In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of ministry from weakness, particularly in evangelism. Our guest, a secure missionary from our organization, shares insights on his own ongoing need for the gospel as much as those God has called him to reach. “Luke” challenges a formulaic understanding of evangelism by proposing transparency about weakness, intimacy with Jesus, and relational consistency as key elements in revealing the beauty of God’s story of love to others. His experiences reveal a universal truth: God's power shines brightest in our weaknesses.

In this episode, they discuss… 

• How unique a sense of God’s call can be (11:00)
• Why we cannot overlook the impact of consistency (25:20)
• What do you do while you’re “waiting” in the mundane? (27:45)
• Why a sense of need is necessary to share God’s love with others (29:30)
• How God’s power shines brightest in our weakness (37:30)
• A new framework for talking about the gospel with a skeptic (49:30)

Thank you for listening! If you found this conversation encouraging or helpful, please share this episode with your friends and loved ones. Or please leave us a review—it really helps!

Referenced in this episode:

• Grab a copy of Serge’s Advent Devotional Ebook
• Learn about Serge’s Summer Internship
• Send questions or comments to [email protected]
• Bible references: 1 Thessalonians 3:12, Isaiah 55, 1 Peter 1:15-17

Credits: 

Our guest for this episode has chosen to keep his identity anonymous for his safety and the safety of those he serves. At Serge, we have many workers serving in closed-access countries around the world, and we prioritize security, which is essential for the success of their work. This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady. Production by Anna Madsen, Aaron Gray, Joonhee Park, and Sunny Chi. Music by Tommy L. 

𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Learn more and get involved at serge.org.

Connect with us!

• Instagram: @graceatthefray
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sergeglobal
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraceAtTheFray
• Tik Tok: @graceatthefray
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/serge/

Sign up here to get notified when new episodes are released: https://serge.org/podcast/#subscribe

Questions or comments? Reach out to us anytime at [email protected].