Redeemer Network Podcast Disciple-Making
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Mar 3, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Ricky Garzon, the lead pastor at Redeemer Borger, shares insights from his journey in church planting, while Joe Guenther, a pastor at Redeemer Hutto, highlights effective discipleship strategies. They explore the essence of gospel-centered discipleship, emphasizing depth over sheer growth. Topics include the importance of gospel communities, the defining role of scriptural teachings, and practical challenges like busyness and the fear of vulnerability in relationships. Prepare for thought-provoking perspectives on nurturing genuine discipleship!
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Gospel First, Then Discipleship
- Gospel-centered discipleship begins with the gospel shaping both identity and relationship with Jesus.
- Discipleship must flow from being changed by the gospel into ongoing relationship and obedience.
Gospel Shapes Content And Motive
- Without gospel centrality discipleship becomes mere moralism or pragmatic technique.
- The gospel supplies both the content and the motive for true transformation and mission.
Root Discipleship In Scripture
- Use the Great Commission, Acts, and the epistles as primary frameworks for discipleship planning.
- Let Paul's gospel-to-practice flow (who God is → what He did → who you are → how to live) guide curriculum and preaching.
