How can telling personal stories help in sharing the gospel?

In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Associate National Director) is joined by Karl Faase (Olive Tree Media) to talk about evangelism, the role of stories and testimonies when witnessing, and how the Encounter video series can help churches make the most of the stories in their congregations.

Show notes

Encounter (olivetreemedia.com.au)
Encounter trailer (olivetreemedia.com.au)
Encounter Church Pack (olivetreemedia.com.au)

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00:00 - Introduction

02:11 - Who is Karl Faase?

05:22 - Spiritual openness in Australia

10:45 - Specific opportunities for evangelism

12:26 - The role of stories in sharing the gospel

14:37 - Stories in Encounter

21:17 - How can churches use Encounter?

27:38 - Encountering God through the church