Bringing Others to Touch His Hem, with DeAnna

The Blue Cord, by iHOPE Ministries

Ever wondered how you can step out of your comfort zone and truly be the church scattered?

Join Karen and Deanna Sanders in this enlightening episode as they unravel the impactful story from the Gospel of Mark—bringing people to Jesus, reaching out, and igniting faith. Delve into the crucial importance of sharing your faith across diverse cultures, understanding the challenges, and embracing the call to be the light.

So, how can we engage with the unseen people around us, transcending cultural and faith barriers? Deanna's incredible journey and insights reveal the way. Overcoming fears, intentional faith-sharing, and partnership with missionaries—these are just the beginnings. It's about opening our eyes to the needs and being willing to extend the hope of Christ beyond our comfort zones.

Tune in, and let's collectively embrace the call to scatter, share, and shine the light of hope where it's needed the most. Ready to step into this transformative mission? Join us, and let's be the church scattered, making a difference one heartfelt connection at a time.

Show Notes

**About The Guest(s):**​Deanna Sanders is a writer with a heart for reaching people of different faiths and cultures. Growing up as a preacher's kid, she developed a passion for sharing the love of Jesus with those who have not yet heard the message of hope. Deanna has written a book titled "Unseen People: Sharing Light and Life with Your Neighbors in the Nations," which focuses on reaching out to Muslim communities. She is actively involved in her local church and seeks to inspire others to look beyond themselves and see the unseen.​**Summary:**​In this episode of the Blue Cord Podcast, Karen and Deanna discuss the story in the Gospel of Mark about bringing people to Jesus to touch his hem. They explore the importance of sharing one's faith across cultures and the challenges and fears that may arise. Deanna shares her personal journey of reaching out to Muslim communities and the impact it has had on her life. They emphasize the need to open our eyes to the needs of those around us and to be willing to step out of our comfort zones to share the hope of Christ.​**Key Takeaways:**​1. The story in the Gospel of Mark shows the importance of bringing people to Jesus for healing and the faith and passion of those who sought him.2. It is essential to overcome fears and be intentional about sharing one's faith with people of different faiths and cultures.3. Living in a small town is not an excuse to not engage with the nations, as there are unseen people everywhere.4. Praying for people and partnering with other believers can be powerful ways to engage with different cultures and share the love of Christ.5. The goal is to open our eyes to see the needs of those around us and to be willing to step out and share the hope of Christ.​**Quotes:**​- "We're great at going to Bible studies and going to worship services. And now it's time to be the church scattered." - Deanna Sanders- "God didn't call us necessarily to a safe bubble. He calls us to share faith in our world, in our cities, our communities, and into all the world." - Deanna Sanders

About The Guest(s):

Growing up as a preacher's kid, Deanna Sanders developed a passion for sharing the love of Jesus with those who have not yet heard the message of hope. Deanna has authored a book titled "Unseen People: Sharing Light and Life with Your Neighbors in the Nations," which focuses on reaching out to Muslim communities. She is actively involved in her local church and seeks to inspire others to look beyond themselves and see the unseen.

Summary:

In this episode of the Blue Cord Podcast, Karen and Deanna discuss the story in the Gospel of Mark about bringing people to Jesus to touch his hem. They explore the importance of sharing one's faith across cultures and the challenges and fears that may arise. Deanna shares her personal journey of reaching out to Muslim communities and the impact it has had on her life. They emphasize the need to open our eyes to the needs of those around us and to be willing to step out of our comfort zones to share the hope of Christ.

Key Takeaways:

1. The story in the Gospel of Mark shows the importance of bringing people to Jesus for healing and the faith and passion of those who sought him.
2. It is essential to overcome fears and be intentional about sharing one's faith with people of different faiths and cultures.
3. Living in a small town is not an excuse to not engage with the nations, as there are unseen people everywhere.
4. Praying for people and partnering with missionaries on the ground can be powerful ways to engage with different cultures and share the love of Christ.
5. The goal is to open our eyes to see the needs of those around us and to be willing to step out and share the hope of Christ.

Quotes:

• "We're great at going to Bible studies and going to worship services. And now it's time to be the church scattered." - Deanna Sanders
• "God didn't call us necessarily to a safe bubble. He calls us to share faith in our world, in our cities, our communities, and into all the world." - Deanna Sanders

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the topic of engaging with people of different faiths and cultures
00:15 Importance of finding a church with a heart for the nations
00:18 The power of prayer and being ready to serve
00:19 The challenge of stepping out of safe bubbles and sharing faith
00:20 The need to open our eyes and share the hope of Christ
00:21 Growing our faith by engaging with people who are different
00:22 The Blue Cord movement and the importance of community
00:23 Reflection on personal action steps