In this episode of the Luminous Podcast, hosts Nick, Danny, and Jamie discuss the principles of discipleship and faith-sharing. This episode features an enlightening interview with Rob, a longtime global partner who has experience with non-profit projects in Asia and has become an expert in creating businesses that also aim to bring Jesus to others. Rob shares insights into working in multicultural and multi-faith environments. He discusses the importance of living one's faith openly and outlines the legal and cultural nuances in different countries. Key takeaways include recognizing the robust, non-confrontational expression of faith in diverse contexts and the need for discernment and reliance on the Holy Spirit. The hosts reflect on living faith out loud, acknowledging other faiths, and moving beyond traditional models of faith-sharing.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

01:05 Setting Up the Interview

04:15 Introducing Rob and His Work

08:29 Challenges of Evangelism in Different Contexts

12:51 Cultural Sensitivity and Faith Discussions

19:44 Navigating Legal and Cultural Barriers

23:59 Marketplace Solutions for Faith Integration

27:37 Empowering Local Believers

30:29 Contextualizing Faith in Modern Times

31:16 The Traditional Model vs. New Approaches

31:52 Freedom in Sharing Faith

32:09 Challenges and Opportunities in Discipleship

33:00 Rethinking Church Roles and Responsibilities

34:47 Globalization and Personal Discipleship

36:32 Learning from Global Discipleship Movements

37:26 Reflecting on the Interview

38:10 Takeaways and Practical Applications

40:31 Honouring Other Faiths in Discussions

48:37 Dependence on the Holy Spirit

52:50 Final Thoughts, Resources, and a Dad Joke