The Reach Podcast
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: give you the confidence to navigate those conversations yourself.
Produced by Reach, the evangelism training ministry of Search Ministries, equipping people to share Jesus naturally since 1977. Learn more at reachothers.org.
Episodes
71 episodes
Sharing Jesus Through Friendship, Not Pressure
What does it actually look like to share your faith without pressure or agendas? In this episode of the Reach Podcast, we share how intentional friendship, curiosity, and trust opened the door to deeper spiritual conversations with a friend who...
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Why Some People Are Afraid to Walk Into a Church
In this episode of the Reach Podcast, a simple invitation to church reveals a deep emotional barrier many people carry toward faith. A young man explains why he associates church with punishment, and how curiosity, patience, and friendship open...
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When Grief Comes First, Not Theology
Leo showed up to photograph an event and ended up asking the biggest questions of his life. After losing his dad, he wasn’t looking for answers or arguments. He just needed someone to listen. This conversation is about grief, trust, and why rea...
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He Walked Away From Faith (Then This Happened)
Too often, doubt is treated like a problem to fix. This video shows a different approach, one where questions are taken seriously, easy answers are avoided, and faith is allowed to be a process. A look at what meaningful spiritual conversations...
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A Jewish Man Joined Their Christian Class (What Happened Shocked Everyone)
A Jewish man unexpectedly joins a Christian apologetics class, just for the free lunch, and ends up staying all 12 weeks. What he shares about his past experiences with Christians leaves the room speechless. In this episode of The Reach Podcast...
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How to Talk About Faith Without Freezing Up (Even With Someone From a Totally Different Religion)
In this episode of the Reach Podcast, we break down how to have meaningful conversations about faith, even when you feel intimidated or completely out of your depth. Hear the real story of a simple lunch that turned into an honest dialogue betw...
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When Trauma Shuts Down Faith Conversations
What do you do when a spiritual conversation blows up because of deep pain and past church trauma? In this episode, we talk about an evangelism moment that went completely sideways, an angry reaction, a painful story of abuse, and the feeling o...
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How to Talk About Faith Without Pushing People Away
In this episode of the Reach Podcast, Dave Wilson shares a real spiritual conversation that began with a lunch and ended with a powerful moment: “I’ve never thought of that.” Dave talks about how to respond when someone shares their hurt, how t...
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Where Does Hope Really Come From?
When life feels like an endless grind of work, money, success, repeat... where do you turn for real hope? In this episode of The Reach Podcast, Ryan Aldridge sits down to unpack a heartfelt conversation with his friend Brad, who’s questioning w...
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Is the Bible Still Trustworthy? A Candid Talk About Faith and Evidence
A college freshman walks into a religion class and walks out doubting everything he believed about Jesus. In this Reach Podcast episode, Holly Worley shares how one honest conversation helped him rediscover why the Bible holds up to the toughes...
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If God Is Real, Why Doesn’t He Just Show Up?
In this episode of The Reach Podcast, John Freshwater shares an honest conversation with his friend Ben who is a self-described “deconstructed Christian.” From tennis matches to deep spiritual debates, their talks explore one big question: Has ...
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How to Love Someone Hurt by the Church
In this episode of the Reach Podcast, we have Dave Wilson, the Area Search Ministries Director in Nashville. Today, he's here to give us a story of when he talked to an agnostic and they shared their bad experiences with Christians and how he w...
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Jonah Mini Series-3: Jonah’s Second Chance: Learning to Trust God by Dr. Mark Yarbrough
In this episode of the Reach Podcast, we give you the last part in a 3 part miniseries with Dr. Mark Yarbrough, president of Dallas Theological Seminary and professor of Bible Exposition. Jonah ran from God the first time but the second time, h...
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Jonah Mini Series-2: The Masterful Presentation of Jonah (for Christians) by Dr. Mark Yarbrough
In this episode of the Reach Podcast, we give you the 2nd part in a 3 part miniseries with Dr. Mark Yarbrough, president of Dallas Theological Seminary and professor of Bible Exposition. Dr. Yarbrough talks about Jonah and helps us see how this...
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Why Jonah Still Speaks to Us About Sharing the Gospel
In this episode of the Reach Podcast, we kick off a three part miniseries with Dr. Mark Yarbrough, president of Dallas Theological Seminary and professor of Bible Exposition. Together they dive into the book of Jonah a story often remembered fo...
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When God Feels Out of Reach: A Fishing Trip, Honest Doubts, and Patient Faith
In this episode of the Reach Podcast, Ryan Aldridge shares a story about his longtime friend Joe was wrestling with doubts about God’s character. On a simple fishing trip, Joe opened up about his fear that God might abandon people based on chan...
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When Pain Shakes Faith: How to Walk with a Hurting Friend
How do you walk with a friend through the deepest pain imaginable? In this episode of the Reach Podcast, Blaine sits down with Holly Worley, Search staff in Davidson, NC, to talk about a powerful story of friendship, faith, and the patience req...
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From Quarterbacks to Questions of Faith
In this episode of the Reach Podcast, Blaine sits down again with Tanner Morgan—former University of Minnesota quarterback and now on staff with Search Ministries—to talk about what it really means to “flip the switch” when it comes to faith.
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How to Reach Someone Who Has Left the Faith
Today, we have Graham Gooley in Greenville, South Carolina to talk about his older brother and how he conversed with him after his brother had some tension with the faith. In this episode, we'll talk about how to deal with having these deeper c...
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The Power of Listening: Why Silence Speaks Louder Than Correction
What if instead of correcting, we simply paused and listened?In this episode of the Reach Podcast, host Brandon Statis shares a powerful story about a neighborhood friendship that led to a surprising conversation about faith, family, an...
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When to Bring Up Jesus in a Friendship
How do you share your faith with a friend without making it weird or risking the friendship?In this episode of the Reach Podcast, Blaine Larson sits down with John Freshwater, Search’s Area Director in Wilmington, NC, to talk about a fr...
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If God Is Good, Why Is There So Much Evil?
Why does a good and powerful God allow so much evil and suffering in the world? This week on The Reach Podcast, we tackle one of the toughest questions people ask about faith. Dr. Glenn Krider, professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, to explo...
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How an Aerospace Physicist Sees God in the Universe (w/ Brian Deere)
Can science and faith really coexist? In this episode of the Reach podcast, physicist and aerospace professional Brian Deere joins us to explore one of the biggest questions of our time: Does science point us away from God or toward Him? With a...
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Can We Trust the Bible? Understanding Its Reliability and Divine Origin
If the Bible is truly God’s Word, how do we know it's trustworthy? In this episode of the Reach Podcast, Dr. Mark Yarbrough President of Dallas Theological Seminary joins us for a deep dive into the authenticity, accuracy, and authority of Scri...
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How to Invite Friends to Intentional Spiritual Conversations
It can be difficult to invite friends to have spiritual conversations especially if they weren't really into that before. Today, Alyssa Perry who works on staff here at Search, will give us a story of how she was able to handle a situation like...
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