The Disciple-Making Leader
The Disciple-Making Leader Podcast aims to inspire and challenge us all to be disciple-making leaders. We encourage churches to develop disciple-making leaders through practical discussions, interviews with current ministry leaders, and real-life examples. Tune into the disciple-making leader podcast and transform your approach to developing leaders in order to experience the power of Jesus' strategy for raising up leaders, growing the church, and multiplying a movement
Episodes
August 14, 2025 • 46 mins
Disciple-making rarely follows a straight line. It’s often forged in the quiet, behind-the-scenes moments of obedience, through closed doors, difficult seasons, and the faithful investment in others. That’s the kind of life Shannon Deloach is living.
Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com...
Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com...
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July 31, 2025 • 25 mins
Sometimes the best leadership lessons come from stories you didn’t expect. In this episode, Ben Borgman and Craig Etheredge sit down with Kaleigh Farnan, stepping into her first full-time ministry role, and Tommy Adams, reflecting on a year of growth since completing the Cross Creek Residency.
Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ Discipl...
Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ Discipl...
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July 17, 2025 • 30 mins
What does it really take to raise up the next generation of disciple-making leaders? In today’s episode of The Disciple-Making Leader Podcast, hosts Ben Borgman and Craig Etheredge sit down with Dr. Gary Chevalier, director of the Cross Creek Residency, to unpack how intentional investment is transforming emerging leaders from the inside out.
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June 26, 2025 • 65 mins
What if sharing your faith didn’t feel awkward or forced but natural, relational, and even joyful? In this powerful episode of The Disciple-Making Leader Podcast, hosts Craig Etheredge, Ben Borgman, and Glenn Underhill dive into the real-life challenges and opportunities of living out a lifestyle of relational evangelism.
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June 12, 2025 • 50 mins
What does it look like to preach with purpose instead of pressure? This timely conversation brings clarity to the sermon planning process. Ben Borgman, Craig Etheredge, and Glenn Underhill step into the studio during Holy Week to tackle one of the most practical and pressing challenges pastors face: sermon planning.
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May 29, 2025 • 54 mins
What happens when a business leader catches a vision for making disciples? In this powerful conversation, Craig Etheredge and Ben Borgman sit down with Chad Alvarez—an accomplished entrepreneur, faithful family man, and a board member at discipleFIRST—to explore how leaders can align their influence with Jesus’ model for ministry.
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Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website...
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May 15, 2025 • 32 mins
Craig Etheredge and Ben Borgman sit down with Cameron Bundy—a seasoned ministry practitioner and trusted discipleFIRST trainer—for a conversation that hits at the heart of a challenge every leader faces: staying focused on what matters most.
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Go to the episode webpage to download the accompanying listening guide: https://disciplefirst.com/podcast/productivity-as-a-disciple-making-leader...
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May 1, 2025 • 41 mins
In this powerful conversation, hosts Ben Borgman and Glenn Underhill connect with David Pothier, senior pastor of La Chapelle Church in Montreal, to unpack what it looks like to ignite a disciple-making movement in one of the most secular, post-Christian environments in North America.
Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst R...
Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst R...
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April 17, 2025 • 52 mins
What happens when a leader stops trying to do it all and starts empowering others to lead? In this episode of The Disciple-Making Leader Podcast, Craig Etheredge and Ben Borgman sit down with Cameron Bundy, Adult Ministry Pastor at Cross Creek Church, to unpack a powerful shift in ministry leadership.
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April 4, 2025 • 36 mins
Ben Borgman and Craig Etheredge launch Season Three with a powerful conversation featuring special guest, Pastor Israel Iluz. In this compelling episode, Pastor Israel shares his extraordinary journey of planting a church in northern Israel—an area marked by spiritual resistance, war, and political instability.
Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciple...
Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciple...
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November 21, 2024 • 44 mins
In this episode, host Ben Borgman is joined by Craig Etheredge and Glenn Underhill to discuss one of the most critical aspects of leadership: casting a compelling vision. Building on a previous conversation about crafting vision, this episode explores how leaders can communicate their God-given mission effectively at every level of their organization.
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October 31, 2024 • 47 mins
In today's episode, we dive deep into the art of crafting an intentional vision. Focusing on simplicity and practicality, they explore the critical balance between inspirational, long-term goals and actionable, short-term plans.
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October 17, 2024 • 45 mins
In this episode, we'll discuss 5 proven steps to keep disciple-makers motivated. We’ll look at tools and resources available, such as books and blogs. Additionally, we'll discuss the power of a disciple-making community.
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October 4, 2024 • 48 mins
In this episode, we dive into the power of the synergy between disciple-making and church planting, featuring hosts Ben Borgman and Craig Etheredge alongside special guest Clay Holcomb, Executive Director of CrossCreek Network. Together, we’ll explore how church planters can overcome cultural barriers utilizing the methods and model of Jesus—whether in West Africa, Israel, Cambodia, or N...
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September 20, 2024 • 38 mins
Coaching offers pastors a fresh perspective to help them stay focused on what truly matters, work through real-world challenges, and create healthy environments for disciple-making. Learn about discipleFIRST’s approach to coaching, which goes beyond just the principles of making disciples, adapting to the individual context and needs of each leader.
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September 5, 2024 • 46 mins
In this episode, titled "Empowering Disciple-Making Women," we delve deep into the transformative journey of women within the church who are stepping into leadership and disciple-making roles. Joining our host, Ben Borgman, are esteemed guests and board members, Kyle Phillips and Andrea Murphy.
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August 19, 2024 • 43 mins
In today’s episode, we’re delving into a crucial and often challenging aspect of leadership—conflict resolution. Join us as we explore strategies for addressing and resolving conflicts within the church by following the example set by Jesus. We’ll be discussing how to navigate the emotional undercurrents of conflict before transitioning to problem-solving, and how understanding different...
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August 8, 2024 • 59 mins
In today's episode, titled "The Necessity for Healthy Conflict Resolution," our host Pastor Glenn Underhill of Cross Creek Church, along with Craig Etheridge, founder of Disciple First, and Dr. Bernice Riley, a licensed professional counselor, dive deep into the essentials of managing and resolving conflict healthily within leadership.
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July 25, 2024 • 56 mins
In this episode, host Ben Borgman dives into the vital topic of maintaining spiritual health amidst the demanding responsibilities of ministry. Joined by esteemed guests, Pastor Craig Etheredge and Pastor Brent Parker, the discussion focuses on the common challenges pastors face, such as feeling overwhelmed by ministry duties, balancing family obligations, and dealing with isolation. The...
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July 12, 2024 • 46 mins
In today's episode, Glen Underhill and Craig Etheredge dive into the seven core convictions that are essential to creating a disciple-making church, helping to develop a "Jesus-Centered" philosophy of ministry. We'll explore how Jesus' reliance on the spirit and his approach to disciple-making serves as a perfect model for us today. Our speakers emphasize the significance of prayerful de...
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