#110 I feel guilty about evangelism
March 24, 2022

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How far should Christians seek to impose their moral beliefs on a secular society? How do I evangelise without being a 'Bible Basher'? I've been made to feel guilty about evangelism - so how do we fulfill the great commission? Tom answers practical questions on outreach and evangelism.
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