Hearts for the Lost The Podcast

What does it really mean to use the Word of God in evangelism? Do we have to quote chapter and verse, or can we faithfully communicate biblical truth in our own words? In this episode of Hearts for the Lost, Brian and Jimmy are joined by special guest Heath Shaner to discuss how Scripture should shape our gospel conversations, why God’s Word—not our cleverness—is the authority, and how Christians can become more confident using biblical truth when sharing their faith.

What happens when you stop talking about evangelism and actually go share your faith?

In this episode, Brian takes the Gospel to Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis and has a real conversation with a man named Bill.

No script. No staging. No perfect evangelism moment.

Just one Christian, one conversation, and one opportunity to talk about Jesus.

Share Your Faith Friday! is about bringing you into real-world evangelism as it actually happens. You'll hear the conversations, the opportunities, the awkward moments, and the things Brian could have done better.

Because we don't need perfect evangelists. We need faithful Christians willing to open their mouths and proclaim the Gospel.

So listen in, learn from the conversation, and then take the next step yourself.

Have a Heart & Go Share Your Faith!

Romans 1:16 (ESV):
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.”

The conference is almost here! In this episode, Brian and Jimmy talk through the final preparations for the upcoming Hearts for the Lost Conference.

What goes into preparing your heart, your message, and your approach before stepping into a weekend focused on evangelism? We discuss the importance of prayer, biblical preparation, practical readiness, and keeping the Gospel at the center of everything we do.

Whether you’re attending the conference, serving on the team, or simply looking for ways to become more intentional in sharing Christ, this episode will help get you ready.

Prepare your heart. Know the Gospel. Be ready to proclaim Christ.

Hearts for the Lost exists to equip, encourage, and send Christians into the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

The conference is almost here! In this episode, Brian and Jimmy talk through the final preparations for the upcoming Hearts for the Lost Conference.

What goes into preparing your heart, your message, and your approach before stepping into a weekend focused on evangelism? We discuss the importance of prayer, biblical preparation, practical readiness, and keeping the Gospel at the center of everything we do.

Whether you’re attending the conference, serving on the team, or simply looking for ways to become more intentional in sharing Christ, this episode will help get you ready.

Prepare your heart. Know the Gospel. Be ready to proclaim Christ.

Hearts for the Lost exists to equip, encourage, and send Christians into the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to preach the gospel to others, yet forget to preach it to yourself?

Many believers know the gospel is the power of God for salvation, but often live the Christian life as though it depends on their own performance. When we fail, we feel condemned. When we succeed, we become prideful. In both cases, we've drifted from the finished work of Christ.

In this episode, Brian opens Galatians 2:20 and discovers why the Apostle Paul rooted his entire life in the gospel. Together we'll explore what it means to be crucified with Christ, to live by faith in the Son of God, and to rest daily in the love of the Savior who "loved me and gave Himself for me."

Drawing from Scripture and the timeless truths found in Milton Vincent's A Gospel Primer, this episode will encourage you to stop trusting your performance and start resting in Christ's perfect work. The gospel isn't just the message that brought you to faith. It is the message that strengthens, humbles, comforts, and transforms believers every single day.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

• Why Christians need to preach the gospel to themselves daily.
• What Galatians 2:20 teaches about our identity in Christ.
• How union with Christ changes the way we fight sin and pursue holiness.
• Why the Christian life is lived by faith from beginning to end.
• Practical ways to remind your heart of the gospel every day.

Whether you're battling guilt, pride, discouragement, fear, or simply feeling spiritually dry, this episode will point you back to the only place lasting hope is found: the finished work of Jesus Christ.

"The same gospel that saved you is the gospel that will sustain you. Don't just preach it to the lost. Preach it to your own heart every day." - Galatians 2:20

In this episode, Brian and Jimmy discuss why faithful evangelists never outgrow the gospel. In a culture that constantly craves something new, it's easy to believe we need a fresh message to reach people. But Scripture points us in the opposite direction. The apostles preached the same Christ, the same cross, the same resurrection, and the same call to repentance over and over because they knew the power is not in the creativity of the messenger, but in the unchanging gospel itself.

Join us as we explore why the gospel never loses its power, why God designed it to be proclaimed repeatedly, and why the same message that saves sinners continues to strengthen believers. Whether you've shared the gospel a hundred times or you're just beginning to evangelize, this episode is a reminder that the greatest story ever told never needs updating—it simply needs to be proclaimed faithfully.

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In this special episode of Hearts for the Lost, we're honored to welcome Darrell B. Harrison and Virgil L. Walker of the Just Thinking podcast for a conversation centered on the mission every Christian has been given—the proclamation of the gospel.

Whether you're a seasoned evangelist or someone who simply wants to grow in sharing Christ more faithfully, this conversation will challenge, encourage, and point you back to the sufficiency of the gospel.

"Just Thinking About Evangelism" is a timely reminder that our confidence is not in our methods or personalities, but in the power of God to save through the message of Jesus Christ.

Many Christians spend forty or more hours each week in the workplace, yet few see it as one of their greatest opportunities for evangelism. 

In this solo episode, Jimmy discusses what it means to share Christ wisely at work. How do we balance boldness with wisdom? How can we be faithful witnesses without being disruptive or overbearing? 

Drawing from Colossians 4:1–6 and other key passages, Jimmy explores practical ways Christians can honor Christ through their work ethic, recognize gospel opportunities, and overcome the fear that often keeps us silent. Whether you're in an office, on a job site, behind a counter, or working from home, this episode will encourage you to view your workplace as a mission field and your coworkers as people who need the hope of the gospel.

What if you had just one verse to explain the Gospel? 

In this solo episode, Brian unpacks 2 Corinthians 5:21, often called the Gospel in One Verse. Discover the beauty of the Great Exchange where our sin placed upon Christ and His righteousness credited to all who believe. This powerful verse reveals God's holiness, man's sinfulness, Christ's substitutionary death, and the hope of salvation in one unforgettable sentence.  Whether you're a new believer, a seasoned Christian, or someone seeking to share your faith more effectively, this episode will help you understand and communicate the life-changing message of the Gospel with clarity and confidence.

Is evangelism optional for the Christian?

In this solo episode, Jimmy examines the biblical obligation to share the Gospel through the Parable of the Talents, Christ's command to make disciples, and the call to love our neighbors as ourselves. We'll discuss why the Gospel is a stewardship entrusted to every believer, the excuses that often keep us silent, and how faithfulness to Christ compels us to speak of Him. The question isn't whether you're gifted, fearless, or eloquent—the question is whether you're faithful.