<![CDATA[Gospel Gainz]]>a70a0d62-5160-5d6a-9a39-e16f96c7aa08Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:00:15 +0000Captivate.fmDiscipleMakershttps://artwork.captivate.fm/88b457e5-7342-44c6-83f5-1058a0976d40/ajTuT71VqXQBdaRr6v9feacR.jpgGospel GainzDiscipleMakersDiscipleMakersHey student leaders! Join Mark Fodale on this weekly podcast where he'll explore topics related to ministry on campus and how you can grow in your discipleship of others.https://www.dm.org/podcastsfalseepisodicnopodcastA Final InstallmentA Final InstallmentMark concludes this season of Gospel Gainz, and this 3 part series of preparing now for upcoming changes in life.

]]>Mark concludes this season of Gospel Gainz, and this 3 part series of preparing now for upcoming changes in life.

]]>9dbb2df9-3481-41e1-8d4b-99f7eb4445fdWed, 30 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -040011:50falsefull2302302DiscipleMakersKeep on Keeping On!Keep on Keeping On!Mark continues discussing this question: What can we do now to prepare for later?

This episode, Mark answers that question by exploring the law that you will reap what you sow.

]]>Mark continues discussing this question: What can we do now to prepare for later?

This episode, Mark answers that question by exploring the law that you will reap what you sow.

]]>c4684b51-75b5-436b-a44f-d00608485344Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -040012:18falsefull2292292DiscipleMakersLooking AheadLooking AheadAs a change in season approaches, Mark encourages you to keep running the race with endurance.

]]>As a change in season approaches, Mark encourages you to keep running the race with endurance.

]]>0d282bca-478b-4bc0-8882-7e11bb61c362Wed, 16 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -040009:31falsefull2282282DiscipleMakersThe Ministry of BearingThe Ministry of BearingMark wraps up this 2 part series through some of the most common but challenging opportunities that most leaders face in most seasons of ministry. This time, Mark discusses suffering.

]]>Mark wraps up this 2 part series through some of the most common but challenging opportunities that most leaders face in most seasons of ministry. This time, Mark discusses suffering.

]]>9f6e8d2b-418c-47bb-80de-0e01635abc3dWed, 09 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -040013:43falsefull2272272DiscipleMakersThe Ministry of RestorationThe Ministry of RestorationMark starts a two part series of how to shepherd people in two challenging situations: when people sin, and when people suffer. This week, Mark walks us through how to lead and shepherd people well when they sin.

]]>Mark starts a two part series of how to shepherd people in two challenging situations: when people sin, and when people suffer. This week, Mark walks us through how to lead and shepherd people well when they sin.

]]>de248827-28f6-4b89-8e02-81b6bdd79103Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -040015:44falsefull2262262DiscipleMakersLoving the Local ChurchLoving the Local ChurchMark ends his series on the local church by pressing into this recurring question: Where does it say in the Bible that we have to be members of a local church?

]]>Mark ends his series on the local church by pressing into this recurring question: Where does it say in the Bible that we have to be members of a local church?

]]>02dbeedd-a5a9-4d77-9a66-aa28f52f5a22Wed, 26 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -040013:38falsefull2252252DiscipleMakersMembership RevisitedMembership RevisitedMark follows up last episode on church membership by answering the most common questions he's heard on this topic over the years.

]]>Mark follows up last episode on church membership by answering the most common questions he's heard on this topic over the years.

]]>4a0438eb-a0ef-4638-9e6f-818528c5d8d2Wed, 19 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -040010:42falsefull2242242DiscipleMakersMembers Only?Members Only?Mark begins a series on the local church and starts by talking about the benefits and blessings of joining a church.

]]>Mark begins a series on the local church and starts by talking about the benefits and blessings of joining a church.

]]>ba447c1d-ee55-4de8-a177-9361dd27a9f8Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -040015:53falsefull2232232DiscipleMakersWords to Embrace & AvoidWords to Embrace & AvoidAs leaders, we should embrace words of encouragement, and avoid words of gossip.

]]>As leaders, we should embrace words of encouragement, and avoid words of gossip.

]]>c40a05c0-3368-4afe-80cd-5750f9e5289eWed, 05 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -040013:16falsefull2222222DiscipleMakersWise WordsWise WordsWhat kinds of words should characterize the life and labors of a wise an godly leader? A wise person's words are often few and will give life.

]]>What kinds of words should characterize the life and labors of a wise an godly leader? A wise person's words are often few and will give life.

]]>44427b75-ec44-4793-946c-96defa2b8fa0Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -040010:38falsefull2212212DiscipleMakersTalking about Talking!Talking about Talking!As we run the race the wisdom in the rolls God has placed us in, what must we avoid in our speech? Mark talks about these two big things from Proverbs:

  1. Foolish speech is constant.
  2. Foolish speech is destructive.

]]>As we run the race the wisdom in the rolls God has placed us in, what must we avoid in our speech? Mark talks about these two big things from Proverbs:

  1. Foolish speech is constant.
  2. Foolish speech is destructive.

]]>f68ea551-b194-404e-82e1-f5424fa77821Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -040012:46falsefull2202202DiscipleMakersCuriosity & Follow-ThruCuriosity & Follow-ThruMark covers the second and third of three principles in getting wisdom: curiosity and follow-thru.

]]>Mark covers the second and third of three principles in getting wisdom: curiosity and follow-thru.

]]>a6120471-91eb-4d18-8268-3903e57c9d49Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -040012:28falsefull2192192DiscipleMakersHaving Eyes That SeeHaving Eyes That SeeMark covers this first of three principles in getting wisdom: Be observant

]]>Mark covers this first of three principles in getting wisdom: Be observant

]]>43f32f5f-d953-498c-84c3-a85dcc79ec61Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -040013:50falsefull2182182DiscipleMakersMaking Progress!Making Progress!Mark lays the groundwork for the next couple of episodes by discussing how we might "make progress" in our life and ministry.

]]>Mark lays the groundwork for the next couple of episodes by discussing how we might "make progress" in our life and ministry.

]]>6805a5f7-04aa-40b7-932e-7e26dfd319ddWed, 29 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -040011:40falsefull2172172DiscipleMakersGaining Some YardsGaining Some YardsIn your leadership and in your discipleship, make it your goal to move the ball a few yards downfield, rather than using every play to go for the touchdown.

]]>In your leadership and in your discipleship, make it your goal to move the ball a few yards downfield, rather than using every play to go for the touchdown.

]]>fdd8d3e4-1110-43ad-ab96-842dcc8a039aWed, 22 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -040010:45falsefull2162162DiscipleMakersRethinking "Break" TimeRethinking "Break" TimeWhat does the Bible say about break, and how should we think about our breaks?

]]>What does the Bible say about break, and how should we think about our breaks?

]]>d79b36a9-2a64-4879-b1eb-76fb49531240Wed, 04 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -040012:57falsefull2152152DiscipleMakersOIA ... in Discipleships!OIA ... in Discipleships!Mark breaks down how we can use the OIA bible study tool in discipleship!

]]>Mark breaks down how we can use the OIA bible study tool in discipleship!

]]>ada4408a-c57e-4238-bb1d-7964dcb24c6dWed, 27 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -040010:14falsefull2142142DiscipleMakersTalking about SinnersTalking about SinnersMark finishes up our series about what it means to be saints, sufferers and sinners and how we can love others as God loves us.

]]>Mark finishes up our series about what it means to be saints, sufferers and sinners and how we can love others as God loves us.

]]>96049d2b-63cd-497b-b2b4-af217bfe601aWed, 20 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -040014:00falsefull2132132DiscipleMakersTalking about SufferersTalking about SufferersMark continues our series about what it means to be saints, sufferers and sinners and how we can love others as God loves us.

]]>Mark continues our series about what it means to be saints, sufferers and sinners and how we can love others as God loves us.

]]>4fdba5c4-961f-4bc3-b5f1-0b99fcda0dfdWed, 13 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -040012:45falsefull2122122DiscipleMakersTalking about SaintsTalking about SaintsMark starts a new series where he talks to us about what it means to be saints, sufferers and sinners and how we can love others as God loves us.

]]>Mark starts a new series where he talks to us about what it means to be saints, sufferers and sinners and how we can love others as God loves us.

]]>4d8179ea-6d38-452b-9419-c7c92a8804b1Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -040014:36falsefull2112112DiscipleMakersOne Final Nugget!One Final Nugget!This week's final nugget: "The Christian life is hard, but it is not complicated."

]]>This week's final nugget: "The Christian life is hard, but it is not complicated."

]]>99343ec8-d047-4612-9e55-9956487f1d71Wed, 30 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -040011:07falsefull2102102DiscipleMakersYep, Another Nugget!Yep, Another Nugget!This week's nugget of wisdom: "Things are probably going to get worse before they get better. But, they will get better."

]]>This week's nugget of wisdom: "Things are probably going to get worse before they get better. But, they will get better."

]]>2e69fc74-042d-40c2-951d-582c49c45496Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -040014:11falsefull29292DiscipleMakersAnother Nugget!Another Nugget!This week's nugget of wisdom is actually a four word question: "How can I help?"

]]>This week's nugget of wisdom is actually a four word question: "How can I help?"

]]>c2ef02d9-691a-4899-96a8-189c8524086dWed, 16 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -040011:41falsefull28282DiscipleMakersGrab & Go NuggetsGrab & Go NuggetsAs Mark begins a new series of little grab and go nuggets of wisdom for ministry, he begins with this first one: "Just do the next thing"

]]>As Mark begins a new series of little grab and go nuggets of wisdom for ministry, he begins with this first one: "Just do the next thing"

]]>10058cf4-3ac9-490f-8b73-ad3478c66bbfWed, 09 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -040011:09falsefull27272DiscipleMakersAnother Rocky Episode!Another Rocky Episode!Mark addresses two questions that may have come from last episode:

  1. Why should I only have 1-3 big rocks?
  2. What should I do if I have too many big rocks?

]]>Mark addresses two questions that may have come from last episode:

  1. Why should I only have 1-3 big rocks?
  2. What should I do if I have too many big rocks?

]]>c4322da6-74fb-485e-9502-0991efb599deWed, 02 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -040013:30falsefull26262DiscipleMakersHey There, Rocky!Hey There, Rocky!How do we keep the main thing, making disciples, the main thing when it can so easily slip into the background of our lives? Mark addresses this question in this episode.

]]>How do we keep the main thing, making disciples, the main thing when it can so easily slip into the background of our lives? Mark addresses this question in this episode.

]]>8667701e-d5a3-4b06-b776-59f65c58e67fWed, 25 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -040013:46falsefull25252DiscipleMakersWhat's Your Name?What's Your Name?Mark talks through two very important questions:

  1. Why is it important to remember names?
  2. How can we grow in getting better at remembering and retaining names?

]]>Mark talks through two very important questions:

  1. Why is it important to remember names?
  2. How can we grow in getting better at remembering and retaining names?

]]>49737337-e800-4b29-8984-8e429b59eac9Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -040012:16falsefull24242DiscipleMakersIt's All About Love!It's All About Love!What is the secret ingredient that increases leaders' influence and effect? Love!

]]>What is the secret ingredient that increases leaders' influence and effect? Love!

]]>8c990f55-4aed-4f36-ab1e-e61f6e19bb11Wed, 11 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -040013:16falsefull23232DiscipleMakersKeep the Plan!Keep the Plan!Mark walks us through 5 things we can do now to take control of our schedule so that we are more fruitful and effective both now, and then.

]]>Mark walks us through 5 things we can do now to take control of our schedule so that we are more fruitful and effective both now, and then.

]]>83595330-9dde-4042-a823-a9d6e8688210Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -040013:03falsefull22222DiscipleMakersMake a Plan!Make a Plan!In this first episode of the second season of Gospel Gainz, Mark takes a look at an important principle: Be diligent to make a plan, and be sure to focus it outward.

]]>In this first episode of the second season of Gospel Gainz, Mark takes a look at an important principle: Be diligent to make a plan, and be sure to focus it outward.

]]>7f07e202-8d15-413d-b756-6f42f9122ef7Wed, 28 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -040011:07falsefull21212DiscipleMakersKeep That Ball!Keep That Ball!In this final episode of the semester, Mark encourages leaders to keep the ball in your relational court.

]]>In this final episode of the semester, Mark encourages leaders to keep the ball in your relational court.

]]>12125f5f-ddcf-44e7-a2a1-dda5d0c309e1Wed, 01 May 2024 06:00:00 -040007:18falsefull1161161DiscipleMakersAmong the SheepAmong the SheepMark discusses the helpful principle for both business and ministry that to be a good shepherd, you must actually spend time out among your sheep.

]]>Mark discusses the helpful principle for both business and ministry that to be a good shepherd, you must actually spend time out among your sheep.

]]>777e9f31-1ff3-4a41-bb06-d348bdbf4a19Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -040012:39falsefull1151151DiscipleMakersGoing After CorrectionGoing After CorrectionMark completes his miniseries on wisdom discussing what the Scriptures say about the honest fact that though we may genuinely value wisdom, we often avoid correction.

]]>Mark completes his miniseries on wisdom discussing what the Scriptures say about the honest fact that though we may genuinely value wisdom, we often avoid correction.

]]>b3607853-6f5a-45d2-be2a-517108d8155fWed, 17 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -040013:54falsefull1141141DiscipleMakersWisdom's BFFWisdom's BFFMark continues this series on wisdom by discussing wisdom's closest companion: Correction.

]]>Mark continues this series on wisdom by discussing wisdom's closest companion: Correction.

]]>01aa2e37-2b0a-42c3-bc9d-8ac145fb3d20Wed, 10 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -040009:09falsefull1131131DiscipleMakersGet Wisdom!Get Wisdom!Mark begins a miniseries about wisdom! In this episode, we'll explore how to get wisdom!

]]>Mark begins a miniseries about wisdom! In this episode, we'll explore how to get wisdom!

]]>b26256a4-39dc-43e8-abb0-837933535146Wed, 03 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -040011:14falsefull1121121DiscipleMakers10 Seconds!10 Seconds!Mark encourages us to lean into the 10 Second Rule in the ordinary, day to day things, which is captured by this quote: "Just do the next thing you're reasonably certain that Jesus wants you to do, and do within the next 10 seconds." - Clare Degraaf

]]>Mark encourages us to lean into the 10 Second Rule in the ordinary, day to day things, which is captured by this quote: "Just do the next thing you're reasonably certain that Jesus wants you to do, and do within the next 10 seconds." - Clare Degraaf

]]>929cf454-9d39-482e-ad43-f1694a874059Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -040011:30falsefull1111111DiscipleMakersThe First 5 MinutesThe First 5 MinutesMark guides us through some thoughts on how to be purposeful with the first 5 minutes after a ministry gathering ends.

]]>Mark guides us through some thoughts on how to be purposeful with the first 5 minutes after a ministry gathering ends.

]]>d171d2d6-5971-4dc2-8486-a0ba8d2a2dc6Wed, 20 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -040009:00falsefull1101101DiscipleMakersBeholding His BeautyBeholding His BeautyIn this second episode of a 2 part series on personal time in the Word, Mark addresses this question: "What do you want from your time in the Word?"

]]>In this second episode of a 2 part series on personal time in the Word, Mark addresses this question: "What do you want from your time in the Word?"

]]>ed4e7360-a96f-4688-8dcf-ad6275b2782bWed, 13 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -040012:07falsefull19191DiscipleMakersRevisiting Daily DevotionsRevisiting Daily DevotionsMark discusses the practice of daily devotions in this first episode of a two part series.

]]>Mark discusses the practice of daily devotions in this first episode of a two part series.

]]>c6582912-1487-4dfa-9f8f-395decc2192fWed, 06 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -040013:58falsefull18181DiscipleMakersSpring Break ThoughtsSpring Break ThoughtsMark offers a vision for how to use your Spring Break in a way that will refresh and renew you for the remainder of the semester.

]]>Mark offers a vision for how to use your Spring Break in a way that will refresh and renew you for the remainder of the semester.

]]>2601c9e4-6a40-42e7-9391-adc1eaaf0f79Wed, 28 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -040011:55falsefull17171DiscipleMakersFrom Small Talk to Gospel TalkFrom Small Talk to Gospel TalkIn this episode, Mark discusses this crucial question: How do we move conversations from any variety of relevant things, to the only essential thing: Jesus?

Link to talk mentioned in this episode:

How to Talk About Jesus Without Being WEIRD - Shannon Fodale

]]>In this episode, Mark discusses this crucial question: How do we move conversations from any variety of relevant things, to the only essential thing: Jesus?

Link to talk mentioned in this episode:

How to Talk About Jesus Without Being WEIRD - Shannon Fodale

]]>3e669faa-0db4-4755-9716-ca55673a2100Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -040015:56falsefull16161DiscipleMakersThe Art of Small Talk (Part 2)The Art of Small Talk (Part 2)Mark covers 7 more principles for effective small talk.

]]>Mark covers 7 more principles for effective small talk.

]]>89e2f5f8-eca3-49e4-aa5e-db0f388c308bWed, 14 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -040012:00falsefull15151DiscipleMakersThe Art of Small Talk (Part 1)The Art of Small Talk (Part 1)Mark passes on some wisdom on how to recover the lost art of small talk.

]]>Mark passes on some wisdom on how to recover the lost art of small talk.

]]>dd9240cb-c901-45e9-9a87-da5fc7da73e3Wed, 07 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -040014:07falsefull14141DiscipleMakersThere You Are!There You Are!Mark discusses how the Gospel informs and transforms even the small event of entering a room.

]]>Mark discusses how the Gospel informs and transforms even the small event of entering a room.

]]>5ceaf4fe-ac9f-4187-bd89-cf66f2655214Wed, 31 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -040015:42falsefull13131DiscipleMakersOver-workers Beware!Over-workers Beware!In a follow-up to the first Gospel Gainz episode, Mark now addresses the academic over-workers.

]]>In a follow-up to the first Gospel Gainz episode, Mark now addresses the academic over-workers.

]]>c96b8c2b-6cd4-4676-b97e-468be8bc19b1Wed, 24 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -040012:30falsefull12121DiscipleMakersFaithful & FruitfulFaithful & FruitfulIn this very first episode of Gospel Gainz, Mark discusses the relationship between academics and ministry fruitfulness.

]]>In this very first episode of Gospel Gainz, Mark discusses the relationship between academics and ministry fruitfulness.

]]>41eaafd4-68ca-46b6-b693-158055cb555dWed, 17 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -040013:34falsefull11111DiscipleMakers