Stop Treating Evangelism Like a Performance
Tue Jan 20 2026
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Evangelism isn’t a performance, a program, or a pressure tactic—and it was never meant to be.
In this episode, a men’s Bible study group walks through Evangelism (9Marks) and wrestles honestly with what it really means to share the gospel in everyday life. This is a raw, unscripted conversation about practical evangelism, church culture, altar calls, discipleship, and why most Christians feel either guilty or paralyzed when it comes to sharing their faith.
We talk about:
- Why evangelism is persuasion, not manipulation
- Why you can’t “talk someone into” following Jesus
- The danger of confusing decisions with discipleship
- Evangelism as a long game, not a microwave moment
- Living as ambassadors for Christ at work, at home, and in failure
- Why authenticity matters more than polish
- How churches can build a culture of evangelism, not just programs
- Why actions open doors—but the gospel still requires words
- This episode is for anyone who:
- Feels awkward or afraid to share their faith
- Is tired of gimmicks and performance-driven Christianity
- Wants to live out the gospel in real life, not just Sunday morning
- Believes evangelism should look like presence, humility, and truth
📚 Books Mentioned
Evangelism – J. Mack Stiles- https://amzn.to/3LD1wZS
Deacons (our next study)- https://amzn.to/4pM4B7K
👉Purchasing through the links above supports The Kennedy Ladd Foundation, helping fund the fight for a cure for MPS I (Hurler Syndrome). (KennedyLadd.org)
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Send us a text Evangelism isn’t a performance, a program, or a pressure tactic—and it was never meant to be. In this episode, a men’s Bible study group walks through Evangelism (9Marks) and wrestles honestly with what it really means to share the gospel in everyday life. This is a raw, unscripted conversation about practical evangelism, church culture, altar calls, discipleship, and why most Christians feel either guilty or paralyzed when it comes to sharing their faith. We talk about: - Why evangelism is persuasion, not manipulation - Why you can’t “talk someone into” following Jesus - The danger of confusing decisions with discipleship - Evangelism as a long game, not a microwave moment - Living as ambassadors for Christ at work, at home, and in failure - Why authenticity matters more than polish - How churches can build a culture of evangelism, not just programs - Why actions open doors—but the gospel still requires words - This episode is for anyone who: - Feels awkward or afraid to share their faith - Is tired of gimmicks and performance-driven Christianity - Wants to live out the gospel in real life, not just Sunday morning - Believes evangelism should look like presence, humility, and truth 📚 Books Mentioned Evangelism – J. Mack Stiles- https://amzn.to/3LD1wZS Deacons (our next study)- https://amzn.to/4pM4B7K 👉Purchasing through the links above supports The Kennedy Ladd Foundation, helping fund the fight for a cure for MPS I (Hurler Syndrome). (KennedyLadd.org) 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe If this conversation helped you rethink evangelism, share it with someone walking through faith questions right now. Support the show