“Always be prepared to give an answer… but do this with gentleness and respect.” — 1 Peter 3:15

What if the way we talk about Jesus is distracting people from Jesus?

In this episode, Ash and Lydia unpack the tension so many Christians wrestle with: how do we boldly stand for truth while still reflecting the gentleness, love, and kindness of Christ?

Because if we’re holding up a banner that says peace, hope, and joy… but the way we speak is harsh, judgmental, or unkind, people will notice the contradiction before they notice the message.

This conversation dives into:
Why our lives should make people curious about Jesus
The difference between speaking truth and weaponizing it
How to share your faith with gentleness and respect
Loving people before trying to convince them
What it looks like to carry hope in hard seasons

Ash also shares honestly about walking through difficult months and how, even when she didn’t always feel God, the hope of Jesus still carried her through.

You don’t have to preach perfectly.
But the way you represent Jesus matters.

&ldquo;Always be prepared to give an answer&hellip; but do this with gentleness and respect.&rdquo; &mdash; 1 Peter 3:15
What if the way we talk about Jesus is distracting people from Jesus?
In this episode, Ash and Lydia unpack the tension so many Christians wrestle with: how do we boldly stand for truth while still reflecting the gentleness, love, and kindness of Christ?
Because if we&rsquo;re holding up a banner that says peace, hope, and joy&hellip; but the way we speak is harsh, judgmental, or unkind, people will notice the contradiction before they notice the message.
This conversation dives into:
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<li data-section-id="1r857c" data-start="1081" data-end="1135">Why our lives should make people curious about Jesus</li>
<li data-section-id="1nglq20" data-start="1136" data-end="1194">The difference between speaking truth and weaponizing it</li>
<li data-section-id="16unj4o" data-start="1195" data-end="1248">How to share your faith with gentleness and respect</li>
<li data-section-id="1imtwgy" data-start="1249" data-end="1295">Loving people before trying to convince them</li>
<li data-section-id="n9gucc" data-start="1296" data-end="1346">What it looks like to carry hope in hard seasons</li>
</ul>
Ash also shares honestly about walking through difficult months and how, even when she didn&rsquo;t always feel God, the hope of Jesus still carried her through.
You don&rsquo;t have to preach perfectly. But the way you represent Jesus matters.