KCU Podcast
Discover how to live as everyday disciple-makers in Kansas City and beyond. Through real stories, practical tools, and inspiring conversations, we equip you to Get to Know KCU, Train as Missionaries, and Multiply Disciple-Makers. Join us as we explore what it means to bring the beauty, justice, and Good News of Jesus to where you live, work, learn, and play.
Think Extended Spiritual Family, Don’t think “Church”
In the final episode of this nine-part paradigm shift series, Brian and Cory explore one of the most foundational—and often most misunderstood—concepts in disciple-making movements: reimagining church as extended spiritual family. Rather than starting with forms, buildings, or programs, they challenge us to begin with identity—who we are as the people of God—and to build spiritual families that multiply and transform neighborhoods and networks.
Think Viral Multiplication, Don’t Think Only Addition
In this episode of the KC Underground Podcast, Corey and Brian explore the eighth paradigm shift in disciple-making: moving from a mindset of addition to one of multiplication. They unpack what it means to build ecosystems and movements that embrace exponential growth, where everyday people are empowered, rapidly mobilized, and sent out to make disciples who make disciples.
Multiplying Disciples in Groups (Not Just One-on-One)
In this episode, Corey and Brian dive into another key paradigm shift for disciple-making movements: multiplying disciples in groups rather than focusing solely on one-on-one discipleship.
Ordinary People are the Primary Workers
Brian and Cory continue the Nine Paradigm Shifts for Disciple-Making Movements, focusing on the shift from "Send the Expert" to "Send the Ordinary and Willing." Throughout history, the Gospel has spread through ordinary people, not just trained leaders. This episode explores how embracing the "idiot" approach (yes, really) fuels movement and multiplication.
Shift 4—Discovery-Based Learning Over Lecture-Based Teaching
Shift from lecture-based teaching to discovery-based disciple-making! Learn how Jesus led through questions, experience, and real-life mission.
Shift 3—Obedience-Based Disciple-Making
Shift to obedience-based disciple making! Explore how responding to Jesus with your life, not just knowledge, creates movement-minded disciples.
Shift 2—Disciple-Making Within Existing Networks
Cory and Brian dive into the second paradigm shift in disciple-making: planting the gospel within existing networks of relationships. They explore why starting where people already are—family, friends, workplaces—is key to seeing generational growth and gospel multiplication.
Paradigm Shift 1: From Human Strategy to Extraordinary Prayer and Fasting
Brian and Cory dive deep into the first paradigm shift: "Don't think human strategy is the power. Think extraordinary prayer and fasting is the power." This foundational shift in mindset aligns our hearts and actions with God’s movement, both globally and locally.