The AC Podcast Dealing with Self Doubt: With Ed Newton
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Feb 6, 2026 Ed Newton, lead pastor in San Antonio and author of Why Not You?, shares how his unlikely upbringing and ministry shaped his message. He talks about growing up with deaf parents, stepping into evangelism, and the link between evangelism and discipleship. Conversations cover preacher’s remorse, battling self-doubt, and practical ways to reshape identity and confidence.
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15-Year-Old Conversion
- Ed Newton gave his life to Jesus at a Wednesday night Baptist prayer meeting on his 15th birthday after walking forward during the sermon.
- A deacon led him through the Romans Road and he was born again on October 17, 1990.
From Bible College To Traveling Evangelist
- Ed surrendered to ministry at 18, attended Bible college, and later preached unexpectedly at a youth conference where many kids got saved.
- He then spent 13 years traveling as an evangelist before becoming senior pastor in 2016.
Evangelism And Discipleship Are One
- Ed argues evangelism and discipleship are inseparable and mutually reinforcing practices in church life.
- Discipleship equips people to share the same message that was shared with them.
