Intimacy with Christ: The Core of Transformative Discipleship

Guests Neil and Dana Gamble speak to the More Disciples team about the importance of developing intimate relationships to disciple-making efforts. They share their own experiences in promoting discipleship around the world, emphasizing the significance of personal transformation, love, faith, and the necessity to have God as the root drive in one's life. They also discuss the challenges and changes faced by the church, particularly in North America, and underscore the need to move away from a religion-focused approach to one based on relationships and the teachings of Christ. Based on their experiences, they encourage the restoration of God's kingdom through personal commitment and smaller church groups that promote deep, meaningful interactions. 00:01 Introduction and Welcome to the Podcast 00:24 Guest Introductions and Initial Discussions 00:41 The Journey of Dana and Neil Gamble 04:15 The Concept of Discipleship 07:28 Neil's Personal Journey and Relationship with God 13:38 Dana's Personal Journey and Finding Her Voice 19:39 Changes in the Church and the Importance of Discipleship 24:18 The Power of Love and Intimacy in Discipleship 27:04 The Power of Youth in House Churches 27:43 The Impact of Discipleship on Young Families 28:27 The Simplicity of Discipleship 28:46 The Role of Jesus in Our Lives 29:02 The Power of Prayer in Everyday Life 29:27 The Importance of Jesus in Our Daily Lives 30:37 The Power of Intimacy with God 31:30 The Role of Vulnerability and Trust in Discipleship 31:42 The Practicality of Discipleship 34:22 The Importance of Jesus as the Root Drive 35:37 The Power of Passion in Discipleship 38:14 The Power of Relationship in Discipleship 40:58 The Importance of Refocusing on Relationship with God 42:44 The Cost of Not Pursuing Intimacy with God 44:34 Closing Remarks and Prayer 45:11 The Power of Prayer and Intimacy with God