Summary

This conversation focuses on the importance of making disciples and aligning administration with the gospel. Brian and Fr. Martin discuss the need for a personal relationship with Jesus and the power of prayer in evangelization. They emphasize the unity of administration and mission and the importance of investing in others for the sake of the mission. The conversation also explores the balance between personal formation and mission, the role of small faith groups in discipleship, and the need for accountability and vulnerability in discipleship relationships. Fr. Martin offers practical tips for scheduling extended prayer time and sharing inspiration with others.

Takeaways

• Making disciples should be the main focus of the Church's mission.
• Administration should serve the mission of the Church, not be an end in itself.
• A personal relationship with Jesus is essential for effective evangelization.
• Prayer is the foundation of discipleship and should be prioritized.
• Small faith groups should be a means of fostering discipleship and mission.
• Discipleship requires investing in others and being willing to inconvenience oneself for the sake of the mission.
• Accountability and vulnerability are important in discipleship relationships.
• Discipleship should lead to mission and the multiplication of disciples.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Prayer

01:06 Focus on Making Disciples

02:58 Reorienting Structures for Mission

03:26 Importance of Personal Relationship with Jesus

04:24 Making Time for the Most Important Things

04:53 The Power of Prayer in Meetings and Cohorts

05:49 The Unity of Administration and Mission

06:47 Building Empathy and Understanding

07:45 The Importance of Prayer in Evangelization

08:42 Modeling What We Teach

09:41 Making Room for the Most Important Things

10:11 Investing in Others for the Sake of the Mission

11:07 The Importance of Prayer in Discipleship

12:03 Moving Beyond Moral Theology to Personal Encounter

13:00 Listening and Responding to Others

13:57 Avoiding Tribalism and Fostering Genuine Zeal for Souls

14:49 Recognizing Holiness in Different Forms

15:48 Small Faith Groups and Missionary Discipleship

18:36 Being Willing to Inconvenience Yourself for Others

19:29 Investing in Others for Their Sake

20:23 Becoming Reservoirs of Grace

21:48 Being Channels and Reservoirs of Grace

22:46 Empowering Small Groups to Start New Groups

24:36 Being Willing to Alter Your Schedule for Others

25:32 Sharing Inspiration and Holding Each Other Accountable

26:28 Inviting Others to Follow Jesus

27:26 Making Room for Personal Discipleship

28:21 Being Intentional and Accountable in Discipleship

30:39 Continuing to Learn and Grow in Discipleship

32:09 Practical Tips: Extended Prayer Time and Sharing Inspiration

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Music: Wildfire by Mary Kate Westrich. Used with permission.

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