Shawn Jones once again joins Steve and Sarah in the studio to continue the discussion on witnessing, specifically diving into the concept of oikos. Many might be familiar with Oikos the yogurt brand, but did you know that oikos is an important word to know for a Christian wanting to make a difference in Jesus' name? If you attend Desert Springs, you're hopefully already familiar with this word but if you're not it is a Greek word which means "household" or essentially "your people." When looking at how the Gospel first spread the concept of oikos is so apparent; John 1 shows how this idea plays out with John the Baptist. This concept is still seen today as 78% of people who come to know Christ come through a relationship within their direct community. Shawn shares his personal story of how his brother-in-law at the time influenced him greatly to come to know Jesus. But it took time; it was not an overnight process. Steve shares that pastors do have great impact for the Gospel but that the greater influence often lies in the community who are sharing in day-to-day life. With this in mind, will revival come from a pulpit or from a community? Time and time again Jesus is telling those who knew Him or were healed by Him to go and share. Shawn encourages that anyone who has come to know Jesus has the truth to share. Shawn and Steve also give very practical advice and wisdom on how to start going about these things in daily life. All believers are called to live on mission. This is a very valuable conversation that we hope causes you to think and grow in this area!

8 to 10, The World Is Smaller Than You Think by Tom Mercer - https://www.amazon.com/World-Smaller-Than-You-Think/dp/0984036407/ref=sr_1_1?crid=KV0WPK0O894K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.C5ZUjDTgzMvbNKRt9ZM-eKx0PtpDycDHmAeOunuKAIWX1NWMeNe5IjVbSSt7D1UFYZ8B_mEZctHl_nqD-D4DoQlOuJ9r2Gij-8L9pnj5tYNSB3Zt0QgXcFO4B2F0SDfCcbNgvRxcdGWNuzLHOM6x0WnZ7PlvAp1IP-a7-2d0PdO0KrQsVzWYs24jOW4tShQUFZzwS1XMpR4XYTx6JPJL0sHjaG9B0jFVzFx9ZbkjlYo.MHrlQsnOJ2Ca1_uh8Tt-5CSwcRwTBtskcWVH6slkWBo&dib_tag=se&keywords=8+to+15+the+world+is+smaller+than+you+think&qid=1712449902&sprefix=8+to+15+the+worl%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1

The Now Life podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2DLpahhlEwZvhqAs0GgKWt?si=681f8617dec64d57

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Shawn Jones' Stories Collective Episode 19 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4OuNAKEDp73agvxkFVXevV?si=b12b43afbd6d4f7e

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Desert Springs' Doctrinal Statement -https://www.dscchurch.com/values-beliefs

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