How can Christians stay confident in a world shaped by AI, Islam, secular thinking and rapidly changing cultural values? In this episode, Tina Waldrom is joined by Rob Martin from Ideas Convention 2026 to explore why confidence is one of the greatest needs facing believers today. Together they unpack how Christians can engage culture without retreating from it, answer difficult questions with grace, and remain convinced that the message of Jesus is still the best news the world can hear. If you’ve ever felt uncertain about evangelism or wondered how to respond to today’s biggest conversations, this episode will encourage and equip you.
You’ll discover why confidence isn’t about having every answer, but about trusting the truth of the gospel and learning how to communicate it wisely. From understanding the rise of AI and Islam to navigating today’s cultural pressures, this conversation offers practical tools to help you grow in confidence, strengthen your faith, and start talking about Jesus with the people God has already placed in your life.
In this podcast episode, you will discover that:
- Confidence comes from trusting the truth of the gospel, not knowing every answer.
- Fear is often the greatest obstacle to evangelism, but it doesn’t have to hold you back.
- Engage cultural conversations with grace, wisdom and genuine curiosity.
- Prepare yourself to answer difficult questions while remaining humble and compassionate.
- Start talking about Jesus with the people God has already placed in your life.
- And more…
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Discussion Questions
1. What gives you confidence to share your faith?
Throughout the conversation, Rob emphasises that confidence isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about knowing that the Christian message is true, beautiful and good. What currently gives you confidence in sharing Jesus? What undermines that confidence?
Read: Romans 1:16; 2 Timothy 1:7
2. What fears stop you from speaking about Jesus?
Fear emerged as one of the biggest barriers to evangelism, whether it’s fear of rejection, losing friendships, damaging your reputation, or even losing your job.
Read: Matthew 28:18-20; Isaiah 41:10
3. Are you retreating from culture or engaging it with wisdom?
Christians are called to engage the world around them rather than withdraw from it. How can we lovingly enter difficult conversations without compromising biblical truth?
Read: Matthew 5:13-16; Colossians 4:5-6
4. How prepared are you to answer today’s big questions?
Whether it’s AI, Islam, suffering or cultural issues, many people have genuine questions about Christianity. We don’t need to know everything, but we should be growing in our understanding.
Read: 1 Peter 3:15
5. Do you truly believe the gospel is good news for everyone?
Rob repeatedly pointed listeners back to the beauty and goodness of Jesus. Evangelism begins with believing that the gospel really is the best news anyone could hear.
Read: John 3:16–17; Romans 10:13-15
6. How can you start talking about Jesus more naturally?
Confidence often grows through small, consistent steps rather than dramatic moments. What opportunities has God already placed in your everyday life?
Read: Colossians 4:2-6
7. What does growing in confidence actually look like for you?
Rob shared that his hope wasn’t for everyone to become experts overnight, but for believers to leave feeling just a little more confident each day.
Read: Philippians 1:6; Hebrews 10:23-25
