Episodes

  • E7: Conditions for Success in Soulwinning | Part 1
    Jun 8 2021

    Join Zach and Amber on episode 7 of "Preach to Reach" as they read through a sermon transcript by B.H. Carroll called "Conditions for Success in Soulwinning"(1895).

    You can read the transcript of this sermon here:
    https://www.preaching.com/sermons/conditions-of-success-in-soul-winning/

    Preach to Reach is a ministry of Haven Baptist Church of Santa Clarita, California.  For more info about Haven Baptist Church, please visit havenSC.church. The song “We Are” is by The Asking—find more of their music on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you stream your music.  We invite you to join us again in two weeks as we are equipped for effective outreach.

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    36 mins
  • E6: Interview w/ Missionary Justin Bushey
    Apr 30 2021

    In Episode 6 of Preach to Reach, Zach is joined by a very special guest—Missionary Justin Bushey.  Justin, his wife Kristen, and their family have dedicated their lives to sharing the gospel with the incarcerated in North and South Carolina.  In this episode, Justin shares the powerful story about his testimony of salvation and how God has both transformed his life and called him into the ministry.

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    1 hr
  • E5: Evangelism as Exiles | Book Review
    Apr 16 2021

    Join Zach and Amber on episode 5 of "Preach to Reach" as they review a unique and powerful book written by Elliot Clark called "Evangelism as Exiles"(The Gospel Coalition).

    You can purchase "Evangelism as Exiles" here:
    https://store.thegospelcoalition.org/tgc/products/4527/evangelism-as-exiles#summary

    Preach to Reach is a ministry of Haven Baptist Church of Santa Clarita, California.  For more info about Haven Baptist Church, please visit havenSC.church. The song “We Are” is by The Asking—find more of their music on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you stream your music.  We invite you to join us again in two weeks as we are equipped for effective outreach.

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    48 mins
  • E4: 30 Essentials for Effective Evangelism
    Apr 2 2021

    On episode 4, Zach and Amber discuss 30 simple but important principles that are essential characteristics of an effective evangelist. 

    30 Essentials for Effective Evangelism

    1. Plug in to a loving church.

    2. Have a respectful manner. 

    3. Be Culturally Flexible. 

    4. Be Honest and Sincere.

    5. Expect blindness.

    6. Proclaim Christ.

    7. He wept.

    8. He knew every house.

    9. He was joyful.

    10. He found a way to connect to the person to whom he was speaking.

    11. He avoided church and went straight to Christ.

    12. He used a great deal of Scripture.

    13. He took his time.

    14. He gave his testimony.

    15. He used their name.

    16. He believed in the power of prayer.

    17. He gave God all of the glory.

    18. He prayed for the person before the visit was concluded.

    19. He led the new believer to assurance using Scripture and he had a New Testament ready to give to a new believer.

    20. He trained others.

    21. SET GOALS

    22. LOOK EVERYWHERE FOR PROSPECTS

    23. GO INTO THE COMMUNITY

    24. KEEP A SPIRIT OF FAITH

    25. FOLLOW UP WITH EVERY PROSPECT

    26. GET A BURDEN

    27. CHECK YOUR VISION

    28. ESTABLISH A TIME

    29. RECRUIT A PARTNER

    30. COMMIT TO A PROCESS

    The four articles that we used in this podcast are:
    BIBLICAL EVANGELISM (by Richard Coekin)
    WHAT I OBSERVED FROM A SEASONED SOULWINNER (by Scott Pauley)
    5 WAYS TO HAVE A PERSONAL HARVEST OF SOULS (by Paul Chappell)
    5 BUILDING SUPPLIES FOR A SOULWINNING CHURCH (by Paul Chappell)

    Preach to Reach is a ministry of Haven Baptist Church of Santa Clarita, California.  For more info about Haven Baptist Church, please visit havenSC.church. The song “We Are” is by The Asking—find more of their music on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you stream your music.  We invite you to join us again in two weeks as we are equipped for effective outreach.

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    42 mins
  • E3: Interview w/ Pastor Stephen Pope
    Mar 18 2021
    In Episode 3 of Preach to Reach, Zach is joined in studio by a very special guest—his dad, Pastor Stephen Pope of Calvary Baptist Church(Union Grove).  Pastor Pope has been married to his wife(Tammy) for 34 years, pastored the same church for 30 years, and is the author of 8 books(links below). 

    In this interview, Pastor Pope answers the following questions:
    Q1: What is your testimony of salvation?
    Q2: Do you remember the first time you shared the gospel with someone?
    Q3: What, in your mind, is the key to effective evangelism?
    Q4: What are some hindrances to effective evangelism?
    Q5: Do you have any practical advice for how to share Christ with our community, especially considering current circumstances?

    Countdown to Courage Livestream (Tuesday—Friday @ 12:00pst/3:00est)
    Countdown to Courage Podcast

    You can purchase Pastor Pope's books here:
    Examination of the Revelation—Part 1
    Examination of the Revelation—Part 2
    Examination of the Revelation—Part 3
    Relationship Renovation
    Rekindle the Romance
    Can You Hear Me Now?
    Are You Ready for Sunday?
    Knowing About Growing

    Preach to Reach is a ministry of Haven Baptist Church of Santa Clarita, California.  For more info about Haven Baptist Church, please visit havenSC.church. The song “We Are” is by The Asking—find more of their music on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you stream your music.  We invite you to join us again in two weeks as we are equipped for effective outreach.

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    37 mins
  • E2: The Secret of Soulwinning | Book Review
    Mar 6 2021

    Join Zach and Amber on episode 2 of "Preach to Reach" as they review a practical, yet powerful book written by Stephen Olford called "The Secret of Soulwinning"(Moody Publishers-1963).  In this podcast, Zach and Amber read and discuss helpful topics such as: 
    +The importance of the Soulwinner's Biblical training
    +Various approaches of evangelism
    +Temptations to avoid while engaging in outreach, and
    +The trials of watching over your converts after they have made the decision to follow Christ.

    You can purchase "The Secret of Soulwinning" here:
    https://www.abebooks.com/9780802476852/Secret-Soul-Winning-Olford-Stephen-0802476856/plp

    Preach to Reach is a ministry of Haven Baptist Church of Santa Clarita, California.  For more info about Haven Baptist Church, please visit havenSC.church. The song “We Are” is by The Asking—find more of their music on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you stream your music.  We invite you to join us again in two weeks as we are equipped for effective outreach.

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    40 mins
  • E1: The Power of a Gospel Tract
    Feb 18 2021

    In this episode of Preach to Reach, Zach and Amber talk about the power of a simple evangelistic tool—The gospel tract—"a piece of paper that presents a message of the gospel".  In this podcast, we discuss the History of the gospel tract, How tracts work, and why they are an important and useful tool as we preach Christ in our community.

    Special Guests: Brandon and Mandy Bridges

    We used 4 articles in this podcast:

    Gospel Tracts: History, How They Work, and Why We Need Them

    https://store.memorycross.com/blogs/news/gospel-tracts-history-how-they-work-and-why-we-need-them

    The Surprising History of Christian Tracts

    https://www.prochurch.com/the-surprising-history-of-christian-tracts

    When to use Gospel Tracts in Evangelism

    https://web.archive.org/web/20140708171332/http://carm.org/when-to-use-gospel-tracts-in-evangelism

    What Are Gospel Tracts and Why should I Use them? (Moments with the Book)

    https://mwtb.org/pages/what-are-gospel-tracts-and-why-should-i-use-them

    Preach to Reach is a ministry of Haven Baptist Church of Santa Clarita, California.  For more info about Haven Baptist Church, please visit havenSC.church. The song “We Are” is by The Asking—find more of their music on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you stream your music.  We invite you to join us again in two weeks as we are equipped for effective outreach.

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    47 mins