Faith Over Fear

Sharing the Gospel in Our Hostile and Polarized Climate


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Most of us want to be able to share big and important truths with those who think and believe differently than we do, but find ourselves either shrinking back in fear or getting sucked into arguments that quickly devolve and turn ugly. Both responses stem from fear and challenge our ability to fulfill the greatest call Jesus gave us, and that’s to share the gospel with those who don’t yet know Christ. In this episode, host Jennifer Slattery speaks with apologist, pastor and church planter Dave Montoya on all the reasons these conversations feel so difficult and have the potential to turn so hostile, how to analyze our unique triggers, and create more fulfilling and fruitful discussions with those who hold a vastly different view of our world than we do.  

Discussion/Reflective Question:

  1. What resonated with you most in this episode?
  2. When it comes to discussing big truths with those with whom you disagree, do you most frequently tend to get sucked into a tense argument or try to avoid the discussion, and why do you think this might be?
  3. Consider a "truth discussion" when you became reactive or withdrawn. What factors might have impacted your reaction?
  4. How difficult do you find it to see commonalities between yourself and those with whom you disagree on issues about which you feel deeply passionate, and why do you think this is?
  5. According to Dave Montoya, we should approach anger with caution. Why did he suggest this, and how do you feel regarding his perspective?
  6. What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode?

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