Ep. 318: Different Approaches to Discipleship

In this episode, Brian Croft and Jim Savastio tackle one of the most pressing questions for pastors and church leaders: how should we actually do discipleship? They walk through Scripture’s foundations, then contrast public preaching, midweek prayer meetings, small/community groups, and organic, life-on-life relationships in the home. Jim makes a passionate case for corporate prayer as a “Declaration of Dependence,” while Brian shares honest stories about hospitality, capacity, and even mistakes that burned out his family. If you’re wrestling with small groups vs. prayer meetings—or simply wanting more intentional discipleship—this conversation will clarify, challenge, and deeply encourage you.

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(2:40) Biblical Foundations for Discipleship

(5:15) How Discipleship Actually Happens in the Local Church

(9:00) “Caught, Not Taught” – Organic, Life-on-Life Discipleship

(12:00) The Rise of Small Groups / Community Groups

(16:00) Balancing Capacity, Culture, and Methods

(20:00) The Case for a Midweek Prayer Meeting

(24:55) Comparing Prayer Meetings and Community Groups

(29:00) Hospitality as a Discipleship Engine

(33:10) Final Word and Prayer