Why do we freeze when a conversation could turn to Jesus? Perry Sorensen and Pastor Dave York talk honestly about the fear of man and what it means to be not ashamed of the gospel. The gospel is the gospel of God, and when we fear God more than people, we're free to speak with courage, gentleness, and joy.
S2E29: Not Ashamed
The Fear of Man and Sharing Your Faith
When the cashier asks about your weekend, why does "brunch" always win over "church"? Perry Sorensen and Pastor Dave York talk honestly about the fear of man: the quiet pressure that keeps many Christians from talking about Jesus, even with people they love.
Picking up from Romans 1 and Pastor Dave's Musing "The Gospel of God," they look at why the gospel's power doesn't depend on us. They talk about why sharing faith feels harder in today's culture, drawing on Carl Trueman's The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, and how a bigger view of God shrinks our fear of people. Pastor Dave shares his own struggle with the fear of man. They also discuss how to be bold and gentle at the same time, and simple steps anyone can take this week.
In this episode:
Scripture (ESV):
Proverbs 29:25; Ephesians 6:19–20; Romans 1:16–17; 1 Peter 3:15; Matthew 10:28; 2 Timothy 1:7–8; Colossians 4:5–6; Romans 10:14
Resources mentioned:
The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl Trueman
Questions to consider:
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes." Romans 1:16
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