Help! How do we disciple all these new Christians?

About this episode

Jo Frost and Peter Lynas discuss the challenges of discipling new Christians in a rapidly changing cultural landscape.

In this week’s episode, Jo Frost and Peter Lynas explore the urgent issue of the 'discipleship deficit' amidst the growing number of young people coming to faith. They discuss the challenges of discipling in a complex world with its constant changes in cultural values and societal shifts. The conversation delves into the need for new methods of discipleship to bridge the cultural disconnect and align with the gospel's teachings. The discussion highlights the importance of community and worship while suggesting Biblical practices like digital abstinence to navigate this transformative time. They pull on threads from the gospels and early church practices and provide insights for today’s church to better support this exciting rise in spiritual interest. 00:00 Introduction: The Missional Moment 00:30 Welcome to Being Human 01:53 Exploring the Discipleship Deficit 04:03 Cultural Shifts and Their Impact 07:22 The Role of Community in Faith 11:19 Discipleship in a Complex World 18:33 Jesus' Encounters and Lessons 25:22 Practical Steps for Discipleship 33:03 Conclusion

People in this episode

Host: Jo Frost

Guest: Peter Lynas

Topics covered

• discipleship
• cultural shifts
• community in faith
• spiritual interest
• gospel teachings
• new methods of discipleship

Keywords

• discipleship deficit
• young people
• cultural values
• community
• worship
• digital abstinence
• early church practices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Evangelical Alliance

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