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Lost Without Jesus: The Urgent Call to Seek the Perishing | Nate Ross
13 minutes Posted May 7, 2026 at 8:00 am.
Welcome & Intro
Episode Preview: Nate Ross
Speaker Introduction: Nate Ross
Anecdote: The Five B’s
Scripture Focus: Zacchaeus (Luke 19)
Key Verse: The Son of Man Came to Seek and Save (v.10)
What ’Lost’ Means — Perishing
Zacchaeus’ Life Before Jesus
Jesus’ Compassion & the Crowd’s Reaction
Compassion, Courage, and Conviction
Personal Story: Cancun Anniversary
Encounter: Bill and His Partner
Missed Opportunity & Burden to Share
Ruthie’s Courage: ’God Loves You’
Lesson: You Need a Deeper Conviction
Conclusion: ’Lost Without Jesus’ — Call to Seek
Outro & Podcast Close
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Nate Ross unpacks Luke 19 and the story of Zacchaeus to show that being "lost" means perishing, and that Jesus’ mission is to seek and save those who are dying spiritually.
Through personal stories—from praying in the Indiana Senate to an unexpected encounter in Cancun—Nate urges listeners to let conviction fuel compassion and courage in reaching the lost.