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Tag: evangelism
Truth & the Meaning of Words [March 2026 Live Event]
Does it seem to you like words are beginning to lose their meaning in our society? This trend was noticed by the Christian intellectual giants Francis Schaeffer and Walter Martin.
On March 28th at 10:00am CT I’ll give a recorded presentation and then a discussion to follow.
Evangelism Encounters [Tales from the Streets of Omaha in 2025]
Written by my friend, Neil, who joined me and one other friend for some whiteboard/conversational evangelism at the Downtown Omaha Farmer’s Market recently. He felt led to share his recollections of the day. I hope this gives you a glimpse into the work we do and you are encouraged by how many people you are able to reach by asking simple, conversational questions.
![Ecce Homo ("Behold the Man") by Antonio Ciseri [1871], Pontius Pilate presenting a scourged Jesus to the people of Jerusalem](https://nametheunknown.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ecce_homo_by_antonio_ciseri_1-thumbnail.png?w=600&h=280&crop=1)
The Ultimate Bible Verse for Evangelism [One Atheists Agree With!]
Here’s one of my favorite Bible verses and why it is great to use in evangelism! I will explain I) how this verse disagrees with spirituality according to modern Western culture, II) how, interestingly, it shows atheists get something right, and III) how it is a forceful apologetic for Christianity.
The Art of Questioning: How to Lead Conversations with Grace
Evangelism tips to better equip you to proclaim the faith of Christ to others. Learn how to ask clarifying questions to push the conversations into deeper waters.
My Conversation with One of Jehovah’s Witnesses [The Million $ Question]
I’ve been meeting with one of Jehovah’s Witnesses regularly. It’s been fun, he’s trying to convert me to his worldview and I’m praying he turns to the Biblical Christ.
I asked him, “If the leaders of your organization (the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society) announced…
Can the Bible and LGBT+ be Reconciled? [Every Relevant Verse]
Does the Bible condemn homosexuality? Is it a sin to be gay? Here’s every Bible passage that is directly relevant to these questions.
Why Religion is so Divisive: The Danger of Discovery
As I begin this public journey to grow in truth about religion, I and anyone who wishes to join me would do well to remember finding things out can sometimes be a “nasty dangerous business.”
Name the Unknown 