornography. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Coaching: https://disciplefirst.com/coaching/ Catalyst 645: https://www.catalyst645.com/
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  The Weight of Ministry | Navigating Burnout, Isolation, and Leadership Challenges in the Local Church : S4E8 15.05.2026 55мин

  In this episode of the Disciple-Making Leader Podcast, Ben Borgman and Craig Etheredge are joined by Pastor JT Thornton of Trinity Baptist Church and Catalyst 645 for an honest conversation about the real challenges pastors and ministry leaders face today. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Coaching: https://disciplefirst.com/coaching/ Catalyst 645: https://www.catalyst645.com/
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  The Pathway | Moving from Confusion to Clarity in Disciple-Making : S4E7 01.05.2026 53мин

  In this episode of the Disciple Making Leader Podcast, Ben Borgman, Craig Etheredge, and Glenn Underhill move from identifying the problem in discipleship to offering a clear solution: a defined pathway rooted in the life of Jesus. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/
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  Closing the Gap | Why Discipleship Falls Short : S4E6 17.04.2026 27мин

  In Part 2 of this series, Ben Borgman, Pastor Glenn Underhill, and Pastor Craig Etheredge continue unpacking the State of Discipleship study from Lifeway Research, focusing on solutions to the challenges facing churches today. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/ Lifeway Study – The State of Discipleship: https://research.lifeway.com/state-of-discipleship/
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  Reclaiming Saint Patrick | The Disciple-Making Legacy of St. Patrick : S4E5 03.04.2026 44мин

  In this episode, Ben Borgman and Pastor Craig Etheredge revisit the true story of Saint Patrick and his lasting impact as a disciple-making missionary. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/ Book Mentioned – The Celtic Way of Evangelism by George Hunter: http://amazon.com/Celtic-Way-Evangelism-Tenth-Anniversary/dp/1426711379
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  Closing the Gap: Why Many Churches Value Discipleship but Struggle to Practice It : S4E4 20.03.2026 37мин

  In this episode of the Disciple-Making Leader Podcast, Ben Borgman is joined in the studio by Pastor Craig and Pastor Glenn Underhill to discuss key insights from the State of Discipleship study by Lifeway Research. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/ Lifeway Research – The State of Discipleship Study: https://research.lifeway.com/state-of-discipleship/
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  The Disciple Making-Leader LIVE: Part Three with Pastor Prem, Pastor Lakpa, and Keith Squires : S4E3 06.03.2026 32мин

  A special live episode from The Collective featuring Pastor Prem and Pastor Lakpa from Nepal, along with Keith Squires from CrossCreek Church. Pastor Prem and Lakpa share the powerful story of the Church in Nepal - from having no known Christians before 1950 to becoming one of the fastest-growing Christian movements in the world. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/
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  The Disciple-Making Leader LIVE: Part Two with Luke Calvert and Kayleigh Farnan : S4E2 20.02.2026 20мин

  There’s something powerful that happens when you hear real stories of leaders who are faithfully making disciples where God has placed them. In this episode of The Disciple-Making Leader Podcast, we bring you a special conversation recorded live at Disciple-Making Leader Live during last year’s Cross Creek Collective gathering. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/ Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/X1yiOHM3u48
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  The Disciple-Making Leader LIVE: Part One with Glenn Underhill and JT Thornton : S4E1 06.02.2026 28мин

  Welcome to a special live episode of the Disciple-Making Leader Podcast, recorded at The Collective - a gathering celebrating what God is doing through disciple-making leaders across diverse contexts. In this episode, you’ll hear from Glenn Underhill, Executive Pastor at CrossCreek Church, as he shares his disciple-making philosophy and powerful stories of multigenerational impact rooted in personal investment. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/ Special links from this episode: Catalyst 645: https://www.catalyst645.com/
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  Disciple-Making Leaders in Action: An Interview with Leah Beth Etheredge : S3E14 09.10.2025 52мин

  What does it look like to follow Jesus and make disciples in the middle of one of the busiest, most influential cities in the world? In this special episode of The Disciple-Making Leader Podcast, Craig Etheredge sits down with his daughter, Leah Beth Etheredge, and executive director Josh McCaslin for a powerful conversation about living sent, embracing bold faith, and building intentional relationships in New York City. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/ Special links from this episode: Learn more about "Reach Your World": https://disciplefirst.com/store/reach-your-worlda-practical-guide-for-sharing-your-faith-2nd-edition/
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  Engaging the Workplace for Kingdom Impact : S3E13 25.09.2025 44мин

  What does it look like to make disciples where you work every day? Craig Etheredge is joined by Josh McCaslin and Jack Springer for a dynamic and down-to-earth conversation on living as a disciple-making leader in the marketplace. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/ Special links from this episode: Learn more about "Reach Your World": https://disciplefirst.com/store/reach-your-worlda-practical-guide-for-sharing-your-faith-2nd-edition/
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  Disciple-Making Leaders in Action: An Interview with Jack Springer : S3E12 11.09.2025 42мин

  What does it look like to make disciples in the boardroom—not just the sanctuary? In this episode of The Disciple-Making Leader Podcast, Craig Etheredge, Zach Towery, and Josh McCasland sit down with Jack Springer—a seasoned CEO, board member, and bold disciple-maker in the marketplace. Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/ Special links from this episode: Learn more about "Reach Your World": https://disciplefirst.com/store/reach-your-worlda-practical-guide-for-sharing-your-faith-2nd-edition/