Ephesiology [n. Ih·f·z·äl]: The Study Of A Movement

On this week’s podcast, hear what Matt Till is doing at Restoration Church. It isn’t perfect, but they are seeing a community committed to prayer, Scripture, fellowship, worship, and missions. Join our podcasters to learn more about Restoration Church. To comment on this episode and future episodes, be sure to login. Find Us On: Search “Ephesiology” onContinue reading Ep 38: Restoration Church →

In our continuing study of a New Testament movement, we ask the question, “What did the movement look like?” Join our podcasters as they explore the anatomy of the movement in Ephesus and its impact on the Roman province of Asia. Interested in more? Check out the Movement Maturity Matrix. To comment on this episodeContinue reading Ep 37: The Anatomy of a Movement →

Defining “disciple” and “discipleship” presents interesting issues in contemporary Christianity. Join our podcasters as they look at the New Testament understanding of what it means to be a disciple in the second of a two part discussion. Their study of the early Christian movements highlights several key characteristics for what it means to be aContinue reading Ep 36: Maturing Disciples of a movement, Part 2 →

“We are perfectly designed to achieve what we are seeing.” Join us as we explore this profound statement in our interview with Alan Hirsch. Alan is one of the leading movement thinkers who believes that our movement rhetoric is beginning to see fruit. Among our topics: rediscovering the apostle, prophet, and evangelist; paradigm shifts; identifyingContinue reading Ep 35: Interview with Alan Hirsch →

What kind of leader will it take to see more churches start in the United States? Join our podcasters as we talk with Jeff Christopherson, a self-identified serial church planter. He and Ed Stetzer started the Send Institute with a focus on the future of church planting in North America. Jeff helps us unpack 10Continue reading Ep 34: Interview with Jeff Christopherson →

Ephesiology Podcast is back with season 2. Join our podcasters as they reflect on last year, look forward to the release of the book Ephesiology: The Study of the Ephesian Movement on Leap Day, and dream about 2020. To comment on this episode and future episodes, be sure to login. Find Us On: Search “Ephesiology”Continue reading Ep 33: Happy New Year →

The reaction to Mark Galli’s editorial in Christianity Today reveals how polarized the current political climate is in the United States. Some question his motives and others wonder what has taken so long. There are as many loud evangelical voices of dissent as there are of support for Galli’s call for President Trump’s removal from office. TheContinue reading Ep 32: The End of Evangelicalism →

Have you ever wondered about the origins of Christmas and the traditions celebrated in Western cultures? Join our podcasters as they talk about the new book, Unwrapping the First Christmas, and begin to peel back the layers of traditions that have come to define the Western celebrations of Christmas. To comment on this episode and futureContinue reading Ep. 31: Unwrapping the First Christmas →

Kanye West’s release of his latest album, Jesus is King, has grabbed the attention of Christians and critics. Join our podcasters with special guest Arman Sheffey as they discuss the album and the Sunday Service. To comment on this episode and future episodes, be sure to login. Find Us On: Search “Ephesiology” on your preferredContinue reading Ep. 30: Jesus is King →

Are buildings, butts in seats, and bucks the measure of success for the church today? What about transformation of lives resulting in cultural impact? Join us as we continue our conversation on the state of the church in America. Keelan Cook joins our podcast to help us think through the shift needed for gospel impact.Continue reading Ep 29: The State of the Church in America – Part 2 →

Defining “disciple” and “discipleship” presents interesting issues in contemporary Christianity. Join our podcasters as they look at the New Testament understanding of what it means to be a disciple. Their study of the early Christian movements highlights several key characteristics for what it means to be a follower of Christ. To comment on this episodeContinue reading Ep 28: Maturing Disciples in a Movement, Part 1 →

The growth of the church will rise and fall on leadership and having the right team will position the church for continued growth. Join us in the riveting episode when our podcasters unpack the roles of apostles, prophets, evangelists, and shepherd-teachers. Leadership in the church in Ephesus adopted forms from the culture that contributed toContinue reading Ep 27: Leading a Movement, Part 2 →

Join us for our next episode where we introduce the first of a multi-part series on leadership. Our podcasters are wrestling with the type of leadership that propelled the church on God’s mission of more people following Jesus. In this episode, we begin to look at Paul’s leadership. Was he a strategist? A lone ranger?Continue reading Ep 26: Leading a Movement, Part 1 →

What is the state of the church in America? Join our podcasters as they reflect on their participation at a recent Church Planting think tank held at Wheaton College with the Send Institute. In spite of the decline of the church in the US, there is hope for a future movement of multiplying disciples. ToContinue reading Ep 25: The State of the Church in America →

We so thoroughly enjoyed our interview with Dave Carter that we had to continue talking about issues he is helping us wrestle through. Join us for a continued discussion on strategies, Paul, and church planting movements. To comment on this episode and future episodes, be sure to login. Find Us On: Search “Ephesiology” on yourContinue reading Ep 24: More on Carter and CPM →

We are excited to have Dave Carter as our guest on this week’s podcast. As a missionary in Chad, Dave brings some perspective that will help the Western church think about what it means to sacrifice in the midst of challenging ministry situations. To comment on this episode and future episodes, be sure to login.Continue reading Ep 23: Interview with Dave Carter →

For decades, church planting has been touted as one of the most effective strategies to reach the lost. However, our podcasters are asking, “Is CPM a strategy or a result?” Join us as we search for the biblical command to church plant and re-orient our focus on Jesus as the head of the church. ToContinue reading Ep 22: Is CPM a Strategy? →

The early Christian movement was uniquely diverse, but not without its problems. Join our podcasters and special guest Pastor Devlin Scott as they unpack Ephesians 2 and its implication for ministry today. To comment on this episode and future episodes, be sure to login. Discussion Forum Find Us On: Search “Ephesiology” on your preferred podcastContinue reading Ep 21: The Movement and Ethnic Diversity, Part 2 →

The early Christian movement was uniquely diverse, but not without its problems. Join our podcasters and special guest Pastor Devlin Scott as they unpack Ephesians 2 and its implication for ministry today. To comment on this episode and future episodes, be sure to login. Discussion Forum Find Us On: Search “Ephesiology” on your preferred podcastContinue reading Ep 20: The Movement and Ethnic Diversity →

What is God’s will? In this episode, our podcasters attempt to tackle one of the most important questions in the Christian life. Join them as they look at Ephesians chapter 1 and discuss this essential question. To comment on this episode and future episodes, be sure to login. Discussion Forum Find Us On: Search “Ephesiology”Continue reading Ep 19: God’s Will →