Hi and welcome to Encouragement Café where the conversation is always hot and fresh. Today, we’re talking about boldly sharing our faith. Does the thought of telling someone about Jesus make you sweat? Then you will not want to miss the amazing stories from ordinary people just like you and me.
Joining us in the café today are Brenda Bearden, Tim Hanauer and Kelly Talamo.
Brenda Bearden is a Sunday school teacher and former Women’s Ministry leader for Pinedale Christian Church in North Carolina. She has had the awesome privilege of attending some short term mission trips where the focus is always to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ while showing God’s love. While on these trips she enjoys being led by the Holy Spirit to inspire women to study the Bible more. Brenda’s compassion for the lost drives her to continue to dive deep into the study of the only Truth to combat the lies of the enemy with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15
Tim Hanauer, is married to Martha, and has two sons and one grandson. He’s founder and president of Earth Graphics, a regional landscape design franchise. He is a singles teacher/life coach as well as the long-term missionary coordinator and former missions chairman at Pinedale Christian Church. An Alumni of Columbia Bible College and William Carey International University he has served with Frontiers as a creative entry Missionary in a small Muslim Country in Asia. He has been a project designer for mission projects in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. He is passionate about missions and about sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Kelly Talamo is a published author and speaker specializing in keynote speeches and teambuilding workshops. He leads men’s conferences around the country personally coaching men in areas of leadership, presentation skills and spiritual disciplines. He is the founder of Men Step Up in Atlanta, GA, providing men the leadership tools they need to have a personal ministry of their own, and has written two books entitled; “Ambushed By God” and “The Truth About Lies”. He and his wife Mary live in Ellijay, GA where they own and operate The Step Away Lodge. The Lodge serves as both refreshment for couples, and a spiritual think tank for people who want to get away and focus on their walk with the Lord.
Grab a mug and pull up a chair, we have a spot at the table for you. We want to hear your stories too, so call in between 2pm and 3pm est and share them with us. Or leave a comment on our blog.
Encouragement Cafe’ is closed on Sundays but please come back Monday through Saturday to check out the Daily Special and be encouraged as we expound on the topics discussed on Saturdays. We have a GREAT team of writers with a heart for Jesus and they want you to be encouraged.
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The Encouragement Cafe’ Team
May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
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February 7th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
To answer Kelly’s question to me.
I’m afraid of not knowing what to say. I’m afraid of feeling or looking unintelligent.
February 7th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Jennifer, read Exodus ch. 4. Moses felt the same way that you do. I have always felt that way too. I have learned to stop, take a deep breath and shoot up a short prayer, "Lord, help me to forget what I want to say, and allow you to speak through me". When you are in a right and close relationship with Jesus Christ (spending time with Him every day) He will hear this prayer. The ultimate responsibility falls on the individual’s shoulders to choose to hear what you say. You can also pray after the fact that God will soften the person’s heart and water the seed you planted.
Do you love HIM? That is all that matters. LOVE Him out loud and HE will take care of the rest.