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Why are so many Christians uncomfortable sharing their faith? Randy Loubier believes it’s because we’ve turned evangelism into a formula Jesus never gave us.

Randy spent 50 years as an anti-Christian before personal tragedy led him to open the Bible for himself. What began in Genesis—and unexpectedly came alive in Leviticus—ultimately transformed his life and sent him into the streets to share the hope he had found.

Tim and Randy explore how Jesus approached unbelievers, the proper place of sin and repentance, Lutheran law-and-gospel theology, and simple ways ordinary Christians can bring the love of Christ into grocery stores, workplaces, neighborhoods, and everyday conversations. Evangelism doesn’t have to begin with pressure or a perfectly memorized presentation. It can begin with prayer, curiosity, compassion, and a willingness to notice the person in front of you.

Learn more about Randy’s work and discipleship resources at https://www.72disciples.com/

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Is the church getting distracted by end-times speculation, rapture anxiety, and geopolitical fear?

In this episode of The Tim Ahlman Podcast, Tim sits down with Erick Sorensen from 1517 to talk about Israel, dispensationalism, Revelation, and why Christians should greet Christ's return with hope rather than fear.

The conversation doesn't stop there — Tim and Erick also dig into signs of spiritual awakening in the West, Word and Sacrament ministry, the role of hospitality in a healthy church, why organizational leadership is unavoidable for pastors, navigating change without burnout, and safeguarding ministries from moral failure.

This is a wide-ranging, honest, gospel-centered conversation for pastors, church leaders, and Christians who want clarity, courage, and hope in a confusing time. Jesus is enough — the church is changing, but the core message remains unchanged.

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What if the next great leader in your church is already sitting in the pews — but no one has invited them to step forward?

In this episode, Tim Ahlman sits down with Pamela Dickerson, Executive Director of The Harbor Leadership Collective, to talk about raising up the next generation of Christian leaders. Pamela shares her own story of coming to faith, her passion for college-age discipleship, and how The Harbor is helping young adults connect their identity in Christ to real-world vocations, ministry opportunities, and everyday mission.

This conversation explores the LCMS leadership pipeline, intergenerational mentorship, bridge ministry, collaboration between congregations, and why churches must become places where young people are noticed, developed, and released.

If you care about the future of the Church, this conversation will encourage and challenge you.

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What do you do when you know the truth of Scripture in your head, but you still feel stuck in fear, shame, anxiety, unforgiveness, or old coping patterns?

Intentional Breakthrough Audiobook:
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In this episode of The Tim Ahlman Podcast, Tim sits down with Charity Gurtler, author of Intentional Breakthrough, to talk about how Jesus brings healing not just to our thoughts, but to the deeper places of the heart. Charity shares her own story of desperation, healing, and freedom — and how God led her to create a practical, Scripture-centered process for helping others experience breakthrough in Christ.

This conversation explores forgiveness, spiritual warfare, identity in Christ, body/soul/spirit, the armor of God, and what it means to live and minister from overflow instead of exhaustion.

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Vicar Meseret Gobena joins Tim to share his journey from Ethiopia to the LCMS, the missionary legacy of his grandmother, the growth of the Ethiopian Lutheran church, and what the LCMS can learn about evangelism, prayer, hospitality, and courage.

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Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, communicate, learn, and even think about what it means to be human. But how should Christians respond?

In this episode of The Tim Ahlman Podcast, Tim sits down with Rev. Dr. Joshua Hollmann, professor of systematic theology at Concordia University, St. Paul, to talk about AI, trust, technology, ethics, and the future of Christian life in a digital age.

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Rev. Dr. Mark Hoehner joins Tim to talk about Lutheran catechesis, testimony, liturgy, emotion, and why young people need more than memorized answers — they need to encounter Jesus through Scripture, doctrine, and the life of the church.

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Visionary leadership can be a gift to the church — but without feedback, healthy systems, staff care, and grounded spiritual rhythms, vision can quietly become a burden for the people trying to follow it.

In this episode of The Tim Ahlman Podcast, Tim sits down with Candice Hilse of Holy Business to talk about leadership development, organizational culture, and what churches can learn from healthy business practices without losing their biblical foundation.

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