A new year and a new focus

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Well, welcome to T Time: Spiritual conversations

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for, with and about women.

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I'm your host, Twanna Henderson.

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And I first want to say happy new year.

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We are excited to be in 2025.

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And if you are like me, you are so

looking forward to all that the Lord

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has in store for us in this coming year.

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So be sure to share and like

this broadcast, share it

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with all of your friends.

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Well, you know, on our final 2024

dcast, I shared that this May: 2025

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, T Time will be celebrating five years

Yes, it has been so amazing to see how

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the Lord has taken the seed of a podcast

and grown it for five straight years.

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And as we go into this year,

I want to let you know that we

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have a focus theme for the year.

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If you are a part of Converge, which

of course is a movement of churches

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committed to helping people meet.

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know and follow Jesus, you may be

aware that the current vision of the

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president of Converge, John Jenkins Sr.,

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is to build and rebuild

a culture of evangelism.

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And evangelism, in its simplest

terms, is basically sharing Jesus

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with people who do not know him.

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This is where a T Time will

land in this coming year, and

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I'm so looking forward to it.

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See, in an ever changing world marked

by, technological advances, cultural

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shifts, global challenges, the message

of hope and love remains a constant need.

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Christian Evangelism, which is just the

act of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ

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is a cornerstone of the Christian faith,

and it holds significant, importance both

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historically and in contemporary society.

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The relevance of evangelism today

is perhaps more crucial than ever

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as it addresses the spiritual.

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the moral and the social needs of

individuals and communities worldwide.

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You know, as we are all aware,

the world today faces numerous

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challenges, pandemics, conflicts,

economic disparities, and a

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pervasive sense of uncertainty.

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And in times like these, the

message of the gospel provides.

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unwavering hope.

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It speaks to the human condition

and addressing issues of purpose

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and identity and, and destiny.

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See, evangelism introduces individuals

to the transformative power of

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faith, which can lead to personal

healing, and societal restoration.

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Throughout history, Christian evangelism

has been a catalyst, if you will, for

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social change and humanitarian efforts.

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Many hospitals and schools and even

charitable organizations have Christian

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roots established to meet not only

physical, but also spiritual needs.

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And evangelism motivates believers

to serve others selflessly, to fight

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against injustices and to advocate for

the marginalized and the oppressed.

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The gospel also provides answers rooted in

the belief of a loving creator who offers

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redemption and, of course, eternal life.

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Evangelism invites individuals to

explore these answers, providing

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comfort and assurance in the

face of life's uncertainties.

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I'm often drawn to the testimonies that

abound of lives transformed through,

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those encountering the message of

Jesus Christ, such as people grappling

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with addiction or hopelessness or a

sense of emptiness who, who often find

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renewal and purpose through faith.

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Evangelism facilitates these personal

journeys, pointing individuals towards

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a path of healing and a path of growth.

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So I'm looking forward to, to

you coming alongside me this

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year as I talk of dynamic guests

around the topic of evangelism.

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And by sharing the gospel, we participate

in spreading a message that has the power

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to transform lives, to heal communities

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and to instill hope amidst despair.

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In a fragmented world, yearning for

connection and, and meaning evangelism

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offers a pathway to discover a love that

surpasses understanding and a purpose that

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endures beyond temporal circumstances.

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It calls individuals to not only

experience personal redemption,

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but also to contribute positively

to the world around them.

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So I'm looking forward to

: 2025

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I hope you are too.

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Let's pray.

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Lord, teach us to build and

rebuild a culture of evangelism.

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As society continues to navigate

complexities and challenges, the role

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of Christian evangelism remains vital.

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It's a beacon of light guiding

hearts towards truth and

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fostering a global community

bound by faith and hope and love.

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So direct us in this

journey and order our steps.

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We so look forward to partnering with you.

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We love you and we

praise you in Jesus name.

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We pray.

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Thank you for joining me for T Time.

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I'm Twanna Henderson.

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And until the next time

be blessed of the Lord.