Why are so many people today turning towards Eastern spirituality? Is it simply curiosity, or are people searching for something deeper? In this episode, Tina Waldrom is joined by Christian apologist and Ideas Convention 2026 speaker Jacob Cheriyan to unpack why Eastern spirituality continues to attract people around the world and how Christians can respond with wisdom, humility and compassion. Rather than approaching these conversations with fear or arguments, Jacob shares practical insights that will help you grow in confidence for evangelism and build genuine relationships with people exploring spiritual questions.
You’ll discover the key differences between Christianity and Eastern spirituality, why authenticity often speaks louder than debate, and how your own story can become one of your greatest tools for sharing the gospel. Whether you’re talking with a neighbour, friend or colleague, this conversation will encourage you to start talking about Jesus in a way that is thoughtful, respectful and full of grace. If you want to become more effective in evangelism while engaging today’s spiritual culture, this episode will equip and inspire you.
In this podcast episode, you will discover about:
- Attraction of Eastern spirituality in modern culture
- Differences between Christian and Eastern worldviews
- Approaches to meaningful spiritual conversations
- Personal stories of faith journeys from India
- And more…
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Discussion Questions
1. What are people really searching for when they explore spirituality? Why do you think so many people today are searching for something spiritual? How can recognising that search help you share Jesus more graciously?
Read: Acts 17:22-282.
2. How can we share Jesus without becoming argumentative? Have you ever focused more on winning an argument than winning a person? What would it look like to listen first before sharing your own faith?
Read: Colossians 4:5-6; 2 Timothy 2:24-253.
3. Does your life make people curious about Jesus? Would the people around you describe your faith as authentic? How could your everyday life point others towards Christ?
Read: Matthew 5:16; John 13:34–35
4. Are you using your personal testimony as part of your evangelism? Can you clearly explain how Jesus has changed your life? How could your testimony help you start talking about Jesus with someone this week?
Read: Mark 5:19; Psalm 66:165.
5. Do you believe the Holy Spirit is already at work before you arrive? When have you sensed God leading you into an unexpected conversation? How can you become more attentive to the Holy Spirit’s prompting?
Read: John 16:8; Acts 8:26–35
6. How can prayer become a natural doorway into spiritual conversations? How comfortable are you offering to pray for someone? Who could you intentionally pray with or for this week?
Read: Philippians 4:6; James 5:16
7. What makes Christianity different from every other spiritual path? How would you explain the difference between grace and performance to someone exploring spirituality? How can this truth help you confidently start talking about Jesus?
Read: Ephesians 2:8–9; Romans 5:8
