Finding meaning in daily acts of good | B. Tyler Ellis | TEDxWileyCollege

[@renniegabriel]

Questions are always so much more powerful than explaining something.

[@amberkemper3559]

This has been so big I'm my life these last few years and I keep passing it on to others!

[@MsKALI86]

Love this, used this in one of my messages with the youth group I lead...absolutely incredible we all were so blessed just to talk about the messiah for who he FULLY is- SAVIOR !!

[@CultureShaka]

That's cool to hear. Thanks!

[@lifereachintl702]

I really appreciate you and the way God has led you to share through allowing people to verbalise...big lesson for all of us!

[@CultureShaka]

My pleasure! Thank you.

[@yahya0510]

This is an awesome message of the gospel to the world, keep it up bro. May God transform lives as they listen to this message in simple terms

[@CultureShaka]

Thanks Yahya. I hope many people around the world come across this presentation!

[@Lingle-h1g]

THANK YOU, TYLER

[@CultureShaka]

You're welcome Jerry.

[@troywagner1835]

This perhaps the clearest 15 minute explanation of Christianity I have ever seen.

[@CultureShaka]

I only wish I'd had this clear understanding 25 years ago! God is patient! Thanks for watching, Troy.

[@IamALLinCoach]

I was not expecting this either. I look forward to following in your footsteps and asking a question and an invitation.

[@CultureShaka]

I'm glad you're accepting the challenge, JP! Keep me posted on your adventures and discoveries. Thank for watching!

[@challengecsuc]

It's amazing what can happen when you simply ask questions of others! Great talk!

[@CultureShaka]

Indeed! It truly is amazing. I love it! Thanks.

[@robrun10]

Nailed it, Tyler! You worked so hard on this and God has clearly been using you to bless others. Appreciate you, friend.

[@CultureShaka]

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to practice beforehand! Your feedback was helpful.

[@sbrettwhite]

Good words... well stated. I like the blend of sketches and interviews. My favorite line: @13:07 "Jesus came not to show the way to heaven based upon our merits, but to be the way to heaven based upon his merits."

[@CultureShaka]

That's one of my favorite lines too, Brett. I'm glad you liked the artwork too. Thanks!

[@williamlamb1477]

Thanks for reminding us that good wins every time.

[@CultureShaka]

You bet!

[@joshbtoad]

Great Job. I wish more of us had the courage to strike up conversations, but also the ability to just listen and let people talk to us!

[@CultureShaka]

It takes practice, Josh. I've learned a lot of things the hard way. In fact, I used to answer questions people weren't even asking. Ha! You're right about listening too!

[@souravchoudhury1893]

I did had unexpected adventure and discoveries after listening u Tyler and a more strong answer to how we r forgiven by God not out of fear or guilt but out of love and gratitude.

[@CultureShaka]

I'm encouraged to hear that message came through, Sourav!

[@mrjonathanpollock]

Such an interesting project and a really engaging way to interact with people. We often have skewed views on things like evangelism, and this approach demonstrates how we can treat people like people rather than questions to be answered or problems to be fixed.

[@CultureShaka]

Thanks Jonny.

[@MikeLiconaOfficial]

Excellent presentation, Tyler! I'll be sharing this!

[@CultureShaka]

Mike, I'm honored that you took the time to watch the TEDx. And thanks for sharing it with others!

[@lifecommunitychurchdundas4328]

Hey, Tyler, I just watched the video. Very well done! I really appreciated the way that you presented, which I think was very key. Sometimes people who present subject matter like this actually lose a hearing with a broad audience because they are more emotional and seem to appeal to convincing people of something as opposed to explaining or educating people about something in a mild manner. You did that very well!

[@CultureShaka]

Aloha! That's what I was going for, so I'm happy it came through that way. Thanks for watching and sharing your comment. Mahalo!

[@guitarmonkonator]

Great presentation! The art of asking questions is a skill I'm trying to grow in as I seek to understand other viewpoints. It amazes me how asking thoughtful questions can take the conversation from a defensive debate to a "let us explore this together and find what we might agree upon" interaction.

[@CultureShaka]

Well said, James. Seeking to understand others, and being open to learning something new is so important. Let's both keep at it!

[@jmk54]

Magnificent Work Tyler! - JeffK-TA

[@CultureShaka]

Mahalo

[@allanvanderley193]

Brilliantly presented - bravo!

[@CultureShaka]

I appreciate that. Thanks for watching, Allan.

[@jamesdangerfield284]

What great perspecitves!

[@CultureShaka]

Thanks James. I wish I'd had this perspective 20 years ago. God is patient!

[@joshuazito7567]

Very insightful and thought-provoking. Worth watching!

[@CultureShaka]

I'm so glad to hear it was worth your time. Thanks Josh!

[@patrickadam6295]

Well said, sir. Well stated!

[@CultureShaka]

Thanks Pat!

[@edwardjcrawford3111]

Thanks for sharing. Very interesting and love the message of Grace!

[@CultureShaka]

You're welcome Edward. I'm glad to hear that "grace" came through, even though I didn't use that word!

[@mauriziomingardi7099]

Good message Tyler!. I am sharing it on my Facebook page.

[@CultureShaka]

Wonderful. Thank you Maurizio.

[@GoTellJesusSaves]

Wow... That was amazingly insightful, interesting and encouraging. Thanks so much for sharing this!

[@CultureShaka]

Thanks for watching!

[@stinsonspeaks]

GREAT TALK! I spoke just before Tyler did this talk and I'm glad that I didn't have to follow this! lol. His original title was something like "Jesus is not just a role model" definitely suits the content better. But, as I told Tyler when I heard this live, I'll be sharing this video all the time. I really think churches and other Christian ministries can benefit from using this to train their outreach team. Great job Tyler. You killed it!

[@CultureShaka]

Darryll, I'm glad you spoke first too. Ha! But for a different reason. You set the tone that helped me get into my heart. You were inspiring and profound. Thanks for all your encouragement!

[@pastorbrunomoraes]

Jesus was the great exemple of making really nice questions, to give wonderful answers.. Great job Tyler. Portuguese subtitles it is very cool.

[@CultureShaka]

Yes! Jesus was incredible at asking questions! I'm glad you liked the subtitles too. There are some amazing volunteers out there using their gifts to benefit others. I'm grateful.

[@brianmills247]

Great Word!!!

[@CultureShaka]

I appreciate that Brian.

[@jpcooper07]

The questions are the answers

[@CultureShaka]

Thanks for watching!

[@sammygoris]

As humans, we are so used to this idea that we have to do good in order to be saved. Everywhere in life, this is the underlying, implied message: do good at work, get a pay rise. Be a good partner, and she'll/he'll like you, Be kind to others, and they'll be kind to you, and so on. And this is why the Gospel is so simple but so hard for us to believe. The gospel is literally too good to be true. God already loves you. Before and after you sin. On your best days and your worse days. God is the ultimate, unconditional loving father that has his arms wide open to receive you. And through that humbling perspective, we just can't help but live lives of gratitude, to forgive others, because of what Jesus did for us. Just read the lyrics to Amazing Grace.

[@CultureShaka]

Sounds like you've got a TEDx Talk inside you as well! Thanks Sammy!

[@earth_to_jordan__]

Interesting, very much enjoyed

[@CultureShaka]

Thanks for investing your time to watch it!

[@ryansidhom]

Really, really good!

[@CultureShaka]

Thanks Ryan

[@rickcochran8694]

It's easy to feel at a loss and not even engage in conversation because we think we must know all the right responses to the toughest questions people ask about faith. Tyler helps us see that we should approach this differently. Ask good questions, then be willing to listen intently. Why do I always try to make this about me, instead of being available and obedient and putting it in God's hands?

[@CultureShaka]

Rick, I can relate to the urge to not even enter the conversation in the first place. It sure is liberating and even FUN to ask questions. Unexpected adventures and discoveries await each person willing to do this!

[@daveleesenglish]

Well done 👍

[@CultureShaka]

Thank you Dave.

[@jerichomabansag7557]

Awesome! But what are the other 19 questions on his list??? I'm so eager to know. Thanks in advance. Hop this gets to the speaker.

[@LloydDobler123]

Interesting that the video title so dramatically mismatches with the content of the video. Great talk, Tyler!

[@CultureShaka]

I agree. It's very unfortunate. I wish they had used my original title, "Jesus Is Not A Role Model." Thanks for watching!

[@jpcooper07]

Boom-Shaka-Lakka!!!

[@CultureShaka]

Thanks.

[@JohnGuydon]

🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@CultureShaka]

John, your encouragement at the event made such a difference. I can't thank you enough.

[@zodlock485]

the people who disliked were repenting so hard they missed the like button

[@CultureShaka]

Thanks for watching.

[@VicusBass]

"Finding reasons to believe in God" pretty much goes against of what "belief" means. It's like the embarrassing Pascal wager, "I decide to believe in God cause it's safer". Well, if God exists and knows everything about it He just found out you're not a true believer

[@cbrooks97]

You misunderstand what "belief" means. Faith is not believing without evidence. Faith is trusting for the future based on what you know in the present.

[@CultureShaka]

@@cbrooks97 Thanks for your comment.

[@CultureShaka]

Thanks for watching, Vasile. How did you arrive at that conclusion regarding "belief"?

[@VicusBass]

@@CultureShaka Well, I was educated to be a believer and I struggled for years to simulate it until I decided you cannot force or fake being a believer. I suppose there are folks who became believers in for rational reasons, never met one. Thing is, if you're a rational man in Iraq which are the odds you're become a catholic, let's say? No, it's mostly geopolitics.

[@VicusBass]

@@CultureShaka and don't get me started on Pascal's Wager :)