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Discipleship Conversations

Discipleship Conversations

By Jeremy Hoover and Steven Carrizal

This is a podcast featuring discipleship conversations between Jeremy Hoover and Steven Carrizal. We believe that discipleship, in its most simple form, is about following Jesus within the Kingdom vision of the biblical narrative. In these conversations, we reflect with more detail on that journey.

Your co-hosts are Jeremy Hoover and Steven Carrizal. Jeremy is focused on a discipleship-oriented church plant in Sarnia, Ontario, and Steven concentrates on discipleship and spiritual formation in his work as associate minister at Altamesa Church of Christ in Fort Worth, Texas.

We invite you to join us for these conversations, where we reflect on what it means to live as a follower of Jesus, where discipleship and the Kingdom of God call us into a new reality and give us a new script for life.
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Discipleship ConversationsApr 13, 2022

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The Egalitarian Priesthood of All Believers – A Conversation with Cheryl Russell
May 31, 202341:09
Learning a New Model for Christian Leadership and Evangelism – A Conversation with Charles Kiser and Elaine Heath

Learning a New Model for Christian Leadership and Evangelism – A Conversation with Charles Kiser and Elaine Heath

Note to listeners: This podcast contains a discussion about spiritual and church abuse. Charles Kiser and Elaine Heath help us gain a new understanding about what evangelism is and what it means to be a Christian leader in environments of spiritual abuse and trauma. What they share is perhaps a model for Christian leadership and evangelism in any environment. Listen in as they talk with our hosts about their new book Trauma-Informed Evangelism. In this episode you will hear how the book came to fruition as well as the impact of the process of the project on their own lives.

Charles Kiser is a pastor and theologian with Storyline Christian Community in Dallas, Texas, a network of missional communities he helped to form. He is passionate about creative expressions of Christian community, contemplative spirituality, and healing spiritual trauma. Kiser has a DMin in Contextual Theology from Northern Seminary and serves as a faculty member of Neighborhood Seminary. Connect with Charles and learn more his work on his webpage at www.charleskiser.com.

Elaine Heath’s vocational journey includes having served as Dean of the Divinity School at Duke University, and the McCreless Professor of Evangelism at Perkins School of Theology. She is a pioneer in new forms of theological education. In that capacity Heath was the founding president of Neighborhood Seminary. The author of twelve books, Heath is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church and served in pastoral ministry prior to her academic ministry.  She lives with her husband at Spring Forest, an intentional Christian Community and farm in rural North Carolina where she serves as Abbess. Connect with Elaine and learn more about her work by visiting her websites: www.elaineaheath.org and www.springforest.org.

May 10, 202351:18
Formed by the Spirit along the Beautiful and Messy Journey toward Healing, Wholeness, and Home – A Conversation with Kelly Edmiston

Formed by the Spirit along the Beautiful and Messy Journey toward Healing, Wholeness, and Home – A Conversation with Kelly Edmiston

“A lot of my experiences with God were very supernatural, full of the Holy Spirit. I didn’t necessarily have a context for that growing up as a Church of Christ kid in Abilene, TX. So being able to express that and experience that now feels like coming home.” In this episode, Kelly Edmiston talks about pastoring theologically diverse people in a charismatic-liturgical church and being formed by the Spirit on a beautiful and messy journey toward healing, wholeness, and home.

Kelly is the Lead Pastor at the Vineyard Church in Sugar Land/Stafford. Kelly has spent 17 years in ministry in both domestic and international contexts. Her passion is to see the Church be the Church for the sake of the world. She holds a Master of Divinity from Abilene Christian University and is completing her Doctorate of Ministry in Leadership and Spiritual Formation from Portland Seminary. Kelly also works as an Adjunct Bible Professor at both Abilene Christian University and Houston Christian University. You can reach out to Kelly on Facebook, Instagram (@kmedmiston), or email (kelly@thevineyard.church).

Apr 26, 202358:20
Shifting Focus from Property to Ministry: How to Be a Church before Building a Church – A Conversation with Chidube Nkiruka

Shifting Focus from Property to Ministry: How to Be a Church before Building a Church – A Conversation with Chidube Nkiruka

What does it mean to be a church before building a church? To focus on ministry rather than property? This has been the focus of Chidube Nkiruka’s recent work with his church, Charleston Metropolitan Church of Christ in Charleston, SC. In this episode, Chidube walks us through the way he led Charleston Metro on a discernment process that brought them to right ministries for their church family.

Chidube is the lead minister for Charleston Metropolitan Church of Christ in Charleston, SC and serves as an adjunct professor for Abilene Christian University. Chidube’s work focuses on urban and recovery ministry. Chidube is also a spoken word artist. You can catch him on Facebook and TikTok at Chidube the Griot.

Apr 12, 202355:01
Intro To A New Season – A Roundtable Conversation
Mar 29, 202325:04
If They Don’t Have a Building Can You Call It a Church? – A Conversation with Tod Vogt

If They Don’t Have a Building Can You Call It a Church? – A Conversation with Tod Vogt

Mission Alive has been in the church planting work for the better part of the past couple of decades. However, over the past 18 months they have been re-envisioning what it means to plant churches. What’s starting to emerge is a conversation about forming innovative faith communities (ICFs) in marginalized communities. What does this look like? In this episode Tod Vogt, Executive Director of Mission Alive, gives up a peek into a new vision taking shape with Mission Alive.

Does this sound interesting? Know someone who could be interested in participating in this new vision? You can reach out Tod at tod@missionalive.orgfor more information about how to join in by exploring what it means to form an innovative faith community or learning how to donate to the work of Mission Alive.

Mar 15, 202348:12
How to Stop Giving Advice and Telling Others What to Think – A Conversation with Steve Shaffer
Feb 08, 202349:58
Being a Safe Conversation Partner in the LGBTQ+ Community – A Conversation with Darryl Canty
Jan 25, 202342:58
From Practice to Habit to A New Way of Anticipating God Everywhere We Go – A Conversation with Chris Wiginton
Dec 28, 202246:15
Women in Ministry, Theology from Story, and Hearing Jesus Call Your Name – A Conversation with Cheryl Russell & Tiffany Dahlman
Dec 14, 202239:11
Small Churches, Shared Spaces, and the Powerful Work of the Holy Spirit – A Conversation with Cheryl Russell & Tiffany Dahlman
Nov 30, 202244:25
Experiencing Prayer as the Reality of God – A Conversation with Jacqueline King

Experiencing Prayer as the Reality of God – A Conversation with Jacqueline King

“My definition of prayer: prayer is the reality of God. That’s what makes God real. Like having conversation, conversation you can have with your best friend.” – Jacqueline King

What does it mean to call Jesus your friend? How does one begin to nurture such a relationship? In this episode, Jacqueline, Steven’s longtime friend and prayer mentor, shares what she has learned from a lifetime of experience, as well as more recent training in the practices of centering prayer and lectio divina.

Jacqueline recommends a couple of books to help: Sacred Breath: 40 Days of Centering Prayer by J. David Muyskens; Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life by Marjorie Thompson.

Nov 16, 202246:09
An Invitation to Listen to God – A Conversation with Bob & Michelle Bentley

An Invitation to Listen to God – A Conversation with Bob & Michelle Bentley

Bob has become a better listener in marriage and ministry. Michelle is pursuing a spiritual direction certificate with The Caritas Center. The Singing Oaks Church family is learning to slow down and listen for the voice of God. In this episode the Bentleys talk with Jeremy and Steven about how Discipleship Cohorts gave them new practices that awakened a new passion to listen to God in their lives which, in turn, has had a great impact in their marriage, ministry, and church family.

Bob and Michele Bentley are both on staff with Singing Oaks Church of Christ. Bob is the “Go” minister (outreach) and Michelle is a spiritual mentor with the campus ministry. You can contact them at bentleys81@yahoo.com.

Nov 02, 202241:39
How Texas Professionals Become Tanzania Church Planters - A Conversation with Bob & Michele Bentley
Oct 19, 202240:39
Becoming a Church Radically Hospitable to the Word of God - A Conversation with Tiffany Dahlman
Oct 05, 202241:18
Making the Gospel Good News by Loving Your Neighbors Well – A Conversation with Charles Kiser
Sep 21, 202201:05:14
12 Bar Blues and Reading Scripture as Participants in the Mission of God – A Conversation with Rex Butts
Sep 07, 202201:01:57
The Layers of Change—A Conversation about Growing as a Disciple
Jul 20, 202222:46
Don't Invite People To Church – Part 2 of a Conversation with Seth Bouchelle
Jul 06, 202249:51
The Food Service Industry as Missionary Training – Part 1 of a Conversation with Seth Bouchelle
Jun 22, 202256:36
Church Can Be Hard On Church People - A Conversation With Tiffany Dahlman
Jun 08, 202248:38
How to Invite the Church Family to Share the Role of Preacher w/ Cheryl Russell

How to Invite the Church Family to Share the Role of Preacher w/ Cheryl Russell

“As the pastor I come to the whole process trusting in the wisdom of the community.” This is how Cheryl Russell (New Heritage Fellowship) approaches the shared pulpit. Listen in as Jeremy and Steven talk with Chery about how this practice plays a role in formation of the church family and amplifies the hospitality it has to offer guests.

Find us at www.discipleshipconversations.com or on your favorite podcast app. Review, rate, and share the podcast with your friends.

May 25, 202250:56
God's Kingdom Comes to the Neighborhood with Nathan Pickard
May 11, 202250:09
God Comes To The Neighborhood - with Nathan Pickard
Apr 27, 202254:42
Day to Day Discipleship with Jasmine Turner
Apr 13, 202251:16
Forming a Missional Community with Cheryl Russell
Mar 30, 202247:31
Discipleship Beginnings, Part 2
Mar 16, 202235:50
Discipleship Beginnings, Part 1
Mar 02, 202243:29
Season 3 Wrap-Up

Season 3 Wrap-Up

Season 3 was a great season for Discipleship Conversations. We shared many great stories of spiritual formation and missional engagement and innovation as we interviewed church planters with Mission Alive. In this episode, Steven and Jeremy conclude the season by sharing their top insights from these interviews, and by talking a little about what season 4 will look like.

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We're putting out a call! If you, or anyone in your network, has an interest in volunteering to edit this podcast (and has a background in podcast editing or sound engineering), please reach out to us at jeremyhoover AT gmail DOT com. We'd love to hear from you.

Jan 19, 202243:31
Interview with Jeremy and Devon Hoover, Part 2
Jan 05, 202243:18
Interview with Jeremy and Devon Hoover, Part 1
Dec 22, 202139:12
Interview with Micah Lewis and Kyle Mott, Part 2
Dec 08, 202141:27
Interview with Micah Lewis and Kyle Mott, Part 1
Nov 24, 202149:56
Interview with Charles Kiser, Part 2
Nov 10, 202137:59
Interview with Charles Kiser, Part 1
Oct 27, 202139:58
Interview with Blake Burchfield, Part 2

Interview with Blake Burchfield, Part 2

Join us in this conversation as we talk with Blake Burchfield from Peace Initiative in South Dakota. Blake shares his journey of being led into disciple-making on the Pine Ridge Reservation, and how God continues to shape and form him as a disciple.

Blake Burchfield

Jeremy Hoover

Steven Carrizal

Oct 13, 202137:27
Interview with Blake Burchfield, Part 1

Interview with Blake Burchfield, Part 1

Join us in this conversation as we talk with Blake Burchfield from Peace Initiative in South Dakota. Blake shares his journey of being led into disciple-making on the Pine Ridge Reservation, and how God continues to shape and form him as a disciple. 

Blake Burchfield

Jeremy Hoover

Steven Carrizal

Sep 29, 202137:44
Interview with Kevin and Lisa Vance, Part 2
Sep 15, 202124:04
Interview with Kevin and Lisa Vance, Part 1
Sep 01, 202132:00
Interview with Andy and Roslyn Miller, Part 2
Aug 18, 202141:12
Interview with Andy and Roslyn Miller, Part 1
Aug 04, 202136:23
Interview with Ben Stevens, Part 2
Jul 21, 202140:24
Interview with Ben Stevens, Part 1
Jul 07, 202131:12
Interview with Wes and Amanda Gunn, Part 2
Jun 23, 202135:02
Interview with Wes and Amanda Gunn, Part 1
Jun 09, 202135:11
Interview with Tod Vogt, Part 2

Interview with Tod Vogt, Part 2

Welcome to Season 3! In this season we are partnering with Mission Alive to help spread awareness of church planting, and to do that we are featuring interviews with Mission Alive church planters.
In this episode (part 2 of a 2-part series), we talk with Tod Vogt, Executive Director of Mission Alive, about Mission Alive's purpose and how that purpose extends to offering discipleship and coaching training and resources to churches and church leaders. We focus on how a strong underpinning of discipleship creates a healthy church structure, and how a coaching posture enables leaders to facilitate growth in others in healthy ways.
As a next step to this podcast, we encourage you to sign up for a Mission Alive Discipleship Cohort. As a special bonus, you may request either Jeremy or Steven to be your cohort leader.
In the course of this conversation, we refer to the following web pages:
missionalive.org/ (Mission Alive)
missionalive.org/discipleship-cohorts/ (Mission Alive Discipleship Cohorts)
missionalive.org/catalyze-coaching/ (Mission Alive's Catalyze Coach Training)
If you are interested in learning more about Mission Alive or talking with them about church planting, you may missionalive.salsalabs.org/interest/index.html (contact them through their contact form).
You can reach our media team (that includes Jeremy and Steven) at media@missionalive.org.
Contact jeremyhoover.com/ (Jeremy Hoover) through his website, or by email at jeremyhoover@gmail.com.
Contact stevencarrizal.wordpress.com/ (Steven Carrizal) through his website.
May 26, 202138:51
Interview with Tod Vogt
May 12, 202138:01
Season 3 Teaser

Season 3 Teaser

Get ready for our new season, releasing soon!
Catch up on past seasons and episodes at
discipleshipconversations.com (Discipleship Conversations), and please subscribe to the podcast at your favorite podcast app.
You can reach Jeremy Hoover at jeremyhoover.com (JeremyHoover.com), or reach Steven at stevencarrizal.wordpress.com (StevenCarrizal.wordpress.com).
Apr 30, 202102:34
Discipleship in Community Finale
Mar 31, 202158:41
Discipleship in Community, Part 10

Discipleship in Community, Part 10

Discipleship in community inevitably leads to diversity. There is a simplicity to discipleship, yet the implications on what is prioritized and what a life following Jesus looks like will be varied. How we see things is rooted in our lived experience, and not everyone in a community will see things the same way. In this episode we bring our discussion about Discipleship in Community to a close as we talk about what discipleship in community means and could look like.
Mar 17, 202137:60
Discipleship in Community, Part 9
Mar 03, 202149:13
Discipleship in Community, Part 8
Feb 17, 202149:39
Discipleship in Community, Part 7
Feb 03, 202143:41
Discipleship in Community, Part 6
Jan 20, 202140:19
Interview with Greg McKinzie
Jan 06, 202145:31
Discipleship in Community, Part 4

Discipleship in Community, Part 4

Join us as we continue talking about the book, www.amazon.com/Discipleship-Community-Theological-Vision-Future/dp/1684264103/ (Discipleship in Community). In this episode, we talk about how the Bible functions as a story that we live into in discipleship, being shaped by God according to his character, mission, and community.
Reference the article Steven mentioned at "https://stevencarrizal.wordpress.com/2019/05/03/how-to-have-healthy-conversations-about-hard-topics-in-your-church/ (How to Have Healthy Conversations About Hard Topics In Your Church.)"
For coaching queries, contact Jeremy at jeremyhoover.com (jeremyhoover.com) or by email jeremy@jeremyhoover.com, and contact Steven by email at stevencarrizal@gmail.com.
Dec 23, 202049:36
Discipleship in Community, Part 3

Discipleship in Community, Part 3

Join us as we talk about the eschatological narrative of the Bible and how that narrative invites us to participate with God in his work of renewing all things.
Contact Jeremy at
jeremyhoover.com/ (JeremyHoover.com) or at jeremy@jeremyhoover.com to inquire about coaching, prayer leadership, or discipleship cohorts.
Steven has developed a website that helps people process what it means to do theological reflection. You can find him, and details on this process, at readingthebibleisnotenough.wordpress.com/ (Reading The Bible Is Not Enough).
Dec 09, 202052:25
Discipleship in Community, Part 2

Discipleship in Community, Part 2

Join us as we continue our discussion of an outstanding book, Discipleship in Community. In this episode, we discuss chapter 2 on the Trinity, and how trinitarian doctrine is nothing to be confused by, but is at the heart of what it means to practice discipleship in community.
Contact Jeremy at
jeremyhoover.com/ (JeremyHoover.com) or at jeremy@jeremyhoover.com to inquire about coaching, prayer leadership, or discipleship cohorts.
Steven has developed a website that helps people process the theological reflection that we discussed in this episode. You can find him, and details on this process, at readingthebibleisnotenough.wordpress.com/ (Reading The Bible Is Not Enough).
Nov 25, 202047:09
Discipleship in Community, Part 1

Discipleship in Community, Part 1

Join us as we begin a discussion of the book, www.amazon.ca/Discipleship-Community-Theological-Vision-Future/dp/1684264103/ (Discipleship in Community), by Mark Powell, John Mark Hicks, and Greg McKinzie.
In Part 1, we discuss highlights from chapter 1, how community functions within the Godhead, our church communities, and the communities in which we live and work, and the role of doctrine as it relates to discipleship.
Contact Jeremy at jeremyhoover.com (JeremyHoover.com) to inquire about coaching, prayer leadership, or discipleship cohorts.
Steven has developed a website that helps people process the theological reflection that we discussed in this episode. You can find him, and details on this process, at readingthebibleisnotenough.wordpress.com/ (Reading The Bible Is Not Enough).
Nov 11, 202046:43
Season 2 Commercial

Season 2 Commercial

Discipleship Conversations is back for a second season! We're dedicating this season to an important discussion of a new book, www.amazon.ca/Discipleship-Community-Theological-Vision-Future/dp/1684264103/ (Discipleship in Community), by Mark Powell, John Mark Hicks, and Greg McKinzie.
The first episode of season 2 drops on November 11. Join us, and we'll talk then!
Oct 31, 202002:55