A Game Plan to Wisely, Kindly and Tactfully Share Your Faith: Talking with Greg Koukl

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Greg Koukl sits down with me to talk about his 10th anniversary edition release of his updated and expanded book, Tactics. This is one of my favorite books to recommend! Greg is no stranger to apologetics or the Bible. in his book, Greg shows how to "artfully regain control of conversations, keeping them moving forward in constructive ways through thoughtful diplomacy. You'll learn how to stop challenges in their tracks and how to turn the tables on questions or provocative statements. Most important, you'll get people thinking about Jesus."
Learn how to 'put a stone in someone's shoe.' I know you'll be blessed by this interview.
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@leeturner4970 3 жыл бұрын

At the age of 16 my mother asked me did I know who's going to save me, I told her yes, two or three hours later I went into my bedroom and asked Christ into my life and to save me. I am 59 now and the Lord has never forsaken me.

@sunshinegirl1967 4 жыл бұрын

This verifies what's been happening at work for me. I'm a nurse and have been praying for an opportunity to share the gospel with my patients and their families, so I ask the Lord to lead me and guide me in the things that I should say. So far I have not been led to confront and preach the gospel, but rather to make simple statements of truth here and there that come up naturally in the course of conversation. There's no awkwardness there. It makes perfect sense in light of Jesus' conversation with the woman at the well!

@jheni1500 3 жыл бұрын

I am also a nurse and have seeked opportunities to share. I have had a completely confused patient that had to be restrained for his safety, hardly being able to understand him just stop in his confusion and tell me the gospel and ask me if I knew Jesus. It was one of those moments I stopped, had butterflies and a rush of adrenaline and said “what did you say?” Because even before I got to register what he was saying, I knew it was from God. It was great! I really think that God will give clarity and encourage you when needed. Sometimes it’s as simple as asking to pray for someone when they are desperate for their health. Fortunately, nursing is one of those professions where we take care of the broken and sick, so it is a great time to share even if a little! 😊

@makenab.6725 2 жыл бұрын

I've been so afraid of the idea of evangelism. I washeasitant to even watch this video because of fear of conviction and anxiety. But man. This is the first time I've heard a message about evangelism and I dont feel overwhelming fear and anxiety. Its consistent with the relational nature of our faith and this is an encouraging word. Thank you for helping me and others break out of the immobilizing fear of doing and being a hard core evangelist. I appreciate this so much

@tiffp323 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Koukl I agree 100% with you. The word and God are the ones that cause the harvest most of the time. God is the one who converts we only plant seeds or garden as you say.

@clearascrystal4960 4 жыл бұрын

So Amen and Amen. As an ex-atheist, God Himself answered me (no one else could tell me anything:). Then, He gently led me to the gospel... It only took one look at my friend's face, the glow and peace, that made me determined to know Jesus for myself, and by myself one night, Jesus came into my life. I wish we all understood what Greg and Melissa are sharing. "It's not on us. It's Him". I found time and again we have to be sensitive to the other, and listen to His Spirit, not ours.

@Omegha94zip 3 жыл бұрын

Amen!!!

@yvoennsche 4 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful Melissa. My very scientific brain struggles to figure out how to communicate my faith to others. So this approach makes so much more sense to me. My hobby is gardening, and I intend to use these tactics in the future. Bought the book on Amazon. Thank you!

@larawalker4737 3 жыл бұрын

What a great interview!! Mr. Koukl is just an awesome man! I really am drawn to his manner and how he presents himself. I just started to read Tactics and I'm so looking forward to its lessons. As always, Melissa, your rock! God has bless us with the both of you! God bless and thank you for doing what you do!

@LouisaWatt 3 жыл бұрын

I paused the video and ordered the 10th anniversary edition from Koorong (Australian Christian bookstore) because a lot of the people I know are either New Age or pagan and I really can’t figure out how to broach the subject without totally alienating them 😕

@dawnandrade3398 3 жыл бұрын

I have been praying to be a better witness. This is very interesting and a reminder there are Gardners and harvesters. I realize I am a witness without realizing it. I ordered this book to have more information. Thank you for this interview.

@kramsdrawde8159 4 жыл бұрын

SO GLAD YOU HAVE COMMENTS ENABLED !!!I love you and Doreen soooo much , you are both beautiful ladies with such sweet spirits … I have watched many of yalls videos have learned a lot from both of you...

@karenbutler190 2 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful, inspiring and motivational for me. Please do more like this. I love the practicality and helps me believe, I can do this. I love to to garden and now I see I can garden in God's garden.🍇🍏🍒🥬

@GerardPerry 4 жыл бұрын

I'm in the middle of reading this book right now. The preface actually prompted me to search for his debate with that charlatan Deepak Chopra on Lee Strobel's program from years ago.

@ronosborne6855 3 жыл бұрын

It was through Koukl that I discovered apologetics, and through him, I managed to changed several mistakes in my theology. I've been taking the last few years off from apologetics while confronting other issues but have recently gotten back into it. It is good to see that he is still around.

@yourheinness9275 4 жыл бұрын

My wish is to one day meet this man. I'm sure he will make me even more humble that he is! It sounds like anyone can have a fantastic conversation with him and he will make them feel like they are the only person on the planet that God loves so dearly. Greg you are a great gardener in God's glorious garden. How apt that is seeing that we started in Eden. May our loving and just Creator bless all that you do. It is clear that you love Jesus with all your heart.

@knownbyebenezer 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Greg met us when we came to visit from Australia. Him and his team are so accommodating and generous of their time. Truly encouraging people and a blessing to us all.

@gloriaclarke 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Melissa, I just found you on KZfaq yesterday and I love the listening to you. I’m 60 years old and I’m learning a lot from you. That you for the interesting topics.

@bernadettematera-stacey1982 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Melissa and Greg. This video has lifted a big burden from me, I’m a gardener. Praise God! PS: bought the book 😍

@Cloudforest811 3 жыл бұрын

Melissa, can you talk about the MBTI and the history of it?

@amymusic5779 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so excited to get this book. Thank you so much for doing these videos. You won’t even know how far these videos have reached, and will reach.

@larrysergent5478 4 жыл бұрын

My mens group has used this book and the videos this last quarter. It has been an amazing help in how to approach people in a way to put that simple stone in their shoe. Give people just something they have to think about, and then get together at another time to find out what they thought about in a non argumentative way. Of course there are always the pigheaded. The stone just may have to become a boulder. Thanks for this video.

@nonnnniss 3 жыл бұрын

love this video ❤️ thank you for sharing and wow im mind blown i have the book and i am going to read it

@williewiner4161 4 жыл бұрын

Am ordering this book! Thanks for having this gentleman on your program

@sonne2351 2 жыл бұрын

As a Christian I almost gave up my faith due to how other Christians in my life talked to me. Utterly outrageous, good thing God is not like that and he definitely went out of his way, to make sure I did not loose my faith because of that! We are to discern not condemn others, and similarly we garden, God harvests!

@katherinepoindexter4380 2 жыл бұрын

I stoped a long time ago trying to be a harvester...I am a seed planter..that's it..sometimes I can share the gospel but most of the time I am a seed planter..I am waiting for this book to come in the mail. I ordered it today and I am looking forward to being able to plant seeds for Christ..my job is my mission field and so is my husband. I want to plant seeds at my work for Christ. It is up to the Holy Spirit to make them grow..I am so thankful that He is the one carrying the greater burden then I..Thank you Melissa. this has helped me so much just by watching this video.

@theresaplash2462 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Melissa for bring Greg on!!!

@JOSHUAloves1 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@aljovanbaarsen37 4 жыл бұрын

I ordered Tactics 10 year edition today Cannot wait!

@rose2525bud 3 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful!! 🙌🏼🔥🙌🏼

@gracierivs5621 4 жыл бұрын

Melissa... You're Awesome!

@downlow0075 3 жыл бұрын

Bought it , currently reading it.

@creationoflove84 4 жыл бұрын

this was AWESOME! so eye opening and made total sense. Gonna save up for this book for sure

@Niki-mo1wf 3 жыл бұрын

Gardening and harvesting, we may be more one then the other, however I wouldn't put that label on myself and think I can't do both if needed. God can use us as He chooses.

@txtova04 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting! I will order both books! Thank you!

@angeladyson7367 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Melissa. It was a real blessing. 😊

@ebirm1 2 жыл бұрын

I started reading John for the second time tonight and dwelled on those exact verses (John 4:35-38). I didn't know what was being said! I finished reading for tonight and watched THIS video. Amazing! I love your vids and thank you for sharing.

@trevortonner106 3 жыл бұрын

This book is wonderful and I'm really enjoying it!

@neverbeme 2 жыл бұрын

I have bought 3 of the books you suggested in another video and after watching this I ordered Tactics! I’m so excited I’ll get it today! I have so many good things to read that compliment my Bible reading so well! Thank you both great video!

@dwf1957 3 жыл бұрын

I used to teach classes at a church that I belong to use many of the same tactics from when I was out there on the street and the one on one the bump into the restaurants all that stuff wherever we go there's lost individuals just waiting to hear in the phrase that I used to use in my classes were fishers of Men and everybody has a different way of fishing

@trevortonner106 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man I need to get the 2nd edition!!!

@dennislalla8623 3 жыл бұрын

Good job Melissa keep it up.

@ClarissaTaco56 4 жыл бұрын

This book was given to me from a friend. I would love to see what Mr. Koukl has to say about this book😊

@ME-ch1bj 4 жыл бұрын

This was great! Got Tactics on Audible. Can’t wait to start listening and taking notes.

@senseiphiltrivett611 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I have both editions in my audible library too. Brilliant book.

@senseiphiltrivett611 3 жыл бұрын

This is kind of what Dallas Jenkins experienced: it's not your job to feed the 5000, just bring the loaves and fishes. There are showers and reapers. Which are you?

@cdarwinyoung 4 жыл бұрын

Great interview! I'm grateful to have heard these useful gardening techniques!

@AirChurch 4 жыл бұрын

Great interview Melissa, very helpful. Thank you for uploading it.

@aliciabarnett4337 2 жыл бұрын

Just get out and start doing it. You’ll get better with time. Practice makes perfect. No books helped me just get out there.

@Abouezili 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! I can't wait to read both of his books! Can you recommend a book for someone who is very new-agey now but used to be catholic? Thanks

@1982sweetheart 3 жыл бұрын

I ordered his book and it's on the way. Thank you for recommending it. And is there a textbook on Hermeneutics that you can recommend? Blessings

@mandelharvey3429 3 жыл бұрын

What order would you recommend his writings

@kimjasmine7767 4 жыл бұрын

How much is the book? How can oversea readers make an order?

@Carson_ppg 4 жыл бұрын

The symbolism on the book cover sketches me out a little.. but it sounds like a good one

@MelissaDougherty 4 жыл бұрын

It's a chess board 🙂 I don't think it's symbolism so much as he's emphasizing the message of strategy.

@Carson_ppg 4 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaDougherty I figured that was the case. Maybe I've just spent too much time on youtube.. :] Great interview though! This is something all Christians should know about.

@Lisa-pe6dl 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Melissa, I have a question about Doreen, does she still endorse her book "Don't let anything dull your sparkle " And her, Jesus Cards? Thanks for your Channel and some of the videos and interviews 😊

@jennifersmull1003 4 жыл бұрын

She does not. She has repented and continues to when she comes across someone she caused to stumble in their faith. Check out her channel.

@Troupe112 2 жыл бұрын

I pollinate .

@alfonsoreynosa8143 2 жыл бұрын

We are called to make disciples, not converts. We plant the seed, God gives the increase through the Holy Spirit.

@uiPublic 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful as that Samaritan woman settings to receive another Joseph's son but also briefly to recount here how'd that a Garden been long after Jacob's clan left a well back there if Jesus's disciples could now take a short cut to J'salem yet not without Fire & brimstone first fallen on them before Christ's paid ultimate price so post harvests too Who'll benefit from it all must Finally make sense to us...

@1Hogman1zz 4 жыл бұрын

Question......what is with the world behind these pastors.....olsteen , John maxwell , ken Copeland ,churches use to have the cross......maybe a sign that says we are a worldly church.

@victoriaheindel1143 3 жыл бұрын

They are wolves in sheep's clothing, tickling the ears of the masses and leading them to the wide path of destruction.

@johndisalvo6283 3 жыл бұрын

“Our conversations are NOT divine appointments “?????????? REALLY?

@alfredvenegas5058 3 жыл бұрын

Melissa a good person to have on your program jen fishburne check her out

@celiasleigh2805 2 жыл бұрын

It's not your garden it's Gods

@sunshinegirl1967 4 жыл бұрын

Disagree with "God's sovereingty" as a reason to not lose sleep over sharing the gospel with a dying hell-bound world. Once again Calvin and his heresy rears his ugly head. Man DOES have a responsibility while God is, was, and always will remain sovereign. Look up Ravi Zacharias and hear his statements on this matter. I'll search and see if I can find it and link below. We must take all scripture into account. Both sides of this issue are in error because it's simply not complete.

@MelissaDougherty 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! I'm not a calvinist 🙂 I think maybe I wasn't clear and my point was misunderstood. I simply.was saying that after all these years I've learned to trust God. For He is in control and sovereign, and I trust Him 🙂 when I learned to not worry and rely on God, it was very freeing.

@sunshinegirl1967 4 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaDougherty I see now. Thank you for explaining!

@sunshinegirl1967 4 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaDougherty I wanted to say I'm sorry for jumping to conclusions instead of just asking you to clarify first. I'm learning not to do that. I grew my first tooth in word of faith and my first 6 1/2 years were in that church, so I've developed this tendency to jump at the first sign of what I perceive as a red flag.