Paano Ko I-introduce si Jesus to Someone na Hindi Naman Religious?

May kaibihan ka. At sobrang importante siya sa'yo. And maybe at some point, you've asked yourself:

“Paano ko ba ma-i-share si Jesus sa kanya nang hindi siya ma-turn-off or "ma-weirdohan?”
"Hindi naman siya lumaki sa church."
"Wala din siyang interest to know more about religion."

Still, you hope to bring up your faith in a way that’s sincere, not uncomfortable.

Well, guess what? Hindi ka nag-iisa. A lot of us have the same dilemma. We want to insert Jesus in our conversations pero natatakot tayo na baka maging awkward or too "churchy". So here's a simple shift in approach: Instead of starting with deep theology or churchy terms, start with what they already know and care about.

Movies. Music. TikTok. Video games. Stories they love.

You’d be surprised how these things can lead to genuine, impactful conversations about Jesus. Pop Culture Isn't a Barrier - It Might Just Be A Good Starting Point Let’s be honest — mas alam pa siguro natin ang mga personal life ng mga artista kay sa Gospel ni John. But that doesn’t mean you can’t turn the conversation around. It just means you need to get creative in how you start.

Pop culture is actually full of themes Jesus taught about — things like sacrifice, redemption, love, purpose, and identity. Kapag na-connect mo 'yan sa Gospel, it'll sound more smooth, natural, and relatable. Here are a few examples to help you get started:

Start Where There's Connection
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The Chronicles of Narnia: When Aslan gives his life to save Edmund. It isn't just an emotional scene. It's also a reflection of how Jesus gave His life for us and defeats evil through love and sacrifice. Stories like these can help someone understand God's sacrificial love.

Mobile Legends: Every player has a unique role — and each one matters to win the game. Same with the church. In 1 Corinthians 12, it says we’re like one body with different parts — each with its own role and purpose. No one can do it all alone. We need each other. Sometimes, games like this can actually help us understand how God designed us to work together — not compete, but serve as one team.

Music: Take a song like “Araw-Araw" by Ben&Ben. Kahit love song siya, it echoes a deeper truth — the kind of love that reflects Christ’s unwavering commitment to us. Scripture reminds us in Lamentations 3: 22–23 that “the steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Jesus didn’t just express His love once at the cross — hanggang ngayon, araw-araw Niya tayong pinipili, hinahabol, at binubuhusan ng pagmamahal. His love is a covenantal, faithful love — no human love can come close to how deep and lasting His love truly is.

4 Ways to Connect Pop Culture Into a Faith Conversation
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1. Start with Shared Interests
Begin with what captures their interest — movies, music, video games, or shows. These interest often reflect what matters to them, and are full of deeper themes like love, sacrifice, purpose, or identity. Ask them what they love about it and why. Make sure you're listening well. Them opening up is already a big deal.

You can ask:
“Anong klaseng movies lagi mong binabalikan?”
“Sino favorite artist mo ngayon? Bakit bet mo siya?”
"Anong nilalaro niyo magkabarkada?"

2. Connect the Dots
Once the conversation's going, look out for ways you can make some simple connections.

"Alam mo yung P-pop girl group na BINI? Sobrang good vibes lagi ng songs nila — mapapasayaw ka talaga! Sana ganyan lagi, ‘no? Yung joy natin hindi lang nakabase sa mood o sa good day. Pero yun yung meron tayo kay Jesus — joy na hindi basta-basta nawawala. Iba talaga ‘pag sa Kanya galing."

"Napapansin mo ba sa TikTok or social media — ang daming biglang sumisikat overnight, all for one viral moment? Parang lahat naghahabol ng instant fame or validation. Pero alam naman natin, saglit lang ‘yon. Pero iba kay God. It’s not about going viral — it’s about finding real love, acceptance, and identity from the One who truly matters."

"Alam mo ‘yung line sa kantang 'Palagi' nina TJ at KZ na, “Pipiliin kong maging sa’yo”? Sobrang comforting, ‘di ba? Ganun din si God — pinili Niya tayo, at dahil dun, we get to choose Him too."

3. Start with a Story
Sometimes it helps sharing your own story or someone's life story to give an example.

"Ang galing ni Alex Eala, ‘no? Ang bata pa niya pero grabe — panalo na sa titles, record-breaker pa sa international tennis. What I admire about her is she stays humble, and she’s proud to be Pinoy! Nakaka-inspire ‘pag yung success ng tao, ginagamit nila for something bigger than themselves.

Pero what if that “something bigger” is Jesus? Imagine the impact if people saw that her strength and perseverance came not just from hard work, but from faith. Kasi at the end of the day, si God naman talaga yung nagbibigay ng gifts natin. So it only makes sense na sa Kanya yung glory."

4. Encourage Curiosity
You don't need to force the message — sometimes, asking the right questions is all it takes to keep the conversation going and lead to something deeper.

“Napansin mo ba na ang daming songs about being loved, fully known, or accepted?”
"Why do you think we’re so drawn to stories about sacrifice? I think that says something about what we’re all longing for.”

These questions don’t pressure anyone. In fact, they open space for a real conversation. Sometimes, that’s where curiosity starts — and where faith can begin to grow. We're Not Changing the Message—Just the Starting Point

By connecting faith to something familiar—like a movie, a song, or a real-life story—we’re not watering it down. We’re simply meeting people where they are. Just like Jesus did. Jesus used everyday stories to reveal deeper truths—so can we. What if that song they’ve been playing on repeat—or that show they’re hooked on—is already stirring something deeper in them?

So the next time you're chatting about pop culture, listen closely. That might be your moment. And when it comes—go for it.