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How do you share the gospel with someone who seems to have heard every argument and rejected every answer? What do you do when conversations with a skeptical friend, a deconstructed child, or even a hostile questioner seem to hit a brick wall?
In this episode, I sit down with apologist and pastor Jason Jimenez to explore how Christians can engage difficult conversations with wisdom, gentleness, and truth. Drawing from real-life experiences on college campuses, ministry events, and personal relationships, we discuss how to identify the deeper questions beneath people's objections and how to communicate in ways that foster understanding rather than defensiveness.
Topics include:
Reaching people who seem resistant to the gospel
Engaging skeptics with empathy and discernment
Practical insights for conversations with those on the autism spectrum
Navigating relationships with deconstructed family members
Understanding the difference between sheep and wolves
Responding to hostility without compromising truth
Why character matters as much as content in apologetics
Whether you're trying to reconnect with an estranged adult child, answer a skeptical friend, or simply become a more effective ambassador for Christ, this conversation offers biblical wisdom and practical encouragement for some of life's most challenging conversations.
Connect with Jason Jimenez:
Stand Strong Ministries
Books: Hijacking Jesus and Challenging Conversations
Resources Mentioned:
Another Gospel Student Edition (now available on Audible)
Subscribe to The Alisa Childers Podcast and share this episode with someone who wants to communicate truth with both conviction and grace.
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preborn children, women, and families by providing exceptional reproductive healthcare,
Biblical discipleship, and social support.
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How do you share the gospel with someone who seems to have heard every argument and rejected every answer? What do you do when conversations with a skeptical friend, a deconstructed child, or even a hostile questioner seem to hit a brick wall?
In this episode, I sit down with apologist and pastor Jason Jimenez to explore how Christians can engage difficult conversations with wisdom, gentleness, and truth. Drawing from real-life experiences on college campuses, ministry events, and personal relationships, we discuss how to identify the deeper questions beneath people's objections and how to communicate in ways that foster understanding rather than defensiveness.
Topics include:
Reaching people who seem resistant to the gospel
Engaging skeptics with empathy and discernment
Practical insights for conversations with those on the autism spectrum
Navigating relationships with deconstructed family members
Understanding the difference between sheep and wolves
Responding to hostility without compromising truth
Why character matters as much as content in apologetics
Whether you're trying to reconnect with an estranged adult child, answer a skeptical friend, or simply become a more effective ambassador for Christ, this conversation offers biblical wisdom and practical encouragement for some of life's most challenging conversations.
Connect with Jason Jimenez:
Stand Strong Ministries
Books: Hijacking Jesus and Challenging Conversations
Resources Mentioned:
Another Gospel Student Edition (now available on Audible)
Subscribe to The Alisa Childers Podcast and share this episode with someone who wants to communicate truth with both conviction and grace.
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This video is sponsored by:
RANGE LEATHER
American-Made Craftsmanship from Wyoming
Go to rangeleather.com for more information
Use my code: ALISA
WE HEART NUTRITION
From Our Family to Yours, Whole Supplements for Every Age and Stage.
Go to weheartnutrition.com for more information.
Use my code: ALISA
FOUNDATION WORLDVIEW
Foundation Worldview creates curriculum series that will empower your child to think
Biblically in a deceptive world.
Go to foundationworldview.com for more information.
Use my code: ALISA
ALLIANCE FAMILY SERVICES
Alliance Family Services is a Gospel-centered organization that relentlessly advocates for
preborn children, women, and families by providing exceptional reproductive healthcare,
Biblical discipleship, and social support.
Go to alliancefamilyservices.org for more information
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Booking: alisachilders.com/booking
To help in your study of the Bible: logos.com/alisa
To Purchase the new CD, “Beauty from the Ash”, go to alisachilders.com/music
There you can get the CD, backing tracks, string charts, rhythm charts and stems.
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/alisachilders
To order “Another Gospel”: alisachilders.com/another-gospel
To order “Live Your Truth": alisachilders.com/live-your-truth-and-other-lies
To order “The Deconstruction of Christianity”: alisachilders.com/the-deconstruction-of-christianity
Potential Sponsors: alisachilders.com/sponsor-request-form
