How Our Church is Using AI: Can Technology Be Spirit-Led? | Season 3 Episode 5
Release Date: 04/03/2025
How 1:1 Discipleship Reversed a Decades-Long Decline | Season 3 Episode 27
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What if a classis in long-term decline could reverse the trendāby discipling people one-to-one, raising new preachers, and planting churches again? In this roundtable, Aaron sits down with Pastor Chris (The Source Church), Pastor Felix (South Kendall Community Church), and Pastor Scott to unpack South Floridaās journey from contraction to multiplication: 70+ active 1:1 discipleship relationships, a pipeline of new preachers (including 9 headed to licensure this month), and a vision any church network can adoptādisciple deeply ā develop leaders ā plant churches.
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From Grief to Legacy: When Churches Face the End | Season 3 Episode 26
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In this weekās episode of the DSP, Pastors Scott, Zach (āthe Wise Oneā), and Aaron dive into one of the most difficult but necessary conversations: what happens when a church faces decline and must confront its future. We react to Pastor Paul VanderKlayās candid video about his churchās struggles, and together we unpack: The grief that comes when beloved ministries face endings. How legacy, discipleship, and multiplication matter more than buildings. What it looks like for churches to reimagine, relaunch, or even merge in pursuit of Gospel impact. Along the way, we share...
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A Life Full of Meaning from Proverbs | Season 3 Episode 25
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In this episode of the Disciple Standard Podcast, the guys dive into Proverbs, wisdom, foolishness, and the stages of life. From midlife crises and career thinking to deep theological reflections on Christ as the true wisdom of God, this conversation blends humor, vulnerability, and rich biblical insights. Get tickets to the Mulitply Conference - conference.multiply222.com
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The Whole Gospel: Why Good News Needs the Bad News | Season 3 Episode 24
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When you hear the word gospel, what comes to mind ā music? A churchy phrase? Or the life-changing announcement of Godās rescue plan? In this episode of the Disciple Standard Podcast, we unpack what the whole gospel really is, why it matters for every sermon, and how it transforms lives and churches. From personal stories to Puritan wisdom, we explore sin, salvation, and service in a way thatās clear, practical, and freeing.
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Why We Need to Raise Leadersāand Then Let Them Lead | Season 3 Episode 23
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How do you raise up the next generation of church leadersāand then get out of the way? In this episode, Aaron sits down with Jary Reed and Scott Vander Ploeg to unpack how discipleship really works, why leadership starts young, and how churches can unlock the 90% of leadership potential sitting idle in their pews. They cover everything from the theology of adulthood to why pastors shouldnāt fear being replaced. Itās raw, funny, and full of wisdom from decades of raising leadersāand watching them surpass you. š Subscribe to join the movement of disciples making...
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Budget Cuts, Coaching Gaps, and the Future of Church Plants | Season 3 Episode 22
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Whatās the future of church planting in the CRC? We talk with Marco Ćvila, East Coast Regional Leader for Resonate Global Mission, about raising up church planters, coaching leaders, and navigating the recent funding changes coming in 2026. From the essentials every church plant needs, to the challenges of vision and funding, this conversation digs into the practical steps for multiplying disciples, leaders, and churches in the years ahead.
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The Movement Starts Here: 2,000 Leaders in a Decade | Season 3 Episode 21
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The future is now! In this episode of the Disciple Standard Podcast, we dive deep into raising leaders from within the church, the journey of finding your own preaching voice, and why the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Scott shares why leadership multiplication matters, Saron reflects on his first sermon (Psalm 137), and we talk about insecurities, discipleship, and the Holy Spiritās role in preaching. Plusāan unexpected story about a Q-tip, Psalm 40, and hearing Godās Word clearly.
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Is a New Vision for Church Planting Emerging in the CRC? | Season 3 Episode 20
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In this episode, Scott Vander Ploeg returns from Europe with spiritual clarity and a renewed mission: reverse the Christian Reformed Church's decline through a gospel-centered plan of multiplication. From standing on the Apostleās Step in Greece to delivering a game-changing floor speech at Synod 2025, Scott shares the urgency of the moment and a roadmap for hope. If you're a pastor, church leader, or just passionate about the future of the CRC, this episode is a must-watch! š Resources, speech links, and Paul VanderKlayās video: https://youtu.be/uflCO1yddMY
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Defunding Church Planting? Hereās Why Thatās a Dangerous Move | Season 3 Episode 19
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In this powerful episode of The Disciple Standard Podcast, Pastor Aaron Mamuyac sits down with Pastor Felix to unpack the recent Synod decision to defund church plantingāand what that means for the future of the church. They discuss: Why church planting is a gift that keeps on giving The real danger of defunding church multiplication What we should cut instead to preserve the mission How funding impacts evangelism, discipleship, and growth The temptation to deconstruct systems without gospel vision Why faithfulness to God, not guaranteed results, is our true calling If we...
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The #1 Need Every Church Planter Has Today | Season 3 Episode 18
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Pastor Aaron Mamuyac sits down with Dave Hancock, planter and lead pastor of The Grove Church, for a raw conversation about the highs, lows, and unexpected lessons of starting a gospelācentered church from the ground up. š± In this episode we cover: š¤ Doubt as a pathway to flourishingāwhy wrestling with faith can deepen it. š Idolism: chasing things that never deliver and how to spot them. ā ļø The hardest part of planting The Grove that no one saw coming. š Giving real hope when you feel hopeless (and helping your people do the same). š¬ Vulnerability as a natural...
info_outlineIs AI a tool for good, or a threat to faith? As artificial intelligence becomes more powerful, how should Christians respond? In this episode of The Disciple Standard Podcast, Pastor Aaron, Pastor Zach, and Pastor Scott dive into the controversial topic of AI in the church.
We discuss:
š¤ The power of AI and its potential dangers
š Should pastors use AI to write sermons?
š§ Is AI moral, and can it be Spirit-led?
š What aspects of faith and leadership are irreplaceable by AI?
š The future of AI and how it will shape the church
With technology evolving rapidly, itās crucial to ask: Is AI a tool to advance the Kingdom, or is it something to be cautious of?
š New episodes drop every Thursday on YouTube! Subscribe now!
šø Special thanks to our sponsor, Jake Motisi Photography! If youāre looking for stunning, professional photography, visit jakemotisiphotography.mypixieset.com to check out his work!
Timestamps:
00:00 - 00:38 | Intro
00:38 - 03:34 | Exciting Updates at Sunlight
03:34 - 22:58 | Power of Ai
22:58 - 24:10 | Sponsor
24:10 - 31:49 | Power of Ai
31:49 - 35:23 | Using Ai for bad
35:23 - 43:06 | Future of Ai
43:06 - 51:37 | Ai for sermons
51:37 - 54:26 | Danger of Ai
54:26 - 01:00:05 | Is AI Ethical for Christians?
01:00:05 - 01:05:05 | Can AI Be Led by the Holy Spirit?
01:05:05 - 01:07:11 | What AI Can Never Replace in Ministry
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