Share Life Today
Share Life Today is a brief daily source of encouragement to share your faith, paired with practical equipping tools and examples to help you get started or share your faith more often. *Named Radio Show of the Year at NRB 2024
Episodes
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
The Good Samaritan
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
"Who is my neighbor?" Do you remember the time an expert in Jewish Law asked Jesus this question in Luke chapter 10? And what was Jesus' response? Well, Jesus shared a parable about a man who was beaten and left half dead on the side of the road. Both a priest and a Levite passed by and did nothing to help. But a Samaritan man—viewed as an enemy to Israelites—stopped and took care of the hurt man. Jesus asked, "Which of these three was a neighbor to the hurt man?" And the expert correctly answered, "The one who had mercy on Him." And guess what? We are to do likewise. Jesus commanded us to have mercy and love even our enemies. And one of the greatest ways we can do this is to share the hope and peace that’s found only in Jesus. When we share the Gospel with others, we are loving our neighbors. For resources and help on how you can share confidently and lovingly, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Under A Tree
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
In the book of Proverbs, Solomon writes, "Start children off on the way that they should go; and even when they are old, they will not turn from it." The Gospel is for everyone to receive and to share. Even children can tell others about Jesus. In fact, in the same way it's important to teach them to read God's Word, to pray, to worship…it is our duty to also disciple them in how to share their faith. In Cote D'voire, the EE ministry is passionate in doing just that by any means that they can! They’ve held a Hope For Kids club literally under a tree, where hundreds of children have learned how to share the Gospel. And this club is just one of many around the world that have shared the Gospel with just under ten million children just last year. So can children share? Absolutely. And it's our privilege to teach them. For more resources on how you can be part of sharing your faith, visit www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
A Fire in Joshua’s Heart
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Joshua was just a child. There was no way he could be able to talk to others about his faith! Or at least, that's what he thought. But then something amazing happened...he was discipled in a Hope for Kids training in India during a Sunday school class. Shortly after the training, Joshua had the idea to draw two question marks on his t-shirt. The question marks represented two important, diagnostic questions that he could ask to begin sharing the Gospel. His father says that a flame ignited in Joshua’s heart. “He went on a rampage asking the two questions to everyone he met." And this led to many discussions about Jesus, where many made a decision to trust in Jesus. Joshua was not only able to share with his peers, but also had the opportunity to share with adults. At such a young age, wherever Joshua goes, the Gospel goes with him. Sharing the Good News is for everyone! For more, visit www.sharelife.today.
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
DL Moody and Children
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
More than a century ago, the great evangelist, DL Moody, was asked when leaving an evangelistic meeting, “How many were saved tonight?” Moody replied, “Two and a half.” Don’t you wonder what he meant by the half? Moody’s friend wondered too, and he said, “You mean two adults and one child!” But Moody wisely replied, “Two children and one adult!” You see, he understood that when children come to Christ, they have their whole lives ahead of them. You know, I often hear people refer to children as the church’s future. But children are a vibrant part of the church today. And now is the time to teach them the Gospel so they can learn it well from an early age. And, yes, children can share their faith very effectively. Last year, there were children all around the world who learned to share their faith, and they were able to share the Gospel with just under ten million other children. To learn more about Hope for Kids, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Hope for Kids in Canada
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
This past August, there was a children's evangelism training in Canada where pastors and lay leaders learned how to share the Gospel with and disciple the youngest of their congregations! The participants of this event spanned 8 churches of different denominations. At the end of the long week of training, the Romanian Baptist Church where the event was held had a community outreach. The children from the outreach along with the children invited from the 8 different churches all got to hear the Gospel. This merging of 9 congregations was very special, and they had 2 different events united to share the Good News! And it doesn't stop there—2 months after the children’s evangelism training, one of the graduates, using what they learned at the training, was able to share the Gospel with the children at their daughter's birthday party. And they all prayed to accept Jesus as their Savior! Want to learn more about sharing your faith? Well, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Let the Children Come
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” This famous passage from Matthew 19 shows us Jesus' heart — God loves the little children of the world. And He wants to have a personal relationship with them! You know, we have an opportunity in our communities and families to share the hope that’s found in the Gospel with our children. This past December in Honduras, Susan, who’s part of our team, and her group traveled to teach a condensed version of a program called Hope for Kids to churches located there. Hundreds and hundreds of children in a poverty-stricken area heard the Gospel and gave their hearts to Jesus. They also learned how they can clearly share it with their friends as well! Last year, we saw over 5 million children put their trust in Jesus Christ alone for eternal life. Learn more about how you too can share your faith on our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Daily God Stories
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
This week, we’ve been looking at how you can use the platforms that God has given us—our time, treasure, talents, and workplace—for His glory. And today, I'd like to add a final one, and that is your story! Did you know that God has given you experiences that you can share to point others to Him? We call these God stories, and they come from any event that shows the Holy Spirit's power in our life. One of these, of course, is the testimony of how we came to Jesus; but we also have stories of how God is continuing to grow us in our day-to-day lives. These are powerful as well because they show how the relationship with Jesus makes all the difference. Both types of God stories are important and great conversation starters for sharing the Gospel. So how has God been moving in your life lately? And who can you share that with? For more tips and resources, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Your Unique Talent
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
James 1:17 says, "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father..." Did you know you have a unique talent that you can bring to the body of Christ? It's true—we all have different God-given gifts that are important and can be used for God's Kingdom. And we should use these as faithful servants of God's grace to serve others as Peter reminds us in first Peter chapter four. We were given them for a distinct purpose of bringing glory to God and sharing His love. For example, let’s say you are a great cook, consider using those skills to prepare meals for those going through a difficult time and offer them that’s hope found only in Christ. I knew a sand-sculptor who crafted sculptures related to the Gospel on the beach and stood around to talk to people about them. So whatever God has gifted you with—use it to serve both Him and others. For more resources on how to share your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Out Giving God
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
"In all of my years of service to my Lord, I have discovered a truth that has never failed and has never been compromised. That truth is that it is beyond the realm of possibilities that one has the ability to out give God. Even if I give the whole of my worth to Him, He will find a way to give back to me much more than I gave." Have you ever heard those words before? They were penned by the famous preacher, Charles Hayden Spurgeon. And his words could not be more true—we cannot out give God! All the treasure of this world is His anyway. And when we start looking at our money as God's, generosity takes a whole new level of meaning. Let me encourage you today to start to seek ways you can give the resources God has given you to further His kingdom here on earth. This is one of the many ways we can use the platforms of our life for His glory. For more, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Invest Your Time
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Businessman Harvey Mackay famously wrote, "Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it you can never get it back." You know, the Word of God tells us the very same thing throughout its many books—that time is precious and should be used wisely. The Author of Time has given us each moment to be used for a purpose. So let me ask you, what are you spending your time on? If you've put your trust in Jesus, one day you’re going to have eternity to spend with Him. But there’s one thing very important that you can't do anymore for His kingdom, and that is to share the Gospel with a person who doesn't yet know Him. Let's invest our time in someone else's eternity and start sharing our faith today! Don't wait a moment longer. For more resources on how to do that, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That's www.sharelife.today.