Episode #217
Ep. 217 - The Seven Signs of John's Gospel
In this episode of Tell Me More , Dr. Wiles and Luke sit down with Raphel Anzenberger , executive director of the French Baptist Union of Canada , to explore evangelism, Scripture engagement, and what the kingdom of God is doing in a highly secular context. -- Watch the sermon Here: https://youtu.be/sXMS1CN62pI Listen to the Sermon here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/55bf5818 Download the Sermon Notes from Raphel: https://www.fbca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/7-signs-of-John-method.pdf Raphel begins by sharing his background—from growing up in Strasbourg, to mission work in Chad, to partnering with Christian communities across Europe and now serving in Quebec . He helps listeners understand how French-speaking Canada represents an under-evangelized environment, and why the church there is learning to communicate the gospel with clarity and courage in a culture where faith is often challenged, misunderstood, or dismissed. A major focus of the conversation is Raphel's approach to reaching people who believe they already know what Christianity is—yet have not encountered its claims through the primary sources . Drawing from his sermon on John’s Gospel and the “Seven Signs” , he explains how beginning with the person and words of Jesus can reframe people’s assumptions—especially when the gospel confronts secular narratives at their foundation. The episode also highlights themes of “flourishing” in community life, the importance of faithfulness in minority contexts, and the upside-down nature of the kingdom—where real spiritual fruit often grows not through cultural power, but through service, urgency, and Jesus-centered discipleship . Whether you’re asking “How do we do evangelism in a secular age?” or “How do we cultivate a living, Scripture-shaped church?” this conversation offers practical insight, biblical grounding, and encouraging perspective for the journey ahead.
