"In this episode, Brian and Jimmy sit down for an unscripted, off-the-cuff conversation, sharing their thoughts on whatever's on their minds. From lighthearted banter to meaningful reflections, it's a spontaneous and unfiltered look into the kind of discussions that happen when the mics are on but the script is off. Pull up a chair and join the con…

Brian and Jimmy are joined by special guest Corey Mainit to hear his powerful testimony of coming to faith in Christ. Corey also shares practical wisdom and firsthand insight on how to engage Jehovah’s Witnesses with truth and grace. [email protected] Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde

In honor of April Fool’s Day, Brian and Jimmy explore the biblical definition of a fool and discuss practical ways to evangelize them with wisdom and grace. Tune in as they unpack Scripture’s insights on folly and share strategies for engaging the lost with the truth of the gospel.By Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde

Fresh from ShepCon, Brian and Jimmy sit down to unpack their favorite moments from this incredible conference. From powerful sermons to insightful sessions and unforgettable fellowship, they break down the highlights and reflect on the impact of the event. Whether you attended or missed out, this episode gives you a front-row seat to all that went …

In this episode, Brian and Jimmy welcome Pastor Matthew Everhard for a conversation on evangelism in and through the local church. They discuss the role of evangelism in seminary education, practical ways to equip believers, and some of the books he has authored—along with much more. Don’t miss this insightful discussion! https://www.youtube.com/@M…

In this episode Brian and Jimmy explore a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of salvation—what we are saved to, not just what we are saved from. Diving into Chapter 12 of the London Baptist Confession of Faith, they discuss the incredible reality of our adoption into the Kingdom of God. While many focus on God’s way of rescuing sinners from hell, …

Join Brian and Jimmy as they delve deeper into Matt Slick's compelling CARM article on "The Importance of Prayer in Evangelism." In this episode, they explore the challenges and hindrances to effective prayer. Tune in to gain insights on enhancing your prayer life to strengthen your evangelistic efforts. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share t…

Join Brian and Jimmy as they discuss the topic of Prayer in Evangelism using the article titled "The Importance of Prayer in Evangelism" found at CARM.org. https://carm.org/about-evangelism/the-importance-of-prayer-in-evangelism/By Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde

In the fifth Season of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Building Up the Nerve podcast, we help you strengthen your science communication skills with tools and advice to use throughout your career. We know that navigating your career can be daunting, but we're here to help—it's our job! In the eighth episode of the seaso…

Join Brian and Jimmy as they dive deep into Living Waters' provocative article, 'Top 10 Things Guilty Sinners Say to Justify Themselves.' In this episode, they dissect each justification, offering their own sharp, insightful rebuttals. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that challenges common defenses and explores the complexities of morali…

Brian and Jimmy share valuable insights on transitioning from discussions about current news and cultural events to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Learn practical ways to connect everyday conversations with the transformative message of hope and salvation.By Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde

In the fifth Season of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Building Up the Nerve podcast, we help you strengthen your science communication skills with tools and advice to use throughout your career. We know that navigating your career can be daunting, but we're here to help—it's our job! In the seventh episode of the seas…

In the fifth Season of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Building Up the Nerve podcast, we help you strengthen your science communication skills with tools and advice to use throughout your career. We know that navigating your career can be daunting, but we're here to help—it's our job! In the sixth episode of the season…

Join Brian and Jimmy as they tackle the challenging topic of abortion, exploring it through the lens of the SLED argument. They discuss how to thoughtfully engage with this sensitive issue and guide the conversation toward the hope and forgiveness found in Jesus Christ. This episode offers practical insights on navigating tough discussions with gra…

In the fifth Season of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Building Up the Nerve podcast, we help you strengthen your science communication skills with tools and advice to use throughout your career. We know that navigating your career can be daunting, but we're here to help—it's our job! In the fifth episode of the season…

Brian and Jimmy are back at it together again. This time we discuss how our views on politics are informed by the authority of scripture and how that is tied to evangelism.By Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde

In the fifth Season of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Building Up the Nerve podcast, we help you strengthen your science communication skills with tools and advice to use throughout your career. We know that navigating your career can be daunting, but we're here to help—it's our job! In the fourth episode of the seaso…

In this episode, Jimmy does a small exposition of one of his favorite Psalms, Psalm 51 as a model for the Better Sinner's Prayer. Have a heart and go share your faith.By Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde

In the fifth Season of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Building Up the Nerve podcast, we help you strengthen your science communication skills with tools and advice to use throughout your career. We know that navigating your career can be daunting, but we're here to help—it's our job! In the third episode of the season…

Jimmy is solo again. This time the topic is Contrition. We look at the definition and what it really means to be contrite of heart as part of our repentance toward God.By Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde

In the fifth Season of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Building Up the Nerve podcast, we help you strengthen your science communication skills with tools and advice to use throughout your career. We know that navigating your career can be daunting, but we're here to help—it's our job! In the second episode of the seaso…

Jimmy, in a solo mission, takes a close look at Psalm 32 and focuses in on Confession and how important it is in our Repentance.By Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde

Are you attending the Society for Neuroscience's Annual Meeting Neuroscience 2024? If you are, join us for our 2nd annual live episode of Building Up the Nerve in the form of a professional development workshop. "Building Up the Nerve" to Develop an Effective Career Roadmap will take place Monday, October 7, 2024, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM CT at the Mc…

In the fifth Season of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Building Up the Nerve podcast, we help you strengthen your science communication skills with tools and advice to use throughout your career. We know that navigating your career can be daunting, but we're here to help—it's our job! In the first episode of the season…

While Brian enjoys a well-deserved sabbatical, Jimmy will lead a series on the Penitent Psalms, exploring how these powerful prayers offer a deeper, more authentic example of what a 'sinner's prayer' can be.By Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde

Welcome to Season 5 of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Building Up the Nerve podcast, where we help you strengthen your science communication skills with tools and advice to use throughout your career. We know that navigating your career can be daunting, but we're here to help—it's our job! Transcript available at http…

Brian is joined by Special Guest Doug Inman. Tune in as we delve into the rich theological concept of the Trinity and uncover its deep significance for evangelism. In this episode, we explore the unique relationship between the three distinct persons of God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and how their unified essence shapes our approach to sharing th…

Join Brian and Special Guest Pastor Kirk Welch of Cornerstone Bible Church as they equip and educate you on the topic, "The Reliability of the Bible." This session delves into understanding the Bible by exploring the internal consistency of its messages. Together, we will uncover how the coherence of the Bible's teachings enhances its reliability, …

Brian, along with special guest Ben Keen, addresses the question, "Did Jesus Claim to be God?" They focus on the direct statements made by Jesus regarding his divinity. By analyzing the Gospel accounts, they aim to provide a deeper understanding of whether Jesus truly claimed to be God.By Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde

Brian unpacks the "Character Qualities of a Godly Leader" that he recently learned from his Seminary Class by Dr. Lofquist at STS. As an evangelist, being a godly leader is about embodying character qualities that reflect one's faith and values, inspiring others to grow, and positively impacting the lives of those they lead and proclaim the Gospel …

Brian and Jimmy discuss the need for evangelism to be taught in our local churches and the impact that it has for the local church to have a culture of evangelism. Lead me to it and I'll do it. Open a door and I'll walk through it. Give me someone today, dear Lord, that I might share my faith with.By Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde

Brian and Jimmy continue their discussion on J. Mack Stiles 10 things he longs to see in a Culture of Evangelism. https://9marks.myshopify.com/products/evangelism-by-j-mack-stiles?_pos=2&_sid=b1f1328ca&_ss=rBy Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde

Brian and Jimmy discuss 10 yearnings that J. Mack Stiles writes about in his book "Evangelism" on the Culture of Evangelism we all would like to see. https://9marks.myshopify.com/collections/9marks-publications/products/evangelism-by-j-mack-stilesBy Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde

Brian and Jimmy discuss what it looks like to disciple someone in the work of Evangelism.By Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde

Brian and Jimmy have a discussion over how or even if our testimony should be a part of our evangelism efforts. heartsforthelost.comBy Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde

Brian and Jimmy go through the Federal Holiday Calendar and spring to the gospel from those Holidays.By Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde

Brian and Jimmy are joined by Pastor Blake Gillen to have an open dialogue about how Evangelism should be done in and through the local church.By Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde

Brian and Jimmy are joined by Jeffery Rice and Haps Addison from Open Air Theology. We discuss the nuance of being outspoken Christian Evangelists and Apologists in a small town among a few other subjects. Check out the Open Air Theology YouTube channel at the link below. https://youtube.com/@openairtheology3783?si=jsQnr4M9Z4Okm_F2 Check out the Bi…

Brian and Jimmy examine the He Gets Us Super Bowl ad and break down the organizations "About Us" page. We discuss the difference between this and true evangelism.By Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde

Brian and Jimmy discuss evangelism from without to within in the Prison system and how to get involved in sharing the gospel to the incarcerated. https://www.prisonfellowship.org/By Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde

Brian and Jimmy discuss the last 3 Evangelistic styles or personality types that are outlined in the article Six Effective Evangelistic Styles.By Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde

Brian and Jimmy have and engaging discussion on the various "Personality" types on both sides of the evangelism conversation.By Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde

Brian and Jimmy discuss the incarnation and it's use in evangelism using an article from Desiring God, linked below: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/five-truths-about-the-incarnation Sponsor websites: https://newhearttreasures.com/ https://www.tractplanet.com/By Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde

Brian and Jimmy spend some time discussing 5 Myths of Hell. We use an article from Crossway: https://www.crossway.org/articles/5-myths-about-hell/By Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde

Brian and Jimmy discuss what heaven will really be like as many people we encounter on the street have misconceptions of what it will be like. We discuss the 8 myths from this article: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/let-go-of-lies-about-heavenBy Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde

Listen in for the second of two special guest episodes of NIH's All About Grants podcast! In this episode, host Dr. David Kosub invites NINDS's Building Up the Nerve co-host, Dr. Marguerite Matthews, and the Director of the Division of Biomedical Research Workforce at the NIH Office of Extramural Research, Dr. Ericka Boone, continues conversations …

With the Holidays coming up Brian and Jimmy decide to tackle what not to do around these opportunities and also a little of what to do to bring up the good news of Jesus Christ. https://youtu.be/XOQ6PihGZcc?si=aOmLLzrVUfCbOVkpBy Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde

Are you attending the Society for Neuroscience's Annual Meeting Neuroscience 2023? If you are, join us for a live episode of Building Up the Nerve in the form of a professional development workshop. "Building Up the Nerve" to Develop your NIH Training Application will take place Monday, November 13th, 2023, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM ET at the Washingto…

The fourth Season of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Building Up the Nerve podcast, where we discuss the unwritten rules, or “hidden curriculum,” of scientific research at every career stage. We know that navigating your career can be daunting, but we're here to help—it's our job! In our final episode of the season, we…

Brian and Jimmy have some fun throwing out random objections to Christianity and then answering those objections.By Jimmy Delossantos and Brian Ninde