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This Holy Week, Jess sits down with Tony — Westside's Saturday service stage director and one of the most naturally evangelistic people you'll meet — for an unscripted conversation about why we follow Jesus and how we tell others about it. From the streets of Jerusalem to a pay phone at Timberline Lodge, this episode will challenge you to answer the most important question of your faith: Why do you follow Jesus?

Discover:

• Why Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey was an intentional act of peace — and what it means for how we share our faith today
• Tony's powerful testimony of hearing God's voice at Timberline Lodge in 1976 — and the stolen car battery that led to that moment
• What it looks like to be a "person of peace" and how Jesus sent the disciples to find them
• How Holy Week moves from celebration to devastation to resurrection — and why that journey matters
• Practical ways to talk about Jesus at work, with family, and in everyday life without being "in your face"
• Why your personal story is your most powerful evangelism tool — and no one can take it from you

Reflection: Following Jesus doesn't require a theology degree or a perfect life. Tony's story reminds us that God meets us exactly where we are — even at a pay phone with a stolen battery — and that our willingness to simply share what happened to us is enough. This Easter season, you don't need a script. You just need your story and the courage to tell it.

Key Takeaways:

• Jesus came in peace on a donkey, not in force on a war horse — and that's the model for how we share the gospel
• The question "Why do you follow Jesus?" is one every believer needs to be able to answer for themselves before they can answer it for someone else
• Your story is your evidence — no one can argue with what happened to you
• Being bold doesn't mean being aggressive; it means being willing to speak up with kindness and gentleness
• Holy Week isn't just a remembrance — it's a reminder that the resurrection really happened, and that changes everything

Question for you to think about: If someone asked you today, "Why do you follow Jesus?" — what would your honest answer be?

Calls to Action: Subscribe so you never miss an episode and help us reach more people with the gospel. Drop your answer to that question in the comments — we'd love to hear your "why." Share this episode with someone who needs to hear Tony's story this Easter. And if you're in Portland, come check out our Saturday or Sunday services — we'd love to meet you.

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