337. The Future of Discipleship: John Paul Basham on Small Groups, AI, and Making Disciples Today

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Brian Daniel and John Paul Basham discuss the future of discipleship in the changing church landscape.

What does effective discipleship look like in today’s rapidly changing church culture? In this episode of Group Answers, Brian Daniel sits down with John Paul Basham to explore the evolving landscape of discipleship and disciple-making in the local church. Together, they unpack the challenges leaders are facing today, the role of small groups in spiritual formation, and how churches can create intentional pathways for lasting discipleship. From practical strategies to emerging technology, thi...

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Host: Brian Daniel

Guest: John Paul Basham

Topics covered

• discipleship
• small groups
• church culture
• spiritual formation
• technology in church

Keywords

• discipleship
• small groups
• church
• spiritual formation
• AI
• technology
• local church

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Organizations: Lifeway Podcast Network

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