Leveling the Playing Field: A Strategy for Pre-Evangelism

Episode 73 October 06, 2023 00:11:29
Leveling the Playing Field: A Strategy for Pre-Evangelism
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Leveling the Playing Field: A Strategy for Pre-Evangelism

Oct 06 2023 | 00:11:29

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Show Notes

Randy Newman explains that before we even start some evangelistic conversations, the deck is stacked against us, as nonbelievers assume they’re morally or intellectually superior to believers. Many outside the faith see us as narrow-minded, in­tolerant, homophobic simpletons. He gives us some valuable techniques to level the playing field so our words are considered rather than dismissed. Read this article online.

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The Engaging with Series (The Good Book Company, 2014)

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