The gospel is not meant to stop with us. When Christ saves, He calls us into His mission—that others might believe, grow, and in turn lead others to Christ. This is multiplication.

In this episode of Gospel Talks, George Binoka and Pastor Brad Stille explore how evangelism flows into discipleship, and how discipleship becomes a movement of disciple-makers. They discuss the role of The Exchange Bible study, the unique power of new believers to share the Gospel, and the steady work of building a culture where multiplication is normal.

This is about ordinary Christians, carrying the gospel into ordinary relationships, by the power of an extraordinary God.

Scripture:

2 Timothy 2:2 — “What you have heard from me … entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.”

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In this episode of Gospel Talks, Pastor Tate and Jeff Musgrave unpack the real-life impact of sharing the gospel with clarity and intentionality. They discuss common mistakes in evangelism, the importance of building authentic relationships, and how to recognize "soul needs" that open doors for meaningful conversations.

You’ll hear how Bible studies like The Exchange can serve as powerful tools in guiding people toward Christ, why relational evangelism is central to the mission of the church, and how everyday believers can step into gospel conversations with confidence. Plus, George and Jeff introduce the Exchange Message App—a practical resource to help you share the gospel in person or digitally.

Whether you’ve been sharing your faith for years or are just beginning, this episode will equip and encourage you to take the next step in making disciples.

Chapters:

00:00 – Real-Life Impact of Gospel Sharing

00:16 – Understanding the Gospel and Evangelism Mistakes

03:04 – The Importance of Personal Relationships in Evangelism

06:02 – Navigating Conversations and Soul Needs

11:52 – Utilizing Bible Studies for Effective Evangelism

16:04 – The Role of the Church in Community Evangelism

21:15 – Tools for Evangelism: The Exchange App and Resources

In this first episode of a two-part conversation, Castleview Baptist Church sits down with Jeff Musgrave — church planter, pastor for 26 years, and founder of The Exchange ministry. Jeff shares how God called him into church planting, the unique challenges and growth barriers he faced, and the vital role community plays in helping a church thrive. He also explains why creating a culture of connection is essential, how The Exchange was born, and tells the powerful story of a couple who came to Christ through a simple four-lesson Bible study.

Chapter Markers:

00:00 Opening Insights on Bible Study Interest

03:08 The Journey of Church Planting

05:54 Growth Barriers in Church Development

09:14 The Role of Community in Church Growth

12:03 Creating a Culture of Connection

15:03 Transitioning to the Exchange Ministry

18:10 Real-Life Impact of Gospel Sharing

Why is the Bible essential in evangelism and discipleship? In this raw, unscripted episode, George Binoka and Jeff Musgrave tackle some of the most common questions Christians face when sharing their faith. What is truth? Is using Scripture really necessary when evangelizing? What do you say to someone who doesn’t believe the Bible? And is God’s Word still powerful today?

You’ll walk away with renewed confidence in God’s Word, practical help for conversations with unbelievers, and a deeper understanding of how the Bible is not just informative—it’s transformative.

📖 Discover why you can “still smell His breath” on the pages of Scripture.

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How do we reach people across cultural and religious divides—without diluting the gospel? In this episode, Pastor Joel Mosier shares lessons from his ministry in Houston, one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the U.S. From wearing cowboy boots during rodeo week to breaking fast at a mosque, Joel offers practical wisdom on relational evangelism that doesn’t shy away from hard truths.

Whether you’re in rural Kansas or international Houston, this conversation will challenge and equip you to enter your own community with the eyes of a missionary and the heart of Christ.

00:00 – Cultural Adaptation in Evangelism

Joel shares how Grace Life Baptist reflects Houston’s ethnic diversity and why adaptation is essential to connecting without compromising truth.

04:46 – Understanding Community Layers

Learn how to identify cultural, religious, and regional “layers” in your own neighborhood by paying attention to language, attire, calendars, and community events.

09:28 – Building Relationships Across Cultures

Joel shares the story of how consistent presence and curiosity led to gospel fruit with his Buddhist and atheist neighbors—starting at a bus stop.

14:21 – Navigating Religious Differences

From fasting during Ramadan with Muslim friends to showing up at local mosques, Joel explains how curiosity and clarity can open doors to truth.

19:00 – Community Involvement and Service

We talk about storm cleanups, school engagement, and how showing up builds trust—but why we must never mistake serving for sharing the gospel.

23:36 – Safeguarding the Gospel in Good Works

Joel gives practical ways to keep ministries gospel-centered, and how leaders must intentionally steer their people toward eternal conversations.

28:07 – Finding Time for Community Engagement

Busy? Joel reminds us that gospel fruit comes from slow, faithful, relational presence. He offers creative ways to redeem gyms, sports, and everyday routines for kingdom purposes.

• 📄 Joel’s article on cultural adaptation
• 💬 Learn more about The Exchange: www.exchangemessage.org
• 🛠️ For training on relational evangelism, visit here.

Take 10 minutes this week to drive through your community with fresh eyes. What signs, shops, languages, or schools reflect the people around you? Ask God to open your heart—and a door—to someone new.

Sometimes the thought to share the gospel isn’t a one-time thing—it’s a persistent, nagging feeling you’ve had for weeks or months about a specific person in your life. You know God’s been pressing on your heart to speak up, but somehow you keep delaying.

This episode of Gospel Talks dives into that relational evangelism comfort zone—the space where familiarity and fear collide and keep us from obeying God’s call.

Host George Binoka talks with Pastor Matt Fagan about how to recognize that inner tug, how to overcome the comfort and hesitation that hold us back, and why it’s so important to move beyond guilt or pressure and evangelize out of love—for both God and the person we’re called to reach.

Based on Pastor Fagan’s insightful article, What Gets You Out of the Chair?, this conversation offers encouragement and practical steps for anyone stuck in a relational comfort zone.

00:00 – Introduction to Relational Evangelism

02:54 – Stepping Out of Comfort Zones

05:36 – Navigating Personal Relationships

08:33 – The Role of Compassion in Evangelism

11:24 – Motivation Behind Evangelism

14:15 – The Danger of Guilt in Evangelism

17:06 – Glorifying God Through Evangelism

19:50 – Humility in Success

22:35 – The Importance of Perspective

25:25 – Final Encouragements

📖 Read the article: What Gets You Out of the Chair?

💬 Learn more about The Exchange: exchangemessage.org

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• Evangelism often comes as a persistent burden about a specific relationship, not just a random impulse.
• Comfort and fear in our relationships can keep us stuck—recognizing this is the first step forward.
• Guilt and obligation aren’t sustainable motivators—love for God and love for people must lead.
• Faithful evangelism glorifies God, even when outcomes aren’t what we expect.

Join the Conversation:

Send your thoughts or questions to george@exchangemessage.org.

Discipleship is a word that gets tossed around in Christian circles—but what does it actually mean? In this episode, Pastor Brad Stille, senior pastor at Wixom Baptist Church and Exchange Trainer, joins George Binoka to break down what real discipleship looks like in everyday life.

This conversation dives deep into the difference between casual spiritual conversations and intentional disciple-making. Pastor Brad shares practical ways to create a discipleship culture instead of just running a program, and how to avoid burnout while staying faithful to Great Commission living.

Whether you’re a pastor, small group leader, or just someone who wants to help others grow in Christ, this episode will equip you to take the next step.

✅ Defining Discipleship

Why discipleship is more than just friendship—and how to keep Jesus at the center of every relationship.

✅ Evaluating Discipleship Relationships

Are you really discipling someone, or just hanging out? Learn how to assess the spiritual direction of your conversations.

✅ Overcoming Challenges in Discipleship

What do you do when someone you're discipling hits a wall or stops following? When is it time to press pause, and when is it time to move on?

✅ The Role of Pastoral Leadership

Why church leaders must model discipleship personally, not just promote it publicly.

✅ Creating a Discipleship Culture

How to move from a "program mentality" to a church-wide lifestyle of disciple-making.

✅ Encouragement During Fruitless Seasons

What to do when you're sowing spiritual seed but not seeing results.

✅ Guarding Against Burnout

Practical advice for staying spiritually healthy while pouring into others.

✅ Empowering Lay Leaders

You don’t need a title to make disciples. Learn how regular Christians can help shift the culture of their church by simply living out the Great Commission.

00:00 – Understanding Discipleship

03:58 – Evaluating Discipleship Relationships

08:24 – Navigating Challenges in Discipleship

12:14 – The Role of Pastoral Leadership

17:23 – Creating a Discipleship Culture

21:48 – Encouragement in Fruitless Seasons

25:47 – Guarding Against Burnout

27:52 – Empowering Lay Leaders

Visit exchangemessage.org to learn more about relational evangelism and discipleship resources from The Exchange.

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Gospel Talks Podcast – Ep. 53: From Addiction to Redemption with Tony Mendez

In this gripping and hope-filled episode of Gospel Talks, host George Binoka sits down with Tony Mendez, a man whose journey from addiction, trauma, and jail to freedom, faith, and family restoration is nothing short of miraculous.

Tony opens up about the pain of his childhood, the instability of his home, the deep wounds left by broken relationships, and how those circumstances drove him into years of substance abuse. But that’s only the beginning.

You’ll hear how God used the faithful love of Tony’s sister, the support of his church community, and the power of the gospel to bring real transformation into his life. From sleeping beside a freeway addicted to fentanyl, to now being clean, baptized, and leading others to Christ, Tony’s story is a powerful testimony to the love of Jesus and the truth that no one is beyond redemption.

🎧 In this episode, you’ll hear about:

✅ The deep impact of childhood trauma and family dysfunction

✅ How addiction took over Tony’s life

✅ A honest answer to the question: "Why would God allow suffering?"

✅ What finally broke through and led to real change

✅ The role of love, community, and discipleship in recovery

✅ The Exchange Bible study and its life-changing impact

✅ A beautiful family moment at his baptism

✅ How you can better minister to people battling addiction or living on the streets

If you’ve ever wondered how to help someone struggling with addiction or how God can reach people in the darkest places, this episode is for you.

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💝 Help us send Bibles to jails and prisons or support our addiction recovery outreach:

Give at exchangemessage.org/give

🕓 Episode Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Tony's Journey

01:01 Early Life and Family Dynamics

04:58 Influence of Family and Ego Development

06:46 Struggles with Addiction and Family Relationships

10:52 The Question of Suffering and God's Role

13:24 The Depths of Addiction

16:39 Turning Point and Path to Recovery

19:03 Encouragement for Others in Similar Situations

19:55 The Power of Love and Kindness

20:47 Finding Help and Support

21:12 The Role of Faith in Recovery

22:31 Building Connections Through Faith

23:45 Seeking God and Community

25:28 The Importance of Guidance in Faith

26:48 Understanding God's Love

27:37 Questions of Faith and Understanding

28:42 Transformation Through Acceptance

30:05 Reaching Out to Those in Need

32:07 The Journey to Baptism and Family Support

36:11 New Chapter

In the final part of our 3-part series with Abundant Life Podcast co-hosts Ben Arellano and Saso Mendez, we explore the heart of relational evangelism in a broken world.

From the secular workplace to the addictions ministry of Freedom That Lasts, Ben and Saso open up about what it looks like to love people intentionally, share the gospel urgently, and recognize the soul beneath the surface — whether it’s a fentanyl addict or an HVAC business owner.

You’ll walk away with renewed purpose and practical insight for making disciples in everyday life.

00:00 – Building Relationships Through Discipleship

How to cultivate genuine friendships that open doors for gospel conversations.

01:22 – Relational Evangelism in Today's Society

Why the world is more guarded than ever—and how to break through with love.

09:17 – Understanding Urgency in Addiction Ministry

Why addiction brings a unique urgency to gospel work—and how to respond wisely.

14:16 – The Need for Hope in a Broken World

Stories of desperation, demonic oppression, and the only real solution: Jesus.

20:13 – The Equality of All Sinners Before God

Addict or accountant—every soul is dead without Christ and equally loved by Him.

21:53 – Closing Reflections on the Series

Ben and Saso share what The Exchange has meant to them and how it’s shaped their ministry.

22:21 – Call to Action for Evangelism

There is no harvest problem—just a laborer shortage. Will you step into the field?

In this follow-up to Episode #50, George continues the conversation with Ben Arellano and Saso Mendez to dive deeper into how The Exchange Bible study has become a powerful tool for evangelism and discipleship in their ministry.

From awkward first meetings to salvations in parking lots, this episode is full of real-life stories showing how God uses willing hearts to guide the lost. You’ll hear how relational evangelism creates space for deep gospel conversations — especially when time is short and souls are searching.

Whether you're discipling a coworker, reaching out to a skeptic, or helping someone break free from addiction, The Exchange provides a clear and Spirit-led path to the cross.

00:00 – The Exchange Bible Study Experience

How Saso and Ben were first introduced to The Exchange and what surprised them about it.

08:12 – The Power of The Exchange in Bible Study

Real testimonies of how God has used the curriculum to lead people from addiction to salvation.

11:33 – Building Relationships Through Discipleship

Why relationships matter, and how The Exchange opens doors for deeper gospel conversations.

17:23 – When the Holy Spirit Moves

Unexpected moments of decision, emotional breakthroughs, and how discipleship continues beyond salvation.

✅ The Exchange Bible Study

✅ Abundant Life Podcast

✅ Saso’s Blog – Staying the Fight