Show Notes for The Ministry Growth Show
Featuring Brian Fisher from Soil and Roots
Summary
In this episode of The Ministry Growth Show, host Zach Leighton interviews Brian Fisher, the founder of Soil and Roots. They discuss the importance of storytelling in discipleship and how exploring our own stories can lead to healing and growth. They also touch on the challenges faced by the modern church in understanding the depth of discipleship and the impact of culture on our understanding of self and God.
Guests
- Brian Fisher: Founder of Soil and Roots
Topics discussed
- The importance of storytelling in discipleship
- The challenges faced by the modern church in understanding discipleship
- The impact of culture on our understanding of self and God
- The formation gap, the discipleship dilemma, and the forgotten kingdom
- How exploring our stories can lead to healing and growth
Key takeaways
- Storytelling has significant implications for disciple making and can lead to healing and growth.
- The modern church often focuses on doctrine alone and overlooks the comprehensive journey of discipleship.
- Exploring our own stories and understanding our hearts is essential for becoming more like Jesus.
- The church has lost the art of storytelling due to the influence of the Enlightenment and the age of rationality.
- Small faith communities can provide a safe space for exploring and sharing our stories, leading to healing and transformation.
Notable quotes
- “We have become victims of the poor, corrupting pieces of the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution.” – Brian Fisher
- “We need to go back in order to move forward with Jesus.” – Brian Fisher
Entities mentioned
- Soil and Roots
- Soil and Roots Podcast
- Rene Descartes
- Rod Dreher
- Dallas Willard – The Great Omission
Keywords
storytelling, discipleship, church, culture, formation gap, discipleship dilemma, forgotten kingdom, healing, growth, small faith community, doctrine, Enlightenment, Industrial Revolution, grace
Call to action
Are you feeling stuck in your discipleship journey? Are you longing for something more in your Christian life? Explore the power of storytelling and the impact it can have on your spiritual growth. Listen to this episode of The Ministry Growth Show to gain valuable insights and discover the importance of exploring your own story in the context of a small faith community. Don’t settle for surface-level Christianity – dive deep into your story and experience the transformative power of Jesus in your life. Listen now!
