Youtube Video MP3 Podcast Summary In this conversation, Paul Mays shares his journey of evangelism through social media, particularly TikTok, while dealing with the challenges of Lyme disease. He emphasizes the effectiveness of TikTok as a tool for reaching a wider audience and converting individuals to Christianity. Mays discusses the importance of engaging with the audience, handling objections, and building a supportive community. He also provides practical tips for effective communication and the role of moderators in maintaining a positive environment during live sessions. Throughout the conversation, Mays highlights the significance of persistence and creativity in evangelism. Chapters 00:00 The Struggles of Lyme Disease and Social Media Evangelism02:48 Harnessing TikTok for Effective Evangelism06:07 Engaging with the Audience: Strategies and Techniques08:56 Building a Supportive Community on Social Media12:06 Navigating Challenges and Objections in Evangelism14:57 The Power of Personal Connection and Real-Time Engagement18:06 The Role of Moderators and Community Support21:03 The Future of Evangelism in the Digital Age Transcript *This transcript was automatically generated and may contain errors.* Paul Mays (00:01)Yeah, okay, I got your attention. That’s what it’s like now. That’s what it’s like for me since I’ve been working social media. I haven’t spoken in like two years because I have Lyme disease. I’m currently, I feel like I’m being electrocuted right now. My head’s in a vice and it’s two years of intense torture and it’s, I mean I’m traumatized. I was forced. to get online because I couldn’t meet my dates. I couldn’t commit because I never know

Youtube Video MP3 Podcast Summary The conversation explores the intersection of evangelism and technology, focusing on how social media platforms like TikTok can be utilized for outreach, particularly to those struggling with addiction and homelessness. It delves into biblical teachings, specifically the parable of the Prodigal Son, to illustrate the importance of grace and understanding in evangelism. The panel discusses practical strategies for churches to engage with their communities and the evolving landscape of social media in spreading the gospel. Chapters 00:00 Discussion on Evangelism and Social Media09:36 Addressing Addiction and Homelessness19:34 Utilizing Social Media for Outreach24:57 Convincing Others for Baptism27:46 Unique Baptism Stories30:39 Engaging with the Audience36:34 The Power of One-on-One Conversations40:50 The Evolution of Social Media and Evangelism47:52 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions Transcript *This transcript was automatically generated and may contain errors.* Forum Panel (00:00)As we have been discussing all week as we introduce this session, we’re here like a Bible study. This is not a session to, you know, set brotherhood precedent or anything like that. But we are here to talk about the lessons that we just had, and we just had one on evangelizing people with addictions, meeting people where they are, and using social media for evangelism. And if you heard the lesson, he said tick… or, TikTok is the best and forget the rest, or something like that, okay? But anyway, that’s…but he’ll take questions on other social medias as well as some of these others. And so what we’re doing is,