Seeking the City Podcast
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Seeking the City Podcast
Dave Lewis | Relationship Health & Healing in Discipleship Ministries
In this episode of the Seeking the City podcast, host Mark Taylor engages in a deep conversation with David Lewis, founder of Basic Idea Ministries. They explore the vital role of relationship health in discipleship, emphasizing the importance of God's love, mentoring, and community. David shares his journey in ministry, the vision behind his work, and practical methods for developing healthy relationships within families and churches. The discussion highlights foundational biblical principles and the transformative power of love in relationships. David also introduces his mentoring model and shares recent testimonies of revival and healing in relationships.
Also in this episode:
- Healthy relationships are foundational to effective discipleship.
- God's love is transformative and should flow through us to others.
- Discipleship is about living out the love of God in practical ways.
- The importance of mentoring in developing leaders.
- Love is the core of all relationships and ministry.
- The Lazarus Principle illustrates as a model for evangelism and discipleship.
- The Two Cups method helps individuals process unresolved hurt and sin.
- The Four E's model provides a framework for establishing ministries.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Seeking the City Podcast
01:29 The Journey of David Lewis
06:49 Vision for Basic Idea Ministries
14:54 Foundational Biblical Principles
21:40 The Great Commission and Discipleship
24:59 The Lazarus Principle in Ministry
33:34 Healing from Past Hurts
36:55 Walking in the Light
40:05 The Importance of Community
45:02 Transforming Emotional Pain
52:04 Empowering Leaders for Discipleship
56:56 The Four E's of Ministry Development
01:06:13 STC Podcast video outro.mp4
Contact Dave Lewis & The Basic Idea Ministries
- Website: https://www.thebasicidea.org
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