Discipleship Leaders Podcast

In this episode of the Discipleship Leaders Podcast, Jay, Amy, and guest Carrie Carter discuss how small group leaders can lovingly shepherd “difficult” people within their groups while maintaining a healthy, Christ-centered environment. They explore common challenges leaders face, the deeper reasons behind difficult behaviors, and practical ways to lead with grace, truth, and wisdom so that every...

In this episode of the Discipleship Leaders Podcast, Jay, Amy and guest Carrie Carter discuss how small group leaders can lovingly shepherd "difficult" people within their groups while maintaining a healthy, Christ-centered environment. They explore common challenges leaders face, the deeper reasons behind difficult behaviors, and practical ways to lead with grace, truth, and wisdom so that every...

As the ministry year wraps up, this episode of the Discipleship Leaders Podcast looks ahead to summer with a vision for staying spiritually engaged through Short-Term D-Groups. Jay and Amy are joined by Men’s Pastor Jason Elam to talk about how leaders can intentionally build a culture of prayer within their groups.

As the group year winds down, it’s easy for leaders to lose momentum and run on empty. In this episode, we’re joined by Care Pastor, Stephen Brannon, to talk about how leaders can care for their own hearts in order to lead well for the long haul. We cover practical rhythms like staying spiritually filled, prayer, time in God’s Word, sharing leadership, and knowing when to rest. Healthy leaders lea...

Discipleship Leaders Podcast Episode 31: How to Have Fun as a Group Jay & Amy with Guest: Jake Briggs After several weighty conversations on discipleship and longevity in ministry, we’re lightening things up this month by talking about something essential—but often overlooked—in group life: having fun together. Joined by Jake Briggs, Discipleship Pastor at Fellowship’s West Little Rock campus, we...

Episode 23 – Recognizing and Avoiding Burnout as a Leader (Part 2) Hosts: Jay and Matt Discipleship Leaders Podcast – Fellowship Bible Church In Part 2 of this important conversation, Jay and Matt pick up where they left off in Episode 22—moving from recognizing burnout to recovering from it and building healthy rhythms for long-term leadership. If burnout is the warning light on the dashboard, th...

Episode 22 – Recognizing and Avoiding Burnout as a Leader (Part 1) Hosts: Jay and Matt Middlecamp Discipleship Leaders Podcast – Fellowship Bible Church In Part 1 of this two-part series, Jay and Matt explore the signs and causes of burnout in spiritual leadership—especially relevant as we wrap up a busy school year and enter the summer season. Many D-Group and Bible study leaders are feeling a un...

🎙️ Discipleship Leaders Podcast – Episode 21 Title: How to Develop Deeper Relationships Within Your D-Group or Bible Study Guest: Jason Elam, Men’s Pastor at Fellowship Bible Church Description: In this episode, Jay and Amy welcome Jason Elam to explore how leaders can cultivate deeper, more meaningful relationships within their D-Groups and Bible studies. Discover why relational depth matters and...

Discipleship Leaders Podcast | Episode 20 Healthy Rhythms for Your D-Group and Bible Study In this episode, Jay and Amy discuss how to establish healthy rhythms for your small group or Bible study. They cover: ✅ Meeting Rhythms – Weekly, bi-weekly, or 3-on/1-off? Pros and cons of each and how to choose what works best for your group. ✅ Special Occasions – Kickoffs, wrap-ups, retreats, and fun ev...

Episode 19: Part 2 with Tad Pruitt – The Power of God’s Glory In Part 2 of our conversation with Tad Pruitt, we shift our focus from grace to glory—the ultimate purpose of our faith and the destiny of every believer. As D Group and Small Group Leaders, we are called to help our people behold, seek, and reflect the glory of God in their lives. Key Themes: 1. What Is God’s Glory? • Theological Defin...

In this episode of the Discipleship Leaders Podcast, elder Tad Pruitt speaks at our West Little Rock Campus during the January D-Group Leader Training (Part 1 of 2) on the topic of Grace and Glory. Podcast Show Notes: Grace & Glory for D Group Leaders Episode 18: Part 1 with Tad Pruitt In this episode, Tad Pruitt draws from over three decades of experience in discipleship to inspire Fellowship D-G...

Show Notes: Episode 17 – How to Handle Childcare for Your D-Groups and Bible Studies Guest: Tracy and Renee Smith Welcome In this episode, Jay and Amy discuss practical ways to handle childcare for your D-Group or Bible study. Whether you’re just starting out or have been leading for a while, figuring out childcare can be one of the biggest challenges for group leaders. Guests Tracy and Renee Smit...

In Episode 16 of the Discipleship Leaders Podcast, host Jay McGuirk talks with D-Group Pastor Matt Middlecamp and elder Matt Gross about how church elders support D-Group and Bible Study leaders at Fellowship Bible Church. They highlight the structure of the elder teams, which include Mission and Outcome, Teaching and Doctrine, Leadership and Development, and Shepherding and Prayer. The discussion...

Episode 15: Balancing Relationships, Growing Spiritually, and Living on Mission In this episode, Jay and Amy explore how small group leaders can maintain balance by focusing on three key areas: building strong relationships, fostering spiritual growth, and living on mission. They emphasize the importance of creating space for personal connection, using tools like the “What’s Your Story?” sheet, an...

Leader Launch 2024 Keynote In this inspiring talk for Leader Launch 2024, Jay McGuirk emphasizes the theme "Live By Faith" for D-Group and Bible Study leaders. He explores the connection between righteousness and living by faith, encouraging leaders to foster an environment where their group members can grow in righteousness. McGuirk stresses that what we do flows from who we are, and living by fa...

Episode 14 of the Discipleship Leaders Podcast, featuring guest Cameron Magby, focuses on guiding D-Groups through the book of Romans. As Fellowship Bible Church kicks off its new ministry year with the theme "Live by Faith," the podcast discusses the church-wide initiative to study Romans through sermons and small group discussions. Cameron highlights the importance of this biblical book and intr...

In Episode 12 of the Discipleship Leaders Podcast, hosts Jay and Amy welcome Keith Jones, an elder at Fellowship Bible Church, to discuss the various resources available for Bible Study and D-Group leaders. Keith shares his background and role at the church, providing insight into the motivation behind creating these resources. The conversation highlights a range of theological and Bible study mat...

On this episode, we're tackling a unique and timely topic - navigating political conversations in your small groups and Bible studies during this 2024 election year. We're joined by special guest Ben Parkinson, one of our teaching pastors here at Fellowship Bible Church. On June 2nd, Ben gave a message on this very subject to help prepare all of us for the lead-up to November. We dive into practic...

Discipleship Leaders Podcast for Fellowship Bible Church Episode 8—Effectively Guiding Group Discussion Guest—Jericho Jones   Today we are going to talk about a common issue that I think most small group and Bible study leaders feel, whether they voice it this way or not—how do I lead an effective, purposeful, intentional discussion with my group that helps people grow in their faith? 1. Start by...

Show Notes: Episode 7—Handling Conflict Within Your Group    What are some of the sources of conflict? -Personalities -Different theological beliefs/backgrounds -Different values…parenting, marriage, roles, spending time/money -Gossip -People—hurt, sad, scared, angry  What are some keys to preventing conflict in your group? -Establish expectations within the group -Warn them that conflict is likel...

In this episode, Jay and Amy talk about one of the basic questions behind our discipleship ministry here at Fellowship—Why do we do discipleship in groups?   When we say “Groups”, we’re referring to that in the broadest sense… ·     Our groups include D-Groups, Men’s and Women’s Bible Studies, Wednesday Night at Fellowship ·     We also have informal groups that meet in coffee shops, on back porch...

Episode 5—Caring for Your People Guest: Aronna Sorvillo       Today we are going to talk about a skill that we can ALL grow in when it comes to leading a D-Group or a Bible Study—and that’s Caring Well for our People. With us today is Aronna Sorvillo, Care Pastor at our West Little Rock Campus.   Leaders typically agree to lead a group/Bible study for a couple of reasons ·     They want to make di...

Tyler Vance, the Adult Discipleship Pastor at our Fellowship Bible Church Cabot Campus, joins us to discuss multiplying leaders. Multiplying Leaders is one of the hardest things to do as a leader. Like a family that launches their kids well, healthy groups launch new leaders well. Healthy groups see launching new leaders as a part of our mission Healthy leaders see part of “the win” as a group lea...

Here is Jay McGuirk the main talk from Leader Launch August 2023. In this talk titled "Making Much of God Together," Jay McGuirk, speaking at Leader Launch 2023, emphasizes the importance of making much of God in our lives and in the context of D-Groups and Bible studies. He addresses the common tendency to live with a diminished view of God, leading to various issues such as anxiety, control, add...

Today we spend some time talking with Ben Parkinson about The Meta-Narrative of Scripture, and then how it impacts our small group and Bible study leadership. Questions we discuss include:   1.   Tell us about your D-Group…who is it for, how long have you been together, what role do you play in the group? 2.   What do we mean by the meta-narrative of Scripture, and then what IS that meta-narrative...