On today's episode, Cynthia begins a new series of talks on some of the stubborn obstacles often encountered on the pathway to disciple multiplication and how to overcome them. This first one is on the reasons why for many people joining a group is far easier than launching one or beginning your own. A hope-filled episode, you'll walk away feeling like you have solutions to go forward.

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How do I multiply disciples and what criterion do I follow? On this episode, Cynthia talks about the difference between addition and multiplication of disciples, and shares six keys to seeing disciples multiply. One of them is to find a Person of Peace. Download a free e-book on that topic here: https://www.dmmsfrontiermissions.com/person-of-peace-e-book/

In this episode Cynthia dives deep into the oikos concept; where it came from, how it works in different contexts and particularly addresses how it can work in more individualistic contexts in the West where isolation is on the rise.

In this second part of the interview with Nik Ripken, author of The Insanity of God and The Insanity of Obedience, Cynthia and Nik talk about how we define persecution, the challenge of sharing our faith in the West, and the role fear plays in our lives. He gives an exhortation and encouragement to those in persecuted situations and shares about new resources coming available soon.