Most Christians know we're called to share the gospel. But knowing that doesn't necessarily make it easy.

What if I don't know what to say? What if someone asks a question I can't answer? What if I make things awkward—or worse, push someone away?

In this episode, Kyler is joined by Campus Outreach staff Sam Collins and Sea Choi to explore how ordinary Christians can grow in confidence and faithfulness as they share Jesus with the people God has placed in their lives.

Drawing on their experiences in college ministry (including some memorable evangelism failures), they discuss:

• Why evangelism and discipleship belong together

• How Jesus' compassion for the crowds should shape our motivation for sharing the gospel

• Why fear, lack of experience, and uncertainty can keep us from having spiritual conversations

• What we can learn from evangelism attempts that go badly

• Why sharing the gospel isn't simply about delivering a presentation or getting someone to make a decision

• How to define small, faithful next steps without measuring success by someone else's response

• Why the people God has placed in our workplaces, neighborhoods, and everyday routines are opportunities for gospel witness

• What it looks like to share our faith as part of a community rather than on our own

• How Christian friendship, hospitality, and love for one another can bear witness to the gospel

• Practical ways to move conversations from external circumstances to internal experiences and eternal questions

• Why asking thoughtful questions, listening well, and sharing our own stories matter

• How to recognize that God may already be at work in someone's spiritual journey

• Why we can take risks, learn from our mistakes, and trust God with the results

Evangelism doesn't have to be an intimidating, isolated activity reserved for the most outgoing or spiritually mature Christians. It's part of what it means to follow Jesus—to see the people around us with His compassion, build genuine relationships, and learn to speak naturally about the hope we have in Him.

And because God is the one who brings spiritual growth, we're free to take faithful risks without carrying the burden of someone else's response.

Mentioned on the Show

Evangelism doesn't have to be an intimidating, isolated activity reserved for the most outgoing or spiritually mature Christians. It's part of what it means to follow Jesus—to see the people around us with His compassion, build genuine relationships, and learn to speak naturally about the hope we have in Him.

A Practical Tool: External → Internal → Eternal

One framework Sam and Sea share for cultivating deeper conversations is to move gradually through three levels:

• External: Start with what's happening in someone's life—their work, family, interests, or circumstances.

• Internal: Ask about their experiences, feelings, desires, or how those circumstances are affecting them.

• Eternal: As the relationship and conversation allow, explore deeper questions about meaning, purpose, faith, and what they believe about God.

The goal isn't to force every conversation toward a gospel presentation, but to grow in the ability to listen, love, and engage others with genuine spiritual curiosity.

Key Scriptures

• Matthew 9:35–38

• 2 Corinthians 5

• Colossians 1–2

• John 13:34–35

• 1 Corinthians 3:5–9

• 1 Timothy 4:12

Mentioned Resources

• Campus Outreach San Diego (Redeemer's college ministry)

• The 3 Rs of Heart Renewal

Christ In You: Conversations on Spiritual Formation is a podcast from Redeemer Presbyterian Church in San Diego, exploring how the gospel forms us in the everyday rhythms of life.

Kendra Dahl is the Director of Women’s Ministry at Redeemer, and Kyler Wright is the Pastor of Spiritual Formation. Together, they host conversations with pastors and ministry leaders to help believers grow in Christ.

To learn more about Redeemer and find additional resources, visit www.redeemersd.org