Truth For Life Daily Program On Evangelism and Preaching (Interview)
Oct 5, 2025
Discover the heartwarming story of Alistair Begg's early influences that fueled his passion for evangelism. Gain practical tips on initiating gospel conversations and learn a simple framework for sharing the message effectively. Alistair emphasizes the importance of focusing on Jesus' identity when engaging skeptics and offers insights on involving family and friends in evangelism. Additionally, he shares his authentic preaching style and the crucial balance between self-improvement and humility in ministry. A treasure trove of inspiration awaits!
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Roots Of An Evangelistic Heart
- Alistair Begg recounts his Glasgow upbringing in an interdenominational mission hall that combined good news and good deeds.
- He also recalls Campus Crusade shaping his appreciation for clear, brief presentations of the gospel.
Just Venture And Create Contexts
- Venture and try sharing the gospel; practice makes it less nerve-racking.
- Create conversational contexts and control the direction with a simple framework to keep discussions focused.
Use A Simple Gospel Framework
- Keep a simple framework in mind when explaining the gospel to avoid being derailed.
- Control the conversation gently and bring it back to core truths rather than tangents.
The Man on the Middle Cross, a new evangelistic booklet from Alistair Begg, is now out! In anticipation of its release, Alistair sat down with Jonathan Carswell, CEO of publisher 10ofThose, for a wide-ranging conversation on the relationship between evangelism and pastoring. Listen in on this special edition of Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.