In this episode of the Be Bold For Jesus Podcast, we sit down with Mason Smith, evangelist, preacher, and co-host of Torchbearers on the Good Vue Network, to talk about hearing the voice of God, sharing the Gospel, and living a life fully surrendered to Christ. Mason shares his powerful testimony of battling anxiety, depression, addiction, and hopelessness before encountering Jesus in a life-changing way that completely transformed the direction of his life.
We dive into the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer, why knowing Scripture and being led by the Spirit must go hand in hand, and how Christians can learn to recognize God's voice in a world full of distractions. Mason explains why the secret place, time in God's Word, and simple obedience are essential for anyone who wants to grow deeper in their relationship with Christ.
Mason also shares incredible stories from ministry, including a powerful testimony from Kenya where a simple act of obedience led to healing and freedom in someone's life. Throughout the conversation, we explore evangelism, discipleship, humility, and what it truly means to decrease so that Christ can increase. This episode is packed with biblical wisdom, practical encouragement, and a reminder that God is still speaking to His people today.
Whether you're new to your faith or have been walking with Jesus for years, this conversation will encourage you to spend time with God, trust His leading, and boldly step out in obedience when He calls.
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(0:00) Introduction & Meet Mason Smith
(0:59) The Calling to Evangelism
(1:33) What Is Torchbearers?
(2:37) Conversations That Have Impacted Mason
(5:10) Mason's Testimony Begins
(5:50) Anxiety, Depression & Searching for Answers
(6:45) Addiction, Drugs & Alcohol
(7:48) Hitting Rock Bottom
(8:20) A Life-Changing Encounter with Jesus
(8:58) Giving God a Chance
(10:15) Living the Abundant Life
(11:13) Sharing the Gospel with Others
(11:55) Why Humility Matters in Ministry
(13:12) Letting the Holy Spirit Lead
(15:16) Motivational Speaking vs Gospel Preaching
(16:17) The Word of God & the Voice of God
(17:13) Knowing Scripture vs Knowing the Spirit
(18:55) The Holy Spirit and the Church
(20:09) How Do We Hear God's Voice?
(20:45) The Power of the Secret Place
(21:45) Why Christians Need the Word
(23:08) Seeking God by Choice
(24:22) Learning to Recognize His Voice
(25:12) Obedience in Evangelism
(25:27) Ministry in Kenya
(26:24) A Word of Knowledge
(28:07) Healing, Freedom & Obedience
(30:23) Why Simple Obedience Matters
(31:51) Spirit and Truth
(33:17) Worshiping God Biblically
(34:03) The Book of Acts Is Still Happening
(35:38) Spirit Without Truth, Truth Without Spirit
(36:46) A Gun Without Bullets
(38:31) God Doesn't Call the Qualified
(39:57) The Full Picture of the Gospel
(41:31) Dying to Self
(43:10) He Must Increase, I Must Decrease
(44:01) How to Connect with Mason & Torchbearers
(44:50) Be Bold For Jesus Conference
(45:15) Closing Thoughts