Oct 16, 202620 minS4
Jesus’ miracles weren’t isolated displays of power. They were part of His strategy to prepare His disciples for the mission ahead. In this episode, Ben Borgman and Craig Etheredge explore Jesus’ healing of the demon...
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discipleFIRST
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About this Podcast:
The Disciple-Making Leader Podcast aims to inspire and challenge us all to be disciple-making leaders. We encourage churches to develop disciple-making leaders through practical discussions, interviews with current ministry leaders, and real-life examples. Tune into the disciple-making leader podcast and transform your approach to developing leaders in order to experience the power of Jesus' strategy for raising up leaders, growing the church, and multiplying a movement
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What is discipleFIRST about?
The Disciple-Making Leader Podcast aims to inspire and challenge us all to be disciple-making leaders. We encourage churches to develop disciple-making leaders through practical discussions, interviews with current ministry leaders, and real-life examples.
What has discipleFIRST covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Jesus’ Strategy through Miracles | How One Changed Life Can Multiply: S4E19" (16 October 2026, 20 minutes), "Jesus’ Strategy through Miracles | Peter’s Call to Follow: S4E18" (2 October 2026, 18 minutes), and "Jesus’ Strategy Through Miracles: Water to Wine: S4E17" (18 September 2026, 28 minutes).
How often does discipleFIRST publish?
discipleFIRST publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 50 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on discipleFIRST?
Booking probability for discipleFIRST is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. discipleFIRST requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. discipleFIRST's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 2, 202618 minS4
Jesus' miracles weren't random displays of power. They were part of His strategy for developing disciples. In this episode, Ben Borgman and Craig Etheredge continue exploring the life and ministry of Jesus by looking at...
- Sep 18, 202628 minS4
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...
- Sep 4, 202655 minS4
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...
- Aug 21, 202641 minS4
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/...
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- Aug 7, 202631 minS4
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/...
- Jul 24, 202650 minS4
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. mportant links from this episode...
Episode #12
Why Disciple-Making Efforts Die | Sustaining a Healthy Disciple-Making Culture : S4E12
Jul 10, 202647 minS4Not 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...
- Jun 26, 202645 minS4
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...
- Jun 12, 202651 minS4
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...
Episode #9
The Silent Epidemic | Fighting Pornography and Guarding Your Heart in Ministry : S4E9
May 29, 202636 minS4In 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. I mportant links from...
- May 15, 202655 minS4
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...
- May 1, 202654 minS4
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...
- Apr 17, 202628 minS4
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...
Apr 3, 202644 minS4In 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...
- Mar 20, 202637 minS4
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...
Episode #3
The Disciple Making-Leader LIVE: Part Three with Pastor Prem, Pastor Lakpa, and Keith Squires : S4E3
Mar 6, 202633 minS4A 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...
- Feb 20, 202620 minS4
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...
- Feb 6, 202628 minS4
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...
- Oct 9, 202552 minS3
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...
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Glenn Underhill
full-time ministry trainer, CrossCreek Church
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Clay Holcomb
CrossCreek Network
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Craig Etheridge
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