I believe that the Church needs to awaken to the potential of this next generation.

Youth today are looking for a king and a cause, and many are finding it everywhere but in Christ and in His mission to seek and save the lost. When we unleash the power of the Gospel and the potential of teenagers, amazing things happen.

The responsibility of raising up the next generation is not just for youth pastors, it’s up to all of us to join in.

Episode focus: “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18

Listen for a Radical Like Jesus challenge in each episode. Take the challenge then share your stories at podcast@gregstier.org or using #radicallikejesus

Resources related to this episode:

• For more youth ministry and evangelism resources here
• Read Greg Stier’s memoir, Unlikely Fighter
• Read Greg Stier’s new book Radical Like Jesus
• More information on the ministry Greg founded, Dare 2 Share Ministries

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I’ve been a believer in Jesus for 51 years. From early on, I developed the habit of spending daily time in God’s Word and prayer. It’s a rhythm I rarely miss—not because I’m hyper-disciplined or especially godly, but because I feel a deep, daily need to reset my mind and heart toward Heaven.

A soul-shaping routine

My quiet time isn’t fancy or complex. I begin by asking God to teach me and change me through His Word. Then I read—a few chapters from the New Testament and several from the Old—slowly working my way through the entire Bible.

Along the way, I jot thoughts, prayers, and insights in the margins of my Bible with my beloved MICRON 01 pen. My family jokes about how protective I am of these pens (they write tiny and don’t bleed through the paper)—and yes, I keep a stash in our safe.

After reading, I often journal a prayer based on what convicted or encouraged me most that day. A few times a week, I also review memory verses I’ve written on 3×5 cards. I finish with a closing prayer, often using the structure of the Lord’s Prayer: Praise, Request, Admit, Yield.

Scripture isn’t optional—it’s essential

I’ve used devotionals here and there, but they’ve never replaced my time in Scripture. If anything, they’re a supplement. The daily discipline of consistently and prayerfully reading through the Bible has truly been transformative over the years.

Meditating on God’s Word every day corrects my thinking, convicts my heart, and shapes my theology. It’s the plumb line for what I believe, how I live, and the Gospel I preach.

God’s Word has been my:

• Anchor in the storm.
• Compass in confusion.
• Light in the dark.
• Feast in the famine.
• Smile in the trial.

The Word that found me under the sink

As a scared little boy raised in a violent urban neighborhood by a single, shame-ridden mom, my escape was under the kitchen sink—with a flashlight and a Bible.

I couldn’t always understand the King James language, but I knew the answers to life’s problems were in that Book.

And I still believe it today.

So let me ask you:

What’s your habit when it comes to spending time in God’s Word?

If you don’t have a daily routine, start one. Pick a time and stick with it—mornings work well for me. If you do have a routine, double down on it.

And never let a devotional book replace your time in Scripture. Supplement, yes. Replace, no.

Simple rhythms—and a warning

Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you through His Word. Write down what you learn. Let God reshape your thinking and your heart—one passage at a time.

I hope this encourages and equips you to make reading the Bible a priority in your daily life.

Oh, and one last thing—don’t touch my pens.

Your Word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Psalm 119:105

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This may come as a surprise to some, but about 20 years ago, I wrote a book on spiritual warfare for teenagers. It was called Battle Zone (now out of print). I wrote it because, at the time, there was virtually nothing on the bookshelves specifically aimed at helping teenagers understand the spiritual battles they face every day.

Through writing that book, researching the topic, and leading Dare 2 Share events that taught about spiritual warfare, I’ve distilled the topic into four key insights. These aren’t just theories—they’re hard-earned truths every believer needs to grasp to stand firm in their faith.

1. Take it seriously.

Angels and demons are real. Although we can’t see them, they’re constantly at work in the invisible spiritual realm. I’m reminded of a scene from an old movie called The Spiderwick Chronicles, in which a young boy discovers a fantastical world of hidden creatures—only visible by looking through a magic lens. We don’t have a magic lens, but we do have Scripture, and it talks repeatedly about spiritual beings.

If you take the Bible seriously, you must take spiritual warfare seriously. Peter warns us plainly in 1 Peter 5:8: 

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 

This isn’t symbolic fluff. It’s a clear and urgent call to be spiritually awake and vigilant.

2. Don’t go looking for it.

Some Christians make the mistake of going on “demon hunts,” thinking it’s their job to confront evil forces head-on. But Jude 1:8–9 warns against this very thing:

In the very same way, on the strength of their dreams these ungodly people pollute their own bodies, reject authority, and heap abuse on celestial beings. Even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not himself dare to condemn him for slander but said, ‘The Lord rebuke you!’

If you’re walking with God, living out the Gospel, and advancing His Kingdom, you don’t need to go looking for demons—they’ll come to you. But when they do, your posture shouldn’t be one of bravado. It should be one of humility and dependence on God.

Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7

3. Live a 10-20 life.

The ultimate spiritual battle plan is found in Ephesians 6:10–20. This passage isn’t just theological theory—it’s a daily strategy. Verse 10 starts it off: 

Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. 

Then Paul tells us to put on the full armor of God, recognize who our true enemies are (not people, but spiritual forces), and stand our ground.

Every piece of armor—truth, righteousness, the Gospel, faith, salvation, the Word, and prayer—equips us for spiritual resistance. We must be ready to quote Scripture (verse17), pray for each other constantly (verse18), and proclaim the Gospel boldly (verses19–20). This is what it means to live a “10-20 life”—anchored in Ephesians 6:10-20.

4. Never arm-wrestle a demon.

Spiritual warfare is not a power encounter—it’s a truth encounter. You can’t outmuscle a demon. They’re smarter, older, and stronger than you. But they’re no match for the truth of God’s Word or the power of the Holy Spirit.

When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, He didn’t argue or wrestle. He simply quoted Scripture. And when demons manifested in others, Jesus cast them out with the truth of God’s Word. We don’t need to command or shout at demons. We need to trust in God and Scripture. As Michael the archangel modeled, we can simply say, “The Lord rebuke you.”

If you encounter someone possessed by a demon, preach the Gospel to them. If they believe, the Holy Spirit—the “someone stronger” from Luke 11:21–22—takes residence and drives the demon out.

When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are safe. But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, He takes away the armor in which the man trusted and divides up his plunder. Luke 11:21-22

I pray these four insights help you “fight the good fight of the faith” (1 Timothy 6:12) with wisdom, confidence, and courage. Spiritual warfare is real—but so is our victory in Christ. Let’s be alert, equipped, and fearless in the fight.

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Have you ever wondered how the apostle Paul could’ve endured the horrific troubles and trials he relentlessly faced over the course of his ministry? Take a look at the long list of atrocities he suffered:

I have worked much harder, been in prison more frequently, been flogged more severely, and been exposed to death again and again. Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was pelted with stones, three times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open sea, I have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my fellow Jews, in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false believers. I have labored and toiled and have often gone without sleep; I have known hunger and thirst and have often gone without food; I have been cold and naked. Besides everything else, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches. Who is weak, and I do not feel weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not inwardly burn? 2 Corinthians 11:23-29

What fueled Paul’s endurance?

What gave Paul the grit to fight through such painful troubles and trials with such a God-honoring perspective and unshakable faith? I believe the answer to this question is in the next chapter.

I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third Heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows. And I know that this man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, but God knows—was caught up to paradise and heard inexpressible things, things that no one is permitted to tell.
2 Corinthians 12:2-4

Fourteen years before the writing of these words, God gave Paul a vision of Heaven that would forever mark him. He saw things that no man had ever seen. He heard things that no man had ever heard. He got a vision of the heavenlies that readied him for the challenges he would face on Earth.

This vision of Heaven most likely happened before any of the trials listed in 2 Corinthians 11. This “rapturing” to Heaven happened years before his first missionary journey. And what he saw in Heaven changed everything.

A vision that transforms earthly trials

You see, when you catch a vision of Heaven, you’re ready to go through hell.

Although you and I most likely will never get caught up to the third Heaven like Paul did, the Bible lays out a clear vision of what Heaven will be like. And it’s this true, scriptural vision of Heaven that will give us the faith and fortitude to face whatever may come.

Take time to read Revelation 21 and 22. Meditate on things to come. Imagine Heaven and all of its glories. Picture Jesus high and lifted up on His throne, with the seraphim flying around Him bellowing: “Holy! Holy! Holy is the Lord God Almighty!” (Revelation 4:8)

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:2

Ready to face whatever comes

I don’t know what “hell” you’re currently going through, but I do know this: When you set your mind on things above, when you fix your eyes on Jesus, when Heaven is the epicenter of your focus, you are ready to face any trial, any suffering—anything.

Trust in Jesus. Think of Heaven. Stay in the fight.

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Hear from Dr. Ralph “Yankee” Arnold, who had a profound impact on Greg’s life when he was young by leading his family to Christ. Yankee shares wild stories from his upbringing, the secret to his 65 year marriage, and how God used him to reach thousands with the Gospel when he could barely speak. We can all learn a lot from his example of how to live radical like Jesus. 

Episode focus: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes…” Romans 1:16

Listen for a Radical Like Jesus challenge in each episode. Take the challenge then share your stories at podcast@gregstier.org or using #radicallikejesus

Resources related to this episode:

• Read Greg Stier’s book Radical Like Jesus
• To find Yankee on YouTube, visit @YankeeArnoldMinistries

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After spending three-and-a-half years with Jesus—learning from Him, watching Him, and being shaped by Him—the disciples reached their “graduation moment.” Jesus had risen from the dead, and before He returned to the Father, He met with them and gave them three life-altering gifts.

These gifts weren’t just for the disciples in that room—they’re for anyone who puts their faith in Christ.

We find them in John 20:19–22:

On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you!’ After He said this, He showed them His hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. Again Jesus said, ‘Peace be with you! As the Father has sent Me, I am sending you.’ And with that He breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’

Here are the three graduation gifts Jesus gave—and still gives today.

1. The gift of peace: calm for anxious hearts

The very first words out of Jesus’s mouth to His frightened disciples were, “Peace be with you.” He knew their hearts were anxious and fearful—afraid of the Jewish leaders, uncertain about the future, and shaken by the events of the last few days.

Sound familiar?

Maybe you’ve just graduated from high school or college, and your own future feels foggy and overwhelming. Questions like “What will I do next?” or “How will I support myself?” might be swirling in your mind.

But hear Jesus whisper to your soul:

‘Peace be with you.’

He bought that peace for you with His blood on the cross.

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1

His resurrection is the receipt that your debt has been paid in full. You no longer have to live with the crushing burden of sin, guilt, or fear.

Take a deep breath. Jesus has solved the biggest challenge in human history: our separation from God. And because you are His, you can move forward with a soul anchored in peace.

2. The gift of purpose: a mission for your life

‘As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.’ John 20:21

Jesus didn’t save you to just sit on the sidelines—He sent you into the world with purpose.

You’ve been commissioned to go and make disciples—just as Peter, James, John, D.L. Moody, and Billy Graham were.

‘Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.’ Matthew 28:19

Whether you’re heading into medicine, law, trades, education, the arts, or full-time ministry, you carry the mission of Christ with you. You don’t need a pulpit to preach. You can live and speak the Gospel wherever God plants you.

In a world full of drifting souls and aimless ambition, God has given you a compass, a rudder, and a sail.

So sail on. Make a difference. And make disciples as you go.

3. The gift of presence: never walking alone

And with that He breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’ John 20:22

Let’s be honest—this moment was a little strange. Jesus breathes on the disciples and tells them to receive the Holy Spirit.

But that awkward breath pointed to something revolutionary: The day was coming when the Spirit of God wouldn’t just be with believers—He would live in them.

That day came at Pentecost. And now, for all who put their faith in Jesus, the same Spirit lives within us.

When you believed, you were marked in Him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of His glory. Ephesians 1:13–14

You never walk alone. Not in your job search. Not in your relationships. Not into the unknown.

You are empowered and indwelled by the Holy Spirit Himself.

So walk with confidence—not arrogance, but holy, humble swagger—because the living God lives in you.

Graduate, you’ve been gifted

Jesus has given you more than a diploma—He’s given you peace to calm your fears, purpose to guide your steps, and presence to go with you always.

These aren’t just sentimental send-offs. They’re real, life-shaping gifts that can carry you into your next chapter and beyond.

So go. Live boldly. Walk closely. Lead others. And never forget who walks with you.

Congratulations—and welcome to the mission.

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If you could ask Jesus one question, what would you ask?

Of all of the things the disciples could’ve asked, they asked Jesus to teach them how to pray. So many believers miss out because they don’t pray like Jesus or, worse, don’t pray at all. This week’s episode is a crash course on prayer Jesus’ way. Listen and be reminded of the power of praying deliberately, specifically, relentlessly and expectantly. 

Episode focus: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.” Luke 11:3-4

Listen for a Radical Like Jesus challenge in each episode. Take the challenge then share your stories at podcast@gregstier.org or using #radicallikejesus

Resources related to this episode:

• Check out Greg Stier’s blog 5 Ways to Improve Your Prayer Life
• Read Greg Stier’s new book Radical Like Jesus
• More information on the ministry Greg founded, Dare 2 Share Ministries

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For a decade of my life, I had the privilege of leading a church that was deeply committed to reaching the lost. By God’s grace—and through prayer, hard work, and a relentless Gospel focus—we experienced steady growth as new believers came to Christ and joined the church every week.

Since then, for more than 30 years, I’ve led a ministry called Dare 2 Share, which trains youth leaders to equip teenagers around the world to share the Gospel with their peers. I’ve talked with thousands of youth leaders and preached in countless churches, both large and small. And in all those conversations and visits, a pattern has emerged:

Most churches are not effectively reaching the lost in their own backyards.

Many of these churches are doing great at other things: teaching the Word, serving the poor, supporting missions overseas, developing volunteers. But when it comes to engaging the unreached in their own neighborhoods, they’re struggling.

Why is that? I’ve identified seven major reasons, based on firsthand experience and honest conversations with church leaders around the nation:

1. Missing the fire: a lack of Gospel urgency

In many churches, there’s no real urgency to reach the lost. There’s no “whatever it takes” mentality rooted in the reality of eternity—specifically, the eternal consequences for those who die without Christ.

Sometimes that lack of urgency stems from theology—a belief that saving souls is entirely up to God. Other times, it’s simply a lack of awareness or focus. But Jesus made the mission clear:

‘Go and make disciples of all nations…’ Matthew 28:19

 That includes your next-door neighbors.

Church leaders must help their people hear:

• the call from above—the Great Commission
• the whisper from within—the compassion of Christ
• the scream from beneath—the reality of Hell

Only the Holy Spirit can ignite a passion for the lost, but that spark often starts when urgency is preached, taught, and prayed for.

2. A lack of modeling: church leaders who don’t evangelize

As someone once said, “No tears in the eyes of the writer, no tears in the eyes of the reader.” The same applies to church leadership and evangelism.

If pastors and staff aren’t personally sharing the Gospel, the congregation likely won’t either.

Jesus said in Luke 6:40: 

‘The student is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher.’ 

In other words, whatever a leader models is what people follow. Bible-studying pastors produce Bible-studying people. Evangelizing pastors produce evangelizing people.

So here’s a tough question: If a leader doesn’t regularly share their faith, should they be in church leadership at all?

Jesus said:

‘Come, follow me…and I will send you out to fish for people.’ Matthew 4:19

If we’re not fishing, are we really following?

3. Prayerless strategy: Intercession has left the building

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1–4

We are called to pray for “all people” because God desires all to be saved. In fact, intercessory prayer for the lost should be the first priority in a church, according to Paul’s instructions to Timothy.

But sadly, many churches spend more time on announcements than on prayer for unbelievers.

Intercessory prayer often becomes the job of a few “prayer warriors,” rather than a value woven into the fabric of every meeting, small group, and staff gathering. That’s not what we see in Acts—the early church “devoted themselves…to prayer” (Acts 2:42).

If we want to see Gospel urgency rise, we must raise the volume of prayer—specifically, prayer for those who don’t know Jesus.

4. No training, no telling: the absence of evangelism equipping

Most churches don’t have a clear, ongoing plan to equip their people to share the Gospel.

We train people how to study the Bible, how to give, how to pray—but we often leave evangelism to the few “gifted” ones. Why not make it part of spiritual growth for every believer?

Imagine if every year your church offered:

• a sermon series on evangelism
• small group curriculum focused on Gospel conversations
• tools like the Life in 6 Words app (free on iOS and Android)
• a devotional on evangelism, such as 6 Words That Will Change Your Life (on the YouVersion Bible app)

We have the tools. We just need the intentionality.

5. The silent sanctuary: the lack of Gospel clarity

Recently, after visiting a local church, a pastor friend asked me to share my honest feedback. I replied, “Great people. Good sermon. Strong worship. But if I were lost when I came in, I’d still be lost when I left—the Gospel wasn’t clearly given.”

Here’s the truth: When you consistently preach the Gospel, your congregation feels confident inviting friends. Why? Because they know the message of salvation will be shared every single time.

In the church I pastored, we gave the Gospel in every sermon—and people came to Christ weekly. Not because of great marketing, but because our people knew that if they invited someone, that person would hear Gospel.

This can also happen in small groups, through programs like Alpha  that are designed to help unbelievers explore faith in a safe space.

6. Good deeds ≠ the Gospel: outreach without evangelism

Too many churches have replaced evangelism with “outreach”—serving the poor, collecting food, or meeting other physical needs.

These are good things. But they are not the main thing.

Government programs can address physical needs, but only the church can address spiritual ones—and we must do both.

We’re not fully loving our neighbors if we feed their bodies but ignore their souls. Serving is powerful. But serving with the spoken message of the Gospel is transformational.

7. No stories, no fire: overlooking the power of testimony

In evangelistic churches (not in name, but in deed), you’ll regularly hear stories of lives changed through salvation. These stories inspire the congregation and fuel a culture of evangelism.

Think about it: One of the reasons we love the book of Acts is because of the many stories it tells, stories of real people encountering Jesus and being transformed.

Want to spark Gospel passion in your church?

• Add a “mission moment” in your services.
• Let people testify about how they shared Christ.
• Celebrate salvations and Gospel conversations.

When believers see that evangelism is real, now, and near, they’ll be more likely to engage in it themselves.

Conclusion: It starts with you.

My prayer is that every church leader reading this can take these seven observations and turn them into practical next steps.

Start with prayer. Ask God to break your heart for the lost in your community. Pray for Gospel urgency—and for the boldness and wisdom to lead your people in living it out.

It’s time for your church to reach out.
It’s time for you to lead the way.

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I grew up in trailer courts and apartment complexes, raised by a single mom who did everything she could to provide for my older brother and me. We lived in a poverty-stricken, high-crime area where survival was a daily struggle. Still, thanks to my mom’s relentless work ethic and sacrificial love, we always had just enough.

But later on, something changed.

In 1983, the same year I graduated from high school, the Colorado Lottery launched. Over time, after we’d grown and left home, my mom began buying scratch tickets. What started small turned into an addiction. With no kids left to provide for, her extra money went to the Lotto. There were times she barely had enough food, yet she always found a way to keep scratching.

When I finally confronted her, she broke down in tears. We threw out bag after bag of losing tickets—years’ worth of false hope. It broke my heart. Not just because of what it did to her, but because I realized she wasn’t alone. Millions of financially struggling people live in that same trap, spending money they can’t afford to lose, chasing a win that rarely comes.

The false gospel of guaranteed wealth

The lottery isn’t the only place where desperation meets deception. The same tactics show up in many churches under the banner of the “prosperity gospel.” Promises of 100-fold blessings and supernatural wealth are made to believers who are already struggling. “Sow a seed,” they’re told, “and God will make you rich.”

But it’s a lie.

It’s a spiritual version of the scratch ticket. Charlatans in expensive suits promise that if you give to their ministry, God will reward you financially. Just like the lottery, it targets the poor, offering hope that’s really just hype.

Both the Lotto and the prosperity gospel are built on the same foundation: greed, not grace.

Real treasure is eternal

I’m not saying the lottery is inherently sinful if played occasionally. But when it becomes an addiction—when it feeds greed or false hope—it becomes a problem. The same goes for chasing blessings through manipulative theology.

Instead of grasping for quick riches, we’re called to a different path:

Do not store up for yourselves treasures on Earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in Heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:19-21

Work hard. Save wisely. Give generously—to churches and ministries that are truly advancing the Gospel and making disciples. Don’t fund empty promises.

Seek the kind of wealth that lasts forever.

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Podcasting has been an interesting ride for me. For several years, we at Dare 2 Share have produced some well-received youth ministry podcasts, including Gospelize with Greg Stier and The Greg Stier Youth Ministry Podcast. 

These podcasts have performed well in the youth ministry sphere, equipping leaders and inspiring teenagers to share their faith. However, after years of podcasting to that specific audience, it’s increasingly felt like it’s time to broaden our reach.

It was with this in mind that several months ago we launched Radical Like Jesus with Greg Stier. And although it’s been effective on many levels, I’ve struggled to find my voice in an already crowded podcast world.

The 12 episodes we’ve released so far have involved me either chatting into the camera about the radical life of Jesus or interviewing people who live radically like Jesus or understand Him in a radical way.

Why I’m changing course

After much reflection and prayer, I’ve decided to make a shift. Starting in May, I’ll focus more on preaching rather than interviewing or simply talking into the camera.

I love interviewing others, but let’s be real: I’m no Joe Rogan or Jimmy Kimmel.

I’m a preacher.

And a preacher’s gotta preach.

What to expect moving forward

While there will still be occasional interviews (in fact, this week’s episode with student Grace Wallace is awesome), the primary format of Radical Like Jesus with Greg Stier will now center around preaching.

Expect a monthly sermon that unpacks deep truths from the Bible and shows us how to take radical steps of faith toward the revolutionary life Christ offers. And as soon as I’m able, I’ll increase the frequency beyond one sermon a month.

Preaching with urgency and passion

By God’s grace, I’m going to preach every sermon as if it were my last. I’ll use the life and teachings of Jesus to challenge my podcast audience to live radically like Him. And, as in every sermon I preach, the Gospel will be clearly presented, along with a challenge to respond.

Additionally, each episode will remind listeners and viewers of the power of the Gospel and the potential of teenagers. My passion and mission remain unchanged: to see this generation transformed by the message of Jesus and empowered to share it with the world.

A call to subscribe and spread the word

I invite you to subscribe and help me spread the word. Your support means the world to me, and I can’t wait to embark on this new Radical Like Jesus chapter together.

Be sure to tune in and subscribe at gregstier.org/podcast. I look forward to meeting you there with a powerful word to encourage and equip you to live and love radically.

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Stories and statistics paint a desperate picture of Christianity in the next generation, but Grace shows us a different view.

In this episode, you’ll witness the ripple effect of a student who is radical like Jesus and hear Grace’s unique perspective on how the evangelism culture in her youth ministry became the culture of her life. 

Episode focus:

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5

Listen for a Radical Like Jesus challenge in each episode. Take the challenge then share your stories at podcast@gregstier.org or using #radicallikejesus

Resources related to this episode:

• Check out these Gospel sharing resources
• Learn about Lead THE Cause our student activation summer camp
• Learn more about Gospel Advancing Youth Ministry
• Read Greg Stier’s new book Radical Like Jesus
• More information on the ministry Greg founded, Dare 2 Share Ministries

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Esteemed Welsh preacher Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones once offered a bold test for true Gospel preaching: If it isn’t mistaken as a license to sin, then it isn’t the Gospel at all. At the beginning of his commentary on Romans 6, he wrote:

There is no better test of whether a man is preaching the New Testament Gospel of salvation than this: that some people might misunderstand it and misinterpret it to mean that it really amounts to this—that because you are saved by grace alone it does not matter at all what you do. You can go on sinning as much as you like because it will redound all the more to the glory of grace. That is a very good test of Gospel preaching. If my preaching and presentation of the Gospel of salvation does not expose it to that misunderstanding, then it is not the Gospel. 

The radical message of grace has always been misunderstood, just as Paul’s preaching was in Romans 6. To this day, many Christians hesitate to proclaim the true Gospel of radical grace. They try to add conditions—Jesus plus good works, Jesus plus church attendance, Jesus plus personal effort.

But the truth remains: We’re saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. Nothing more, nothing less.

We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are. Romans 3:22 (NLT)

This doesn’t mean our actions don’t matter. It simply means that salvation isn’t something we achieve—it’s something we receive. The work is done. Our role? Believe and receive. And from there, true transformation begins.

Radical grace

The pure Gospel of grace is so radical that it often raises eyebrows. Paul himself had to clarify in Romans 6:1-2:

 Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! 

The accusation that grace promotes sin has followed the Gospel throughout history. But if our message is so cautious that it avoids this misunderstanding altogether, then perhaps we aren’t preaching the same Gospel that Paul did.

I like the way Paul put it in Romans 11:6 (NLT):

And since it is through God’s kindness, then it is not by their good works. For in that case, God’s grace would not be what it really is—free and undeserved.

Salvation is either by grace, or it’s by works. It can’t be both.

Jesus + Nothing = The True Gospel

If our Gospel requires more than faith in Christ, it’s no longer the Gospel. Any message that adds to Jesus’s finished work—whether it’s religious rituals, moral performance, or personal striving—diminishes the very grace that saves us.

The true Gospel sounds almost too good to be true, but that’s precisely why it is both good and true.

Salvation is not about what we do; it’s about what Christ has done. We don’t work for it. We receive it. And in receiving it, we’re forever changed.

If your gospel can’t be falsely accused of being a license to sin, it’s not the Gospel.

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