A new year and a new focus

In this episode of T Time: Spiritual Conversations for, with, and about Women, host Twanna Henderson welcomes listeners to the new year and reflects on the exciting journey ahead. As T Time approaches its fifth anniversary in May 2025, Twanna shares the focus theme for the year: evangelism. Drawing inspiration from Converge, a movement of churches dedicated to helping people meet, know, and follow Jesus.

Episode Transcript

Twanna Henderson (00:09):
Well, welcome to T Time
for, with and about women.
I'm your host, Twanna Henderson.
And I first want to say happy new year.
We are excited to be in 2025.
And if you are like me, you are solooking forward to all that the Lord

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has in store for us in this coming year.
So be sure to share and likethis broadcast, share it
with all of your friends.
Well, you know, on our final 2024broadcast, I shared that this May 2025

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, T Time will be celebrating five yearsYes, it has been so amazing to see how
the Lord has taken the seed of a podcastand grown it for five straight years.
And as we go into this year,I want to let you know that we

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have a focus theme for the year.
If you are a part of Converge, whichof course is a movement of churches
committed to helping people meet.
know and follow Jesus, you may beaware that the current vision of the
president of Converge, John Jenkins Sr.,

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is to build and rebuilda culture of evangelism.
And evangelism, in its simplestterms, is basically sharing Jesus
with people who do not know him.
This is where a T Time willland in this coming year, and
I'm so looking forward to it.

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See, in an ever changing world markedby, technological advances, cultural
shifts, global challenges, the messageof hope and love remains a constant need.
Christian Evangelism, which is just theact of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ

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is a cornerstone of the Christian faith,and it holds significant, importance both
historically and in contemporary society.
The relevance of evangelism todayis perhaps more crucial than ever
as it addresses the spiritual.

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the moral and the social needs ofindividuals and communities worldwide.
You know, as we are all aware,the world today faces numerous
challenges, pandemics, conflicts,economic disparities, and a
pervasive sense of uncertainty.

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And in times like these, themessage of the gospel provides.
unwavering hope.
It speaks to the human conditionand addressing issues of purpose
and identity and, and destiny.
See, evangelism introduces individualsto the transformative power of

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faith, which can lead to personalhealing, and societal restoration.
Throughout history, Christian evangelismhas been a catalyst, if you will, for
social change and humanitarian efforts.
Many hospitals and schools and evencharitable organizations have Christian

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roots established to meet not onlyphysical, but also spiritual needs.
And evangelism motivates believersto serve others selflessly, to fight
against injustices and to advocate forthe marginalized and the oppressed.
The gospel also provides answers rooted inthe belief of a loving creator who offers

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redemption and, of course, eternal life.
Evangelism invites individuals toexplore these answers, providing
comfort and assurance in theface of life's uncertainties.
I'm often drawn to the testimonies thatabound of lives transformed through,

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those encountering the message ofJesus Christ, such as people grappling
with addiction or hopelessness or asense of emptiness who, who often find
renewal and purpose through faith.
Evangelism facilitates these personaljourneys, pointing individuals towards

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a path of healing and a path of growth.
So I'm looking forward to, toyou coming alongside me this
year as I talk of dynamic guestsaround the topic of evangelism.
And by sharing the gospel, we participatein spreading a message that has the power

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to transform lives, to heal communities
and to instill hope amidst despair.
In a fragmented world, yearning forconnection and, and meaning evangelism
offers a pathway to discover a love thatsurpasses understanding and a purpose that

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endures beyond temporal circumstances.
It calls individuals to not onlyexperience personal redemption,
but also to contribute positivelyto the world around them.
So I'm looking forward to2025 and the journey ahead.
I hope you are too.

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Let's pray.
Lord, teach us to build andrebuild a culture of evangelism.
As society continues to navigatecomplexities and challenges, the role
of Christian evangelism remains vital.
It's a beacon of light guidinghearts towards truth and
fostering a global communitybound by faith and hope and love.

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So direct us in thisjourney and order our steps.
We so look forward to partnering with you.
We love you and wepraise you in Jesus name.
We pray.
Thank you for joining me for T Time.
I'm Twanna Henderson.
And until the next timebe blessed of the Lord.