The Word On The Street | Reformed Pastor Gives Street Evangelism a Try

In the pilot episode of "The Word on the Street," ordained Reformed pastor Chris Gordon steps out of the church and into the heart of Escondido, California, to engage with the community.
Title
The Word On The Street | Reformed Pastor Gives Street Evangelism a Try
Summary
In the pilot episode of "The Word on the Street," ordained Reformed pastor Chris Gordon steps out of the church and into the heart of Escondido, California, to engage with the community.
Published
Aug 9, 2025
Hosted By
Pastor Chris Gordon
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Show Notes

In the pilot episode of "The Word on the Street," ordained Reformed pastor Chris Gordon steps out of the church and into the heart of Escondido, California, to engage with the community. Pastor Gordon interviews a diverse group of people, from a local barber to a former gang member, to get their thoughts on Christianity and the church. Join him as he shares the gospel and has powerful conversations with Dave the barber, a former gang member and drug addict, 13-year-old Mason, Daniel from the Heart of Compassion Backpack Drive, James, and Daniel Morosko, an ex-convict who served 13 years in prison.

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction to The Word on the Street
00:04:38 - Interview with Dave the buff barber
00:12:00 - Recap and comments on the interviews
00:14:29 - Interview with a Mexican gang member and drug addict
00:19:25 - Interview with Mason the 13-year-old
00:26:50 - Interview with Daniel from Heart of Compassion
00:30:48 - Interview with James outside a department store
00:36:00 - Interview with Daniel Morosko, an ex-convict

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