Hearts for the Lost The Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde
Hearts for the Lost is an Evangelistic Ministry that is intent on teaching others how to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the world.
In a world of many ways, Jesus stands as the only Way — not out of pride, but out of love. In this episode, Brian and Jimmy unpack what it means to say ‘Christ alone,’ and why this truth should ignite both our confidence and our compassion.
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Join Brian and Jimmy as they look back on the lives of three men who were oh so bold for the gospel. Though they’ve gone home to be with the Lord, their voices still challenge us to stand firm, speak truth, and take the good news of Jesus Christ to a lost world without fear or compromise. Let their boldness inspire you to open your mouth and proclaim the hope that saves.
Join Brian and Jimmy for a powerful conversation on evangelism with special guest Darrell Harrison from the Just Thinking Podcast.
Darrell shares how God has gifted him with words, recounting the story behind the launch of the groundbreaking Just Thinking podcast with co-host Virgil Walker. From there, the discussion turns to the vital role of words in proclaiming the gospel—challenging the popular but misleading adage, “Preach the gospel, and if necessary, use words.”
Brian and Jimmy have a conversation about different things and share some recent experiences in evangelizing.
For the would be evangelist, you can sharpen your skills by sidling up to an evangelist and having conversations with him.
Join Brian and Jimmy as they discuss the opportunities we have to share the gospel with those who profess belief in Christ, yet don't bear the marks of a true Christian. Helpful Questions below.
QUESTIONS FOR GOSPEL CONVERSATIONS WITH PROFESSING BELIEVERS
Questions About Salvation/Testimony
- “When did you come to know the Lord personally?”
- “Can you tell me what changed in your life after you got saved?”
- “What do you mean when you say you're a Christian?”
- “If someone asked you how to become a Christian, what would you say?”
- “How do you know your sins are forgiven?”
Questions About the Gospel Itself
- “What is the gospel, in your own words?”
- “Why did Jesus have to die?”
- “Do you believe someone can be saved without repentance?”
- “How would you explain grace to someone who’s never been to church?”
- “Is Christianity more about what we do, or what Christ has done?”
Questions for Self-Examination (2 Cor. 13:5)
- “Do you see the fruit of the Spirit growing in your life?”
- “When you sin, how do you respond?”
- “Is your relationship with Jesus personal or more of a tradition?”
- “What’s your greatest hope when you stand before God one day?”
Questions That Expose False Assurance
- “If you died tonight and stood before God, and He asked, ‘Why should I let you into heaven?’—what would you say?”
- “Has your view of sin changed since becoming a Christian?”
- “Is there anything in your life that you’re holding onto more tightly than Christ?”
- “What does it mean to be born again?”
Questions About Worship & Discipleship
- “Do you enjoy reading God’s Word? Why or why not?”
- “How do you pursue spiritual growth?”
- “Do you love God’s people and desire to be part of a local church?”
- “Are there areas where God has been convicting you lately?”
For Relational and Casual Conversations
- “Do you ever doubt your salvation? What do you do when that happens?”
- “What does prayer look like in your life?”
- “How do you respond when someone challenges your faith?”
- “How would your closest friends describe your walk with Christ?”
"In this episode, Brian and Jimmy sit down for an unscripted, off-the-cuff conversation, sharing their thoughts on whatever's on their minds. From lighthearted banter to meaningful reflections, it's a spontaneous and unfiltered look into the kind of discussions that happen when the mics are on but the script is off. Pull up a chair and join the conversation!"
Brian and Jimmy are joined by special guest Corey Mainit to hear his powerful testimony of coming to faith in Christ. Corey also shares practical wisdom and firsthand insight on how to engage Jehovah’s Witnesses with truth and grace.
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In honor of April Fool’s Day, Brian and Jimmy explore the biblical definition of a fool and discuss practical ways to evangelize them with wisdom and grace. Tune in as they unpack Scripture’s insights on folly and share strategies for engaging the lost with the truth of the gospel.
Fresh from ShepCon, Brian and Jimmy sit down to unpack their favorite moments from this incredible conference. From powerful sermons to insightful sessions and unforgettable fellowship, they break down the highlights and reflect on the impact of the event. Whether you attended or missed out, this episode gives you a front-row seat to all that went on at ShepCon!
In this episode, Brian and Jimmy welcome Pastor Matthew Everhard for a conversation on evangelism in and through the local church. They discuss the role of evangelism in seminary education, practical ways to equip believers, and some of the books he has authored—along with much more. Don’t miss this insightful discussion!
https://www.youtube.com/@MatthewEverhard
In this episode Brian and Jimmy explore a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of salvation—what we are saved to, not just what we are saved from. Diving into Chapter 12 of the London Baptist Confession of Faith, they discuss the incredible reality of our adoption into the Kingdom of God. While many focus on God’s way of rescuing sinners from hell, this conversation highlights the glorious gain of Christ, the promises of Heaven, and why believers should proclaim both aspects of the gospel.
https://youtu.be/jI6q64mdpP0?si=JscaUWeVAB6tXzvZ
Join Brian and Jimmy as they delve deeper into Matt Slick's compelling CARM article on "The Importance of Prayer in Evangelism." In this episode, they explore the challenges and hindrances to effective prayer. Tune in to gain insights on enhancing your prayer life to strengthen your evangelistic efforts.
Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend who might need this encouragement in their spiritual journey!
Join Brian and Jimmy as they discuss the topic of Prayer in Evangelism using the article titled "The Importance of Prayer in Evangelism" found at CARM.org.
https://carm.org/about-evangelism/the-importance-of-prayer-in-evangelism/
Join Brian and Jimmy as they dive deep into Living Waters' provocative article, 'Top 10 Things Guilty Sinners Say to Justify Themselves.' In this episode, they dissect each justification, offering their own sharp, insightful rebuttals.
Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that challenges common defenses and explores the complexities of morality and accountability.
https://livingwaters.com/the-top-ten-things-guilty-sinners-say-to-try-to-justify-themselves/
Brian and Jimmy share valuable insights on transitioning from discussions about current news and cultural events to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Learn practical ways to connect everyday conversations with the transformative message of hope and salvation.
Join Brian and Jimmy as they tackle the challenging topic of abortion, exploring it through the lens of the SLED argument. They discuss how to thoughtfully engage with this sensitive issue and guide the conversation toward the hope and forgiveness found in Jesus Christ. This episode offers practical insights on navigating tough discussions with grace and truth.
Brian and Jimmy are back at it together again. This time we discuss how our views on politics are informed by the authority of scripture and how that is tied to evangelism.
In this episode, Jimmy does a small exposition of one of his favorite Psalms, Psalm 51 as a model for the Better Sinner's Prayer.
Have a heart and go share your faith.
Jimmy is solo again. This time the topic is Contrition. We look at the definition and what it really means to be contrite of heart as part of our repentance toward God.
Jimmy, in a solo mission, takes a close look at Psalm 32 and focuses in on Confession and how important it is in our Repentance.
While Brian enjoys a well-deserved sabbatical, Jimmy will lead a series on the Penitent Psalms, exploring how these powerful prayers offer a deeper, more authentic example of what a 'sinner's prayer' can be.
Brian is joined by Special Guest Doug Inman.
Tune in as we delve into the rich theological concept of the Trinity and uncover its deep significance for evangelism. In this episode, we explore the unique relationship between the three distinct persons of God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and how their unified essence shapes our approach to sharing the Gospel. You'll gain valuable insights and practical strategies for effectively communicating the Trinity in your evangelistic efforts.
Join Brian and Special Guest Pastor Kirk Welch of Cornerstone Bible Church as they equip and educate you on the topic, "The Reliability of the Bible."
This session delves into understanding the Bible by exploring the internal consistency of its messages. Together, we will uncover how the coherence of the Bible's teachings enhances its reliability, especially when sharing our faith.
Brian, along with special guest Ben Keen, addresses the question, "Did Jesus Claim to be God?" They focus on the direct statements made by Jesus regarding his divinity. By analyzing the Gospel accounts, they aim to provide a deeper understanding of whether Jesus truly claimed to be God.
Brian unpacks the "Character Qualities of a Godly Leader" that he recently learned from his Seminary Class by Dr. Lofquist at STS. As an evangelist, being a godly leader is about embodying character qualities that reflect one's faith and values, inspiring others to grow, and positively impacting the lives of those they lead and proclaim the Gospel to.
Brian and Jimmy discuss the need for evangelism to be taught in our local churches and the impact that it has for the local church to have a culture of evangelism.
Lead me to it and I'll do it.
Open a door and I'll walk through it.
Give me someone today, dear Lord, that I might share my faith with.
Brian and Jimmy continue their discussion on J. Mack Stiles 10 things he longs to see in a Culture of Evangelism.
https://9marks.myshopify.com/products/evangelism-by-j-mack-stiles?_pos=2&_sid=b1f1328ca&_ss=r
Brian and Jimmy discuss 10 yearnings that J. Mack Stiles writes about in his book "Evangelism" on the Culture of Evangelism we all would like to see.
https://9marks.myshopify.com/collections/9marks-publications/products/evangelism-by-j-mack-stiles
Brian and Jimmy discuss what it looks like to disciple someone in the work of Evangelism.
Brian and Jimmy have a discussion over how or even if our testimony should be a part of our evangelism efforts.
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Brian and Jimmy go through the Federal Holiday Calendar and spring to the gospel from those Holidays.
Brian and Jimmy are joined by Pastor Blake Gillen to have an open dialogue about how Evangelism should be done in and through the local church.
Brian and Jimmy are joined by Jeffery Rice and Haps Addison from Open Air Theology. We discuss the nuance of being outspoken Christian Evangelists and Apologists in a small town among a few other subjects.
Check out the Open Air Theology YouTube channel at the link below.
https://youtube.com/@openairtheology3783?si=jsQnr4M9Z4Okm_F2
Check out the Bible Rebinding Ministry of Jeffery Rice at the link below.
https://ptlbiblerebinding.com/
Brian and Jimmy examine the He Gets Us Super Bowl ad and break down the organizations "About Us" page. We discuss the difference between this and true evangelism.
Brian and Jimmy discuss evangelism from without to within in the Prison system and how to get involved in sharing the gospel to the incarcerated.
https://www.prisonfellowship.org/
Brian and Jimmy discuss the last 3 Evangelistic styles or personality types that are outlined in the article Six Effective Evangelistic Styles.
Brian and Jimmy have and engaging discussion on the various "Personality" types on both sides of the evangelism conversation.
Brian and Jimmy discuss the incarnation and it's use in evangelism using an article from Desiring God, linked below:
https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/five-truths-about-the-incarnation
Sponsor websites:
https://newhearttreasures.com/
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Brian and Jimmy spend some time discussing 5 Myths of Hell.
We use an article from Crossway: https://www.crossway.org/articles/5-myths-about-hell/
Brian and Jimmy discuss what heaven will really be like as many people we encounter on the street have misconceptions of what it will be like.
We discuss the 8 myths from this article: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/let-go-of-lies-about-heaven
With the Holidays coming up Brian and Jimmy decide to tackle what not to do around these opportunities and also a little of what to do to bring up the good news of Jesus Christ.
https://youtu.be/XOQ6PihGZcc?si=aOmLLzrVUfCbOVkp
Brian and Jimmy have some fun throwing out random objections to Christianity and then answering those objections.
Brian and Jimmy are joined by Cornerstone Bible Church's Women's Ministry Director Sarah Cox for a good conversation about "Making Tiny Disciples."
Give this conversation a listen, like and share. It is great information for evangelizing the ones who are in your home.
https://michellelesley.com/
https://newhearttreasures.com/
Brian interviews several attendees of the G3 conference to find out if street preaching is effective.
https://youtu.be/3pr6KIp9coU?si=_ZTIVc-nQyuHXeNE
Brian and Jimmy get the opportunity to discuss the topic of Mormonism with two former Mormons who now serve the Lord in true ministry. We discuss their new book, "Responding to the Mormon Missionary Message."
Check out these other links that Ross and Corey are involved in.
www.mormonmissionarymessage.com
alpinechurch.org
utahadvanceministries.com
ratiochristi.org
https://www.youtube.com/@FaithAfterMormonism
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Brian and Jimmy discuss fear in Evangelism. What stops us in our tracks and what can we do about it? Fear is probably the number one reason most don't share their faith with others. It is the one thing that God has addressed repeatedly in His Word. Be of good courage, for I AM with you.
Brian and Jimmy discuss another reason people choose not to evangelize.
The old adage "If you just let your light shine, people will want to know why you're different" is something many people look to as a means of evangelizing.
Listen into the conversation and let us know what you think.
Brian and Jimmy sit down with Mark Spence, Senior Vice President of Living Waters Ministries. Mark shares his journey to faith and his love of evangelism and apologetics.
Brian and Jimmy discuss the excuse many have in not sharing their faith. Where do I begin the conversation or how do I swing the conversation in that direction? We hope to help others overcome the hurdle of not knowing where and how to walk through the door that God opens when it comes to our Evangelism.
Lead me to it and I'll do it
Open a door and I'll walk through it
Give me someone today to talk to about You my Lord.
Brian and Jimmy discuss how much is actually needed to take that step to evangelize and what reasons not to evangelize really are, excuses not to evangelize.
Brian and Jimmy discuss the excuse many use to not evangelize, the fact that God loves everyone.
Brian and Jimmy discuss what many in evangelical circles would deem sinful. You should not evangelize because you are judging people. We discuss how this is incorrect and how some in evangelical circles will hide behind the command to not judge others as a means to protect themselves from the judgment of others. God bless.
After the last 2 episodes, having gone through the book 10 Modern Evangelism Myths, Brian and Jimmy host the author himself Ryan Denton. Listen in as we discuss evangelism with a true brother that has a zeal for the lost to come to know Christ.
Some of the resources discussed:
The Duty of Evangelism - Founders Ministries
Amazon.com: Ten Modern Evangelism Myths: A Biblical Corrective (Audible Audio Edition): Ryan Denton, Kyle Tait, One Audiobooks: Audible Books & Originals
A Certain Sound: A Primer on Open Air Preaching: Ryan Denton, Scott Smith: 9781601786852: Amazon.com: Books
Even If None: Reclaiming Biblical Evangelism - Kindle edition by Denton, Ryan, Mbewe, Conrad. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
Augustine the Evangelist: The Zeal, Hope and Methodology of the Bishop of Hippo: Denton, Ryan, Nettles, Thomas: 9781953855602: Amazon.com: Books
The Reformed Evangelist (5solaspress.com)
Evangelism in the Early Church: Green, Michael: 9780802827685: Amazon.com: Books
https://www.youtube.com/@TexasPreacher
Brian and Jimmy continue with the final 5 chapters/myths of Ryan Denton's book "Ten Modern Evangelism Myths."
Brian and Jimmy discuss the first 5 chapters of the book, "Ten Modern Evangelism Myths" by Ryan Denton.
https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/ten-modern-evangelism-myths-a-biblical-corrective-denton.html
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Brian and Jimmy spend some time discussing the doctrine of Grace Alone and tie it to our Evangelistic endeavors.
Brian and Jimmy discuss ShepCon and some of the sermons we took in while we were there. One in particular that we zeroed in on was James Coates sermon on Persecution of the Remnant. We know how this pertains to the evangelist.
Brian and Jimmy take a quick break from the Solas and tackle the subject of Resistance to Evangelism from within our own evangelical circles. This is a good one folks, soapbox stands and definitive diatribes. It's worth a listen and a share.
Brian and Jimmy continue their discussion on Sola Scriptura. This time centering the conversation on what the doctrine is and why it is important in evangelism.
Fresh off the heels of the previous episode on Roman Catholicism, Brian and Jimmy tackle Sola Scriptura.
In this episode they discuss what this doctrine is not. Using Dr. James White's "Roman Catholic Controversy" and the chapter on Sola Scriptura to guide the conversation.
Brian and Jimmy are joined by Pastor Ryan Swedberg of Cornerstone Bible Church to discuss a few theological differences we have with the Roman Catholic Church.
https://www.amazon.com/Roman-Catholic-Controversy-James-White/dp/1556618190/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ELZL6N43J3X1&keywords=james+white+roman+catholic&qid=1673807391&sprefix=james+white+r%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1
https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-According-Rome-Comparing-Tradition/dp/1565071077/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37SXSYLE0FASF&keywords=the+gospel+according+to+rome+by+james+g.+mccarthy&qid=1673807426&sprefix=the+gospel+according+to+R
Brian and Jimmy start the conversation about how to witness to Roman Catholics.
We tried to cover the how in this episode saving the specific doctrinal conversation for mid month.
Brian and Jimmy are taking a break on the mid-month episode.
Thank you all for the great year we have had. Big thanks to our audience of listeners.
Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Take some time and share the good news of Jesus Christ with someone over the holidays.
You will hear from us at the beginning of the New Year. Enjoy the replay.
Brian and Jimmy discuss the tenets of Islam and how to witness to Muslims.
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Check out this promotional video: https://youtu.be/j8TOEEJLBJUThink about signing up for next year's Ambassador's Academy.
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Reach out to Brian for Compelled Conference information at https://heartsforthelost.com/schedule-evangelism-training/
With Thanksgiving a week away, Brian and Jimmy decided to discuss how to best approach the holidays we will be spending with Friends and Family in an effort to present the saving work of Jesus Christ to those we love and care for the most.
Brian and Jimmy discuss the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints or LDS for short, or Mormonism if you will. How do you reach a Mormon and share the good news of the True Jesus Christ.
https://youtu.be/IQNObk2qAwo
Brian and Jimmy are joined by Pastor Josh Williamson all the way from Cornwall in the UK. Pastor Josh shares his testimony and discusses Evangelism with us. He also gives some great tips on how to share the faith with Jehovah's Witnesses. In the link you'll find a sermon dealing with the basics of Jehovah's Witnesses.
https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/joshwilliamson/sermons/931912539672/
Brian and Jimmy give tips on how to share Jesus, (the True Jesus), with Jehovah's Witnesses.
https://wit.irr.org/what-jehovahs-witnesses-believe
Brian and Jimmy interview guest Bill Adams with Sports Fan Outreach and discuss what it means to be an Open Air Preacher.
https://sfoi.org/
Brian and Jimmy discuss what we actually do when we hit the streets and touch on conversations plus a little on open air preaching.
Brian and Jimmy have Special Guest Andy Lawniczak from Gospel Tract Planet to discuss the use of tracts.
https://www.tractplanet.com/
https://youtu.be/8CQ9amtIOTY
Brian and Jimmy discuss the Person of the Holy Spirit. Our "Questioning" series seemed a bit incomplete and even though we agree that we don't get a lot of skeptical questions about the Holy Spirit, it didn't seem right to not discuss the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit.
Brian and Jimmy are joined by Andrew Rappaport to discuss the questions surrounding the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and why it is foundational to the Christian faith.
Brian and Jimmy get hyped up about the person of Jesus Christ. We want to answer questions skeptics might have about who Jesus claimed to be and if He is the only way of salvation.
Brian is joined by special guest Blair Radney while Jimmy needed to take some time for family matters.
God bless and enjoy the episode
Brian and Jimmy discuss Bible questions/objections skeptics may have. They break down doubting, twisting and adding to/taking from God's word that is so prevalent in evangelicalism and the culture in general today.
YouTube link to Voddie Baucham's message: Why I believe the Bible.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbkqLKqTEp8
Brian and Jimmy are joined by Dr. Anthony Sylvestro to discuss questions about the character of God.
Follow the link to purchase his book titled "On the Origin of Kinds"
https://strivingforeternity.org/store/books/on-the-origin-of-kinds/
Brian and Jimmy tackle the different types of skeptics that might be encountered when sharing the gospel. We talk Atheists, Agnostics and Deists. Give us a listen on how to handle the different objections they might have.
Brian and Jimmy discuss the nature of True and False Conversion, how to discern the true vs the false convert and how to present the gospel to someone who may profess on that day, "Lord, Lord, didn't I do what was necessary?"
Brian and Jimmy discuss how to start the conversation. Sometimes it can be difficult to swing our conversations over to a spiritual conversation about things eternal. We try to bring some insight on some of the things we have learned over the years on how to move the conversation over to the most important conversation you can possibly have.
Brian and Jimmy discuss how to present the ideas of repentance and belief when sharing your faith with others.
In this episode Brian and Jimmy discuss the what, why and how of presenting the Gospel.
The introductory episode of Hearts for the Lost, the podcast. We discuss why is it necessary to teach Evangelism.