
Welcome to Red Letter Disciple, a podcast to challenge you and your church to be greater disciples of Jesus so that together we can unleash the greatest and fullest expression of Jesus possible. When we do, when we truly live as disciples of Jesus, the world will never be the same! Your host, Pastor and author Zach Zehnder, will guide you through some incredible conversations with world-class disc... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 149 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & SpiritualitySpirituality | |||

Why are so many young adults searching for deeper faith? In this special session from the Hodos Influencers Gathering, Bryan Wolfmueller explains why Lutheran theology is uniquely equipped to answer the questions this generation is asking. To access ... more
For the first time in LCMS history, the synodical presidential election has advanced to a third ballot. With only 14 votes separating incumbent President Matthew Harrison and challenger Dr. Joel Biermann, Zach Zehnder and Matt Popovits discuss what t... more
For the first time in years, the LCMS presidential election is headed to a second ballot. Tim Ahlman and Zach Zehnder break down the results, discuss the growing support for Dr. Joel Biermann, and explore what these numbers reveal about the future of... more
Most churches want to make disciples. Few have a clear strategy for multiplying them. In this episode, Zach sits down with LCMS pastor, church planter, and Kairos Network founder Matt Peeples to discuss micro-groups, disciple-making, and why simplici... more
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So fun and interesting
Thank you for giving listeners rich content and encouragement to keep following after Jesus this side of eternity!
I’ve really enjoyed the people on the podcast and what I can learn from them. I especially appreciated the latest with the team from Lutherans for Racial Injustice and the links to all the great resources! Looking forward to season 4.
Our church used Zach’s material “Reopening Christianity” after reopening from the pandemic and it was a perfect restart for our life groups. When I saw he started these Podcasts, I couldn’t wait to listen and I was not disappointed. In fact, I am sold! I’ve listened to all the Podcasts and truly enjoy each and every speaker who are sharing their faith journey and everyday life issues. I have it on my calendar every Tuesday. Thanks so much for such useful information to be a better follower of ... more
Zach is the pastor at our church and I love getting to listen to him on here as well! He brings great insights!
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This program features in-depth conversations centered on Lutheran theology, pastoral formation, church leadership, and practical ministry in modern contexts. Episodes frequently tackle how pastors are formed, debated training pathways (residential vs online SMP), and real-world church leadership challenges—from mergers and multi-campus models to integrating new networks and intercultural ministry. A recurring through-line is fostering constructive dialogue, accelerating discipleship, and exploring how technology, collaboration, and lay leadership can shape healthier congregations. A standout thread is the emphasis on actionable outcomes—leadership pipelines, contextual ministry, and mission-focused collaboration—paired with accessible story... more
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