Platform or People? What Jesus Actually Modeled in Evangelism | Evangelism Is Easy Ep 8

Welcome to the Evangelism Is Easy Podcast, where we equip everyday believers to boldly share their faith and make disciples as a way of life—not just a ministry strategy.

In this episode, Pastor Chris sits down with Mike Gailes and Wells Brazda for an honest and convicting conversation about discipleship, faithfulness, and stewarding influence without losing sight of the one. Wells opens with a question he asks many evangelists: “Who is one person you’re discipling right now?”—a question that often exposes the tension between building a platform and tending to people’s hearts. This episode leans into the both/and: reaching the masses while remaining faithful to the individual.

Together, they challenge the idea that discipleship must be complicated or programmatic. Instead, discipleship is framed as family—organic, relational, and rooted in love. As Mike explains, the anointing isn’t found in striving or scale, but in genuine passion for people. Wells also shares personal testimony from his own journey, highlighting how discipleship shaped his life and ministry from the ground up.

The discussion closes with practical insight for evangelists and leaders whose ministries are growing, but who want discipleship to remain close, personal, and sustainable.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why platform should never replace personal discipleship
• The “Burden of the One” and how Jesus modeled it (Luke 15:3–7)
• How prayer, outreach, and discipleship fuel long-term faithfulness
• Why discipleship works best when it feels like family
• How we often overcomplicate what Jesus made simple
• Why the anointing flows from love for people, not performance
• Practical steps to keep discipleship relational as ministry grows

Action Step:
Ask the Holy Spirit, “What’s one place this week where I know God is asking me to step out?”
Give Him your yes—and let us know in the comments how it goes.

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