In this final episode of the Activated series, Nicole tackles the practical call to speak about your faith. She explores 1 Peter 3:8–16 and Colossians 4:2–6, offering a clear, scripturally grounded approach to sharing “the reason for the hope that you have.”

Nicole dives into the fears and hesitations many feel when talking about faith, emphasizing that every story is a miracle, no matter how dramatic or simple it might seem. She also highlights prerequisites for effective witness—like compassion, humility, and living a life that shines hope even in dark times. With tangible insights and relatable encouragement, this episode is a guide to confidently and gently living and sharing your testimony.

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🧠 Main Takeaways

• Every Story Matters: Your testimony is a miracle, whether it’s dramatic or quiet—God can use your story to inspire and invite others.
• Three Groups to Engage:
  • Those inside the faith
  • Outsiders curious about faith
  • Those opposed to the faith
• Prerequisites for Witness: Live with humility, compassion, sympathy, and love—these qualities create the context for hope to be visible.
• Be Ready to Answer: Scripture calls us to always be prepared to share the reason for our hope, with gentleness and respect.
• Practical Tips:
  • Be watchful and prayerful for open doors.
  • Let your words be gracious and seasoned with salt—speak truthfully, but with a spirit of kindness.
  • Focus on building relationships, not winning arguments.
• Little Actions Matter: Simple daily choices of kindness, patience, and listening are tiny seeds of hope that others notice.

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📜 Bible Verse References

• 1 Peter 3:8–16 – Living with compassion and readiness to answer about your hope
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• Colossians 4:2–6 – Conversations full of grace and wisdom
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• Matthew 5–7 – Foundations for living in the Kingdom of God
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