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  • Episode 71 - What Does Digital Discipleship Look Like?

    Episode 71 - What Does Digital Discipleship Look Like?
    Oct 28 2025

    In today’s episode we continue our discussion of Digital Discipleship in today’s church. Charla is asking more questions around this topic like how do we use social media for more than just marketing and how do we get started implementing a digital discipleship strategy. Mark shares several examples of how to use tools to connect and some simple, specific ideas to get started.


    We hope this discussion sparks some ideas and interest to explore some new strategies. In today’s culture, if we are going to meet people where they are, then we have to be equipped to connect and engage with them online. Please share your questions or how we can help in developing your own digital strategy.


    Resources mentioned in the Episode:

    Mark Wilson: mark@churchcmo.com

    Churchcmo.com

    Book a Call with Mark

    Follow Mark and ChurchCMO on Linkedin, Instagram, and Facebook


    Digital Discipleship with Ann Bosarge: https://freshexpressions.com/2025/04/14/digital-discipleship-with-anne-bosarge

    Latter Day Saints Central CA Case Study: https://www.dmissionary.com/post/case-study-analysis-of-the-central-california-conference-s-digital-evangelism-approach
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    32 min
  • Episode 70: What is Digital Discipleship Anyway?

    Episode 70: What is Digital Discipleship Anyway?
    Oct 14 2025

    Does the phrase “Digital Discipleship” give you pause, heart burn, or even flat out fear?


    New technology, like Artificial Intelligence, is grabbing the headlines every day. But we as the church got forced into this fray five and a half years ago when the COVID Pandemic shut down our world. How does all this fit in the church, or even yet, should we allow these technologies into the church?


    In today’s episode, we discussed what is digital discipleship in the church in the first of two episodes on this topic. Mark turns to reigns over to Charla to interview him about her questions regarding Digital Discipleship. In this first part of the conversation, Mark and Charla identify what is digital discipleship in definition and in practice. They also explore what digital discipleship looks like in real life and the tools of the trade.


    Resources mentioned in the Episode:

    Mark Wilson: mark@churchcmo.com

    Churchcmo.com

    Book a Call with Mark

    Follow Mark and ChurchCMO on Linkedin, Instagram, and Facebook


    SOURCES:

    Pew Research: https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2023/06/02/online-religious-services-appeal-to-many-americans-but-going-in-person-remains-more-popular/

    Barna Research: https://www.barna.com/research/christians-discipleship-community/

    Lifeway Research: https://research.lifeway.com/2024/09/12/small-groups-remain-key-aspect-of-churches-discipleship-ministry/
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    34 min
  • Episode 69 - We are back and it wasn't easy!

    Episode 69 - We are back and it wasn't easy!
    Sep 30 2025

    We are BACK! After a Spring and Summer sabbatical, Charla and I are returning to the podcast to bring you more insight and ideas for proactive disciple making in today’s church.

    In today’s episode, we discussed the challenges we faced in returning to the podcast after an absence and compared it to the issues our people face in returning to worship. Shockingly, they were quite similar as were the emotions involved. The point is that we need to make sure we are welcoming and hospitable not only to visitors but also our own people that have sporadic attendance patterns.

    How do we ensure our people are being kind and welcoming to their peers? We have to teach, train, and remind them! Listen to Charla and Mark as they discuss these roadblocks and issues we face in attending church.


    Resources mentioned in the Episode:

    • Mark Wilson: mark@churchcmo.com
    • Churchcmo.com
    • Book a Call with Mark
    • Follow Mark and ChurchCMO on Linkedin, Instagram, and Facebook
    • “In the Sandbox: podcast on Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, Audacy
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    35 min
  • Podcast Episode 68 - Discipling Student Athletes

    Podcast Episode 68 - Discipling Student Athletes
    Mar 17 2025
    Have you ever wondered about an athlete’s motivation to kneel in the end zone after scoring a touchdown? Or giving “glory to God” in the post game interview? In today’s episode we talk with someone who has a definite influence on these behaviors. Teg Tegelar is the Athletes in Action Sports Chaplain for the University of Tennessee. Teg and his team has discipled student athletes from all sports at UT for the past 28 years. Teg talks with us about the challenges he faces with student athletes, their approach to discipling them, and some of the fruits they have seen in their efforts. ChurchCMO Website: https://churchcmo.com/ Email Mark: Mark@churchcmo.com If you would like to support Teg’s Ministry at UT, reach out to him: Teg’s Email: teg@athletesinaction.org If you would like to learn more about Athletes in Action at a campus near you: Athletes in Action: https://athletesinaction.org/
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    42 min
  • Episode 67 - A View from the Pew

    Episode 67 - A View from the Pew
    Mar 11 2025
    In today's episode we have the first of hopefully many future conversations with church folks that are proactive in their own discipleship and disciple making. Mark and Charla talk with David Childress, Lay Leader of Middlebrook Pike UMC in Knoxville, TN. David shares the source of his passion and drive for following Jesus and walking alongside others on their journey. The point that David makes clearly and demonstrates often is that the key to discipleship is being in community with other followers. And along with that idea, he shares that the key to disciple making is building relationships. In both instances, we must be transparent and somewhat vulnerable to the people that we hold and hold us accountable in love. ChurchCMO Website: https://churchcmo.com/ Email Mark: Mark@churchcmo.com Middlebrook Pike UMC: https://www.middlebrookpike.com/
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    35 min
  • Episode 66 - Other Hosts Discussing Proactive Disciple Making

    Episode 66 - Other Hosts Discussing Proactive Disciple Making
    Feb 24 2025
    Today's conversation highlights some new voices discussing Proactive Disciple Making. They reference Mark's book and some other sources for their conversation. Stay tuned until the end for Mark's reveals the identity of these guest hosts. We think you will be surprised! RESOURCES ChurchCMO Website: https://churchcmo.com/ Notebook LM: notebooklm.google.com Email Mark: Mark@churchcmo.com
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    26 min
  • Episode 65 - Disciple the Family

    Episode 65 - Disciple the Family
    Feb 3 2025
    In today's episode, Mark and Charla have a conversation around a Christianity Today article on discipling the family today. What is the church's role in the spiritual formation and what does it look like are just a couple of the questions that our dynamic duo tackle. It's an important part of our mission as the church, to equip our parents and others to disciple their families and each other outside the church walls. Take a listen and feel free to share your thoughts and ideas in the comments. ChurchCMO Website: https://churchcmo.com/ Email Mark: Mark@churchcmo.com CT Article https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/01/disciple-kids-help-parents-church-programs-family/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Immigrant%20Churches%20and%20Ministries%20Spin%20into%20Uncertainty%20%7C%20Trump%20Pushes%20Ukraine%20Deal%3A%20CT%20Daily&utm_campaign=CT%20Daily%20Briefing%20-%2001-28-2025&vgo_ee=TBPjZJCRJyjVipYbQo6puSNvd33ipQ5yYjf7kSCInTOjIQ%3D%3D%3ABqx0NgH4jAU6vg2xzH%2BTEmU09LWyuI%2F9 Designer Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/Designer-Jesus-Lifestory-Leonard-Sweet-ebook/dp/B0CW1FTHMH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12KGR0KEOM1J8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ytCx2QN8JoNqQdbxkTon3ZeFJGVAR97zAXVnBxcFtrhS3eozvy72WetqNu8cm0vCvUBHUfjF6qsOHNKSEYqQ0PVbBEROPcFSUr8YCmhFz6B42NSVSk4e-GSo5Dj57jRqGuOH_rB4Ljf-GkS4yEscX25hZK0tANcUtlEWxuzvsw8NXm0RbiJvOeQg9hlvrbkv.hCRIzPdG185QKO-VJtSmyGPg50Gjs2Ja7ieA1sOt3v8&dib_tag=se&keywords=designer+jesus+leonard+sweet&qid=1738691189&sprefix=designer+Jesus%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-1
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    31 min
  • Episode 64 - Are you making changes in 2025?

    Episode 64 - Are you making changes in 2025?
    Jan 14 2025
    Since this is the first new podcast episode of 2025, Charla and I wanted to have a conversation for those of you who want to do some new things this year. We will ask and answer some of the questions you should consider if you are thinking about rebooting or reenergizing your discipleship mission. What are things we should consider to get started making changes or even just tweaks? Where do we find resources to support our efforts? And other pertinent queries to guide us and hopefully propel our churches into more engaged and engaging discipleship cultures. RESOURCES Find Practicing the Way, Designer Jesus, and Proactive Disciple Making on Amazon. The Rooted Network: https://www.experiencerooted.com/ ChurchCMO Website: https://churchcmo.com/ Barna Research Group: https://www.barna.com/ UMC Discipleship Ministries: https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/ Email Mark: Mark@churchcmo.com
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    30 min