Here are some ideas for helping Christians resonate to others so that eventually messages about Jesus can be worked in.
Sports figures resonate with some people.
Go online to find a subject or source that the person could relate to.
Use famous quotes from literature.
Use famous quotes from religious writings, for instance what did Solomon say?
In talking or writing say, by the way Dr. ___ (or other well known person) said this:
Experiences in your life that you couldn’t quite understand.
Jesus gives answers where there are no human answers.
Review Rick Warren’s book “The Purpose Driven Life”, a wonderful guide.
What do you think is your purpose here?
How do you explain the good things that happened in your life?
How does a person raised in the worst circumstances rise above it?
A lot of a Pastor’s work is with entry-level faith seekers.