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Discipleship & Culture with Brian Daniel

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The Discipleship & Culture Podcast is a weekly show designed to equip leaders to make disciples who are grounded in Scripture, shaped by community, and prepared to engage today’s culture with wisdom and confidence.

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Latest Episodes

How does the culture around us shape the way we worship, think, and follow Jesus?

In this episode, Brian Daniel sits down with Dr. Joe Crider to explore the powerful influence of art, culture, media, and physical spaces on the church and its approac... more

What does it take to plant and grow a healthy church in a rapidly changing culture?

Recorded live at the SBC, Brian Daniel sits down with Will Browning to talk about church planting in California, building a strong discipleship culture, and navigati... more

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What does faithful discipleship look like in a rapidly changing culture?

In this special episode, Brian Daniel introduces the next chapter of the podcast as Group Answers becomes the Discipleship and Culture Podcast.

Culture is shifting, and the qu... more

They're the first generation to never know a world without smartphones, streaming, and AI. Is your ministry ready for Generation Alpha?

Generation Alpha is growing up in a world unlike any previous generation. Their understanding of relationships, i... more

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Dr. Joe Crider
Worship pastor at First Baptist Church, Benbrook; Dean and Professor of Church Music and Worship at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
First Baptist Church, Benbrook; Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Episode: 344. How Culture, Media, and Art Shape Discipleship with Dr. Joe Crider
Will Browning
Pastor at Magnolia Church, Riverside, California; oversees SIN Southern California
Magnolia Church
Episode: 343. Church Planting, Discipleship, and AI with Will Browning
Mark Croston
Director Lifeway Christian Resources
Lifeway Christian Resources
Episode: 340. Why Small Groups Do The Deep Work Of Discipleship with Mark Croston
Vick Green
Replicate Ministries CEO
Replicate Ministries
Episode: 339. Building a Disciple-Making Culture: Vick Green on Church Renewal, Multiplication, and Spiritual Growth
Joe Walker
Interim president of Lifeway Christian Resources
Lifeway Christian Resources
Episode: 338. Joe Walker on Leading Effective Small Groups, Building Community, and Making Disciples
John Paul Basham
Director of Adult Ministries at Lifeway Christian Resources
Lifeway Christian Resources
Episode: 337. The Future of Discipleship: John Paul Basham on Small Groups, AI, and Making Disciples Today
David Pollack
Three-time All-American, College Football Hall of Famer, former broadcaster
Episode: 336. David Pollack on Leadership, Discipline, Faith, and Building Strong Men
Jen Oshman
Author and speaker
Lifeway Women; author of Culture Counterfeits and Very Good; speaker at churches
Episode: 335. Jen Oshman on Discipleship in a Post-Christian Culture, Gospel Community, and Cultural Engagement
Dwayne McCrary
Leader of one of Lifeway's adult publishing teams and experienced group leader/disciple-maker
Lifeway Christian Resources
Episode: 333. Marked by Prayer: Dwayne McCrary on Building a Culture of Prayer in Small Groups

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Brian Daniel
Host and show lead, guiding discussions on discipleship, small groups, and culture; regularly leveraged for show direction and guest coordination.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Great choices in topics for discussion and the best theme music of anything I've ever heard.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    BoonevillePhil
    5 years ago
  • Leaders Need Leaders Too

    Guys, I can’t thank you enough for your podcast. As a new lay leader of our church’s group and Sunday School ministries, I’m finding a wealth of great information by listening to you and your guests. I especially like the openness and vulnerability of your guests as they share personal testimonies of their ministries. Please keep up the great work. A personal request is to include podcasts for the ministry lay leaders (not the small group leaders), on how ministry leaders can invest in and train... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RickBailey
    United States7 years ago
  • Long Introduction

    Episode #127: Just finished your episode on Spiritual Practices. The introduction seemed long to me. You could get into the main content sooner. Other than that your podcast was great.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BikesBrookie
    United States7 years ago
  • Enneagram Episodes

    Loved the enneagram episodes! I am listening for the second time now that I know my number. Thanks for my new obsession!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RobertMcclure33
    United States7 years ago
  • Love it!

    Great information for group leaders and church staff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    musicabc
    United States8 years ago

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Guests and topics are described as open, vulnerable, and actions-focused for ministry impact.
Some feedback suggests episodes could be shorter or more tightly edited for quicker taking of notes.
Listeners appreciate practical leadership insights for group leaders and pastors.
The show is viewed as a strong resource for church leaders seeking to grow small groups and discipleship efforts.

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344. How Culture, Media, and Art Shape Discipleship with Dr. Joe Crider
Q: How should leaders think about physical space and environment in shaping discipleship?
Space can enhance or dull engagement; leaders should assess how rooms and surroundings invite sacred dialogue and align with the goals of formation, including deliberate choices about where groups meet and how those spaces communicate intentionality.
344. How Culture, Media, and Art Shape Discipleship with Dr. Joe Crider
Q: What practical steps can a worship pastor take to avoid drifting from formation toward mere experience in a diverse, multi-generational setting?
Focus on truth-driven response rather than emotional pacing; emphasize the Word and the divine dialogue in worship, and design spaces and forms (long-form vs short-form) to support authentic encounter with God and thoughtful application of Scripture.
344. How Culture, Media, and Art Shape Discipleship with Dr. Joe Crider
Q: So for a small group leader with no real background in art history, why should that person care about this kind of conversation at all?
Because shifts in media and art change how people perceive and interact with truth, leaders must understand the medium through which people engage Scripture and community; this awareness helps keep formation, not just entertainment, at the center of groups.
338. Joe Walker on Leading Effective Small Groups, Building Community, and Making Disciples
Q: What advice would you give to new group leaders today?
Learn the people first, prepare thoroughly, and stay focused on scripture rather than personal opinions; engagement follows authentic relationships and a posture of listening.
338. Joe Walker on Leading Effective Small Groups, Building Community, and Making Disciples
Q: What has surprised you most about leading groups over 30 years?
The biggest surprise is how personal introspection and prayer shape teaching more than the act of delivering information, with real-life application and community-building becoming central to group life.

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What is Discipleship & Culture about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A Discipleship & Culture podcast focused on equipping leaders to develop lifelong, biblically grounded disciples within church communities while engaging contemporary culture with wisdom. Episodes routinely explore small-group leadership, disciple-making, and practical church workflows, often featuring Lifeway resources, seasoned pastors, and ministry leaders. Notable tensions and opportunities include shifting from program-driven to relationship-driven disciple-making, leveraging technology and AI as support tools, and balancing theological depth with real-world applicability. The show tends to attract guests who are pastors, authors, and ministry leaders who emphasize practical discipleship, biblical study, and gospel-centered community. ... more

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Recent guests on Discipleship & Culture include:

1. Dr. Joe Crider
2. Will Browning
3. Mark Croston
4. Vick Green
5. Joe Walker
6. John Paul Basham
7. David Pollack
8. Jen Oshman

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