The KC Underground Podcast

Feb 04 2025 251 ep. 36 mins 40
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The KC Underground Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by different leaders of the KC Underground. The primary focus is intended to offer greater language, tools and equipping around disciple-making principles for missionaries and microchurch leaders.

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Think Discovery-Based Learning vs Lecture-Based Teaching

Feb 04 2025 30 mins  
In this episode, Cory and Brian explore the paradigm shift of embracing discovery-based learning in the context of disciple-making instead of the traditional lecture-based teaching of the Western Church. Jesus is of course the model for this, but our own experiences in disciple-making are a testament to the necessity of this way of thinking. We will also explore the challenges and

Think Obedience-Based Disciple-Making: 9 Shifts for a Disciple-Making Culture

Jan 28 2025 31 mins  
In this episode, Brian and Cory explore the paradigm shift of thinking about obedience over knowledge in disciple-making. It’s not that we want to ignore knowledge. We just want to emphasize that transformation does not come from knowledge alone. True maturity in Jesus involves not only knowing about Jesus, but doing as Jesus did. We’ve rooted so much of our disciple-making in

Think Disciple-Making Within Existing Networks: 9 Shifts for a Disciple-Making Culture

Jan 21 2025 30 mins  
In this episode, Cory and Brian explore the concept of planting the gospel within existing networks of relationships rather than extracting individuals to “bring them to church.” Jesus gives us the model for this way of making disciples and the rest of the New Testament follows his pattern. We share a few practical strategies for engaging in disciple-making in this way and talk

KC Underground Hubs: Serve

Jan 14 2025 43 mins  
In this episode Brian and Cory intervew two of the directors of the Serve Hub, Sara Jackaway and Morgan Greer. This is the second interview featuring one of the ten Hubs that currently make up the Kansas City Underground. Sara and Morgan discuss their roles in disciple-making and community-building in Kansas City. They share personal stories, their transition from a predominant mod

KC Underground Hubs: Rock Island

Jan 07 2025 31 mins  
In this episode, Brian interviews Alex Sons, one of the leaders of the Rock Island Hub. We’ve done a lot of work around telling individual stories, but we want to include some more storytelling around the equipping teams that support every day disciple-makers in Kansas City. You’ll hear a bit of Alex’s personal journey in ministry, but you’ll also hear the unique mission of

Think Extraordinary Prayer - 9 Shifts for a Disciple-making Culture

Dec 31 2024 34 mins  
In this episode, Brian and Cory explore the significance of shift number one in moving toward a disciple-making culture: extraordinary prayer. We discuss the importance of frequency, focus, and fervor in prayer and how these elements can transform ordinary prayer into extraordinary experiences. We talk about a few of the tools that have helped us and consider some of the barriers t

Insights from East Africa

Dec 24 2024 26 mins  
In this episode, Cory, Cayden, Sam, and Hannah, focus on the disciple-making movements they observed on a recent trip to East Africa. They each share key takeaways, including the importance of going low and slow in ministry, the concept of radical generosity, and how these lessons can be applied in Kansas City. The conversation emphasizes the power of ordinary people in making disc

What Comes Next: Continuing On After the Missionary Pathway

Dec 17 2024 30 mins  
In this episode, Cory and Brian walk through next steps after the Missionary Pathway. We primarily focus on the building teams, but we also mention the importance of reproducing the Pathway with other leaders, joining a network, and engaging ongoing coaching. We also share some real-life stories of what we've seen as leaders take these steps. Ready to facilitate a huddle? Head to m

What Does A Microchurch Look Like

Dec 10 2024 23 mins  
In this conversation, Brian and Cory talk about microchurches, emphasizing their identity as spiritual families rather than programs or buildings. We want to offer some answers around the question, "What does a microchurch look like?" and "What are their rhythms?" So we'll get into the conversation of our ecclesial minimums of worship, community, and mission. And we'll give you an

Discovery Bible Study and dbsgroups.com

Dec 03 2024 26 mins  
In this conversation, Brian and Cory explore the tool of Discovery Bible Studies and talk about the significance of DBS in disciple-making movements. We cannot overemphasize the simplicity and reproducibility of this tool as we think about movement. We also highlight dbsgroups.com as a valuable tool for facilitating DBS. This site is easy to access and can be used to facilitate dis