Truth in Love // S10E03

We are called to and long to share the truth, the gospel of Jesus Christ with others. Yet, sometimes it is a struggle not to compromise our message for the sake of others opinions or friendships. But this doesn’t have to be the case! Today, James Rayment joins us to dissect this idea from his experience working in Christian ministry with Muslim men and woman. The reality is that by God’s power we can communicate His message in love without compromise!

Guest Info:

James Rayment was born in England, but has lived in Seattle for 10 years with his wife and 5 kids. Since 2012, James has been building relationships with Muslims in Seattle and around the world. Because of this ministry he founded The Al-Ma’idah Initiative, a Christian nonprofit that equips the church to understand and communicate better with Muslims on a range of religious, political and worldview issues. His goal is to create genuine friendships without shying away from the exclusivity of Jesus’ message.

Verses from Conversations Without Compromise:

Matthew 28:19, 1 Peter 3:15, Proverbs 15:1

Quotes from todays episode:

“As Christians, are lives are to be marked by joy, and we should have a joyful confidence and unashamedness about what we believe, and always be prepared to answer questions in that way” 

James Rayment, The Pantry Podcast, Conversations Without Compromise

“In the past year we have been through so many doors, and you’re always think “oh this is the direction,” and then it closes, but you get redirected and it’s into something beautiful.” 

Shea Watson, The Pantry Podcast, Conversations Without Compromise

“You don’t need a voice from Heaven telling you to go and do this, because you already have that: Jesus said “go into all the world and make disciples of every nation,” right? So we already have that. … If you start taking some risks and start stepping out in faith, you have no idea that amazing ways God can show up as you do that.”

James Rayment, The Pantry Podcast, Conversations Without Compromise

Topical Transcript:

00:16 – Intro

02:11 – Guest Intro: James Rayment

03:17 – Background 

08:05 – Defending your faith

11:44 – Warnings

14:03 – Starting ministry

16:33 – Understanding worldviews

18:24 – Learning about Islam

25:18 – Wins

30:03 – No Compromise with Love

32:34 – Day-to-Day

36:35 – Open Doors

37:16 – The Mission

38:24 – Al-Ma’idah

42:30 – Closing thoughts 

44:25 – Outro