Purple Fish: Crucial Conversations on Evangelism
Mark O. Wilson and his guests will offer fresh, new approaches for sharing Christ with others, especially for those who feel inadequate and intimidated by witnessing. Purple Fish shows how it can be a delightful adventure of faith, filling your own soul in the process.
Episodes
19 episodes
How to Get Things Done
In this episode, Mark Wilson discusses seven ways to move from ideas and intentions to actually getting something accomplished.
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8:38
Navigating Transition: Time to Go or Time to Grow?
In this episode, Mark Wilson explores the tensions associated with ministry transition and provides some questions to ask yourself if you are pondering whether or not it is time for you to leave.
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17:12
Preaching for Congregational Vitality, Part 5 (Jalapenos, Honey, and Invitational Benedictions)
This episode concludes the "Preach to Reach" series in the Purple Fish Podcast by examining the tone of sermons in thriving churches. Do pastors in thriving churches water down their sermons to tickle itching ears or do they take another approa...
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11:51
Preach to Reach: Preaching for Congregational Vitality, Part 4 (Enter the Text and Bring Passionate Proclamation)
In this brief episode of the Purple Fish Podcast, Mark Wilson continues unpacking his homiletic research by discussing how preachers in thriving congregations engage with the text and proclaim biblical Truth.
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Preach to Reach: Preaching for Congregational Vitality), Part 3, Name The Pain & Define the Problem
In this episode of the Purple Fish Podcast, Mark Wilson continues to unpack his research into the preaching practices of thriving congregations by investigating how preachers can connect and draw meaning from the pain/struggle of their listener...
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9:21
Preach to Reach: Preaching for Congregational Vitality, Part 2 (Homiletic Authority)
In this episode, Mark Wilson shares insights gained from his research into preaching practices of thriving churches regarding the preacher's believability and authority.
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9:39
Preach to Reach: Preaching for Congregational Vitality
In this episode, Mark Wilson summarizes his research into the preaching practices of thriving congregations and lists seven common factors he discovered.
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11:27
People Are Not Projects!
In this episode, Mark Wilson reminds us that conversion usually happens through a process and provides helpful insight for guiding seekers towards faith in their spiritual journey.
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11:46
Holiness and Evangelism: An Interview with Bill Ury
This episode is a profound conversation between our host Mark Wilson, and Dr. Bill Ury, who serves as the Salvation Army's Ambassador for Holiness regarding the rich relationship between holiness and evangelism.
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Preaching for Outreach: An Interview with Lenny Luchetti
In this episode, Mark Wilson and Lenny Luchetti, Lead Pastor of Woodland Church, a thriving congregation in Battle Creek, MI, discuss how pastors can stoke the fire of evangelism in their own hearts, in their people, and in their preaching....
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13:56
Vital Signs
Mark Wilson reviews a few commonly overlooked rations church leaders should consider when assessing the big picture of their congregation's health such as:Baptism to AttendanceSeating & Parking CapacityVo...
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18:51
Mending for Sending: An Effective Discipleship Strategy
Too often, a church's discipleship process is about "fill in the blank" lessons and behavior modification. In this episode, Mark Wilson describes a missional approach to discipleship that authentically meets people where they are, helps them fi...
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11:13
How to Make a Better First Impression with Church Guests: An Interview with Greg Atkinson
In this episode, Mark Wilson interviews Greg Atkinson, Founder and Director of First Impressions, a ministry which helps churches improve their guest services. They discuss the importance of first impressions and simple things churches can do t...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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Gospel Witness Through the Ages: An Interview with Dr. David Gustafson
Description: In this episode, Mark Wilson interviews Dr. David Gustafson, Chair of Mission and Evangelism at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School regarding his book,
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15:35
The DNA of a Thriving Church: Five Essential Characteristics of Churches that Grow
In this episode, Mark Wilson discusses five important factors that must be considered by church leaders who desire to see their congregations grow: Invite, Connect, Deepen, Send, and Worship. He provides some practical suggestions for add...
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12:55
Lost Treasures, Not Lost Causes
In this edition, Mark describes the meaning behind Purple Fish. He suggests that we should view lost people as lost treasures rather than lost causes and provides a few helpful tips for these Gospel conversations.
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10:01
Revival Reactions: Avoiding Revival Ditches and Embracing the Joy
In this episode, Mark Wilson addresses the ditches of self-condemnation and judgmentalism in our reactions to revival, differentiates between expectations and expectancy, and provides insights on cultivating the joy of Jesus.
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