Discipleship & Culture with Brian Daniel

What does our worship reveal about what we believe? In this episode, Brian Daniel talks with Lifeway's Director of Worship, Kirk Kirkland, about the relationship between worship and culture and how the way we worship can both reflect and influence the world around us. They explore the importance of honesty in worship and look at how church music and theology have shifted over the past three decades. Kirk offers perspective for church leaders seeking to understand these changes while keeping w...

How does the culture around us shape the way we worship, think, and follow Jesus? In this episode, Brian Daniel sits down with Dr. Joe Crider to explore the powerful influence of art, culture, media, and physical spaces on the church and its approach to discipleship. From changing communication eras to the spaces where we gather, what surrounds us can shape how we engage with God and one another. Dr. Crider helps church leaders think more intentionally about these influences and how they can ...

What does it take to plant and grow a healthy church in a rapidly changing culture? Recorded live at the SBC, Brian Daniel sits down with Will Browning to talk about church planting in California, building a strong discipleship culture, and navigating ministry in an increasingly digital world. Will shares practical insights for reaching people in urban contexts, growing small groups, and using technology like AI responsibly without losing the relational heart of ministry. In this episode, you...

What does faithful discipleship look like in a rapidly changing culture? In this special episode, Brian Daniel introduces the next chapter of the podcast as Group Answers becomes the Discipleship and Culture Podcast. Culture is shifting, and the questions facing the church are getting deeper. How do we disciple people in a post-Christian world? How do we engage culture without compromising truth? And how do we form resilient followers of Jesus? The Discipleship and Culture Podcast will explor...

They're the first generation to never know a world without smartphones, streaming, and AI. Is your ministry ready for Generation Alpha? Generation Alpha is growing up in a world unlike any previous generation. Their understanding of relationships, identity, learning, and even truth is being shaped by technology from their earliest years. For parents and ministry leaders, that presents both incredible opportunities and significant challenges. In this episode of Group Answers, we take a closer ...