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Here are eight real cards from the ENGAGE! deck: four Action cards, three Conversation cards, and one Wild card. Tap any card to open it full size and read the notes at the bottom.

Action cards

25 in the deck

Do something, then say why. Action cards get you out of your seat: buy someone a coffee, do an unexpected kindness, ask about the universe, or share a fact from history. Then they ask you to name Jesus as the reason.

ACTION! card, Love in Action, 1 point: do an unexpected act of kindness and tell them you did it because God has shown you so much love.
Love in Action1 pointDo an unexpected act of kindness and say God's love is the reason.
ACTION! card, A Brew of Hope, 2 points: buy someone a coffee and ask what they think happens after death.
A Brew of Hope2 pointsBuy someone a coffee and ask what they think happens after death.
ACTION! card, Cosmic Wonders, 3 points: ask someone who is all about science how the universe got its start.
Cosmic Wonders3 pointsAsk someone who loves science how the universe got its start.
ACTION! card, Truth in Time, 3 points: tell someone a historical fact about Jesus and ask what they think of him.
Truth in Time3 pointsShare a historical fact about Jesus and ask what they think of Him.

"But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves."

James 1:22 (ESV)

Conversation cards

19 in the deck

Ask a good question, listen well, and share the hope of Jesus. Conversation cards hand you a question worth asking, like what happens when we die or whether Jesus really rose, and help you answer with gentleness and respect.

CONVERSATION! card, Hope of Heaven, 1 point: ask what they think happens when we die.
Hope of Heaven1 pointAsk, "What do you think happens when we die?"
CONVERSATION! card, The Best News, 2 points: ask what they think the gospel means.
The Best News2 pointsAsk, "Have you heard the gospel? What do you think it means?"
CONVERSATION! card, Did Jesus Really Rise?, 3 points: walk through the evidence for the resurrection.
Did Jesus Really Rise?3 pointsWalk through the evidence for the resurrection and why it matters.

"Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person."

Colossians 4:6 (ESV)

Wild cards

3 in the deck · each worth 3 points

The boldest cards in the deck. They ask the most of you: name your friend's biggest objection, tell why you believe in two sentences, or share one true thing about God.

WILD! card, Flip the Script, 3 points: ask what their biggest objection to Christianity would be, then answer with gentleness and respect.
Flip the Script3 pointsAsk, "If you were a skeptic, what would be your biggest objection to Christianity?"

What's on every card

Every card is built the same way, so you always know where to look.

  • The challenge

    One clear thing to do or say.

  • Points

    The badge in the corner shows 1, 2, or 3.

  • When they push back

    A short apologetics note for the most common objection.

  • Scripture

    Bible references so you can read the passages for yourself.

  • Go deeper

    A trusted book or website for further study. See the full list.

All 47 cards

Every title in the deck, with its points.

Action cards (25)
A Brew of Hope (2) · Love in Action (1) · Cosmic Wonders (3) · The Good Book (2) · Divine Connection (1) · Ask Away (2) · Servant Heart (2) · Creation Speaks (3) · Doubt Questions (3) · Eternal Perspective (1) · Share a Verse (1) · Grace Bridge (2) · Evil Exists (3) · Why the Cross? (3) · God Loves You (1) · Encourage Them (1) · Is He Really There? (2) · Truth in Time (3) · Online Light (1) · Table Talks (3) · Design Details (2) · Give Gratitude (1) · Rescue Plan (2) · Welcome Home (1) · Direct Access (1)
Conversation cards (19)
Hope of Heaven (1) · Broken World (2) · Real Peace (1) · Power of Prayer (1) · What Is Sin? (2) · The Best News (2) · What About the Bible? (2) · Got Hope? (1) · Did Jesus Really Rise? (3) · Designed or Random? (2) · Second Chances (1) · Beauty from Brokenness (3) · Who Chooses? (2) · More Than Clouds (1) · God's Promises (1) · Faith Beyond Sight (2) · True Identity (2) · Where'd It Come From? (2) · What Is Life For? (2)
Wild cards (3)
Flip the Script (3) · This Is Why I Believe (3) · Speak Truth (3)

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