When the conversation gets tense, the questions turn sharp, and the other person just won’t budge—what do you do?

In this episode of Hearts for the Lost, Jimmy dives into one of the most frustrating realities of evangelism: dealing with the obstinate. Those moments when truth is met with resistance, the conversation turns into debate, and it feels like you’re getting nowhere fast.

Drawing from Scripture, we look at how to remain faithful without becoming quarrelsome, how to recognize when a heart is closed, and how to respond with both boldness and gentleness. We also explore the deeper reality behind stubborn unbelief—and why the battle is never just intellectual, but spiritual.

You’ll come away with practical wisdom for real conversations: when to press in, when to step back, how to ask better questions, and how to trust God with the results.

If you’ve ever walked away from a gospel conversation thinking, “That went nowhere,” this episode is for you.

Stay faithful. Speak truth. Leave the outcome to God.