Know Their Story is Live!
Ep 3 – Loving People Well with Jimmy Houck
February 13, 2025
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Episode Summary:
In this episode of Know Their Story, host Tyler Collins, Media and Communications Director at Bethany Church, sits down with Jimmy Houck, Outreach Minister, to discuss the third message in the Know Their Story sermon series. Jimmy reflects on how love listens and why listening is essential for evangelism, drawing lessons from 1 Corinthians 13 and the life of Jesus.
The conversation focuses on building a culture of evangelism centered on love, starting with prayer and genuine care for others before proclaiming the gospel. Tyler and Jimmy explore how God’s love transforms our relationships and why listening attentively—both to the Holy Spirit and the person in front of us—is a key part of that transformation.
Key topics include:
✔️ The “Prayer, Care, Share” approach to evangelism
✔️ Why love never ends and how that changes our perspective on spiritual conversations
✔️ Practical ways to listen well and engage others without forcing the conversation
✔️ The importance of trusting God’s sovereignty in every interaction
Jimmy shares real-life stories of divine appointments, encouraging listeners to trust that God is already at work in the lives of those around them. He challenges us to step out in faith, love well, and be open to the unexpected ways God can use us.
Key Quotes:
🗣 “Love never ends because Jesus isn’t finished with you yet. He’s still making you someone who loves like He loves.”
🙏 “Listening to others begins with listening to God. When we love Him, we learn to love and listen to others.”
🤝 “We don’t need to force the door open in a conversation. We trust the Spirit to open it at the right time.”
💡 “The goal isn’t to memorize a script—it’s to engage authentically and love people well, just like Jesus did.”
