The Legacy Discipleship Podcast

A very special discussion around the Christmas story from Luke 2:1-20. You'll be encouraged by some of the insights and reminders by Mike and Bill about this greatest story every told.

Bill & Mike talk about what an amazing guy Joseph was and all the cool things we can take away from his story in the first two chapters of Matthew's account of the birth & life of Jesus.

We are called in the Bible to "make disciples" yet many people don't even know what this means much less actually doing it. Bill & Mike discuss the important topic of how we can fulfill the great commission and take discipleship to a "Hole Nuther Level".

Mike & Bill discuss why gratitude and thankfulness are so important in our lives. They also tell a few stories and encourage everyone to really enjoy and appreciate all of their blessings!

The rest of the discussion on this important topic of the importance of the local church in our lives. Many people forgot about church during covid and now it's time to re-visit the idea of church attendance and involvement - taking it to the next level!

Bill & Mike discuss taking "church" to the next level as they continue the "HNL" (Hole Nuther Level) series. Is church attendance a requirement? What are some practical reasons for followers of Jesus to be part of a local church?

What does it look like for us to be "intentional" about our friendships? Mike & Bill discuss how we can be better friends with people, be initiators, encouragers, and in general, take our friendships to the next level.

Bill & Mike discuss how we can be INTENTIONAL with our relationships and friendships, realizing that the Lord has placed people in our lives for a reason.

The guys have a great discussion about leveling up in our relationship with money. This is a topic that Jesus talked about a LOT but I bet you might be surprised by what the Bible says about it.

Bill & Mike discuss the whole topic of work and what it means to be a "light" in your work place. How big a deal is it to have a good work ethic, to have integrity, and be the best co-worker possible? Why does God have you working where you work?

The guys continue to discuss what it looks like to try and have the Lord be the center of your family and specifically what that means for parenting.

In this episode, the guys discuss ways we can effectively grow in our marriages and families. How can we really encourage our spouse to get closer to the Lord and to have God at the center of our marriage?

More of our discussion about ways that we can take our faith to a 'hole nuther level (HNL). You will enjoy part two of this motivating discussion!

Mike & Bill discuss ways that we can take our faith to the next level. It's a fun and motivating discussion about "HNL" (listen to the previous episode) and our walks with Jesus.

Bill & Mike share a few highlights from the summer and discuss Legacy's theme for this next season: HNL - 'hole nuther level. In other words, the idea of "leveling up" in many areas of our life. Taking our faith, our life, our family, our discipleship, etc to a whole new level this year.

Bill and Mike interview Tom Gard. Tom is a pastor who was exposed to the healing power of God. Tom shares some amazing stories of healing. The guys discuss how God could use healing to make disciples.

In this second episode of our "What is a disciplemaker?" series, Mike & Bill discuss the idea that making disciples is best done "in person". It is a personal, relational thing. Making a disciple is not just about passing along some information - it's about showing them and modeling it.

In this first episode of our "What is a disciplemaker" series, Bill & Mike discuss the idea of living life "on purpose" - being intentional with your time. This involves making a choice to live out God's purpose for your life every single day.

People believe that the "Great Commission" is a real thing that Jesus asked us to participate in, but most people have no idea what that really means on a practical, everyday life level. In this episode, Bill & Mike share their best tips on how to really live this out. If you follow the advice in this short video, it will change your life and God will use you to change other's lives.

Mike & Bill dive into what turned out to be some of the last words of Jesus spoken on this earth - the whole idea of carrying on his work in future generations and how that was to take place. This was his "great" commission to his followers which includes us today.

Most people realize it's important for us to have close connections with other people but not many people experience it. In this video, Bill & Mike discuss some of the key factors involved with making real, lasting connections with people.

Most people realize it's important for us to have close connections with other people but not many people experience it. In this video, Bill & Mike discuss some of the key factors involved with making real, lasting connections with people.

Mike & Bill discuss real, practical things you can do to have a genuine, ongoing, meaningful relationship with the Lord. These principles are taken right from their own personal experience and from the Bible.

Bill & Mike discuss the basic idea of why it's the best thing to have a real connection with the Lord and why this makes a great goal for 2023.

Bill & Mike discuss how difficult it actually is to be someone who intentionally builds relationships. You'll hear the best excuses they've ever heard and the biggest challenges that most people face - even extroverts - in being relationship builders. But in the end, the guys want to convince you that it's worth it!

Mike & Bill continue this discussion about the "secret sauce" of Legacy - relationships. This episode looks at some of the practical aspects of HOW to actually be a relational person. They discuss the principles of being intentional, a good listener and watching for divine appointments.

Mike & Bill discuss why we need relationships now so badly in a world that is more connected than ever yet people are more isolated and lonely than ever. How can this be?

Bill & Mike discuss the whole idea of the importance of relationships in every aspect of life and make a case for "relationships" being a critical component of being a "disciple who makes disciples". Prioritizing relationships over programs is the "secret sauce" of Our True Legacy!

What does it mean to encourage people? Why would we encourage people? When do people need to be encouraged? How do we encourage people? Who are we supposed to encourage? How does all this fit in with our theme of being disciples who makes disciples?

Bill & Mike discuss this topic of why it is so important for people to not give up on meeting together in person. Why have people stopped going to church? To Rotary? To social gatherings? Why are so many people living disconnected from each other in real life? How can we develop the habit of reconnecting with people in person even though it is so much easier to NOT? What's the first step to re-engaging?

What does it mean to "spur" people on? Why do people need to be spurred on? How do you spur someone on? Bill & Mike take on a really practical topic - discussing what it looks like to have people in your life who will set an example, provide accountability, and speak the truth in love. We really need each other because when we go it alone it is too easy to follow the path of least resistance which is often not the best path in life.

Mike & Bill discuss this idea of hope and give some pretty compelling reasons why we CAN have hope and what that looks like. This world can seem hopeLESS at times so this episode will be really encouraging to anyone who is looking for some reasons to be "hopeFULL"!

Everyone wants it but few people seem to experience it. Why is it that most of us don't feel close to God? Bill & Mike discuss some of their own experiences of being close to God and how it happened and also talk about what the Bible says about this topic of "drawing near to God". You will definitely be encouraged by this episode!

This is the final episode of our current series asking the question, "What Would Jesus Do?" or "WWJD". The discussion revolves around the topic of money and how would Jesus view money, wealth, excess, generosity, poverty and all of these related issues. Is money bad? Can you honor God and still drive the car of your dreams or live in a nice home? Are we all required to "sell everything and give it to the poor"? Would Jesus use credit cards or have a 401(k)? 

In yet another in our series on "WWJD" - what would Jesus do? - Mike & Bill dive into the whole discussion about singleness, marriage, and divorce. How does Jesus view each of those situations? Is it still important these days to even GET married? Why not just live together? And is living together before you get married ok? How does God view someone who is divorced and remarried? There are so many topics in this overall discussion. You will be challenged and have your thinking on these things stimulated!

In the latest of our series on "WWJD" - what would Jesus do? - Bill & Mike take on some pretty interesting topics around sexuality and the Bible. Is sex bad or biblical? If God created sex why do Christians seem to be so against it? Have we fallen prey to a "slippery slope" of compromising what is sexually healthy or moral? How did Jesus treat adulterers in the Bible? Would Jesus be tempted by pornography? How should we, as disciples of Christ respond to sexual immorality?

This is the latest episode in our WWJD series - "What would Jesus do....?" Mike and Bill dive into the topic of politics and how we can or should/should not engage in the political world today. What does the Bible say about getting involved with politics? How do we decide when or when not to involve ourselves in the political world?

The latest in our "What would Jesus do" (WWJD) series, Bill & Mike discuss a topic that is hardly ever talked about yet is such an amazing principle from the Bible that if understood correctly and really put into practice could change your life. What is it? You'll just have to listen to find out. Might be the best spent 30 minutes of your life!

This is the next episode in our series, WWJD - What would Jesus do? In today's culture with so many options to watch church online, listen to worship music on pandora, audio books, podcasts, and more, why would it still be a big deal to Jesus to have us go to church? And if the New Testament model of the "church" was people meeting in homes then why can't our "small group" be a church? Bill & Mike get into all these topics and more in this important episode!

This is the first in our series of discussions around the question: WWJD - What Would Jesus Do? This is certainly a "hot" topic with many pro's and con's - worth giving it a listen as we delve into the idea of what it means for us as followers of Christ to engage with the world using technology. 

In this new series, Bill & Mike explore contemporary topics and ask the question, WWJD (What would Jesus do)? In THIS episode, they discuss four key questions we should be asking to determine the things we say and the things we do. Super important topic and a must listen discussion! These four questions will be guiding us in the coming episodes as we discuss some big topics!

Mike & Bill have a great conversation about why the Easter Weekend is the most important weekend of the year. On the cross, Jesus said, "It is finished" and on Easter Sunday we celebrate that what he said was true. Most any thoughtful historian would concede the historical life and death of Jesus but the real question is did he come back to life like he claimed he was going to? If he didn't, then we have no hope and Christians are fools. However, if he DID rise from the dead then that changes everything. Is it reasonable to believe in the resurrection? How do we know it's true? Listen and find out!

Bill & Mike discuss the problem of sin in the world and in everyone's individual lives. What actually is sin? What is the result of sin? Who can make it into heaven if we are guilty of sin? What happened on "Good Friday" that changed everything? Jesus said, "It is finished" - what did he mean by that and what was finished?

Bill & Mike discuss the crazy events surrounding the "triumphal entry" into Jerusalem by Jesus. There is so much that is misunderstood about this event that is celebrated worldwide on "Palm Sunday". While the crowd was cheering and worshipping Him, Jesus wept for the lost. While He received the worship as the true God, He knew that in only a few days He would be hanging on a cross. As disciples of Jesus, we need to try and be aware of what God is doing and step into the middle of it. On this day, the disciples did not really understand what was truly happening or was about to take place.

Bill & Mike dive deep into one of the most amazing examples of discipleship in the Bible. In John 11, we learn that Jesus was always teaching his disciples about how and why to trust Him even when things didn't seem to make sense. And then at the very moment when things seemed the saddest, Jesus amazed everyone by performing one of his most dramatic miracles ever! The fallout from this set into motion the final events of Jesus' life and death on the cross. Don't miss this episode!

Bill and Mike finish up their study on the Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert Coleman.  They discuss the central things that help everyone become a disciple who makes disciples.  This podcast summarizes the call to step into and follow Jesus' master plan for evangelizing the world, that they all may know Him.  Hint: It is all about following the mission of Jesus, investing in people and helping move them towards the word.

Bill and Mike talk about the power of multiplication.  We can have a more profound effect by investing in others who will then, in turn, invest in others, than if we ourselves by having shallow relationships with many people.  Our true Legacy will be in the relationships we build through the power of God's Spirit.

Bill and Mike continue looking at The Master Plan of Evangelism.  They look today at supervision, once you have released disciple-makers into the world, how do you keep them on a missional track?  The guys look at how Jesus did it, and some ways that we can stay on track ourselves and help others to do the same.  Because there is a lot of work to do and the workers are few!  We need everyone on deck and we need to find a way to keep them moving forward with sharing the message and power of the gospel with a lost world.

Bill and Mike continue their journey through The Master Plan of Evangelism.  Today, they talk about the power of delegation.  How did Jesus get His disciples to follow in His footsteps and make disciples themselves?  How could we do the same?

Bill and Mike continue their study of The Master Plan of Evangelism. Today they talk about modeling Christ to others.  People are hungry for a life-changing faith to follow, not just a set of propositions to believe.  The way they can experience this life is by followers of Jesus modeling it for them.  The guys talk about how Jesus modeled being a disciple and how we can do the same today.