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Jesus Didn’t Argue—Why Should We?


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One of the biggest reasons Christians hesitate to talk about their faith is the fear of sounding weird or being hit with tough questions they can’t answer. Others feel like they have to “win” people over, and if they don’t, they’ve somehow failed.

This week on the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we’ll unpack why treating evangelism like a spiritual tug-of-war isn’t the way to go. In fact, apologetics often makes for poor evangelism—no one has ever been “argued” into the Kingdom!

Apologetics is valuable for defending our faith within Christian communities, but it’s not the best tool for engaging those outside the Church. And when we do discuss differences—especially with fellow believers—we’re called to do so with gentleness and respect. Before jumping into any debate, let’s make sure our hearts are in the right place.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:
  • A clear understanding of apologetics and the true purpose of evangelism
  • Two distinct approaches to starting faith conversations
  • The real value of apologetics within Christian communities
  • Why Jesus didn’t rely on tricks, tactics, or arguments to reveal his Father

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    “While apologetic and evangelistic methods are important and may at times be helpful, the Bible does not attribute the success of the gospel to human rhetoric or strategy. It is the Gospel that has the power to set people free and restore relationships–not our methods or perfectly crafted arguments!”
     
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    Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
    Coaching with Caesar and Tina in discipleship and missional living.
    Resources for Disciple-making and Missional Living
    In light of today’s topics, you might find these posts and videos helpful:
    • How to Share Your Faith in a Non-creepy Way

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