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Title: Coffee Shop Conversations
Subtitle: Making the Most of Spiritual Small Talk
Author: Jonalyn Fincher, Dale Fincher
Narrator: Dale Fincher, Jonalyn Fincher
Format: Unabridged
Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins
Language: English
Release date: 05-01-10
Publisher: Zondervan
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Religious Thought
Publisher's Summary:
In a world of designer spirituality, how do you talk to people about Jesus without offending them? This unabridged audio download of Coffee Shop Conversations, by Dale and Jonalyn Fincher, will provide you with the tools you need to have meaningful, tolerant, and respectful conversations about your faith with those who don't share your views.
Members Reviews:
One of the best Christian books I have read
Sometimes, Christians are not sure how to talk about their faith in a way that is real and relatable. They worry about not having all the answers, saying the wrong thing, or being confronted with tough or controversial issues of faith. This book serves as a guide to help Christians have "coffee shop conversations" about religion, real talk about God in a way that has meaning, relevance, and admits mistakes.
I think this is probably the best book I have ever read about how to witness your Christian faith. Dale and Jonalyn talk about how to be open and honest, how to have manners when talking about belief systems (which is applicable to more than just religion), how to admit mistakes and avoid them, and how to be honest and open about what God really means to you.
So often, Christians talk a good game, using spiritual vocabulary, and it ends up coming across as very off putting to non-believers. This book shows you how to be more in touch with yourself, and how to share yourself with others, while being open to others sharing themselves with you. It all boils down to love.
There were parts of the book I did not like as well as others, and Part I was my hands down favorite part of the book, but overall, I thought this was a great, no nonsense tool for Christians to use for personal growth and improving relationships with others, regardless of whether conversion occurs. I look forward to reading more books by both Dale and Jonalyn. You need to read this, real talk.
Stop wasting time in idle chit-chat
If you've ever walked away from a conversation thinking, "What precious time we just wasted in idle chitchat," read this book!
It teaches you how to steer conversations to subjects that MATTER, with truth and gentleness, while avoiding being offensive or bullying or just plain weird.
It will open your eyes to how non-believers think so you can move past barriers that typically keep believers and non-believers from sustaining a religious discussion.
In contrast to the beat-over-the-head-with-a-Bible method too often misused in evangelism, the Finchers suggest using seven specific manners for an effective spiritual conversation, including:
Respect one another
Step into their shoes
Wrestle on your own
Share your personal experience
Allow others to remain unconvinced
You'll end up examining how well YOU know Jesus and what you really believe about the "good news" yourself.
The Finchers tell you to keep it simple so you don't get sidetracked on non-essential issues. Remember you are inviting others to Jesus, not to your denomination or particular church.
They teach you how to be free to be yourself as you talk about Jesus in ordinary conversations with ordinary people. Thanks to this book, I feel more confident that I can do this!
Great Evangelism Tool
This book is a great evangelism tool for people who want to become more natural in relating their testimony.