Show Notes
Many Roman Catholics first encounter the biblical gospel at university. Why?
In this episode, Mark shares his remarkable story of meeting the Pope as a committed Roman Catholic before arriving at university where a simple conversation with Protestant Christians led him to hear the gospel for the very first time.
Together we explore why university campuses create unique opportunities for Christians to have meaningful conversations with Catholic friends, how to navigate differences in language and belief, and why long-term friendships often become the context where lives are changed.
We're also joined by Natalia Reed, who with experience across Chile, Spain and Germany, shares her experience of speaking with Roman Catholics across Europe and the unique challenges Christians face in predominantly Catholic cultures.
Whether you're a university student, part of a campus ministry, or simply want to share Jesus more clearly with Catholic friends and family, this conversation is packed with practical encouragement and real-life experience.
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⏱ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Why university is such an important mission field 03:20 Mark's journey from Catholicism to hearing the gospel 09:38 Why university creates unique gospel opportunities 16:25 Should Christians attend Catholic universities? 19:37 What happens to these friendships decades later? 28:06 Natalia's experience sharing Jesus across Europe 35:24 Practical advice for talking with Catholic friends 43:50 Final encouragement for Christians on campus
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