Episodes

  • Disciple-Making Leaders in Action: An Interview with Leah Beth Etheredge : S3E14

    Disciple-Making Leaders in Action: An Interview with Leah Beth Etheredge : S3E14
    Oct 9 2025
    What does it look like to follow Jesus and make disciples in the middle of one of the busiest, most influential cities in the world? In this special episode of The Disciple-Making Leader Podcast, Craig Etheredge sits down with his daughter, Leah Beth Etheredge, and executive director Josh McCaslin for a powerful conversation about living sent, embracing bold faith, and building intentional relationships in New York City.
    Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/
    Special links from this episode: Learn more about "Reach Your World": https://disciplefirst.com/store/reach-your-worlda-practical-guide-for-sharing-your-faith-2nd-edition/
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    52 mins
  • Engaging the Workplace for Kingdom Impact : S3E13

    Engaging the Workplace for Kingdom Impact : S3E13
    Sep 25 2025
    What does it look like to make disciples where you work every day? Craig Etheredge is joined by Josh McCaslin and Jack Springer for a dynamic and down-to-earth conversation on living as a disciple-making leader in the marketplace.
    Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/
    Special links from this episode: Learn more about "Reach Your World": https://disciplefirst.com/store/reach-your-worlda-practical-guide-for-sharing-your-faith-2nd-edition/
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    45 mins
  • Disciple-Making Leaders in Action: An Interview with Jack Springer : S3E12

    Disciple-Making Leaders in Action: An Interview with Jack Springer : S3E12
    Sep 11 2025
    What does it look like to make disciples in the boardroom—not just the sanctuary? In this episode of The Disciple-Making Leader Podcast, Craig Etheredge, Zach Towery, and Josh McCaslin sit down with Jack Springer—a seasoned CEO, board member, and bold disciple-maker in the marketplace.
    Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/
    Special links from this episode: Learn more about "Reach Your World": https://disciplefirst.com/store/reach-your-worlda-practical-guide-for-sharing-your-faith-2nd-edition/
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    42 mins
  • The Grow Series: A Tool for Multiplication : S3E11

    The Grow Series: A Tool for Multiplication : S3E11
    Aug 28 2025
    If the mission of the church is to make disciples who multiply, why are so many leaders stuck in systems that don’t? In this episode, Glenn Underhill and Craig Etheredge sit down with special guest Zach Towery to unpack a game-changing truth: church multiplication doesn’t happen through programs - it happens through intentional disciple-making groups.
    Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/
    Special links from this episode: Learn more about the Grow Series: https://disciplefirst.com/store/the-grow-series-2nd-edition-three-book-bundle-pack/
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Disciple-Making Leaders in Action: An Interview with Shannon Deloach : S3E10

    Disciple-Making Leaders in Action: An Interview with Shannon Deloach : S3E10
    Aug 14 2025
    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/resources/
    Special links from this episode: Learn more about the Cross Creek Network: https://www.crosscreekchurch.com/crosscreeknetwork
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    46 mins
  • Raising up the Next Leaders: Hearing from the Cross Creek Residents : S3E9

    Raising up the Next Leaders: Hearing from the Cross Creek Residents : S3E9
    Jul 31 2025
    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/ DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/
    Special links from this episode: Learn more about the Cross Creek Residency: https://www.crosscreekchurch.com/crosscreek-residency
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    26 mins
  • Raising up the Next Leaders: The Cross Creek Residency : S3E8

    Raising up the Next Leaders: The Cross Creek Residency : S3E8
    Jul 17 2025
    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.
    Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/
    Special links from this episode: Learn more about the Cross Creek Residency: https://www.crosscreekchurch.com/crosscreek-residency
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    31 mins
  • Real World Evangelism: Moving Beyond Surface-Level Conversations : S3E7

    Real World Evangelism: Moving Beyond Surface-Level Conversations : S3E7
    Jun 26 2025
    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.
    Go to the episode webpage to download the accompanying listening guide: https://disciplefirst.com/podcast/real-world-evangelism-moving-beyond-surface-level-conversations-s3e7/
    Important links from this episode: DiscipleFirst Website: https://disciplefirst.com/ DiscipleFirst Resources: https://disciplefirst.com/resources/
    Special links from this episode: The Grow Series: https://disciplefirst.com/store/the-grow-series-2nd-edition-three-book-bundle-pack/
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    1 hr and 6 mins