About this episode
The episode discusses how to effectively reach people facing difficult life circumstances through personal stories and shared experiences.
What if the people you’re called to reach aren’t walking through your doors, but walking through some of the hardest seasons of their lives? Jonathan and Kelley Bergsma sit down with Pastor Jarod Smith for a conversation that gets right to the tension many leaders feel: How do we truly reach people navigating financial strain, addiction, and overwhelming life circumstances? They don’t just talk strategy, they share their story. The moments that shaped their calling. The experiences that pul...
People in this episode
Guests: Jonathan Bergsma, Kelley Bergsma, Pastor Jarod Smith
Topics covered
- community outreach
- leadership
- personal stories
- financial strain
- addiction
- life challenges
Keywords
- community
- impact
- leadership
- financial strain
- addiction
- life circumstances
- outreach
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