The Catalytic Podcast

Episode 41: A Message for Ministry Professionals.. And an Encouragement!

In this episode, our President and Founder, Mike Falkenstine, talks directly to those who have a deep heart for the Global Lost, and gives some encouragement in light of the lack of interest among the general Christian population. Enjoy, then share!

Episode 40: Assurance against ‘Away From Me, I Never Knew You’

In this episode, Mike talks us through the Matthew 7 passage where Jesus tells us that some people who think they are entering the Kingdom of Heaven will not enter. What does this passage mean and how can we be sure that we are not among those who will hear 'Away from me, I never knew you.'

Episode 39: Encouraging Pastors Toward a Biblical Way

In this episode, our President Mike Falkenstine talks directly to pastors who are struggling with depression and feeling overwhelmed in their ministry. Mike encourages pastors to find a different way to do their ministry... a more biblical way! Here's the Tony Morgan article Mike mentions: https://shorturl.at/fkU68 Todd Wagner's book can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Come-See-Everything-Wanted-Place/dp/0781414881 Mike's book on the 6 Marks of a Church that makes disciples can be found here, and is a great tool for an elder team to go through together: https://www.amazon.com/Keeping-Watch-Over-Souls-Disciples/dp/1733628312

Episode 38: On Being a Church that Makes Disciples

In this episode, Mike takes us through Chapter 3 of his book, Being and Making Disciples in the Western Church. Mike reads a bit from the book and gives 5 attributes of a Church that is Making Disciples that Make Disciples. Great episode for both Church leaders and church members. Enjoy, then share!

Episode 37: On Being a Church that Makes Disciples

In this episode, Mike walks us through the contrast between Jesus' command for us all to 'Go and Make Disciples' and recounts the top four reasons most Churches don't have a disciple making strategy. In the end, he gives some 'tips and tricks' for pastors to turn their churches toward becoming a church that makes disciples.