Episodes

On today's show, Abigail and Andrew talk about the big lessons they've been learning from following Jesus so far this year. This episode's listener question is: "What part of discipleship are we responsible for and what part can only God do?" For our Faith & Culture segment they discuss how believers can express faith, hope and love in a world that seems filled with more and more bad news. Subscribe to Abigail's newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hnt1lT Subscribe to Andrew's new Disciple Notes bl...

*** Our apologies for the lower audio/video quality in this episode. But the content is great so we hope you'll listen or watch *** Cecil Bean has over 50 years experience helping people follow in the footsteps of Jesus. On today's show he shares with Andrew why Jesus is our blueprint for life and ministry and how we can develop our focus and devotion towards him. Original Release Date: 6/16/2022 Want to suggest a question for us to cover on the show? 👉 https://www.intotheharvest.org/contact ...

God promises to comfort his people. But he never promises to make us comfortable! In this episode, Abigail and Andrew have a conversation about the adventure of following Jesus and the connection between faith, taking risks, and trusting God. Our listener question is: "Do we over-spiritualize finding God's will?" In Faith & Culture they talk about recent mass shooting tragedies and how we should process and respond as believers. Subscribe to Abigail's newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hnt1lT Sub...

Abigail sits down with Hope Bailey, our newest member of the team at ITH, for a great conversation about motherhood, disciple making, identity in Christ, setting boundaries and social media. --------------------------------------- Subscribe to Andrew's weekly Disciple Notes blog! Original Release Date: 5/19/2022 Want to suggest a question for us to cover on the show? 👉 https://www.intotheharvest.org/contact ******************** Help Us Multiply the Mission Subscribe and give us a 5-star r...

Abigail and Andrew describe how discipleship and accountability change as we get older. They discuss how to continue growing in your faith and how to avoid stagnation as the years pass, and they touch on why older mentors are rare as you enter the second half of life. Our listener question for today's show is: "How does your time spent with God change when you are going through a trial?" In Faith & Culture they talk about "The Great Resignation" and how it will affect the church as large numbe...

Dave Perry has over 40 years experience making disciples. On today's show Andrew has a conversation with him about how he came to faith, what he's learned over the years about making disciples, and what keeps him motivated to finish strong as a follower of Jesus. --------------------------------------- Subscribe to Andrew's weekly Disciple Notes blog! Original Release Date: 4/21/2022 Want to suggest a question for us to cover on the show? 👉 https://www.intotheharvest.org/contact ***********...

Abigail and Andrew describe traits you should look for in someone you want to learn from and be discipled by. Our listener question for today's show is: "Is it possible to labor in vain? And if so, how do you avoid it?" For our Faith & Culture segment we discuss Will Smith and the slap heard round the world. Subscribe to Andrew's new Disciple Notes blog: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ Chapters (0:00) Intro (3:32) Listener Q: Is it possible to labor in vain? (13:59) Main Topic: Traits...

On today's show Abigail sits down with her friend Tina Wood to discuss the incredible events that led to a real life miracle for Tina. From the truly fascinating tale of literal blindness to actual sight they dig into how such miracles can impact our lives as believers and help us better reach the lost. And they cover how easy it is to forget the incredible things God does and how we can make ways to remember. Links for this episode: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome The Day Between: A Memoir of Mira...

Abigail and Andrew talk about principles of Christian community, including the challenges (and benefits) of bearing one another's burdens. Our listener question for today's show is: "Do we over-spiritualize the will of God?" For our Faith & Culture segment we discuss the situation in Ukraine and how we're trying to think and respond to it. Subscribe to Andrew's new Disciple Notes blog: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ Chapters (0:00) Intro (2:27) Listener Q: Do we over-spiritualize the ...

Does God really care about our individual path and plans in life? What are some principles and practices that can help you discover his will? Andrew sits down with John Snyder to discuss finding and following the will of God. They discuss this topic from Scripture and their own experiences and lessons learned. --------------------------------------- Subscribe to Andrew's weekly Disciple Notes blog! Original Release Date: 2/24/2022 Want to suggest a question for us to cover on the show? 👉 ht...

Abigail interviews Andrew about why he's shifting to bivocational work and how it fits with our mission of moving into the harvest. Our listener question for today's show is: "Does effort/consistency equal spiritual growth?" For our Faith & Culture segment we talk about what faithful discipleship looks like in the age of the metaverse. Subscribe to Andrew's new Disciple Notes blog: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ Chapters (0:00) Intro (1:40) Listener Q: How does effort/consistency impa...

On today's show Abigail sits down with her friend Rachel Castlen to discuss the concept of multiplication and reaching the world with the Gospel—or at the very least their neighborhood! They discuss first steps in reaching your neighbors, give examples from their own lives, and share what makes Rachel send Abigail 25 texts in one night. Links for this episode: Rachel’s vision with math: https://youtu.be/OvDxAdeEgDg The 4-1-1 tools: https://youtu.be/Q1c3sAZx0D4 Article: 3 Questions Every Lead...

Andrew and Abi share their thoughts on the church as we start 2022: ⏵What trends do we see locally and beyond? ⏵What new challenges do we see on the horizon? ⏵How are we trying to meet those challenges? ⏵Are we optimistic or pessimistic about the church in 2022? Our listener question for today's show is: "What are some best ways to stay encouraged and focused on disciple-making?" We end with book recommendations for your new year. Subscribe to Andrew's new Disciple Notes blog: https://jan...

Andrew and Abi explain why giving God thanks is so important and share a few things they are grateful for in 2021. 🙏 The listener question today is: "What's going on with Andrew's hair? Is he observing a Nazarite vow?" 😂 In Faith & Culture, they have a conversation about the busyness of life during the holidays and ways you can slow down as we approach this time of year. Advent Day 1: https://youtu.be/c5IjDmKk36c Chapters (0:00) Intro (3:52) Is Andrew observing a Nazarite vow? (12:23) Why ...

Andrew and Abi share some of their mistakes made and lessons learned in 2021 when it comes to discipleship and disciple making. They also answer a listener question: "How do you approach other believers that are affirming of homosexuality or even out?" In Faith & Culture, they discuss the recent Dave Chappelle Netflix special, the surprising reaction it has generated among many Christians, and the larger role of comedy in culture—and what it means for us as ambassadors for Christ. Chapters (...

When is your job done as a disciple-maker? How do you know when someone you've been discipling is ready to leave the nest? That's our main topic on today's show. Andrew and Abi also answer a listener question: "Do miracles, signs and wonders still happen today? Or did they only happen in Bible times?" And in our Faith & Culture segment, they share their experiences so far with COVID-19 and their thoughts on Christians and the vaccine mandate. Chapters (0:00) Intro (1:19) Do miracles still h...

Main Topic: What are some of the differences between discipling someone short-term versus long-term? Andrew and Abigail share lessons learned and best practices from their own experience passing on the faith. [Timestamp 10:28] Listener Question: "What are your thoughts on celebrating Halloween with your kids and trick or treating? Is it an evil holiday?" [Timestamp 1:15] Faith & Culture: Andrew and Abigail discuss the Facebook Files exposé by the WSJ and how we should think about technology wh...

Main Topic: All of us have limited time and energy. So did Jesus! Who should you disciple and how do you decide? [Timestamp 11:25] Listener Question: "Should all believers be able to heal and cast out demons? Some ministries view it as critical to reaching the lost with the gospel and living as the church the Lord has called us to be. What are your thoughts on this?" [Timestamp 2:19] Faith & Culture: Andrew and Abigail discuss the death of comedian Norm Macdonald, his search for God, and what ...

Worship is a word we're all familiar with, but what does it mean to worship? What are the principles and practices revealed in the Bible? That's our discussion on today's show. Andrew and Abigail also answer a listener question: "As a new believer, should I make a testimony or focus first on growing in my faith? If I should make a testimony, can I get pointers on how to do it?" In Faith & Culture, they discuss the new atheist president of Harvard University's chaplain group—and what means for ...

How can you be sure you know the true gospel message? That's our main topic on today's show. Andrew and Abigail also answer a listener question: "How can you believe in a perfect, holy god when modern scholars revise the Bible over and over again?" In our Faith & Culture segment they explain what the movie Frozen reveals about discipleship challenges in modern times. ******************** Want to go deeper in your understanding of the topics discussed in this episode? Here are some free resou...

What’s the secret to abiding in Christ? How do you reconnect with him if you’ve drifted? Andrew and Abi discuss. They also share their thoughts on the unfolding events in Afghanistan, and answer a listener question, “How do you know when you’re ready to disciple someone?” Help Us Multiply the Mission Subscribe and rate us […] The post #109 – Abiding In Christ appeared first on Into the Harvest

Join Andrew and Jon for a discussion on how to become more confident in sharing your faith. Originally posted on the Trumpet Call podcast. Help Us Multiply the Mission Subscribe and rate us on iTunes Share this podcast on Facebook If you believe in what we’re doing and want to help us reach a wider […] The post #108 – Becoming More Confident With Your Faith appeared first on Into the Harvest

Our topic on today’s show is the Timothy Principle and how it plays into the mission Jesus has given us to make disciples of all nations. Our listener question is about whether churches should be making their services cooler and more trendy in an effort to be more relevant to the culture. In our Faith […] The post #107 – The Timothy Principle appeared first on Into the Harvest

How do you max out the invitation God has given you to “draw near” to him? That’s what the team discuses on this episode of the show. We also answer a listener question on whether the United States was founded as a Christian nation by God, and address how believers should navigate Pride month in […] The post #106 – Maxing Out With God appeared first on Into the Harvest