The AC Podcast Online Evangelism with Ryan from NeedGod.net
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Oct 10, 2025 Ryan Hemelaar, a digital evangelist from Brisbane and leader of NeedGod.net, reveals how he transitioned from street preaching to online evangelism during COVID. He discusses the challenges of teaching the gospel through video chats, sharing wild questions he encounters and his unique method of using Socratic questioning to clarify faith concepts. Ryan also emphasizes the importance of personal conversations and follow-up strategies to build community, while prioritizing spiritual disciplines to avoid burnout. His passion for grace-based salvation highlights a compelling dialogue in modern evangelism.
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Correcting Wild Translation Claims
- Ryan recounts a chat where someone claimed the Bible was "translated from Muslim into English" and used it to dismiss Scripture.
- He calmly corrected the claim by explaining original Hebrew and Greek manuscripts and translation history.
Use Questions To Reveal Gospel Logic
- Ask guiding questions that force people to work out the logic of the atonement themselves.
- Use simple hypotheticals like "If Jesus took 100% of your punishment, how much remains for you?" to reveal understanding.
From Street Fear To Online Harvest
- Ryan was initially terrified to share the gospel but joined a city street evangelism team that changed him.
- COVID lockdowns shifted that street work online, leading to successful outreach on platforms like Omegle and TikTok.
