The Call To Disciple Making (feat. Josh Howard) | S7 Ep. 7

Real Life Theology Podcast

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Transforming Lives Through Disciple Making Movements: A Worker's Journey in India

Josh Howard, a worker who has lived in India for over 15 years, shares his transformative experience of leading and witnessing disciple making movements in India. Starting with a moment of prayer and inviting the Holy Spirit to guide the session, Josh introduces himself, mentioning his background and family. He highlights the importance of asking oneself whether they are a disciple worth reproducing and shares a powerful narrative of initial failures and eventual successes in disciple making. Through his story, Josh emphasizes the critical role of prayer and fasting in achieving spiritual breakthroughs and the unexpected results of equipping ordinary people to start discipleship movements. Highlighting key lessons learned, such as the necessity of relinquishing control and allowing the Holy Spirit to work, Josh's narrative encourages viewers to reconsider their approach to discipleship and the potential within every individual to initiate a movement that can profoundly impact their nation and beyond. His story is a testament to the power of God working through ordinary individuals to achieve extraordinary things.

Key Takeaways
00:00 Opening Prayer and Invitation for the Holy Spirit
01:30 Introduction and Personal Background
02:39 The Journey of Faith and Discipleship in India
03:19 Challenges and Breakthroughs in Disciple Making
05:45 The Power of Prayer, Fasting, and Humility
09:27 Launching a Movement: Expectations vs. Reality
12:13 Learning from Unexpected Success
14:22 The Potential in Every Believer for Disciple Making
17:00 The Key to Movement: Releasing Control and Embracing God's Will

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