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Tag: evangelism

Serious, self-sacrificial evangelism—a talk with Will Han

June 1, 2022 MatthewRuttan

Evangelism is sharing the good news about Jesus. But it can be challenging (and intimidating). Will Han is a Buddhist monk-turned Christian, church-planter and missionary. He has a serious and self-sacrificial approach which flows from his own experience of Christ’s love. This podcast is a talk (and interview) with Rev. Han.

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Apologetics and Defending Your Faith – a talk with Greg Koukl

April 7, 2022 MatthewRuttan

Do you want to explain (or defend) your faith with greater confidence and clarity? Join the club, and listen to this podcast with Greg Koukl, author of ‘Tactics,’ president of Stand to Reason, a speaker at over 80 university campuses, and radio host for over 30 years defending ‘Christianity worth thinking about.’

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Being different makes a difference [Sermon]

August 2, 2021 MatthewRuttan

Do you ever feel strange because of your faith? What if (a) that wasn’t so bad, and (b) there was a purpose in it? This sermon on Acts 17:16-34 and Paul among the philosophers at Athens provides some answers and direction.

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Being strange for Jesus: Paul among the professors of Athens (Growing Deeper with Acts 17:16-34)

August 1, 2021 MatthewRuttan

In this episode of The Pulse Podcast I explore Acts 17:16-34, an account of Paul’s time with the philosophers of Athens, being called “strange,” and friction about the resurrection.

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Creation and evidence of a kind Creator (Growing deeper with Acts 14:8-20)

July 11, 2021 MatthewRuttan

In this episode of The Pulse Podcast I give an in-depth look at Paul & Barnabas’ visit to Lystra, getting treated like gods, and how creation points to a Creator and is a sign of God’s kindness to others, including those who don’t know him yet.

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Martyrs and witnesses—then and now (Growing Deeper with Luke 24:36-49)

May 9, 2021 MatthewRuttan

In this episode I offer an in-depth look at Jesus’ resurrection appearance in Luke 24:36-49 and focus on the idea of being a witness (which is sometimes dangerous). Truth is silenced when witnesses are silent.

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You don’t have to be Jesus, just follow him (Growing Deeper with Luke 5:1-11)

January 24, 2021 MatthewRuttan

This podcast is an opportunity to go deeper with Luke 5:1-11. Peter’s example teaches us that perfection is not a necessary qualification to be a part of God’s work.

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What is the “Good News”?

January 30, 2020 MatthewRuttan

In the Christian faith, the terms “Good News” and “Gospel” are often used interchangeably. There’s good reason for that since they both translate the same

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Armageddon, Part 4: The daily difference any of it makes

December 9, 2019 MatthewRuttan

The Bible teaches that the world as we know it will come to an end. That’s what I’ve been exploring in a 4-part teaching series

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How to respond more effectively when someone questions your faith

March 13, 2018 MatthewRuttan

“You don’t actually believe in God, do you?” “Why would you read the Bible?” “Why in the world do you go to church?” Have you

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