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EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 53 MIN

It’s Elementary - Episode 8 - “Love Goes First” with Rev. Andrew Forrest

from It’s Elementary - An Asbury Theological Seminary Podcast · host Asbury Theological Seminary

In this episode of It’s Elementary, Dr. David Watson and Dr. Jessica LaGrone welcome Rev. Andrew Forrest—author and senior pastor of Asbury Church in Tulsa—for a thought-provoking conversation on evangelism in a post-Christian culture. Andrew shares insights from his new book Love Goes First, exploring why accommodation, judgment, and withdrawal fail—and how moving first in love opens doors for the gospel. Together, they discuss cultural shifts, the “negative world,” and practical steps for Christians to live incarnationally and courageously in today’s polarized society. Guests Rev. Andrew Forrest – Senior Pastor, Asbury Church (Tulsa, OK), Author of Love Goes First Hosted by Dr. David F. Watson – President, Asbury Theological Seminary Dr. Jessica LaGrone – Executive Director, Beeson International Center for Biblical Preaching and Leadership, Asbury Theological Seminary Resources & Mentions Love Goes First by Andrew Forrest – Available on Amazon Asbury Church – https://asburytulsa.org Asbury Theological Seminary – https://asbury.to Asbury Theological Seminary Podcasts – https://asbury.to/podcasts Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views and opinions of Asbury Theological Seminary. The material and information presented here are for general information purposes only.

In this episode of It’s Elementary, Dr. David Watson and Dr. Jessica LaGrone welcome Rev. Andrew Forrest—author and senior pastor of Asbury Church in Tulsa—for a thought-provoking conversation on evangelism in a post-Christian culture. Andrew shares insights from his new book Love Goes First, exploring why accommodation, judgment, and withdrawal fail—and how moving first in love opens doors for the gospel. Together, they discuss cultural shifts, the “negative world,” and practical steps for Christians to live incarnationally and courageously in today’s polarized society. GuestsRev. Andrew Forrest – Senior Pastor, Asbury Church (Tulsa, OK), Author of Love Goes First Hosted byDr. David F. Watson – President, Asbury Theological SeminaryDr. Jessica LaGrone – Executive Director, Beeson International Center for Biblical Preaching and Leadership, Asbury Theological Seminary Resources & MentionsLove Goes First by Andrew Forrest – Available on AmazonAsbury Church – https://asburytulsa.orgAsbury Theological Seminary – https://asbury.toAsbury Theological Seminary Podcasts – https://asbury.to/podcasts Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views and opinions of Asbury Theological Seminary. The material and information presented here are for general information purposes only.

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