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Relational Trust in the Role of Evangelization

In this episode, Eric and Brett discuss the role of relational trust in evangelization - why it is important, how suspicion plays against trust, and some tips to building trust in our proximate periphery.
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1:19 Relational trust is the bond that exists between two people that allows for influence to happen

1:52 The first step towards faith isn't always faith itself but being in a trusted relationship with a believer

3:38 The Church is no longer viewed as the trusted lighthouse for society that it once was

5:02 Suspicion is the opposite of trust

8:43 Relational trust includes all those things that are outside the words of evangelization

8:52 People don't care how much you know unless they know how much you care

11:39 People are more likely to listen to witnesses over teachers, but listen to teachers because they are witnesses.

15:00 Being relevant in people's lives is being present in their moments.

16:25 Alpha as a great way to developing trusting relationships.

19:28 Practical tips to building relational trust: listing to people's story, authentic curiosity, asking open-ended questions, expressing genuine interest.

25:45 Building trust between parents and children who have walked away from faith.

27:40 Parents are the best people to intercede for their children.

28:30 Resource "Praying for your sons and daughters, and those you love, by Vernon Robertson"

31:30 Brett's word of encouragement - the little things are the big things when it comes to building relational trust

31:45 Eric's word of encouragement - you're not alone. We're all learning to build trust. Proclaim is here to help.