E142: Live It Out [Turning Words Into Witness]-- Heather Thompson Day

Heather Thompson Day shares her journey from academia to ministry, emphasizing the importance of communication in faith. She discusses how Jesus modeled communication through questions, the power of personal stories in sharing faith, and the church's role in fostering community. Heather also addresses the challenges of navigating online divisions and encourages listeners to embrace uncertainty in their faith journey, ultimately highlighting the need for love and compassion in a polarized world.TakeawaysPersonal stories can bridge gaps and foster understanding in conversations about faith.Navigating online discourse requires discernment and a focus on real-life relationships.Christians are called to be witnesses, not lawyers, in sharing their faith.The Spirit works through individuals to answer prayers and meet needs.About HeatherDr. Heather Thompson Day is an interdenominational speaker, an ECPA bestseller, and has been a contributor for Religion News Service, Christianity Today, Newsweek and the Barna Group.Heather was a communication professor for nearly 15 years teaching both graduate and undergraduate students in Public Speaking, Persuasion, and Social Media. She is now the founder of It Is Day Ministries, a nonprofit organization that trains churches, leaders, and laypeople in what Heather calls Cross Communication, a gospel centered communication approach that points you higher, to the cross, every time you open your mouth. She believes her calling is to stand in the gaps of our churches. She is the author of 9 books; including It’s Not Your Turn, I’ll See You Tomorrow, and What If I’m Wrong?Connect with HeatherWebsite:https://www.heatherthompsonday.com/aboutSocial Media:IG: @heatherthompsondayFB: Heather Thompson DayConnect with ErinIG @erincucciowww.erincuccio.comOrder Any of Erin's Books  HERE