LP33: Living Faith Out Loud: Interview with a Global Discipleship Expert

10/03/2025 54 min

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In this episode of the Luminous Podcast, hosts Nick, Danny, and Jamie discuss the principles of discipleship and faith-sharing. This episode features an enlightening interview with Rob, a longtime global partner who has experience with non-profit projects in Asia and has become an expert in creating businesses that also aim to bring Jesus to others. Rob shares insights into working in multicultural and multi-faith environments. He discusses the importance of living one's faith openly and outlines the legal and cultural nuances in different countries. Key takeaways include recognizing the robust, non-confrontational expression of faith in diverse contexts and the need for discernment and reliance on the Holy Spirit. The hosts reflect on living faith out loud, acknowledging other faiths, and moving beyond traditional models of faith-sharing.00:00 Introduction and Greetings01:05 Setting Up the Interview04:15 Introducing Rob and His Work08:29 Challenges of Evangelism in Different Contexts12:51 Cultural Sensitivity and Faith Discussions19:44 Navigating Legal and Cultural Barriers23:59 Marketplace Solutions for Faith Integration27:37 Empowering Local Believers30:29 Contextualizing Faith in Modern Times31:16 The Traditional Model vs. New Approaches31:52 Freedom in Sharing Faith32:09 Challenges and Opportunities in Discipleship33:00 Rethinking Church Roles and Responsibilities34:47 Globalization and Personal Discipleship36:32 Learning from Global Discipleship Movements37:26 Reflecting on the Interview38:10 Takeaways and Practical Applications40:31 Honouring Other Faiths in Discussions48:37 Dependence on the Holy Spirit52:50 Final Thoughts, Resources, and a Dad Joke

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