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.

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All Change: Unlocking Kingdom Potential. A Conversation With Rich Robinson

In this episode, Brian Johnson sits down with global movement leader Rich Robinson to talk about his new book All Change: Unlocking Kingdom Potential in a World We Weren’t Prepared For. Together, they explore the importance of reimagining church, embracing disruption, and following Jesus' model of growth through four key phases: Dream, Discover, Design, and Deploy. Rich shares wisdom from two decades of coaching disciple-making movements across the globe—and why this message matters now more than ever.

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Continuing the Missionary Pathway Journey

Corey and Brian wrap up the Missionary Pathway series with the final tool: What’s Next? Whether you've completed a Missionary Pathway training or are simply looking to continue growing as a disciple maker, this episode explores practical steps for ongoing fruitfulness in mission.

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Navigating Gospel Conversations

In this episode, Corey Ozbun and Corey McElvain (Corey squared!) dive into one of the most critical tools for disciple-makers: Gospel Conversations. How do you move conversations from casual to meaningful to spiritual? The Coreys introduce the F.R.O.G. framework (Friends, Recreation, Occupation, Goals) to help you intentionally navigate relational evangelism without making it weird.

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Finding Persons of Peace

In this episode, Brian and Corey break down the importance of identifying Persons of Peace—those spiritually open and relationally connected individuals who are key to multiplying the good news of Jesus. Rooted in Luke 10, this concept is essential for disciple-makers who want to see gospel movements spread in their neighborhoods, workplaces, and beyond.

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