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Tina Waldrom from Evangelism In Australia interviews church leaders and congregation members alike to discover how they are reaching out to others with the gospel. These stories reveal some wonderful insights to keep the church equipped and encouraged to stay focused on outreach.
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Episodes
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tina Waldrom speaks with Nic Mackay about best practice for outreach in Australia. Nic is the National Director of NAYBA, who are helping churches to love their neighbour. NAYBA has a vison to see the Body of Christ come together in complete unity to serve those in need and help transform our communities, cities and the nation. Nic talks about 3 projects deemed to be highly effective to reach communities. These projects are certified as best practice. Nic outlines the ingredients of a ‘best practice’ project and explains how each can be used to reach our society.
NAYBA work hard to successfully identify projects in Australia that are effective and reproducible to bring the hope of Christ to communities. Their best practice approaches provide local churches with a menu of community projects they can choose from, lead and adapt to the local context. Many churches have already unearthed the needs in their community but are wondering what to do to meet these needs. NAYBA’s menu of community projects is a helpful starting place.
In this episode, Nic talks about 3 projects: Kids Hope, Empowered Faith Communities and Circuit Breaker. Each of these projects have a proven track record and are being used by many churches as an outreach and discipleship tool. Nic gives a strong overview of each of the projects with examples of how these are helping to reach Aussies for Jesus. The stories he shares are compelling and encouraging. God is doing wonderful things in the nation of Australia and these initiatives are well respected in Christian and secular circles.
In this podcast episode, you will discover…
The role of NAYBA in helping churches reach their neighbourhood.
Best practice projects in Australia that are helping people reach their local community.
How a project becomes deemed ‘best practice’ in Australia.
The measures of success a community initiative needs to make it highly effective.
Three programs that are available for churches and believers to run in the community.
How to NOT reinvent the wheel when reaching your local community.
Why Kids Hope is recognised nationally and how it is helping churches engage with schools.
The story of Empowered Faith Communities: bridging the gap between social work and faith.
How preventative model programming can help heal a community?
Why Circuit Breaker is so helpful in preventing domestic violence in communities.
And so much more…
Watch a Short Video with Nic and Tina Waldrom here.
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OTHER PODCAST EPISODES LINKED TO THIS
Bringing Transformation to Coaches & Leaders with Shaun Hart#1 Adopting Shopping Centres 4 Jesus with Graham SercombeChallenged by God to Take the Light Outside the Church
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Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Tina Waldrom talks with Sophie Wilksch about Rebuilding Outreach Post COVID-19. Sophie, based in the Barossa Valley, South Australia is involved working in secondary schools through Young Life Australia. Like many Aussies, she has experienced the disruption of COVID-19. Sophie talks about the challenges of not being able to go about the work of evangelism in her normal rhythms and discusses how she is moving forward post COVID-19. Discouragement, despair and loss are some of the emotions she has experienced. The Holy Spirt has revealed the necessary keys to go about Rebuilding Outreach Post COVID-19.
This interview was recorded late in 2021, with the intention to release it early 2022 as many believers and Christian groups look to begin outreach for the year. Outreach is best when genuine, authentic relationships can be built with people in the community. This involves consistency and a long-term approach to working with people. COVID-19 certainly bought many disruptions to the work of outreach. The year 2022 is a new year and although COVID-19 has bought many disruptions, all is not lost, there are ways forward. Sophie shares some insights that are applicable for all believers at this time.
In this podcast episode, you will discover…
How COVID-19 has disrupted evangelism for many & how to move forward.
The discouraging emotions that many are feeling in outreach & how to overcome these.
The feeling of loss and what to do with it?
The mindset that is needed to move forward in outreach.
Proven ways to pick things up and to keep going in evangelism.
Stories of encouragement that only God can bring.
Why quitting should not be an option post COVID-19.
How to acknowledge the pain of outreach disruption and then reset.
And so much more…
Watch a Short Video with Sophie and Tina Waldrom here.
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OTHER PODCAST EPISODES LINKED TO THIS
Knowing Your Audience in Evangelism with Glyn Henman
No to Hollywood, Yes to Jesus
Cultural Insights for Evangelism
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Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
This summer in Australia, we are showcasing the top 5 episodes listened to in 2021. This is #1.
Tina Waldrom interviews Doctor C. Thomas Perry about his death experience and how he went to heaven. Colin had a dramatic encounter with Jesus after dying in an ambulance. Dying to Be Alive – Sharing Death Encounters is a fascinating listen. His story has touched the lives of many non-believers. The story he tells is extraordinary, thought provoking and inspiring. Many people have encounters with God. The challenge is to share these encounters in ways that connect.
Doctor C. Thomas Perry took years before he published his book on this encounter, Dying To be Alive. In this interview, he is very candid about the reasons behind the delay. It’s refreshing to hear a Christian be honest and open about the very real struggles of going through such an encounter with God. And the struggle of letting others know in a way that is helpful. Dying To Be Alive – Sharing Death Encounters is a must listen.
In this podcast episode, you will discover…
The whole story of Doctor C. Thomas Perry and his death experience.
An understanding of the spiritual dimension from one man’s major encounter.
Thoughts on angels and the role of them in death.
What the voice of God sounded like to Colin and how he responded.
Proven ways to share your own encounters so others understand.
Ideas on how to share encounters so people listen.
Why over zealousness is both good and bad.
Real life stories of Colin sharing his story and the affect.
And so much more…
Watch a Short Video with Doctor Colin and Tina Waldrom here.
ONLINE EVANGELISM COURSE
*Online Evangelism Course for Church Groups and IndividualsTo upskill in the area of having faith conversations with people in everyday spaces, check out the online course, On Mission with God @Home – How to Share your Faith Naturally in Conversations.
OTHER PODCAST EPISODES LINKED TO THIS
Sam Chan – How to Talk About Jesus (Without Being That Guy)
Overcoming Anxiety in Evangelism
Engaging with Cancel Culture
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Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
This summer in Australia, we are showcasing the top 5 episodes listened to in 2021. This is #2.
Tina Waldrom speaks with Australian actor Nathan Wilson who said No to Hollywood and Yes to Jesus. Just as Nathan was about to make the ‘big time’, God broke into his world. As long as Nathan can remember, acting was the goal, Hollywood was the dream. What Nathan didn’t realise, was that the stories he would be offered to tell were not the narrative that God preferred him to tell. Today, through his work with Young Life Australia, he is passionate about people knowing Christ’s story.
Nathan shares his journey from a potential lucrative contract, to a life of greater purpose and meaning. After an extraordinary turn of events, Nathan returns from Hollywood, his dream, to his hometown in Queensland, Australia. God takes him on a year of transition where he begins to discover the future scripts that Jesus would have him be a part of. The lessons he shares about placing God first and sharing the gospel are challenging.
In this episode, Nathan is refreshingly honest about the Christian life and the challenges to not only profess Christ as Lord, but to live with Christ as Lord. Living a life where others encounter Jesus, a life in the service of others is Nathan’s pursuit. The satisfaction of sharing Christ through Young Life, far outweighs the satisfaction of what was on offer from Hollywood. Nathan talks about the difficulty he would have had following Christ, if he had said yes to Hollywood. His story of God interrupting his plans and challenging him to pursue another direction is thought-provoking to everyone who professes Christ.
In this podcast episode, you will discover…
What God did to get the attention of Actor Nathan Wilson.
The stories we tell ourselves to ultimately not put God first?
How satisfaction is found in following Christ and telling His story.
The story of secular school staff recognising Christ without a word mentioned.
How to reach young people today and what’s important.
Why sharing Christ should be our number one priority?
How to share Jesus in ways that are incarnational and missional
The power of ‘presence’ in evangelism.
The importance of being Jesus in a culture that needs to see Him.
How the Bible informed Nathan about his pursuit of money and fame.
Watch a short video with Nathan and Tina regarding this episode.
The story of Nathan's Hollywood wife and her witness in the industry.
And so much more…
ONLINE EVANGELISM COURSE
*Online Evangelism Course for Church Groups and IndividualsTo upskill in the area of having faith conversations with people in everyday spaces, check out the online course, On Mission with God @Home – How to Share your Faith Naturally in Conversations.
OTHER PODCAST EPISODES LINKED TO THIS
Knowing Your Audience in Evangelism with Glyn Henman
Cultural Insights for Evangelism
Overcoming Anxiety in Evangelism
Engaging with Cancel Culture
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Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
This summer in Australia, we are showcasing the top 5 episodes listened to in 2021. This is #3.
Tina Waldrom chats with Glyn Henman about Knowing Your Audience in Evangelism. Glyn is the CEO of Young Life Australia and has seen significant shifts in his audience, young people, over time. The ways to share Christ today, have changed significantly from when he started working with youth. Knowing the audience well, who you are trying to share the gospel with, has become a key for Glyn and his staff at Young Life Australia. The stories and principles that he shares, are both challenging and encouraging. Knowing Your Audience in Evangelism is a key consideration when sharing the gospel.
Acknowledging the need to understand specifically, where a person or group is ‘at’, is foundational to sharing Christ. Glyn shows how Jesus Himself did this and how effective it has been in his own life. At times, it is easier to continue to share Christianity in ways that are comfortable and known, however, it is not always the most effective. Staying open to new ideas and the leading of the Holy Spirit, has been paramount for Glyn, as his audience has changed over the past thirty years.
In this episode, Glyn draws on his experience of working with young people to encourage and equip everyday believers to think more specifically about the people you engage with for Christ. Glyn has adapted, he has remained flexible and learnt the ways to be effective to reach young people even as the culture has changed. There are lessons in this episode for everyone, the challenge is to know your audience well.
In this podcast episode, you will discover…
How knowing your audience changes what you say about Jesus.
Why cultural shifts matter when presenting the gospel?
How relationships are vital to sharing Christianity today.
How to engage with a culture that knows nothing about the Bible.
Why Christians need to be flexible and open to new ways of faith sharing.
How culture has changed and how that influences the gospel.
The ways in which Jesus adapted to the audience of His time.
The place of story telling when sharing about Jesus.
Practical steps to grow in knowledge about the people you reach.
How people come to faith today and what you need to allow for?
Watch a short video with Glyn and Tina regarding this episode.
And so much more…
ONLINE EVANGELISM COURSE - ON MISSION WITH GOD @HOME
*Online Evangelism Course for Church Groups and IndividualsTo upskill in the area of having faith conversations with people in everyday spaces, check out the online course, On Mission with God @Home – How to Share your Faith Naturally in Conversations.
RESOURCES referred to in this episode:
Book: Christ in Culture – read a review here.Blog Article: Generations Defined: 50 years of change over 5 generations
OTHER PODCAST EPISODES LINKED TO THIS
How to Reach Aussies for Jesus Now
The Forgotten Ministry of Sowing with Rob Coyle
Challenged by God to Take the Light Outside the Church
Reaching Uber Rich Kids
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Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
This summer in Australia, we are showcasing the top 5 episodes listened to in 2021. This is #4.
Tina Waldrom speaks with Rob Martin about Having an Answer for The Bigger Questions. Rob, from City Bible Forum has his own podcast show called, Bigger Questions. Rob has interviewed over two hundred guests and is answering the bigger questions that Australians have about life and faith. Rob is an expert at understanding the objections that Aussies may have to faith and exploring the answers. In this interview, Tina queries Rob on three of his episodes that have particular relevance to the pandemic world we now live in. Rob shares some wonderful insights as to how everyday believers can share their faith more effectively.
The pandemic world that we now live in, has raised a number of matters for people. This season in life has unearthed many questions that neighbours, friends and work colleagues may be grappling with. In recent times, Rob recorded three episodes that are discussed in this show with Tina Waldrom. They are: Where can we find hope in a Coronavirus world?, Can God be there amidst the pain? And How can we thrive in anxious times? Tina explores the answers to these questions and how they can help Christian believers be more effective in their personal witness for Christ.
In this podcast episode, you will discover…
The questions that the pandemic is raising for secular Australia.
How to engage with the questions of hope and purpose that the pandemic is raising.
Deeper insights to questions of meaning and peace that people have.
How to explain to non-Christians why and how God matters in crisis.
The ways in which pain and suffering can be discussed with unbelievers.
Why anxiety is now so prevalent and ways to connect with the community.
What responses to give to anxious people that will help them explore faith.
How to respond to questions of suffering and pain in times of crisis.
Practical steps to help non-Christians who are asking the bigger questions.
And so much more…
WATCH and short video here with Rob Martin.
ONLINE EVANGELISM COURSE - ON MISSION WITH GOD @HOME
*Online Evangelism Course for Church Groups and IndividualsTo upskill in the area of having faith conversations with people in everyday spaces, check out the online course, On Mission with God @Home – How to Share your Faith Naturally in Conversations.
OTHER PODCAST EPISODES LIKED TO THIS
Overcoming Anxiety in Evangelism
How to Talk About Jesus (Without Being That Guy) with Sam Chan
#2 Everyday Psychology in Evangelism – Social Media & The Effects on Young People
How To Reach Aussies for Jesus Now
Sharing Your Faith Through The Hard Times
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Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
This summer in Australia, we are showcasing the top 5 episodes listened to in 2021. This is #5.
Tina Waldrom speaks with Cam Butler from Urban Revs. In 1998, Cam left the church to be the church. Cam loves the church and was happily employed as a local pastor when he felt compelled to leave his position. He had an overwhelming desire to take the Kingdom of God to the community in new and relevant ways.
The Lord sent Cam on mission where he became the chaplain to the Melbourne Demons, an Australian Rules Football team. The stories he shares in this episode are enlightening and encouraging. From there he became the National Director for what is now Sports Chaplaincy Australia. He is currently heading the work of Urban Revs in Australia, training the church to take the Kingdom of God to the community in fresh and exciting ways.
The many years of experience that Cam has taking the Kingdom to the community are invaluable. His insights and wisdom are now being used to mobilise many churches to take the gospel outside the four walls of the church. His ideas are being implemented by many including Gary Rucci in Queensland. Cam has some very clear and practical tips to help churches and everyday believers be effective in this space. His contention is that Jesus has one mission, let’s not complicate the narrative.
In this podcast episode, you will discover…
Cam’s journey of leaving the church to be the church.
Things to do and not to do when reaching out to your community.
How to pastor your street, your sporting club or work place.
New ways to implement with the great commission as a believer.
Thoughts and ideas on how churches can reach communities for Christ.
The role of translating the gospel so people understand.
Real life stories of AFL footballers and staff being impacted by the gospel.
Practical tips to implement immediately to reach the world for Christ.
Tools and resources to help you in the work of evangelism.
And so much more
Watch A short Interview with Tina and Cameron - here
ONLINE EVANGELISM COURSE - ON MISSION WITH GOD @HOME
*Online Evangelism Course for Church Groups and IndividualsTo upskill in the area of having faith conversations with people in everyday spaces, check out the online course, On Mission with God @Home – How to Share your Faith Naturally in Conversations.
OTHER PODCAST EPISODES LINKED TO THIS
Challenged by God to take the light outside the church.
How to Share My Faith Through Sports
Sharing Faith in the Footy World with Kade Klemke
Sharing Jesus In the World of Professional Sports with David ‘Latty’.
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Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Tina Waldrom speaks with Brooke Filipovski regarding Cultural Insights for Evangelism. Brooke, born in the United States, has lived and worked in many countries, including Australia. Her time spent Down Under, gave her clear insights into the culture, most importantly, the things to consider in regard to evangelism. Brooke worked and lived among Aussies, through the ministry of Young Life. Her comments in this interview are refreshingly honest and challenging.
Brooke currently lives in Macedonia and is continuing her work with Young Life. Having lived in many nations, she is committed to understanding the cultural differences of nations and bringing the gospel in each context. Australia, was not what she expected. In many ways, the culture was extremely different to the United States and at odds to the Kingdom of God. She points out the peculiarities of Australia and what needs to be considered for the gospel to be proclaimed effectively.
In this episode, be prepared to be challenged. Brooke, not being an Australian, yet married to one, was asked to share her thoughts candidly. She has a great love for Australia and has a view of the culture that can only be observed from her unique position. The ‘she’ll be right mate’ attitude and ‘the tall poppy syndrome’ are a few of the highlights in this episode.
In this podcast episode, you will discover…
The dominating values in Australian culture.
The lack of community and how to rebuild that for evangelistic purpose.
How ‘Park Runs’ and sports can benefit the gospel.
Why creating Holy Places of Worship, outside the church could be beneficial.
What the gospel says about the ‘tall poppy syndrome’ in Australia.
The place of sarcasm in Australia and how to counteract it.
How to share Jesus in ways that Aussies relate.
The power of ‘encouragement’ in evangelism.
How to reach people when their God is recreation?
Why a culture of holidays and entitlement can be detrimental to sharing faith.
Watch a short video with Brooke and Tina regarding this episode.
And so much more…
ONLINE EVANGELISM COURSES FROM EVANGELISM IN AUSTRALIA
*NEW CHRISTMAS COURSES
*** Sharing Christ at Christmas – New Online Course
*Online Evangelism Course for Church Groups and IndividualsTo upskill in the area of having faith conversations with people in everyday spaces, check out the online course, On Mission with God @Home – How to Share your Faith Naturally in Conversations.
OTHER PODCAST EPISODES LINKED TO THIS
Knowing Your Audience in Evangelism with Glyn Henman
No to Hollywood, Yes to Jesus
Sam Chan – How to Talk About Jesus (Without Being That Guy)
Engaging with Cancel Culture
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Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Tina Waldrom speaks with Aussie Evangelist Conrad Parsons about Training Evangelists. For many decades, Conrad has focused on training other evangelists both in Australia and beyond. He is a seasoned evangelist who has been faithful and fruitful over time. His journey, told through Coconut Apostles is remarkable. Through Global Evangelists, he locates, validates and activates gifted evangelists in their vocational contests. His insights and keys to becoming more effective in outreach have been multiplied thousands of times over.
Conrad rightfully points out the difference between an evangelist and the task that every believer has to reach out with the gospel. Sharing his own stories and the stories of others, Conrad encourages a type of evangelism where the Holy Spirit needs to be the number one-person leading. Through his conservative Christian background, the power of the Spirit is so very evident in all that Conrad shares and has experienced in his ministry.
In this episode, Conrad shares many insights into the work of evangelism and how to train others. He discusses his work in the Pacific Islands and the invaluable insights gained from this. Conrad shares about the unique calling of an evangelist and how to successfully raise up healthy evangelists. He explores the unique makeup of evangelists and what is needed to encourage, train and release them into ministry. You can take a free online test as an Evangelist through Order of St Phillip.
In this podcast episode, you will discover…
What the calling to be an evangelist may look like.
Tips to ‘do’ evangelism in a way that represents God well.
The heart of an evangelist and what’s important?
How to train healthy evangelists that put discipleship first.
Stories of unplanned miracles and the lessons learnt.
How to recognise up-and-coming evangelists.
The strengths and weaknesses of evangelists.
Why equipping evangelists is so important?
How to let the Holy Spirit lead in evangelism.
Why miracles may not be happening in the Australian context?
The importance of the ‘unexplained’ in the Christian faith.
How evangelists can function effectively in the body of Christ.
Watch a short video with Conrad and Tina regarding this episode.
And so much more…
ONLINE EVANGELISM COURSES FROM EVANGELISM IN AUSTRALIA
*NEW CHRISTMAS COURSES
*** Sharing Christ at Christmas – New Online Course
*Online Evangelism Course for Church Groups and IndividualsTo upskill in the area of having faith conversations with people in everyday spaces, check out the online course, On Mission with God @Home – How to Share your Faith Naturally in Conversations.
OTHER PODCAST EPISODES LINKED TO THIS
Lessons from Aussie Evangelist Andrew Scarborough
Learning from the Greats – Evangelist Rob Coyle
The Forgotten Ministry of Sowing with Evangelist Rob Coyle
The New Era of Digital Evangelism with Melinda Dwight (Alpha Australia)
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Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tina Waldrom speaks with Australian actor Nathan Wilson who said No to Hollywood and Yes to Jesus. Just as Nathan was about to make the ‘big time’, God broke into his world. As long as Nathan can remember, acting was the goal, Hollywood was the dream. What Nathan didn’t realise, was that the stories he would be offered to tell were not the narrative that God preferred him to tell. Today, through his work with Young Life Australia, he is passionate about people knowing Christ’s story.
Nathan shares his journey from a potential lucrative contract, to a life of greater purpose and meaning. After an extraordinary turn of events, Nathan returns from Hollywood, his dream, to his hometown in Queensland, Australia. God takes him on a year of transition where he begins to discover the future scripts that Jesus would have him be a part of. The lessons he shares about placing God first and sharing the gospel are challenging.
In this episode, Nathan is refreshingly honest about the Christian life and the challenges to not only profess Christ as Lord, but to live with Christ as Lord. Living a life where others encounter Jesus, a life in the service of others is Nathan’s pursuit. The satisfaction of sharing Christ through Young Life, far outweighs the satisfaction of what was on offer from Hollywood. Nathan talks about the difficulty he would have had following Christ, if he had said yes to Hollywood. His story of God interrupting his plans and challenging him to pursue another direction is thought-provoking to everyone who professes Christ.
In this podcast episode, you will discover…
What God did to get the attention of Actor Nathan Wilson.
The stories we tell ourselves to ultimately not put God first?
How satisfaction is found in following Christ and telling His story.
The story of secular school staff recognising Christ without a word mentioned.
How to reach young people today and what’s important.
Why sharing Christ should be our number one priority?
How to share Jesus in ways that are incarnational and missional
The power of ‘presence’ in evangelism.
The importance of being Jesus in a culture that needs to see Him.
How the Bible informed Nathan about his pursuit of money and fame.
Watch a short video with Nathan and Tina regarding this episode.
The story of Nathan's Hollywood wife and her witness in the industry.
And so much more…
ONLINE EVANGELISM COURSES FROM EVANGELISM IN AUSTRALIA
*NEW CHRISTMAS COURSES
*** Sharing Christ at Christmas – New Online Course
*Online Evangelism Course for Church Groups and IndividualsTo upskill in the area of having faith conversations with people in everyday spaces, check out the online course, On Mission with God @Home – How to Share your Faith Naturally in Conversations.
OTHER PODCAST EPISODES LINKED TO THIS
Knowing Your Audience in Evangelism with Glyn Henman
Engaging with Cancel Culture
Challenged by God to Take the Light Outside the Church
Reaching Uber Rich Kids with Josh Tyler
How to Mobilise Teenagers for Evangelism with Jesse Murray
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