The Dare to Multiply Podcast

Explore a modern example of a movement's journey from persecution to growth, driven by prayer, fasting, and intercession. Learn how this couple embraced failing forward, used Discovery Bible Study (DBS) and Training for Trainers (T4T), and prioritized loving accountability and praying boldly for the sick. With a strong WHY and no plan B, they declared, "Give me a DMM or I die," constantly learning...

Jesus introduced the MAWL principle. What does MAWL stand for, and why is it crucial? 🤔 In this episode, Cynthia explains the Model, Assist, Watch, and Leave approach to disciple-making and its significance in transitioning from addition to multiplication. Discover the challenges we face in implementing all four steps and learn practical strategies to overcome them.

In this episode, Cynthia shares her personal journey with coaching and the significant impact it has had in transitioning from addition to multiplication of disciples. Discover valuable tips on how to find the right coach or mentor to guide you on your disciple-making journey.

Join Cynthia as she interviews Dave Coles, co-author of Living Fire, a book that chronicles Aychi B.R.'s inspiring mission to share the love of Jesus in some of the world's most challenging environments. Discover Aychi's unwavering call, strategic approach, and the remarkable ways God is using him to multiply disciples. This episode offers profound insights into the heart and dedication of movemen...

In today's podcast, Cynthia opens up about her personal journey, sharing both the beautiful and painful moments that have shaped her. She reflects on why we must persevere in making and multiplying disciples, especially among those who have yet to hear the message. ✨ Highlights: - Personal ups and downs - Moments of beauty and pain - The importance of disciple-making 🚀 Exciting News: Cynthia ann...

Ever had someone express interest in Jesus only to later drop off the radar? Or a group that started strong but eventually fell apart? Feeling discouraged about starting again? You're not alone. These challenges are part of the disciple-making journey. But remember, starting over is not a failure—it can be a huge win! In today's podcast, Cynthia shares valuable insights on what to do when you have...

In this episode, Cynthia sits down with Sara Dangerfield to discuss the concept of "spiritual hoarding"—the tendency to keep the benefits of salvation to oneself. Sara and her husband have made it their mission to transform their church culture, encouraging members to share the Gospel more openly. Tune in to hear about their journey, the challenges they faced, and the impactful changes they've ach...

Train, train, train! Get everyone willing to listen and learn how to make disciples and start disciplemaking groups. But what you do after training is crucial. In this episode, Cynthia emphasizes the importance of not only training as many people as possible but also following up and filtering for those who are actively implementing. Jesus called them obedient disciples.  These are the individuals...

Is it really worth it to keep praying when God doesn't seem to answer? What is the role of fasting, and why should we do it? In this week's episode, Cynthia dives deep into these key questions, providing important answers to the honest struggles many face. You'll also gain practical tips on how to start fasting and understand its value as a spiritual discipline for those looking to multiply discip...

Unreached people groups (UPG) lists have been around for a long time.  The global church has made steady progress in seeing these UPGs reached and many have now come off those lists as they are now not only reached, but are reaching others and sending workers into the harvest.  Yet many hidden groups remain, sometimes more than we realize, groups that nobody is working among or focusing on.  How d...

If you pursue a Kingdom life of making disciples, you will face times of spiritual attack.  Some will seem unusually intense.  How do we respond to these times?  What actions can we take to stand our ground against the enemy?  In this episode, Cynthia shares stories from her life and many scriptures to help us know how to respond and come to a place of victory and peace. Episode 105.

The Age of Enlightenment has led to a high value being placed on knowledge particularly in Western society.  This is part of why in the West, discipleship has been focused on imparting information more than on transformation.  Today on the podcast Cynthia talks about the importance of a shift from knowledge to action as we make disciples of Jesus. Episode 104.

Is it possible to transition an attractional model church to a movemental model of church? Simon and Ceri Harris have been experimenting with this and seen some wonderful fruit.  On today's episode we will hear their story of both personal and community transformation and they learned to become a family on mission who look both Up, In and Out. Episode 103.

There are times in disciple-making when you need to go deep and times you need to go wide. When do you do which one? What does that look like practically?  Today on the podcast, Cynthia talks about the importance of each of these and unpacks this question for us. Episode 102.

Jesus preached to crowds.  In disciple-multiplication we emphasize the importance of small groups.  When can big meetings help?  When do they have the potential to harm?  Cynthia explores this topic and question on today’s episode, looking at both Scripture and modern examples. Episode 101.

Today we celebrate our one hundredth episode together with a number of guests who have been interviewed on the show over this past year.  You will enjoy hearing from them and the insight they have into multiplying disciples. join us.

Not only do we desire to launch new disciple-making movements, but those who dare to multiply work to see an expression of movemental Christianity in their unique contexts. Today on the podcast we have Rich Robinson, co-founder of the Movement Leaders Collective, and author of the book All Change.  He and Cynthia discuss how to bring about change in an organization, church, business, or community...

In this week’s episode, Cynthia answers a question related to focus.  If someone's working in a new area where there are very few Christians should they focus their attention on finding a Person of Peace among the lost, or training the existing Christian to reach their own people?  Listen in to Biblical and experiential insights on this important question. Sign up today to join us for the 100th ep...

In today's episode, Cynthia talks about how to first connect and build a bridge through asking questions and seeing people, before talking about Jesus, or Christianity, or church.  If you've struggled to be effective in evangelism, this episode will help! 

On this episode Cynthia talks with Steven and Jenn, disciple multipliers working in Thailand about how to build and multiply a team, find local partners, and about the importance of abiding in Jesus. Learn more at their website: missionsleaders.com

What do you do when things start growing and the pastoral and physical needs of the people you are discipling begin to take a ton of your time? When are boundaries necessary? On this episode, Cynthia talks about the importance of establishing boundaries and how to define who has access to you and who does not.

Ever feel like your task list is a mile long? Or like His yoke is anything but easy? On the podcast today Cynthia shares about how to do a Start/Stop exercise and allow God to prune away the things that aren't leading to fruit.

Did you know that 90% of new movements are started by other existing movements? These families of movements continue to emerge and grow around the world.  What exactly is a family of movements? Cynthia speaks with Stan Parks of 24:14 about this strategic aspect of movement expansion on this episode.   Find out more about 24:14 at 24:14now.net. 

Is it right to set goals for spiritual things like multiplying disciples? How do you set goals in appropriate ways? On this week's episode Cynthia shares some steps and tips on how to begin the year with hope, purpose and a sense of God's leading. 

Happy New Year!  In this end of year episode, Cynthia shares key lessons she's learned about disciple multiplication, new things she's explored, and key insights gained in the past year.