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The Reach Podcast

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Do you ever want to share Jesus with others, but you don't know what to say? You're not alone. Sharing your faith takes open ears, intentionality, and a whole lot of prayer. Most of us are still figuring it out. That's exactly what The Reach Podcast is here for. Every other week, hosts Blaine Larsen, Mary Jo Sharp, and Dr. John Hopper answer your questions about sharing Jesus. The goal is simple: give you the confidence to navigate those conversations yourself. Produced by Reach, the evangelism training ministry of Search Ministries, equipping people to share Jesus naturally since 1977. Learn...

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Search National

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Religion

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searchnational.org

Latest episode

Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

How to Overcome Objections to Christianity! 11.03.2025

Today, is the last episode in a 3 week series that we've been going through and today is one that is really discussed today. Many people have objections to the Christian faith, but a lot of times we don't know how to overcome those objections. Today, we'll talk about some of these objections whether emotional or rational and how you can approach that in your day to day conversations...

Evangelism Made Simple: The 1-2-3 Model You NEED to Know! 03.03.2025

How long are you willing to wait for someone to come to Christ? In this video, we break down the model that we use here at Reach called the 1-2-3 model of evangelism, which is about planting seeds, trusting God for the results, and staying faithful no matter what. Hope you find this helpful when you approach others with Christ.  This podcast is made by Search Ministries. Support our mission to ask...

The BEST Method for Relational Evangelism 24.02.2025

Today is an extremely important episode because it lays out how we at Search create relationships and evangelize to those people. We'll be introducing the 1, 2, 3 method here today and in the coming weeks hoping to expand on that! We hope you can use this method and let us know questions on how we can help you out in this journey. This podcast is made by Search Ministries. Support our mission...

How to Approach Someone with Past Christian Trauma 17.02.2025

Many Christians unfortunately are a big reason as to why some aren't Christians either through Bible thumping or more serious actions against someone. How can we as Christians overcome this objection and without blowing past the trauma and abuse they may have faced before. Today's story is just one example that we hope you can take some lessons from to really work through this objection....

Christians NEED To Have Uncomfortable Conversations 10.02.2025

Many times Christians are scared to approach friends and strangers about their faith and have deeper conversations about it. Today, we'll talk about ways we can try to make those connections and we'll encourage you to create those connection and how to make them.  This podcast is made by Search Ministries. Support our mission to ask deep questions, start good conversations and create new...

How to Have MEANINGFUL Spiritual Conversations 07.02.2025

Can we have Spiritual Conversations with others? How can we make sure when we have those conversations that they are fruitful? Today, we talk to Josh Horton who's here on our team at Search Ministries in Fort Worth. We invite you to take the next step with God by creating relationships. We try to train you to share your faith.  This podcast is made by Search Ministries. Support our mission to...

How Truth Can Lead Someone to Jesus! 07.02.2025

How can we use truth to lead someone to Jesus? Today, we talk to David Morgan who's here on our team at Search Ministries in Dallas. We invite you to take the next step with God by creating relationships. We try to train you to share your faith.  This podcast is made by Search Ministries. Support our mission to ask deep questions, start good conversations and create new relationships: https:/...

Episode 21 - How to Have Meaningful Spiritual Conversations (Part 3) 03.06.2024

What are some barriers that people may have that make it hard for them to come to the Lord? Depending on what barrier they are dealing with, how should we respond to them? Join in as Nick Manos and David Morgan from Search Dallas are back to discuss this topic and conclude this mini-series.  Support the show

Episode 20 - How to Have Meaningful Spiritual Conversations (Part 2) 27.05.2024

Conversations that make us uncomfortable are usually something we try to avoid. However, uncomfortable conversations can sometimes produce much relational growth. Join in as Nick Manos and David Morgan from Search Dallas are back to discuss this topic!  Support the show

Epsiode 19 - How to Have Meaningful Spiritual Conversations (Part 1) 20.05.2024

What are some challenges that come with getting into spiritual conversations - and how do we work around them? Join us as Nick Manos and David Morgan from Search Dallas discuss some challenges they have seen in their time evangelizing. Support the show

Episode 18 - A Conversation with Bill Kraftson 13.05.2024

Experience can be the best teacher. Join in as Bill Kraftson from Search Fort Worth is back to share with us another great conversation he had with a new friend.  Support the show

Episode 17 - Learnin' the Ropes 06.05.2024

Have you ever been lead to ask a deeper question in the midst of a conversation? It can be a scary and uncomfortable feeling. On this episode, Search's new intern Isaac Mckee in Search Dallas explains a conversation he had with a fishing guide he met in Nevada. Support the show

Episode 16 - Uncomfortable Questions 29.04.2024

Occasionally, somebody may throw out a question that makes you feel uncomfortable. What is the proper way to respond in these situations? Join us as Bill Kraftson from Search Fort Worth shares a perfect example of how to respond to one of these scenarios. Support the show

Episode 15 - How do I Know what to do with my Life? 22.04.2024

The question, "How do I know what to do with my life?" is one that a person at any age could ask. It's not only the question of "what to do", but also, "who do I listen to?"  Tune in as Ryan Aldridge from Search Fort Worth shares an awesome discussion he recently had with a friend .  Support the show

Episode 14 - What are You Counting on? 15.04.2024

You never know where you may meet somebody with questions about their faith.  Tune in as Mel Cure from Search Collin County shares a fantastic conversation with a friend he met through CrossFit.  Support the show

Episode 13 - How Big is God? 08.04.2024

The question, "Do we all have an equal opportunity to know God"? is widespread in our culture. What does the Bible say about it - and how can we relay that answer to those in our lives? Join us as Ryan Aldridge from Search Fort Worth discusses a conversation with a friend at a recent Open Forum.  Support the show

Episode 12 - An Unexpected Adventure 01.04.2024

Somtimes being friends with somebody builds a natural bridge of trust to others in their circle. Join us this week as Mel Cure from Search Collin County discusses a conversation he had with a new friend he met on a last second hunting trip invite from one of his other friends.  Support the show

Episode 11 - A Conversation about Miracles 25.03.2024

Miracles are something that we on earth may never fully understand. Talking about miracles with believers is one thing, but talking about miracles with non-believers is another. Join us as Eric Vaughn from Search Houston explains a recent conversation he's had with a friend.  Support the show

Episode 10 - "How can a Fair God Send People to an Eternal Time in Hell?" 18.03.2024

The question, "How can a fair God send people to Hell '' is a very common question found in relation to Christianity. While it's not an easy question to answer, it's important to know how you might respond to it. Join us as Drew Waeckerle  from Search Collin County discusses a recent conversation he's had with a friend about this topic.  Support the show

Episode 9 - "Lord, I'm Glad You did that" 11.03.2024

The world we live in can be such a distraction. Sometimes, people just need to be reminded on who Jesus really was. Join us as Scott Davis from Search Denton County is back on the podcast to discuss a conversation he recently had with a man who believes in Hinduism at one of his forums. Support the show

Episode 8 - Do I Really Know what it Looks like to have a Relationship with Christ? 04.03.2024

Relational equity is crucial when it comes to asking tough questions to people in our lives. Join us as Drew Waeckerle from Search Collin County joins us to discuss a recent conversation he had with a friend. Support the show

Episode 7 - Why Should I Believe? 26.02.2024

  The question, "Why should I believe?" is commonly asked in our world. When that question is presented, how does an individual respond? Join us as Justin Jackson from Search Oklahoma City discusses a conversation that he recently had with a friend at an Open forum. Support the show

Episode 6 - How do you Respond when You Feel Targeted? 19.02.2024

While it's not always intentional, sometimes people can have so much emotional pain from their past that they can come off as aggressive during conversation with them. While the common nature of humans is to argue back, perhaps there is a more beneficial way to respond. Join us as Scott Davis from Search Denton discusses a conversation that he recently had with somebody at an Open Forum.  Sup...

Episode 5 - Emotional Hurt 12.02.2024

Conversations with people who are emotionally hurt can be hard. What do you say? How do you respond? Join us as Nate Echelberger from Search Austin discusses a recent conversation he has had with a friend who is emotionally hurt.  Support the show

Episode 4 - The Power of Relatability 05.02.2024

Sometimes conversations can bring about memories and emotions that we wished we would of never have to deal with again. But, sometimes those same memories and emotions can be used to evangalise. Join us as Josh Horton from Search Fort Worth shares a great conversation he has recently had with a friend. Support the show

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