#43 - Deeply Loved: A Pastor’s Journey into Relational Evangelism with Pastor Josh Musgrave

Gospel Talks Podcast

📖 Episode Description

What happens when a rebellious pastor’s kid, twice baptized and once broken-hearted, finds his way into a ministry built on love, listening, and relational evangelism? In this heartfelt episode, Pastor Josh Musgrave shares his powerful testimony—from preaching at two years old and chasing NFL dreams, to being mentored by his dad and the legendary Ed Nelson.

George Binoka and Josh unpack the transformative power of patience, presence, and real relationships in leading people to Christ. Whether you're an introvert scared of sharing your faith or a pastor rethinking outreach, this episode will shift your perspective and warm your heart.

📝 Show Notes

Guest: Pastor Josh Musgrave

Host: George Binoka

Church: Calvary Crossway, Castle Rock, Colorado

In This Episode:

✅ Josh’s journey from church planting kid to lead pastor

✅ The story behind his “double dunked” baptism

✅ What broke his NFL dreams—and healed his heart

✅ How traveling with his dad led to life change and spiritual fire

✅ Mentorship from Dr. Ed Nelson and lessons in ministry longevity

✅ Replanting a dying church—slowly and prayerfully

✅ Why young people aren’t as hard to reach as we think

✅ The crucial difference between urgency and diligence in evangelism

✅ Real-life stories of lives changed through The Exchange Bible study

✅ Encouragement for introverts: why YOU might be better at relational evangelism

Key Quotes:

“God doesn’t operate on our timeline. When He starts something, He finishes it.”

“Relationships take work—but they’re the vehicle for lasting gospel transformation.”

“You don’t have to be perfect. Just be present.”

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Relational Evangelism

02:23 Growing Up in a Pastoral Family

06:56 The Journey to Ministry

10:14 Reaching Today's Youth

21:35 The Importance of Relational Evangelism

32:31 God's Timing in Evangelism