Podcasts about Evangelism

In this episode of Pray the Word on 2 Kings 20:19, David Platt calls us to genuinely care for the needs of others.Explore more content from Radical.

Jesus didn't wait for Zacchaeus to clean up his life before moving toward him; grace came to his house first, and transformation followed. Because the gospel is the story of God bringing the estranged near through Christ, hospitality is more than kindness—it's one of the ways we bear witness to the welcome we have received. As we make room for people in the ordinary rhythms of our lives, we create space for relationships, conversations, and the Spirit of God to do what only He can do.Catch the sermon on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or bridge.tv/sermons.To support this ministry and help us continue our God given mission, click here: http://bit.ly/2NZkdrCSupport the show

Most Turks believe being Turkish and being Muslim are inseparably intertwined. Pastor Ramazan Arkan was an adult before he ever met a Turkish Christian. Then he became friends with a coworker who had left Islam to follow Jesus. That friendship started Ramazan on a journey that eventually led to the cross of Christ.  Pastor Ramazan is now leading the Association of Protestant Churches in Turkey, and he is the pastor of Antalya Evangelical Churches in Antalya, Türkiye. Listen as he shares how he came to Christ, first asking questions about Islam and the Quran and then irresistibly drawn by the loving relationships he saw when he was invited to a local church. "The most effective way to share the gospel message is through relationship," Pastor Ramazan says. You'll hear how his name, Ramazan (Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting) is both a blessing and a curse. He'll also describe the Christian persecution when he left Islam for Christianity, and more about what our persecuted brothers and sisters in Türkiye face for their faith in Jesus. Pastor Ramazan will tell the story of the night he became a Christian and felt God's presence and Word come alive to him. He'll also explain why it's important to reveal the cost of following Christ to new Muslim background believers early on, why his church doesn't baptize new believers immediately, and the sad story of one new Christian who went back to Islam after seeing the high cost of following Christ. To learn more ways you can pray for persecuted Christians in Türkiye, Central Asia and around the world, sign up to receive weekly prayer emails at iCommitToPray.com. The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians in nations like North Korea, Nigeria, China, and Iran, as well as provide free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content, and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.

In this episode of Pray the Word on 2 Kings 19:19, David Platt reminds us that God saves us for his glory and our good.Explore more content from Radical.

Due to our ongoing China conferences, I am unable to record a new podcast this week. What follows is a lightly edited show from 2024, that focuses primarily on Guangxi, the province where the grandfather of my current travel partner, Dan Bausum, lived and served. We're going to be sharing some of the stories from today's podcast with the Chinese leaders this coming week. They love to hear the stories of the missionaries who first brought the Gospel to China! Donate to help cover the expenses for these Chinese pastors/leaders/missionaries: MCI3.org (or contact me for more info)! On today's podcast I discuss some of the latest rule changes for tourist visits to China. Then I talk in depth about Guangxi, including my first and only visit to the karst mountains of Guilin (2018), concluding with fascinating stories from the missionaries and martyrs who served in Guangxi before, including my friend’s grandfather. Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. You can follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). You can also email me with any questions or comments @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. You can also find easy links to everything we are involved in @ PrayGiveGo.us! China Transit Visa Opportunities https://www.china-briefing.com/news/china-upgrades-144-hour-visa-free-transit-to-10-day-stay-adds-21-ports/ Recommended Resources (in the order they were mentioned): Operation China: Introducing All the Peoples of China https://www.asiaharvest.org/operation-profiles His Life For Mine: A Missionary’s Story (The Life and Legacy of Joy Bausum) https://a.co/d/gY0Huyp The Memoirs of William Milne (Foreword by Dan Bausum): https://a.co/d/bALLtAf Pray for China Province of the Week: Guangxi (Zhuang Autonomous Region) Guangxi in south central China is matched up with Alabama and Mississippi for prayer. See which Chinese province your state is praying for @ PrayforChina.us! Asia Harvest overview: https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/guangxi Wikipedia profile: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guangxi “I Don’t Want Your Jesus”: Evangelism in the Mysterious Mountains of Guilin https://chinacall.substack.com/p/i-dont-want-your-jesus Guangxi Missionaries & Martyrs (incl. many who didn't make it on the show): https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/guangxi/1924-j-r-cunningham https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/guangxi/1926-tang-pan https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/guangxi/1928-preacher-zhong https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/guangxi/1951-bill-wallace

In this episode of Pray the Word on 2 Kings 18:5–7, David Platt encourages us to hold fast to God in faith no matter what we face.Explore more content from Radical.

ACTS 7:1-14 - STEPHEN TESTIFIES - BRIAN SUMNER - 2026ACTS 7:1-14  "Then the high priest said, “Are these things so?” 2 And he said, “Brethren and fathers, listen: The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Haran, 3 and said to him, ‘Get out of your country and from your relatives, and come to a land that I will show you.' 4 Then he came out of the land of the Chaldeans and dwelt in Haran. And from there, when his father was dead, He moved him to this land in which you now dwell. 5 And God gave him no inheritance in it, not even enough to set his foot on. But even when Abraham had no child, He promised to give it to him for a possession, and to his descendants after him. 6 But God spoke in this way: that his descendants would dwell in a foreign land, and that they would bring them into bondage and oppress them four hundred years. 7 ‘And the nation to whom they will be in bondage I will judge,' said God, ‘and after that they shall come out and serve Me in this place.' 8 Then He gave him the covenant of circumcision; and so Abraham begot Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day; and Isaac begot Jacob, and Jacob begot the twelve patriarchs.The Patriarchs in Egypt9 “And the patriarchs, becoming envious, sold Joseph into Egypt. But God was with him 10 and delivered him out of all his troubles, and gave him favor and wisdom in the presence of Pharaoh, king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house. 11 Now a famine and great trouble came over all the land of Egypt and Canaan, and our fathers found no sustenance. 12 But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first. 13 And the second time Joseph was made known to his brothers, and Joseph's family became known to the Pharaoh. 14 Then Joseph sent and called his father Jacob and all his relatives to him, seventy-five people."To support this channel and partner with Brian in Ministryhttps://www.briansumner.net/support/For more on Brianhttp://www.briansumner.nethttps://www.instagram.com/BRIANSUMNER/https://www.facebook.com/BRIANSUMNEROFFICIALTo listen to Brians Podcast, click below.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Purchase Brians Marriage book at https://www.amazon.com/Never-Fails-Da...Brian is a full time "Urban Missionary" both locally and internationally with a focus on MISSIONS - MARRIAGES - MINISTRY. Since coming to faith in 2004 doors continued opening locally and internationally to do more and more ministry with a focus on Evangelism, Outreach Missions, Marriage, Counsel, Schools, Festivals, Conferences and the like.  Everything about this ministry is made possible because of people personally partnering through the non profit. God Bless and thank you. †Support the showSUPPORT THE SHOW

Message by Pastor Mat - September 17, 2026 Apologetics, Debate, Bible Discussions, Evangelism, and much more "Christianity is a Person, not a system" (pt1) - https://youtu.be/1-02nnh5Das?si=MqbM6V9u0sjC9lnk Discerning the fruits of the Spirit vs the fruits of self - Mark 7:5-23 "The mystic fruit bowl" - https://youtu.be/kw7QiLQMQ_M?si=356Fx_r9ohUeTLwjThe Deity of Jesus Christ and the Gospel of Salvation - https://www.youtube.com/live/gquqBQIL_0U?si=7zmPLi1X0CcW-v7f(Discussing discipleship) Bible study on Luke 9:60-62 "Let the dead bury the dead" - https://www.youtube.com/live/BkWtkOrEs-Q?si=y-zyqNGfWi3kzVu2To know more on how to be saved, what are the requirements and such, please see our playlist on the Gospel and Eternal Security (assurance of salvation) - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3pJdCnnwrEeCQOCTTmDW1GjUYxpd44DG&si=_rT-lThl0klHt5Cd Our Ministries Website - https://christiancoffeetime.ca/ 1John 5:20) "And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life." - Intro Music: A Flourish by Niya is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM -

Bible study with Pastor Mat - Sept 18, 2026Apologetics, Debate, Bible Discussions, Evangelism, and much more "Christianity is a Person, not a system" - https://youtu.be/1-02nnh5Das?si=8-p2u1cxfCS2Uo4I Discerning the fruits of the Spirit vs the fruits of self - Mark 7:5-23 "The mystic fruit bowl" - https://youtu.be/kw7QiLQMQ_M?si=356Fx_r9ohUeTLwjThe Deity of Jesus Christ and the Gospel of Salvation - https://www.youtube.com/live/gquqBQIL_0U?si=7zmPLi1X0CcW-v7f(Discussing discipleship) Bible study on Luke 9:60-62 "Let the dead bury the dead" - https://www.youtube.com/live/BkWtkOrEs-Q?si=y-zyqNGfWi3kzVu2To know more on how to be saved, what are the requirements and such, please see our playlist on the Gospel and Eternal Security (assurance of salvation) - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3pJdCnnwrEeCQOCTTmDW1GjUYxpd44DG&si=_rT-lThl0klHt5Cd Our Ministries Website - https://christiancoffeetime.ca/ 1John 5:20) "And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life."

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In this episode of Pray the Word on 2 Kings 17:33, David Platt urges believers to reject idols and give God their wholehearted devotion.Explore more content from Radical.

CheckoutThe God Centered Concept Academy Training Community to learn what growth in Christ isTUVU CommunitiesCheck out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV.https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gccTo get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit:www.tswrightspeaks.comVisit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation.www.godcenteredconcept.comKingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept.What happens when the person everyone assumes needs ministry becomes the one doing the ministering?Recorded at the Christian Product Expo (CPE) Summer 2026 in St. Charles, Missouri, TS Wright sits down with award-winning author Michael Dunn to discuss his faith journey and his book, His Name Was John Whitman: A Life Shared.Michael shares how his Christian upbringing, years of ministry involvement, and 24-year career as a New York police officer helped shape his understanding of faith, people, tragedy, and the transforming power of God's truth.At the center of Michael's novel is John Whitman, a homeless man who becomes the person sharing faith with those around him. Rather than portraying the homeless character simply as someone who needs to be evangelized, Michael turns the traditional narrative around: John becomes the evangelist.Through his encounters with Alan, a worldly businessman initially resistant to him, John's testimony and life begin breaking through barriers and ultimately point Alan toward faith in Christ.Michael describes the book as a fictional story carrying a very real message: the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the grace of God, and the responsibility of believers to take their faith outside the church walls.In this conversation, TS Wright and Michael discuss:Why evangelism must extend beyond the walls of the local churchThe difference between evangelism and discipleshipWhy Christians sometimes hesitate to share their faithHow personal testimony can open doors for the GospelMinistering to homeless and marginalized communitiesHow tragedy, loss, and addiction are addressed through the storyWhy sharing the Gospel does not have to be complicatedThe importance of planting spiritual seedsHelping new believers become discipled and spiritually strongThe Great Commission responsibility to evangelize and then disciple othersMichael also explains a practice he uses when giving the book to Christians: encouraging them not only to read it, but to give another copy to someone for whom they have been praying.The central message is simple but urgent:God loves us. Sin separates us from God. Jesus Christ became the bridge that we could never build ourselves. Salvation is God's free gift, but each person must personally receive Christ by faith.And once believers receive that message, we are called to share it.As TS Wright reminds listeners, evangelism does not require knowing everything. It begins with knowing Christ, sharing what He has done, and allowing God to use your testimony to reach someone else.ABOUT THE BOOKHis Name Was John Whitman: A Life Shared was released in 2025 after approximately ten years of development. Michael describes the short novel as a Gospel-centered story intended for readers ranging from teenagers to older adults, addressing themes including faith, homelessness, tragedy, addiction, loss, salvation, grace, and personal evangelism.CALL TO ACTIONWho in your life needs to hear the message of God's grace? Share this episode with them today. Then subscribe to Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, leave a review, and help us take the Gospel beyond the walls of the church. Most importantly, ask God to show you one person with whom you can share your faith this week. Go forth in total surrender to the One who owns and reigns over all creation—and let a Great Harvest begin.KEYWORDS / TAGSMichael Dunn, His Name Was John Whitman, His Name Was John Whitman A Life Shared, Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, TS Wright, Christian Product Expo, CPE Summer 2026, Christian Product Expo 2026, Christian author, Christian fiction, Christian books, Christian novel, Christian podcast, faith podcast, Gospel podcast, evangelism, personal evangelism, sharing your faith, sharing the Gospel, Gospel of Jesus Christ, salvation through Jesus Christ, grace of God, Christian discipleship, Great Commission, homeless ministry, homeless evangelism, faith testimony, Christian testimony, reaching the lost, ministry outside the church, evangelism outside the church, discipleship, born again, John 3:16, Gospel message, Christian encouragement, Great Harvest, God Center Concept Academy

ACTS 6:8-15 - ACCUSED OF BLASPHEMY - BRIAN SUMNER - 2026ACTS 6:8:15  "And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and signs among the people. 9 Then there arose some from what is called the Synagogue of the Freedmen (Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and those from Cilicia and Asia), disputing with Stephen. 10 And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke. 11 Then they secretly induced men to say, “We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and God.” 12 And they stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes; and they came upon him, seized him, and brought him to the council. 13 They also set up false witnesses who said, “This man does not cease to speak blasphemous words against this holy place and the law; 14 for we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs which Moses delivered to us.” 15 And all who sat in the council, looking steadfastly at him, saw his face as the face of an angel."To support this channel and partner with Brian in Ministryhttps://www.briansumner.net/support/For more on Brianhttp://www.briansumner.nethttps://www.instagram.com/BRIANSUMNER/https://www.facebook.com/BRIANSUMNEROFFICIALTo listen to Brians Podcast, click below.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Purchase Brians Marriage book at https://www.amazon.com/Never-Fails-Da...Brian is a full time "Urban Missionary" both locally and internationally with a focus on MISSIONS - MARRIAGES - MINISTRY. Since coming to faith in 2004 doors continued opening locally and internationally to do more and more ministry with a focus on Evangelism, Outreach Missions, Marriage, Counsel, Schools, Festivals, Conferences and the like.  Everything about this ministry is made possible because of people personally partnering through the non profit. God Bless and thank you. †Support the showSUPPORT THE SHOW

Abide: Staying Connected to Jesus with Jeannie Cunnion – John 15In Episode 152 of Divine Table Talk, Jamie and Jane welcome back author and Bible teacher Jeannie Cunnion for a powerful conversation about one of the central invitations of John 15: Abide in Me.What does it actually look like to abide in Jesus—not just during quiet time or Bible study, but in the middle of busy schedules, difficult seasons, relationships, parenting, work, and everyday life?Together, Jamie, Jane, and Jeannie explore the difference between striving for God and staying connected to God. They unpack Jesus' picture of the Vine and the branches, why fruit is the result of abiding rather than performing, and how we can recognize when we've begun trying to produce in our own strength.They also talk honestly about pruning, surrender, intimacy with Jesus, and learning to remain in His love when God seems to be cutting away things we thought we needed.John 15 reminds us that Jesus isn't asking us to manufacture more fruit. He's inviting us to stay close to the Vine.If you've been tired from striving, questioning a season of pruning, or simply longing for deeper intimacy with Jesus, pull up a chair. This conversation is an invitation to stop performing—and start abiding.Reflection Question: Am I trying to produce fruit for Jesus—or am I staying close enough to Him that fruit becomes the natural result?____________________________________Connect with Jeannie Cunnion:Website: https://www.jeanniecunnion.com/____________________________________Connect with Jamie:Website: www.jamieklusacek.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacekConnect with Jane:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliams____________________________________ Get Jamie's Newest Book:Living Loved: An 8-week Journey to Living Fully Loved

Loving our enemies isn't optional for Christians - it's the clearest proof of the gospel a watching world will ever see."Let us know what you think."This podcast is based on original BCWorldview.org content. Some episodes are narrated using an AI-generated version of the author's own voice.

In this episode of Pray the Word on 2 Kings 16:2–3, David Platt urges believers to pray and act with compassion for vulnerable children.Explore more content from Radical.

ACTS 6:1-7 - SPIRIT & WISDOM - BRIAN SUMNER - 2026ACTS 6:1-7  "In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews[ among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. 2 So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. 3 Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them 4 and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.”5 This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. 6 They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.7 So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith."To support this channel and partner with Brian in Ministryhttps://www.briansumner.net/support/For more on Brianhttp://www.briansumner.nethttps://www.instagram.com/BRIANSUMNER/https://www.facebook.com/BRIANSUMNEROFFICIALTo listen to Brians Podcast, click below.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Purchase Brians Marriage book at https://www.amazon.com/Never-Fails-Da...Brian is a full time "Urban Missionary" both locally and internationally with a focus on MISSIONS - MARRIAGES - MINISTRY. Since coming to faith in 2004 doors continued opening locally and internationally to do more and more ministry with a focus on Evangelism, Outreach Missions, Marriage, Counsel, Schools, Festivals, Conferences and the like.  Everything about this ministry is made possible because of people personally partnering through the non profit. God Bless and thank you. †Support the showSUPPORT THE SHOW

Lesson 9 - Missions and Evangelism in Europe | The Ministers' Table | Philipp Frei The Ministers' Table is a time for pastors, preachers, and men preparing for ministry to come together for biblical instruction, practical education, encouragement, and honest, across-the-table conversation. Our objective is not simply to provide another preaching meeting, but to strengthen the men behind the ministry—helping them develop the character, discipline, wisdom and practical ability necessary to serve faithfully and effectively. This year's forum will run throughout Tuesday and Wednesday, with both morning and afternoon sessions. Subjects will include: Built, Not Born: The Deliberate Formation of a Man The Weight of a Name: Character, Reputation and Responsibility Arise and Build: Integrity, Investment and Initiative Faithfulness: Moving from Potential to Proven Dependability The Stewardship of the Body: Discipline, Capacity and Ministerial Longevity Personal Finance and Financial Responsibility Bi-Vocational Ministry ⛪ ABOUT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCHES: We believe that our Calvary Baptist Churches are a movement for all people to know God, Reaching Others, Building Lives, Honouring God and Make a Difference.

Lesson 9 - Missions and Evangelism in Europe | The Ministers' Table | Philipp Frei The Ministers' Table is a time for pastors, preachers, and men preparing for ministry to come together for biblical instruction, practical education, encouragement, and honest, across-the-table conversation. Our objective is not simply to provide another preaching meeting, but to strengthen the men behind the ministry—helping them develop the character, discipline, wisdom and practical ability necessary to serve faithfully and effectively. This year's forum will run throughout Tuesday and Wednesday, with both morning and afternoon sessions. Subjects will include: Built, Not Born: The Deliberate Formation of a Man The Weight of a Name: Character, Reputation and Responsibility Arise and Build: Integrity, Investment and Initiative Faithfulness: Moving from Potential to Proven Dependability The Stewardship of the Body: Discipline, Capacity and Ministerial Longevity Personal Finance and Financial Responsibility Bi-Vocational Ministry ⛪ ABOUT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCHES: We believe that our Calvary Baptist Churches are a movement for all people to know God, Reaching Others, Building Lives, Honouring God and Make a Difference.

In this episode of Pray the Word on 2 Kings 15:3–4, David Platt challenges Christians to fully obey God's call without holding back.Explore more content from Radical.

Mike and Austin discuss some motives and methods for evangelism today. Should “law/gospel” be used in evangelism? Do you have to “feel led” to evangelize?

Hi, I'm John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you're listening to Share Life Today. Here's an example of intentional witnessing. Nou and two other ladies from her church attended an evangelism training event. This was Nou's text the day after the training. "Our flight was cancelled so that God could lead us to talk to the manager of the hotel and share the Gospel with him. He prayed to receive Christ as his Lord and Savior." And then a few months later, another text from Nou said, "I witnessed to sixteen of my nieces and nephews at my family reunion-ranging from age from nine to twenty-nine. Ten of them prayed to receive Christ." And then there was yet another text: "We attended a soccer tournament and got to witness to ten people. Two people prayed to receive Christ." That's what happens when someone learns how to share their faith. They see opportunities that are all around them and can't help but share their faith! For resources to help you get started in sharing your faith, visit our website at ShareLife.Today. That's ShareLife.Today.

Caleb Schafer, Lead Pastor of Redeemer's Church, continues a series on Evangelism, Prophecy, and how they both play a part in seeing people come to faith in Jesus. September 13th, 2026 | 9.13.26 Category: Seeing, Common Ground, Perspective

Message by Pastor Paul - September 13, 2026Apologetics, Debate, Bible Discussions, Evangelism, and much more "Christianity is a Person, not a system" - https://youtu.be/1-02nnh5Das?si=8-p2u1cxfCS2Uo4I Discerning the fruits of the Spirit vs the fruits of self - Mark 7:5-23 "The mystic fruit bowl" - https://youtu.be/kw7QiLQMQ_M?si=356Fx_r9ohUeTLwjThe Deity of Jesus Christ and the Gospel of Salvation - https://www.youtube.com/live/gquqBQIL_0U?si=7zmPLi1X0CcW-v7f(Discussing discipleship) Bible study on Luke 9:60-62 "Let the dead bury the dead" - https://www.youtube.com/live/BkWtkOrEs-Q?si=y-zyqNGfWi3kzVu2To know more on how to be saved, what are the requirements and such, please see our playlist on the Gospel and Eternal Security (assurance of salvation) - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3pJdCnnwrEeCQOCTTmDW1GjUYxpd44DG&si=_rT-lThl0klHt5Cd Our Ministries Website - https://christiancoffeetime.ca/ 1John 5:20) "And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life."-Music: A Flourish by Niya is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM-

Historical proofs and arguments can be debated, but no one can argue with what God has genuinely done in your own life story."Let us know what you think."This podcast is based on original BCWorldview.org content. Some episodes are narrated using an AI-generated version of the author's own voice.

Real evangelism leads with the joy of Heaven, not just the fear of Hell - because the gospel is good news before it's a warning."Let us know what you think."This podcast is based on original BCWorldview.org content. Some episodes are narrated using an AI-generated version of the author's own voice.

There are people hidden in plain sight everywhere you go. Waiting to be seen. Waiting to be known. Waiting for someone to stop scrolling long enough to notice them. The question Jesus asked Simon at a dinner party two thousand years ago is the same question He is asking every one of us today: do you see this woman? In episode 6 of A Life Unleashed, the series pivots from identity to calling, and Christine Caine shows that the two are inseparable. Because once Jesus has truly seen us, forgiven us, and welcomed us into His family, He mobilizes us to go with Him and see others. Calling is not primarily about a platform or a position. It begins with a question: can you see the people right in front of you? In this episode, Christine Caine opens Luke 7:36–8:3 and unpacks the moment Jesus turns to Simon and asks the most searching question in the room. Simon had looked at the woman all night. He had categorized her, labeled her, dismissed her. But he had never seen her. Christine draws the contrast between Simon's self-righteous blindness and Jesus's radical, costly, compassionate sight — the kind that crossed every social boundary to acknowledge a woman that no one else in the room was willing to dignify. Christine Caine is honest about what it cost her to go from looking at a poster of a missing child in a Thessaloniki airport to actually seeing her — and how that moment of seeing became A21. She names the real enemies of compassionate sight: the selfie culture that has turned the camera perpetually toward ourselves, the compassion fatigue that causes us to withdraw when the pain gets too heavy, and the busyness that lets us look at the people at our own dinner table without ever really seeing them. The takeaway that will send you back into your world differently: seeing is hard work, but we were born for this. ✨ If you've ever asked questions like… ✅ What does it actually mean to be called? Is it just for leaders and missionaries? ✅ How do I start seeing the people around me the way Jesus sees them? ✅ I feel so overwhelmed by the brokenness in the world. How do I keep caring without burning out? ✅ What is compassion fatigue and how do I know if I'm experiencing it? ✅ How do I move from passively feeling bad about injustice to actually doing something about it? ✅ Why does it feel like I'm too busy or too small to make a difference? ✅ What does the harvest field actually look like in my everyday, ordinary life? …then this is your episode.

In this episode of Pray the Word on 2 Kings 14:27, David Platt shows how Jesus' death for our sins brings forgiveness and reconciliation with God.Explore more content from Radical.

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Have you ever felt guilty for not sharing the gospel with every stranger you meet, or wondered if "just praying" for someone is an excuse to avoid an awkward conversation? This week, Alana and Jaime dive into an honest and thought-provoking conversation on the complex intersection of evangelism, prayer, and how to authentically share your faith without feeling like a phony. In this episode, Jaime shares a fascinating story about self-proclaimed atheist Penn Jillette (of the magic duo Penn & Teller) receiving a pocket New Testament from a fan—and how that respectful, grounded encounter left a surprisingly positive impression on him. Together, Alana and Jaime unpack the tension between the fear of forced, awkward "cold-call" evangelism and the spiritual danger of using our introverted personalities as an excuse to never share the good news. Alana and Jaime also tackle the profound beauty of discovering your unique "witnessing persona." Drawing inspiration from the quiet, relationship-building approach of the biblical Andrew versus the loud, upfront preaching of Peter, they explain why God has equipped you to share Jesus in a way that perfectly fits your specific design, gifting, and emotional intelligence. You’ll walk away with a fresh perspective on how to trust the Holy Spirit's timing, a practical journaling exercise to help you uncover the most effective way you can reach unbelievers, and the beautiful freedom of knowing you don't have to fit a specific mold to be used by God.Watch Penn Jillette video mentioned in the episode here: Penn Jillette "Gift of a Bible" Video: https://youtu.be/6md638smQd8?si=WLKtIxfjUIWbIo-T Discover More: Explore additional episodes of Praying Christian Women, Mindful Christian Prayers, and other Christian podcasts at Lifeaudio.com Check out our new podcast, Christian True-Crime Junkies!, on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Connect with Us: Stay updated and engage with our community: On Substack @PrayingChristianWomen On Facebook @PrayingChristianWomen On Instagram @PrayingChristianWomen On YouTube: @PrayingChristianWomen Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How deeply are we pursuing God, and does prayer hold the central place in our lives that Christ desires? Through Jesus' declaration that His house should be “called the house of prayer” and the life of A.W. Tozer, we are reminded that true spiritual influence flows from communion with God. Tozer's ministry called believers away from shallow, entertainment-centered Christianity and back to a wholehearted devotion to Christ. As we seek the Lord personally through His Word and prayer, we are drawn into greater unity with one another and become the kind of people whose lives point others toward Jesus. May we pursue God with such sincerity that our churches become houses of prayer and our lives bear the simple testimony of men and women who truly belong to Him.

Speaker: Rob BerrethScripture: Matthew 9:35-36Episode Overview:Jesus does not look upon harassed and helpless people with indifference. In Matthew 9:35–36, we see the heart of the Good Shepherd who sees human suffering, is moved with deep compassion, and comes to rescue. The Gospel is not good advice about what we must do to save ourselves; it is Good News about what Jesus has already done through His life, death, and resurrection. The same Jesus who proclaimed the Gospel of the Kingdom also came to heal, restore, and ultimately lay down His life for His sheep.Key Highlights:• The Gospel is Good News, not Good Advice—it announces what Jesus has already accomplished to rescue sinners.• Jesus proclaimed the Gospel of the Kingdom and demonstrated the coming restoration of all things through His ministry of healing.• Jesus sees people in their weariness, trouble, weakness, and helplessness with deep compassion.• The image of sheep without a shepherd points to humanity's need for a true Shepherd and exposes the failure of shepherds who burden rather than care for God's people.• Jesus is the Good Shepherd who seeks His sheep, cares for them, and ultimately lays down His life for them.• At the cross, the compassion of Jesus becomes sacrificial action: He suffers for His sheep so that harassed and helpless people can be rescued.Call to Action:Consider where you have believed a smaller or harsher version of who Jesus is. Bring your weariness, sin, suffering, and helplessness honestly to the Good Shepherd rather than trying to rescue yourself through your own efforts. Receive the Good News of what Christ has done, and allow His compassion toward you to reshape the way you see and respond to the weary and hurting people around you.Redeemer Church211 Northshore Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226www.redeemernw.org

Pastor Mat - September 13, 2026 Apologetics, Debate, Bible Discussions, Evangelism, and much more "Christianity is a Person, not a system" - https://youtu.be/1-02nnh5Das?si=8-p2u1cxfCS2Uo4I Discerning the fruits of the Spirit vs the fruits of self - Mark 7:5-23 "The mystic fruit bowl" - https://youtu.be/kw7QiLQMQ_M?si=356Fx_r9ohUeTLwjThe Deity of Jesus Christ and the Gospel of Salvation - https://www.youtube.com/live/gquqBQIL_0U?si=7zmPLi1X0CcW-v7f(Discussing discipleship) Bible study on Luke 9:60-62 "Let the dead bury the dead" - https://www.youtube.com/live/BkWtkOrEs-Q?si=y-zyqNGfWi3kzVu2To know more on how to be saved, what are the requirements and such, please see our playlist on the Gospel and Eternal Security (assurance of salvation) - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3pJdCnnwrEeCQOCTTmDW1GjUYxpd44DG&si=_rT-lThl0klHt5Cd Our Ministries Website - https://christiancoffeetime.ca/ 1John 5:20) "And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life."-Music: A Flourish by Niya is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM-

In this episode of Pray the Word on 2 Kings 13:18–19, David Platt urges us to trust God completely and follow his commands without holding back.Explore more content from Radical.

What if evangelism wasn't about crafting a strategy, but instead, carrying a story? This week, we look at how Christ's love compels His followers to be His witnesses. As we spend time with Jesus and become more like Him, the way we see the people around us changes. We become witnesses who make ourselves available to what God is already doing.Check out the sermon wherever you listen to podcasts or at bridge.tv/sermons.To support this ministry and help us continue our God given mission, click here: http://bit.ly/2NZkdrCSupport the show

God is absolutely sovereign. He made a sovereign plan for our lives before the foundation of the world. But he chooses to use our intercessory prayer as part of his sovereign plan. So how can we pray for God to move mightily in our families, neighborhoods, and islands? Abraham will show us the way.

Grant Skeldon | 09.13.26 | ethoschurch.org

Spiritual gifts aren't just abilities God gives us—they are ways the Holy Spirit works through us to build up the Church, bless others, and advance the mission of Jesus.In this message, we explore three of the Word Gifts: Leadership, Shepherding, and Evangelism.

In this episode of Pray the Word on 2 Kings 11:1, David Platt discusses the significant impact families have on passing down faith.Explore more content from Radical.

One breath changes everything. Welcome To BARAH MINISTRIES An Online Christian Church Teaching the Word of God Verse-by-Verse RORY CLARK Pastor-Teacher Good Morning! for full notes: http://www.barahministries.com/index.php?proc=lsn&sf=v&tid=2014

In this episode of Pray the Word on 2 Kings 10:27, David Platt urges believers to confront and remove idolatry from their hearts.Explore more content from Radical.

Sept 10, 2026 DR. EDWARD DALCOUR,President of the Department of Christian Defense,the Dean of Research Studies & Professor ofChristian Apologetics @ Forge TheologicalSeminary in Charleston, SC, team memberwith FirstLove Ministries, author, debater& conference speaker AND DR. PAUL NELSON,President of Grace Bible University in Bagdad, FL,team member with FirstLove Ministries,author & conference speaker,who will both address: “ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS FOR FAITHFUL EVANGELISM, & MORE” & announcing the upcoming FirstLoveMinistries Conference in Pleasanton,CA on “End Times Readiness” Subscribe: iTunes TuneIn Android RSS Feed Listen:

In this episode of Pray the Word on 2 Kings 9:3, David Platt reflects on God's sovereign control over history and the fulfillment of his promises.Explore more content from Radical.

Episode Overview What does it actually look like for a church to make disciples—not just attract people or teach them more information? Brian Miller talks with Jim Jansen about building a clear discipleship pathway that moves people from initial relationships to mature faith and eventually equips them to help others do the same. Jim outlines four essential movements—relational outreach, a conversion moment, faith formation, and evangelization formation—and explains how a coaching approach helps churches discover what each of those should look like in their own context. Key Ideas & Takeaways 1. Start with Relational Outreach Churches have to answer a basic question: Where and how are we connecting with people outside the church? Evangelism doesn't have to look like door-knocking or street preaching. Coaching helps individuals identify their existing relationships, interests, communities, and natural spheres of influence. Churches can ask the same question collectively: Where has God already given us relationships and influence? 2. Evangelism Should Fit the Person People often resist evangelism because they have one particular model in mind that doesn't fit who they are. A coaching approach asks how someone naturally connects with people rather than imposing a predetermined method. The early church demonstrates that relational outreach doesn't depend on buildings, budgets, institutional credibility, or cultural influence. 3. Create a Conversion Moment Relationships alone aren't the entire discipleship process. Churches need intentional opportunities for people to encounter the gospel and decide whether they will follow Jesus. Jim points to Alpha as one example, but the specific ministry isn't the point. The better question is: What would an authentic conversion opportunity look like for our church and our community? 4. Don't Copy Someone Else's Method Brian describes discovering that traditional altar calls didn't fit him particularly well, while Communion provided a meaningful, tangible opportunity to invite people to respond to Jesus. What works in one church or for one pastor may not work somewhere else. Coaching helps churches discern the right tool rather than simply importing someone else's successful program. 5. Faith Formation Is More Than Information Once someone decides to follow Jesus, they need to learn how to live as a disciple. Churches tend to be strongest in this area, but often default to classrooms, Sunday school, or other information-heavy approaches. Formation is relational and experiential as well as intellectual. A critical coaching question is: How do we want people to live differently as a result of this experience? 6. Start with the Outcome, Not the Curriculum Instead of immediately asking what should be taught or when a class should meet, Jim encourages churches to ask: What do we want people to do? How do we want them to live? Who already lives this way? What experiences helped form them? Those questions often produce a very different discipleship strategy. 7. Evangelization Formation Creates Multiplication The fourth movement may be the most frequently overlooked: helping disciples become people who make disciples. People need to recognize that sharing their faith is part of their calling. They also need to discover how their unique gifts shape the way they participate. Basic skills—sharing your story, starting spiritual conversations, facilitating groups, and explaining the gospel—can be developed. People also need community and encouragement because evangelization works best as a team sport. 8. A Discipleship Pathway Connects All Four Movements Jim shares the story of St. Francis Cabrini Parish in Omaha, which had experienced decades of decline. The church intentionally developed each stage: Building relationships in the surrounding community. Using Alpha to introduce people to Jesus. Developing home-based small groups for formation. Equipping people to understand their gifts and become disciple-makers. The result was a dramatic turnaround in attendance, giving, engagement, and the overall vitality of the church. Memorable Quotes & Ideas "Where do you naturally have influence and connection?" "We have a responsibility. We have a mission field." "What does it look like for us to preach the gospel?" "What do you want them to do? How do you want them to live?" "The person talking is the person learning." "Evangelization, at its best, is a team sport." "There is a call on my life to share my faith, but the Lord has made me to do that in a very unique way." A healthy discipleship pathway answers four questions: Where do we connect with people? Where do we introduce them to Jesus? How do we mature them as disciples? How do we send them out to make disciples?

In this episode of Pray the Word on 2 Kings 8:19, David Platt praises God for his faithfulness despite our unfaithfulness.Explore more content from Radical.

Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Sharonda Cooper entitled "5 Things We Lose When We Subtract Evangelism from the Christian Life" Sharonda Cooper serves as content coordinator of women's initiatives for the Gospel Coalition. She is also the author of 'Evangelism,' which is part of the Disciplines of Devotion series from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the essay here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

ACTS 5:12-32 - OBEY GOD RATHER THAN MAN - BRIAN SUMNER - 2026ACTS 5:12-32 "And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon's Porch. 13 Yet none of the rest dared join them, but the people esteemed them highly. 14 And believers were increasingly added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women, 15 so that they brought the sick out into the streets and laid them on beds and couches, that at least the shadow of Peter passing by might fall on some of them. 16 Also a multitude gathered from the surrounding cities to Jerusalem, bringing sick people and those who were tormented by unclean spirits, and they were all healed.Imprisoned Apostles Freed17 Then the high priest rose up, and all those who were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with indignation, 18 and laid their hands on the apostles and put them in the common prison. 19 But at night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said, 20 “Go, stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this life.”21 And when they heard that, they entered the temple early in the morning and taught. But the high priest and those with him came and called the council together, with all the elders of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.Apostles on Trial Again22 But when the officers came and did not find them in the prison, they returned and reported, 23 saying, “Indeed we found the prison shut securely, and the guards standing outside before the doors; but when we opened them, we found no one inside!” 24 Now when the high priest, the captain of the temple, and the chief priests heard these things, they wondered what the outcome would be. 25 So one came and told them, saying, “Look, the men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people!”26 Then the captain went with the officers and brought them without violence, for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned. 27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest asked them, 28 saying, “Did we not strictly command you not to teach in this name? And look, you have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this Man's blood on us!”29 But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: “We ought to obey God rather than men. 30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus whom you murdered by hanging on a tree. 31 Him God has exalted to His right hand to be Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.”To support this channel and partner with Brian in Ministryhttps://www.briansumner.net/support/For more on Brianhttp://www.briansumner.nethttps://www.instagram.com/BRIANSUMNER/https://www.facebook.com/BRIANSUMNEROFFICIALTo listen to Brians Podcast, click below.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Purchase Brians Marriage book at https://www.amazon.com/Never-Fails-Da...Brian is a full time "Urban Missionary" both locally and internationally with a focus on MISSIONS - MARRIAGES - MINISTRY. Since coming to faith in 2004 doors continued opening locally and internationally to do more and more ministry with a focus on Evangelism, Outreach Missions, Marriage, Counsel, Schools, Festivals, Conferences and the like.  Everything about this ministry is made possible because of people personally partnering through the non profit. God Bless and thank you. †Support the showSUPPORT THE SHOW

In this episode of Pray the Word on 2 Kings 7:9, David Platt urges Christians to rejoice in God's grace and to share the gospel.Explore more content from Radical.

Every room you walk into, you leave a scent behind. Not the perfume you're wearing — your presence. The thing that lingers after you've left. The spiritual fragrance that people associate with your name, your home, your workplace, your family. And Christine Caine wants to ask you directly: what does yours smell like? In episode five of A Life Unleashed, Christine Caine opens 2 Corinthians 2:14–17 and unpacks one of the most sensory and surprising images Paul ever used for the Christian life: the Roman triumph parade, where priests carried incense through the streets of Rome so that every citizen could smell the victory before they ever saw it. Paul says that is exactly what we are: the aroma of Christ, diffused through us everywhere we go, to everyone we meet. In this episode, Christine Caine shows that the gospel is not only good news to the ears — it is a good smell to the nose, and God Himself can smell it. She takes us through Scripture to show that smell has always mattered to God, from Noah's offering in Genesis to Mary's perfume filling the house in John 12 to Jesus Himself, the ultimate sweet-smelling sacrifice of Ephesians 5. She makes the case that whatever is in our hearts will inevitably diffuse out of our spiritual pores and that we cannot manufacture the fragrance of Christ through behavior alone. Just as perfume is made by the pressing and crushing of flowers, the sweet fragrance of Christ comes forth in us through the very seasons of brokenness and dying to self that we most want to avoid. And she names the hard truth: not everyone will love the scent. The same fragrance that smells like life to believers may smell like death to the lost, and the temptation to dilute the gospel to make it more palatable to the world will always be there. But if you change the chemical composition, it is no longer the same aroma. The takeaway that will stay with you: our spiritual influence on other people is directly proportional to the vitality of our own intimacy with Jesus. ✨ If you've ever asked questions like… ✅ How do I make my faith feel real and visible to the people around me, not just something I believe privately? ✅ Why does it seem like some Christians have a quality about them that draws people in, while others repel? ✅ What does it actually mean to be a witness and is it something I do or something I am? ✅ How do I keep sharing the gospel when the world seems more hostile to it than ever? ✅ What do I do when following Jesus starts costing me socially or professionally? ✅ How do I let God change what's in my heart, not just my behavior? ✅ Why does brokenness and hardship seem to produce the most spiritually compelling people? …then this is your episode.

In this episode of Pray the Word on 2 Kings 6:17, David Platt asks God to help us understand the spiritual world around us.Explore more content from Radical.