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Engaging Truth
Hosted by Evangelical Life Ministries · EN
Evangelical Life Ministries (ELM) believes the Christian Church has a powerful soul saving and rescuing message, and the media market-place should be used as a forum for bringing this message to others.
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Oikos - Part 2: Your Relationships Are Your Mission Field
3w ago00:25:17Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Engaging Truth, Pastor Trey Sansom continues the conversation with Pastor Daniel Brummet of Oikos Church in Willis, TX, about what it means to “bring Jesus to people.” As Oikos Church began as a network of life groups rather than a traditional Sunday-morning gathering, Daniel shares how prayer, God’s Word, relationships, and mission shape their approach to life together. The conversation also introduces the “Oikos map,” a simple tool that helps everyday Christians identify the people already in their relational network, pray for them, build deeper relationships, and look for opportunities to bring Jesus into ordinary places. This episode offers a practical and encouraging vision for sharing the extraordinary Gospel right where you live, work, learn, and play.
Transcribe →Oikos - Part 1: Finding Family in the Mission Field
4w ago00:25:13Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Engaging Truth, Pastor Trey Sansom talks with Pastor Daniel Brummet of Oikos Church in Willis, TX, about planting a new church in one of the fastest-growing areas north of Houston. As Daniel shares the heartbeat behind Oikos—creating a spiritual home and family for people who feel disconnected—he reflects on Matthew 9, where Jesus looks at the crowds with compassion because they are harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. This conversation explores church planting, everyday mission, Positive Christian Bumps, praying for servers, and how ordinary believers can identify their own “oikos” relationships and bring the love of Jesus into the lives of the people around them.
Transcribe →What Is A Disciple?
Jul 600:25:02Tap to summarizeWhat is a disciple, and how do disciples actually grow? In this episode of Engaging Truth, Trey Sansom sits down with Gene Johnson, Spiritual Formation Pastor at Trinity Klein Lutheran Church, to explore a simple but powerful definition of discipleship. Together they discuss why discipleship is relational, transformational, and missional; how spending time with Jesus shapes our character; and why disciple-making happens best in authentic relationships centered on God’s Word. Whether you’re new to the faith or have followed Jesus for years, this conversation offers practical encouragement for growing as a disciple and helping others do the same.
Transcribe →Art, Baseball, and The Mission Field
Jun 2900:24:46Tap to summarizeHow can art, sports, and community involvement become opportunities for sharing the gospel? In this episode, Rev. Dr. Doug Krengel visits with Jordan Boessling, Director of Creative Communication and Community Connections at Christ Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas. Jordan shares how God has used his passions for art and baseball to build relationships, serve his community, and create meaningful connections that point people to Jesus. From art camps and church murals to coaching youth baseball and serving with RBI Austin, Jordan explores how Christians can live out their faith beyond the walls of the church. Discover practical ways to use the gifts, interests, and opportunities God has given you to love your neighbors and bring the hope of Christ into everyday life.
Transcribe →Reclaimed: How Jesus Uses Broken Stories
Jun 2200:25:27Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Engaging Truth, Pastor Trey Sansom talks with Pastor Travis Hartjen of Reclaimed Church in Justin, Texas, about why Jesus so often chooses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. From fishermen and shepherds to King David and the Apostle Peter, Travis explores the biblical pattern of God working through the unlikely, the overlooked, and the imperfect. Trey and Travis share personal stories of redemption, church planting, discipleship, and how God uses everyday followers of Jesus to reach people in ordinary places. This encouraging conversation reminds listeners that the Holy Spirit delights in reclaiming broken stories, redeeming past mistakes, and sending ordinary disciples into the world with the hope of Jesus Christ. If you’ve ever felt unqualified, disqualified, or unsure whether God could use you, this episode is for you.
Transcribe →Sent in the Ordinary: Seeing Your Life as Mission
Jun 1500:25:17Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Engaging Truth, host Pastor Trey Sansom sits down with Pastor and author Ted Doering of Narrative Church in Round Rock, Texas, to explore how everyday life is already full of purpose in Jesus. From church planting to a culture of “sending,” Pastor Doering unpacks the powerful truth of vocation—that where you live, work, and relate to others is exactly where God is calling you to be on mission. Together, they introduce the idea of a “positive Christian bump,” showing how simple, faithful interactions over time can draw people closer to Jesus without pressure or performance. If you’ve ever wondered how to share your faith without feeling overwhelmed or unqualified, this conversation will reframe your perspective, free you from pressure, and help you see the Gospel opportunities already in front of you.
Transcribe →With Jesus: Why Mission Flows From Presence
Jun 800:25:03Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Engaging Truth, Pastor Trey Sansom sits down with Ben Gonzales, Mission Strategist for Area B of the Texas District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, for a deeply encouraging conversation about intimacy with God, the presence of Jesus, and the heart of Christian mission. Ben shares how the entire story of Scripture points toward God’s desire to dwell with His people—from the Garden of Eden to the incarnation of Jesus Christ to the promise of Revelation. Together, Trey and Ben explore how mission flows out of relationship, why spiritual health begins with simply being with Jesus, and how followers of Christ can rediscover rest, silence, prayer, and communion with God in the middle of busy lives. This conversation is a powerful reminder that Jesus came near to restore broken relationships and invite people back into the presence of the Father.
Transcribe →Connecting The Disconnected To Christ
Jun 100:24:56Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Engaging Truth, Rev. Dr. Doug Krengel talks with Pastor Al Doering of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Kingwood, Texas, about church planting, discipleship, and the growing movement known as the Harvest Partnership. Reflecting on more than thirty-six years of ministry, Pastor Doering shares how Jesus continually reminds him that he is deeply loved, sent into the world, and called to help connect disconnected people to Christ. The conversation explores the importance of spiritual capital, relational encouragement, prayer, leadership multiplication, and why the Church must focus on God’s kingdom over building its own castles. From new church plants across Texas to pastors and everyday disciples being sent into mission, this episode offers an encouraging vision for how the Holy Spirit continues to raise up harvest workers for a rapidly growing world. If you’ve ever wondered how churches can move from maintenance to mission, this conversation is for you.
Transcribe →Sharing Jesus Through Gaming Communities
May 2500:25:19Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Engaging Truth, host Pastor Trey Sansom talks with Pastor Alex Lahue—known as the “LeveL Up Pastor”—about reaching the next generation through online gaming communities. LeveL Up Pastor Alex shares how platforms like Twitch and Discord are becoming spaces for real conversations about faith, doubt, identity, and the grace of Jesus. With a focus on Christ’s compassion for the lost, this conversation explores how believers can create safe, authentic communities where people are seen, heard, and invited to “LeveL Up” in their faith. Whether online or in everyday life, this episode will challenge and equip you to meet people where they are and point them to Jesus.
Transcribe →Praying Luke 10:2 At 10:2
May 1800:24:33Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Engaging Truth, host Pastor John Cain sits down with Pastor Mark Pulliam of Lazarus Church in Spring, Texas, to explore how one simple habit—praying Luke 10:2 at 10:02 each day—is reshaping the way Christians engage the world around them. Pastor Mark shares how God is already at work in the lives of people around us and invites believers to step into their everyday calling with confidence and freedom. From understanding vocation to practicing evangelistic prayer walking in ordinary places like coffee shops and businesses, this conversation equips listeners to move beyond fear and into faithful participation in God’s harvest—right where they live, work, and connect.
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