Episode 10: Becoming a Family That Thrives with Mike and Kim Farag

How InStep Equips Everyday People to Offer Emotional & Spiritual Care w/ Mike & Carol Grubbs

What if every small group, business, or neighborhood had someone equipped to walk with people through emotional and spiritual struggles—before it ever gets to crisis? That’s the power of InStep, a strategic partner of Fully Alive. In this episode, Brian Phipps sits down with longtime friends Mike and Carol Grubbs, founders of InStep. Together, they unpack how this training equips ordinary people to provide frontline care—without needing to be licensed professionals. Whether you're a church leader, business owner, or simply someone who wants to care better for the people in your life, this conversation is for you. What You’ll Learn: * Why emotional healing is often a prerequisite for effective discipleship * The two “bottomless pits” driving our unhealthy behaviors—and how Jesus fills them * How InStep training works (format, timing, cost, and follow-up support) * How to integrate InStep into your small groups, staff teams, or community * Inspiring stories of transformation from both helpers and those helped Guest Info: 🎙️ Mike Grubbs – Founder, InStep Ministry, Counselor, Professor, Author 🎙️ Carol Grubbs – InStep Administrator & Facilitator of Care 📚 Books by Mike Grubbs: * Broken Chains * Top-Down Thinking in a Bottom-Up World * The River: A Christian Narrative Resources & Links: 🔗 Join the InStep Community on the Fully Alive App [https://app.gofullyalive.com/share/nliFpxRTgCVv0DFY?utm_source=manual] 📅 Sign up for the next InStep Training: August 15–16 or October 10–11 📩 Contact Carol directly via the Fully Alive app for registration info 📘 Read the Fully Alive eBook by Brian Phipps: Available free in the app 💡 Take your GPS Assessment at giftpassionstory.com [https://giftpassionstory.com] Partner With Us: Fully Alive is building an army of everyday disciple-makers and care-givers. If you’re a pastor, network leader, or business owner looking to multiply spiritual and emotional vitality in your context, consider becoming a Strategic Partner with us. 🌐 Learn more: disciplesmade.com/partnership [https://www.disciplesmade.com/partnership] 🤝 Let's build a Fully Alive movement—together. Subscribe & Share: If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Your support helps others discover the Fully Alive life Jesus offers.

Episode 11: Living With Intention w/ Christian and Cheryl Fisher

Join Brian Phipps, Founder of Disciples Made, for an inspiring conversation with Christian and Cheryl Fisher as they take us behind the scenes of their intentional family life. From navigating the joys and challenges of adoption to integrating new family dynamics, the Fishers share how their faith shapes their parenting, decision-making, and values. You’ll hear practical insights on how they approach homeschooling, church involvement, and leadership, all while staying connected to each other and their community. They dive deep into why emotional intelligence matters, how starting small leads to big growth, and what it means to truly add value to others. Whether you’re a parent, leader, or simply someone striving to live intentionally, this episode is packed with wisdom, real-life lessons, and a reminder that living fully alive is both a journey and a daily choice. Don’t miss it!   ------- Want to take your next step in Living Fully Alive? Pick your discipleship journey at gofullyalive.com!

Episode 10: Becoming a Family That Thrives with Mike and Kim Farag

Brian Phipps sits down with Mike and Kim Farag of Fervor Marketing [https://createfervor.com/] to explore their journey through marriage, parenting, and business. They share powerful insights on building intentional relationships, navigating communication challenges, and understanding the impact of family dynamics. From the value of premarital counseling to creating rhythms like reading together and regular check-ins, the Farags offer practical wisdom for couples looking to thrive. Whether it’s tackling conflict, managing finances, or sharing personal stories to inspire others, this conversation is packed with lessons to help couples build stronger, more vibrant connections.     Connect with Mike and Kim at Fervor Marketing [https://createfervor.com/], Kansas City, MO   Need a short-term rental space in KCMO? Check out The Bonhoeffer [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bonhoeffer/]     Ready to join our community? Click here to access our resources and join others in living more Fully Alive.  [https://app.gofullyalive.com/] DisciplesMade.com [http://disciplesmade.com/] GoFullyAlive.com [https://gofullyalive.com/]

Episode 9: Your Personal Mission and Vision Statement

Ready to reshape how you think about & engage disciple-making & leadership development? Join us August 29, 2024 at our Work Smarter Not Harder Webinar. Sign up by clicking here.  [https://app.gofullyalive.com/plans/1430622]   In this conversation, Brian Phipps and Craig Jordison discuss the importance of having a personal vision and mission statement. They explore the process of creating these statements and how they can guide individuals in their personal and professional lives. Craig shares his experience with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) and how it has shaped his personal vision and mission statement. They explore the role of life experiences and daily scripture engagement in shaping one's beliefs and actions. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-awareness and understanding of one's spiritual gifts in the process of building a personal mission statement. Ready to discover your Gift, Passion, and Calling? Take the FREE GPS assessment in the Fully Alive App.  [https://app.gofullyalive.com/posts/assessments-gps-assessment]   Take the "MyImpact Equation" to measure your growth in Character & Calling. The results of this assessment will help you determine a next step for growth.  [https://app.gofullyalive.com/posts/assessments-myimpact-equation]   Ready to join our community? Click here to access our resources and join others in living more Fully Alive.  [https://app.gofullyalive.com/about] DisciplesMade.com [http://DisciplesMade.com] GoFullyAlive.com [https://gofullyalive.com/]

Episode 8: Navigating Church Hurt

How do you keep living Fully Alive when “church hurt” knocks you down? Church hurt is a popular term used to describe the pain people feel when they experience some form of rejection, neglect, or even abuse from leaders in a church. And while the church certainly isn’t the only institution where people experience pain like this, Jesus’ church leaders should be leading from a place of humility, compassion, and grace… all marks of Jesus’ character. In today's episode Brian Phipps chats with his longtime friend, Rex Otey. Rex has offered to share how this “church hurt” affected him, and how Jesus, in spite of it, never stopped pursuing him.  Who do you need on your journey to live well? Start the free “Who Do I Need On The Journey” Course by clicking here. [https://app.gofullyalive.com/posts/explore-level-courses-who-do-i-need-on-the-journey] It is only 4 sessions long and will help you develop the 360 degree support system you need to help you live more fully alive. Join our community by going to app.gofullyalive.com or by searching "Fully Alive by Disciples Made" in the app store or google play.