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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 conversation recorded live at Disciple-Making Leader Live during last year’s Cross Creek Collective gathering.

Important links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/

DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/

Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/X1yiOHM3u48

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, you’ll hear from Glenn Underhill, Executive Pastor at CrossCreek Church, as he shares his disciple-making philosophy and powerful stories of multigenerational impact rooted in personal investment.

Important links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/

DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/

Special links from this episode:

Catalyst 645: https://www.catalyst645.com/

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 down with his daughter, Leah Beth Etheredge, and executive director Josh McCaslin for a powerful conversation about living sent, embracing bold faith, and building intentional relationships in New York City.

Important links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/

DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/

Special links from this episode:

Learn more about “Reach Your World”: https://disciplefirst.com/store/reach-your-worlda-practical-guide-for-sharing-your-faith-2nd-edition/

What does it look like to make disciples where you work every day? Craig Etheredge is joined by Josh McCaslin and Jack Springer for a dynamic and down-to-earth conversation on living as a disciple-making leader in the marketplace.

Important links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/

DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/

Special links from this episode:

Learn more about “Reach Your World”: https://disciplefirst.com/store/reach-your-worlda-practical-guide-for-sharing-your-faith-2nd-edition/

What does it look like to make disciples in the boardroom—not just the sanctuary? In this episode of The Disciple-Making Leader Podcast, Craig Etheredge, Zach Towery, and Josh McCasland sit down with Jack Springer—a seasoned CEO, board member, and bold disciple-maker in the marketplace.

Important links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/

DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/

Special links from this episode:

Learn more about “Reach Your World”: https://disciplefirst.com/store/reach-your-worlda-practical-guide-for-sharing-your-faith-2nd-edition/

If the mission of the church is to make disciples who multiply, why are so many leaders stuck in systems that don’t? In this episode, Glenn Underhill and Craig Etheredge sit down with special guest Zach Towery to unpack a game-changing truth: church multiplication doesn’t happen through programs – it happens through intentional disciple-making groups.

Important links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/

DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/

Special links from this episode:

Learn more about the Grow Series: https://disciplefirst.com/store/the-grow-series-2nd-edition-three-book-bundle-pack/

Disciple-making rarely follows a straight line. It’s often forged in the quiet, behind-the-scenes moments of obedience, through closed doors, difficult seasons, and the faithful investment in others. That’s the kind of life Shannon Deloach is living.

Important links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/

DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/

Special links from this episode:

Learn more about the Cross Creek Network: https://www.crosscreekchurch.com/crosscreeknetwork

What does it really take to raise up the next generation of disciple-making leaders? In today’s episode of The Disciple-Making Leader Podcast, hosts Ben Borgman and Craig Etheredge sit down with Dr. Gary Chevalier, director of the Cross Creek Residency, to unpack how intentional investment is transforming emerging leaders from the inside out. 

Important links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/

DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/

Special links from this episode:

Learn more about the Cross Creek Residency: https://www.crosscreekchurch.com/crosscreek-residency

What does it look like to preach with purpose instead of pressure? This timely conversation brings clarity to the sermon planning process. Ben Borgman, Craig Etheredge, and Glenn Underhill step into the studio during Holy Week to tackle one of the most practical and pressing challenges pastors face: sermon planning.

Go to the episode webpage to download the accompanying listening guide:

https://disciplefirst.com/podcast/sermon-planning-101-s3e6/

Important links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/

DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/

Special links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Coaching: https://disciplefirst.com/coaching/

What happens when a business leader catches a vision for making disciples? In this powerful conversation, Craig Etheredge and Ben Borgman sit down with Chad Alvarez—an accomplished entrepreneur, faithful family man, and a board member at discipleFIRST—to explore how leaders can align their influence with Jesus’ model for ministry.

Important links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/

DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/

Special links from this episode:

DiscipleFirst Coaching: https://disciplefirst.com/coaching/