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No Condemnation

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Do you know that there are people we pass by every day that are living entrapped in fear and condemnation? Many know how vast their sins are but have no answer for what to do about it. They’re hopeless and lost. And what a pity if we don't go and tell them about the amazing grace found only in Jesus. Wari from Papua New Guinea was out with his team in a village witnessing when they came across a woman. And as the conversation developed, they asked her if she was sure that she was going to heaven. She replied, "No, I know I'm going to hell." Because of some great sins she committed in her past, she knew confidently where her destination was. But Wari said, "We have Good News for you!" And they told her about how Jesus paid for her sins on the cross in full. With tears in her eyes, she put her faith in Jesus Christ. You know, we can bring that hope to others as we’re sharing the Gospel? For resources how, visit www.sharelife.today.

Lost But Now Found

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Today, I want to share with you an incredible story from New Zealand! Raj and Joyce unexpectedly encountered two high school students at a local mall. After striking up a conversation, they asked them spiritual questions, and both girls accepted Jesus after hearing the Gospel! And as the conversation continued, they discovered that the girls were struggling and homeless. They had run away from their homes, and right before Raj and Joyce had arrived, they had been praying for help. They felt compelled to offer them not only spiritual guidance but also a place to stay for the night and a warm meal. Well, that same night, Raj conveyed the importance of repentance from sin as well as the story of the prodigal son. The girls felt both convicted and contacted their parents to tell them they were safe. The next day, they were joyfully reunited. Raj and Joyce praised God for this picture of redemption and reconciliation through the Gospel. Learn how you too can share by visiting www.sharelife.today.

Newness in Repentance

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore, if anyone’s in Christ, he is a new creation…” And this is exactly what happened in Sam’s life. But, really, the story starts a Christian named Pete in Australia. Pete received a text from his pastor’s wife asking if he would speak with an ex-inmate facing difficult challenges in his life. Well, when they met, Sam was transparent about the many struggles and hardships that he was facing, including his hatred of those of a certain religion. Well, Pete quickly turned the conversation to spiritual matters and shared the Gospel with Sam. And with tears in his eyes, Sam accepted Jesus as his Savior and confessed that he had planned to hurt people at a local place of worship. But now, his hatred melted away as he realized that he was a sinner and that Jesus paid the debt for his sin. He repented of his plan and turned to Jesus. Hallelujah! To learn more, visit www.sharelife.today.

Going The Extra Mile

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
How far are we willing to go for the Gospel? Well, I know that it can sometimes feel impossible to even broach the topic of spiritual things with others; but truthfully, it is easier than we think. God provides opportunities for us to share, whether He brings the person to us or asks us to step out in faith and find them. And for some, they are very willing to go the extra mile. Beverly is the National Director of EE in Vanuatu, and it is common for her and her team to pack up a boat and sail across the ocean to another smaller island. And they do this to teach Christians how to confidently and lovingly share their faith, and then they see person after person give their lives to Christ. And if Beverly can do that for Jesus, well…we can too. So who can you go the extra mile to share the Gospel with this week? For more on how you can share your faith, visit www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

Thriving Oceania

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
I’m excited this week to continue telling you more about what God is doing around the globe. And Oceania is our spotlight! In the ministry of Evangelism Explosion, we have seven key nations that span almost four thousand miles each way across the Pacific...and they help disciple Christians all across this vast continent! From New Zealand to the Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea to the Cook Islands, and everywhere in between, Oceania is a large area to cover. And yet, the Gospel is going forth! Our Vice President of Oceania, Anne Bowie, shared with us recently that they have never experienced a better year in the ministry or more exciting time to be a Christian in Oceania. And this is because they are seeing young leaders being raised as disciple-makers in the church and more people than ever are making professions of faith in Jesus. To learn how you, too, can share your faith, visit www.sharelife.today.

Mylan’s Decision

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
What happens when you make sharing the Gospel a part of your daily life? Well, God starts to send people to you to hear the Good News. This happened in Don's life when he and his wife went to the park with their grandchildren. Don's grandson wanted to play basketball, but he didn't have anything to shoot with. He ended up trying to use a tetherball (but without much success). A man named Mylan saw his plight and brought over a basketball. As the grandchild played, Mylan and Don struck up a conversation. Don was able to start asking about spiritual things; and when he asked Mylan what he would say if God were to ask, "why should I let you into My heaven?" Mylan didn't know what he'd say. So Don shared the Gospel with him, and Mylan gave his heart to Christ that day. And then he recorded a video about his decision and shared it on his social media! For resources on sharing your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

Uniting the Church

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
In sunny Arizona, two churches have partnered together to train their congregations to learn how to share their faith. These two churches participated in an Equip America event back in February. And the excitement was so great that after the event that it united these churches in the common goal of reaching their community for Christ. Now, they are focused on discipling the Christians of their churches in how to comfortably and clearly tell others about Jesus. A few weeks ago, some of the Christians being equipped participated in a Mother's Day event called "Moms and More." It was put on for families-in-need to provide them with clothes, coffee and donuts, and community services that will help them. Within one hour, six people gave their lives to Christ. What an amazing use of an hour! And now those families have eternal and lasting hope that can only be found in Christ. To learn more about sharing your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

The Gospel in Two Tongues

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
What are some things you have done that pushed you outside of your comfort zone? In Alberta, Canada, a group of Christ-followers are so passionate about sharing the Gospel that they decided to learn it in another language. While they already knew how to tell the Good News in Korean, these Christians felt called to learn how to share it in English too. Then, the Holy Spirit could lead them to even more people that they could talk to in both languages. Talk about a commitment to the Great Commission! To help teach them, both the US and Canadian ministries have come together to train this church weekly over Zoom, and they have already seen some incredible results. Family members and friends have been invited to be a part of the online On The Job Trainings—which are times they can practice sharing—and they have already seen many come to know Christ. May we be so passionate ourselves to follow their example and step outside our comfort zone for Jesus. Learn more at www.sharelife.today.

Visitor Cards

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
When you first stepped into your church, who were the people who made you feel seen and loved? A local church in Pennsylvania has decided to start visiting and sharing the Gospel with those who fill out first-time visitor cards. Not only is this a great way to care for those who come on Sundays, but they also are able to tell them the best news they could ever hear. Using what they learned at an EE Share Your Faith Workshop, the congregation has seen people come to Christ left and right, week after week. Just recently, they followed up with a young couple who cheerfully invited them into their home. The team had a chance to share the Gospel, and both prayed to receive Christ. The woman, with tears streaming down her cheeks, thanked them over and over for coming. Everyone up to that point had assumed that they were Christians because of how they talked, but now they truly had a relationship with Jesus. Learn more about how you and your church can share your faith at www.sharelife.today.

T & D

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
When we step out in faith and share the Gospel, God will prepare the way for us. We have seen it time and time again—God truly creates divine appointments. Just recently here in America, Bill, Miguel, and Jill went out to share their faith at a training event in Tampa, Florida. They were leaving a park when they all noticed a woman. And Bill finally stopped and turned to the others. He said, "We have to turn around. I think God is telling us to talk to her." It turns out that T, who they saw, was hanging out with D at the park. They were in some of the toughest situations of their lives. And after hearing the Gospel, they looked at each other and said, “Yeah, we have to do this. We want to do this.” That day, they gave their lives to Christ and have been connected with a local church. So who can you share today with? For resources on how you can be effective in sharing your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.