The Dare to Multiply Podcast

59: When Disciples Lack Commitment to a Meeting

Not everyone who joins your discipleship group is highly committed.  Sometimes groups dwindle or discontinue as interest lags. In this episode, Cynthia shares tips on how to encourage participants to be more committed to the group and some questions to ask yourself if this is a problem you experience.

58: Honest Talk About Movements- Are the Claims Exaggerated?

In this episode, Cynthia answers tough questions about DMM/CPM and movement claims and addresses the realities that exist in movement work.  Get ready for honest, but encouraging talk from someone who knows the realities, both good and bad, in the movement and disciple multiplication world.

57: Discovering the Discover App with Ian

Technology and disciple-making came together for Ian when he and his wife begin to ask if there were any websites or apps that shared simple discovery stories. In this episode, Cynthia speaks with the visionary and developer of a popular disciple-making app that is easy to use and available in 25 languages.

56: What are the Characteristics of a Person of Peace (POP)?

We use the term Person of Peace (POP) frequently in DMM/CPM and disciple-multiplication circles. What is a person of peace and how do you know if you have found one? In this episode, Cynthia brings clarity to this important term.

55: Growing as Effective, Culturally Aware Disciple-makers. Interview with Five Stones Global

In this episode Cynthia interviews Jean Johnson & Maria Gilbertson of Five Stones Global. They share about their journey in the area of establishing sustainable churches. They also talk about making disciples that are able to lead and carry forward a sustainable movement of local believers who are able to stand on their own. They share some of the barriers that can arise and inhibit growth.  Join them to learn and grow in this important area of sustainable discipleship.
Links: Five Stones Global website https://fivestonesglobal.org/We Are Not the Hero Book- https://amzn.to/3uGZcbA

54: What is the Ideal Size of a House Church or Discovery Group?

In this episode Cynthia shares some of the considerations for deciding the size of a Discovery group or a House church.

53: How Disciple-making Leaders Develop a Life of Extraordinary Prayer- with Ryan Skoog

In this episode Cynthia interviews Ryan Skoog, leader of Venture and co-author of the book Lead With Prayer.    They discuss some of the biblical characters, including Jesus, who demonstrated what it meant to live a life of prayer and some verses that are key to understanding the importance of prayer.  They also talk about some practical ways disciple-makers can deepen their prayer life.
Book Link:www.leadwithprayer.com

52: What is Discovery Bible Study (DBS)?

In this episode, Cynthia talks about what a Discovery Bible Study is.  She helps bring understanding to why it is so useful in encouraging participation, and beginning the discipleship journey even when used with people who might not yet have fully believed. She also takes time to talk about how Discovery Bible Study fits into the Three Thirds meeting and what that is.