In Part One, we began with a simple question: how do we make our faith visible in a secular world without feeling that every expression of what we believe has to become a confrontation?

We looked at some of the everyday ways this can happen, through what we wear, what we share on social media and the content we create. If you are yet to read Part One, check it out here before continuing with Part Two.

But that is only part of the picture. Taking a stand is not just about being visibly Christian. It is also about what we do with the gifts God has given us, how we live when nobody is asking about our faith, and what we say when an opportunity to share it naturally presents itself.

So, picking up where we left off, let’s look at a few more practical ways we can make Christ visible.

Songs and releases

If you are involved in music or spoken word, making sure that at least some of what you put out represents your faith and beliefs is another way of making a visible, or in this case audible, stand.

It might sound obvious, but people who enjoy your work and follow what you release will inevitably encounter something of what you believe through it.

When we are privileged enough to have been given a ‘vocal gift’, surely it is worth considering how we can use it to nail our colours to the mast.

Let your light shine

Sometimes the brightest example of Christ in us is simply how we live.

Walking in integrity, honesty and love can speak incredibly loudly. In a world where kindness can sometimes feel in short supply, people notice when someone chooses to live differently.

We can show the love of Jesus through acts of kindness, care, patience and compassion. There is something powerful about allowing the presence of the Holy Spirit within us to be reflected in how we treat people.

Not every declaration of faith needs a microphone.

Tell people the ‘good news’

Standing on street corners with an A-frame hanging from my neck is not my idea of fun, although I’m sure there are people who do this diligently and successfully. It is simply not for everyone, and it certainly isn’t for me.

But sharing our faith does not have to look like that.

Simple declarations of faith and testimony can become part of everyday conversations. Telling someone what we believe does not have to feel intimidating or pressurising. Sometimes it is simply about speaking naturally about what matters to us and, where the opportunity arises, sharing the good news that Jesus paid the price for our sins on the cross so that we could be forgiven.

It is easier than you might think to allow faith to become part of everyday dialogue. The more naturally we do it, the less daunting it becomes. Before long, you might just find yourself becoming a true Kingdom agent. Or a Jesus activist!

Be peaceful and unapologetic

Religion, much like politics, can be a ‘hot’ topic. It can stir strong reactions and emotions, which is perhaps why so many of us avoid it in everyday conversations.

But talking about faith does not always have to begin with ‘religion’. It can begin with life, experience, faith and hope. Those are very human starting points and can lead to genuine questions and meaningful exchanges. In turn, those conversations may create opportunities to talk more specifically about Jesus, the Bible, salvation and eternity.

It doesn’t have to be ‘judgey’, antagonistic or argumentative. Debate can be healthy and constructive, particularly when we understand what we believe and why we believe it. But often, a simple story from our own experience will communicate far more than an argument ever could.

Taking a stand in a secular world can feel daunting. Fear of rejection, mockery or conflict can easily make us hesitate or remain silent. But as we have seen across both parts of this article, taking a stand does not always have to mean standing on a platform, entering a debate or making the loudest declaration in the room.

It can be what we wear. What we post. What we create. What we sing. How we treat people. What we say when an opportunity presents itself.

There are many ways to be visible in our Christianity and to communicate our faith proactively rather than passively. But perhaps we can agree on one thing: we have been given a voice, and we can use it to make a difference. We matter and we count.

So let’s support one another as we become a little bolder about who we are and what we believe. One day, we will get to see the fruit of what we dared to say, create, share and live out.

I don’t know about you, but I want to know that I did my best to fulfil the last instruction Jesus gave before He departed from this earth.

Brothers and sisters, united we stand… in faith, and in Christ.