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Becoming A Disciple Worth Multiplying In this launch episode of the new CDM Fundamentals series, Paul Watson breaks down what it means to be a disciple worth multiplying. Using the lives of Kings Saul, David, and Solomon, Paul illustrates how fixing your identity on Christ impacts your obedience, decision-making, and long-term fruitfulness in disciple-making.This episode challenges believers to examine where their identity truly lies—and offers a practical, step-by-step method for grounding identity in Christ through scripture, meditation, obedience, and multiplication.🧭 In This Episode You’ll Learn:What a strategic element is and why "being a disciple worth multiplying" is foundationalThe difference between strategic and tactical elements in disciple-makingHow the identity and outcomes of Saul, David, and Solomon contrast dramaticallyWhy misplaced identity leads to compromise, drift, and spiritual failureA practical, reproducible framework for fixing your identity on Christ:🧠 Daily Scripture reading💬 Meditation on what it says about God, people, and obedience🛠️ Specific application in life and relationships🍇 Observing and evaluating spiritual fruit🔁 Multiplying obedience through disciple-making communities and DBS groups🛠️ Practical Takeaways:Read Scripture daily using a plan that works for youAsk three questions:What does this say about God?What does it say about people?How should I obey this in the next 24–48 hours? Meditate on obedience—past, present, and potential future situationsReflect on your identity: Are you a follower of Christ first—before your roles, professions, or personality?Share and multiply: Celebrate obedience with others and invite them into the process💡 Quote of the Episode:"We obey because of love for Christ, not fear of hell."🙏 Support the Mission:CDM is a nonprofit ministry equipping everyday believers to start disciple-making movements. Help us continue the mission: 👉 Give monthly through the CDM app or at contagiousdisciplemaking.com📲 Stay Connected:Subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others find the showDownload the Contagious Disciple Making app for more tools and resourcesFollow CDM on Facebook, or Instagram---📘 CDM Podcast Study GuideEpisode Title: Becoming a Disciple Worth MultiplyingHost: Paul WatsonSeries: CDM FundamentalsLength: ~35 minutes🎯 Big Idea:To start a disciple-making movement, you must first become a disciple worth ___________.📖 Strategic vs. Tactical ElementsA strategic element is something that, if removed, the process will __________.A tactical element can be replaced because it is just a method of implementing a __________ element.Example:Strategic = __________Tactical = __________ (Email, Facebook, Mailchimp, etc.)👑 Lessons from Three KingsKing SaulSaul never firmly established his __________ in God.His decisions were driven by fear of __________ and desire to protect his __________.His failure shows what happens when identity is placed in a role instead of in __________.King DavidDavid regularly meditated on God's __________.When he sinned, he __________ and accepted consequences.His identity was rooted in __________ from the beginning.King SolomonStarted well, with a focus on God, but later shifted to identity in __________, __________, and __________.His compromise came from a desire to be the __________ king, rather than God’s servant.🧭 Fixing Your Identity on ChristDaily Read ScriptureFind a version you will __________.Develop a consistent __________.Meditate on the WordAsk:What does this say about __________?What does this say about __________?What should I __________ in the next 24–48 hours?Reflect and ApplyConsider past situations where you could have __________.Plan how to respond differently in __________ situations.Identify a current opportunity to practice __________.💬 Key Quote“We obey because of __________ for Christ, not __________

