Discipleship and the Power of Faith: A Discussion with Shodankeh Johnson and Bobby Harrington
In an inspiring dialogue, Shodankeh Johnson from New Harvest Ministries in Sierra Leone and Bobby Harrington of Discipleship.org, join Matt in a discussion about the power of prayer, faith and discipleship. Shodankeh speaks about the importance of focusing on Jesus and his teachings as a guide for personal growth and disciple-making. He emphasizes the necessity of spending quality time in prayer and studying God’s Word. In addition, he states that challenges, failures, and experiences help disciples grow in their faith. Lastly, Shodankeh stresses the importance of perseverance, dedication, and submitting to God’s wisdom in the disciple making process.
Key Takeaways
00:00 Introducing the Guests
00:34 Understanding the Paradigm Shift
01:09 The Importance of Culture in Discipleship
03:15 The Role of Behaviors in Discipleship
03:46 The Core of a Disciple Making Church
05:04 The Power of Obedience in Discipleship
05:38 Shadonka Johnson’s Discipleship Journey
06:35 The Importance of Value System in Discipleship
06:59 The Role of Strategy in Discipleship
09:14 The Impact of Discipleship on Communities
11:17 The Importance of Spending Quality Time with God
15:22 The Power of Devotion in Discipleship
17:38 The Role of Prayer in Discipleship
19:53 The Importance of Starting the Day with God
20:31 The Role of God in Sending Laborers for Discipleship
