Tina Waldrom speaks with evangelism coach and mentor, Caroline Spencer about overcoming anxiety in evangelism. Caroline has worked as an evangelist for City Bible Forum for the past 14 years. She is an outstanding trainer who understands anxiety in relationship to the work of outreach. Anxiety can be reduced with a little bit of preparation. Caroline shares some profound truths on what to be prepared for in conversations, and how to share Jesus during those times. Her focus on the person of Christ and what to say about Him is refreshing and insightful.
Caroline begins this interview by talking about relational equity with people, and how the job of evangelism becomes tricky when close relationships are involved. Going about conversations, in a manner that honours both God and others is a major focus. How to share Jesus in conversations that are going both well, and not so well are discussed. Having a clear plan, how to talk about Jesus, no matter a person’s position, is a skill that Caroline teaches well.
In this episode, Caroline shares the wisdom from her own journey and the successful tips she teaches others. Negotiation becomes a key skill when sharing faith with people who have a different view. Having a clear pathway to approach a conversation that requires delicacy, is a key to gospel conversations. Caroline shares many stories to illustrate invaluable tips to overcoming anxiety in evangelism.
In this podcast episode, you will discover…
- How to overcome the often freeze or flight response in evangelism.
- Why preparing for gospel conversations reduces anxiety?
- How a knowledge gap can increase anxiousness.
- How to keep relationships in tact when sharing your faith.
- Why negotiation skills are needed in sharing Jesus.
- How to get Jesus into both positive and negative discussions.
- Tips to disagree well in conversations.
- The place of sharing your story in evangelism.
- Practical steps to talk specifically about Jesus in most conversations.
- How sharing something true and wonderful about Jesus is vital to conversations.
- And so much more…
WATCH a short video with Tina Waldrom & Caroline Spencer
RESOURCES referred to in this episode
Being a Calm, Non-Anxious Presence in an Anxious World – Bible Study by Caroline Spencer
Having an Answer for the Bigger Questions with Rob Martin – Podcast Episode
How Can We Thrive in Anxious Times? – Podcast Episode
Future Courses by City Bible Forum – keep update here
ONLINE EVANGELISM COURSES FROM EVANGELISM IN AUSTRALIA
*On Mission with God @Home – How to Share Your Faith Naturally in Conversations
To 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.
*NEW CHRISTMAS COURSES
*** Sharing Christ at Christmas – New Online Course
OTHER PODCAST EPISODES LINKED TO THIS
Having an Answer for the Bigger Questions with Rob Martin
Re-Entry After Covid Lockdowns with Natasha Rae
Lessons from an Aussie Evangelist – Andrew Scarborough
Identifying Open Doors for Jesus
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