Overseeding the Gospel

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The Power of Abundantly Sowing Gospel Seeds - Disciple Maker's Podcast

In this episode of the Disciple Maker's Podcast, hosts Jason Ishmael and Josh Howard dive into the fifth principle of disciple making: 'Overseeding the Gospel.' They discuss the importance of abundantly sowing seeds of the gospel, drawing on farming principles and illustrating how evangelism is about sharing the beauty and goodness of Jesus. They also highlight the need for gospel seed to be shared in its full form and challenge listeners to have Jesus regularly on their lips. The episode offers practical tools for evangelism and urges believers to engage in intentional gospel sharing to see a bountiful harvest.

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Key Takeaways 

00:00 Introduction and Drum Roll

00:26 Introducing the 10 Principles of Disciple Making

00:49 Principle 5: Overseeding the Gospel

02:02 The Importance of Abundant Gospel Sowing

04:04 Illustration: Evangelism and Relationships

05:15 Challenges in Modern Evangelism

07:52 Sowing Gospel Seeds in Today's Culture

11:59 The Full Gospel vs. Partial Gospel

16:51 A New Commandment: Love One Another

17:02 The Authority of Jesus Christ

17:21 Misconceptions About Salvation

19:31 The Importance of Unity in Mission

22:41 Abundant Seed Sowing and Harvest

27:41 Practical Tools for Evangelism

30:43 Encouragement and Final Thoughts

 

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In this episode of the Disciple Maker’s Podcast, Josh Howard and Jason Ishmael break down the concept of “overseeding the gospel” — the fifth principle in their disciple-making series. Kicking things off with some lighthearted banter, they dive into why spreading the gospel abundantly is crucial for effective evangelism.

Josh explains that overseeding is like a farmer scattering seeds generously—more seeds mean a greater harvest. This principle fuels disciple-making movements worldwide, especially in places like India and China, where rapid growth happens because believers share the gospel frequently and widely.

A key takeaway? Repetition matters. In the West, gospel-sharing is often sporadic, but Josh emphasizes that the more we sow, the more we reap. Jason clears up a common misconception: good marketing isn’t the same as evangelism. True gospel sowing happens through personal, intentional conversations—not just inviting people to church.

Josh uses a relatable analogy: if he wanted to set his son up with Jason’s daughter, he wouldn’t start by criticizing her. Instead, he’d highlight his son’s best qualities. Evangelism should be the same—helping people see Jesus’ beauty, not just pointing out their flaws.

Jason brings up the parable of the sower, reminding us that we can’t control how people receive the gospel, but we’re called to plant seeds everywhere. The discussion then shifts to a major issue in modern Christianity: the watered-down “salvation-only” gospel. Josh and Jason push for a ful