Real Life Theology Podcast
Real Life Theology Podcast
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How Culture Is Out-Discipling the Church | Bobby Harrington
12 minutes Posted Apr 23, 2026 at 8:00 am.
Intro — Guest Bobby Harrington
Atlantic article: ’Evangelical church breaking apart’
Diagnosis: Catechesis & discipleship failure
Triple down on discipling minds
Culture’s discipling power & social media stats
Trusted discipleship tools — Real Life Theology
About the contributors & resource goals
Making disciples the church’s primary priority
A theological tribe: network, accountability & hope
Examples of renewal, invitation & movement
Closing & call-to-action (Renew.org)
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In this episode of the Real Life Theology Podcast, Bobby Harrington warns that modern media and culture are "out-discipling" our churches and families, and urges Christians to "triple down" on discipling minds with Scripture.
He outlines three responses: prioritizing deep, sustained theological formation; using trusted discipleship resources like the 775-page Real Life Theology project; and building a strong theological tribe to support and sustain disciple-making in local churches.