Halloween, Fear, and Faith: A Creative Way to Share Jesus

What if Halloween could become one of your church's best opportunities to share the hope of Jesus?

On today's episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve welcomes his son, Tyler Marston, media minister at First Baptist Church in Dexter, Missouri, to share an incredibly creative approach to Halloween outreach.

Instead of simply hosting another Trunk or Treat, Tyler's church is asking one powerful question: "What's your greatest fear?"

That simple question opens the door to meaningful conversations about faith, hope, and the perfect love of Jesus Christ. Tyler explains how his church is using personal conversations, short videos, QR codes, and Scripture to connect with families and share the Gospel in a way that's approachable, practical, and easy for other churches to replicate.

Also on today's show:

Kindness vs. Niceness: What Did Jesus Actually Teach?

Steve examines an article by Frank Powell highlighting Christian values that Jesus never actually taught. Is being nice the same as being kind? Discover why biblical kindness sometimes requires difficult conversations, uncomfortable truths, and the courage to lovingly confront someone.

Christian, Explain Yourself: Why Do Christians Fast?

Fasting can be one of the most misunderstood spiritual disciplines. Is it about convincing God to answer our prayers? Is it a test of spiritual strength? Steve explores what Scripture teaches about fasting, why believers practice it, and how genuine fasting should draw us closer to God rather than become an outward religious performance.

Plus:

• Tyler shares an update on his free YouTube Bible commentary project, 1189, and his upcoming study through the book of Joshua.

• Steve discusses Carl Lentz's comments about potentially returning to pastoral ministry following his public failures.

• A call for a renewed commitment to Christian discipleship.

• A little faith, a little fun, and today's Dad Joke!

• Our Faith Between Our Ears memory verse: Romans 12:12 — "Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer."

Your Next Step:

Think creatively about how you can engage the people around you with the hope of Jesus Christ. Sometimes sharing your faith begins with something as simple as asking a thoughtful question and genuinely listening to the answer.

Connect and Grow:

Visit SteveMarstonShow.com for more episodes, interviews, and your FREE copy of Five Tips for Bible Study.

Find Tyler's free Bible commentary on YouTube by searching Eleven Eighty-Nine.

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