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The Reach Podcast

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Do you ever want to share Jesus with others, but you don't know what to say? You're not alone. Sharing your faith takes open ears, intentionality, and a whole lot of prayer. Most of us are still figuring it out.

That's exactly what The Reach Podcast is here for.

Every other week, hosts Blaine Larsen, Mary Jo Sharp, and Dr. John Hopper answer your questions about sharing Jesus. The goal is simple: ... more

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Most of us could pick the gospel out of a lineup, but when we say it out loud, we often feel stuck. In this episode, John Hopper walks through four ideas to help ... more

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A listener’s brother walked away from faith over one thing: he can’t reconcile a good God with the suffering he sees. In this episode, John, Mary Jo, and Blaine ... more

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A listener's friend told her the Bible is full of myths, and all she could say back was "no, it isn't." In this episode, John, Mary Jo, and Blaine walk through a... more

We all know someone who isn't hostile to Jesus, but they're just not in a hurry. They'll get around to it. Maybe someday. In this episode, John, Mary Jo, and Blaine talk about what's actually going on underneath that mindset: the quiet belief that fo... more

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Recent Guests

Maddox Womble
Staff member at Search Ministries in Dallas, Texas
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Isaac McKe
Search Ministry staff member in Dallas, Texas
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Episode: A Jewish Man Joined Their Christian Class (What Happened Shocked Everyone)
Dave Wilson
Search's Area Director in Nashville, Tennessee
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Episode: How to Talk About Faith Without Pushing People Away
Dr. Mark Yarbrough
President of Dallas Theological Seminary
Dallas Theological Seminary
Episode: Jonah Mini Series-3: Jonah’s Second Chance: Learning to Trust God by Dr. Mark Yarbrough
Ryan Aldridge
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Search Ministries
Episode: When God Feels Out of Reach: A Fishing Trip, Honest Doubts, and Patient Faith
Holly Worley
Search Staff in Davidson, North Carolina
Search Ministries
Episode: When Pain Shakes Faith: How to Walk with a Hurting Friend
Graham Gooley
Area Director for Search Ministries in Greenville, South Carolina
Search Ministries
Episode: How to Reach Someone Who Has Left the Faith
John Freshwater
Area director in Wilmington, North Carolina
Search Ministries
Episode: When to Bring Up Jesus in a Friendship
Dr. Glenn Krider
Professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, researcher and writer in theological method, theology and popular culture, and eschatological hope
Dallas Theological Seminary
Episode: If God Is Good, Why Is There So Much Evil?

Hosts

Blaine Larsen
Host known for coordinating and participating in discussions on evangelism and outreach.
Mary Jo Sharp
Host introducing and guiding discussion; contributes apologetics and relational ministry perspective.
John Hopper
Host and participant in discussions; brings evangelism ministry background.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Great Podcast!

    Thanks for equipping the listener with options to answer life’s hardest questions.

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    United States3 years ago

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The discussions offer compassionate, non-pushy approaches to evangelism that respect listeners' questions.

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When Your Friend Thinks Following Jesus Can Wait
Q: How do I reach someone who views Christianity like laundry and says they'll get to it tomorrow?
The hosts suggest turning the focus back to personal experience with Jesus, sharing the deeper, lasting satisfaction they found in following Him, and demonstrating through a changed life—humility, patience, love—why it's worth starting now rather than postponing. They also encourage using biblical examples and relatable stories to illustrate the consequences of delaying belief.
How to Love Someone Hurt by the Church
Q: When that happens and you feel like you've done a good job and you've shared some accurate thoughts that maybe are different than what he was thinking, how do you process that personally?
It was discouraging at first, but maintaining the relationship is key. While we don't meet every week anymore, I initiate lunches to keep the conversation going.
From Country Music to Christ: Blaine Larsen’s Journey
Q: What do you love about Search?
Blaine expresses that he loves reaching people who may not go to church, using a relational approach that deeply connects with individuals.
The BEST Method for Relational Evangelism
Q: What's the one takeaway from all this?
Start paying attention to those you know who do not know Jesus, letting them know you are aware of them and interested in their world, which can lead to opportunities to share.
The BEST Method for Relational Evangelism
Q: How do I actually live out this value the one?
In practical ways, it's showing that you care and are interested in the individual. This includes listening attentively, checking in regularly, and being available to develop the relationship.

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This show focuses on practical, relational evangelism, helping listeners find confident, respectful ways to talk about faith in everyday life. Across episodes, hosts dive into discussing how to share Jesus without pressure, address deconstruction with empathy, and explore big questions about heaven, doubt, and the gospel's relevance. The conversations emphasize listening, patience, and authentic relationship-building over scripted pitches, with real-world stories and scriptural guidance to make faith conversations feel natural and invitational. A notable strong suit is its consistent emphasis on humility, relational witness, and practical coaching for turning everyday interactions into meaningful spiritual dialogue.

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4. Dr. Mark Yarbrough
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6. Holly Worley
7. Graham Gooley
8. John Freshwater

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