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S2E9 Turning Up the Evangelistic Heat – Practical Next Steps

Release Date: 03/21/2025

Everyday Ministry

What do you do when there are more people to disciple than you can possibly handle? In this episode, Marty sits down with Bruce to wrestle with one of the biggest challenges in ministry: how to faithfully disciple people without bottlenecking growth. As their campus ministry has grown from zero to hundreds of students, they’ve had to rethink what it really means to make disciples. They explore the tension between depth and breadth, the necessity of training others, and why multiplication—not just personal investment—is essential for gospel ministry. This conversation challenges the...

S3E6 The Complexities of Evangelism On Campus

Everyday Ministry

What happens after someone shows curiosity about Jesus? In this episode of The Everyday Ministry Podcast, Lindsey Yeagley is joined by Bruce Chimani, College and Young Adults Pastor at Old North Church, for an honest and practical conversation about evangelism pathways—and the gaps churches often face when engaging non-Christians. Drawing from campus ministry, women’s ministry, and local church contexts, Lindsey and Bruce reflect on how people actually move from curiosity to conviction, why evangelism often feels overwhelming, and how churches can think more strategically without losing...

S3E5 When Women’s Ministry Is Built to Grow

Everyday Ministry

Thinking Right to Move Right: When Women's Ministry is Built to Grow What does it look like to build a women’s ministry that actually helps women grow — not just attend? In this episode of The Everyday Ministry Podcast, Lindsey Yeagley is joined by Beth Harrell, Women’s Ministry Director at Old North Church, for a practical and honest conversation about intentionality in women’s ministry. Together, they explore how existing ministries—like Bible studies and gatherings—can be used more thoughtfully to encourage maturity, evangelism, and long-term fruit. Beth shares wisdom from years...

S3E4 Building Pathways for Women to Grow

Everyday Ministry

Thinking Right to Move Right: Building Pathways for Women to Grow What does it actually look like to help women take their next step toward maturity in Christ? In this episode of The Everyday Ministry Podcast, Marty Sweeney sits down with Beth Harrell, former Matthias Media staff member and now full-time Women’s Ministry Director at Old North Church. Together, they explore how thoughtful ministry structures—paired with patient, relational discipleship—help women move from events to engagement, and from attendance to maturity. Beth reflects on the importance of building clear pathways for...

S3E3 Thinking Right to Move Right: How the Gospel Shapes Christian Growth

Everyday Ministry

How do Christians actually grow in maturity — and what does it look like for the gospel to shape our everyday lives? In this episode of Everyday Ministry, Lindsey Yeagley and Marty Sweeney continue their conversation about growing toward maturity in Christ by focusing on the means God uses to grow his people: his Word, prayer, and his people. A central theme of this episode is the difference between simply memorizing gospel truths and truly internalizing the gospel so that it shapes how we think, pray, obey, and help others grow. Lindsey and Marty explain why having a clear framework like...

S3E2 Thinking Right to Move Right

Everyday Ministry

In this episode of Everyday Ministry, Lindsey Yeagley and Marty Sweeney dig into the disciple-making idea of “moving to the right”—a phrase that comes from The Trellis and the Vine and The Vine Project by Tony Payne and Colin Marshall. They explore what it means to grow in maturity in Christ, why right thinking about the gospel leads to right living for Jesus, and how the Two Ways to Live framework helps us pursue daily growth as disciples. Together, they unpack how gospel clarity fuels gospel confidence, how sanctification is both God’s work and our daily choice, and why looking...

S3E1 From Cereal Chats to Gospel Clarity: Sharing the Good News with Confidence

Everyday Ministry

Lindsey and Marty kick off Season 3 with a fun breakfast chat that flows into a deep, practical conversation about sharing the gospel. They explore how the Two Ways to Live framework offers structure and freedom, helping Christians speak naturally and confidently about Jesus. Key Topics Why talking about cereal reminds us of the joy of sharing Jesus What Two Ways to Live is and why it’s helpful Handling the “hard parts” of the gospel like sin and judgment Tips for practicing gospel conversations with friends, kids, and neighbors How gospel clarity fuels gospel confidence ...

BONUS: Evangelism & Apologetics: Frenemies?? with Tony Payne

Everyday Ministry

In this bonus episode marking the end of Season 2, we’re sharing a special breakout session from Evangelize 2024 with Tony Payne. It’s an insightful and practical deep-dive into the complex relationship between evangelism and apologetics. Tony unpacks seven types of persuasion Christians often engage in—from gospel proclamation and responding to objections, to lifestyle witness and cultural engagement. With clarity, biblical depth, and plenty of humor, he challenges us to lead with the gospel, remain compassionate, and avoid getting sidetracked by secondary concerns. This is a...

S2E9 Turning Up the Evangelistic Heat – Practical Next Steps

Everyday Ministry

In this special season of Everyday Ministry, we’re bringing you key takeaways from Evangelize 2024! Hosts Marty Sweeney and Lindsey Yeagley discuss practical ways to raise the evangelistic temperature in our churches. Instead of just talking about evangelism, how do we take action? In this final episode, we explore concrete steps you can take: ✅ Pray with purpose – New Testament prayers focus on believers having boldness, not just on non-believers coming to faith. Try the Two for Two challenge: pray for 2 non-Christian friends for 2 minutes daily. ✅ Scatter gospel seeds –...

S2E8 Q&A Panel with Marty, Tony, Dave and Mack

Everyday Ministry

Evangelize 2024 (Day 3 Session 8) Q&A Panel with Marty Sweeney, Mack Stiles, Dave Jensen and Tony Payne. What if evangelism isn’t about personality but about culture? In this episode, we dive into a thought-provoking Q&A session on how churches can prioritize evangelism without making it an afterthought. From balancing leadership responsibilities to the effectiveness of short-term missions, our speakers tackle the tough questions with clarity and conviction. Are large events the answer? How do we shift church culture? Tune in for practical insights that will challenge and equip you...

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In this special season of Everyday Ministry, we’re bringing you key takeaways from Evangelize 2024! Hosts Marty Sweeney and Lindsey Yeagley discuss practical ways to raise the evangelistic temperature in our churches. Instead of just talking about evangelism, how do we take action?

In this final episode, we explore concrete steps you can take:
✅ Pray with purpose – New Testament prayers focus on believers having boldness, not just on non-believers coming to faith. Try the Two for Two challenge: pray for 2 non-Christian friends for 2 minutes daily.
✅ Scatter gospel seeds – Keep evangelistic resources (books, booklets, Gospels of Mark/John) on hand and challenge yourself to give them away.
✅ Create an evangelistic funnel – A repeatable, warm, gospel-focused event where non-Christians hear the gospel clearly and are invited to respond. Where does this happen in your church?
✅ Train for clarity – Many Christians struggle to articulate the gospel. Resources like Two Ways to Live and Learn the Gospel help us explain our faith with confidence.
✅ Evangelize together – Evangelism isn’t a solo effort. How can your church create a culture where sharing Jesus is natural and expected?

We also discuss how patience, intentionality, and persistence play a role in long-term evangelistic impact. Plus, hear about an exciting new evangelism course by Dave Jensen, coming in 2025!

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

Two Ways to Live training with Learn the Gospel and Share the Gospel by Tony Payne
One-to-One Bible Reading by David Helm
The Course of Your Life
Dave Jensen’s upcoming evangelistic resource (coming 2025)
Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God – J.I. Packer
You, Me, and the Bible Study

📩 What are your next steps in evangelism? Share your thoughts & help shape Evangelize 2026!

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