PEP Talk

Zealots. Fanatics. Terrorists. Religion causes conflict, wars and hatred - it's a common idea. So how can we remove this great stumbling block when talking about Jesus? This time on PEP Talk we chat about the relationship between war and religion, and what it means for evangelism.Our guest is Meic Pearse, who taught church history and theology (to Andy Bannister!) at London School of Theology for 10 years and has over 25 years of experience working with the evangelical church in the Balkans. His work with student ministries and individual churches has covered Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia, Macedonia, Hungary, Romania, Slovenia, Germany, Russia, the U.K. and U.S. He is the author of Why the Rest Hates the West and Gods of War. He travels regularly between homes in Croatia and the USA.Support the show (https://www.solas-cpc.org/podcast-book-offer/)

When you are sharing the gospel with the people around you, do you think about connecting with them or confronting them? How did Paul approach the members of the culture he worked in? This time on PEP Talk we discuss bringing the gospel into our secular culture.Our guest is Director of Oak Hill College and lectures in culture, religion and public theology. Dan Strange also worked for UCCF as Co-ordinator of the Religious and Theological Studies Fellowship. He an author whose latest work is Plugged In: Connecting your faith with what you read, watch and play.Support the show

This time on PEP Talk, Andy and Kristi chat with pastor and teacher Brian Brodersen about your personal story, avoiding pressure, brief conversations and seeing yourself as a small step in others' faith journey. With a history of church planting in the USA, England, Eastern Europe and the former USSR, Brian Brodersen works with the Calvary Chapel network. Today he serves as the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa in California. Here in the UK, Brian teaches through the "Back to Basics" programme on Premier Radio and serves as Festival Director for Creation Fest.Support the show (https://www.solas-cpc.org/podcast-book-offer/)

Your hosts Andy Bannister and Kristi Mair are joined by Joel Turner for this episode of the Persuasive Evangelism Podcast, recorded live at CreationFest 2019.Joel fully surrendered his life to Christ while operating a comedy club in Western Canada. He is currently the Lead Pastor/Evangelist at Mountain Springs Calvary Chapel, Calgary, a church he planted over 10 years ago. Across Canada, the U.S. and overseas, Joel’s teaching work includes his association with Creationfest, Calvary Chapel International, RZIM (Ravi Zacharias International Ministries), Fred Stoeker (Every Man’s Battle) and Gravity Canada.Questions about the show? Contact Andy on Twitter @andygbannisterSupport the show (https://www.solas-cpc.org/podcast-book-offer/)

When you run one of the biggest evangelistic events in the UK, can you take a holiday from sharing the gospel for the rest of the year? Sarah Yardley is a Californian based in Cornwall who loves Jesus, family, friendships, coffee, travel, and guacamole. She grew up at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, served at Reality Carpinteria, and currently lives in the UK, serving full-time with Creation Fest UK and Tubestation in Polzeath. She loves discovering what it means to follow Jesus and inviting others to know and follow Him.Support the show (https://www.solas-cpc.org/podcast-book-offer/)

Nigel Watts is currently the British Isles Director of Precept Ministries. But he also served over 25 years in the British Army, many as a helicopter pilot in active war zones. What lessons has he learned about sharing your faith in such diverse situations as the Green Zone in Baghdad or a taxicab in Cornwall?The Persuasive Evangelism Podcast is hosted by Andy Bannister and Kristi Mair. It is a production of Solas Centre for Public Christianity. Support us here.Support the show (https://www.solas-cpc.org/podcast-book-offer/)

Your hosts Andy Bannister and Kristi Mair are joined by David Bennett for this episode of the Persuasive Evangelism Podcast, recorded live at CreationFest 2019.Last year David Bennett released "A War of Loves" which was his personal story of transformation from atheist gay activist to Christian theologian. He is from Sydney, Australia and currently studies theology at Oxford.Questions about the show? Contact Andy on Twitter @andygbannisterSupport the show (https://www.solas-cpc.org/podcast-book-offer/)

Co-host Kristi Mair swaps chairs this episode to become a guest and let Andy Bannister interview her. They discuss her background in student ministry, the current questions she's hearing and why you don't need a dramatic testimony for effective evangelism.Kristi currently works as Pastoral Support and Research Fellow at Oak Hill College, whilst studying for her PhD at University of Birmingham.  Kristi is also an apologist and evangelist who speaks regularly at evangelistic events. While pursuing her academic career, she has worked with Friends International and the UCCF as their Assistant Team Leader for the Midlands.Kristi's latest book is More Truth: Searching for certainty in an uncertain world. Get a free copy when you support the podcast!Contact Kristi or Andy on Twitter - @KristiMair or @andygbannisterSupport the show (https://www.solas-cpc.org/podcast-book-offer/)

Your hosts Andy Bannister and Kristi Mair are joined by Andy Kind for this episode of the Persuasive Evangelism Podcast, recorded live at CreationFest 2019.Andy Kind is a preacher and stand-up comedian. As well as travelling the world telling jokes and talking about Jesus, he lives in Chesterfield and is on the staff of Redeemer King church. Find him @andykindcomedy or andykind.co.ukQuestions about the show? Contact Andy on Twitter @andygbannisterSupport the show (https://www.solas-cpc.org/podcast-book-offer/)

Your hosts Andy Bannister and Kristi Mair are joined by Jonny Somerville for the first episode of the Persuasive Evangelism Podcast. Jonny Somerville is a Dublin native who’s worked for more than ten years in Irish schools and churches across denominations. He’s passionate about faith development and the opportunity to supplement school curriculum that helps young people grapple with their faith. He currently leads the NUA Film Series for Alpha and Scripture Union Ireland. Find him on Twitter @jonnysomersQuestions about the show? Contact Andy on Twitter @andygbannisterSupport the show