Conversations as you Go

In this episode, we catch up with Steve Addison , a key voice in the global disciple-making movement (DMM) space. Steve shares compelling stories from his recent travels across movement hotspots—from Lebanon to Laos, Indonesia, and beyond.  Stories from movements around the world: • Lebanon: The Story of Mohammed A violent man transformed by Jesus after a dream and a divine encounter with a faithf...

In this second episode of our  Discovery by Practitioners  series, we hear from disciple-makers across  West Africa , particularly from  French-speaking contexts , as they share how the  Discovery Bible Study (DBS)  is catalysing movements of disciple-making. These leaders open up about the  practical realities  of applying DBS across cultures, languages, and contexts—always pointing bac...

In this first of two special episodes, we hear from disciple-makers in  India  and  Africa  who are using the   Discovery Bible Study (DBS)  to spark movements of obedience-based discipleship in their regions. 🇮🇳 From India: Multiplication Through Simplicity We begin with a passionate brother from India who shares why  sticking to the DBS questions from Day 1  is absolutely vital. He rem...

In this episode, we hear from Graham Wilson , one of our “fathers in the Lord” within Praxeis. As long-time pastoral leader, Graham carries the heart and DNA of movement. As a trusted voice of wisdom and accountability, he also serves on the Praxeis Board and is part of a wider group of elders in our midst. “Don’t get anxious” At the conclusion of our Launch 25 gathering, Graham...

In this episode, Dave once again shares at our Launch 25 gathering, this time focusing on the ‘soil’ from which God births movements—the importance of movement values and our personal calling from God.  Vision – where movements always start To begin, reflecting on movements seen in hard-to-reach areas, Dave invites an 81-year-old seasoned movement leader (unnamed for security reasons) t...

As we continue our Launch 25 series, this episode highlights four inspiring electives from four passionate disciple-makers. We begin with Brian, who reflects on two of Jesus’ parables and what they mean for us as disciple-makers. Hannah then shares how she has seen prayer multiply in her journey with Afghans. Next, Sally introduces a creative way to engage people through Discovery Dinners. Finally...

In this episode, we hear from Klaus Lehtimaki and Peter Nicholes at our Launch 25 gathering, where they share insights on the vital DMM (Disciple-Making Movement) principles, referred to as “Raising The Seven Sails.” These principles are based on the teachings of movement leader and author, Chris Galanos. (If you missed it, check out our previous podcast series with Chris: Megachurch to Multiplica...

We continue our series from the Launch 25 gathering. This episode we hear from DMM practitioner, Jim Britts again on the four habits of a disciple-maker. This is a condensed version of four 5 minute talks by Jim that he made for us at Launch. Jim’s 4 habits are in line with our values of Pray, Go, Disciple and Multiply.  As you listen, you might want to pause after each habit and look at how you c...

In this episode, we kick off a series featuring talks from our Launch 25 gathering in Melbourne. We begin with Dave Lawton, sharing how God led him and Colleen from observing movements in India to being called to see the same happen in the Western world. Be inspired as we pray together: God—do it here! Observing Movements in India Dave recounts how he and Colleen witnessed movements sparking in In...

In this episode, we hear from ‘Steve,’ a DMM social media catalyst and practitioner who shared at the 2024 Nairobi Conference. Steve gives us insight into how social media can be used to find people of peace and transition from online engagement to real-life disciple-making. Steve’s journey highlights both the potential and limitations of digital disciple-making. He emphasises the importance of on...

In this episode, our friend and movement author Steve Addison shares powerful stories from his global travels as he researches how God is at work. One of the most remarkable movements he has encountered is happening inside maximum security prisons in Houston, Texas, where disciple-making is transforming ‘death row’ into ‘life row.’ God’s Glory on ‘Death Row’ In six of the fourteen prison sections,...

In this episode, Dave Coles joins us to share insights from his new book, ‘Living Fire’. This book tells the powerful story of Aychi and how God is sparking movements in some of the hardest places on earth. You will be inspired as you listen that God is at work in extraordinary ways. Are we willing to be part of it? ‘Living Fire: Advancing God’s Kingdom in Challenging P...

Dave speaks with Aila Tasse, author of Cabbages in the Desert , at the Nairobi DMM leaders gathering. Aila shares practical steps for catalysing movements in even the most challenging contexts. Key Highlights: • Movements are thriving globally through ordinary people living with simple faith and obedience. • In the West, Christianity is often intellectualized and individualistic, hindering relatio...

Dave chats with Roy Moran from New Generations in a cafe in Nairobi about the growing global impact of DMM. • Global Growth: DMM is thriving in hundreds of places, proving it can happen anywhere. • A Gospel of Life: Moving beyond forgiveness to a Gospel that generates life, helping people flourish and follow Jesus with allegiance and transformation. • Adapting Locally: Western contexts need patien...

In this episode, Dave speaks with Patrick, a leader overseeing over 90 churches across 16 districts in Sierra Leone, who shares insights on developing a strategy for abundant prayer . Patrick, a disciple of Shodankeh ( featured in Engage Africa videos ), highlights how prayer fuels discipleship and movement growth. Building a Culture of Abundant Prayer Patrick outlines practical steps for creating...

Dave is still in Kenya, continuing with a third discussion in this series with movement leaders gathering in Nairobi. This episode Dave speaks with Pyry Winter, a Finnish movement leader about his vision for DMM and the importance of reaching and forming community amongst affinity groups in our urban Western contexts. His insights from Europe resonate with challenges many of us face in places like...

In this episode, Dave connects with Rich Robinson, leader of the Movement Leaders Collective , during his time in Nairobi, Kenya. Rich brings profound insights into pioneering leadership in Western contexts, emphasizing biblical faithfulness and cultural adaptability. His reflections inspire movement leaders to take risks and embrace new paradigms for making disciples in a rapidly changing world....

We reconnect with Jim Britts, author of 21 Days to Becoming a Disciple Maker , whilst both he and Dave gather in Africa with other DMM leaders. In this episode, we get an update from Jim from the States of some of the highlights happening around him with both his own community and collaborating with others. Highlights such as doing a ‘push week’. Push Week A push week is when people co...

Today we have the privilege of hearing from Tom and Sophie Butler who have intentionally placed themselves in the multicultural suburb of Auburn in West Sydney. They have an awesome vision of seeing multiplying hubs established all across the city. Be blessed as you hear their heart and stories of how God has called them into DMM and how lost people around them in Sydney are being impacted by Jesu...

In this podcast, we jump into a word of encouragement that Dave gave to the Thailand ’24 gathering with some of our international leaders. As a group, we’d just done a Discovery Bible Study (DBS) from the story of Jesus crossing the lake with his disciples, encountering and stilling a great storm and then encountering another storm of spiritual warfare when confronting the demoniac upon arrival in...

We continue listening to part 2 of Rey’s case study from the Hong Kong team sharing at our Thailand 24 gathering. In this second episode Rey shares with us exciting stories of how multiplication is happening from Hong Kong back into his home country, all across the Philippines.  How to be a disciple maker Find a Person of Peace (Luke 10). Bring these people into a DOBS (Discovery Obedience Bible S...

We continue our Thailand 24 gathering series as we listen to case studies from around the world. In this episode, we listen to Rey from the Hong Kong team. In this first of two episodes, you’ll hear how God prepares a person. This includes the tests that happen in the life of a leader as they seek to embrace God’s vision for movements.  The test of ‘no evidence’ We hear how God called Rey and his...

In this episode, you will hear a particular case study coming out of South Asia as one of the movement leaders to shares with us.  Bible based The podcast begins by encouraging us to keep things simple. Just share the Word and allow the Holy Spirit to help us apply the Bible in our lives. If we keep things simple, multiplication of disciples, leaders and churches can happen.  Authority releasing L...

We continue our Thailand gathering series and hear part one of a two part case study of what God is doing in South Asia. The leader shares part of his journey into DMM and his current context which now sees over 2000 churches planted down to over 10 generations deep. Simon’s journey into DMM We hear how the vision of ‘ordinary’ people leading from the beginning captured his heart as he stepp...

This is our first episode of a new series from our Thailand 24 gathering. This gathering saw fruitful movement leaders come together from 15 nations. This introduction from Dave is a call to collaborate with others as we build team. Dave draws us into a reflection on the resurrection of Christ and his triumphant procession. He hear how Jesus gave the gifts of people as an establishment of his move...