Explaining Easter to Friends: A Conversation with Dan Paterson

Easter can feel like one of the best opportunities for evangelism but also one of the most intimidating. You might want to talk about Jesus, but then the questions come: Where do I even start? What should I say? What if I get it wrong? In this episode of the podcast, Tina Waldrom brings back a powerful rerun that breaks it down in a simple, practical way so that explaining Easter to friends doesn’t feel overwhelming, awkward or forced. Instead, it becomes a natural conversation grounded in real life. You’ll discover how to use thoughtful questions, how to explain the meaning of the cross and resurrection in everyday language, and how to hold both truth and hope together when sharing your faith. If you’ve ever wanted to grow in confidence in evangelism especially around Easter, this conversation will help you take that next step with clarity, courage, and love. In this podcast episode, you will discover that: The significance of Easter in the Christian faithHow to start conversations about Easter and faithAddressing doubts and questions about the resurrectionThe importance of asking diagnostic questionsResources for apologetics and faith questionsAnd more… WATCH THIS FULL VIDEO EPISODE WATCH SHORT VIDEO: Our Ability to Ask Good Questions is Indispensable Now *SUPPORT THIS PODCAST – BUY ME A COFFEE – MORE INFORMATION HERE. *OUR ONLINE LEARNING & COURSES Share Jesus Membership On Mission with God @Home (free sample) On Mission with God @Home (Full Course Details) 3 Day Evangelism Challenge *OTHER PODCAST EPISODES LINKED TO THIS How to Share Jesus at Easter This 2026 Justin Rouillon on Easterfest – How a Gospel Festival Shaped Toowoomba Ger Jones: Evangelism After Christendom (Reaching the Curious, Cautious & Cynical) How to Share Your Faith Like Jesus: Lessons from Pais Movement Founder Paul Clayton Gibbs *STAY CONNECTED TO DAN PATERSON AND QUESTIONING CHRISTIANITY QC Website QC Facebook QC Instagram QC YouTube Channel *GET THE LATEST INFORMATION FROM EVANGELISM IN AUSTRALIA Subscribe to EIA EIA Website EIA YouTube Channel EIA Instagram EIA Facebook Tina Waldrom on Facebook Tina Waldrom on Instagram Discussion Questions 1. What does Easter personally mean to me, and how would I explain it simply to a friend? Reflect on how you would describe the cross and resurrection in everyday language. Read: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 “Christ died for our sins… he was raised on the third day.” 2. How confident am I in explaining why Jesus’ death and resurrection matter? Which parts feel clear, and which parts feel difficult to explain? Read: Romans 5:8 “God demonstrates his own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” 3. Do I tend to speak first or listen first when sharing my faith? How can I use more questions to understand where others are coming from? Read: James 1:19 “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak.” 4. What questions could I ask to start a natural conversation about Easter? Think of 2–3 “diagnostic questions” you could use this week. Read: Colossians 4:5-6 “Be wise… make the most of every opportunity… let your conversation be always full of grace.” 5. How can I clearly communicate both truth and hope when I talk about Jesus? Am I balancing the reality of sin and justice with the hope of forgiveness and eternal life? Read: John 3:16-17 God sent His Son not to condemn the world, but to save it. 6. How do I respond when I don’t know the answer to a difficult question? Am I comfortable saying “I don’t know” and following it up later? Read: 1 Peter 3:15 “Always be prepared to give an answer… with gentleness and respect.” 7.Who is one person I can have a conversation with this Easter and what is one step I will take? Pray and act intentionally. Read: Matthew 28:19-20 “Go and make disciples of all nations…”