Relational Discipleship Podcast
by Relational Discipleship Network · 25 episodes
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The Relational Discipleship Network (RDN) is a Missions organization committed to helping churches make disciples of Jesus. We accomplish our mission relationally through coaching, training, and online community groups.
Latest episodes
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From Visitor to Vested: Build a clear plan for the people who visit your church
From Visitor to Vested: Build a clear plan for the people who visit your church Does Your Church Have a Revolving Door? Do guests know where and how to get connected, or do they co…
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1 h 38
COVID: Lessons Learned
We all paid a high price during COVID. The question is: did we learn from it? COVID didn’t just disrupt our churches—it revealed them. In this episode, Moose Bright, Director of th…
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1 h 31
Chasing the Strays - Building a Culture of Relational Shepherding
When people start slipping away from church community, they become spiritually vulnerable. But a pastor can’t look after everyone alone. How do you build a ministry where everyone…
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1 h 40
Church Transitions Pt 2: “Hand it Off or Choke It Out”
In a lead pastor transition, what determines whether a church is handed off smoothly or enters a difficult season? In this follow-up conversation, we focus on the role of the outgo…
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1 h 40
Boundaries or Bitterness?
Church leaders are burning out—exhausted, overextended, and unsure where biblical love ends and unhealthy patterns begin. In this episode, we have an honest, biblical conversation…
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Church Transitions Pt 1: Strength to Strength or Crash and Burn
In heist or escape movies, when are the plans executed? At the changing of the guard, of course. Transitions represent a critical and often vulnerable time for churches. Join us as…
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1 h 23
Is Ministry Actually Killing You?
Join us for a powerful conversation with author and counselor Dr. Wes Beavis as we explore the impact and emotional weight of ministry on our personal health and well-being. Host:…
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1 h 20
Why I No Longer Lead an Attractional Model Church
We had lost our narrative as a church. In our attempt to avoid offending the lost, we inadvertently offended God. This is a story about returning to the Great Commission and fully…
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1 h 31
How to Survive the Holiday Minefield
The holiday season can be a challenging time for many people, and our guest speaker, Counselor Phil Herndon, MA, LPC-MHSP, NCC, will provide insights on how to navigate these chall…
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1 h 44
Politics, The Church, and Jesus
In today's turbulent times, the question arises: Do we speak up or shrink back? Are we mean-spirited or spiritually mature? How should the church handle politics? Now, more than ev…
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1 h 34
Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda
On this podcast with special guest Ed Litton, Church Planter, Senior Pastor, and former president of the SBC, we will discuss the valuable lessons learned, the pitfalls to avoid, a…
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1 h 37
Anxiety...Let's Talk About It
This discussion aims to shed light on anxiety, one of the most prevalent mental challenges of our time. Join us as we explore questions like: What is anxiety, and who does it affec…
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1 h 25
Pride Month, a Biblical Response
As Pastors, Leaders, and Christians, how do we respond to "Pride Month"? Are we too harsh, too soft, or too unprepared? Join with us as we walk through the practical steps based on…
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1 h 14
Politics & Religion
Get ready for the discussion as we talk about the topics we're often told not to discuss. Tune in to our Live Video Podcast/Webinar with Q&A featuring Justin Jordan, Lead Pastor of…
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1 h 03
What to do with LGBTQ
What To Do With LGBTQ with Dr. Michael Brown This podcast episode was created in 2023 from our annual RDN Gathering with one of our guest speakers, Dr. Michael Brown. Originally re…
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1 h 41
Vision Casting, Growth & Building
In this podcast episode we discuss "Vision Casting, Growth & Building", featuring Matt Wilson, author of "The 40 Day Discipleship Journey", alongside our host and Director of the R…
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1 h 12
Intentional - Part 2
Join us for part two of Intentional with Brandon Guindon, award-winning author of his latest book "Intentional", alongside our host and Director of the Relational Discipleship Netw…
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58 min
Small Groups: Best Practices
In this podcast episode we discuss the best practices for leading small groups. Discover how to measure the effectiveness of your small groups, and learn how to differentiate betwe…
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Intentional - Part 1
In this podcast, “Intentional” (Pt 1) you will learn valuable insights that will help you become a better person, disciple-maker, and leader. We also start to explore eight powerfu…
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54 min
Wholistic Discipleship: Making Disciples Where You Live, Work, and Play
Recorded at the Exponential Conference in March 2024. Join our Q&A panel as we dive into a comprehensive approach to discipleship that embraces every aspect of your life, including…