If sharing your faith feels intimidating, here’s some encouraging news: you’re probably already doing it without realizing it. Many of us picture evangelism as a perfectly scripted salvation convo, a dramatic conversion story, or a confident Christian dropping Romans Road references like it’s nothing. (Shout out to those people. We love you, too.)
But for most of us? Sharing our faith looks incredibly… normal. It doesn’t always sound like a Bible study. It sounds like everyday life.
Here’s what real, ordinary testimony often looks like:
1. When you say, “I’ll pray for you,” and genuinely follow through
You didn’t preach a message, but you pointed someone to the God who listens, cares, and responds. That’s evangelism, expressed through compassion.
2. When you tell the truth about how you’re doing
Honesty is a form of testimony. You don’t need to pretend to be fine. Showing how Jesus meets you in your real life says more than perfection ever could.
3. When you mention church like it’s a normal part of your week
Not in a forced, “let me casually insert Jesus into every sentence” way, but simply because Christian community is part of your actual life. Normalizing faith opens the door for curiosity.
4. When you quote Scripture accidentally-on-purpose
Sometimes, Bible verses are just what you have in your toolkit for encouragement. The goal isn’t to “sound spiritual.” It’s to let God’s words shape your everyday conversations.
5. When you ask thoughtful questions instead of giving a mini-sermon
Evangelism isn’t about winning arguments. It’s about showing interest in someone’s heart the way Jesus did. Good questions honor people, build trust, and often lead to deeper spiritual conversations.
6. When your kindness surprises people
A gentle response when others expect sarcasm. Patience when someone is difficult. Encouragement when no one else bothers. Sometimes, the most powerful witness isn’t what you say, but in a life that quietly reflects Jesus.
7. When you share how God met you (even if you start with “This might sound weird…”)
Spoiler: 98% of testimonies begin with that line. You don’t need a rehearsed speech—just an honest story of how God helped you, healed you, convicted you, or comforted you. Casual stories have changed lives for centuries.
Sharing your faith isn’t about perfection; it’s about witness. When you talk about how Jesus has met you in real life, you’re doing what believers have always done. In Scripture, the people who told their stories weren’t polished, trained, or eloquent. They were simply people who encountered Jesus and couldn’t keep it to themselves. Kind of like those friends who try a new restaurant and won’t stop raving about it (except God-stories are a little more transformational than great tapas).
Want help sharing your story? Not even sure what your story is? That’s exactly why we created Go and Tell, a free PDF designed to help you reflect on what God has done in your life and share your testimony without pressure or performance.
Inside, you’ll get:
- simple reflection prompts
- two powerful Gospel encounters
- a step-by-step guide to shaping your testimony
- practical tips for sharing your faith with grace and confidence
Click here to download the free guide.
