In this inspiring first episode of the Fishing Report, Jeremy Butt sits down with evangelist and author Chris Holley to talk all things soul-winning. From organizing gospel-centered fishing events to practical evangelism tips, Chris shares how everyday Christians can fulfill the Great Commission—without fear, confusion, or complication.
Chris also introduces his book, Catching People for Christ, which serves as a tactical guide for anyone looking to bring lost souls to Jesus. Whether you're new to evangelism or just need encouragement, this episode will motivate you to keep your line in the water and fish for souls daily.
👇 Full breakdown & timestamps below:
⏱️ Timestamps (Chapters):
00:00 – Intro Song: “You Got to Fish for the Lost”
01:06 – Why a show on evangelism?
01:58 – Meet Chris Holley (Tallahassee, FL)
03:27 – Chris’s background: Ministry, HR, School Counseling
04:17 – Gospel Fishing Events with Bass Pro (and their impact)
05:46 – Can your church host one too? Yes—here's how
07:03 – About the book Catching People for Christ
08:25 – Tools, tactics, and training for soul winners
10:29 – What evangelism means to Chris
11:58 – Why evangelism doesn’t need to be complicated
13:21 – Is the Great Commission for everyone?
14:48 – Teaching others to teach others (Paul's words to Timothy)
15:29 – Evangelism = Having the right spiritual “bait”
16:44 – Real evangelism stories from everyday life
20:17 – Encouragement to surround yourself with soul winners
22:49 – Final thoughts: Fishing is our mission!
🔑 Keywords:
evangelism, how to evangelize, soul winning, Great Commission, Christian outreach, Fishing Report podcast, catching people for Christ, Church of Christ, spiritual fishing, Chris Holley, Jeremy Butt, personal evangelism, gospel teaching, how to teach the gospel, simple evangelism tools
🔖 Hashtags:
#FishingReport #Evangelism #SoulWinning #ChurchOfChrist #GreatCommission #Gospel #ChristianMinistry #ChrisHolley #CatchingPeopleForChrist #FaithInAction #ChristianPodcast #MinistryTools
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