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Fire Up! is brought to you by Evangelism & New Churches, a ministry of the Sydney Anglican Diocese. It’s our prayer to see more people in more places find life and hope in Jesus Christ, in Sydney, and beyond.

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    • Oct 1, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 88 EPISODES


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    86: How to: open the Bible with an unbelieving friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2026 43:07


    Dan and Mark discuss how to read the Bible with friends who don't yet follow Jesus. They share encouraging stories and talk about what they've learned and are still learning along the way.Do you have a question? We'd love to hear from you! Send us a dm or email the team @ Encfireup@gmail.com

    85: Questions: wisdom, stubborn people, culture and rejection

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2026 23:22


    Dan and Dave answer your questions on wisdom in evangelism, navigating stubborn people and the culture, and how we should deal with rejection.Do you have a question? We'd love to hear from you! Send us a dm or email the team @ Encfireup@gmail.com

    84: Stories: When Evangelism Starts at Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 46:53


    Marks speaks with brothers-in-law Stevo and Ben, a story about intentional relationships, patience, and taking steps of obedience to bring those we love to Jesus. Do you have a question? We'd love to hear from you! Send us a dm or email the team @ Encfireup@gmail.com

    83: Tool Box: Know and Tell the Gospel with Nurse Luke

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 37:15


    This week on Fire Up, Dan and Mark are joined by Luke to discuss evangelism from John Chapman's perspective.Do you have a question you want to ask? We'd love to hear from you! Send us a dm or email the team @ Encfireup@gmail.com

    82: Stories: Playing the long game with Non-Christian Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 38:02


    This week on Fire Up Dan is joined by twins Anna and Dave Jensen to discuss long term evangelism to your Non-Christian family.Do you have a question you want to ask? We'd love to hear from you! Send us a dm or email the team @ Encfireup@gmail.com

    81: How To: Get to Jesus in a conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 43:24


    This week, Molly joins Dan and Mark to talk about sharing our faith — why talking to those around us about Jesus matters, the challenges we face in doing so, and practical ways to have these conversations in everyday life.Do you have a question you want to ask? We'd love to hear from you! Send us a dm or email the team @ Encfireup@gmail.com

    80: Deep Dive: Back to the Basics - What is Evangelism With Dave Jensen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 44:02


    Do you think you know what evangelism is? Could it be more than what you think? This week, Dave Jensen joins the podcast to dig deeper into what evangelism really is and what it really looks like. His answers might surprise you!................Resources to check out!What is a Christian? by Dave Jensen: https://madealivepress.com/products/what-is-a-christianDo you have a question you want to ask? We'd love to hear from you! Send us a dm or email the team @ Encfireup@gmail.com

    79: Stories: We're back!! What we're learning about evangelism

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 32:04


    Welcome back to another episode of Fire Up! This week, Mark and Dan share what God has taught them about Evangelism. We hear about their own encouraging stories and lessons.Episode Mentions66: Full Time Work and Evangelism - https://youtu.be/bZ3rRbuPUqg?si=l6r-3uY9GU6-CZuu70: Make the Most of Every Opportunity -https://youtu.be/zFEBipsQh_Y?si=HKdIj1UAcKJD2Yqq77: But Who Do I Share With? Breaking Out of the Christian Bubble - https://youtu.be/mrOYyItpvWE?si=4N5vVp96YZPOAmfn78: Breaking Out of the Christian Bubble (Part 2) - https://youtu.be/lBteJ_YKvHM?si=6GKaTMw4z2oH8pQRDo you have a question you want to ask? We'd love to hear from you! Send us a dm or email the team @ Encfireup@gmail.com

    78: Breaking Out of the Christian Bubble with Seb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 30:15


    Seb joins the podcast this week to unpack how you can start evangelising to those around you. Seb shares encouraging stories, ways to build relationships for the sake of the Gospel, and why it's so important that we do so!Do you have a question you want to ask? We'd love to hear from you! Send us a dm or email the team @ made.alivemvmnt@gmail.com

    77: Fired Up, But Who Do I Share With? Breaking Out of the Christian Bubble

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 27:03


    Many Christians are passionate about sharing the Gospel, but there's one problem: they don't feel like they know any non-Christians. If your friends, family, social activities, and workplace are largely Christian, where do gospel opportunities come from? This week, Mark and Dan explore the reality of the "Christian bubble" and discuss practical ways to build genuine relationships beyond it.Do you have a question you want to ask? We'd love to hear from you! Send us a dm or email the team @ made.alivemvmnt@gmail.com

    76: Should Men and Women Evangelise Together?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 27:49


    This week, Molly Baker joins the podcast to discuss the hot topic of women in ministry. Mark and Molly unpack the importance of men and women partnering in evangelism, what that looks like in practice, the impact it can have, and answer a couple of questions on this topic, submitted by a listener.Do you have a question you want to ask? We'd love to hear from you! Send us a dm or email the team @ made.alivemvmnt@gmail.com

    75: Faith on the field Pt 2: getting practical!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 29:03


    This week, we hear from Jenny Tait about practical steps and tips for evangelising to those in our sporting teams and the people we watch sport with.Listen to Part 1 for context:Spotify Episode

    74: Faith on the Field with Jenny Tait

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 31:00


    Jenny Tait joins the podcast to talk about Evangelising in our sporting teams, what that might look like and the myths about Christian Athletes and their responsibilities. No matter if you play sports or watch them, this episode is for you. __________

    73: Decoding Christianese

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 36:59


    Why do Christians use words that make perfect sense in church… but sound confusing everywhere else? In this episode Dan and Mark unpack common Christian jargon, explore why “Christianese” can become a barrier in evangelism, and talk about how to communicate the gospel clearly, naturally, and faithfully.

    72. Sharing Christ with Muslims: Where Do You Start?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 22:50


    This week, Ben joins us again on the Fire Up! Podcast to discuss the importance of reaching Muslims within our communities, what that may look like, helpful ways to discuss the Bible, God and who Jesus is, and how God may use you for His will when talking with Muslims.Ben is involved in the Harvest community for Muslims. If you're interested in getting more information or joining in on this ministry go to harvest.mn.co or email harvest@fastmail.com.___________

    71: Stories from Peace Tent! Evangelism to Muslims

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 28:50


    This week, Mark is joined by Ben and Annalise to discuss the importance of sharing the gospel with Muslims, the ministry of Peace Tent and encouraging stories from gospel conversations with Muslims.The Harvest community for Muslims ministry launches later this year. If you're interested in getting more information or joining in on this ministry go to harvest.mn.co or email harvest@fastmail.com.

    70: Be Ready: Make the Most of Every Opportunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 31:06


    This week, Mark and Dan explore what faithful, everyday evangelism looks like—through encouraging stories, practical guidance, and unpacking God's Word.Two Ways to Live: https://twowaystolive.comWhat is a Christian? Book: https://encministries.org.au/product/what-is-a-christian/Mark's Gospel Booklets: https://koorong.com/product/gospel-of-mark-black-letter-edition-christianity-explored_9781784981440?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22784453676&gbraid=0AAAAADgt86evzhgCoCSDsgHuIUOLgFr-u&gclid=CjwKCAjwnZfPBhAGEiwAzg-VzO7mblBWEaDK1z2KL9EkbLA8nvf8sm6kC-aBdH7r5H4waCsifkwWABoCrLgQAvD_BwE

    69: Rejoicing with the Angels! The Wollongong Rally

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 23:01


    Sam Mahdavi joins us to unpack the first Alive Rally in Wollongong—what stood out, what's next, and how God is moving in Sydney.___________

    68: Dave Jensen on WHY he's doing rallies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 27:50


    This week, Dave Jensen joins the podcast to share the vision behind the Alive Rallies and why they matter to both Christians and non-Christians. ___________

    67: Peter Jensen on The Crusades that shaped Evangelism

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 26:52


    This week on Fire Up! Mark interviews Peter Jensen on his life changing experience at the 1959 Billy Graham Crusade in Sydney.

    66: Nurse Luke! On full time work and evangelism

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 24:50


    This week on Fire Up! Dan and Mark speak with Luke Blowes about evangelism in the workplace. As a nurse in a children's hospital, Luke shares the practical lessons he's learned about speaking about Jesus with colleagues in a demanding environment.

    65: Friends! Evangelism as a team

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 25:46


    This week on Fire Up! Dan and Mark talk to the need to do evangelism with others. How partnering with others in the Gospel is essential. Visit our website: https://www.madealive.net/Find us on your podcast platforms: Fire Up!Follow us on Instagram: @alivemvmnt Follow us on TikTok: @alivemvmntThanks so much for watching

    64: Was It Just the Course? Dan Zahra's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 23:57


    This week on Fire Up! Dan Zahra shares his testimony and how an evangelistic course helped him see Jesus.________

    63: Good and Bad Ways to Invite a friend to a Course?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 24:21


    This week on Fire Up!, Mark and Dan welcome back Dave Jensen to explore the different roles we play when inviting friends to an evangelistic course. This episode is Part 2 of our two-part series.Want to learn more? Tap the link below to explore the Discover Course with Dave Jensen!www.matthiasmedia.com.au/pages/discover-videos________

    62: Are Evangelistic Courses Actually Effective? (Feat. Dave Jensen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 27:07


    Welcome back to another Fire Up! episode! This week, Dave Jensen joins Mark and Dan to discuss the importance of evangelistic courses.Want to learn more? Tap the link below to explore the Discover Course with Dave Jensen!https://matthiasmedia.com.au/pages/discover-videos________

    61: Lets be real. Evangelism can be...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 27:47


    In this episode, Mark and Dan talk about the struggles they had evangelising to those around them over the summer break.________

    1: From Allah to Saving Grace: How Jesus Changed My Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 75:23


    Welcome to the first-ever episode of Made Alive!In this episode, Sam opens up about moving to Australia from Iran, the ways Jesus revealed Himself to Sam, and his journey of rejecting Islam to follow Jesus.________

    60: A Christmas Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 3:17


    Welcome back to another Fire Up! episode! This week, Mark shares an encouraging message from a passage in the Bible and reflects on what Christmas is truly all about. Be sure to watch until the end, where Mark shares important updates for the podcast in 2026, plus some exciting news you won't want to miss!________Want more? Use these links to listen to last year's Christmas episode on evangelism! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KAsMyL9cW9IzsWislDJyn?si=eea47a4e1845406fApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/fire-up/id1733803645?i=1000677371332________

    59: Is there still hope for them? - With Dave Jensen

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 23:20


    Welcome back to another Fire Up! episode. This week, Mark and Dan interview Dave on the difficult topic of those who choose to step away from their faith. Join us for an honest, hope-filled, and gospel-centred discussion.Check out our website: www.madealive.netSearch us up on your podcast platforms: Fire Up!Follow us on Instagram: @alivemvmnt Follow us on TikTok: @alivemvmnt

    58: How to share your faith - with Tim

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 19:06


    Welcome back to Fire Up! This week, Mark and Dan chat with Tim about practical evangelism—how to share your faith in everyday life. Tim shares his own experiences, helpful tips, and explains why these kinds of conversations matter.Check out our website: https://www.madealive.netSearch us up on your podcast platforms: Fire Up!Follow us on Instagram: @alivemvmnt Follow us on TikTok: @alivemvmnt

    57: The truth about evangelism...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 16:48


    Welcome back to Fire Up! This week, Mark and Dan break down how to evangelise with confidence. They'll share practical tips, real-life stories, and easy ways you can start sharing the gospel with the people around you.Check out our website: www.madealive.netSearch us up on your podcast platforms: Fire Up!Follow us on Instagram: @alivemvmnt Follow us on TikTok: @alivemvmnt

    56: What does it mean to be a Christian? Mark's Testimony!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 25:30


    Join us for another Fire Up! Episode, where we hear all about Mark's testimony and the work God has done and continues to do in his life. Check out our website: https://www.madealive.net/Search us up on your podcast platforms: Fire Up!Follow us on Instagram: @alivemvmnt Follow us on TikTok: @alivemvmnt

    55: Fire Up!: Follow up on evangelism tips (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 22:31


    Join us this week for another Fire Up! episode, where Mark and Dan discuss more tips and ideas on reaching those around us with the gospel. Check out our website: https://www.madealive.net/Search us up on your podcast platforms: Fire Up!Follow us on Instagram: @alivemvmnt Follow us on TikTok: @alivemvmnt

    54: Surprise! Fire Up! is on video: introducing Mark and tips on evangelistic follow up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 36:13


    Join us as we welcome Mark as our new co-host (we will miss you, Ling), and do a deep dive into following up with a non-Christian friend after an invitation to church. Check out our website: https://www.madealive.net/ Search us up on your podcast platforms: Fire Up! Follow us on Instagram: @alivemvmnt Follow us on TikTok: @alivemvmnt

    53: Lings farewell tour! Plus why IN-reach is a key way of reaching OUT

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 30:10


    We often talk about outreach and bringing people to church, but what about those who are currently in our community, but wouldn't necessarily call themselves a follower of Christ?

    52: Hearts on Fire: What does Romans 1 tells us about evangelism? And a HUGE announcement!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 42:55


    We are back and talking about what went on at our Hearts on Fire conference, as well as announcing some very exciting news!

    51: Lessons from Romans with Jack

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 25:57


    In the lead‑up to the Hearts on Fire conference, we're joined by one of the speakers, Jack, who shares his wisdom from the first chapter of Romans.Hearts on Fire

    50: Athletes, Pasifika, and Gen Z for Jesus with Ed Craig

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 52:05


    We chat with Ed Craig about his rugby career, being a Christian as a professional athlete, and teaching Gen Z about Jesus. Hearts on Fire

    49: Connecting with Gen Z with Polly Butterworth - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 31:45


    We pick up where we left off in last week's interview with high school chaplain and special guest Polly Butterworth. This week, she discusses understanding Gen Z culture and the role it plays in evangelism.Hearts on Fire

    48: Connecting with Gen Z with Polly Butterworth - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 19:55


    Polly Butterworth joins us for a two-part interview, sharing how her role as a high school chaplain has given her the opportunity to connect with Gen Z.Hearts on Fire

    47: Converting Gen Z with Connor Davaram

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 26:24


    We are joined again by special guest and youth minister, Connor Davaram, to shed light on the practical things to implement into your youth program to bring more of Gen Z to know and love Christ. Hearts on Fire

    46: Connecting with Gen Z with Connor Davaram

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 36:56


    This week we are joined with youth minister, Connor Davaram to help us understand how to connect with Gen Z.

    45: Reaching Gen Z - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 33:59


    This week we lay down more of the groundwork for our reaching Gen Z series that we will be working through over the next few weeks. Hearts on Fire

    44: Reaching Gen Z - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 41:51


    We are introducing a new mini-series which we will be working through about reaching Gen Z with the good news of Christ. Hearts on Fire

    43: Reaching Catholics for Christ: Interview with Leonardo De Chirico

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 58:53


    For the final episode of our Reaching Catholics for Christ series we are interviewing Dr. Leonardo De Chirico to wrap up this topic. Hearts on Fire

    42: Answers to Common Catholics Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 29:46


    Talking to practicing Catholics about Jesus can cause complicated questions and objections to arise in conversation. This week, we offer a toolbox of answers to some of those hard-to-answer questions. Hearts on Fire

    41: Dos and Don'ts of Evangelism to Catholics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 36:39


    Evangelism to Catholics can be really hard to navigate, this week we talk about how to best come about teaching Catholics the gospel lovingly. Hearts on Fire

    40: Are Catholics Christian? With Ross Ciano - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 27:35


    After hearing a bit about Ross' story in last week's episode, today we delve deep into the question: 'Are Catholics Christian?'Hearts on Fire

    39: Are Catholics Christian? With Ross Ciano - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 22:36


    In this episode we sit down with special guest, Ross Ciano to talk about his reflections and experiences being converted from Catholicism to Christianity. Hearts on Fire

    38: Reaching Catholics for Christ - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 25:07


    In the second instalment of our series we are continuing the conversation on Catholicism and the importance of evangelism.

    37: Reaching Catholics for Christ - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 24:35


    This episode kicks off a new topical series we'll be looking at over the next few weeks. We will be exploring Catholicism through all types of theological, cultural, and evangelical lenses.

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