What Every Church Should Know About Global Missions | Brooke Buser and Jonny Ardavanis
In this insightful conversation, Jonny Ardavanis sits down with missionary Brooks Buser to discuss the local church's vital role in global missions. Brooks, who served 13 years as a missionary among the Yembi people, shares practical wisdom on:Key Topics Covered: • Why missions should flow from local churches, not independent efforts • The four primary lanes of modern missions work • How to move from "naval gazing" to global vision as a church • Practical ways families can "hold the rope" for missionaries • Creating sustainable missions budgets and policies • Quality vs. quantity: Why fewer, deeper partnerships work better • What missionaries actually need when they return homePerfect for: • Pastors developing missions strategies • Church members wanting to engage in global missions • Anyone interested in biblical approaches to sending and supporting missionariesBrooks emphasizes that effective missions requires both "goers and senders" working together, with local churches serving as the primary sending agents rather than just financial supporters.
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Why Did Jesus HAVE TO Die? The Biblical Answer That Changes Everything with John MacArthur and Jonny Ardavanis
Why was Jesus' death necessary? In this powerful explanation, Pastor John MacArthur sits down with Jonny Ardavanis and breaks down the biblical foundation for Christ's sacrifice and answers the crucial question: "Why does sin require death?"🔑 KEY TOPICS COVERED: • Why God designed sin to result in death • How Jesus became our substitute on the cross • The significance of Christ's resurrection and ascension • Why animal sacrifices in the Old Testament weren't enough • How one person could absorb punishment for all believers📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: • "The wages of sin is death" - Romans 6:23 • The tree of knowledge of good and evil - Genesis 2:17 • Christ's substitutionary atonement • "It is finished" - John 19:30This teaching explains the heart of the Gospel - how God can be both just and merciful, punishing sin while offering redemption through Christ's perfect sacrifice.
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How to Share Your Faith: Practical Evangelism Tips That Actually Work | Mark Spence and Jonny Ardavanis
Are you struggling with how to share your faith? In this powerful conversation, Mark Spence from Living Waters shares practical evangelism tips that will help you overcome fear and become confident in gospel sharing.🎯 What You'll Learn: • Simple evangelism techniques that work in everyday situations • How to start gospel conversations naturally (restaurant example included!) • Biblical foundation for Christian evangelism and why every believer is called to share • Overcoming common evangelism fears and objections • Street evangelism strategies from someone who does it daily • Why we're called to be faithful, not fruitful in evangelism📖 Key Topics Covered: • Living Waters Ministry approach to evangelism • Ray Comfort and Way of the Master methodology • Using the Ten Commandments in gospel conversations • Biblical evangelism vs. apologetics • Practical witnessing tips for beginners • Christian apologetics and when to use them💡 Featured Evangelism Tools: • Gospel tracts and conversation starters • The "What happens after death?" approach • Using the law to convict of sin • Simple prayer offers that open heartsWhether you're new to faith sharing or want to improve your evangelism skills, this interview provides actionable advice for sharing the gospel confidently. Mark Spence's real-world examples from Wendy's, In-N-Out, and street evangelism will inspire you to step out of your comfort zone.
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When Are You Ready for Marriage? A Father's Guide to Christian Dating & Character | Erik Thoennes and Jonny Ardavanis
Are you ready for marriage or just think you are? This eye-opening conversation reveals the crucial questions every Christian man should answer before pursuing a serious relationship.Key Topics Covered:- The #1 question that reveals if a man is trustworthy in relationships- Why 85% of Christian college men fail this critical test- How to date in a way that honors God and your future spouse- Biblical boundaries that protect your heart and purity- What fathers really look for in their daughters' boyfriends- Breaking free from Hollywood's distorted view of attractionGame-Changing Insights:"Who do you submit to?" - The question that changes everythingWhy community accountability matters more than you thinkHow to treat your girlfriend as someone else's future wifeThe difference between godly character and surface-level attractionPerfect for: Young Christian men considering marriage, fathers of daughters, anyone seeking biblical wisdom on relationships and datingFeatured: Practical advice from a father of two daughters and experienced Christian counselor on building Christ-centered relationships that honor God.
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Sodom and Sexual Ethics | Paul Twiss and Jonny Ardavanis
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Paul Twiss explores what the Bible teaches about sexuality, marriage, and God's design for intimate relationships. We discuss the biblical response to sexual sin, pornography, homosexuality, and how the church should address these challenging topics with both truth and grace.Key Topics Covered: • Biblical view of marriage and sexuality • Understanding sexual sin and its consequences • How to talk about sex in the church appropriately • The gospel's power to heal sexual brokenness • Genesis and God's design for relationships • Responding to the sexual revolution with truth • Freedom from shame through Christ's forgivenessWhether you're struggling with sexual sin, seeking to understand biblical sexuality, or looking for wisdom on how to discuss these topics, this episode offers hope, healing, and biblical guidance.
God's word has changed my life and my passion is that people would understand and obey it. The truth of Scripture has the ability to "renew our minds," "give us joy," and "transform us into the image of Christ."
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