How Jesus Made Disciples (And Why It Still Works)

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The Blueprint to True Discipleship: Be With Jesus, Become Like Him, Do What He Did

In this episode of the Disciple Makers Podcast, Josh Howard dives into the heart of discipleship and the modern church's struggles. He emphasizes that many churches today fail not due to lack of programs or leadership but because they do not genuinely make disciples. Josh outlines Jesus' clear, simple, and reproducible model of discipleship encapsulated in three stages: being with Him, becoming like Him, and doing what He did. Through anecdotes and insights, he underscores the transformative power of intimate relationships with Jesus. Josh calls for a return to the basics of disciple making—living closely with Jesus, reshaping our lives to mirror His, and actively carrying out His mission. Tune in for an inspiring call to embrace authentic discipleship and ignite a movement of Christ-like living in our communities.

Key Takeaways

00:00 Introduction and Controversial Statement
00:32 The Real Problem in Churches Today
00:54 Jesus' Blueprint for Discipleship
03:26 The Three Stages of Discipleship
04:03 Stage 1: Be With Him
08:26 Stage 2: Become Like Him
13:15 Stage 3: Do What He Did
18:35 The Cost of Discipleship
19:51 Conclusion and Call to Action
22:40 Upcoming Events and Resources