Overcoming Fear: Empowering Women to Share Their Faith

The Blue Cord, by iHOPE Ministries

About the Guest(s):

Lisa Pack is a second-generation Korean-Canadian from Toronto, Canada.

She has 14 years of global and pastoral ministry and church experience.

Lisa is a global mission strategist and serves on the core team with Rick Warren's "Finishing the Task" initiative.

She is passionate about reaching the world's least reached and mobilizing younger generations for the gospel.

Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Blue Cord Podcast, host Karen discusses the resistance factors that often hold Christians back from sharing their faith. She is joined by Lisa Pack, a global mission strategist and member of Rick Warren's "Finishing the Task" initiative. Lisa shares her personal journey of discovering God's heart for the nations and emphasizes the importance of overcoming ignorance and fear in order to be bold witnesses for Christ. She encourages women to find opportunities for sharing their faith and highlights the power of community and sisterhood in supporting and empowering one another. The episode concludes with practical tips for cultivating a prayer life and creating an environment that fosters intentional evangelism.

Key Takeaways:

Ignorance and fear are two major resistance factors that hold Christians back from sharing their faith.

Overcoming ignorance involves becoming aware of the number of people who don't know Jesus and understanding the impact of cultural influences on their perception of God.

Fear can be overcome by focusing on God's love and the authenticity of one's own story and witness.

Women have unique opportunities to share their faith and make a difference in their communities and the world.

Building a community of like-minded believers can provide support, encouragement, and opportunities for growth in sharing the gospel.

Notable Quotes:

"Ignorance and fear feed into each other and become bigger obstacles to sharing our faith." - Lisa Pack

"You don't have to be a theologian to share your faith. Your story and the presence of the Holy Spirit in you are what persuades people." - Lisa Pack

"The future of Christianity in Africa is in the hands of women." - Dr. Gina Zirlo

Resources:

Finishing the Task Initiative

Listen to the full episode to gain a deeper understanding of the resistance factors that hinder Christians from sharing their faith and to discover practical ways to overcome these obstacles. Stay tuned for more inspiring content from The Blue Cord Podcast.