On The Air

If you weren't able to tune in to the Reformed Think Tank podcast when I was a guest on Sunday night, you can still listen to it online at the link below. It was a fun show. We covered the roots of Halloween with its symbols and traditions; things still done by both pagans and secular or even Christian people today. I also took number of questions on my experience with Wicca and Druidism. Even if you were able to join us live, you may still want to give it a listen as we went another half hour or more in the after show that you didn't get to hear on the broadcast where I fielded a few more questions and we got into the discussion of how much a Christian should participate in Halloween (if at all).

Episode 44 (10/26/08) - Halloween Show

We didn't get as much into how to share the gospel with a Wiccan or someone involved in paganism as I'd wanted. However, that was covered pretty well the other two times I was on the show. We also talked about maybe doing an upcoming show focusing just on witnessing to modern day pagans. I'll be sure to let you know if and when that comes about.

Some of you had asked where you could find and listen to those past two shows. Click either link below.

Episode 4 (12/23/07) - Christmas Show

Episode 15 (3/16/08) - Easter Show

Lastly, on Sunday's show I recommended the following book for Christians to better understand what has become the fastest growing religion in America and how to share the gospel with those practicing it. It's on sale for $7.99 at ChristianBook.com.

Generation Hex: Understanding the Subtle Dangers of Wicca
by Marla Alupoaicei, Dillon Burroughs

You can also click here for an informative Crosswalk interview with the Generation Hex authors.

Weekly "Fishing" Report (10-26-08)

I took my bride away last weekend to celebrate our 12th anniversary. In lieu of a weekly "fishing" report, I thought I'd share the following witnessing encounter from the Fool4Given archives.

Thorn was a typical looking highschooler wearing a t-shirt from a popular but very dark rock band. However, it was an open door to share ... what else can you expect when someone tells you they were named after the crown of thorns that Jesus wore? This was also one of the few times I had someone ask what had personally brought me to Christ, so after sharing the biblical gospel with him I was able to go back and recap the message -- telling my own experience of being brought to the narrow gate that swings open on the two hinges of repentance and faith.

Click here for the MP3 audio.

On The Air

I've been both privileged and blessed to be a special guest on the Reformed Think Tank (formerly 2RB) internet radio program twice in the past. The first time for a Christmas show and the second for Easter. Both times we discussed the pagan roots for many of each holiday's symbols and traditions. Traditions that are alive and well amongst pagan circles today. Each time I've also been able to share some of my testimony and how Christ saved me out of witchcraft and druidism to call me as an evangelist for his gospel on the streets.

The RTT guys are brave enough to have me back yet again. This Sunday (10/26) we're going to look at the next big holiday on both secular and pagan calendars: Halloween. Naturally, we'll look at the pagan origins of this holiday. What's with the costumes, trick-or-treating, jack-o-lanterns, black cats, and so on? We'll also talk about how to share the gospel with Wiccans, Druids and other modern day pagans.

Join us on Sunday (10/26) at 8pm Pacific or download the show and listen to it later.

Click here to listen live or download the podcast.

The show has listeners from all-over the U.S. and around the world. Pray that Christians may be equipped through this. Pray that the gospel is shared clearly for the lost that may be listening. Above all, pray that through our efforts Jesus may receive the honor he is due.

Weekly "Fishing" Report (10-19-08)

Dave, Darrin and their family moved to Redmond last weekend. This means I'm alone again on the streets. Pray that God will raise up and bring more laborers to join me. I'll stay faithful and keep going out. I've been out there on my own before at various times over the past 3+ years and God has been good in bringing others join me, some for a short time and others for a year or more. In fact, it looks like he has a couple of guys waiting in the wings: Ryan may be able to come out more often and Greg Beals has resurfaced after an extended silence. Keep this in your prayers. We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work. (John 9:4)

Since I didn't have a "fishing" report for you this week, I went in to the archives and found an open air audio to share. This comes from back in the days when I was preaching open air to the folks waiting for the doors to open at the DMV. One of the hecklers broke from the line to get just inches from my face. I was wondering if he was going to knock me off the stool. Towards the end, he ripped up a tract I gave him and in God-granted compassion I told him "I plead for you."

Click here to listen to the audio.

Weekly "Fishing" Report (10-12-08)

Downtown was rather quiet on Saturday, but the three of us still went out to do some "fishing". Between a couple of loops around 6th Street and a pass through the park, we gave out around 200 gospel tracts.

Dave witnesses to Reuben on 6th Street

On our second trip down 6th Street, Dave picked up a one-2-one with a young man named Reuben. Reuben said he was a Christian, but he was relying on his own goodness to get him into heaven. Dave took him through The Good Person Test to show him we have no righteousness of our own. It is only through humble repentance and faith in the Savior that we are justified before God.

As Dave talked with Reuben, I engaged a man named Doug that was there with him. Doug said he was Lutheran, but he had a "Heinz 57" blend of spirituality that borrowed from a little bit of everything. The biggest thing that seemed to be confusing him was a druid girlfriend and the things she'd been showing him. I thank God that he saved me from my own past in witchcraft and druidism. Now he grants me the opportunity to point people deceived by the occult to the truth of the gospel. Praise him! I talked with Doug for about 15 minutes gave him a Why Christianity? booklet when we were done.

Pray for Reuben, Doug and the rest of the seed that was sown. May Jesus receive the honor he is due!