Legacies of Light: Frank Jenner

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Most people say they’re “perfectly fine,” even when the seams are splitting. We dig into why that response is so common, what Scripture says about the human heart, and how the Holy Spirit moves through simple, honest witness. Along the way, we get practical: a low-pressure way to mark your Bible for clear gospel conversations, how to handle deflection with grace, and why visible results aren’t the scoreboard that matters.

We talk about the quiet power of personal invitations—how most churchgoers first came because someone they knew asked. If you’ve ever felt like a bystander, this is your nudge toward being an ambassador. We trace seven reminders that steady your courage: relationships can be unfruitful, obedience outweighs outcomes, spiritual warfare is real, the true gospel exposes sin, pity should replace hostility, techniques matter less than trust in the Spirit, and Christ’s approval is the one guarantee that endures.

At the heart of the conversation is the moving story of Frank Jenner, a retired sailor in Sydney who asked one question for decades: If you died tonight, would you go to heaven? He saw no results, yet his faithful seed-sowing quietly reached sailors, pastors, missionaries, and leaders across continents. His legacy reframes success and reminds us that our job is to carry the light; God’s job is to open the heart. If you’re ready for practical steps, a stronger mindset, and a bigger view of what one simple question can do, you’ll feel equipped to make your daily path a George Street.

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