Stepping Stones: Practical Conversations on Relationship Evangelism

This week is another short devotional episode going back through the stepping stones. Today we discuss Gospel Confidence part 1. How do we go from friendly 'regular' conversations to deeper spiritual ones? We spend some time with Paul in Acts 17 looking at how he makes a general spiritual connection with the Greeks at Mars Hill in Athens. Then he tells them about Jesus.

This week is a short devotional episode in the series going back through the 8 original stepping stone steps. The step discussed is Gospel awareness part 2. We look at 1 Cor 2:1-5, John 4: 6-9 and Luke 10: 34-37 What is the role of the Spirit in our evangelism? And how do Jesus and the Good Samaritan, by simply paying attention, find gospel opportunities?

This week Chris interviews a life-long friend, Eric Fetters. Eric is a construction project manager. He tells a powerful story about how God used him to comfort a co-worker with empathy and the love of God. He did a great job of using the stepping stones path to build relationship and then when God opened a door of minstry, Eric showed the empathy he build through his own tragedy, to show the co-worker God's love.

This week Chris, Brian Krug and Eric Fetters discuss the theological concept of man made in the image of God. What does it mean? How does the theological concept impact our relationships and evangelism in practical ways?

In this 3rd episode in our series Stepping Stones In-Depth. Today we look deeper into Gospel awareness. Esentially, it means being aware of the goodness of the gospel for me, and aware of the people all around me who need Jesus too. Here are some scriptures that go deeper into the concept.. John 4:35, Matt 5: 14-16, 2 Tim. 4: 1-5 and 2 Peter 3:15 Espeically with the holidays coming, be praying for awarness of the opportunites around us at LHC. And preparing our own hearts to give an answer for the hope in us. I'd love to hear your feedback [email protected]

In this episode, Brian interviews Chris about reaching out to a co-worker. The co-worker is Jewish, and has been deeply effected by the events of October 7th. So Chris , through the words of the Old Testamant, was able to reach out with compassion. Keep praying for peace and healing. Also, for an open door to share Jesus in these tragic world circumstances. Warning, especially if kids listen, some of the topics discussed in this episode involve descriptions of graphic violence.

In this episode, we continue reviewing the 8 stepping stones. Today is a practical reminder of Step 2 - GOSPEL COMMUNITY.

In this devotional episode, we look at how the first 3 beatitudes show us the gospel: how admitting our inadequacies is all we need to do to receive God's help in sharing Jesus with our family, friends, neighbors co-workers and classmates.

In this episode, Chris interviews Jacob Winograd. Jacob and his wife Bria have been attending Living Hope a long time. Jacob is a transmission repair specialist by day, but a podcaster and political activist too. He tells a powerful story how God allowed him to walk along side a friend he met in the podcasting community who was struggling with his sexual identity. It's a great example of how God can use us in gospel relationships to walk with people through all kinds of adversity, to His Glory!