
Two powers in Christianity never fade: the Gospel and personal relationships. Itās simple: all disciples are called to be disciple-makers. Jesusā decentralized system of distributed disciple-making promotes exponential growth by multiplication.
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Two powers in Christianity never fade: the Gospel and personal relationships. Itās simple: all disciples are called to be disciple-makers. Jesusā decentralized system of distributed disciple-making promotes exponential growth by multiplication.

Two powers in Christianity never fade: the Gospel and personal relationships. Itās simple: all disciples are called to be disciple-makers. Jesusā decentralized system of distributed disciple-making promotes exponential growth by multiplication.
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The Story Behind the Podcast.
We believe something needs to change.
The church has operated on an idea that has been lost over time. Through the Disciple Standard, we are creating a movement that is seeking to upgrade the operating standard of the church. That is where the podcast comes in. This podcast was created to get people thinking and allow others to join our revolutionary movement.
Recent Episodes
How Our Church is Using AI: Can Technology Be Spirit-Led? | Season 3 Episode 5
In this episode of The Disciple Standard Podcast, Pastor Aaron, ...Pastor Zach, and Pastor Scott dive into the controversial topic of AI in the church.
We discuss:
š¤ The power of AI and its potential dangers
š Should pastors use AI to write sermons?
š§ Is AI moral, and can it be Spirit-led?
š What aspects of faith and leadership are irreplaceable by AI?
š The future of AI and how it will shape the church
With technology evolving rapidly, itās crucial to ask: Is AI a tool to advance the Kingdom, or is it something to be cautious of?
š New episodes drop every Thursday on YouTube! Subscribe now!
šø Special thanks to our sponsor, Jake Motisi Photography! If youāre looking for stunning, professional photography, visit jakemotisiphotography.mypixieset.com to check out his work!
Timestamps:
00:00 - 00:38 | Intro
00:38 - 03:34 | Exciting Updates at Sunlight
03:34 - 22:58 | Power of Ai
22:58 - 24:10 | Sponsor
24:10 - 31:49 | Power of Ai
31:49 - 35:23 | Using Ai for bad
35:23 - 43:06 | Future of Ai
43:06 - 51:37 | Ai for sermons
51:37 - 54:26 | Danger of Ai
54:26 - 01:00:05 | Is AI Ethical for Christians?
01:00:05 - 01:05:05 | Can AI Be Led by the Holy Spirit?
01:05:05 - 01:07:11 | What AI Can Never Replace in Ministry
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In this episode of The Disciple Standard Podcast, Pastor Aaron, ...Pastor Zach, and Pastor Scott dive into the controversial topic of AI in the church.
We discuss:
š¤ The power of AI and its potential dangers
š Should pastors use AI to write sermons?
š§ Is AI moral, and can it be Spirit-led?
š What aspects of faith and leadership are irreplaceable by AI?
š The future of AI and how it will shape the church
With technology evolving rapidly, itās crucial to ask: Is AI a tool to advance the Kingdom, or is it something to be cautious of?
š New episodes drop every Thursday on YouTube! Subscribe now!
šø Special thanks to our sponsor, Jake Motisi Photography! If youāre looking for stunning, professional photography, visit jakemotisiphotography.mypixieset.com to check out his work!
Timestamps:
00:00 - 00:38 | Intro
00:38 - 03:34 | Exciting Updates at Sunlight
03:34 - 22:58 | Power of Ai
22:58 - 24:10 | Sponsor
24:10 - 31:49 | Power of Ai
31:49 - 35:23 | Using Ai for bad
35:23 - 43:06 | Future of Ai
43:06 - 51:37 | Ai for sermons
51:37 - 54:26 | Danger of Ai
54:26 - 01:00:05 | Is AI Ethical for Christians?
01:00:05 - 01:05:05 | Can AI Be Led by the Holy Spirit?
01:05:05 - 01:07:11 | What AI Can Never Replace in Ministry
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In this episode of The Disciple Standard Podcast, Pastor Aaron, Pastor Zach, and special guest ...Seron Brown (Sunlightās Worship Director) unpack the true heart behind corporate worship.
We discuss:
š¶ What is the real goal of worship?
š¤ How does leadership play a role in worship ministry?
š¤ How do you go from full control to trusting volunteers?
š„ What makes a strong leader, and how do we raise them up?
š Why rotating preachers is healthy for a church
Worship isnāt just about the songsāitās about leading people into the presence of God. If youāre a worship leader, pastor, or just someone who loves worship, this episode is for you!
š New episodes drop every Thursday on YouTube! Subscribe now!
š Special thanks to our sponsor, Nicole Vasco Copywriter! If you need high-quality writing for your business or ministry, visit https://nicolevasco.com/
Timestamps:
00:00 - 01:14 | Intro
01:14 - 04:30 | Who is Seron Brown?
04:30 - 08:57 | Cultural Differences
08:57 - 12:07 | Music Influences Growing Up
12:07 - 18:01 | Upcoming Highlights in Worship
18:01 - 22:01 | The Goal of Corporate Worship
22:01 - 25:05 | A Changing Perspective on Worship
25:05 - 28:33 | Is Production a Distraction in Worship?
28:33 - 31:20 | Hymns
31:20 - 37:09 | Seronās Journey to Article 43
37:09 - 39:22 | The Power of Leadership
39:22 - 41:36 | Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
41:36 - 46:06 | Reflection of Overconfidence
46:06 - 46:59 | How to Let Go of Control and Empower Volunteers
46:59 - 47:53 | Nicole Vasco Sponsor
47:53 - 52:41 | Key Qualities to Look for in Developing Leaders
52:41 - 55:17 | Feelings on preaching for the first time
55:17 - 01:01:16 | Benefits of rotation of preachers
01:01:16 - 01:06:45 | Will It Preach?
01:06:45 - 01:13:07 | Outro
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Weāll explore:
š¹ How to determine your calling and step into it with confidence
š¹ Overcoming fear when stepping into leadership
š¹ The key qualities to look for in future leaders
š¹ A simple, practical framework for raising up leaders
š¹ Advice for current and future leaders in ministry and beyond
If you're searching for clarity in your calling or looking to develop as a leader, this episode is for you!
š New episodes drop every Thursday on YouTube!
Timestamps:
00:00 - 00:48 | Intro
00:48 - 04:34 | Who is Pastor Zach?
04:34 - 09:01 | Go until someone says stop
09:01 - 12:24 | Stop until someone says go
12:24 - 21:20 | Qualities in a leader
21:20 - 24:42 | Why Zach felt ready to become campus pastor
24:42 - 31:27 | How to determine your calling
31:27 - 33:39 | How to handle fear when God has called you
33:39 - 35:12 | Seeking out leaders
35:12 - 37:52 | Qualities in a leader to look for
37:52 - 42:55 | Leadership training mistakes
42:55 - 45:10 | Is constantly raising leaders typical?
45:10 - 48:03 | Societal Influence of pastors
48:03 - 51:36 | What to look for in a pastor
51:36 - 54:57 | Framework for raising leaders
54:57 - 59:48 | Friendships in Christ
59:48 - 01:01:43 | Advice for any leader
01:01:43 - 01:03:39 | Fear when called
01:03:39 - 01:04:22 | Outro
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In this episode, Pastor Aaron and Pastor Scott tackle the hard questions:
š¹ Why are fewer people attending church?
š¹ Is there a leadership crisis in ministry?
š¹ Why are seminary students less prepared than before?
š¹ What is the most effective approach to discipleship today?
The decline of the church isnāt just a numbers issueāitās a discipleship issue. The first step in rebuilding the church starts with making true disciples who disciple others. Join us for this eye-opening discussion as we explore real solutions to strengthen the body of Christ.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - 02:59 | Statistics on Decline
02:59 - 11:00 | Why do you think church has declined?
11:00 - 20:44 | What can we do to fix decline?
20:44 - 23:47 | What can we do to fix decline?
23:47 - 26:31 | Leadership crisis
26:31 - 31:23 | How is this effecting seminaries?
31:23 - 33:27 | Consensus of church decline and leadership crisis
33:27 - 36:10 | How to solve this church decline problem?
36:10 - 37:53 | Make Disciples vs Making Disciples to Make Disciples
37:53 - 38:51 | Is a disciple only a disciple until they start teaching?
38:51 - 41:20 | Can everyone be a teacher?
41:20 - 45:32 | First step to fixing church decline
45:32 - 47:57 | What is the most effective approach to discipleship?
47:57 - 53:13 | Slow to go fast, deep to go wide
53:13 - 54:52 | How do I start discipleship?
54:52 - 59:39 | Impact of 222Discipleship
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Join us as we explore the early churchās practice of public Scripture reading, the importance of one-on-one discipleship, and how the Psalms can be recaptured as model prayers for today. Weāll also discuss the growing demand for excellence in churches and askāwhat kind of Christian does that build?
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Timestamps:
00:00 - 00:14 | Intro to The Disciple Standard Podcast
00:14 - 2:12 | What to expect from new DSP format
2:12 - 6:42 | What is Pastor Scott most excited about in 2025?
6:42 - 12:04 | How do you define modern church?
12:04 - 13:00 | What did people want more of from church?
13:00 - 15:37 | The rise of church shopping
15:37 - 19:32 | The demand of quality of churches
19:32 - 23:42 | Why bible literacy has decreased
23:42 - 25:15 | PROs of the early church
25:15 - 33:13 | Benefit of having the scripture read out loud
33:13 - 34:08 | PROs history
34:08 - 36:49 | The more you read the Bible the more you want the bible
36:49 - 42:26 | Why is the desire to read the Bible stronger when you start reading it?
42:26 - 47:50 | PROs and Discipleship
47:50 - 50:56 | Transform your life with the Bible
50:56 - 53:07 | Recapturing scripture
53:07 - 58:06 | Praying through the Psalms
58:06 - 1:02:06 | Praying practice
1:02:06 - 1:07:35 | Early church history of psalms
1:07:35 - 1:11:17 | How do we recapture the psalms for people today?
1:11:17 - 1:12:30 | Creating systems
1:12:30 - 1:15:00 | Outro to The Disciple Standard Podcast
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Welcome back to the Disciple Standard Podcast! We're back with more content ready than ever. Kicking off our Season 2, Scott and Jake talk about what we've been ...doing while we're away, and dive into or vision for the future![+] Show More

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Today, we bring Brian Bosscher back to teach us the topic today and he shares his thoughts on why we meet ...one on one.
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What is 222 Disciple?
All true disciples of Jesus are called to become disciple-makers.Ā We have developed a process called 222Disciple, which prepares and equips every believer to join in Jesusā mission and learn how to become disciple-makers.
222Disciple is a robust discipleship program experienced through a one-on-one relationship.Ā This comprehensive course is squarely built upon the Gospel (Sin ā Salvation ā Service) and includes 27-lessons. The design is clear: we long to āmake disciples who make disciplesā taking inspiration both from the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) and II Timothy 2:2.Ā 222Disciple also leverages two powerful realitiesāthe power of the Gospel and the power of genuine personal relationships.
This will be life-changing in and of itself.Ā But the real change will come as you move from being a receiver to a giver.Ā If it is time to take your faith to the next level, this is exactly the right step to take!
Meet Your Host

Scott Vander Ploeg
Scott Vander Ploeg is the founder of 222Disciple and has been the senior pastor at Sunlight Community Church of Port Saint Lucie since 2004. He began this ministry in the early 2000ās, which was called Sunlight Discipleship Center at the time. Since then, heās authored all of the lessons, is front and center in its tutorial videos, all while mentoring more than 40 people himself. The ever-expanding ministry has now grown to over 580 people under his leadership. Heās passionate about one of 222Discipleās driving principles: disciples are called to be disciple-makers.