Innovative Church Leaders Podcast

with Dr. Eric Bryant

Not Beyond Reach with Aaron Pierce Friday, December 12, 2025

In this episode of the Post-Christian Podcast,⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠interviews⁠ Aaron Pierce⁠, the International Mission Director of⁠Steiger International⁠, a global mission organization dedicated to mobilizing followers of Jesus to reach young people who would not walk into a church.Aaron shares insights on how church leaders can engage with young adults, particularly those who have deconstructed their faith. He emphasizes the importance of having a broken heart for the lost and the need for new strategies to connect with a post-Christian culture. The discussion also covers his book⁠Not Beyond Reach⁠ and outreach efforts at events like South by Southwest in Austin and the significance of building relationships through spiritual conversations.Aaron shares inspiring stories of transformation that highlight the power of faith and community engagement.Takeaways: 📲 Follow Us:Stay connected and never miss an episode!• YouTube: ⁠⁠@EricBryant777 ⁠⁠• Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357⁠⁠• Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn⁠⁠• Facebook: / ⁠⁠catalyzingcommunity ⁠⁠ • TikTok: / ⁠⁠ericbryant777⁠⁠ • LinkedIn: / ⁠⁠eric-bryant-397003172 ⁠🔔 Subscribe Share:If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow leaders and friends! Let’s continue helping church leaders reach people and make disciples in our increasingly post-Christian world.Key Moments withTimestamps:00:00 Introduction to Steiger International and Its Mission03:06 Engaging Young Adults and Deconstructed Faith06:08 Cultural Shifts and the Need for New Strategies09:04 Outreach Strategies at South by Southwest12:05 Building Relationships and Spiritual Conversations15:00 Inspiring Stories of TransformationDon't miss this enriching conversation with Aaron Pierce. Head over to ericbryant.org for additional resources and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes.#PostChristianPodcast #AaronPierce #NotBeyondReach #SteigerInternational #SxSW #EricBryant #ChurchLeadership #outreach #Discipleship #Evangelism #discipleship #ChurchHealth #Pastors #creativity #jesus #christianity #faith #faithinactionTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1789/29

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