Click here to view RENEW.org – https://renew.org/  Stay Informed - Get our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hPViAr Today’s episode will help us address church disunity, especially during politically charged times, by focusing on mission-driven unity and practical strategies for fostering deeper, Christ-centered relationships.   In this session, Daniel McCoy and Jason Ishmeal explore the divisive issues causing disunity within the church, particularly during election years. They identify two problematic types of individuals: the 'Heresy Hunter' and the 'Tower Toppler,' who exacerbate conflicts by aggressively seeking out perceived errors and attacking different viewpoints. The speakers discuss practical approaches to fostering unity, emphasizing the importance of keeping the faith front and center, understanding perspectives, and contextualizing the gospel to different audiences. They advocate for transforming traditional church activities into opportunities for discipleship, engaging both extroverts and introverts in meaningful ways. The session concludes with an emphasis on the significance of unifying around the mission of making disciples, seeing every church activity as an occasion for discipleship, and inspiring church members to lift up Jesus as the ultimate model of humanity. Check out Discipleship.org for resources on disciple-making: https://discipleship.org/resources/  Check out Discipleship.org Audio Books: https://discipleship.org/resources/ebooks/  Key Takeaways 00:00 Introduction and Context Setting 01:51 Addressing Political Disunity 03:23 Types of Disruptive Individuals 07:39 Unity Through Mission 12:18 Challenges in Discipleship 18:33 Tools for Promoting Unity 31:11 Balancing Grace and Truth 31:39 The Fragrance of Christ 34:04 The Resurrection and Discipleship 35:29 Historical Context and Gnosticism 36:42 Discipleship in Modern Context 40:24 Reevaluating Church Ministries 42:57 Practical Steps for Discipleship 49:12 Empowering the Church Community 52:40 Q&A Session Resources on Discipleship   Reaching & Discipling Women: A Guide to Women’s Ministry in Your Church What Is Church? And How Important Is It?   Family Discipleship Blueprint: A Year-by-Year Guide to Family Discipleship   Becoming a Disciple Maker   Follow us at Discipleship.org!