Hearts for the Lost The Podcast

In this episode, Brian and Jimmy welcome Pastor Matthew Everhard for a conversation on evangelism in and through the local church. They discuss the role of evangelism in seminary education, practical ways to equip believers, and some of the books he has authored—along with much more. Don’t miss this insightful discussion!  https://www.youtube.com/@MatthewEverhard 

In this episode Brian and Jimmy explore a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of salvation—what we are saved to , not just what we are saved from . Diving into Chapter 12 of the London Baptist Confession of Faith , they discuss the incredible reality of our adoption into the Kingdom of God. While many focus on God’s way of rescuing sinners from hell, this conversation highlights the glorious gain...

Join Brian and Jimmy as they delve deeper into Matt Slick 's compelling CARM article on "The Importance of Prayer in Evangelism." In this episode, they explore the challenges and hindrances to effective prayer . Tune in to gain insights on enhancing your prayer life to strengthen your evangelistic efforts .  Don't forget to like , subscribe , and share this episode with a frien...

Join Brian and Jimmy as they discuss the topic of Prayer in Evangelism using the article titled "The Importance of Prayer in Evangelism" found at CARM.org.  https://carm.org/about-evangelism/the-importance-of-prayer-in-evangelism/ 

Join Brian and Jimmy as they dive deep into Living Waters' provocative article, 'Top 10 Things Guilty Sinners Say to Justify Themselves.' In this episode, they dissect each justification, offering their own sharp, insightful rebuttals.  Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that challenges common defenses and explores the complexities of morality and accountability. https://liv...

Brian and Jimmy share valuable insights on transitioning from discussions about current news and cultural events to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Learn practical ways to connect everyday conversations with the transformative message of hope and salvation. 

Join Brian and Jimmy as they tackle the challenging topic of abortion, exploring it through the lens of the SLED argument. They discuss how to thoughtfully engage with this sensitive issue and guide the conversation toward the hope and forgiveness found in Jesus Christ. This episode offers practical insights on navigating tough discussions with grace and truth.

Brian and Jimmy are back at it together again. This time we discuss how our views on politics are informed by the authority of scripture and how that is tied to evangelism. 

In this episode, Jimmy does a small exposition of one of his favorite Psalms, Psalm 51 as a model for the Better Sinner's Prayer.  Have a heart and go share your faith. 

Jimmy is solo again. This time the topic is Contrition. We look at the definition and what it really means to be contrite of heart as part of our repentance toward God. 

Jimmy, in a solo mission, takes a close look at Psalm 32 and focuses in on Confession and how important it is in our Repentance. 

While Brian enjoys a well-deserved sabbatical, Jimmy will lead a series on the Penitent Psalms, exploring how these powerful prayers offer a deeper, more authentic example of what a 'sinner's prayer' can be.

Brian is joined by Special Guest Doug Inman. Tune in as we delve into the rich theological concept of the Trinity and uncover its deep significance for evangelism. In this episode, we explore the unique relationship between the three distinct persons of God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and how their unified essence shapes our approach to sharing the Gospel. You'll gain valuable insights and p...

Join Brian and Special Guest Pastor Kirk Welch of Cornerstone Bible Church as they equip and educate you on the topic, "The Reliability of the Bible."  This session delves into understanding the Bible by exploring the internal consistency of its messages. Together, we will uncover how the coherence of the Bible's teachings enhances its reliability, especially when sharing our faith.

Brian, along with special guest Ben Keen, addresses the question, "Did Jesus Claim to be God?" They focus on the direct statements made by Jesus regarding his divinity. By analyzing the Gospel accounts, they aim to provide a deeper understanding of whether Jesus truly claimed to be God.

Brian unpacks the "Character Qualities of a Godly Leader" that he recently learned from his Seminary Class by Dr. Lofquist at STS. As an evangelist, being a godly leader is about embodying character qualities that reflect one's faith and values, inspiring others to grow, and positively impacting the lives of those they lead and proclaim the Gospel to.

Brian and Jimmy discuss the need for evangelism to be taught in our local churches and the impact that it has for the local church to have a culture of evangelism.  Lead me to it and I'll do it.  Open a door and I'll walk through it.  Give me someone today, dear Lord, that I might share my faith with. 

Brian and Jimmy continue their discussion on J. Mack Stiles 10 things he longs to see in a Culture of Evangelism.  https://9marks.myshopify.com/products/evangelism-by-j-mack-stiles?_pos=2&_sid=b1f1328ca&_ss=r

Brian and Jimmy discuss 10 yearnings that J. Mack Stiles writes about in his book "Evangelism" on the Culture of Evangelism we all would like to see.  https://9marks.myshopify.com/collections/9marks-publications/products/evangelism-by-j-mack-stiles 

Brian and Jimmy discuss what it looks like to disciple someone in the work of Evangelism. 

Brian and Jimmy have a discussion over how or even if our testimony should be a part of our evangelism efforts.  heartsforthelost.com 

Brian and Jimmy go through the Federal Holiday Calendar and spring to the gospel from those Holidays. 

Brian and Jimmy are joined by Pastor Blake Gillen to have an open dialogue about how Evangelism should be done in and through the local church. 

Brian and Jimmy are joined by Jeffery Rice and Haps Addison from Open Air Theology. We discuss the nuance of being outspoken Christian Evangelists and Apologists in a small town among a few other subjects.  Check out the Open Air Theology YouTube channel at the link below.  https://youtube.com/@openairtheology3783?si=jsQnr4M9Z4Okm_F2 Check out the Bible Rebinding Ministry of Jeffery Rice at the li...

Brian and Jimmy examine the He Gets Us Super Bowl ad and break down the organizations "About Us" page. We discuss the difference between this and true evangelism.