<![CDATA[Compassion Speaks]]>The silence of the Church in America has been marketed as compassion, but true compassion speaks into the darkness and becomes a beacon of light to those in the storm.

Jim Evans has been involved in bringing light into the culture for over 50 years. He has authored Compassionate Confrontation - A Christian Response to Post-Christian America and Hopeless in America - Finding and Anchor in the Cultural Storm.

Evans speaks from battlefield experience and gives practical encouragement to those who want to make a difference.

]]>jimevans.usRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 06:57:49 GMTWed, 31 Dec 2025 21:17:28 GMT60Jim Evans<p>The silence of the Church in America has been marketed as compassion, but true compassion speaks into the darkness and becomes a beacon of light to those in the storm.</p><p>Jim Evans has been involved in bringing light into the culture for over 50 years. He has authored Compassionate Confrontation - A Christian Response to Post-Christian America and Hopeless in America - Finding and Anchor in the Cultural Storm.</p><p>Evans speaks from battlefield experience and gives practical encouragement to those who want to make a difference.</p>episodicJim Evansjim.mbsc@yahoo.comno<![CDATA[Empower Young People]]>The conversation delves into the passion for truth, the significance of May 14th, the need for a Holy Spirit awakening, and the role of apologetics and worldview in shaping beliefs. Dr. Alex McFarland shares insights on these topics and emphasizes the importance of these themes in today's context.

CAMP CONTACT: www.equipretreat.org

BOOK ON APOLOGETICS: https://a.co/d/07GISiEe

REACH JIM EVANS: questions4jim@yahoo.com

]]>a02fe9d3-0dcb-4fc1-9677-bcd81651851bTue, 12 May 2026 18:57:55 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the passion for truth, the significance of May 14th, the need for a Holy Spirit awakening, and the role of apologetics and worldview in shaping beliefs. Dr. Alex McFarland shares insights on these topics and emphasizes the importance of these themes in today's context.</p><p>CAMP CONTACT: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.equipretreat.org" target="_blank">www.equipretreat.org</a></p><p>BOOK ON APOLOGETICS: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://a.co/d/07GISiEe" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/07GISiEe</a></p><p>REACH JIM EVANS: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:questions4jim@yahoo.com" target="_blank">questions4jim@yahoo.com</a> </p><p></p>no00:26:1413Empower Young Peoplefull<![CDATA[The Power of Light]]>Jim Evans explores the biblical call for Christians to be light in a dark culture, emphasizing the importance of speaking truth with love, facing consequences, and actively shining light to transform lives.
KEY TOPICS
Biblical call to be light in darkness
Consequences of speaking or remaining silent
Exposing evil deeds with love and truth
The fruit of light: goodness, righteousness, truth
Practical action items for Christians to shine light

Contact Info: Questions4Jim@yahoo.com
Website: JimEvans.us

]]>eafff2bd-3f05-4d2b-a97d-970dce7f0539Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:32:03 GMT<p>Jim Evans explores the biblical call for Christians to be light in a dark culture, emphasizing the importance of speaking truth with love, facing consequences, and actively shining light to transform lives.<br />KEY TOPICS<br />Biblical call to be light in darkness<br />Consequences of speaking or remaining silent<br />Exposing evil deeds with love and truth<br />The fruit of light: goodness, righteousness, truth<br />Practical action items for Christians to shine light<br /><br />Contact Info: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:Questions4Jim@yahoo.com" target="_blank">Questions4Jim@yahoo.com</a><br />Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://JimEvans.us" target="_blank">JimEvans.us</a></p>no00:20:1512The Power of Lightfull<![CDATA[Follower or Servant?]]>The conversation delves into the journey of salvation, transformation, and the challenges. It explores the concept of silence in the face of evil and the cool it down movement. Peter's denial and transformation, and his post-resurrection engagement are explored.

The challenge of advancing from being a Christ follower to a Christian servant that serves as Light in the culture on a daily basis.

]]>f446f6cb-4abe-485d-982c-7486570c6182Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:45:34 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the journey of salvation, transformation, and the challenges. It explores the concept of silence in the face of evil and the cool it down movement. Peter's denial and transformation, and his post-resurrection engagement are explored. </p><p>The challenge of advancing from being a Christ follower to a Christian servant that serves as Light in the culture on a daily basis.</p><p></p>no00:22:5111Follower or Servant?full<![CDATA[Stop Mutilating Children]]>The conversation delves into the challenge of silence in the face of evil and the impact of transgenderism on individuals. It also explores the struggles of transgender individuals, the detransition movement, and provides action items for Christians to address the issue.

Clhoe Cole's Channel: www.youtube.com/@choocole

]]>0a661173-b855-41f1-be66-461229810e89Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:49:02 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the challenge of silence in the face of evil and the impact of transgenderism on individuals. It also explores the struggles of transgender individuals, the detransition movement, and provides action items for Christians to address the issue.</p><p></p><p>Clhoe Cole's Channel: www.youtube.com/@choocole</p>no00:18:329Stop Mutilating Childrenfull<![CDATA[Are You Living THE Life?]]>The podcast explores the themes of living a God-conscious life, facing persecution, and the distinction between living a life and living THE life. It also delves into the challenges of facing uncomfortable situations and the importance of speaking the truth in the face of falsehood. The speaker shares personal stories and biblical references to illustrate these themes.

]]>549ceb06-2c7b-4eeb-992c-6c82d1cda495Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>The podcast explores the themes of living a God-conscious life, facing persecution, and the distinction between living a life and living THE life. It also delves into the challenges of facing uncomfortable situations and the importance of speaking the truth in the face of falsehood. The speaker shares personal stories and biblical references to illustrate these themes.</p>no00:37:209Are You Living THE Life?full<![CDATA[Chemical Baby Killing]]>The conversation with Carter Smith covers a range of topics, including the evolution of the pro-life movement, the Abolitionist stance, the process and effects of the abortion pill (RU 486), and the call to action for Christians and churches to address the issue of abortion.

]]>ab00fc9a-a4be-45aa-9280-f438eef9d12aTue, 31 Mar 2026 10:55:32 GMT<p>The conversation with Carter Smith covers a range of topics, including the evolution of the pro-life movement, the Abolitionist stance, the process and effects of the abortion pill (RU 486), and the call to action for Christians and churches to address the issue of abortion.</p><p></p><p></p>no00:32:487Chemical Baby Killingfull<![CDATA[Who Will Save the Babies?]]>The conversation revolves around the role of the church and volunteers in supporting the Coastline Women's Center and addressing the issue of abortion. Jeannie Smith shares her personal experiences and the impact of the ministry on women facing pregnancy crises. The importance of financial support and the church's involvement is emphasized.

]]>61e0ae86-bed8-4e06-8692-7ddb9f818b91Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:57:22 GMT<p>The conversation revolves around the role of the church and volunteers in supporting the Coastline Women's Center and addressing the issue of abortion. Jeannie Smith shares her personal experiences and the impact of the ministry on women facing pregnancy crises. The importance of financial support and the church's involvement is emphasized.</p>no00:18:256Who Will Save the Babies?full<![CDATA[The Source of Behavior]]>The episode explores the origins of behavior. The conversation emphasizes the importance of engaging with others about sinful behavior with the motive of helping them overcome sin and find freedom in Christ.

Takeaways

  • Behavior is influenced by a complex set of variables, including situations and tendencies.
  • Engaging with others about sinful behavior should be motivated by a desire to help them find freedom and life in Christ, not to judge or attack them.

]]>fba8bf5b-3e9f-4227-8c45-b718c1710a09Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>The episode explores the origins of behavior. The conversation emphasizes the importance of engaging with others about sinful behavior with the motive of helping them overcome sin and find freedom in Christ.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Behavior is influenced by a complex set of variables, including situations and tendencies.</li><li>Engaging with others about sinful behavior should be motivated by a desire to help them find freedom and life in Christ, not to judge or attack them.</li></ul><p></p>no00:12:085The Source of Behaviorfull<![CDATA[Confrontation or Capitulation?]]>The episode explores the themes of confrontation versus capitulation, emphasizing the importance of speaking the truth in a godless culture. It delves into the courage to confront, the consequences of confrontation, and the experience of God's intervention in unusual ways. The action item focuses on repentance and engaging in frank biblical discussions of current public behavior.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Confrontation vs. Capitulation
  • 05:25 God's Movement in Unusual Ways
  • 10:50 Experiencing God's Intervention
  • 19:08 Confrontation and Repentance
]]>63269e87-3ff4-4cdf-9312-dfd22e0f5970Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>The episode explores the themes of confrontation versus capitulation, emphasizing the importance of speaking the truth in a godless culture. It delves into the courage to confront, the consequences of confrontation, and the experience of God's intervention in unusual ways. The action item focuses on repentance and engaging in frank biblical discussions of current public behavior.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Confrontation vs. Capitulation</li><li>05:25 God's Movement in Unusual Ways</li><li>10:50 Experiencing God's Intervention</li><li>19:08 Confrontation and Repentance</li></ul>no00:21:464Confrontation or Capitulation?full<![CDATA[Let's Study this Together]]>This episode introduces a book and study guide that are tools to extend the topic of Compassionate Conversation into small groups and personal study.

Is it wrong to be a Christian radical? If the Bible says that ALL they that live godly lives WILL suffer persecution, what does that say about the American Christian?

]]>f1aeb45e-0694-43e9-9949-179381b42ff9Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>This episode introduces a book and study guide that are tools to extend the topic of Compassionate Conversation into small groups and personal study.</p><p>Is it wrong to be a Christian radical? If the Bible says that ALL they that live godly lives WILL suffer persecution, what does that say about the American Christian?</p>no00:21:343Let's Study this Togetherfull<![CDATA[The Cost of Silence]]>What is the cost of the church's silence in our nation? Is our "tolerance" and silence really compassion or cowardness and fear?

This episode serves as foundational to the episodes that follow which will speak more specifically about the controversial issues and topics we fail to address.

]]>024f516f-fed3-42ae-9947-329e681fd838Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>What is the cost of the church's silence in our nation? Is our "tolerance" and silence really compassion or cowardness and fear?</p><p>This episode serves as foundational to the episodes that follow which will speak more specifically about the controversial issues and topics we fail to address.</p>no00:26:572The Cost of Silencefull<![CDATA[Compassion Speaks]]>It's time Christians started talking about the elephants in the room. This episode introduces a new podcast that challenges the church's silence in the midst of cultural godlessness.

Jim Evans, the host, has 50 years of ministry history, including being imprisoned for opposing abortion, running for state office, working as a lobbyist, church planting, 30 years of mission work in Haiti and authoring two books on the topic of cultural Christianity.

]]>620fcf77-12ca-4889-9601-a2b1832276bcMon, 02 Mar 2026 21:37:10 GMT<p>It's time Christians started talking about the elephants in the room. This episode introduces a new podcast that challenges the church's silence in the midst of cultural godlessness.</p><p>Jim Evans, the host, has 50 years of ministry history, including being imprisoned for opposing abortion, running for state office, working as a lobbyist, church planting, 30 years of mission work in Haiti and authoring two books on the topic of cultural Christianity. </p>no00:11:441Compassion Speaksfull