Mid-Year Highlights #3 : Evangelism After Christendom (Reaching the Curious, Cautious & Cynical)

It’s hard to believe we’re already at the halfway point of 2026, and we’re excited to kick off our Mid Year Highlights by counting down the top 3 most viewed episodes of the year! This episode takes the #3 spot. In this episode of the Win Win Evangelism Podcast, Tina Waldrom speaks with Ger Jones about his personal journey of faith and his heart for helping people explore Jesus in a safe and authentic way. Ger shares insights into the challenges of evangelism today, emphasising empathy, patience, and relationship-building rather than pressure or persuasion. Together, they explore the importance of creating environments where people can ask questions without judgement, the role of the Holy Spirit in transforming hearts, and why evangelism is often a long-term journey rather than a single conversation. This episode offers practical wisdom for believers who want to engage thoughtfully and compassionately with friends, family, and communities who may feel distant from faith. Key Topics 00:00 Introduction to Evangelism and Personal Journey 04:39 Navigating Faith Crises and the Search for Meaning 09:36 Creating Safe Spaces for Exploration 15:44 Engaging with a Secular Culture 22:24 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Evangelism 27:14 Empathy as a Key to Effective Evangelism Check Out Our Learning Resources and Courses Share Jesus Membership: https://www.sharejesus.com.au/ On Mission with God @Home Free Sample: https://evangelisminaustralia.com/fre... On Mission with God @Home Full Course Details: https://courses.evangelisminaustralia... Get the Latest Information From Evangelism in Australia Sign up for our newsletter to receive updates: https://evangelisminaustralia.com/sub... EIA Website: http://www.evangelisminaustralia.com/ EIA YouTube Channel: / @evangelisminaustralia EIA Instagram: / evangelisminaustralia EIA Facebook: / tinawaldromeia Tina Waldrom on Facebook: / tinawaldromeia Tina Waldrom on Instagram: / tinawaldrom Discussion Questions 1. Ger Jones talks about creating a “safe space” for people to explore Jesus. What would that look like in my everyday relationships right now? Read: Luke 19:5-7 Jesus met Zacchaeus in his own space with love and acceptance. 2. How does empathy for people who don’t yet know Jesus change the way I approach evangelism? Read: Matthew 9:36 Jesus had compassion because people were harassed and helpless. 3. Am I treating people as projects to convince, or as people to love and help explore faith at their own pace? What needs to change in my mindset? Read: 1 Thessalonians 2:8 Sharing not only the gospel but our lives as well. 4. Ger describes evangelism as “sowing seeds through love”. What practical ways can I show love, care, or prayer for someone this week? Read: 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 God brings the growth. 5. How comfortable am I with playing the “long game” in evangelism rather than expecting quick results? What might help me grow in patience? Read: Galatians 6:9 Do not grow weary in doing good. 6. In what ways could my life become a “compelling curiosity” that makes people interested in Jesus? Read: Matthew 5:16 Let your light shine before others. 7. Who are two or three people God may be inviting me to pray for and intentionally walk alongside as they explore Jesus? Read: Colossians 4:2-6 Pray and act wisely toward outsiders.