There is a hunger for deep and meaningful conversations today. If you ask good questions, you'd be amazed how many people open up. But asking questions is only half the battle.
In our increasingly complex world, it's natural to want simple explanations. Easy answers and obvious villains make the world safer to navigate.
Monday, 26 July 2021 05:36
8 Rules for Discussing "Hot Topics" Like Jesus Did - Rule #1: Remember Your Bias
Written by Ben Pierce
Everyone has an opinion on politics, religion, racism, justice, the environment, etc. Yet, how often do we have meaningful conversations about these topics with people who disagree with us?
If we want to change the hearts and minds of people outside the church, we need to find common ground. We spend so much time focusing on our disagreements that we miss a huge opportunity.
Monday, 05 July 2021 11:49
How Do I Talk to Someone About Jesus Who Just Doesn't Care?
Written by Ben Pierce
When it comes to sharing the Gospel, give me the angry atheist or the new-age hippie. But someone who just doesn't care? This is the most challenging conversation of all.
As I stood under the huge bridge over the Vistula River in Warsaw, waiting for the ambulance to take the poor girl passed out on the floor, I watched the lost young guys and girls partying on, as if nothing had happened.
Tuesday, 22 June 2021 00:09
Get Your Voice Back (Part 5): Be Afraid, and Do It Anyway!
Written by Ben Pierce
The world is increasingly divided over a growing number of contentious “hot topics.” As followers of Jesus, we have the truth – but we’ve lost our voice. People aren’t interested in what we have to say, and we are often to blame.
Sunday, 13 June 2021 05:48
Get Your Voice Back (Part 4): Root Out False Gospels!
Written by Ben Pierce
“Don’t let anyone tell you that you need to change. You are good the way you are. Put yourself first, and follow your dreams, then you will be happy.”
Human beings make mistakes. If you are one, this shouldn’t come as a big surprise. For the most part, we are good at forgiving ourselves, but other people? Not so much.