The KC Underground Podcast

In this episode, Cory and Brian walk through a tool that we use regularly in the Missionary Pathway Huddle that we call  The Matthew 28 Exercise . This tool helps us explore the four commands that Jesus gave within the Great Commission and is a fast way to help people consider what we've been called to do as followers of Jesus versus what our church paradigms in which we've existed have do...

In this episode, Brian and Cory explore observation number fourteen from TwoFourEight's research on the top 15 observations from urban disciple-making movements. This observation emphasizes the importance of creating ongoing team learning environments with application and reflection in disciple-making movements. We reflect on our own experiences and challenges in implementing this practice and...

In this episode, Brian and Cory explore observation number thirteen from TwoFourEight's research on the top 15 observations from urban disciple-making movements. This observation makes that point that we should not look for the silver bullet in disciple-making or focus too much on repeating programs. We should look for the underlying biblical principles and then build adaptive practices. We wo...

In this episode, Cory interviews Cayden Sommer and Sam Leichty, leaders with Awaken. Awaken is an emerging initiative with the KC Underground geared toward mobilizing young adults to live on mission and make disciples. Cayden and Sam share stories of how Jesus is currently working through them in their contexts and what they are hoping for this next season. You can feel hear their passion as they...

In this episode, Brian interviews a local KC Underground Hub director, Morgan Greer. Morgan and his family helped plant Serve Community Church in 2017, but their leadership team journeyed through a paradigm shift in 2021 to pursue becoming a decentralized network of disciple-makers and microchurches that joined the KC Underground. Morgan shares how he integrates disciple making into his everyday l...

In this episode Brian interviews Nick Herringshaw, a network leader in the Twin Cities area to talk about the ideas around Leading By Example Into the Harvest. Nick has been in Frogtown for the last ten years. In the shadow of the capitol, Frogtown is a mix of politicians and houseless people, and everything in between. Nick shares how Jesus called him to this area and the journey he's been on...

In this conversation, Brian and Cory discuss the importance of leading by example into the harvest and staying engaged with the lost and broken. We emphasize the need for both ordinary believers and network leaders to actively pursue relationships with non-believers and avoid becoming too inward-focused. We also highlight the importance of staying fresh, sharp, and radical by continually engaging...

In this episode Brian, Cory, and Darryl Answer discuss the importance of coaching ordinary people within the context of New Community, a Hub within the Kansas City Underground. Darryl shares his background and the various roles he plays, including being a coach and a hub director. We talk about the challenges of coaching, such as finding time to connect and overcoming the mindset of waiting for pe...

The conversation with Wendy McWherter delves into the world of coaching and disciple-making, exploring the overlap between coaching and adult learning models. Wendy shares the nine competencies of coaching and the five questions that form the backbone of a coaching conversation. The discussion emphasizes the importance of a coaching mindset and the theological foundation of coaching, drawing paral...

In this episode Cory and Brian interview Zachary Harrod. Zachary shares his journey of faith and life in Prague, discussing his involvement in American football, coaching, and church planting. The conversation delves into the challenges of discipleship in a post-Christian context and the importance of vulnerability in building relationships and sharing faith. The missionary pathway and the concept...

In this episode, Cory and Brian interview Brian Phipps, director of Disciples Made and a board member of the KC Underground. Brian Phipps discusses the importance of coaching disciple-making leaders to pursue their God-given goals. He shares his own journey of shifting from a traditional model of ministry to a focus on disciple multiplication. Phipps emphasizes the need for ongoing coaching and ac...

In this episode, Brian and Cory interview Sara Jackaway, a director of the Serve Hub with KC Underground. We discuss the importance of ongoing coaching in urban disciple-making movements. Sara shares her background in counseling and church planting, highlighting the significance of caring for the whole family unit and helping individuals become fully alive in Jesus. We explore the role of coaching...

In this conversation, Brian and Cory discuss the importance of coaching in disciple-making. We highlight the distinction between instructive coaching and disciple-making coaching, which focuses on asking open-ended questions and facilitating learning and reflection. We emphasize the value of ongoing coaching in sustaining and supporting disciple-makers, as well as the need for startup coaching to...

Cory and Brian continue the conversation around creating lightweight, agile structures for ordinary people exploring multiplication. Our conversation revolves around the topic of multiplication in the context of microchurches. The main areas we explore today are launching new leaders, starting new discovery groups, and launching new microchurches. We emphasize the need for flexibility and creativi...

In this episode, Brian and Rob discuss the concept of building light agile structures within organizations and microchurches. We explore the importance of flexible grammar and the need for organizations to be willing to restructure in response to emergent practices. We introduce the concept of the Lightload Leader Starfish, which emphasizes the importance of organic systems and circle cells in bui...

In this conversation, Brian and Cory discuss observation number 10 from twofoureight.org. In this episode we talk about building simple and agile structures and tools in urban disciple making movements. We explore the idea of creating light, flexible organizational structures and teams that reflect together, innovate, and apply emergent practices. We emphasize the importance of adaptability and th...

Cory and Brian hang with Gui Fadlalla and discuss the importance of finding the few who can reach the many in disciple-making. They share personal stories and experiences, highlighting the need for depth and soul care in the process. Gui talks about his work in using soccer as a tool for ministry and equipping coaches to be disciple-makers. The conversation emphasizes the shift from a fast-paced a...

Haley Miller and Cory Ozbun discuss the work of Zero Hour, the student arm of Kansas City Underground, in equipping high school students to live as disciple-makers in their schools. They emphasize the importance of focusing on the few to reach the many and the need for students to have a team and mentor to support them in their mission. They also highlight the unique challenges and opportunities o...

Cory and Brian introduce the topic of focusing on the few to reach the many in the context of urban movements and everyday life. It emphasizes the importance of thinking strategically in urban contexts due to their complexity and the need to find the few who can replicate and reach others. The conversation also highlights the role of catalyzers and disciple-makers in the process, and the need to b...

Summary This conversation explores the topic of urban disciple-making movements and how to mobilize the local church. The guest, Pete Kirwan, shares his role at New City, a church in Kansas City, and how they have adapted traditional church models to focus on decentralized, full-week adaptable gathering place disciple-making structures. The conversation highlights the vision of New City for gospel...

In this conversation, Roy Moran discusses the topic of mobilizing the existing church to make disciples. He is described as a disruptor who helps people think differently and disrupts their practices. The concept of hybrid church is introduced, which involves inviting friends to discover the Bible together and create biblically flourishing communities. Moran emphasizes the importance of understand...

In this episode, Brian and Cory interview Marko Pretorius. Marko is on staff at a predominant model church in South Africa, but has been given the freedom to explore disciple-making principles within that structure that would lead to movement. He brings up some important points that lead pastors within the predominant system might consider as they seek to empower all of God's people into their...

In this episode, Brian and Cory interview Suz Ozbun. Suz is a local family doctor and perhaps more importantly, puts up with Cory. Suz shares her own journey and how she is currently putting into practice disciple-making principles in her context.  "I wasn't the professional or the pastor, but I see my role as a missionary now."

Summary This conversation explores the topic of mobilizing the existing church for disciple-making. We delve into the observation that urban churches must refocus on disciple-making and engaging the lost. The conversation explores the definition of disciple-making and the need for paradigm shifts in existing church structures. We emphasize the importance of partnerships with existing churches and...

Tyler Dipprey shares his journey of transitioning from a mega church to a decentralized network of house churches focused on disciple making movements. He emphasizes the importance of inside leadership and the difference between conversion and disciple making. Tyler also discusses the challenges and rewards of long-term disciple making and the quality of disciples that emerge from this approach. I...