Numbers matter. And so does using them accurately. Stats can be a preacher's best friend, but misuse them at your peril! How can we use them with credibility but without paranoia?

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How do we keep our spiritual flame burning bright, without burning out? We look at a new book, "Zeal without Burnout". Luke 9.23-24 tells us to be wary of trying to save ourselves. But does this mean burnout is our aim? We take a look at what Christopher Ash calls, "sustainable sacrifice".

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What is the difference between being politically correct in order to not offend people, as opposed to being sensitive in the way that we present the gospel? We look in this video at the specific issue of preaching in the presence of people from a Jewish background.

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How do we keep our spiritual flame burning bright, without burning out? We look at a new book, "Zeal without Burnout". "Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord." Rom 12.11.

What is the point of a testimony? How can we avoid common pitfalls? We look at Peter's advice for powerful testimonies.

What is the difference between an anecdote and a story, and why does it matter in public speaking? We look at the differences and think about how best to apply each one.

What should we begin with when talking to people who don't believe the gospel? How should we start the conversation? We look at a possible five-step template that might help us to begin spiritual conversations.

What do we do with our fears when we get up to speak? What will help us to speak with courage and clarity? We look at the book "360° preaching", and the example of Paul with the Corinthians. It seems that love is the answer, as in so many things!

What is the correct place for apologetics in our evangelism? And how do we deal with basic apologetics questions in our lessons? The the answer to these questions could have a profound effect on how many people become Christians, and especially, for some reason, men.

What do we do when we get stuck trying to finish a talk? Could perfectionism be our enemy?