251 – Are you sharing your faith in unusual ways?

Have you ever been hesitant sharing your faith with someone who you thought probably wasn’t receptive or that you really didn’t even want to talk to?

What would you do if God told you to go directly to that person and tell them about Jesus and the difference he had made in your life?

Would you just automatically go at God’s command or would you try to explain to God why it might not be such a good idea?

Peter and Cornelius

This is sort of what happened to Peter when the Holy Spirit told him to go with three strangers to meet Cornelius the Roman Centurion.

This week's episode explores

• Sharing your faith in unexpected ways
• Having visions that don't make any sense until later
• God asking us to let go of some traditionalized practices
• Trusting God to prepare the way
• How to overcome resistance to sharing your faith with people who are different

Have you ever felt God calling you to share your faith in an unexpected way, with someone you would never have chosen to talk to? Do you ever feel you wouldn’t be able to do what Peter did? Or do you prayerfully yearn for such an opportunity? Maybe you don’t feel qualified or worthy to do something similar.

Never underestimate how God will use you and the good you will do when you have this desire in your heart. Then you’ll see yourself in this verse from Isaiah,

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 NIV

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Full transcript and Bible verses in this episode: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/251

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250 – How often do you have a conversation with someone who has a different faith than you do?

I know some Christians who won't talk to anyone except people they agree with 100%. They live in a "safe" little bubble.

But over the years, I have learned so much from people in other faiths. In fact, it always ends up strengthening my own faith when I talk to someone I don't agree with on everything.

That's what this week's podcast is all about.

And to make things interesting, my guest, Joshua Tapp, interviews me for this milestone episode, Episode 250.

We talk about what it means to

• Forgive when someone really hurt you.
• Be a true follower of Jesus (spoiler alert: it may not be what you're thinking)
• Put your faith into action instead of just believing what someone tells you
• Be saved by grace and how to live that grace in your daily life
• And, how to get out of a spiritual funk

In asking about why my faith is important to me, Josh uncovers one of the most pivotal moments in my faith journey.

Listen now and let me know what you think.

Contact info
Check out Josh's podcast, The Lucky Titan
To contact Josh, text him at 208-206-4652

Show notes
Full transcript and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/250

Thank you for helping The Bible Speaks to You reach this milestone of 250 episodes.

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249 – What do you base your self-worth on?

Have you ever met someone who seemed to be full of confidence , but when you got to know them, you realized they based their self-worth on things like how much money they have, where they went to school, what job they have, or where they're from? Or maybe how good looking they are or how many followers they have on Social Media?

Unfortunately, when you define your worth based on these external factors, you'll never find your true self worth. In fact, this approach actually prevents you from seeing real spiritual self-worth as a child of God.

All these external things can be lost or taken away. But the fact you are God's child can never change.

In this week's episode, I talk about various folks in the Bible who didn't always have a good sense of self-worth. Sometimes they were worthy and didn't feel it. Sometimes they were basing their self-worth on the wrong things but didn't know it.

• Jacob didn't feel worthy of all the blessings God had bestowed, partly because he had cheated his brother out of his birthright and blessing. And he was very sly in caring for Laban's flocks, choosing the best for himself.
• Moses didn't think he was up for the task of talking to Pharaoh and bringing the children of Israel out of Egypt
• Hannah didn't feel worthy because she didn't have any children
• Nebuchadnezzar felt very worthy because he had built the kingdom of Babylon. But God took it all away. He had to find self-worth in glorifying God
• John the Baptist didn't feel worthy to unlatch Jesus's sandals
• The Centurion didn't feel worthy to have Jesus come into his house

Why is it so often the case that the ones who think they are not worthy – like Moses, Hannah, John the Baptist, and the Centurion – are actually very worthy?

How does this apply to you?

Listen now to discover how you can find what's keeping you from discovering your true self-worth.

Previous episode mentioned:
#153 Where Does Your Self-Worth Come From?

Show notes:
Full transcript and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/249

Text me your questions or comments.

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James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.

• Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person)
• Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus)
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