Episode 348 – Buddhism Part 2
How can Christians effectively share Christ with their Buddhist friends and family members? Listen as Pat gives practical ways to effectively communicate the Gospel to our Buddhist friends.
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How can Christians effectively share Christ with their Buddhist friends and family members? Listen as Pat gives practical ways to effectively communicate the Gospel to our Buddhist friends.
Recent Pew Research reveals that Buddhism is the third most practiced religion in America. What accounts for the popularity of Buddhism? What does Buddhism teach? Listen as Pat explains the history and teachings of Buddhism.
James, a 90 year-old Buddhist told his hospice Chaplain Paul that he would never leave Buddhism for Jesus. It seemed an impossible mission but after a few weeks James accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and savior. What caused this miraculous transformation? What can we learn from wonderful encounter? Join Pat and Chaplain Paul who shares his story and presents insights and principles for us to apply when sharing Christ with our family and loved ones. This is a story that will inspire you and teaches all of us never to give up no matter how resistant someone may be to the gospel message.
He said he would never leave Buddhism and become a Christian. That is what James (Fake name), a 90 year old Japanese American told his hospice chaplain, Paul. Paul asked James what are the teachings of Buddhism and what convinced him that it was true? James stated, my family heritage is Buddhist so that is why I am a Buddhist. It was a few weeks later, 90 year old James came to faith in Christ. What happened? How did Chaplain Paul reach this man for Christ? Join Pat and his guest Chaplain Paul who shares the story and explains why we should never give up on our family and friends no matter how old or resistant they are to the Gospel message.
How do we effectively share Christ with our Hindu friends? Many quickly realize we are dealing with a different mindset and worldview. Evangelistic approaches that are used in the West difficult to apply when sharing with Hindus. Join Pat and his guest Rahil Patel, a former Hindu priest as he shares some basic principles and insights that will equip you to share Christ with our Hindu friends.
Trained and educated in some of the finest Hindu schools, Rahil rose to prominence as a leader in one of the most influential Hindu organizations in the world. Many admired him as a model Hindu holy man. How did such a devout Hindu come to faith in Jesus? What were the factors that led him out of Hinduism and to Christ? Join Pat and his guest Rahil Patel as he shares his fascinating journey out of Hinduism to faith in Christ.
Rahil was a Devoted Hindu, an ardent student of the Hindu scriptures, committed to his faith’s rituals and practices and was admired as a model priest. He was a brilliant academic and a captivating speaker for one of the most affluent Hindu organizations in the world. Politicians, industrialists and celebrities were among those who sought his spiritual counsel. How did such a devoted Hindu come to know Jesus? Join Pat and his guest Rahil Patel as he shares his fascinating journey out of Hinduism and to faith in Jesus Christ.