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In this episode we had the chance to interview some disciple-makers and ask them some pointed questions. We hope you are encouraged and spurred on by these stories from the harvest!

Original Release Date 2/12/26

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What happens when truth feels slippery, hope feels distant, and the next generation is caught in the middle?

In this episode of Into the Harvest, John sits down with Joel Woodard, author of In Pursuit of a Better World, and Ethan Zimmerman, a disciple-maker working with first responders. Together, they unpack what it means to bring the gospel into a culture shaped by skepticism, uncertainty, and longing for authenticity—the Meta-Modern Generation.

Joel shares the “Islands” analogy he uses in the book to describe the fragmented ways people experience life and identity today—and why we need new maps if we want to bring people to Jesus. Ethan reflects on how the book helped him better love, listen to, and reach people who often live with trauma, doubt, or spiritual disconnection. Whether you’re leading in the church, at home, or in everyday places of life, this episode will equip you to engage with grace and truth, build bridges, and offer lasting hope.

Joel and his wife Amy spent nearly seven years in Slovenia, pioneering youth ministries in two local churches and pouring their lives into the next generation. In 2010 the Lord brought them back to Oregon, where Joel pastored Cornerstone Church in Gresham for nine years and then, starting in 2019, took on the adventure of replanting Hollyview Church in Boring. After more than twenty years of ministry in the Pacific Northwest and Europe, God recently led Joel, Amy, and their family to a fresh chapter in the Carolinas. Today Joel serves with South America Mission, recruiting, equipping, and sending out missionaries who will carry the gospel throughout Latin America for years to come.

During college, God gripped Ethan's heart with a passion to know Christ Jesus, make Him known, and help others do the same. At the same time, Ethan worked as an EMT where God grew in him a desire to see first responders reached and equipped with the hope of the Gospel.

Since graduating college in 2017, Ethan has worked in full time disciple-making ministry. His first four years on staff were spent making disciples among college students in Auckland, New Zealand. Since moving back to the United States in late 2021, the Lord has led Ethan to Portland, OR where God is raising up spiritual generations of disciples of Jesus among first responders.

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In Pursuit of a Better World

The Pathway Series

Original Release Date 1/29/26

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In today’s disciple-making world, it’s easy to drift toward one extreme or the other—too much structure or too much spontaneity. But what if your effectiveness depends on finding a better balance? In this episode, John Snyder interviews disciple-making veteran and author Justin Gravitt, unpacking his deeply insightful piece The Disciple Maker’s Scale. Whether you naturally lean toward intentional tools or relational presence, this conversation will help you identify your tendencies and chart a better path toward fruitfulness.

Resources Mentioned: Justin Gravitt - https://www.justingravitt.com/

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Original Release Date 1/15/26

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🎙️ Season 9 Premiere | Returning to the Call of Christ in 2026 | End of the Harvest Podcast

Happy New Year and welcome to Season 9 of the Into the Harvest Podcast!

🎉 In this special kickoff episode, Andrew and John challenge us all—especially those in ministry—to resist the drift and return to the core mission Jesus gave us: to know Him and to make disciples. With a powerful reminder from 2 Timothy, four essential “snapshots” from Jesus' ministry, and an honest look at why believers often lose focus, this episode will re-center your heart and clarify your purpose heading into 2026.

🔔 What to Expect in Season 9: A renewed call to discipleship Practical frameworks for staying on mission Preview of exciting guests, studies in Colossians and Ephesians, and the launch of Harvest Life—a global online community for disciple-makers

⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 – Introduction + Welcome to Season 9

01:04 – Reflections on 2025 + Podcast Milestone (Ep. 255!)

02:00 – Our Personal Journey Back to the Mission

03:45 – Learning from 2 Timothy: Staying Focused on Jesus

05:30 – Why We Chose “Returning to the Call of Christ” as Our Theme

08:00 – The 4 Vision Snapshots from Jesus

08:34 – 1) The Call of Jesus – Matthew 4:19

09:37 – 2) The Process of Following – Luke 9:23

11:04 – 3) The Goal – Becoming Like Jesus – Luke 6:40

12:00 – 4) The Mission – Matthew 28:18–20

14:09 – Why We Keep Drifting + Jesus' Call to Refocus

16:05 – Clarity Before Activity: Mission is Identity

19:04 – Why Churches and Believers Drift From Mission

22:16 – The Danger of Compartmentalized Faith

25:00 – Jesus’ Everyday Model of Disciple-Making

27:44 – Ordinary Believers, Everyday Places: The Real Mission Field

28:24 – Self-Check: Where Have You Drifted from Jesus’ Mission?

30:00 – Introducing the 4 D’s That Cause Mission Drift

31:00 – Doubt, Distraction, Disconnection & Discouragement

33:55 – How Disconnection and Discouragement Feed Each Other

35:30 – Distraction: The Silent Mission Killer

37:09 – Why We Must Return to the Core Message of Jesus

39:00 – Sneak Peek: Guests & Topics Coming in 2026

40:55 – Preview: Mission Built in Christ, Sent by Christ

42:16 – Harvest Life: Global Online Community Launching Soon

43:00 – Final Encouragement + Call to Prayer & Partnership

📘 Featured Scriptures: Matthew 4:19 | Luke 9:23 | Luke 6:40 | Matthew 28:18–20 2 Timothy | John 5:39–40 | 1 Corinthians 14:8 | Matthew 9

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Book Recommendation: Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman

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We have an important ministry update regarding our year-end fundraising campaign! We're aiming to raise $60,000 by December 31st, and your support for this nonprofit fundraising effort is vital. With a matching grant available, your charity through this initiative can go twice as far.

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If we relegate discipleship to preaching and pastoring, we will be stifling the growth of those we're discipling. Jesus modeled a kind of parenting with His disciples, and if Jesus did it, it's good enough for us. In this episode, Andrew and John talk about the different models of discipleship, and the importance of all of them. They introduce a new acronym - The 3 P's - because they're Andrew and John and they love the acronyms ;)

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

The Pathway Series

Finding Faith – Free Gospel Resource

Discipleship101 - 8 Videos and Discussion Guide

Original Release Date: 11/20/25

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Using tools is not discipleship. But discipleship is easier if we utilize tools. In this episode, Andrew talks to Jim McKnight about the importance of having tools, some of their favorite discipleship tools, and warnings about relying too much on them. If you're a disciple-maker and wanting to see generations, this would be a good episode to watch.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

The Pathway Series

Finding Faith – Free Gospel Resource

Discipleship101 - 8 Videos and Discussion Guide

Form, Function, and Evaluation

NoPlaceLeft Army Short Term Discipleship

Lord Jesus Christ Illustration

3 Measures of Devotion

The Map to Maturity

Book 3: Passing on the Faith

2 Kingdoms Illustration

MAWL Matrix

SeedSower App

Original Release Date: 11/06/25

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Too many people are trying to lead others in discipleship without ever truly walking with them. They’re quick to instruct, but slow to connect. But disciple-making—at its core—is relational. Before you contribute to someone’s spiritual growth, they need to know you’ve spent time with Jesus… and that you actually care about them.

In this episode, Andrew and John unpack a simple but powerful framework: TLC. No, not the 90s band—but the essential relational ingredients for influencing others toward Jesus.

T: Time with Jesus — Do the people you’re leading sense that you walk closely with the Lord? (substance + credibility = fuel)

L: Love for People — Do they feel genuinely known and cared for? (means)

C: Contribution — Only then can you help them grow in faith and obedience. (content + character)

This conversation challenges the idea that training or titles qualify us to disciple others. Instead, it invites us back to the way of Jesus—life-on-life, rooted in love, and shaped by presence.

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Finding Faith – Free Gospel Resource

Discipleship101 - 8 Videos and Discussion Guide

Original Release Date: 10/23/25

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