You Can’t Convince People Into the Kingdom (You Need the Holy Spirit)

What if God doesn’t show up when you step out?What if you pray and nothing happens?What if you get it wrong?In this episode of Evangelism Is Easy, Pastor Matt Wakefield breaks down the truth most believers learn the hard way:You can’t convince people into the Kingdom — evangelism requires Holy Spirit empowerment.This conversation will reshape how you think about spiritual gifts outside the church walls — “in the wild” — where real dependence, humility, and love-driven risk unlock authority.In this episode, we cover:•Why self-confidence can quietly replace dependence on the Spirit•The difference between “easy” outreach vs. unreached contexts (Japan)•The real way gifts grow: repetition + resistance•How to handle the fear: “What if I get it wrong?”•Why obedience matters even when you don’t see results (the healing you didn’t witness)•The “swing the bat” mindset — missing isn’t failure, not swinging is•Why love is the goal and gifts are simply tools•How desperation isn’t hype — it’s realizing you have nothing without GodAction Step:Ask the Holy Spirit, “What’s one place this week where I know God is asking me to step out?”Give Him your yes—and let us know in the comments how it goes.Resources and Links:Get equipped to share your faith: www.33rdcompany.orgConnect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/33rdcompany33rdCompany YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thirtythirdcompany33rdCompany Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/33rdcompany/If you want to be equipped to share your faith and make disciples, text SEND ME to 59090.