Off the Sidelines: A CBI Podcast
Central Bible Institute
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Short, practical discipleship training to help believers serve the church, share the gospel, and make disciples. A 15-minute leadership podcast from Central Bible Institute, the deployment center of Central Church in Collierville, TN.
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What To Do When God Feels Distant
Many Christians walk through seasons where prayer feels hollow, worship feels empty, and God seems far away. In those moments, it’s easy to assume something is fundamentally broken. But what if…
How to Share Your Testimony So It Points to Jesus, Not You
Your testimony is not about you — it’s about Jesus.In this episode, we explore how to share your testimony in a way that faithfully proclaims Christ. Drawing from Scripture, theology, and practical…
More Than a Seat-Filler: 4 Marks of Faithful Church Membership
Many Christians attend church regularly while remaining disconnected, passive, and spiritually stagnant. But biblical church membership is not about consuming religious services. In this episode, we…
"I'm Spiritual But Not Religious" — The Response That Actually Works
When someone says "I'm spiritual but not religious," the typical Christian response is to defend church attendance and institutional structures. But that rarely works—and it misses the real…
The Formula for an Amazing Small Group Meeting
Christians today aren't lacking biblical content—we're drowning in it. What we're missing is biblical community: spaces where burdens are actually shared, where hearts are truly known, and where…
Why Your Small Group Is Quiet (And How Good Questions Can Fix It)
Your small group isn’t quiet because people don’t care — it’s quiet because your questions aren’t going deep enough.Many leaders settle for surface-level discussion, asking questions that gather…
When Someone Confesses Marriage Problems: What to Do First
When someone opens up about marriage struggles, everything in you wants to either fix it… or move on.Many small group leaders freeze in the moment, rush to give advice, or avoid the conversation…
Are They Truly Born Again? How to Discern Real Faith in Your Group
You don’t just lead a small group — you shepherd souls that will spend eternity somewhere.Many leaders assume that everyone in their group is truly saved. But people can love Christian community,…
Don’t Lead Alone: How to Start Mentoring Someone in Your Group
You weren’t called to lead alone — you were called to multiply leaders.Many small group leaders unintentionally build dependency instead of discipleship. But healthy groups don’t revolve around one…
When One Voice Dominates: Shepherding Healthy Group Discussions
One voice can quietly destroy an entire small group.When one person dominates the conversation, quieter members stop sharing, engagement drops, and eventually the group begins to lose its health. But…
Truth Without Trust: Why People Won’t Listen to You
You can have all the right answers—and still change nothing.Many Christians fail in ministry not because they lack biblical truth, but because they refuse to pursue the hearts of the people we are…
The 5 Marks of a Small Group That Actually Changes Lives
If no one’s life has changed in six months, it’s time to ask: is this a small group—or just a social club?In this episode, we break down the five biblical marks of a small group that actually…
You've Been Lied To: Who Disciple-Making Is Actually For
Most Christians assume disciple-making is for pastors, extroverts, or people with theological degrees.But what if that belief is actually the reason so many believers stay on the sidelines?In this…
The Mission of Jesus Is the Mission of His People
Jesus did not save His people to sit on the sidelines. He saved us to join Him in His mission.In this episode of Off the Sidelines, we unpack a foundational truth for every believer: the mission of…
What Is a Disciple? (And Why There Are No Sidelines)
What does it actually mean to be a disciple of Jesus?Many Christians attend church, believe the right things, and love Jesus—but still feel like spectators in ministry. In this first episode of Off…
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Off the Sidelines: A CBI Podcast has published 15 episodes since March 2026, covering topics in Christianity, Education.
Off the Sidelines: A CBI Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 13m.
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