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15/10/2026

If you get nervous when a friend says they are “spiritual but not religious” it’s understandable. You’ve probably never been trained to have faith conversations in this new spiritual landscape.

Remember, the gospel is beautiful and satisfying. When held up against the distortions of our day- ideas like manifesting or praying to the Universe- its foundation of grace is compelling.

Ask this question:
“I know there are many spiritual paths that people experiment with. Can I share with you why despite all the other options I still choose Christianity?” (then share these three simple truths)

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14/10/2026

The gospel of grace is BEAUTIFUL and SATUSFYING! It frees us from the exhaustion of trying to get ourselves right enough to get what we need.

If you are in a conversation with someone who is manifesting try asking this:
“Can I share with you why despite all the spiritual paths out there I choose Christianity?” And then share these simple grace-filled truths that bring you freedom and full life.

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13/10/2026

In a world where you have to create your own meaning, in Jesus I’ve found meaning that I don’t have to constantly construct and that suffering can’t take away.

In a world where you have to get yourself aligned just right, recite all the right mantras or look for endless signs, I know that I don’t have to do anything for God to notice me. He’s already moved towards me in Jesus.

In a world where there is a smorgasbord of spiritual pathways, I follow Christ, in part because he leads me to transformation that I NEED- things like loving enemies in a polarised world or forgiving instead of choosing chronic outrage. The way of Jesus does not come without cost, but I’d rather have that than a constant diet of getting everything I want.

Why do you choose Jesus over all the other spiritual pathways?

12/10/2026

In a world where you have to create your own meaning, in Jesus I’ve found meaning that suffering can’t take away.

In a world where you have to get yourself aligned just right, recite all the right manifestations or look for endless signs, I know that I don’t have to do anything for God to come near. He’s already came near in Jesus.

In a world where there is a smorgasbord of spiritual pathways, I follow Christ, in part because he leads me to transformation that I NEED- things like loving enemies in a polarised world or forgiving instead of choosing chronic outrage. The way of Jesus does not come without cost, but I’d rather have that than a constant diet of getting everything I want.

Why do you choose Jesus over all the other spiritual pathways?

07/10/2026

It’s not that the rationale evidence for our faith isn’t important- of course it is! But, many people who YOU want to share faith with aren’t making decisions about what is true based on historical evidence, logic or reasonable arguments.

So I’ve learned to ask these questions in conversations to get a sense of how they make decisions about what it true.

➡️ Why do you see it that way?
➡️ What has lead you to believe that?
➡️ Have you always thought that?
➡️ What have you experienced that makes you say that?

Is it more evidence they need or are they mostly guided by their own experience? You then know how to keep the conversation going, and you avoid answering questions they aren’t asking.

Follow along if you want to grow in confidence to share your faith.

Good news doesn’t mean “nothing is required of you.” It means you no longer have to carry what only God can carry. Churc...
05/10/2026

Good news doesn’t mean “nothing is required of you.” It means you no longer have to carry what only God can carry.

Church, let’s learn to listen to people generously and share a BIG gospel that meets our culture head on. With boldness and kindness let’s say, “I’ve got GOOD NEWS!”

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28/09/2026

Because God has acted, certain burdens (like doing it all right) can be laid down. What a relief! What good news!

God has come.
God reigns.
God has revealed himself.
Jesus has died.
Jesus has risen.
Jesus is Lord.
God’s Kingdom has come.

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28/09/2026

What would you add? How do you keep the conversation going?

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Because in our culture sin is a “guilty pleasure”, we use this description to help give young people language for the br...
23/09/2026

Because in our culture sin is a “guilty pleasure”, we use this description to help give young people language for the brokenness (sin) they feel in the world:

“I tend to hurt myself and others”

It’s simple but helpful. They connect with that.

As they grow in their God awareness it’s important that they understand more about sin, shame, and the bo***ge it brings. As we pace with people and the Spirit we trust He will bring understanding.

Does any of this resonate? Are things similar in your context?

21/09/2026

It can be overwhelming to know where to start when a friend says, “I don’t need God. I’ve created my own meaning in life.”

I know that threw me for a long time.

But perhaps there’s a better place to start than trying to prove that their life has no meaning.

Because actually, I think it’s wonderful that they want their life to mean something.

The interesting question is: What are we building that meaning on?

We can find deep meaning in our careers, our families, our relationships, our creativity, our passions, our desire to make the world a better place. And these things really are good.

But are they big enough to carry the weight of ultimate meaning?

Tim Keller made the point that the meaning we create for ourselves can be “too thin” to withstand suffering.

What does he mean?

Imagine building your whole sense of worth around your career. What happens when you lose your job?

Or around your family. What happens when someone lets you down, or things don’t turn out as you hoped?

Or around your appearance, health or success. What happens when those things begin to fade?

The problem isn’t that these things are meaningless.

The problem is that they were never meant to carry the weight of ultimate meaning.

And this is where I think the gospel is much bigger than we sometimes make it.

The gospel isn’t simply, “Believe in God because otherwise your life has no meaning.”

It’s the astonishing news that your life already has meaning because you are known, loved and created by God.

Your worth doesn’t have to be achieved.

Your identity doesn’t have to be constructed.

And the things you love don’t have to become your gods.

They can become what they were always meant to be: good gifts, pointing beyond themselves to the One who gave them.

And when suffering comes — as it inevitably does — the Christian hope isn’t that God will give us a pain-free life.

It’s that suffering doesn’t get the final word.

The God revealed in Jesus enters our suffering, carries our sin and shame, defeats death and promises to make all things new.

That’s a BIG gospel. And that sounds like GOOD NEWS to those who need relief from constru

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