Finding Ways to Share Jesus in a Busy Life

The Blue Cord, by iHOPE Ministries

About the Guest(s):

• Brandy is a married woman with two daughters and a dog. She works part-time for her church and a healthcare system, where she focuses on team building and culture building initiatives. Brandy is actively involved in her community, leading a weekly small group and attending a leadership group. She is passionate about sharing her faith and teaching others to do the same.

Episode Summary:

In this episode, Karen interviews Brandy, a busy mother and professional, about her journey of learning to share Jesus in the midst of a hectic life. Brandy shares her initial hesitations and fears about sharing her faith, but how a simple encounter with a Muslim mother on her daughter's basketball team sparked a desire to connect and share the love of Christ. Brandy discusses the importance of being intentional and open to opportunities to share Jesus in everyday life, whether it's through conversations with friends, interactions with strangers, or modeling faith for her children. She also highlights the value of community and accountability in her own journey and how she is now leading a Blue Cord small group to encourage and equip others to share their faith as well.

Key Takeaways:

• It's easy to get caught up in the busyness of life and overlook opportunities to share Jesus. Being intentional and open to God's leading can help us see the people around us who need to hear the gospel.
• Sharing Jesus doesn't have to be complicated or perfect. It's about being authentic, showing love, and being willing to have conversations about faith.
• Modeling faith for our children is crucial. By sharing our own experiences and encouraging them to have conversations about faith with their friends, we can help them grow in their own relationship with Jesus.
• Community and accountability are essential in our journey of sharing Jesus. Surrounding ourselves with like-minded believers who are also passionate about sharing their faith can provide support, encouragement, and opportunities for growth.
• Taking small steps and being willing to fumble or stumble in our conversations about faith is better than not saying anything at all. God can use our imperfect efforts to make a difference in someone's life.

Notable Quotes:

• "If we're just willing to take one step, God will shine the light on the next step to take." - Brandy
• "We make it harder and more difficult than it should be. It's about being authentic and showing love." - Brandy
• "It's not about your delivery. It's about being authentic and letting people know there's a real Jesus who loves them." - Brandy

Resources:

• The Blue Cord Podcast
• Blue Cord Book
• Ethnos Course

Listen to the full episode to gain valuable insights and practical tips on how to share Jesus in the midst of a busy life. Stay tuned for more inspiring content from The Blue Cord Podcast.

Chapters:

00:02:00 Realizing the need to share faith with others
00:03:00 Missed opportunities in modeling faith for children
00:04:00 Overcoming fear and inviting a Muslim mom to coffee
00:07:00 Opening eyes to opportunities in everyday life
00:09:00 Learning to share Jesus in a busy life
00:10:00 Taking everyday life and placing it before God
00:11:00 Being intentional and open to conversations
00:12:00 Going to ethnic restaurants to encounter different cultures
00:13:00 Boldly asking a stranger how to pray for them
00:14:00 A stranger's response and sharing faith in Jesus
00:16:00 The importance of being an authentic witness
00:18:00 Encouraging kids to talk about faith with friends
00:19:00 Starting a Blue Cord small group
00:20:00 Overcoming fear and timidity
00:21:00 Moving from fear to overjoyed to share faith
00:22:00 Sharing testimonies of conversations and prayers
00:24:00 The importance of community and accountability
00:25:00 Taking small steps and learning along the way
00:26:00 God can use our fumbles and imperfections
00:26:00 God uses our brokenness to bring glory to Himself.
00:27:00 Sharing our faith doesn't have to be complicated; it's about being authentic and showing love to others.
00:28:00 Reflect on how busyness is impacting your Christian witness and consider being more intentional about sharing your faith.
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