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Kingdom Students

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
We are learners from the moment we’re born until the day we die. We are instructed, shaped, and conditioned by processes that we may hardly notice. We learn attitudes, outlooks, values, and understandings of our world, of ourselves, and of others from a myriad of sources—such as parents, peers, friends, significant others, communities, and culture. They all have a part in shaping us. Now, not all that we learn from these sources will bear the stamp of the Kingdom of God. And that’s why God’s Word is so important to us as new creations in Christ. The Word of God is about life in another Kingdom. And learning to live as people who belong to the Kingdom of God in a broken world is a constant challenge. We need the God’s Word to "be transformed by the renewing of [our] mind[s]," as Paul tells us in Romans. For more resources to help you grow in reading God's Word, visit our website at sharelife.today. That’s sharelife.today.

God Speaks

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
The Bible is the most widely distributed book—and also the least read. There are millions of professing believers who have not yet discovered the joy and spiritual benefits of digging deeply into the Word of God. It is an inexhaustible treasure trove of wisdom. From the opening chapters of Genesis to the last chapter of Revelation, the God of the Bible is the God who speaks. And He uses His Word as a primary means to do so in our lives. So, if we are not seeking to hear God's voice through reading the Bible, we are missing out on some major growth in our Christian walk. Today is the day to begin growing in this area! Let's open God's Word and listen to what He has to say. And as we grow, let's always be mindful to share with others what God is doing in our lives. This can open the door to spiritual conversations where we can share the Good News of the Gospel. For more resources, visit our website at sharelife.today.

To The Next Level

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Whether you’re a seasoned Christian or you’ve just begun your life with Christ, the decision to grow in Jesus lies largely in your hands. So let me ask you the question: How can you take your faith to the next level? Are you considering your goals for the next year? Well, I’d encourage think about how you can join in what Christ is already doing in the world around you. 1 Corinthians 15:58 tells us, "Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." Find opportunities to reach out into your community. If you’re not confident in sharing your faith, well, learn more on how you can be ready and confident to share. Be praying and looking for opportunities to tell others about what Jesus has done in your life. And then share His love with them! For resources on sharing the Gospel, visit our website at sharelife.today. That’s sharelife.today.

God’s Guidance

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
“Guide me, O Thou Great Jehovah, Pilgrim through a barren land.” The late Dr. D. James Kennedy would say these very words every morning before his feet hit the ground. In this season of striving toward the resolutions and goals of a new year, we need to ask ourselves...are we relying on the guidance of God? There are many snares, temptations, and difficulties out there. We desperately need Him and His direction! The Bible says in Proverbs, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path." And God keeps His promises! All He asks from us is that we trust Him. So let me encourage you—pray for God's leading in your life, and He’ll will begin to give you opportunities to serve and love Him like never before. And through those, you can have opportunities to trust Him and share the Gospel with others. For resources to get you started, visit sharelife.today.

New Years 2025

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Happy New Year! Do you realize that God has already made amazing plans for you in 2025? Now, you may be running around, living life day to day — juggling a thousand tasks. Your daily life may seem busy and unorganized; you may not seem like you have a plan for tomorrow, much less a new year; but in reality, God has a very good plan for your life. In fact, the Lord says He plans for you to prosper and to give you hope and a future! And that hope that He gives propels us into prioritizing meaningful things, like putting our trust in Him for the harder times and sharing our faith with others. God has a purpose for each and every person; and we, as believers, should share that truth with everyone we that we meet. So, today, believe that the Lord has great purpose for your life and resolve to tell others about Jesus. For help in sharing your faith, visit our website at sharelife.today. That’s sharelife.today.

A New Purpose

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
On this New Year’s Eve, we all wait with bated breath to welcome in the new year at midnight. And for most people, this is a special time… a restart, a refresh, a reset. And it's a time when we can think deeply of our purpose for the next year. So let me ask you one of the most important questions that I’ve ever heard...What are you living for? What is the purpose of your life? Did you know that God calls us to examine ourselves; and then, He gives us specific things in His Word that we’re created us for! The last commandment that Christ gave was that we were to go and make disciples to all nations. He also challenges us to be salt and light—salt in that we keep the culture from utterly corrupting; light in that we bring into the darkness of men’s mind the light of the glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ. If these are areas you want to grow in this next year, we'd love to help. Visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

New Year’s Goal

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
What's your goal this coming new year? The number one New Year’s resolution people typically make is focused on physical health. But how is your spiritual health? Just like exercise helps your overall health as we become more fit, we need discipline in our walk with God to become spiritually healthy. God doesn't want us to remain stagnant in our relationship with Him. He wants us to grow! And one of the ways we can do this is by centering our lives around Him. Just like we make time for people who are most important to us—to talk with them, hear their hearts, encourage them and share our thoughts with them—God wants the same. To deepen our connection and relationship with Him, we need to speak to Him! And we can do this through prayer. Let me encourage you today to set aside time to pray, and then begin to share your heart with your Creator and Friend. He is listening and will respond—through His Word or other means! For more on growing, visit www.sharelife.today.

A Fresh Start

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Around this time of year, we have been drawing closer to Jesus through celebrating Him coming to earth as an infant, living a perfect life, and dying on the cross for our sins. What an amazing sacrifice and great love our Savior has for us! Perhaps, you have found yourself making the decision to accept what He has done for you and have placed your trust in Him. You have made a great decision! Now you can get to know Jesus as your Best Friend. He told us in John 10:10, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." God wants your life to be fulfilling and rewarding. He's promised to help you! But where can you start? Well, just as your body needs food, your spirit needs nourishment. You feed your spirit by reading the Bible. God speaks to you and shows you how to live through His Word. So start by creating a habit of reading the Bible every single day! For more information on growing, visit www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

The Christ After Christmas

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
“Jesus said, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” These words from Jesus in John 14:6 share with us an important lesson as we move on past Christmas Day. Jesus is still the Christ even after Christmas. He offers a fulfilling and everlasting life to all who would put their trust in Him. That impacts every day of the year and every year of our lives until one day we go to be with Him in Heaven. And as we grow in our relationship with Jesus, He makes us “like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.” The gift of growing in our relationship with Jesus truly makes us have a wonderful and fulfilling life in every season. Who can you share this amazing news with? For resources to help, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

Make Room for Jesus

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
“Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown when Thou camest to earth for me; but in Bethlehem’s home was there found no room for Thy holy nativity.” This beautiful hymn written by Emily Elliott reminds us of what happened that first Christmas morn. The Messiah was born in Bethlehem—just like the Scriptures promised—and yet almost everyone missed it. No one gave up their bed so that pregnant Mary could give birth to the Savior of the world inside a comfortable room. No one else besides Mary, Joseph, and the stable animals were there. Bethlehem was sleeping while the Messiah was born into the world. Can that be said of us as well? Are we asleep to the fact that there’s a Savior who loves us and has come for us? Are we making room in our hearts for Him to be our Savior and Lord? Let our prayer this Christmas be, “Come be Lord of my heart, O Christ—there is room for you.” For more, visit www.sharelife.today.