(Podcast 12.9.20) Diagnostic Discipleship w. Dr. Thomas McCuddy

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | December 2, 2020

Discipleship is key for the church. Unfortunately, modern churches do not engage in discipleship as they should, most do not even hold discipleship programs. Today, Dr. Thomas McCuddy joins Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo to discuss the concept of Diagnostic Discipleship. They discuss the following points.

1. How did you first come to know the Lord as Savior?

2. What is Diagnostic Discipleship?

3. How is apologetics integrated into discipleship through this method?

F          Focus on being before doing

O         Observe their behavior

L          Learn to listen

L          Link being with doing

O         Offer to mentor

W         Walk with them (8 steps)

4. How does apologetics impact evangelism? Is apologetics necessary for modern evangelism?

5. How does apologetics impact discipleship in this method?

6. Is it easy for the layperson to adapt this method in their church?

7. What words of encouragement could you give to pastors, churches, and the layperson in this turbulent time?

About our Guest

Thomas McCuddy is the Director of the Norman Geisler International Ministries (NGIM), the Professor of Apologetics at Carolina Bible College of Biblical Studies in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and an international teacher and speaker. Thomas earned his Doctorate of Ministry in Apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary and earned degrees in mathematics from Middle Tennessee State University. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Thomas currently resides with his family in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

About the Hosts

Brian G. Chilton is the founder of BellatorChristi.com, the host of The Bellator Christi Podcast, and the author of the Layman’s Manual on Christian Apologetics. He received his Master of Divinity in Theology from Liberty University (with high distinction); his Bachelor of Science in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Gardner-Webb University (with honors); and received certification in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Brian is enrolled in the Ph.D. program in Theology and Apologetics at Liberty University and is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Evangelical Philosophical Society. Brian has nearly 20 years of pastoral experience.

https://www.amazon.com/Laymans-Manual-Christian-Apologetics-Essentials/dp/1532697104

Curtis Evelo is a cattle rancher at the E6 Hereford Ranch in St. Ignatius, Montana. Curtis is the cohost of the Bellator Christi Podcast. He often teaches and speaks at his church Cornerstone Faith Center in St. Ignatius. Curtis provides a common-sense approach to Christianity as he contemplates the wonders of God’s creation in Big Sky Country.

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