A discipleship podcast for beginners, doubters, confused and long term established Christians. In this podcast we talk about everything related to growing in faith but in a really simple way. We are honest with our struggles, learn from some wise people and hit some brick walls… a little bit like the original disciples. Cris Rogers is a church leader in East London and has been described as a Urban Practical Theologian. wearemakingdisciples.com
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Welcome to Making Disciples, the podcast that shares powerful stories of faith and transformation. In each episode, we'll hear from guests as they share their personal journeys and testimonies of how they've come to know and love Jesus Christ and the Church. Whether you're a lifelong Christian or just starting to explore your faith, these stories will inspire and encourage you to take the next step in your own faith journey. Join us as we discover the power of sharing our faith and the impac ...
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Disciples Make is a ministry dedicated to declaring the glory of God through the craftsmanship of disciples around the world. We do this by means of education, training and storytelling. We exist to encourage the believer and to reach those seeking truth. At the heart of all that we do our mission is to follow Jesus, love people and make disciples.
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2Co 10:3 The world is unprincipled. It's dog-eat-dog out there! The world doesn't fight fair. But we don't live or fight our battles that way--never have and never will. 2Co 10:4 The tools of our trade aren't for marketing or manipulation, but they are for demolishing that entire massively corrupt culture. 2Co 10:5 We use our powerful God-tools for smashing warped philosophies, tearing down barriers erected against the truth of God, fitting every loose thought and emotion and impulse into th ...
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258. Interview with Andrew Ollerton on the Quiet Revival and God’s Book In this episode, we sit down with Andrew to talk about his brand-new book, “God’s Book: An Honest Look at the Bible’s 7 Toughest Topics.” Andrew, who works with the Bible Society, also helps us unpack their recent report on the “quiet revival” happening this year. https://www.i…
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257. Using the Four Points to Share Your Faith. Today’s episode is an interview with Dave Sharples on The Four Points. This is a brilliant evangelism tool that helps us share the good news using four clear images. www.the4points.com For more information [email protected] Links to the training days in 2025 THE4POINTS Training Event 22nd November T…
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256. Pride or Purpose: examining the issue of Christian Nationalism. In this week's episode, we explore “Pride or Purpose?”. Looking at the problem of Christian nationalism and tracing its roots, we ask whether discipleship calls us to defend nations or to expand the Kingdom of God. We contrast the unrest we have seen in recent weeks with what we s…
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255. How to live our lives with Uprightness? What does that even mean? The Christian virtues can often sound like something from the Victorian era, but are actually the most modern things you can practice. It’s living straight in a crooked world. It’s walking in such a way that when people look at your life, they see a reflection of God’s goodness …
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On this GUEST episode of Disciples Make, Anele interviews Helena Harrison a fellow sister in Christ and design engineer with decades of experience. We learn all about how Helena came to know Jesus and how her faith grew through the three church's she has been a part of at different stages of her life. Helena gives us some insight into what the work…
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On this GUEST episode of Disciples Make, Anele interviews Sarah Serrato. Sarah is the co-owner of Smallfoot Lighting and also worked as an Assistant Camera (AC) on many sets in the Atlanta area. In the first half of the podcast we learn about Sarah's upbringing, how she came to know Jesus, and what lead her to pursuing camera work. We later learn a…
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Guest: El Maryland | Media Director, Peace Baptist Church
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1:00:36On this GUEST episode of Disciples Make, Corban interviews El Maryland, a media director, and creative based in Atlanta. In the first half of the podcast we learn about El's background in media and music, and in the second half Corban and El discuss Atlanta Church Creatives; a growing community of creatives who follow Jesus that started gathering i…
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254. Is This True, “The World Just Needs To Know God’s Love”? This week's episode challenges the popular Christian narrative that "the world just needs to know they are loved," arguing instead that Jesus' primary message wasn't love but the Kingdom of God, with 120 references to the kingdom with only 20 to love across the gospels. The episode explo…
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On this GUEST episode of Disciples Make, Corban interviews Jaye Wallace, a youth pastor, and creative. We learn about Jaye's perspective on Atlanta as an Atlanta native, his earlier influence and successes in music, how he came to know Jesus and his current creative work and ministry as a youth pastor. Corban and Jaye give some brief deep perspecti…
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253. How To Live With Christian Integrity. This week's episode we look at what it means to live with Christian integrity, defined as wholeness where our private character aligns with our public faith and our actions match our beliefs. We explore five key principles: authenticity before God, consistency in all areas of life, speaking truth in love, …
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252. How To Encourage Yourself When Faith Feels Distant In today's episode, we explore the common struggle of feeling spiritually distant from God and provide practical biblical strategies to encourage yourself during these challenging seasons. We'll walk through five actionable tips, including remembering God's past faithfulness, starting small wi…
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251. What does it mean to be a Disciple - The Shema is a Hammer In this week’s episode, we come back to what a disciple. What does it mean to love God with your head, hands and heart? Support the podcast with a coffee....https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here...https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-book…
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250. How Do We Know If The Bible We Have Is What Was Written At The Start? In this week's episode, we tackle one of the most fundamental questions that believers and skeptics alike wrestle with: How do we know if this is God's word? Is it trustworthy? Join us as we dive deep into the historical and archaeological evidence that supports the reliabil…
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249. How to discern and grow in your spiritual gift. In this episode, we will explore some of the spiritual gifts and then look at how we can practise them. We will also look at Ephesians 4 and the 5 fold ministries of Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Shepherd and Teacher. Take the APEST test here.توسط wearemakingdisciples
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248. Able to Laugh - Interview with Jade and John Reynolds Today’s episode is a conversation with John and Jade Reynolds. John and Jade are both TikTok video creators (also found on other social media), where they dismantle stereotypes around disability and inclusion. We have a great conversation about disability, laughter and Jesus. @Johnjreynolds…
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247. How do we know if something is actually a Christian idea or not? In today's episode, we explore five dangerous beliefs that sound biblical but misrepresent God's truth, including the misconceptions that God just wants us to be happy, that enough faith guarantees healing, and that we can declare our own reality into existence. We'll examine wha…
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Guest: Kaden Walker | Wedding Photographer & Videographer
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1:08:37On this GUEST episode of Disciples Make, Corban interviews Kaden, a wedding photographer and filmmaker. We learn about Kaden's upbringing, his earlier work as a photographer and filmmaker, and how he started filming weddings. Corban and Kaden also discuss some of the more nuanced aspects of photography and filmmaking, such as the etiquette of photo…
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246. What is the spirit of the age and what is the antidote? At the HTB Leadership Conf 25 Nicky Gumbel said "Let’s not embrace the spirit of the age, rather lets embrace the spirit of Jesus". In this episode, we explore how the "spirit of the age", driven by hyper-individualism, instant gratification, and moral relativism, directly challenges bibl…
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Guest: Tiffany Harrison | Actor and YouTuber
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1:00:28On this GUEST episode of Disciples Make, Anele interviews Tiffany Byrd Harrison. As a seasoned actor with dozens of theater credits, and a growing YouTube channel of 23K+ subscribers, Tiffany has experienced first hand what it is like to follow Jesus in professional creative environments. She and Anele talk about Tiffany's upbringing and what lead …
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245.Disciples that Make Disciples with Luke Smith. We catch up with Luke Smith to talk about one-on-one disciple making and Fusion’s new discipleship resource, “How To Make Disciples That Make Disciples”. https://www.fusionmovement.org/ The Book - https://www.fusionmovement.org/resources Support the podcast with a coffee....https://www.buymeacoffee…
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On this CREW episode of Disciples Make, Corban and Anele talk about their experience in an unhealthy church environment in the earlier years of their relationship, how they eventually ended up finding a healthy church community in Los Angeles, and how it impacted their faith and artistic journeys. Disciples Make is a ministry dedicated to declaring…
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244. From the fear of being alone, failure, rejection, judgment, unknown to freedom. In this episode, we look at five things Cris has heard people say about themselves regarding fear, and then we look at what the Holy Spirit might have to say about it. Support the podcast with a coffee....https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of The…
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On this CREW episode of Disciples Make, Corban and Anele talk about their journey as artists over the last decade from their early twenties into their early thirties. They scratch the surface of topics dealing with creative milestones and lessons learned, as well as some of their current aspirations as artists on mission in Christ's kingdom. Discip…
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243. Interview and Testimony with Aaron Nayagam Aaron Nayagam, Head of Mission for Fusion. Aaron is passionate about equipping the local church to reach and raise the next generation to know Jesus, and in particular has a heart to invest in the South Asian churches in the UK. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisro…
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242. Would you have carried Jesus' cross? On Good Friday 20,000 people gathered to watch the Easter story in central London. In this episode, Cris talks about his experience of playing a part in the Trafalgar Square passion by Wintershall.org.uk. Here is a live recording from the day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1mjlTj0hso Support the podcast …
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Guest: Javier Vazquez Jr | Seasoned Actor & Educator
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1:01:40On this GUEST episode of Disciples Make, Corban interviews Javier Vazquez Jr. As a seasoned actor with dozens of film and television appearances, including roles in hit productions like Venom and Ozark, Javier knows firsthand the magic of bringing stories to life on screen. In addition to his entertainment accomplishments, Javier is a dedicated edu…
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241. Have you heard the one about the woman who had sex with 101 men in a day. Recently a young woman from Only Fans hosted a event where she slept with 101 men in a day. Where has things gone wrong in the way we see sex? Whats the link between the physical act of sex and what happens in our spirit? In this epside we look at a Christian view of bei…
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Guest: Mike Davis | Filmmaker & Army Veteran
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1:00:29On this GUEST episode of Disciples Make, Corban interviews Mike Davis. Michael Davis Jr. aka “Movie-Maker Mike” is a filmmaker and owner of Enriched Images Productions, LLC, a film production company that produces media content for diverse audiences who want to watch amazing faith-based and inspirational films that are relatable, authentic, and ent…
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Guest: Charles Reynolds | Filmmaker
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1:05:26On this GUEST episode of Disciples Make, Corban interviews Charles Reynolds. Charles had a few career paths over the last decade plus and today he finally finds himself in a career path that is aligned with his true passion of storytelling. He is a filmmaker, content creator, musician and photographer. In this episode Corban and Charles talk about …
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Guest: Scott Free | Pastor & Urban Missionary
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1:00:42On this GUEST episode of Disciples Make, Corban interviews Scott Free. Scott is an urban missionary & pastor based in Atlanta, Ga. He is the founder of the “City Takers Movement,” which exists to “raise up urban missionaries who transform cities through hip-hop, love and Jesus,” and lead pastor of Crossover Church ATL, an inner city, missional, chu…
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Guest: Lorna Hall | Biblical Counselor
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1:02:15On this GUEST episode of Disciples Make, Anele interviews Lorna Hall, Lorna is a certified Biblical Counselor through the Association of Biblical Counselors and is a Certified Facilitator of Prepare and Enrich. In this episode Anele and Lynne talk about what Discipleship is and what it can look like in everyday life. Disciples Make is a ministry de…
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240. Good, to Great to Greater Things. What does Jesus mean when he says in John 14:12, that we will do greater things? How can this be possible? Jesus does amazing things, there is no way we can do greater… surely. Application Questions for Discussion 1. In what areas of your spiritual life do you need growth? 2. How can you participate in the exp…
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239. Putting the Word of God on Your Walls - The Christian Poster Company. In todays episode we speak with Nick Radcliffe from thechristianpostercompany.com about the insperation behind his amazing poster designs. https://thechristianpostercompany.com/ @thechristianpostercompany.com Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com…
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238. Is The Burial Cloth Of Jesus Still With Us? The Shroud Of Turin. Did you know there is a famous contender for the actual burial cloth of Jesus Christ? The Shroud of Turin is a linen cloth bearing the image of a crucified man. For centuries, it has been at the center of one of Christianity's most enduring mysteries. This ancient artifact has ge…
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237. Have You Counted The COST Of Discipleship Recently? It costs us to follow Jesus and if it doesn’t, we must ask ourselves, are we really living how Jesus asks us to. In this episode, we come back to this idea of asking ourselves, is there somewhere in my life I need to be costing the cost of following Jesus. Join our lent Whats App group… https…
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236. Is the phrase "Love is Love" true, and is God really love. This week, we tackle a deep question: Who gets to decide what love really means? The phrase 'Love is Love' has spread widely throughout our culture in recent years, but where did this idea come from? We'll look at whether this view matches what the Bible teaches about love, or if it's …
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235. A Biblical Theology of Neurodivergence. This week's episode dives into the fascinating world of neurodivergence through a biblical lens, exploring how God's creative design includes and celebrates different ways of thinking and processing. We unpack how neurodivergence isn't just a modern phenomenon but a reflection of divine diversity, from G…
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234. What is Baptism, When Did It Start And How Does It Work? In this episode, we explore what is baptism, the history of it dating back to 1200 BCE and how it works theologically. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here...https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/…
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233. What We Think We Need and What We Actually Need. In this episode we will be looking at the story of the Exodus, specifically the but about God’s provision of food. We can often think we know better than God when it comes to our needs, but maybe God has a bigger and better plan. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com…
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232. Interview with Matt Sleeth MD on the planet and emotional well being. Matt Sleeth was living the American dream as a medical chief of staff until the increasing number of chronic illnesses he was witnessing gave him a new environmental awareness. In this podcast we explore the connection between physical, emotional and spiritual well being. To…
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231. Interview with Rev. Dr. Steve Walton on the book of Acts Rev. Dr Steve Walton has written the first part of an epic commentary on the Book of Acts published by Word Bibical Commentary. These are Cris’ favourite commentaries and he has been waiting for this to come out for 25 years. In this episode, Steve walks us through some of his own learni…
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230. Interview with Marie Aitken about how to keep talking about Jesus simple. This is a great interview with Marie Aitken about her new book Keep It Simple: How to share your Jesus story with clarity and confidence. Its a great book whats well worth checking out. Marie Aitken is head of England at Alpha UK, a wife and mum of two. In this interview…
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229. When Did Jesus Become God? This week we dive deep into the historical and theological origins of Jesus' divinity. Far from being a political invention by Constantine in 325 AD, our investigation reveals that early Christians were already declaring Jesus as divine decades before the Council of Nicaea. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https…
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228. Mirror Before Sword: The Power of Self-Reflection "Before you use God's Word as a SWORD, use it first as a MIRROR" In this episode, we look at the importance of seeing the Bible first as a mirror to ourselves before we use it as a sword against anyone else. Questions for Self-Examination: Use Scripture as your mirror, asking "How does this pas…
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227. Dez Brown - Convicted or Condemned to Forgiven and Free. Dez Brown is the CEO and Founder of Spark2Life. Dez founded and has pioneered the Spark2Life project since 2006 while leading a large inner-city youth ministry with 80+ in attendance. Dez is a reformed offender is married with four adult children; he has an autobiography – ‘Convicted or …
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226. Are the Ten Commands Really Rules And Not Just Ten Outcomes? In this episode, we take a look at the Ten Commandments. In recent years there has been some teaching on the commands that questions if they are commands or rules but maybe outcomes or promises. In this episode we look at why we have the name Ten Commandments, what they are and how b…
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225. It Turns Out People Are Far More Interested In Jesus Than You Think. Interview With Dr Rachel Jordan-Wolf.
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225. It Turns Out People Are Far More Interested In Jesus Than You Think. Interview With Dr Rachel Jordan-Wolf. This is a confidence-building episode. In this episode, we talk with Dr Rachel Jordan-Wolf about the talking Jesus research, which shares some amazing news for any Christian hoping to share their faith. Dr Rachel Jordan-Wolf is the execut…
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224. What will heaven be like and what will God look like? In this episode, we explore some big ideas of what we imagine when we think of heaven and God. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here...https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-ref…
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223. Do not ask me to obey. We don’t like to be told to obey someone do we. So why is it that we find it hard to obey and why does God want us to obey? These are all great questions we will expore in this weeks episode. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here...…
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On this GUEST episode of Disciples Make, Corban interviews Brady Holcomb, a union gaffer and aspiring DP based in Atlanta. Brady has worked in many commercials and narrative projects in and around Atlanta and in this episode Corban goes as far back as Brady's childhood as we learn about his life, how he got to this point in his career and his relat…
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