Show Notes
The Christianity Explored course goes through the Gospel of Mark, inviting guests to consider the claims of Jesus. Rico Tice, Co-Founder of Christianity Explored, shares in the first episode why the course uses Mark’s Gospel and the framework of the identity, mission, and call of Christ.
Guests: Rico Tice, Co-Founder of Christianity Explored, and Rachael Heffer, Head of Mission at the Evangelical Alliance
00:00 Welcome to Christianity Explored Leaders Podcast 02:03 Meet the Hosts and Rico Tice 04:19 Growing Spiritual Hunger 05:34 Why Mark's Gospel? 07:03 "Let the Gospel Tell the Gospel" 07:50 Identity, Mission and Call 09:48 Crossing the "Pain Line" in Evangelism 13:37 Guest Contributor: Rachael Heffer 14:16 Why Are People Exploring Christianity? 15:48 The Power of Relationships 17:30 Practical Advice for Churches 19:26 Preparing Leaders and Building Community 20:42 Making Evangelism Part of Church Life 22:11 Episode 2 Preview
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