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Want to help your church find focus in its disciple-making efforts? We've created an 8-part resource called Discipleship 101 to help. Learn more at https://www.intotheharvest.org/discipleship-101/ Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Shop ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter What happens when truth feels slippery, hope feels distant, and the next generation is caught in the middle? In this episode of Into the Harvest, John sits down with Joel Woodard, author of In Pursuit of a Better World, and Ethan Zimmerman, a disciple-maker working with first responders. Together, they unpack what it means to bring the gospel into a culture shaped by skepticism, uncertainty, and longing for authenticity—the Meta-Modern Generation. Joel shares the “Islands” analogy he uses in the book to describe the fragmented ways people experience life and identity today—and why we need new maps if we want to bring people to Jesus. Ethan reflects on how the book helped him better love, listen to, and reach people who often live with trauma, doubt, or spiritual disconnection. Whether you’re leading in the church, at home, or in everyday places of life, this episode will equip you to engage with grace and truth, build bridges, and offer lasting hope. Joel and his wife Amy spent nearly seven years in Slovenia, pioneering youth ministries in two local churches and pouring their lives into the next generation. In 2010 the Lord brought them back to Oregon, where Joel pastored Cornerstone Church in Gresham for nine years and then, starting in 2019, took on the adventure of replanting Hollyview Church in Boring. After more than twenty years of ministry in the Pacific Northwest and Europe, God recently led Joel, Amy, and their family to a fresh chapter in the Carolinas. Today Joel serves with South America Mission, recruiting, equipping, and sending out missionaries who will carry the gospel throughout Latin America for years to come. During college, God gripped Ethan's heart with a passion to know Christ Jesus, make Him known, and help others do the same. At the same time, Ethan worked as an EMT where God grew in him a desire to see first responders reached and equipped with the hope of the Gospel. Since graduating college in 2017, Ethan has worked in full time disciple-making ministry. His first four years on staff were spent making disciples among college students in Auckland, New Zealand. Since moving back to the United States in late 2021, the Lord has led Ethan to Portland, OR where God is raising up spiritual generations of disciples of Jesus among first responders. RESOURCES MENTIONED: In Pursuit of a Better World The Pathway Series Original Release Date 1/29/26 The post #257 – Bridging the Gap: Reaching the Meta-Modern Generation with Gospel Hope appeared first on Into the Harvest

Want to help your church find focus in its disciple-making efforts? We've created an 8-part resource called Discipleship 101 to help. Learn more at https://www.intotheharvest.org/discipleship-101/ Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Shop ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter In today’s disciple-making world, it’s easy to drift toward one extreme or the other—too much structure or too much spontaneity. But what if your effectiveness depends on finding a better balance? In this episode, John Snyder interviews disciple-making veteran and author Justin Gravitt, unpacking his deeply insightful piece The Disciple Maker’s Scale. Whether you naturally lean toward intentional tools or relational presence, this conversation will help you identify your tendencies and chart a better path toward fruitfulness. Resources Mentioned: Justin Gravitt - https://www.justingravitt.com/ The Pathway Series - https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway-series/ Original Release Date 1/15/26 Want more great resources to help you be a disciple and make disciples? Visit us at https://intotheharvest.org​ The post #256- Are you Too Intentional or Too Relational? appeared first on Into the Harvest

🎙️ Season 9 Premiere | Returning to the Call of Christ in 2026 | End of the Harvest Podcast Happy New Year and welcome to Season 9 of the Into the Harvest Podcast! 🎉 In this special kickoff episode, Andrew and John challenge us all—especially those in ministry—to resist the drift and return to the core mission Jesus gave us: to know Him and to make disciples. With a powerful reminder from 2 Timothy, four essential “snapshots” from Jesus' ministry, and an honest look at why believers often lose focus, this episode will re-center your heart and clarify your purpose heading into 2026. 🔔 What to Expect in Season 9: A renewed call to discipleship Practical frameworks for staying on mission Preview of exciting guests, studies in Colossians and Ephesians, and the launch of Harvest Life—a global online community for disciple-makers ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 – Introduction + Welcome to Season 9 01:04 – Reflections on 2025 + Podcast Milestone (Ep. 255!) 02:00 – Our Personal Journey Back to the Mission 03:45 – Learning from 2 Timothy: Staying Focused on Jesus 05:30 – Why We Chose “Returning to the Call of Christ” as Our Theme 08:00 – The 4 Vision Snapshots from Jesus 08:34 – 1) The Call of Jesus – Matthew 4:19 09:37 – 2) The Process of Following – Luke 9:23 11:04 – 3) The Goal – Becoming Like Jesus – Luke 6:40 12:00 – 4) The Mission – Matthew 28:18–20 14:09 – Why We Keep Drifting + Jesus' Call to Refocus 16:05 – Clarity Before Activity: Mission is Identity 19:04 – Why Churches and Believers Drift From Mission 22:16 – The Danger of Compartmentalized Faith 25:00 – Jesus’ Everyday Model of Disciple-Making 27:44 – Ordinary Believers, Everyday Places: The Real Mission Field 28:24 – Self-Check: Where Have You Drifted from Jesus’ Mission? 30:00 – Introducing the 4 D’s That Cause Mission Drift 31:00 – Doubt, Distraction, Disconnection & Discouragement 33:55 – How Disconnection and Discouragement Feed Each Other 35:30 – Distraction: The Silent Mission Killer 37:09 – Why We Must Return to the Core Message of Jesus 39:00 – Sneak Peek: Guests & Topics Coming in 2026 40:55 – Preview: Mission Built in Christ, Sent by Christ 42:16 – Harvest Life: Global Online Community Launching Soon 43:00 – Final Encouragement + Call to Prayer & Partnership 📘 Featured Scriptures: Matthew 4:19 | Luke 9:23 | Luke 6:40 | Matthew 28:18–20 2 Timothy | John 5:39–40 | 1 Corinthians 14:8 | Matthew 9 💡 Join the Con 🌐 Resources Mentioned: FREE Discipleship 101 Course: https://www.intotheharvest.org/discipleship101 Support This Ministry: https://www.intotheharvest.org/give Get the “Believe. Belong. Become.” Shirt: https://www.intotheharvest.org/store Book Recommendation: Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman 🌍 Learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org The post #255 – Returning to Christ appeared first on Into the Harvest

If you have been encouraged by our work and want to see it continue and grow, will you partner with us by making a special year-end gift below? Any gift given today will be matched, up to $30,000. This means if you give $100, Into the Harvest will receive $200. Click here to give today: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finishstrong We have an important ministry update regarding our year-end fundraising campaign! We're aiming to raise $60,000 by December 31st, and your support for this nonprofit fundraising effort is vital. With a matching grant available, your charity through this initiative can go twice as far. The post Help Us Finish Strong appeared first on Into the Harvest

Want to help your church find focus in its disciple-making efforts? We've created an 8-part resource called Discipleship 101 to help. Learn more at https://www.intotheharvest.org/discipleship-101/ Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Shop ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► instagram.com / intotheharvest Facebook ► facebook.com / intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsle... If we relegate discipleship to preaching and pastoring, we will be stifling the growth of those we're discipling. Jesus modeled a kind of parenting with His disciples, and if Jesus did it, it's good enough for us. In this episode, Andrew and John talk about the different models of discipleship, and the importance of all of them. They introduce a new acronym - The 3 P's - because they're Andrew and John and they love the acronyms ;) RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Finding Faith – Free Gospel Resource Discipleship101 - 8 Videos and Discussion Guide Original Release Date: 11/20/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we’re doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #254 – Pastoring, Preaching, Parenting: What Model Are You Using for Discipleship? appeared first on Into the Harvest

Want to help your church find focus in its disciple-making efforts? We've created an 8-part resource called Discipleship 101 to help. Learn more at https://www.intotheharvest.org/discipleship-101/ Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Shop ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► instagram.com / intotheharvest Facebook ► facebook.com / intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsle... Using tools is not discipleship. But discipleship is easier if we utilize tools. In this episode, Andrew talks to Jim McKnight about the importance of having tools, some of their favorite discipleship tools, and warnings about relying too much on them. If you're a disciple-maker and wanting to see generations, this would be a good episode to watch. RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Finding Faith – Free Gospel Resource Discipleship101 - 8 Videos and Discussion Guide Form, Function, and Evaluation NoPlaceLeft Army Short Term Discipleship Lord Jesus Christ Illustration 3 Measures of Devotion The Map to Maturity Book 3: Passing on the Faith 2 Kingdoms Illustration MAWL Matrix SeedSower App Original Release Date: 11/06/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we’re doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #253 – Why Tools Matter in Disciple Making appeared first on Into the Harvest

Want to help your church find focus in its disciple-making efforts? We've created an 8-part resource called Discipleship 101 to help. Learn more at https://www.intotheharvest.org/discipleship-101/ Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Shop ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► instagram.com / intotheharvest Facebook ► facebook.com / intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsle... Too many people are trying to lead others in discipleship without ever truly walking with them. They’re quick to instruct, but slow to connect. But disciple-making—at its core—is relational. Before you contribute to someone’s spiritual growth, they need to know you’ve spent time with Jesus… and that you actually care about them. In this episode, Andrew and John unpack a simple but powerful framework: TLC. No, not the 90s band—but the essential relational ingredients for influencing others toward Jesus. T: Time with Jesus — Do the people you’re leading sense that you walk closely with the Lord? (substance + credibility = fuel) L: Love for People — Do they feel genuinely known and cared for? (means) C: Contribution — Only then can you help them grow in faith and obedience. (content + character) This conversation challenges the idea that training or titles qualify us to disciple others. Instead, it invites us back to the way of Jesus—life-on-life, rooted in love, and shaped by presence. RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Finding Faith – Free Gospel Resource Discipleship101 - 8 Videos and Discussion Guide Original Release Date: 10/23/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we’re doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #252 – Disciple-Making Done Right: Why TLC Changes Everything appeared first on Into the Harvest

Want to help your church find focus in its disciple-making efforts? We've created an 8-part resource called Discipleship 101 to help. Learn more at https://www.intotheharvest.org/discipleship-101/ Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Shop ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► instagram.com / intotheharvest Facebook ► facebook.com / intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsle... We are all called to hospitality. Multiple times in Scripture, actually. Hospitality looks different for different people, and for different cultures. Andrew talks to Ryan and Hope Bailey about how they have practiced hospitality in discipleship, and the impact it has had on others, as well as in their own lives. RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Finding Faith – Free Gospel Resource Discipleship101 - 8 Videos and Discussion Guide Original Release Date: 09/25/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we’re doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #251 – The Open Door: How Hospitality Fuels Disciple-Making appeared first on Into the Harvest

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ Disciple-making was normal in the early church—but why does it feel so rare today? In this episode, we dig into three reasons why disciple-making often stalls in modern Christianity. More importantly, we share what it will take to recover it. If you’re longing to see disciples made and multiplied, this conversation is for you. RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Finding Faith – Free Gospel Resource Discipleship101 - 8 Videos and Discussion Guide Original Release Date: 09/11/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we’re doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #250 – Why Is Disciple-Making So Rare Today? appeared first on Into the Harvest

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ Going to church should never be the focus. That is not what Jesus called us to. He called us to be His disciples. In this episode, Andrew talks with Shelton Markham about how their church in San Diego is approaching discipleship, and cultivating an environment of disciple making, and becoming a "3D church". RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Finding Faith – Free Gospel Resource 3D Church Presentation Original Release Date: 08/14/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we’re doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #249 – Building a 3D Church: Discipleship with Shelton Markham appeared first on Into the Harvest

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ Finding the right church isn't always easy. We'd like to challenge you that you might be looking for the wrong things when you're church shopping. In this episode, Andrew and John give you 7 helpful, and Kingdom-oriented things to look for when you're looking for a church. RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Finding Faith – Free Gospel Resource TGC Article Acts Quick Study Original Release Date: 07/31/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we’re doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #248 – Rethinking Church Shopping: Finding the Right Spiritual Community appeared first on Into the Harvest

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ In this summer check-in, Andrew and John reflect on 2 Timothy and how Paul’s words to Timothy speak directly to the heart of every disciple-maker. The two themes we highlight in this episode—clarity and commitment—are core to the work of Into the Harvest and essential for generational disciple-making. We're excited to announce new resources for you all, as well as a new podcast rhythm. You won't want to miss this episode if you want to stay in the loop with ITH and our newest tools, you need a mid-year reset on your disciple-making vision, or you want to know how ITH is adapting to serve disciple-makers more efficiently. RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Finding Faith – Free Gospel Resource Original Release Date: 07/17/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we’re doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #247 – Clarity & Commitment in Disciple-Making appeared first on Into the Harvest

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ Is reciting Scripture and telling yourself to stop believing lies not bringing breakthrough in your life? That's probably because it's an incomplete view of the path to wholeness. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Marcus Warner to discuss his latest book Breakthrough: 5 Essential Strategies for Freedom, Healing, and Wholeness. You’ll hear about the BUILD model—a practical and powerful framework for transformation—and how it can bring real breakthrough in your spiritual life, relationships, and disciple-making journey. Whether you’re an everyday disciple-maker or someone seeking freedom from long-standing struggles, this conversation will offer hope, clarity, and next steps. RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series - https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway-series/ Breakthrough by Dr. Marcus Warner (Moody Publishers) Deeper Walk International Previous ITH Podcast Episode with Dr. Warner Original Release Date: 07/03/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we’re doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #246 – Breakthrough: Healing and Wholeness with Dr. Marcus Warner appeared first on Into the Harvest

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ "The modern Church functions more as an organization than a family". A bold statement made by Michel Hendricks (which we agree with, by the way). In this episode, John has a conversation with Michel about why most discipleship relationships don't stick, and how to fix it. Spoiler alert: it doesn't have to do with knowledge, or tools, or good preaching. Michel Hendricks is the co-author of The Other Half of Church and a discipleship trainer with Life Model Works. He has years of experience helping churches and leaders implement relational, brain-based spiritual formation rooted in joy, love, and identity in Christ. RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series The Other Half of Church Original Release Date: 05/29/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we’re doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #245 – Why Most Discipleship Doesn’t Stick (and How to Fix It) appeared first on Into the Harvest

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ It's the final episode of our Discipleship in Action series (for now)! We hope you've enjoyed this journey through 1 Corinthians with us, and we would love to see y'all at the livestream in June! RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Original Release Date: 05/15/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we’re doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #244 – Why Is the Resurrection So Important? appeared first on Into the Harvest