Carter Cox: Staying Committed to Discipleship in the Modern Era
In this episode of the More Disciples podcast, our hosts interview Carter Cox, a disciple-making pioneer who has been involved in church planting not only around the US but also around the world. Carter talks about his bold journey from running away from faith to actively chasing after Jesus. He also talks about how microchurches or Simple Church set a model for multiplying disciples. Carter shares his experience working with other disciple-making leaders and his thoughts on overcoming ‘stuckages’ or roadblocks that hinder movement. He also touches on the importance of maintaining a balance between life, work, and ministry. 00:01 Introduction and Welcome 00:23 Meet the Team 00:44 Personal Stories and Celebrations 01:44 Journey of Movement 06:07 The Impact of Movement 12:46 The Growth of Movement in Oklahoma City 17:02 Balancing Work, Ministry, and Family 21:16 Sharing the Tool of Obedience to Jesus 22:14 Transition to Questions and Upcoming Content 22:40 Discussing the Balance of Work and Ministry 26:32 Addressing the Fear of Commitment in Gen Z 28:23 The Fear of Breaking Tradition in Church Practices 30:13 The Importance of Commitment, Focus, and Consistency 30:45 The Gap in Macro Examples of Church Gatherings 32:21 The Role of Administration in Decentralized Church Models 36:37 The Importance of Regular Communication in Church Networks 41:11 Prayer for Hannah and Closing Remarks 42:13 Invitation to Share Stories and Resources