In this episode, Anthony Delaney discusses the importance of having a discipleship pathway in churches, emphasizing the need for believers to not only accept Jesus but to actively follow Him. He explores the parable of the lost sons to illustrate how people can be lost both in the world and within the church. Delaney encourages listeners to discover their own journey of faith and to reach out to others, highlighting the value of the Kingdom of Heaven and the transformative love of Christ. He concludes with a call to action for churches to develop strategies for outreach and discipleship.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Discipleship Pathway 02:19 The Call to Follow Jesus 07:00 Understanding the Lost Sons 12:43 Key Stages in the Discipleship Journey 22:34 Discovering People Far from God 31:06 The Importance of True Discipleship

In this episode of the FutureChurch podcast, Anthony Delaney discusses the importance of discipleship in the church, emphasizing the need for a structured pathway to help individuals grow in their faith. He highlights the role of leadership in fostering a culture of growth and the significance of community and spiritual disciplines. Delaney also introduces the Discipleship Pathway, a framework designed to guide believers from initial interest to active participation in their faith, and discusses the resources available through Right Now Media to support this journey.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to FutureChurch Podcast 01:00 Discipleship Pathway Overview 05:12 The Role of Leadership in Church Growth 09:54 Developing a Discipleship Framework 15:11 The Importance of a Clear Plan for Discipleship 20:00 The Five D's of Discipleship 23:52 Conclusion and Call to Action

In this episode of the Future Church podcast, Anthony Delaney speaks with Damilola Mckindie about the journey of faith, the importance of discipleship, and the role of Christians in engaging with culture and politics. Damilola shares insights from his background, his experiences in university, and the significance of internships in shaping his professional life. The conversation explores the challenges of sharing faith in a secular world, the importance of law and free speech, and how Christians can collaborate to address societal issues. Damilola emphasizes the need for boldness in faith and the necessity of preparing new believers for the realities of following Jesus.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background 03:00 Damilola's Journey and Faith 05:59 Engaging with Law and Justice 08:47 Navigating University Life as a Christian 12:11 The Role of Law in Society 15:00 Christian Engagement in Politics 18:11 Creative Collaboration in Addressing Social Issues 27:14 Creating Instead of Complaining 30:08 Roles and Responsibilities in Ministry 32:37 Engaging the Church in Public Life 38:11 The Importance of Discipleship 48:00 Preparing for Baptism and Beyond 54:31 Praying for the Future of the Church