#256- Are you Too Intentional or Too Relational?
From Into the Harvest by Into the Harvest
January 15, 2026 · 41 min
About this episode
In this episode, John Snyder interviews Justin Gravitt about finding balance in disciple-making between intentionality and relational presence.
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/…
People in this episode
Host: John Snyder
Guest: Justin Gravitt
Topics covered
- disciple-making
- balance between structure and spontaneity
- intentionality
- relational presence
- church focus
Keywords
- disciple-making
- intentional tools
- relational presence
- The Disciple Maker’s Scale
- church focus
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Into the Harvest, Discipleship 101, The Pathway Series, Justin Gravitt
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