January 7, 2026
Dear Friends,
This week two men prayed with me according to the pattern of Luke 18:13 & Romans 10:9.
The first is a former Catholic working for a pharmaceutical company in the Midwest US, and in his 30s. He wrote,
“Hi James, I was watching one of your YouTube videos and I saw your advertisement. I’d love to speak with you as I have many questions regarding Christ that I’ve been struggling with that I believe you are capable of explaining. Thanks, ________”
When asked if he believes in the resurrection of Jesus, he replied, “haven’t gotten that far.”
We met, and like many former Catholics, we was remarkably open to the truth. He is now set with daily reading of the scriptures and Bible study with Burt Brink.
The second was a young man who wrote:
“James, I heard your podcast tonight with Tucker and was inspired, like many other I suppose. I was engaged from start to finish by your conviction and strength of character. Today I got down on my knees and talked to God for maybe the first time. Thank you for sharing your spirit and helping me understand how to pray a little better. A little backstory, my youth is nearly as troubled as they come, divorced parents, being molested, my pain hidden by other gifts of God. I haven’t heard of a single person that could bear my truth and help me understand it and I’m wondering if you feel called to have a conversation with me about it. A little more basic details: —- years old, veteran, now college student. Hope to hear from you,_____”
When questioned, he knew nothing of the resurrection, had no understanding of Jesus’ parables, and was unaware of any other revelation in the Bible. He only knew what I had discussed on the Tucker Carlson podcast: https://youtu.be/I0InjvwBXTg
We met. I shared. He believed more fully and prayed with me. He is now in discipleship with Burt Brink.
Surely, people respond to the gospel regarding even tiny portions that they hear. As they hear more, they grow in understanding.
Acts 19:1–7
1 It happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the upper country and came to Ephesus, and found some disciples. 2 He said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” And they said to him, “No, we have not even heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.” 3 And he said, “Into what then were you baptized?” And they said, “Into John’s baptism.” 4 Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in Him who was coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” 5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking with tongues and prophesying. 7 There were in all about twelve men.
The Gospel truth: God often meets people where they are, then lovingly leads them into fuller truth through the proclamation of the gospel. The same happened with:
1. Apollos, Acts 18:24–26
2. Disciples at Ephesus, Acts 19:1–7
3. The Samaritans, Acts 8:5–17
4. The Ethiopian eunuch, Acts 8:26–39
5. Cornelius, Acts 10:1–44, Acts 11:14
6. The crowds at Pentecost, Acts 2:37–41
7. Paul himself, Acts 9:1–19; cf. Romans 10:2
God bless,
Jim Tour
