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Ep 4 – Love That Listens in Action with Pastor Josh Beakley
March 6, 2025
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Episode Summary:
In this episode of Know Their Story, host Jimmy Houck, Outreach Minister at Bethany Church, sits down with Pastor Josh Beakley to explore how love leads believers to listen well—especially when engaging with unbelieving friends, family, and neighbors.
Josh and Jimmy dive into Colossians 4:2-6, discussing how prayer, wisdom, and gracious speech help open doors for the gospel. They share personal evangelism stories, practical ways to initiate deeper conversations, and the challenge of discerning when to speak and when to listen.
Key discussion points include:
✔️ Why love, not fear, should be our motivation in evangelism
✔️ Overcoming fear and nervousness when sharing Christ
✔️ Practical ways to bridge everyday conversations to spiritual topics
✔️ How active listening and patience help build real gospel opportunities
✔️ Trusting in God’s sovereignty while making the best use of every opportunity
Josh reminds us that evangelism isn’t just about speaking—it’s about caring enough to truly listen and meeting people where they are, without rushing the process. He and Jimmy discuss the joy and burden of loving people deeply, even when they aren’t immediately receptive to the gospel.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that every interaction is a divine appointment, and that the first step to sharing Christ is simply knowing their story.
Key Quotes:
🗣 “Love compels us to engage, to listen, and to care—not just to speak.”
🙏 “You can’t create the miracle of salvation—that’s God’s work. But you can make the best use of every opportunity.”
🤝 “If I love them and believe this message, I should deeply want to share the gospel. But I also trust God’s timing.”
⏳ “Evangelism isn’t about dropping a gospel bomb—it’s about real, caring relationships that reflect Christ’s love.”
💡 “Sometimes a simple question—’What do you think about Jesus?’—can open the door to an unexpected gospel conversation.”
