Disciples Making Disciples with Dr. John Tolson

Jesus’ last words were to make disciples – and yet there are not many Christians devoted to living out that command. Through these short messages, I want to equip you to HEAR the word of God, THINK about what it says, and then go DO something about it.

Critical Questions: What Does the Holy Spirit Do? Pt. 6 10/03/2024

Critical Questions: What Does the Holy Spirit Do? Pt. 6 Welcome back to the Disciples Making Disciples podcast with Dr. John Tolson! Through season 2, John will take you through some critical questions of our faith that we all need to be looking at and asking ourselves. Make sure you're following along! This is the last week of answering the critical questions of what we need to be asking. We've learned about who Jesus is, why the cross happened, what Jesus offers us, and what the Holy Spirit does for us. In episode 18, John will share about HOW you get that power. /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/29777378

Critical Questions: What Does the Holy Spirit Do? Pt. 5 09/19/2024

Critical Questions: What Does the Holy Spirit Do? Pt. 5 Welcome back to the Disciples Making Disciples podcast with Dr. John Tolson! Through season 2, John will take you through some critical questions of our faith that we all need to be looking at and asking ourselves. Make sure you're following along! Have you ever struggled to pray? Did you know that the Holy Spirit can help you pray? In episode 17, John shares about the next part of the critical question, What Does the Holy Spirit Do? But it's not just that Holy Spirit helps you pray! This episode has two lessons for us. /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/29777363

Critical Questions: What Does the Holy Spirit Do? Pt. 4 09/05/2024

Critical Questions: What Does the Holy Spirit Do? Pt. 4 Welcome back to the Disciples Making Disciples podcast with Dr. John Tolson! Through season 2, John will take you through some critical questions of our faith that we all need to be looking at and asking ourselves. Make sure you're following along! In episode 16, there's even more to learn of what the Holy Spirit does in our lives! This is one that is not talked about as often, so you might be surprised. Don't miss it! /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/29777318

Critical Questions: What Does the Holy Spirit Do? Pt. 3 08/22/2024

Critical Questions: What Does the Holy Spirit Do? Pt. 3 Welcome back to the Disciples Making Disciples podcast with Dr. John Tolson! Through season 2, John will take you through some critical questions of our faith that we all need to be looking at and asking ourselves. Make sure you're following along! In episode 15, the answer to the question of what the Holy Spirit does continues to unfold. Without the Holy Spirit's help in this way, following what God asks of us would be impossible! /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/29777278

Critical Questions: What Does the Holy Spirit Do? Pt. 2 08/08/2024

Critical Questions: What Does the Holy Spirit Do? Pt. 2 Welcome back to the Disciples Making Disciples podcast with Dr. John Tolson! Through season 2, John will take you through some critical questions of our faith that we all need to be looking at and asking ourselves. Make sure you're following along! In episode 14, John will share more about what the Holy Spirit does in our lives. Not only does He help us come to know Christ, but He also.... Check out the episode to find out! /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/29777223

Critical Questions: What Does the Holy Spirit Do? Pt. 1 07/25/2024

Critical Questions: What Does the Holy Spirit Do? Pt. 1 Welcome back to the Disciples Making Disciples podcast with Dr. John Tolson! Through season 2, John will take you through some critical questions of our faith that we all need to be looking at and asking ourselves. Make sure you're following along! In episode 13, we are now into the critical question that stemmed from the past few episodes. We know that Jesus gives us power and it is through the Holy Spirit. But what else does the Holy Spirit do in our lives? /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/29777183

Critical Questions: What Does Accepting Christ Do For Us? Pt. 6 07/11/2024

Critical Questions: What Does Accepting Christ Do For Us? Pt. 6 Welcome back to the Disciples Making Disciples podcast with Dr. John Tolson! Through season 2, John will take you through some critical questions of our faith that we all need to be looking at and asking ourselves. Make sure you're following along! In episode 12, the main thing is to remember that the Christian life is not difficult - it's impossible! How are you trying to go through this life? On your own strength? Or His? /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/29777128

Critical Questions: What Does Accepting Jesus Do For Us? Pt. 5 06/27/2024

Critical Questions: What Does Accepting Jesus Do For Us? Pt. 5 Welcome back to the Disciples Making Disciples podcast with Dr. John Tolson! Through season 2, John will take you through some critical questions of our faith that we all need to be looking at and asking ourselves. Make sure you're following along! In episode 11, John will expand upon what we learned in the last episode about how Jesus gives power! What will it take to ignite men and women in our country in their relationships with Jesus in such a way that through them, it will impact their cities for Jesus? /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/29777093

Critical Questions: What Does Accepting Jesus Do For Us? Pt. 4 06/13/2024

Critical Questions: What Does Accepting Jesus Do For Us? Pt. 4 Welcome back to the Disciples Making Disciples podcast with Dr. John Tolson! Through season 2, John will take you through some critical questions of our faith that we all need to be looking at and asking ourselves. Make sure you're following along! In episode 10, we are continuing to learn about what else Jesus offers us! Did you know that you could attend church your whole life and still not be going to heaven when you die? There's more that God asks of us that the checklist items that a lot of so-called Christians do. What kind of life are you living? /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/29777053

Critical Questions: What Does Accepting Christ Do For Us? Pt. 3 05/30/2024

Critical Questions: What Does Accepting Christ Do For Us? Pt. 3 Welcome back to the Disciples Making Disciples podcast with Dr. John Tolson! Through season 2, John will take you through some critical questions of our faith that we all need to be looking at and asking ourselves. Make sure you're following along! In episode 9, we continue to explore the question of what Jesus gives us when we accept Him into our lives. Jesus came to give what only He could give and what we desperately need. The first two weeks we learned about how He gives pardon and purpose, but what else does He give? /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/29776833

Critical Questions: What Does Accepting Jesus Do For Us? Pt. 2 05/16/2024

Critical Questions: What Does Accepting Jesus Do For Us? Pt. 2 Welcome back to the Disciples Making Disciples podcast with Dr. John Tolson! Through season 2, John will take you through some critical questions of our faith that we all need to be looking at and asking ourselves. Make sure you're following along! In episode 8, John will share about how many of us struggle with finding purpose and meaning in our lives. Many of us feel that way today, but we also see many examples of that within Scripture too! So what are we to do about that? Check out this episode to learn more! /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/29776808

Critical Questions: What Does Accepting Jesus Do For Us? Pt. 1 05/02/2024

Critical Questions: What Does Accepting Jesus Do For Us? Pt. 1 Welcome back to the Disciples Making Disciples podcast with Dr. John Tolson! Through season 2, John will take you through some critical questions of our faith that we all need to be looking at and asking ourselves. Make sure you're following along! In episode 7, moving on to the next critical question, we'll learn about what actually happens when we accepting Jesus. What does it really do for us? What does Jesus do in our lives? /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/29776728

Critical Questions: Why the Crime on the Cross? Pt. 2 04/18/2024

Critical Questions: Why the Crime on the Cross? Pt. 2 Welcome back to the Disciples Making Disciples podcast with Dr. John Tolson! Through season 2, John will take you through some critical questions of our faith that we all need to be looking at and asking ourselves. Make sure you're following along! In episode 6, John will take us back to the Old Testament to show our need for a perfect and holy Savior. If we don't qualify for the expectations set by the Holy God, then Someone has to! /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/29776708

Critical Questions: Why the Crime on the Cross? Pt. 1 04/04/2024

Critical Questions: Why the Crime on the Cross? Pt. 1 Welcome back to the Disciples Making Disciples podcast with Dr. John Tolson! Through season 2, John will take you through some critical questions of our faith that we all need to be looking at and asking ourselves. Make sure you're following along! In episode 5, the new critical question is WHY the crime on the cross? This episode begins with a jarring story of a horrific event that happened in Lincoln, Nebraska. The greatest crime ever to occur within history was the death of Jesus on the cross. Why? Check out this episode to learn more! /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/29776428

Critical Questions: Who is Jesus? Pt. 4 03/21/2024

Critical Questions: Who is Jesus? Pt. 4 Welcome back to the Disciples Making Disciples podcast with Dr. John Tolson! Through season 2, John will take you through some critical questions of our faith that we all need to be looking at and asking ourselves. Make sure you're following along! In episode 4, John will conclude the first critical question. However, it brings up a whole new question! What about Jesus' death? Don't miss this one! /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/29776388

Critical Questions: Who is Jesus? Pt. 3 03/07/2024

Critical Questions: Who is Jesus? Pt. 3 Welcome back to the Disciples Making Disciples podcast with Dr. John Tolson! Through season 2, John will take you through some critical questions of our faith that we all need to be looking at and asking ourselves. Make sure you're following along! In episode 3, continuing to answer the question of who Jesus is, John shows some proof of to authenticate the life of our Lord - including our calendars! /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/29776293

Critical Questions: Who is Jesus? Pt. 2 02/22/2024

Critical Questions: Who is Jesus? Pt. 2 Welcome back to the Disciples Making Disciples podcast with Dr. John Tolson! Through season 2, John will take you through some critical questions of our faith that we all need to be looking at and asking ourselves. Make sure you're following along! In episode 2, Critical Questions: Who Is Jesus? Pt. 2, John continues exploring the answer to this question. You'll learn about how Jesus showed people who He was by His miracles and also by His words. /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/29776203

Critical Questions: Who Is Jesus? Pt. 1 02/08/2024

Critical Questions: Who Is Jesus? Pt. 1 Welcome back to the Disciples Making Disciples podcast with Dr. John Tolson! Through season 2, John will take you through some critical questions of our faith that we all need to be looking at and asking ourselves. Make sure you're following along! In episode 1, Critical Questions: Who Is Jesus? Pt. 1, John begins to explore who Jesus really was. Your answer to this question will determine a lot. In fact, it’s a matter of life and death; of existing or living; of heaven or hell. Do you know who Jesus really is? /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/29757113

Call To Action (Series Finale) 12/22/2022

Call To Action (Series Finale) Don’t just think about what you’ve learned. Now is the time to go DO something about it! /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/24314202

Teaming Up To Make Disciples 12/15/2022

Teaming Up To Make Disciples In this episode, John is joined by his wife Punky to hear more of her story with disciple-making. /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/24314190

Help Change Your City 12/08/2022

Help Change Your City How can you help in this mission to change the world? Here are 3 easy steps to begin changing your city, right where you are! /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/24314178

Disciple-Making: There Is No Plan B 12/01/2022

Disciple-Making: There Is No Plan B It seems like a lot of people think that Matthew 28 was a suggestion from the way they live their lives. But in the original Greek language, “Go therefore and make disciples” is actually an imperative – meaning that it’s a command! Jesus’s number one plan to change the planet was the change the people…. And that takes your help! /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/24314160

Disciple-Making: Review 11/24/2022

Disciple-Making: Review There’s been lots of episodes on disciple-making so far… how much do you remember? Check out this episode for a review of what disciple-making entails! /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/24314139

Disciple-Making: The Potential Impact 11/17/2022

Disciple-Making: The Potential Impact This episode might be full of math and mathematical analogies, but it’s a helpful picture when thinking about disciple-making! Check it out! /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/24314130

Thoughts on The Four Priorities 11/10/2022

Thoughts on The Four Priorities A common danger in our culture is to become respectable, decent, commonplace, and mediocre Christians. The Four Priorities helps you fight against that! This episode includes 6 main thoughts about why The Four Priorities is practical and could make a difference in your everyday life! /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/24314118

Why The Four Priorities Are Crucial 11/03/2022

Why The Four Priorities Are Crucial There are a lot of good books out there to encourage and equip you in your day-to-day life and disciple-making! The Four Priorities is the book that John wrote to help simplify the disciple-making process and help you grow in your faith. In this episode, John shares 9 reasons of why the Four Priorities can help you! /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/24314088

The Process of Disciple-Making 10/27/2022

The Process of Disciple-Making There is more involved in making disciples than just hanging out with somebody. The main map for disciple-making is in the Bible, but going through all 66 books of the Bible with someone would take years! Check out this episode to hear the CliffsNotes verse to summarize it all. /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/24314064

“God Can’t Use Me” 10/20/2022

“God Can’t Use Me” There will always be an excuse you can come up with to justify your reasons for saying no. In this episode, John shares about a story with a friend who felt that God couldn’t use him and what John’s response to him was! /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/24314046

Meeting Format for Disciple-Making 10/13/2022

Meeting Format for Disciple-Making Clarity is kindness, so in this episode, John breaks down exactly what an hour of disciple-making could look like. John provides tips and options for you to choose from on how to format your time together. /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/24314013

Expectations of the Disciple 10/06/2022

Expectations of the Disciple Over the years, John has met with and discipled a lot of people. One of his few regrets is failing to lay out his expectations and ask for a commitment in the beginning. Healthy expectations create healthy disciple-making experiences! /episode/index/show/a91d0d06-b67d-4ee3-9792-a31479d4a51f/id/24313992

Disciples Making Disciples with Dr. John Tolson

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