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Interviews and messages designed to help you understand, apply and teach the Bible with power and clarity to this generation.
Efficacious means the "ability to produce the intended result". When used to describe the Word of God it means that when God speaks it has transformative power, and it results in the transformation of the believer, both from death to life and in progressing in holiness.
Dr Jeremy Kimble believes in the efficacy of the Scriptures and has written a helpful book that both explains and argues for the efficacy of God's Word, and then gives VERY practical applications to the life of the Christian, the counsellor, the parent, the leader and the preacher. In this conversation, Jeremy speaks about an arresting sermon that he heard as a young man, and the transformative impact it had on him, and then goes on to answer questions about the necessity of preaching, the MIM and the MIT of sermon preparation and delivery and plenty of on-the-ground practical advice and encouragement.
"The amazing thing is that everyone who reads the Bible has the same joyful thing to say about it. In every land, in every language, it is the same tale: where that Book is read, not with the eyes only, but with the mind and heart, the life is changed. Sorrowful people are comforted, sinful people are transformed, peoples who were in the dark walk in the light. Is it not wonderful to think that this Book, which is such a mighty power if it gets a chance to work in an honest heart, is in our hands today?" - Amy Carmichael
Dr. Jeremy Kimble is Associate Professor of Theology at Cedarville University. He is passionate about teaching college students and graduate students the truth of God’s Word. His hope is that through his courses, students will grow in their love for God and others, rightly understand the grand narrative of Scripture, and apply theological truths to everyday life. He is committed to teaching in the classroom, mentoring students in smaller settings, and speaking in churches, camps, and conference settings. He served in pastoral ministry for eight years prior to his time at Cedarville. Academic interests include biblical and systematic theology, ecclesiology, hermeneutics and homiletics, discipleship, and spiritual growth, and fun interests include family time, hiking, biking, and reading.
Resources Mentioned:
Behold and Become: Reading Scripture for Transformation - Jeremy Kimble: https://www.kregel.com/jeremy-m-kimble/behold-and-become/
He is Not Silent - Al Mohler: https://www.moodypublishers.com/he-is-not-silent/
Knowing God - J.I. Packer : https://www.crossway.org/books/knowing-god-hcj/
Recommended Episodes:
Ray Ortlund: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2023/7/11/leaving-behind-our-hidden-shame-for-his-glorious-grace-ray-ortlund
Don Sunukjian: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/7/19/oral-clarity-and-establishing-relevance-by-rummaging-through-peoples-lives-with-don-sunukjian
Uche Anizor: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/6/7/overcoming-congregational-apathy-uche-anizor
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The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/
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This message and panel discussion is from the 2022 CGN Pastors and Leaders Conference, held in the serene backdrop of Costa Mesa, California. Tony Clark, a seasoned voice in ministry, imparts a powerful call to fellow leaders, emphasizing the importance of faithfully delving into the context of each scripture passage while also weaving it into the grand narrative of the Bible – the gospel of Jesus Christ. Following Tony's resonant insights, a dynamic panel featuring Jeff Gipe, Brenda Leavenworth, and Mike Neglia takes the stage, engaging in a candid conversation to address audience questions on practical sermon application, homiletical techniques, and the art of captivating communication (AKA how to not be boring)
Recommended Episodes:
The long awaited Tony Clark interview! : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2023/2/14/practical-application-is-far-too-important-for-you-to-leave-it-out-tony-clark
Ray Ortlund 1st interview : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/8/18/how-gospel-preaching-creates-gospel-culture-ray-ortlund
Ray Ortlund 2nd interview : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2023/7/11/leaving-behind-our-hidden-shame-for-his-glorious-grace-ray-ortlund
Sam Allberry : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/9/21/embodied-preaching-sam-allberry
For information about our upcoming training events visit ExpositorsCollective.com
This episode is sponsored by "You're Not Crazy Gospel Sanity for Weary Churches" the latest bookBy Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry
https://www.crossway.org/books/youre-not-crazy-tpb/
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/
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This message and panel discussion is from the 2022 CGN Pastors and Leaders Conference, held in the serene backdrop of Costa Mesa, California. Tony Clark, a seasoned voice in ministry, imparts a powerful call to fellow leaders, emphasizing the importance of faithfully delving into the context of each scripture passage while also weaving it into the grand narrative of the Bible – the gospel of Jesus Christ. Following Tony's resonant insights, a dynamic panel featuring Jeff Gipe, Brenda Leavenworth, and Mike Neglia takes the stage, engaging in a candid conversation to address audience questions on practical sermon application, homiletical techniques, and the art of captivating communication (AKA how to not be boring)
Recommended Episodes:
The long awaited Tony Clark interview! : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2023/2/14/practical-application-is-far-too-important-for-you-to-leave-it-out-tony-clark
Ray Ortlund 1st interview : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/8/18/how-gospel-preaching-creates-gospel-culture-ray-ortlund
Ray Ortlund 2nd interview : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2023/7/11/leaving-behind-our-hidden-shame-for-his-glorious-grace-ray-ortlund
Sam Allberry : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/9/21/embodied-preaching-sam-allberry
For information about our upcoming training events visit ExpositorsCollective.com
This episode is sponsored by "You're Not Crazy Gospel Sanity for Weary Churches" the latest bookBy Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry
https://www.crossway.org/books/youre-not-crazy-tpb/
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/
Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective
Let's go on a journey that bridges the spiritual and secular realms of communication. Join us for a thoughtful and self-reflective exploration as we think about the true meaning of effective preaching, drawing inspiration from an unexpected source – Toastmasters. In this thought provoking episode, we are joined by Nick Harvey, Young Adult leader at Calvary Chapel Santa Maria, who reveals the treasures of merging Spirit dependent teaching with the art and craft of public speaking.
Prepare to uncover timeless techniques that transcend boundaries, allowing you to captivate hearts and minds. Discover the profound impact of purposeful gestures (what on earth are we supposed to do with our hands, anyway?) the artful elimination of filler words, and the transformative beauty of a well-placed pause.
Beyond the pulpit, our conversation also extends guidance to bivocational ministers, helping make the most of limited hours, and giving time to overlapping realms of responsibility.
Nick Harvey has been a bi-vocational bible teacher and speaker for 25 years. Nick has spent time learning to rely on the Holy Spirit in teaching and not his own ability. He is passionate about teaching the technical side of preaching and speaking to groups, no matter how large or small.
Resources Mentioned:
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.: https://www.toastmasters.org/
How Toastmasters Can Help a Preacher - Shawn Nelson : https://nelson.ink/how-toastmasters-can-help-the-preacher/
For information about our upcoming training events visit ExpositorsCollective.com
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/
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The Bible holds its greatest meaning and richness when interpreted through the lens of Jesus-shaped goggles, revealing its Main Character and guiding us towards explicitly Christian sermons. It is through this transformative perspective that the profound wisdom of the scriptures emerges, showcasing how each passage, story, and verse converges to illuminate the life, teachings, and grace of Jesus. Nick Cady and Mike Neglia joined forces to lead an enlightening workshop the picturesque setting of Boise Idaho. Their mission was to equip attendees with the tools to deliver Gospel-centered sermons that resonated with the essence of the gospel from any part of the Bible.
Throughout the event, participants immersed themselves in a captivating atmosphere of learning, exploration, and revelation. They learned to discern the gospel's truth and significance in every page of the Bible, discovering how its messages beautifully interweave with the redemptive narrative of Jesus Christ. With eloquence and expertise, the speakers showcased the power of preaching with authenticity, relevancy, and heartfelt conviction. Participants were encouraged to connect biblical truths with the real-life experiences and struggles of their audience, bridging the gap between the ancient texts and contemporary challenges. The ultimate goal was to point people towards the transformative power of the gospel, urging them to embrace the profound love, redemption, and grace found in Christ. As the event concluded, the attendees left equipped and inspired to proclaim the gospel from every passage, impacting lives and transforming hearts with the eternal truth of Jesus's love.
Recommended Episodes:
How to Preach Christ from Every Text: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/3/26/episode-40-how-to-preach-christ-from-every-text
Heralding the Voice of Christ - Glen Scrivener : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/5/18/heralding-the-voice-of-christ-glen-scrivener
Showing the Gospel in All of Scripture: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/10/7/showing-the-gospel-in-all-of-scripture-char-brodersen-pete-nelson-mike-neglia
Is it a stretch to say that everything in the Bible points to Jesus? -
https://anchor.fm/theologyforthepeople/episodes/Christ-Centered-Hermeneutics---Part-1-Is-it-a-stretch-to-say-that-everything-in-the-Bible-points-to-Jesus----with-Mike-Neglia-e17q0sd
Responding to Objections to Christ-Centered Hermeneutics: https://anchor.fm/theologyforthepeople/episodes/Christ-Centered-Hermeneutics---Part-2-Responding-to-Objections-to-Christ-Centered-Hermeneutics---with-Mike-Neglia-e18563k
For information about our upcoming training events visit ExpositorsCollective.com
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Most of the time we think of the sermon preparation journey as one that starts at the desk and ends in it's delivery, but Justin Thornton invites us to peel back one more layer and start with the heart.
He is the author of the book "The Preacher" which is a comprehensive guide from heart to pulpit. It will take you on a journey starting from what the heart should look like, to the basics of hermeneutics and exegesis, to homiletics and eventually delivery. It is for the seasoned preacher and the seasoned preacher trying to train up a team of new preachers.
In this conversation Justin speaks about the dynamics of being a guest speaker, the difference between owning words and simply renting them, and how we can seek after the anointing of God upon our messages, and our lives.
Read more about Justin's book (and purchase a copy) here: www.thePreacherBook.com
Justin Thornton is a child of God desperate for Jesus. He is married to Adreanne and is a father to Anabelle(12), J.D.(10),Selah(6) and Judah(1mo). He works as a Director of Multiplication with the Christian and Missionary Alliance. He has planted two churches and is passionate about multiplication and the future of Church Planting. He is also the author of “The Preacher. A Comprehensive Guide from Heart to Pulpit”. Their family lives in Toledo, OH and as a family hope to join in God’s plan of mobilizing a multiplication movement.
Recommended Episodes:
Is it possible to be TOO vulnerable in the pulpit? - Josh White : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2023/5/23/is-it-possible-to-be-too-vulnerable-in-the-pulpit-josh-white
Addressing Felt Needs - Angela Thornton : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/9/6/addressing-felt-needs-without-neglecting-the-meaning-of-the-text-with-angie-thornton
Experiential Preaching - Joe Thorn : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/30/experiential-preaching-nerves-and-leadership-lab-joe-thorn
Register for our Indianapolis, Indiana Preacher Training event here: https://expositorscollective.regfox.com/expositors-indianapolis
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The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/
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Join us in this heart-searching and thought-provoking podcast episode as we dive into the essence of spiritual leadership with Marcus Honeysett! After discussing some of the technical issues of preaching and the opportunities that the pulpit has for shaping a culture of truth and love, Mike and Marcus then speak about the limitations of the pulpit, and the importance of imitation and emulation in the life of a spiritual leader.
Discover why the character of a preacher outweighs mere competencies, and how imitation and emulation play vital roles in shaping effective leaders.
Marcus also helps us explore power dynamics and how to foster a healthy atmosphere of accountability within a church context, and the value of not only having healthy church policies and procedures, but how to communicate them to the members of the church congregation.
If you're passionate about personal growth, spiritual leadership, and creating a positive impact within your faith community, this podcast is a must-listen!
Marcus is founding director of Living Leadership. There is nothing he enjoys more than encouraging and nurturing church leaders. His books include Powerful Leaders? (IVP, 2022), Finding Joy (IVP, 2005), Gospel Centred Preaching (Good Book Company, 2014) and Fruitful Leaders (IVP, 2011). Marcus is married to Ros and they have one son.
www.livingleadership.org
Twitter @marcushoneysett
Resources Mentioned:
Leadership Commitment Scheme : https://www.livingleadership.org/commitments
Powerful Leaders?: How Church Leadership Goes Wrong and How To Prevent It: https://ivpbooks.com/powerful-leaders
Gospel Centred Preaching: Becoming the preacher God wants you to be by Tim Chester and Marcus Honeysett https://www.thegoodbook.com/gospel-centered-preaching
Recommended Episodes:
Preaching God's Grace to the Disgraced - Justin Holcomb: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/12/20/preaching-gods-grace-to-the-disgraced-with-justin-holcomb
Battling Pride in the Heart of the Preacher- Tim Chaddick, Clay Worrell, Nick Cady https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/8/16/battling-pride-in-in-the-heart-of-the-preacher-panel-discussion-with-dominic-done-clay-worrell-nick-cady-amp-tim-chaddick
Preaching through Tension and Division: Julius Kim & Paul Hoffman : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2023/6/6/preaching-through-tension-and-division-with-matthew-kim-paul-hoffman-and-mike-neglia
Self Absorption is the Death Knell to Faithful Preaching - Paul LeBoutillier : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/12/6/self-absorption-is-the-death-knell-to-faithful-preaching-with-paul-leboutillier
Register for our Indianapolis, Indiana Preacher Training event here: https://expositorscollective.regfox.com/expositors-indianapolis
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Trauma, Crisis and Brokenness are part of the human experience and as pastors, disciple-makers and Bible teachers we need to be aware of how God's Word and God's Spirit empower us to listen well, speak carefully and actually HELP people. Krista Fox speaks about her experience as a missionary in in the Amazonian region of Brazil in Belem, Para working with individuals involved in prostitution, sex trafficking and refugees. She is the founder of Applied Care for Trauma which partners with other organizations, churches, and mission fields to equip Christians to work with brokenness and trauma in their people.
Krista is originally from Denver, CO where she served in ministry with their first church plant until they left for the mission field. She and her family, her husband Kyle of 21 years and their 2 sons, lived and served as missionaries in the Amazonian region of Brazil in Belem, Para for 8 years. She and her husband planted Calvary Chapel Belém where Krista also served as the women’s ministry leader as well as developed and led the Proverbs 24:11 ministry (a ministry dedicated to individuals involved in human trafficking and prostitution). Krista and her family have currently transitioned from the missions field to Southern California.
Krista has been involved in ministry for over 16 years. She has a masters degree in counseling and is currently pursuing her doctorate’s degree in Counseling:Traumatology. Her heart’s desire is to see the hurt healed and walking with the Lord. She is currently developing a new ministry, Applied Care for Trauma (ACT), which offers trainings and encouragement to churches/ministries who desire to counsel/discipline the hurting people in their care in a Biblical, practical and effective manner.
Resources Mentioned:
The White Umbrella : Walking with Survivors of Sex Trafficking - Mary Frances Bowley
https://www.amazon.com/White-Umbrella-Walking-Survivors-Trafficking/dp/0802408591
Community-Based Psychological First Aid: A Practical Guide to Helping Individuals and Communities during Difficult Times - Gerard Jacobs https://www.amazon.co.uk/Community-Based-Psychological-First-Aid-Individuals-ebook/dp/B01GW5XP9O
What NOT to say to a survivor of assault - Justin Holcomb
“I know how you feel.”
“I understand.”
“You’re lucky that ____________ didn’t happen.”
“It’ll take some time, but you’ll get over it.”
“Why don’t you tell me more details about what happened?”
“Don’t worry, it’s going to be all right.”
“Try to be strong.”
“Out of tragedies good things happen.”
“Time heals all wounds.”
“It was God’s will.”
“You need to forgive and move on.”
“Calm down and try to relax.”
“You should get on with your life.” Visit https://www.netgrace.org/resources/what-to-say-to-a-victim for the complete article
Recommended Expositors Collective Episodes:
Justin Holcomb on preaching and care for those who have survived sexual assault: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/12/20/preaching-gods-grace-to-the-disgraced-with-justin-holcomb
Preaching Hope In Darkness - Karen Mason and Scott Gibson : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/1/12/preaching-hope-in-darkness-karen-mason-and-scott-gibson
Recommended Episodes:
Riley Taylor's groundbreaking and exemplary message on homiletics: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/8/14/episode-8-seven-lessons-on-homiletics
Mike Neglia on Christ Centred Preaching: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/5/10/preaching-gospel-centered-sermons-mike-neglia
Jon Tyson : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/12/21/theology-that-cannot-be-dismissed-power-that-cannot-be-denied-jon-tyson
Bryan Chapell: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/9/13/pulpit-flourish-vs-pastoral-care-with-bryan-chappell
Teaching the Bible to Real People - John Whittaker https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2023/1/3/teaching-the-bible-to-real-people-with-john-whittaker
For information about our upcoming training events visit ExpositorsCollective.com
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Kieran Lenahan believes that so much of who we become is influenced by what we allow our minds to dwell on. He has prioritised scripture memorization as a spiritual discipline which is allowing his mind to consistently and rhythmically come back to the truth of God's Word again and again. He shares with Mike a story of when his life was directed and a decision was clarified for him through a memorised passage from Deuteronomy and they speculate on ways in which a church community, which is memorizing the same scripture passages might greet each other, and how the preaching (and discipleship) ministry could be enhanced.
Kieran has developed a text-message based scripture memorization system that has served him and his community called Malachi Daily; to sign up (for free) visit https://malachidaily.com/?via=expositor-s-collective
Kieran Lenahan is a husband, foster/adoptive dad to 2 toddlers and an entrepreneur working at the intersection of entrepreneurship and spiritual formation.
He's a coach to faith driven entrepreneurs and the co-founder of Malachi Daily, a subscription service that helps Jesus followers memorize 1 passage of Scripture a week and learn its context, via text messages.
When he’s not working, you can find him on the basketball court, in a body of water or spending time with his family.
“And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man.” (Luke 2:52, ESV)
“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; for the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.”
Psalm 1:1-6
Recommended Episodes:
Jonathan Pennington on the benefits of scripture memorization (and the Sermon on the Mount) https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/7/12/the-preaching-style-of-jesus-with-jonathan-pennington
Dave Sylvester on meditation and contemplation during his sermon preparation process: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/10/1/episode-67-the-preachers-meditation
Suzy Silk in Biblical Meditation: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/7/5/seeing-christ-responsibly-in-the-old-testament-suzy-silk
For information about our upcoming training events visit ExpositorsCollective.com
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/
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Mentorship or coaching from an older, wiser, more experienced preacher is a crucial ingredient if you want to grow in your personal study and public proclamation of Gods word. This episode features a testimonial of gratitude from Clay Worrell highlighting some of the leaders who took time out of their schedule to invest in him, as well as advice to those who are seeking out a mentorship relationship. After his talk he is joined on stage by Tucker Maile, Brian Brodersen and Troy Drake to answer questions from the audience. We hope that this is an encouragement to seek out a mentor, or to be a mentor to someone else.
Register for our August 11-12th Temecula, California training event here: https://expositorscollective.regfox.com/expositors-collective-temecula
Register for our Oct 27-28 Indianapolis, Indiana training event here: https://expositorscollective.regfox.com/expositors-indianapolis
Related Expositors Collective Episodes:
Mentorship Exemplified: Testimonials from 11 former guests on the show highlighting the mentors in their lives: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/10/25/mentorship-exemplified
Mentorship Q+A Panel featuring Ray Bentley, Brian Brodersen, Pilgrim Benham, Shawn Stone and Kellen Criswell https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/11/4/episode-72-preaching-mentorships-qa
Mike Payne on Mentorship (with Hungarian translation!) : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/12/8/the-value-of-preaching-mentorships-michael-payne
John Hwang on Preaching Mentorships (with Q+A Panel) https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/8/30/preaching-mentorships-with-john-hwang-panel-discussion
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/
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Ray Ortlund speaks with Mike about his Sunday morning routine, that consists of prayer and “major surgery” on his sermon manuscript, as well as an explanation of what his new post as a Canon Theologian and Catechist actually entails. The majority of the conversation is spent speaking about the power of the gospel to overcome hidden shame and lead people into the glorious freedom of the grace of Christ.
Ray’s latest book “The Death of Porn : Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility” is published by Crossway and is available everywhere. Pornography may seem inescapable, but God can free us from its destructive power. The gospel replaces the dehumanizing lies of pornography with this surprising truth: God created us as royalty. How then can we reclaim our God-given identity to take a stand against—and ultimately starve—the predatory porn industry?
At the conclusion of the interview Ray gives advice on how to reach 71 years old and not just remain faithful to Christ, but flourishing in relationship with Him and loving Him more than ever.
Ray Ortlund is the President of Renewal Ministries, the Pastor to Pastors at Immanuel Church Nashville, and a Canon Theologian with the Anglican Church in North America. He is the author of several books, including the Preaching the Word commentaries on Isaiah and Proverbs and Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel. He is also a contributor to the ESV Study Bible. Ray and his wife, Jani, have been married for nearly fifty years.
Resources mentioned:
The Death of Porn: https://www.crossway.org/books/the-death-of-porn-tpb/
Ray’s Journey into the Anglican Communion: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/ray-ortlund/its-been-a-journey/
Oswald Chambers: https://utmost.org/
You’re Not Crazy podcast (Featuring Sam Allberry) : https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/youre-not-crazy/
How Ray Ortlund became a Foster Father to a generation of Church Planters:
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/how-ray-ortlund-became-foster-father-to-a-generation-of-church-planters/
Suggested Episodes:
Ray Ortlund 2020 interview : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/8/18/how-gospel-preaching-creates-gospel-culture-ray-ortlund
Sam Allberry : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/9/21/embodied-preaching-sam-allberry
Brian Brodersen: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/12/26/episode-27-to-use-notes-or-not-to-use-notes-that-is-the-question
For information about our upcoming training events in Indiana visit ExpositorsCollective.com
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/
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On the Expositors Collective podcast we equip and encourage the next generation of Bible teachers and expositors. In this episode, recorded during the final session of our Boise Idaho training event, we are privileged to have Pastor Tucker Maile share his personal journey of overcoming reluctance and experiencing God's empowering presence in preaching. Join us as we dive into Isaiah 40 and explore how these timeless truths resonate with the next generation of expositors.
We hope that Pastor Tucker Maile's personal journey and insights have encouraged and equipped you as you pursue your calling as a Bible teacher and expositor. Remember to rely on God's empowerment, trust in His provision, and engage in a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about faithfully proclaiming His Word. Stay tuned for more episodes where we continue to equip and empower the next generation of expositors.
Isaiah 40: 6-8 The voice said, “Cry out!” And he said, “What shall I cry?” “All flesh is grass, And all its loveliness is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades, Because the breath of the Lord blows upon it; Surely the people are grass.The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”
Tucker Maile spent four years heading the Kingdom Collective, post-college-age fellowship, before assuming his current position as Lead Pastor of Calvary Boise. “I love teaching people about God, encouraging them in their day-to-day life, and inspiring them to know Jesus better. Our God is the author of everyone’s walk of faith and I love to hear the stories of all He is doing in and through the people I’m privileged to serve.”
Recommended Episodes:
Getting your Sea Legs and Finding your own Voice - interview with Tucker Maile : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/10/3/getting-your-sea-legs-and-finding-your-own-voice-with-tucker-maile
Nick Cady on Sermon Outlines: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/9/10/episode-64-
Paul Leboutillier on Practical Tips for Bible Teachers : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/11/29/six-practical-tips-for-bible-teachers-with-paul-leboutillier
Our next in-person Training Weekends for men and women of all ages will be in Temecula, California on August 11-12th and in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 27-28, 2023. In this interactive seminars, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships. Register at https://www.expositorscollective.com/
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On the Expositors Collective podcast we equip and encourage the next generation of Bible teachers and expositors. In this episode, recorded during the final session of our Boise Idaho training event, we are privileged to have Pastor Tucker Maile share his personal journey of overcoming reluctance and experiencing God's empowering presence in preaching. Join us as we dive into Isaiah 40 and explore how these timeless truths resonate with the next generation of expositors.
We hope that Pastor Tucker Maile's personal journey and insights have encouraged and equipped you as you pursue your calling as a Bible teacher and expositor. Remember to rely on God's empowerment, trust in His provision, and engage in a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about faithfully proclaiming His Word. Stay tuned for more episodes where we continue to equip and empower the next generation of expositors.
Isaiah 40: 6-8 The voice said, “Cry out!” And he said, “What shall I cry?” “All flesh is grass, And all its loveliness is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades, Because the breath of the Lord blows upon it; Surely the people are grass.The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”
Tucker Maile spent four years heading the Kingdom Collective, post-college-age fellowship, before assuming his current position as Lead Pastor of Calvary Boise. “I love teaching people about God, encouraging them in their day-to-day life, and inspiring them to know Jesus better. Our God is the author of everyone’s walk of faith and I love to hear the stories of all He is doing in and through the people I’m privileged to serve.”
Recommended Episodes:
Getting your Sea Legs and Finding your own Voice - interview with Tucker Maile : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/10/3/getting-your-sea-legs-and-finding-your-own-voice-with-tucker-maile
Nick Cady on Sermon Outlines: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/9/10/episode-64-
Paul Leboutillier on Practical Tips for Bible Teachers : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/11/29/six-practical-tips-for-bible-teachers-with-paul-leboutillier
Our next in-person Training Weekends for men and women of all ages will be in Temecula, California on August 11-12th and in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 27-28, 2023. In this interactive seminars, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships. Register at https://www.expositorscollective.com/
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/
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Join us on a heartfelt and insightful journey as we dive into the delicate yet significant task of preaching at funerals and consoling grieving families. Mike speaks with veteran pastor Paul Beasley-Murray, who offers practical advice to help Christian leaders craft meaningful, biblically driven sermons and preach with confidence and compassion at funeral services. With empathy and wisdom, he shares invaluable advice and guidance for pastors facing the challenging moments of loss.
in our conversation, Reverend Paul Beasley Murray sheds light on the vital role pastors play in providing comfort and solace during times of grief. He emphasizes the importance of being present with the grieving family members on the day of the death, offering genuine support and a compassionate shoulder to lean on.
Furthermore, the discussion delves into the delicate topic of addressing funerals for individuals who died by suicide. Dr Beasley-Murray provides compassionate insight on how pastors can approach such services, offering guidance on crafting a message that acknowledges the pain and complexity of the situation while providing hope and healing to the mourning congregation.
Additionally, the podcast explores the challenging task of preaching a funeral when the eternal destiny of the deceased is uncertain. Paul shares practical advice and compassionate approaches to navigate these sensitive moments, offering comfort to grieving families and providing a message of God's mercy and grace.
In the latter part of our conversation, we delve into the strengths of both the Baptist and Anglican traditions when it comes to funeral services. We discuss the unique liturgical elements and rich traditions within each tradition, highlighting how they can be harnessed to create meaningful and impactful funeral services that honour the deceased and provide comfort to those left behind.
If you are a pastor seeking guidance in navigating the complexities of preaching at funerals and consoling grieving families, this episode is an invaluable resource. Reverend Paul Beasley-Murray's compassionate wisdom and deep understanding will equip you with the tools needed to minister effectively during times of loss, offering solace and hope to those who are hurting.
Resources Mentioned:
There is Hope Preaching at Funerals By Paul Beasley-Murray : https://ivpbooks.com/there-is-hope
Bryan Croft on preaching the Gospel at Funerals: https://www.9marks.org/article/preaching-the-gospel-at-funerals/
Preachers Talk Podcast on preaching funerals: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1IDYkfjCE7XWyvAaRvEU9m?si=Z3Ag5WUtS8OsGtSYC5MAHg
Recommended Episodes:
Nick Cady and Mike Neglia on Preaching Funerals: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/4/7/episode-100-preaching-funerals
Bryan Chapell on Pastoral Care : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/9/13/pulpit-flourish-vs-pastoral-care-with-bryan-chappell
Phil Newton on Pastoral Preaching : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/7/1/pastoral-preaching-dr-phil-newton
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About Paul Beasley-Murray
Ministry Consultant
Ordained in 1970, Paul is an experienced minister who has a real ‘heart’ for ministry. He enjoys reflecting on the practice of ministry – as also serving as a ministry consultant. Over the years Paul has written widely on ministry matters and has taught all over the world on a wide range of topics related to Christian ministry
Paul remains an accredited Baptist Minister of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, but is now part of the Chelmsford Cathedral community. He regularly speaks at the Cathedral’s Sunday morning seminar-style ‘Breakfast with the Bible’, and also leads a ‘fellowship group’. Paul continues to preach in churches of various denominations, although he is happy just to be part of the Sunday 9.30 Parish Eucharist at the Cathedral.
Paul co-founded a bi-monthly lunchtime for retired Baptist ministers in Mid- and South Essex, and takes the lead in presenting topics for discussion.
Since 2005 Paul has been a member of the Rotary Club of Chelmsford Rivermead, and was the 2016-2017 club president. In June 2018 he was named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. With its aim of ‘service above self’, Paul sees his Rotary involvement as an expression of Christian ministry.
Ministry Experience
As Senior Minister of Central Baptist Church, Chelmsford (1993-2014) he transformed a traditional declining city-centre church into a strong vibrant, growing fellowship; at the time he left there were 399 committed members, together with a much larger church community.
As Principal of Spurgeon’s College, London (1986-1993) he doubled the student enrolment, increased the faculty by one-third, and developed new patterns of ministerial training
As Pastor of Altrincham Baptist Church, Cheshire (1973-1986) he enabled a small declining church to develop into a strong virile church, quadrupled in size (from 83 to 300+ members).
As a BMS Missionary in Congo/Zaire (1990-1992) he taught Greek and New Testament in the Protestant Theological Faculty of the National University.
Prior to going up to Cambridge Paul served as a ‘Time for God’ worker with the German Baptists (1962-63), helping with Baptist youth work in Southern Germany.
Interests Beyond Ministry
In Who’s Who? Paul lists as his interests cooking, travel and parties! His grandchildren are also another major interest!
He is married to Caroline, a past President of the Coroners Society of England and Wales 2018-2019. They have four grown-up children and eight grandchildren.
Paul is a patron of the Society of Mary and Martha, a retreat centre based at Sheldon, near Exeter, which specialises in supporting ministers experiencing stress, crisis, burnt-out or break-down. He is a patron of the J’s Young Adults Hospice and also a company member of the Havens Hospices based in Essex.
In January 2019 he became Chairman of the Cambridge Society of Essex, an alumni group which meets for lectures, lunches, and other social activities.
He seeks to keep fit by engaging in a good deal of walking in the early morning.
An Author
Paul continues to be a prolific author.
Since retiring from stipendiary ministry he has written a definitive guide to ministry entitled Living Out the Call (Feed-a-Read 2015; revised in 2016 and available through Amazon both electronically and as soft-backs). It consists of four volumes:
Living to God’s Glory (on Amazon, also available as a PDF);
Leading God’s Church (on Amazon, also available as a PDF);
Reaching God’s World (on Amazon, also available as a PDF);
Serving God’s Church (on Amazon, also available as a PDF).
According to Derek Tidball, a former Principal of the London College of Theology. this is “the most comprehensive practical introduction to ministry currently available.
He has written his autobiography, This is my story: a story of life, faith, and ministry (Wipf & Stock, Eugene, Oregon 2018). In the words of the cover blurb:
This is a book for pastors – and for any Christian – who want the “inside story” of the pains and triumphs of a Christian leader.
He has updated two popular pastoral resources. The first is Happy Ever After? A workbook for couples preparing for marriage (College of Baptist Ministers, Chelmsford 2017). Biblically-based and solidly practical, it covers everything from money to matrimonial disagreement, from coming to terms with the past to sharing jobs in the house. The second, A Loved One Dies: help in the first few weeks (College of Baptist Ministers, Chelmsford 2017), gives down-to earth advice on how to arrange the funeral service, and the many other practical matters that arise after a death. It also provides clear thoughts on the Christian understanding of death to help the bereaved discover hope where at first there is only sadness.
Following his 2017 survey of the reading habits of British ministers – the first survey of its kind in the UK, he published a major 8000-word article, ‘Ministers’ Reading Habits’, Baptist Quarterly 49 (January 2018). The full analysis together with further reflections is found on this website.
He has written three books on ministerial retirement.
Retirement Matters for Ministers: A report into how into how Baptist ministers experience retirement (College of Baptist Ministers, Chelmsford 2018), is based on a research project and explores issues such as the transition to retirement; housing and finance; health; friendships; family; and ministry in retirement.
Entering New Territory: Why are retired Baptist ministers moving to Anglican churches? (College of Baptist Ministers, Chelmsford 2019) is based on a second research project and explores the underlying theological issues.
Making the Most of Retirement (Bible Reading Fellowship, Abingdon 2020) was written for ministers of all denominations and is the first such book for ministers written from a distinctively British perspective.
His two latest books are:
Fifty Lessons in Ministry: Reflections on Fifty Years of Ministry (Darton, Longman & Todd, London 2020) written to coincide with his 50th anniversary of ordination
There is Hope! Preaching at Funerals will be published by IVP and surprisingly is the first British guide to preaching at funerals.
He has edited two major books:
Ministry Today UK: UK 1994-2018, (College of Baptist Ministers, Chelmsford 2018) is a ‘cornucopia of pastoral wisdom’, whose eight volumes contain all 520 articles of the former journal of MTUK.
A College of Peers: The College of Baptist Ministers 2013-2021 (College of Baptist Ministers, Chelmsford 2021) is a story of a group of a group of ministers with a passion for ministry and should be of interest to all who are concerned for the wellbeing of ministry in Baptist churches.
Together with Terry Calkin he has written a series short books on leadership for pastors in the developing world: viz. The Passionate Leader: The Four Foundations of Leadership, The Visionary Leader, The Leader with Character, and The Gifted Leader.
Other writings currently in print are:
Happy Ever After? A Guide to the Marriage Adventure(Baptist Union 1996; Revised 2003 as Happy Ever After? A workbook for couples preparing for marriage. Revised and updated 2017 and republished by the College of Baptist Ministers.)
Power For God’s Sake? Power and Abuse in the Local Church (Originally published by Paternoster 1998; but since republished in 2005 by Wipf & Stock, Eugene, Oregon, USA)
The Message Of The Resurrection: The Bible Speaks For Today (IVP 2000. Also published in the USA and translated into Burmese, Chinese, Romanian, Korean and Turkish);
Joy to the World: Preaching at Christmas (IVP 2005 – also available in a special OM edition in India, Nepal, Oman, Qatar, UAE, Bahrein & Kuwait)
Transform Your Church! 50 very practical steps (IVP 2005)
A Loved One Dies: Help in The First Few Days (Baptist Union 2005; Revised 2016; Revised and republished by the College of Baptist Ministers, 2017.).
Other writings currently available electronically:
Building for the Future: A Guide to those considering entering a Building Project (privately printed, Central Baptist Church, Chelmsford 2003; 2nd edition 2004; electronic edition PB-M Books 2020)
Radical Believers: The Baptist Way of being the Church(Baptist Union 1992, and translated into Czech, German, & Norwegian; 2nd edition 2006; electronic 3rd edition PB-M Books 2020)
Radical Disciples: A Course for New Christians(Baptist Union 1996; 2nd edition 2005; electronic 3rd edition PB-M Books 2020)
Radical Leaders: A Guide for Elders and Deacons in Baptist Churches(Baptist Union 1997; 2nd edition 2005; electronic 3rd edition PB-M books 2020)
Baptism, Belonging and Breaking Bread: Preparing for Baptism(Baptist Union 2010; electronic 2nd edition PB-M Books 2020).
Leading Teams in Larger Churches (2010): teal.org.uk
A Retreat Lectionary (Society of Mary & Martha 2012; electronic edition PB-M Books 2020)
Books no longer in print
Turning the Tide: An Assessment of Baptist Church Growth in England (Bible Society, 1980) co-authored with Alan Wilkinson; Pastors under Pressure (Kingsway 1989); Dynamic Leadership (Monarch 1990; translated into Swedish); Faith & Festivity: A Guide For Worship Leaders (Monarch 1991); ; A Call To Excellence: An Essential Guide To Christian Leadership (Hodder & Stoughton 1995); and Fearless for Truth: A Personal Portrait of the Life of George Beasley-Murray (Paternoster 2002). He edited Mission To the World (Baptist Historical Society, 1991); Anyone For Ordination? (Monarch 1993); and along with others co-edited Prayers For All Peoples (Oncken 1993).
Articles
With over 445 articles to his credit, he has written for a variety of publications, for the most part reflecting on the practice of ministry. For further details see paulbeasleymurray.com/articles.
A Blogger
Since the autumn of 2011 Paul has been publishing a weekly ‘blog’ which has a world-wide following: viz Church Matters. As at the end of 2020 he had written 475 ‘posts’.
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Brian Brodersen believes that preaching is not an end in and of itself, rather, it is a means to the greater end of knowing, loving, worshipping and serving God. Biblical Preaching (preaching the way it is defined and modeled in the Bible) is God’s word, spoken by God’s servants, through God’s Spirit, in God’s power.
How to Assure We are Preaching in the Power of the SpiritA disposition, a bent, a leaning. An attitude of dependence on the Holy Spirit.
A constant awareness of our own weakness: “I was with you in weakness, in fear and in much trembling.” “Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God.”
Preach the Word! There will be many temptations along the way to move from preaching the Word to preaching something else:
politics, nationalism, social justice, prosperity, personal success and happiness, and the list goes on. People will often find a biblical text from which to springboard into their pet doctrine. This is not preaching the Word and the Holy Spirit will not honor such preaching with His power. There might very well be the power of persuasion, personality, passion, articulation, perspiration etc. but it won’t be the power of the Spirit.
The Spirit honors the preaching of the Word—taking the biblical text and bringing out its meaning for all to see, understand and apply.
The Process of Preparing to Preach-
a. Consciousness of the supernatural element.
b. Pray for the Lord’s leading on what to preach.
c. Seek the Lord’s assistance even in the preparation of your message.
III. Preaching-
Take that same dependency you’ve had through the whole process into the pulpit with you.
Remember that you are the mouthpiece of God to bring His word to His people. “If anyone speaks, let them speak as the oracle of God.” 1Pet 4:11
Be open to going off script, don’t be afraid to go to places you hadn’t prepared to go. The Spirit will often send us off on diversions but will also get us back on the main road. Be cautiously spontaneous. You’ll find over time those spontaneous diversions are more often than not prophetic words that go straight to the heart of the hearers who then receive the Word, not as a human word, but as it is in truth the Word of God that works effectively in those who believe.
“You can have knowledge, and you can be meticulous in your preparation; but without the unction of the Holy Spirit you will have no power, and your preaching will not be effective.” - Martyn Lloyd-Jones
“The gospel’s force lies beyond the power of the preacher. Paul preaches without shame in his delivery skills because he trusts that the Spirit of God will use the Word the apostle proclaims to shatter the hardness of the human heart in ways no stage technique or philosophical construct can rival.” - Brian Chapell
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In this thought-provoking and emotionally stirring episode, Brother Jim Wilson joins Mike for a candid conversation that delves into the profound experience of losing one's voice as a preacher. Jim shares his personal journey of a nine-month period when he was unable to speak, offering an honest and vulnerable account of the challenges he faced. Join them as they explore the unique perspectives of being a speaker who can't speak and a preacher who can't preach. Additionally, they dive into the world of sermon illustrations, discussing various genres such as personal, fresh, biblical, hypothetical, and historical illustrations. Get ready to expand your mind and stir your heart in this captivating interview.
Key Points:
PART ONE Exploring Sermon Illustrations: Brother Jim delves into the diverse genres of sermon illustrations and their role in delivering powerful messages. In his research he highlighted the following types of sermon illustrations:
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Personal Illustrations:
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Fresh Illustrations:
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Biblical Illustrations:
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Hypothetical Illustrations:
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Historical Illustrations:
PART TWO The Silence of the Preacher: Brother Jim Wilson opens up about his extraordinary experience of losing his voice for a prolonged period of nine months. He shares the emotional and practical challenges he encountered during this time, and Mike shares about his limited reading and speaking abilities that he had after a traumatic head injury. They explore the unique perspectives, frustrations, and insights that emerge from such a situation., Jim and Mike delve into the profound impact of feeling as if they were not being able to fulfill their calling. They discuss the emotional journey and the lessons learned during this period of silence.
Join Brother Jim Wilson and Mike in this captivating conversation that will leave you with a new appreciation for the spoken word and a deeper understanding of the art of preaching and illustrating.
Note: This episode is intended for anyone interested in the art of preaching, public speaking, and the power of words. Whether you're a preacher, public speaker, or simply curious about the experiences and challenges faced by those who communicate messages to a congregation, this conversation will leave you with valuable insights and inspiration.
Dr Jim Wilson started preaching when he was 17, became a pastor when he was 18 and served as a full-time pastor until he became a professor. Today, he is Professor of Leadership Formation and the Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at Gateway Seminary where he has served since 2006.
Though a full-time member of the Seminary faculty, Dr. Wilson continues to serve the local church as a Teaching Pastor of Lakeshore City Church in Corona, CA In addition, he is speaks at conferences, seminars, retreats and in other local churches.
Wilson is an award winning writer with hundreds of pieces in print and the author, co-author or contributor to more than thirty books. Zondervan Academic, Broadman & Holman, Lexham Press, Serendipity House, LifeWay, Weaver Book Company, Standard Publishing, and Tyndale House have published his work. His sermons and sermon illustrations appear in WordSearch, Accordance and Logos Bible Software.
Jim graduated with a BA from Wayland University and a MDiv and DMin from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. He has certifications as a Church Consultant from Society of Church Consultants. Transitional Pastor from LifeWay, and is a MBTI practitioner.
Resources Mentioned:
Illustrating Well: Preaching Sermons that Connect https://lexhampress.com/product/213956/illustrating-well-preaching-sermons-that-connect
Fresh Ministry Helping Pastors be More Effective: https://freshministry.org/
Jim Wilson's books: http://www.freshministry.org/books.html
sermon preparation Reflection Loop: https://vimeo.com/299984821embedded=true&source=vimeo_logo&owner=81463134
The Homiletical Plot: The Sermon as Narrative Art Form https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/114821
Recommended Episodes:
Rafael Manzaneres - The Power and Danger of Personal Illustrations : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/2/24/zj3d28nijrb4moagh63yp2znkqhijs
Donald Sunukjian: Establishing Relevance by Rummaging through People's Lives https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/7/19/oral-clarity-and-establishing-relevance-by-rummaging-through-peoples-lives-with-don-sunukjian
Adam Copenhaver: The right and wrong ways to tell stories in your sermons : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/4/26/the-right-and-wrong-way-to-tell-stories-in-your-sermons-adam-copenhaver
Tim Chaddick and Mike Neglia talk about identity issues in the life of a preacher: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59e29a9ef14aa1b6ea069018/t/5a902435ec212d5ccd5ce750/1519397621846/New+Identity+Podcast_mixdownFinal+.mp3
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Division, tension and conflict has always been part of life in a fallen world, but it feels as if it has only increased over the past years. How can preachers address contentious issues in a gracious yet truthful way? How can we balance the tightrope as we attempt to offering a unifying word to a divided congregation?
Drs Matthew Kim and Paul Hoffman offer seven steps towards preaching that a seven-step model for promoting reconciliation that unifies rather than causes unnecessary division
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The Theological Step: The Sins of Pride and Prejudice
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The Contextual Step: America's Past and Present Reality
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The Personal Step: Facing Our Sin and Acknowledging Our Prejudices
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The Positional Step: We Are Heralds, Not Heart-Changers
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The Methodological Step: A Homiletic for Reconciliation and Unity
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The Practical Step: Pre-Sermon, Mid-Sermon, and Post-Sermon Practices
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The Categorical Step: Biblical Themes and Texts
"Preaching has become something of a dreaded task. With self-appointed authorities declaring on social media what pastors should and should not address--and telling people to leave their churches if pastors don't say the supposed right thing--the pastor bears the impossible task of speaking God's Word to a disinterested and divided world. In a day where cultural land mines abound, the preacher can either dismiss the concerns of her congregation as invalid or irrelevant or become a prisoner to the narratives and perspectives of the moment. Kim and Hoffman give us a better way. They excavate a treasury of theological resources to address the chief causes of division and map the terrain of our cultural dynamics and historical context. They teach us to become aware of our own lens as preachers and to rely on the Spirit to breathe the Word of God to the people of God. The result is a stunning, scholarly, current, and critical guide for preachers to take seriously the complexity of preaching in a rapidly changing world."
Glenn Packiam
Matthew D. Kim (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is professor of practical theology and holder of the Hubert H. and Gladys S. Raborn Chair of Pastoral Leadership at Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University, in Waco, Texas. He previously served as the George F. Bennett Professor of Preaching and Practical Theology, director of the Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching, and director of Mentored Ministry at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is a past president of the Evangelical Homiletics Society and has over twenty years of preaching and teaching experience. Kim has written or edited many books, including Preaching to People in Pain (winner of a Christianity Today 2022 Book Award) and Preaching with Cultural Intelligence (the 2018 Preaching magazine Book of the Year).
Paul A. Hoffman (PhD, University of Manchester) is senior pastor of Evangelical Friends Church of Newport, Rhode Island. He serves on the Oversight Board for the Evangelical Friends Church-Eastern Region, is an adjunct professor at Barclay College, and is the author of Reconciling Places: How to Bridge the Chasms in Our Communities.
Recommended Resources:
Preaching to a Divided Nation: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/preaching-to-a-divided-nation/408810
Ministers of Reconciliation : https://lexhampress.com/product/197409/ministers-of-reconciliation-preaching-on-race-and-the-gospel
Matthew Kim Bibliography: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-D.-Kim/author/B001JRVEXA?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
Suggested Episodes:
Alan Stoddard reflects on lessons learned from Haddon Robinson: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/11/9/sermon-based-small-groups-alan-stoddard
James Travis on maintaining unity in multicultural congregations: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/12/9/episode-78-unity-in-multicultural-churches
Eric Cartier on the power of connection: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/1/the-power-of-connection-eric-cartier
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In this episode of Expositors Collective, Mike Neglia and Nick Cady are interviewed by Brian Kelly (Host of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast) to discuss the crucial role of expositional Bible teaching in church planting. With their combined experience as pastors and church planters, Mike and Nick share valuable insights and practical tips on how to effectively communicate the Word of God to a new congregation. They explore the benefits of teaching the Bible in a clear and relevant way, and how it can help build a strong foundation for a thriving church community. Join us as we delve into the power of expositional Bible teaching in church planting and discover how it can transform the lives of believers and non-believers alike.
[This episode was originally released on the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast - Subscribe HERE for more specific content for church planters and senders.
Resources Mentioned:
Cultivate Church Planter Training Videos: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com/resources/cultivate-training-video-series/
Calvary Church Planting Manual : https://cultivatechurchplanting.com/resources/calvary-church-planting-manual/
Danny Ramos "one of the top ten guys in the world" : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/9/4/episode-11-danny-ramos-and-jimmy-robeson-interview
Josh White, pastor of Door of Hope church in Portland, Oregon, speaks with Mike about the necessity of being honest with ourselves and honest about ourselves as we preach the gospel. They speak about the importance of confession, vulnerability and honesty.
“Truth through Personality is our description of real preaching. The truth must come really through the person, not merely over his lips, not merely into his understanding and out through his pen. It must come through his character, his affections, his whole intellectual and moral being. It must come genuinely through him. I think that granting equal intelligence and study, here is the great difference which we feel between two preachers of the Word. The Gospel has come over one of them and reaches us tinged and flavored with his superficial characteristics, belittled with his littleness. The Gospel has come through the other, and we receive it impressed and winged with all the earnestness that there is in him. In the first case the man has been but a printing machine or a trumpet. In the other case he has been a true man and a real messenger of God.” Phillips Brooks (1835 – 1893)
In Stumbling Toward Eternity: Losing and Finding Ourselves in the Cross of Jesus (Multnomah)writer, pastor, and recording artist Josh White offers confessional stories and theological insights as he interprets the pain and trauma of his own past, the complicated “mixture” of the present, and the beautiful uncertainty of the future through the lens of grace.
Using crisp and honest prose, White reveals why the most familiar symbol of Christianity—the cross of Jesus—is also the most misunderstood. He shows us why the goal of our desperate existence is not arriving at perfection or success but knowing the crucified Christ. You can purchase it here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/673914/stumbling-toward-eternity-by-josh-white/
Follow Josh on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KTkQA8GYHDdnF85o70VoO?si=t-H3iah3QJWv-HT8iWZijg
Josh White is a speaker, recording artist, writer, and founding pastor of Door of Hope, a thriving church community in the heart of Portland. He has recorded multiple worship albums, including as the frontman of Telecast. Josh has also produced numerous records, including Liz Vice’s first album, There’s a Light. Josh and his wife, Darcy, reside in Portland, Oregon, with their son and daughter.
Resources Mentioned:
¿Por Qué No? Taqueria https://porquenotacos.square.site/
HTB Church : https://htb.org/
"Lit" by Mary Karr : https://www.marykarr.com/lit.html
Portland Cyclist : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3nMnr8ZirI
Recommended Episodes:
Rafael Manzaneres - The Power and Danger of Personal Illustrations : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/2/24/zj3d28nijrb4moagh63yp2znkqhijs
Armando Garcia - Transparency, Vulnerability and the Pulpit https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/4/17/episode-102-transparency-vulnerability-amp-the-pulpit
Attila Nyári - Cultivating Humility : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/4/28/episode-104-cultivating-humility
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Welcome to Episode 276 of The Expositors Collective Podcast, the show that equips, encourages, and empowers preachers and communicators of God's Word. In today's episode, our host Mike sits down with Terry Michaels, a seasoned Radio DJ and passionate student of the Bible. Terry shares insights on effective communication, the value of diligent study, and the art of preaching to those who are suffering. Stay tuned for an enlightening conversation filled with practical advice and heartfelt wisdom.
Segment 1: Communication Lessons from a Radio DJ
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Terry Michaels reflects on his time as a Radio DJ and how it shaped his understanding of effective communication.
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The importance of clarity, repetition, and knowing your audience in conveying messages effectively.
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The role of rhetorical skills in communication versus the mastery of the text of Scripture through diligent study.
Segment 2: The Inductive Bible Study Method
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Terry's enthusiasm for the Inductive Bible Study method and its impact on his own study and teaching.
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A brief overview of the Inductive Bible Study method and its benefits in understanding and applying Scripture.
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Terry shares his excitement about covering this module at the upcoming training event hosted by Calvary Austin.
Segment 3: Preaching to Those Who Are Suffering
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Terry opens up about living with chronic pain and offers valuable advice on preaching to congregations dealing with suffering.
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Pitfalls to avoid when addressing suffering and well-intentioned phrases that can unintentionally cause further harm.
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How vulnerability and honesty in the pulpit can carry significant weight and make everyone in the congregation feel valued.
Segment 4: Closing Thoughts and Takeaways
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Terry concludes the interview by emphasizing the importance of listening.
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The significance of listening to others, listening to ourselves, and listening to our spouse.
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A reminder of the power of attentive and empathetic listening in ministry and personal relationships.
Conclusion:
Thank you for joining us on Episode 276 of The Expositors Collective Podcast. We hope this insightful conversation with Terry Michaels has provided you with valuable lessons on effective communication, diligent study, and preaching to those who are suffering. Remember to apply these lessons in your own preaching journey and continue to grow as a faithful expositor of God's Word. Stay tuned for more episodes that equip, encourage, and empower you in your preaching ministry.
For information about our upcoming training events in Texas and Indiana visit ExpositorsCollective.com
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/
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In episode 275, we're excited to have Chris Brown share his insights on the power of storytelling to captivate an audience and highlight the living reality of each passage of Scripture.
Chris leads an hour-long workshop focused on using storytelling as a platform to launch your sermons. Through his teaching, you'll discover how to see the Bible through a different filter, giving you 9 unique points of view to better understand and communicate any text.
Whether you're already a seasoned storyteller or looking to improve your skills, this episode is for you. Chris promises to provide practical tools and strategies to engage your audience and take them on a journey through the power of story.
Don't miss this opportunity to supercharge your storytelling abilities and elevate your preaching to the next level.
Chris Brown has served as a Senior Pastor and Teaching Pastor at North Coast Church since 2004. Prior to that, he was the Campus Pastor at Azusa Pacific University, and then a Youth Pastor in the LA area.
As a gifted storyteller and Bible teacher he loves to use his sense of humor and motivational style to help people truly experience all of the grace and mercy that they have been given in order to fall more in love with Jesus. His life work and ambition is to use his unique gifts and personality to equip people to follow Jesus while building healthy and highly productive teams that serve the local church.
Chris lives in Oceanside with his wife Amy and their three children, and tries to fish as much as his schedule will allow. ( find out more at www.pastorchrisbrown.com )
Recommended Episodes:
Chris Brown's earlier appearance on Expositors Collective: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2023/3/21/you-have-permission-to-be-yourself-with-chris-brown
Mike Neglia and Riley Taylor on getting to know yourself and preaching out of your authentic self: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2023/2/21/exposing-the-word-or-imposing-upon-the-word-riley-taylor-amp-mike-neglia
Robert Fergusson "The power of story" https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/2/2/the-power-of-story-robert-fergusson
Scott Erickson "I'll be your story sherpa" https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/5/11/ill-be-your-story-sherpa-scott-erickson
Nick Cady "How to not be boring" https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/1/1/episode-28-how-to-not-be-boring
For information about our upcoming training events in Texas and Indiana visit ExpositorsCollective.com
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/
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What does faithfulness in the pulpit look like? Rod Carver speaks honestly about his life-verse and the various temptations to unfaithfulness that the preacher faces, and the irreplaceable virtue of faithfulness.
In this episode, we explore the topic of faithfulness in the pulpit with Rod Carver, a seasoned preacher at Calvary Chapel of the Coastlands, who shares his insights and personal experiences. Carver emphasizes the importance of faithfulness as a core virtue for preachers and explains how it is demonstrated in their preaching. He cites his own life-verse (1 Corinthians 4:2) as an example of how scripture can inspire and guide preachers in their pursuit of faithfulness.
Carver also discusses the various temptations that preachers face, such as the desire for popularity, financial gain, or the temptation to compromise the truth in order to please people. He speaks candidly about his own struggles with these temptations and how he has learned to overcome them.
Throughout the conversation, Carver emphasizes that faithfulness in the pulpit is an irreplaceable virtue that cannot be substituted with talent, charisma, or other qualities that may attract a following. He explains that faithfulness is ultimately about honoring God and his Word above all else, and that preachers who are faithful to this calling will be a blessing to their congregations and communities. He also gives some tips on what to do when visiting Austin!
“This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.” 1 Corinthians 4:1–2
As Senior Pastor since 1997 Rod Carver graduated from CCU in Biblical Studies with a focus on leadership. Since then he has completed a ThD and pursues opportunities to keep learning and teaching. He has a passion to mentor and encourage younger pastors and missionaries.
He is a regular contributor to various websites and is currently working on a book on marriage counseling. Blessed to be called to Corpus Christi Texas, Pastor Rod works with other pastors in the area to affect political and societal change through the proclamation of the Word of God.
Recommended Episodes:
Paul LeBoutillier- Self Absorption is the death knell to faithful preaching: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/12/6/self-absorption-is-the-death-knell-to-faithful-preaching-with-paul-leboutillier
Shawn Stone - Speech Impediments, Insecurity and the Holy Spirit : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/7/16/episode-56-speech-impediments-insecurities-and-the-holy-spirit
Tucker Maile - Getting your sea legs and finding your own voice: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/10/3/getting-your-sea-legs-and-finding-your-own-voice-with-tucker-maile
For information about our upcoming training events in Texas and Indiana visit ExpositorsCollective.com
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/
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About Brian,
“I am a sinner saved by grace. I follow Jesus, am a husband, father, and pastor. I currently live in Winnemucca, Nevada where I pastor The Redeemed Church - a relatively new church plant. I also co-host The Redeemed Podcast. One of my greatest passions in life is to study and understand God through His Scriptures. As I grow in my understanding, I am thrilled to help further the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness.”
Brian Croteau speaks about how the lives and experiences of members of his congregation and broader community have shaped him as a preacher. From the initial impact of a Christian “biker gang” to the ongoing overlapping lives between him and the church members, Brian knows that he is not independent of their influences, and also his preaching is not into a vacuum, but it is to help build the faith, and strengthen the discipleship of the real life people in front of him. It is important to “sticking to the script” and also listening attentively to the doubts, fears and questions of those to whom he is ministering to.
They also speak about the challenges and opportunities of leading musical worship, managing bi-vocational ministry and the seven letters to the seven churches.
“Two things I ask of you, LORD; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, ‘Who is the LORD?’ Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.
Proverbs 30:7-9
Listen to the Redeemed Podcast here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-redeemed-podcast/id1636947439
https://open.spotify.com/show/7w9Q7AgowCNWdFRKFBwnfk?si=96b69aaa3fc04f97
Recommended Episode
Bryan Chapell : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/9/13/pulpit-flourish-vs-pastoral-care-with-bryan-chappell
Chuck Smith : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/14/bonus-episode-spirit-anointed-sermon-preparation-chuck-smith
Dan Ewing : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/5/14/respect-the-house-dan-ewing
For information about our upcoming training events in Texas and Indiana visit ExpositorsCollective.com
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/
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The question is not “which variety of preaching is best” and then choose from the various genres and sub-genres of preaching options.
Some prefer topical sermons, because just like topical ointments, they go right to where the itch is…
Others prefer a more narrative approach, since life is one big unfolding story, shouldn’t our sermons include stories, or even be framed as one big story itself?
Maybe the autobiographical yet informative Ted talk is the way forward?
The real question is “is God’s Word powerful?” And since the answer is yes, we who have opportunity to speak about it in public need only to discover what model of preaching allows the Word to speak the most plainly, most directly - or to put it another way, what form of preaching unleashes God's Word?
Since the Bible is God’s very words, and have within themselves His very authority - I believe that expository preaching should be the most consistent offering that we offer unto God and to His people
What is expository preaching?
Quite simply it is exposing what is inside the pages of the Bible to the hearers, for all to understand believe and apply.
think of a report who does an expose on a politician or a corporation. She does the work of discovering what is hidden and what previously is unknown, and then she exposes it to the watching world. “I want to tell you the true story of what you may only know the surface of”
Not to imply that the scriptures are unknowable, and locked to all but a few experts. It isn't that the main message of scripture is inaccessible, but simple that it is un-accessed by many.
(Another example of exposition … maybe the mohler quote?)
So what the expositors does, week after week, is go deep into the pages, the themes, the paragraphs and the words of scripture.
But what is also happening - is that the expositor is going deep into the Word, and the Word is going deep into the heart of the expositor.
“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.” (Hebrews 4:12–13, ESV)
Naked and exposed. The expositor is also the exposed one!
Such is the power of God’s word and that is why expository preaching is powerful because it is putting people into direct contact with God’s Word.
And what does it do? It exposes us. It lays us bare! τραχηλίζω trachēlizō
This is the only time this word is used in the whole Bible.
Its used in extra biblical literature to describe when a defendant at a trial is made to face their accusers : a knife was put to their chin so that they would have to meet their gaze, they couldn’t look down in shame, or they couldn’t look away as a way of escaping the consequence of what they did, or the severity of the situation that they are in.
It is also used to describe grave face-to-face confrontations of two wrestlers who meet in the middle of the mat. they would grab each other by the throat to start their competition.
This is what God’s Word does to us! Now- granted this is very confrontational, and nearly violent language, but I want to highlight it to us right now at the start of this training event. We will be speaking about techniques and approaches for us to expose the meaning of ancient passages and how to help other people grasp the truths… but make no mistake… this truth is grasping you by the throat! You are being held in its gaze! You are laid bare before it. The expositor first and foremost must be exposed.
And - after that takes place in our personal study, then we are ready for public proclamation.
Since we are convinced of the inherit power in God’s Word, and as we shape our addresses to be plainly, simply, exposing one section at a time; it should be a humble yet confident act on our part.
Since this is God’s very Word - we’re not up there to speculate, we’re not surmising, we’re not commenting, we’re not sharing : we have something to proclaim!
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” (1 Peter 4:10–11, ESV)
No more sharing - it is time to proclaim
I flew over here from Ireland yesterday. There is a world of difference between the safety announcements at the beginning of a flight, and then what would happen if there is severe turbulence or if there is an actual emergency in the air. Instructions will be given, and everyone should listen, because this is crucial now.
My friends, we are alive in crucial times - no more messing about. There is a peripheral of frivolity that still exists, but more and more people are coming to realise that the times are getting serious, the stakes are getting higher
And lets not kid ourselves, your sermon isn’t going to save the world - but as we arrange opportunities for small or large groups of people to have a living, face to face, knife to the throat, hand to the neck confrontation with the living God; THAT is going to be what changes lives, and from a changed life, who knows what the ripple effect could be from there?
The God who spoke the the world into being now uses our words to shape the world to His will. - John Koessler
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In episode 271, you'll hear why casting vision is a powerful tool that is underutilised by many preachers, and Todd Peebles is going to give you some very practical steps to start. Before that you will hear about Praying Over Your Passage
Todd shares his approach to preparing for a sermon, which involves praying over the passage he'll be teaching on. He explains how this practice helps him to connect with God and gain a deeper understanding of the text, enabling him to communicate its message more effectively.
Planning a Preaching Schedule
Todd shares his process for planning out a preaching schedule months in advance, including how he selects topics and Scripture passages to teach on. He emphasizes the importance of seeking God's guidance and being open to change as the schedule unfolds.
Casting Vision for the Church
Casting a vision" for a church is the process of defining and communicating a clear and compelling picture of what the church could and should be in the future. It involves sharing a vision of what the church can achieve, what it stands for, and where it is heading. It is a critical process for churches because it helps to provide direction, focus, and motivation for the congregation.
One of the most significant benefits of casting a vision for a church is that it provides a clear sense of direction and purpose. It helps the members of the church understand where they are heading and why they are doing what they do. This clarity can be motivating and inspiring, helping to unite the congregation around a shared vision and a common goal. Todd helps us think through this process together.
Todd was born in Stuttgart Arkansas in January 1970. His parents are Phyllis & Allen Peebles. As a child, he was privileged to be an Army Brat. This meant he got to live in some different places. His family lived in Heidelberg Germany, Clarksville Tennessee, Gauiter Mississippi and Crowville Louisiana.
Todd Graduated from High School in Crowville Louisiana in May of 1988. In 1990, he began to pursue his childhood dream of working in Law Enforcement. He Served the Stuttgart Arkansas Police Department and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department in Greenville Mississippi.
In 1995 Todd answered the call to vocational ministry on his life. He began serving in Youth Ministry. In 1996, Fellowship Baptist Church in Texarkana Arkansas Licensed him to the ministry. In 1998, Todd answered the call to serve His first church as Senior Pastor. In May of 1999, Shady Grove Baptist Church of Sparkman Arkansas ordained him to the Gospel Ministry.
In October of 2004, Todd and Shelly (Pease) Peebles were married. They now have four wonderful children, one boy and three girls. Todd has served as Pastor at churches in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and now serving as pastor in Kansas.
Todd graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity (MDiv) and a concentration in Expository Preaching in December 2011. Todd is currently working on a Doctor of Ministry also from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Todd is passionate about expository preaching, serving in the local church, and helping others with their calling in ministry as opportunities present themselves.
Recommended episodes:
Leadership Collective : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/6/3/introducing-the-leadership-collective
Ted Leavenworth interview: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/11/19/mistakes-new-preachers-often-make-ted-leavenworth
Rob Salvato interview: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/5/12/episode-106-preaching-with-brevity-and-clarity
For information about our upcoming training events in Texas and Indiana visit ExpositorsCollective.com
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/
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There is so much pressure on preachers to come up with an Easter sermon every year that is both fresh and also impactful AND evangelistic. Combine that with the busyness of Easter and it can create quite a challenging season for leaders.
With that in mind, Aaron Salvato talks with Mike Neglia and Nick Cady on tips and experiences they have learned and grown in prepping for Easter Sermons.
Recommended Resources:
Theology For the People - https://anchor.fm/theologyforthepeople
The God I Won't Believe In - https://nickcady.org/book/
For information about our upcoming training events in Texas and Indiana visit ExpositorsCollective.com
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/
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On episode 269, our guest this week is Dr. Austin Carty, an award-winning author, pastor of Boulevard Baptist Church, and a respected theologian. In this conversation, Dr. Carty shares his insights on the importance of reading (both fiction and non-fiction) and how it can enhance your preaching, leadership, pastoral visitation and all-around ministry. He also talks about his personal journey as a reader and some of the books that have had the greatest impact on him.
As a lover of theology and the arts, Dr. Carty believes that reading is an essential tool for preachers who want to develop a broader and more empathetic understanding of the human condition. Through reading, preachers can gain a deeper insight into the struggles and triumphs of humanity and use that knowledge to deliver sermons that resonate with their congregations.
During the conversation, Mike also shares a spoiler for the second half of the book "Dune" by Frank Herbert, so consider yourself warned.
So, if you're a preacher looking to improve your skills and enhance your pastoral care, tune in to this episode and learn from Dr. Austin Carty. His insights on reading and preaching are sure to inspire and inform.
Registration for our next in-person training event is live. This is the link that will take you straight to the registration page if you want to book yourself in for our two day preachers training event in Austin Texas June 2-3
Early bird $70 for the month of March, then April1-15th $80, April 15-onwards $90 per person.
https://expositorscollective.regfox.com/expositors-texas
This is an investment that will bear fruit in your life. Maybe you want to bring your team, women’s ministry director, youth pastor, interns, anyone who wants to grow in their personal study and public proclamation of God’s word will benefit from this.
Austin Texas June 2-3
[ Save the date: Indianapolis Indiana October 27th and 28th]
Purchase Austin's book The Pastor's Bookshelf Why Reading Matters for Ministry here: https://www.eerdmans.com/Products/7910/the-pastors-bookshelf.aspx
Praise for The Pastor's Bookshelf:
AWARDS and RECOGNITIONS
Hearts & Minds Best Books List (2022)
Christianity Today Award of Merit in Church & Pastoral Leadership (2023)
“Austin Carty writes with great conviction on a truly significant topic: the need for pastors to be avid readers. He also writes with clarity, consistency, and grace. The church needs this vital book.”
— Cornelius Plantinga
“Christians are a people of the Word, yet we are formed more and more today by wanton, careless words. Those who will lead the church well will be those who are formed by good words—those who know the power words have over our hearts and minds. Those who read good books well will be such leaders. Pastors who read and live by the wisdom in this book will be changed, as will their ministries and the people to whom they minister. This book belongs on every pastor’s shelf.”
— Karen Swallow Prior
“Reading is crucial for ministry, not as a mine for anecdotes and illustrations, but as an apprenticeship of the imagination. In this warm and wise book, Austin Carty invites pastors to develop capacious reading habits, as wide and curious and wonderful as the world in which they serve. I hope this book is an occasion for many pastors to build new shelves of poetry and fiction, biography and memoir, all of them adventures in understanding humanity.”
— James K. A. Smith
Recommended Episodes:
Robert Fergusson : The Power of Story https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/10/11/the-power-of-story-with-robert-fergusson-rebroadcast
Don Sunukjian : Oral Clarity https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/7/19/oral-clarity-and-establishing-relevance-by-rummaging-through-peoples-lives-with-don-sunukjian
Gerald Bray : Pastoral Care and Reading Chrysostom https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/11/30/pastoral-preaching-brevity-and-john-chrysostom-gerald-bray
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In this episode, we get to listen in on a candid conversation with Chris Brown, Senior Pastor and Teaching Pastor at North Coast Church, an influential multisite church based in Vista, California. With over two decades of experience in ministry, Chris shares his journey of discovering his unique voice and style of teaching.
Chris talks about his minimalist sermon notes, which consist of only 8 words, and how this approach allows him to better connect with his audience. He also opens up about a challenging moment in his ministry when he considered leaving after an eventful night at Magic Mountain.
As a gifted storyteller and Bible teacher, Chris emphasizes the importance of visualizing and internalizing scripture accounts to tell them as your own story. He uses his sense of humor and motivational style to help people experience the grace and mercy that they have been given, inspiring them to fall more in love with Jesus.
Throughout the conversation, Chris's passion for equipping people to follow Jesus shines through. He shares his life work and ambition of building healthy and highly productive teams that serve the local church. Tune in to hear more from this dynamic and insightful pastor.
Chris lives in Oceanside with his wife Amy and their three children, and tries to fish as much as his schedule will allow.
This episode is brought to you by Crossway Publishing
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Resources Mentioned:
Crumbãcher-Duke : https://frontlinerecords.us/artists/?75
North Coast Church Training Network: https://northcoasttraining.org/nextlevelworkshops/
Stories that Teach: https://storiesthatteach.com/
Recommended Listening:
Mike Neglia and Riley Taylor on getting to know yourself and preaching out of your authentic self: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2023/2/21/exposing-the-word-or-imposing-upon-the-word-riley-taylor-amp-mike-neglia
Robert Fergusson "The power of story" https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/2/2/the-power-of-story-robert-fergusson
Scott Erickson "I'll be your story sherpa" https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/5/11/ill-be-your-story-sherpa-scott-erickson
Nick Cady "How to not be boring" https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/1/1/episode-28-how-to-not-be-boring
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Jeremy Writebol speaks about his earliest sermon at a nursing home and the path that led him from there into the Lead Campus Pastor at Woodside Bible Church - Plymouth, Michigan and Executive Director at Gospel Centered Discipleship.
They speak about the unique dynamics of pastoring at a multi-site church, sharing an outline with 13 other preachers, but responsibly and specifically creating localized sermons for each context. Jeremy and Mike speak about the advantages of sermon preparation in collaboration with other pastors, and the unique opportunities that the Christian calendar affords to prepare together for Easter, Christmas and Pentecost messages or series as an expression of gospel harmony.
In his latest book, Pastor, Jesus Is Enough, Jeremy invites fellow pastors to hear the words of the risen Jesus in the seven letters within Revelation 2–3. The exhortations in Revelation 2–3 are directed to churches. But they also exhort pastors.
In these seven letters, Jesus draws near to pastors—whether hurting or straying—and reminds them of his sufficiency. In these warnings and promises, Jesus has hard words for pastors. But they are words of life. Most of all, Jesus urges pastors to keep their focus on Him.
Jeremy gives advice on preaching through the messages from Jesus in Revelation 2-3, and reminds us of the pastoral implications of this section - both to our own hearts and the hearts of our congregations.
Resources Mentioned:
Pastor, Jesus is Enough: Hope for the Weary, the Burned Out, and the Broken
https://lexhampress.com/product/229473/pastor-jesus-is-enough-hope-for-the-weary-the-burned-out-and-the-broken
Gospel Centered Discipleship : https://gcdiscipleship.com/
“Why Pastors Are Burning Out” New York Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/28/opinion/pastor-burnout-pandemic.html
10 Things I Hate About You : https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0147800/
Recommended Listening:
Jeffrey Weima (Who ALSO wrote a book on Revelation 2-3, and preached his first sermon at a nursing home!!!) https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2023/3/7/from-the-study-to-the-pulpit-and-from-the-academy-to-the-pew-with-jeffrey-weima
Char Brodersen: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/6/11/episode-51-sundays-coming
Chad Brooks: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/5/17/true-and-false-pastoral-productivity-chad-brooks
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Dr. Jeffrey Weima is Professor of New Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary, where he has taught for 30 years. He is a sought-after speaker who is able to communicate well the truths of the Bible in an interesting, contemporary and practical manner. Jeff has published six books thus far, 5 of them having to do with the letters of the apostle Paul, and the most recent is on the 7 sermons (not letters) of Jesus to the seven churches in Revelation.
This is a book that I was reading for my own personal preparation for a teaching series that I was going through, and I was so enriched that I wanted to try to get him onto the show and have a conversation with him - partly for your benefit, but selfishly, mostly for mine!!!! I wanted to get all the insights and advice that I could from the man himself!
We talk about feedback, making academic study accessible to the broader church and “the chair of despair”
Before we start, registration for our next in-person training event has gone live. This is the link that will take you straight to the registration page if you want to book yourself in for our two day preachers training event in Austin Texas June 2-3
Early bird $70 for the month of March, then April1-15th $80, April 15-onwards $90 per person.
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Recommended Links:
For more articles and links to Dr Weima's books visit http://www.jeffreyweima.com/
Youtube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/@jeffweima2632
Suggested Episodes:
Dr Taylor Turkington: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2023/1/24/how-amp-why-you-should-teach-the-minor-prophets-with-taylor-turkington
Dr Bryan Chapell : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/9/13/pulpit-flourish-vs-pastoral-care-with-bryan-chappell
Dr Jeffery Arthurs : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/5/3/fearing-god-more-than-fearing-people-jeffrey-arthurs
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Josh Porter is pastor of teaching and creative vision at Van City Church in Vancouver, Washington. In episode 265 of the Expositors Collective podcast he speaks with Mike Neglia about the collaborative sermon preparation process that was modeled for him at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, as well as the rhythms of feedback and critique and accountability that have characterized the preaching at Van City Church. They also discuss his newest book Death to Deconstruction: Reclaiming Faithfulness as an Act of Rebellion and the ongoing deconstruction / deconversion trend that is taking place now. How can preachers deliver sermons that address the important and potentially divisive issues that are important to people today? What are the limits and the opportunities of the pulpit? Josh has wrestled with doubt and despair of his own over the years and gives advice and hope to preachers speaking into the current milieu of doubt, ex-vangelicals, and skepticism. They also talk about Swedish punk bands and quiet faithfulness.
Then many came to Him and said, “John performed no sign, but all the things that John spoke about this Man were true.” John 10:41
Josh Porter is an author, filmmaker and singer/songwriter/musician in the experimental art-punk band, Showbread, whose records have appeared on the Billboard top 200 and the Billboard Top Heatseekers charts. He is involved with several other musical projects including his solo work as Dies and the band The Bell Jar.
Josh has published seven books; the novels Punk Rock Vs. the Lizard People, The Spinal Cord Perception, Nevada, An Edict of Worms, Cannibals: Book One. He has also authored the children’s book The Insect and a memoir that deals with the band Showbread titled The Joke That We Play On The World. He is currently pastor of teaching and creative vision at Van City Church in Vancouver, Washington.
Most of Josh’s books are available to order from his official web store. His novel Nevada is also available as an eBook. His solo albums under the moniker Dies are available through Bandcamp. Showbread albums are sold in stores everywhere and through online outlets like iTunes and Amazon.com.
Links:
Death to Deconstruction is published by our friends at Kregel publishing, you can buy it here: https://www.kregel.com/christian-living-and-devotionals/death-to-deconstruction/ or on Amazon
Death to Deconstruction: Reclaiming Faithfulness as an Act of Rebellion : https://www.amazon.com/Death-Deconstruction-Reclaiming-Faithfulness-Rebellion/dp/0825447348/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Showbread : https://open.spotify.com/artist/4kMjXBfqp2w86Lzexf1AAO?si=QJ5qtDW-Qs21OD3SNq1vyg
Summerholiday vs Punkroutine: https://youtu.be/5wn_2dT-9NI
Recommended Episodes:
Gerry Breshears on collaborative sermon preparation: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/1/18/episode-85-help-with-sermon-preparation
Evan Wickham on collaborative sermon preparation: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/9/25/episode-14-sermons-should-be-prepared-in-community
Dominic Done on deconstruction: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/9/12/preaching-faith-amp-deconstruction-dominic-done
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In episode 264, Riley Taylor interviews Mike Neglia in Seattle, Washington about how preaching is a bidirectional act of love, love towards God and love towards people, why pastors should aspire to be “normal people” full of hospitable practices, attentiveness towards their cities and congregations and self-awareness, and they speculate about John Calvin's enneagram number!
“Without knowledge of self, there is no knowledge of God. Our wisdom, insofar as it ought to be deemed true and solid wisdom, consists almost entirely of two parts: the knowledge of God and of ourselves. But as these are connected by many ties, it is not easy to determine which of the two precedes and gives birth to the other.” - John Calvin
Recommended Episodes:
Riley Taylor's groundbreaking and exemplary message on homiletics: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/8/14/episode-8-seven-lessons-on-homiletics
Mike Neglia on Christ Centred Preaching: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/5/10/preaching-gospel-centered-sermons-mike-neglia
Jon Tyson : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/12/21/theology-that-cannot-be-dismissed-power-that-cannot-be-denied-jon-tyson
Bryan Chapell: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/9/13/pulpit-flourish-vs-pastoral-care-with-bryan-chappell
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In this thoughtful conversation Tony speaks about “the missing ingredient” in many sermons today, practical application to the ordinary lives of the members of our congregations. It isn’t enough to just convey facts that are true and Biblical, and stop short of drawing the connections between the ancient text, and contemporary life.
Tony gives some examples of how to do this, and answers some of my pushback in a real stimulating and friendly way.
We also talk about apologetics, Hebrew Israelites, and the process of being comfortable in our own skin, and the challenges that are involved in finding our own voice through trial, error, and personal growth.
Thank our sponsor for this episode, Crossway Publishing -
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Suggested Links:
The Word Made Plain teaching podcast: https://www.oneplace.com/ministries/the-word-made-plain/
Jude 3 Project on Black Hebrew Israelites: https://jude3project.org/blog/tag/Black+Hebrew+Israelites
Tony Clark on Song of Solomon: https://www.calvarynn.church/index.php/video-category/song-of-solomon/
Leadership Collective: https://churchleadershipcollective.com/
Recommended Episodes:
Rob Salvato: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/8/14/cbguzfo1uxyscczs9vdtqbdee66sdi
Bobby Conway: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/7/24/dont-apologize-for-apologetics-dr-bobby-conway
Gavin Ortlund: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/2/dying-on-the-right-hill-gavin-ortlund
Chuck Smith: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/14/bonus-episode-spirit-anointed-sermon-preparation-chuck-smith
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Joe Terrari speaks with Mike about intentionally seeking out meaningful feedback in order to grow as a preacher. They speak about the practice of critique that Professor Terrari employs in the classroom and how Bible Study leaders, Preachers and Pastors can implement some of these practices into their own lives.
They even talk about the importance of watching your own sermons as a means of self-evaluation and the benefits it can bring to the growing teacher.
Joe is the Lead Pastor of Connection Church in Pottstown, PA where he has served for 16 years. He is a 2006 graduate of the University of Valley Forge, where he also serves as a preaching professor. He has been married to his wife Cheryl for 19 years and they have four children, Joseph, Lucy, Olivia and Ezra. Joe enjoys cooking, golfing, reading, and is a loyal yet discouraged fan of the Buffalo Bills.
Recommended Links:
Bryan Chapell : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/9/13/pulpit-flourish-vs-pastoral-care-with-bryan-chappell
Gavin Ortlund: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/2/dying-on-the-right-hill-gavin-ortlund
Frederick Dale Bruner: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/6/28/pastoral-and-scholastic-earthiness-frederick-dale-bruner
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What should contemporary preachers and pastors learn from the influential early Christian leader Augustine, was a prominent theologian and philosopher, who played a significant role in shaping Western philosophy and Christianity through his influential writings. He is considered a major figure among the Church Fathers of the Latin Church during the Patristic Period. His notable works include "The City of God," "On Christian Doctrine," and "Confessions."
Shane Angland and Ian Clary join Mike to discuss the influence of Austine on their personal lives and ministries, and also how J.I. Packer used Augustine's commentary on John to help restore the struggling faith of one of Ian's mentors.
While Augustine is commonly recognized as a philosopher, theologian and preacher, Shane and Ian argue that it is also important to take note of his role as a pastor and carer of souls.
Shane Angland is currently a teaching elder at Ennis Evangelical Church, Ireland. He has served as a missionary in Ukraine and is a Th.M. graduate from Dallas Theological Seminary with an emphasis in historical theology.
Dr. Ian Clary is a native of Canada; most recently he lived in Toronto, Ontario, where he served as a minister at West Toronto Baptist Church. He taught at various institutions in Canada, including Redeemer University College and Heritage College and he continues to lecture at Munster Bible College in Cork, Ireland.
Ian's doctoral work looked at issues dealing with the Christian interpretation of history with a particular focus on early-modern British evangelicalism. His master's work looked at the reception history of patristics into the post-Reformation period with a focus on Christology.
Suggested Links:
God Crowns His Own Gifts: Augustine, Grace, and the Monks of Hadrumetum
https://hesedandemet.com/product/god-crowns-his-own-gifts-augustine-grace-and-the-monks-of-hadrumetum/
Be sure to subscribe to the Into Theology podcast for Ian's journey through Augustine's Confessions:
https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/into-theology/
Recommended Episodes:
Shane Angland: The Problem and Promise of Preaching : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/7/7/the-problem-and-the-promise-of-preaching-shane-angland
Ian Clary : Learning from the Puritans : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/5/14/episode-107-learning-from-the-puritans
Bryan Chapell : Pulpit Flourish vs Pastoral Care : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/9/13/pulpit-flourish-vs-pastoral-care-with-bryan-chappell
Taylor Turkington is the founder and director of BibleEquipping, which offers help for women in ministry via cohorts and coaching to grow in their fluency and gifting as Bible communicators - they help in honing their curriculum, planning teaching strategies, or thinking through theological and practical matters. She is also the author of the forthcoming book Trembling Faith: How a Distressed Prophet Helps Us Trust God in a Chaotic World, which is a journey through the timeless story of Habakkuk. She is very well-spoken and thoughtful, and speaks with Mike about power dynamics, the importance of getting and giving specific feedback as a means of growth. She also speaks about the variety of ways to show Christ from the Old Testament through various genres, and concludes with an off-the-cuff journey through Habakkuk’s view of God’s judgment and how that brings us to the cross of Christ and the final consumption. This episode will definitely help you to know why and how you should consider teaching the minor prophets!
Taylor launched BibleEquipping to continue the work she had been doing for more than a decade training women to study and teach the Bible, and to do it with people she loved. Today she enjoys teaching, leading, and coaching she gets to do through BibleEquipping. Still, she stays awake at night dreaming and praying for new ways to equip women to serve the Church. And, let’s be real, sometimes dreaming about flowers to plant in her garden.
Previously, Taylor launched and directed the Women’s Training Network for The Gospel Coalition and co-founded The Verity Fellowship for Western Seminary. Her experience includes living overseas, training women internationally, and working in the local church. She cares deeply about supporting and encouraging Bible teachers so they serve their local churches and communities even better equipped.
She received an MA in Biblical and Theological Studies and Doctor of Ministry, focused in exposition of the Old Testament, from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon, where she lives with her family. She also loves good chocolate and a great cup of tea! They got her through school.
Taylor spends a good amount of time studying and writing about the Minor Prophets (particularly the 7th century ones), yet you’ll often hear her pondering about healthy use of power, chronic illness, and everyday discipleship and evangelism. She also loves teaching and talking about homiletics (hence the DMin about it). She serves at her local church on the sermon review team and teaching in the women’s ministry.
You can see her videos and read her writing at The Gospel Coalition and Gospel-Centered Discipleship. You can reach out to her through BibleEquipping. She loves meeting new people.
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Recommended Episodes:
Bryan Chapell : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/9/13/pulpit-flourish-vs-pastoral-care-with-bryan-chappell
Tim Chaddick: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/1/7/episode-082-three-key-movements-in-the-life-of-a-preacher
Angie Thornton : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/9/6/addressing-felt-needs-without-neglecting-the-meaning-of-the-text-with-angie-thornton
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Paul Leboutillier, John Whittaker, Brian Brodersen & Nick Cady answer questions from the participants at our most recent in-person training event in Boise, Idaho. They give their thoughts on how to assess the tone and "vibe" of a church that you are invited to speak at, what commentaries that every preacher should own, what commentaries are specifically suited for particular books of the Bible, and what to do when you are simply starting at a blank Word Document and can't think of what to write, or what to say about a certain passage of scripture.
Recommended Episodes:
Frederick Dale Bruner: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/6/28/pastoral-and-scholastic-earthiness-frederick-dale-bruner
Colorado Springs Panel Discussion on Sermon Preparation: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/2/1/panel-discussion-on-sermon-preparation
John Hwang: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/8/30/preaching-mentorships-with-john-hwang-panel-discussion
John Whitaker has been devoted to teaching and preaching the Bible for more than 3 decades, and in this candid conversation he speaks about his first awkward (and too short) sermon on an Easter Sunrise as a teenager and his growing skill and confidence over the years. He believes that the main problem with most preaching today is that sermons don't contain a purpose or a point. He gives practical advice on how to add pauses and how to draw illustrations from the teaching text itself.
Colossians 1:28 We proclaim Him, admonishing every person and teaching every person with all wisdom, so that we may present every person complete in Christ.
John is passionate about connecting people with the life-changing message of the Bible.
He loves to bring the Bible to life and connect it to your life, so that it helps you live the life God created you for.
John enjoys his life too...
When he’s not preaching or teaching, you might find him at a local coffee shop meeting with and encouraging other local ministers. Or you could find him hanging out at home with his wife and partner in ministry, Louise, his closest friend for 30 years. Or perhaps you’ll find him throwing the ball for his dogs.
He loves Mexican food, a quiet day in the woods, his family, but most of all John loves to help people see how God’s word speaks to their life and his greatest thrill in life is to see people come alive to the joy of walking with God honestly, humbly, and transformationally.
Want all the technical details about John?
John is a preacher, teacher and pastor. He holds theology and ministry degrees from Boise Bible College, Cincinnati Bible Seminary, and a doctorate in preaching from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary - the only reason for all of that is to help bring God's word into the lives of people more effectively. John has been serving in ministry for 30 years. He has served as a Professor of Preaching and New Testament at Boise Bible College for 19 years. During that time, he also helped plant a church in Kuna, Idaho, where he led the adult education ministry and preached for 11 years. He has taught classes for Eternity Bible College and taught and preached in various places around the country and the world. Most recently, he served for nearly 4 years as one of the teaching and campus pastors at The Pursuit, in Boise.
Recommended Episodes:
How to Lead an Interactive Bible Study: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/3/12/episode-38-how-to-lead-an-interactive-bible-study
Learning from John the Baptist: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/2/16/learning-from-john-the-baptist-george-scanlan
The Power of Connection: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/1/the-power-of-connection-eric-cartier
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John Whittaker believes that every sermon should have a purpose and a point - because we aren't just teaching the Bible, we are teaching the Bible to people.
In this session (recorded in 2022 at our Boise, Idaho training event) John speaks about the need to hone our homiletical skills so that we can connect with our congregations as complicated individuals, rather than a block of abstract "listeners." Homiletics is the study of how to effectively communicate the message of the Christian faith through preaching and teaching. It involves understanding the biblical texts, the needs and concerns of the audience, and the use of language and other communication techniques to convey the message in a way that is meaningful and impactful
John is passionate about connecting people with the life-changing message of the Bible.
He loves to bring the Bible to life and connect it to your life, so that it helps you live the life God created you for.
John enjoys his life too...
When he’s not preaching or teaching, you might find him at a local coffee shop meeting with and encouraging other local ministers. Or you could find him hanging out at home with his wife and partner in ministry, Louise, his closest friend for 30 years. Or perhaps you’ll find him throwing the ball for his dogs.
He loves Mexican food, a quiet day in the woods, his family, but most of all John loves to help people see how God’s word speaks to their life and his greatest thrill in life is to see people come alive to the joy of walking with God honestly, humbly, and transformationally.
Want all the technical details about John?
John is a preacher, teacher and pastor. He holds theology and ministry degrees from Boise Bible College, Cincinnati Bible Seminary, and a doctorate in preaching from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary - the only reason for all of that is to help bring God's word into the lives of people more effectively. John has been serving in ministry for 30 years. He has served as a Professor of Preaching and New Testament at Boise Bible College for 19 years. During that time, he also helped plant a church in Kuna, Idaho, where he led the adult education ministry and preached for 11 years. He has taught classes for Eternity Bible College and taught and preached in various places around the country and the world. Most recently, he served for nearly 4 years as one of the teaching and campus pastors at The Pursuit, in Boise.
Recommended Resources:
https://www.johnwhittaker.net/
The Listener's Commentary: https://www.listenerscommentary.com/
free Mini-Course Deepen your Bible reading and prayer time : https://www.johnwhittaker.net/courses
Recommended Expositors Collective Episodes:
Tucker Maile: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/10/3/getting-your-sea-legs-and-finding-your-own-voice-with-tucker-maile
Douglas O'Donnell : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/7/30/the-beauty-and-power-of-biblical-exposition-with-douglas-odonnell
Eric Cartier : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/12/7/sermon-prep-involves-time-work-and-prayer-eric-cartier
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Sam Storms is a veteran preacher, author and seminary professor with nearly five decades of ministry experience in this interview (originally released in April of 2022) He emphasizes the importance of being open to the Holy Spirit during the preparation and delivery of sermons, and highlights the difference between the gift of teaching and the gift of prophecy.
Key points covered in the podcast:
The importance of being open to the Holy Spirit during both the preparation and delivery of sermons.
Spontaneous interruptions
The distinction between the gift of teaching and the gift of prophecy.
He also talks about what it is like to teach through Romans four times, and what his first tattoo(s) would be!
Get his latest book A Dozen Things God Did with Your Sin (And Three Things He'll Never Do) here: https://www.crossway.org/books/a-dozen-things-god-did-with-your-sin-and-thre-tpb/
Sam Storms (PhD, University of Texas at Dallas) has spent nearly five decades in ministry as a pastor, professor, and author. He is currently the senior pastor at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and was previously a visiting associate professor of theology at Wheaton College from 2000 to 2004. He is the founder of Enjoying God Ministries. Sam serves as a member of the Council of The Gospel Coalition. Sam is a past President of the Evangelical Theological Society, and currently serves on its Executive Committee and blogs regularly at SamStorms.org.
Recommended Episodes:
Prayer, Study and Spontaneity - Adam Narciso https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/13/prayer-study-and-spontaneity-adam-narciso
Leaving Behind Our Hidden Shame for His Glorious Grace - Ray Ortlund: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/10/12/leaving-behind-our-hidden-shame-for-his-glorious-grace-ray-ortlund
To Use Notes Or Not To Use Notes, That Is The Question - Brian Brodersen: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/12/26/episode-27-to-use-notes-or-not-to-use-notes-that-is-the-question
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Dr Justin Holcomb speaks with Mike Neglia about his theological journey and ministry experience that began under the mentorship of Carl Dixon in Calvary Chapel Sarasota and he now finds himself as an Episcopal priest and theology and apologetics professor at Reformed Theological Seminary and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
He speaks about death metal, the book of common prayer, Law / Gospel distinctions and caring for victims of sexual assault or physical abuse.
[ This was originally released in June of 2022 ]
Resources Mentioned:
Rid of My Disgrace - Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault : https://www.crossway.org/books/rid-of-my-disgrace-ebook/
Is it My Fault? Hope and Healing for Those Suffering Domestic Violence. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802410243/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=justholc-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0802410243&linkId=47c04d3e9c499208e3634cd0cf271dcf
Recommended Episodes:
Preaching the Law & Preaching the Gospel - Bob Hiller : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/12/29/preaching-the-law-amp-preaching-the-gospel-bob-hillar
Heralding the Voice of Christ - Glen Scrivener : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/5/18/heralding-the-voice-of-christ-glen-scrivener
The Preacher as Hitman and Midwife - Dr. Scott Keith : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/10/13/the-preacher-as-hitman-and-midwife-dr-scott-keith
Preaching Hope In Darkness - Karen Mason and Scott Gibson : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/1/12/preaching-hope-in-darkness-karen-mason-and-scott-gibson
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Most times I don’t “finish” a sermon until 7am on Sunday when I have to close the computer and send my notes to the media team. The process for me is part investigation, part devotion, and part screen writing. I have recently begun to embrace the challenge of the writing process (20+ years in!) and also for the first time I’m beginning to own the fact that what I do is an art form. - Dave Lomas
Dave speaks with Mike about his gradual understanding of sermon preparation as a creative art form, as well as the value of embracing obscurity in the age of livestreaming and celebrity pastors.
Resources Mentioned:
Homiletical Plot - The Sermon as Narrative Art Form - Eugene L. Lowry : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/114821.The_Homiletical_Plot
Dave's Instagram Post on Sermon writing as art: https://www.instagram.com/p/CdWHrozpLIF/
Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting - Robert McKee: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48654.Story
David, Saul and God - Paul Borgman : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4310330-david-saul-and-god
House of Prayer - Reality SF sermon series: https://realitysf.com/category/series/house-of-prayer/?audio=18470
Recommended Episodes:
Tim Chaddick - What have you been talking about? https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/4/19/what-have-you-been-talking-about-tim-chaddick
Jon Tyson - Theology that cannot be dismissed and power that cannot be denied https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/12/21/theology-that-cannot-be-dismissed-power-that-cannot-be-denied-jon-tyson
Adam Narciso - Prayer, Study and Spontaneity : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/13/prayer-study-and-spontaneity-adam-narciso
Suzy Silk - Following the Spirit : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/11/24/following-the-spirit-suzy-silk
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Pastor Paul Leboutillier is a wise, mature and seasoned saint and between training sessions in Boise, Idaho he sat down with Mike for a conversation about the difference between self awareness and self obsession, being thrown Into the deep end of ministry way too young, and how he is handling being an unlikely YouTube celebrity.
Pastor Paul Leboutillier has been the Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Ontario, Oregon for 32 years and is close to completing his third time through the entire Bible teaching verse by verse. A significant increase in curiosity and online searching for Bible teachings took place during the pandemic as the world dealt with major disruptions in life and, for some, the inability to attend church services. This led to many around the world discovering Pastor Paul's teachings. His recorded and live teachings have been watched on YouTube over 31 million times with well over 150,000 subscribers.
Pastor Paul and his wife, Sue, have been married 44 years and have four grown children and 6 grandchildren.
Resources Mentioned:
Knowledge of the Holy - A.W. Tozer : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/666758.The_Knowledge_of_the_Holy
Calvary Chapel Ontario YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/@CalvaryChapelOntario
Damian Kyle Sermons: https://accordingtothescriptures.com/
Recommended Episodes:
Chuck Smith - Spirit Anointed Sermon Preparation : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/14/bonus-episode-spirit-anointed-sermon-preparation-chuck-smith
Shawn Stone - Speech Impediments, Insecurity and the Holy Spirit : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/7/16/episode-56-speech-impediments-insecurities-and-the-holy-spirit
Panel Discussion on Sermon Preparation: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/2/1/panel-discussion-on-sermon-preparation
Embodied Preaching - Sam Allberry : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/9/21/embodied-preaching-sam-allberry
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December has arrived, and we decided to dig into the vaults and pull out this treasure from 2021 - Mike speaks with pastor, musician and self-proclaimed "Ambassador of Christmas" Ronnie Martin about how preachers can leverage this annual opportunity for the gospel? How can a pastor, who has perhaps preached dozens of Christmas messages over the years, keep it “fresh” now? They speak about some beloved and obscure Christmas carols, sermon series ideas, Advent devotionals and the ethics of re-preaching old Christmas messages.
Ronnie Martin is a songwriter, recording artist, author, and Lead Pastor of Substance Church (EFCA).
His most recent solo albums are From the Womb of the Morning, the Dew of Your Youth Will Be Yours (Velvet Blue Music, 2022), and Bells Merrily: The Christmas Recordings (Velvet Blue Music, 2022). Prior to his solo recordings, he released numerous albums as Joy Electric and The Brothers Martin (Tooth and Nail Records), among others.
Ronnie is the author of The God Who is With Us: A 25 Day Advent Devotional (B&H, 2022), as well as seven other books that have been released or are forthcoming. Ronnie’s writing has appeared in Lifeway Research, For the Church, The Gospel Coalition, and other places. He is the co-host of two podcasts: The Happy Rant (w/ Ted Kluck & Barnabas Piper) and The Art of Pastoring (w/ Jared C. Wilson).
Ronnie has given talks and sermons around the country on a wide variety of topics including theology, pastoral ministry, small-town pastoring, worship, music, and Christian living. He completed his M.A. at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and is currently finishing his DMin at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Ronnie is also the Director of Leader Renewal for Harbor Network, where he works alongside church planters and pastors in areas related to pastoral care.
He and his wife Melissa live in a restored colonial house from 1895 in Mid-Ohio and have an adult daughter who lives and works in Chicago.
Resources Mentioned:
Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room (8 guests speak about Christmas preaching) https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/11/15/advent-preaching-mike-neglia-with-eight-guests
The God Who is With Us: 25-Day Devotional for Advent -
https://www.amazon.com/God-Who-Us-25-Day-Devotional/dp/1087753570?crid=XBWBAATA5JWO&keywords=ronnie+martin+books&qid=1654454127&sprefix=ronnie+martin,aps,120&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=josbye-20&linkId=36bace2d6b31ad38e66191010206e507&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
The Best Gift Ever Given: A 25-Day Journey Through Advent from God's Good Gifts to God's Great Son : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0736978542/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2
Said Fantasy: https://plastiqmusiq.bandcamp.com/album/carols-gloria
3 Ways to Become a Christmas Loving Pastor: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/3-ways-to-become-a-christmas-loving-pastor/
25 Advent Devotionals from Ronnie Martin: https://ftc.co/?s=advent
Substance Church : https://www.substance-church.org/
Recommended Episodes:
Tidings of Great Joy: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/11/28/episode-76-tidings-of-great-joy
Ronnie Martin - The Danger of Being Over-Prepared: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/8/3/the-danger-of-being-over-prepared-ronnie-martin
Jonathan Pennington: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/8/10/the-first-and-last-minute-of-your-sermon-jonathan-pennington
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Paul LeBoutillier gives half a dozen solid, practical pieces of advice that each and every Bible teacher can implement right away, and begin to see growth and progress. Thoughtful wisdom concerning the sermon preparation process, heart analysis and checking our own motives are dispensed by Paul on October 14th, 2022 in Boise Idaho at our most recent training event.
Pastor Paul has been the Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Ontario, Oregon for 32 years and is close to completing his third time through the entire Bible teaching verse by verse. A significant increase in curiosity and online searching for Bible teachings took place during the pandemic as the world dealt with major disruptions in life and, for some, the inability to attend church services. This led to many around the world discovering Pastor Paul's teachings. His recorded and live teachings have been watched on YouTube over 31 million times with well over 150,000 subscribers.
Pastor Paul and his wife, Sue, have been married 44 years and have four grown children and 6 grandchildren.
Resources mentioned:
ESV Bible, Read by Kristyn Getty : https://www.crossway.org/bibles/esv-bible-read-by-kristyn-getty-dl/
DEVELOPING YOUR GIFT - DAVID GUZIK : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/12/1/developing-your-gift-david-guzik
MISTAKES NEW PREACHERS OFTEN MAKE - TED LEAVENWORTH : HTTPS://WWW.EXPOSITORSCOLLECTIVE.COM/PODCAST/2020/11/19/MISTAKES-NEW-PREACHERS-OFTEN-MAKE-TED-LEAVENWORTH
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In episode 250 of the podcast Heath Hardesty speaks with Mike Neglia about mirth, cultural engagement and the artistry of preaching.
Heath Hardesty was born and raised in Boulder County, Colorado, and now lives in Livermore. Before pastoring, h worked as a plumber's apprentice (which might explain something of his focus on us being apprentices of Jesus). He and his wife moved to the Tri-valley in October of 2009 to join the pastoral team of VCC, and he became the lead pastor in 2015. Heath and his wife Marla have three kids: a 9-year-old boy, a 6-year-old girl, and a 4-year-old girl. Heath is a self-professed book nerd, so talk of Tolkien, Lewis, Dostoevsky, Eliot, O'Connor, Peterson and others are likely to happen at some point! In his opinion, theology should have some poetry to it.
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The Christmas season is upon us! This is a unique time in the calendar year when nominal Christians and occasional visitors will come to your church to sing songs and listen to a sermon. How can we leverage this opportunity for the gospel? How can a preacher, who has perhaps preached dozens of Christmas messages over the years, keep it “fresh” now? Eight former (and upcoming) guests of the podcast were asked exactly that question and have submitted their answers.
Our hope is that as you listen to these different perspectives and ideas that it will stir your heart with fresh enthusiasm this upcoming December!
For full biographies and
John Starke - 02:34
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/4/27/showing-gods-love-through-expository-preaching-john-starke
Shane Angland - 08:42
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/7/7/the-problem-and-the-promise-of-preaching-shane-angland
Ian Clary - 10:36
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/21/preaching-evangelistic-sermons-ian-clary
Dave Lomas - 14:09
Episode forthcoming (Scheduled for December 20, 2022)
Taylor Turkingtonn - 17:05
Episode forthcoming (Scheduled for January 17, 2023)
Preaching Today article mentioned:
https://www.preachingtoday.com/holidays-events/holidays/christmas/christmas-and-minor-prophets.html
David Mathis - 20:57
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/11/1/what-does-it-mean-to-be-able-to-teach-with-david-mathis
The Christmas We Didn't Expect: A Daily Advent Devotional
https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-We-Didnt-Expect/dp/1784984760
John Brown - 27:28
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/10/29/episode-71-the-art-of-saying-no-to-good-things
Dominic Done - 31:01
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/9/12/preaching-faith-amp-deconstruction-dominic-done
Mike Neglia - 39:52
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/5/10/preaching-gospel-centered-sermons-mike-neglia
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The ministry of the Word and the care of souls is certainly not limited only to the preaching event. Pastors are called not only to minister with an open Bible from the pulpit, but also with an open Bible from the counselling couch as well. Kike Torres returns for a second time to speak about the role of Biblical counselling in his church context, and also why he believes that every pastor should have a counsellor, and should be counselling others.
Kike has served as lead pastor of Horizonte Querétaro since 2011. He is the founder of the Calvary Chapel School of Ministry in México and the Biblical Counseling Center at Querétaro. Kike also writes for the Gospel Coalition and is the founder and president of the Biblical Counseling Coalition in Mexico which hosts the annual National Biblical Counseling Conference, as well as regional biblical counseling conferences. He is currently pursuing ACBC certification and a MACS at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Paulina and they have one son. Kike has a passion for mental, physical, and spiritual health.
Further resources:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkwWi_HtIQMBU8ySbeBlD_g
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kikepastorres
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pastorreskike/
Church Website: https://www.cristoesmejor.com/
PastorPastor Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pastorpastor-con-kike-torres/id1501868899
Una Nueva Vida Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085XNS33H/
Dios en mis desiertos y tormentas Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1400244463/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1
Biblical Counseling Coalition in Mexico: https://www.consejero.org/
National Biblical Counseling Conference: https://www.contuconsejo.com/
Association of Certified Biblical Counsellors (ACBC) https://biblicalcounseling.com/
Recommended Episodes :
The Preacher and Emotional Health - Ryan Huguley : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/10/6/the-preacher-and-emotional-health-ryan-hugley
Every Hero Suffers - Wesley Towne : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/6/22/every-hero-suffers-wesley-towne
Preaching Hope in Darkness - Scott Gibson + Karen Mason: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/1/12/preaching-hope-in-darkness-karen-mason-and-scott-gibson
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The one notable distinction between Elder and Deacon virtues listened in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 is a single Greek word didaktikos, which has been translated as “Able to teach” “apt to teach”“skilful in teaching” in various English translations. What exactly does that mean? Mike Neglia speaks with David Mathis about this specific Elder qualification and the difference between reluctant occasional teaching and enthusiastic joyful habitual teaching.
Paul also says, as his culminating qualification in the Titus 1 list, the pastor-elder “must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it” (Titus 1:9). That is, he must know “the trustworthy word,” and be trained in it, and genuinely “hold firm” to it. But then commences the work of teaching in its twofold sense: feeding the flock (“give instruction in sound doctrine”) and defending the flock (“rebuke those who contradict it”). And if the pastors are poor or ineffective teachers, the sheep go hungry or get eaten. - from https://www.9marks.org/article/pastors-teach/
David Mathis serves as senior teacher and executive editor at desiringGod.org, a pastor at Cities Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and an adjunct professor at Bethlehem College & Seminary in Minneapolis. He and his wife, Megan, have four children. He is the author of several books, including Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus through the Spiritual Disciplines.
Resources mentioned:
Workers for your Joy: https://www.crossway.org/press-room/workers-for-your-joy-tpb/
Team Preaching : https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/team-preaching
Recommended Episodes:
Bivocational Ministry and Lay Elders: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/2/8/bivocational-ministry-and-lay-preachers-sean-gilliam
New Jersey Panel Discussion on Bivocational Ministry: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/1/17/episode-84-new-jersey-qampa-panel
Showing God’s Love through Expository Preaching: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/4/27/showing-gods-love-through-expository-preaching-john-starke
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Mentorship or coaching from an older wiser more experienced preacher is a crucial ingredient if you want to grow in your personal study and public proclamation of Gods word. This episode features testimonials of gratitude from 10 former guest highlighting the leaders who took time out of their schedule to invest in them. We hope that this is an encouragement to seek out a mentor, or to be a mentor to someone else.
Phil Newton currently lives in Germantown, TN, after serving in Pastoral ministry for 35+ years at South Woods Baptist Church he has now transitioned to the director of pastoral care and mentoring for the Pillar Network
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/7/1/pastoral-preaching-dr-phil-newton
Alan Stoddard - currently serving the Lord the Lord Jesus in Granbury, Texas.
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/11/9/sermon-based-small-groups-alan-stoddard
John Hindley serves as teaching Elder at Broadgrace church in Norfolk, England.
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/2/15/serving-without-sinking-john-hindley
Ronnie Martin is the lead pastor of Substance Church in Ashland, Ohio https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/11/16/advent-and-christmas-preaching-ronnie-martin
James Travis is the pastor at Saar Fellowship, an international church in Bahrain in the middle east - he’s been on two episodes
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/7/21/how-you-say-what-you-say-james-travis
Kike Torres has served as lead pastor of Horizonte Querétaro for 11+ years and he and is the founder and president of the Biblical Counseling Coalition in Mexico
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/6/29/god-calls-you-to-intimacy-not-activity-kike-torres
Chad Brooks is a United Methodist Pastor in Alexandria Lousiana - he hosts the productive pastor podcast, and is a wealth of information about pastoral productivity
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/5/17/true-and-false-pastoral-productivity-chad-brooks
John Chandler is a spiritual director and host of the Consortio Dei podcast https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/6/8/lead-with-curiosity-john-chandler https://consortiodei.com/
Joe Gamez is the pastor of Calvary San Juan in Washington state
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/1/26/preaching-mentorship-that-actually-works
Brian Brodersen serves as the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Brian is also the president of Calvary Chapel Bible College, the Calvary Global Network, and he is the Festival Director of Creation Fest UK.
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/7/26/dependence-upon-the-holy-spirit-with-brian-brodersen
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/5/19/episode-108-preaching-in-the-power-of-the-spirit
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/8/28/episode-10-the-holy-spirit-martyn-lloyd-jones-and-you
Jon Tyson: Originally from Adelaide Australia, he has now planted and pastors Church of the City New York :
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/12/21/theology-that-cannot-be-dismissed-power-that-cannot-be-denied-jon-tyson
Mike Neglia is the pastor of Calvary Cork, in the Republic of Ireland. He serves on the Executive Team of Calvary Global Network and is the Team Lead of Expositors Collective https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/5/10/preaching-gospel-centered-sermons-mike-neglia
Related Expositors Collective Episodes:
Mentorship Q+A Panel featuring Ray Bentley, Brian Brodersen, Pilgrim Benham, Shawn Stone and Kellen Criswell https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/11/4/episode-72-preaching-mentorships-qa
Mike Payne on Mentorship (with Hungarian translation!) : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/12/8/the-value-of-preaching-mentorships-michael-payne
John Hwang on Preaching Mentorships (with Q+A Panel) https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/8/30/preaching-mentorships-with-john-hwang-panel-discussion
15 things I learned in a mentorship relationship - John Hwang
Keep your eyes open for those God brings into your life to mentor.
Enter the lives of those you mentor and invite them into yours.
Esteem character above gifting; this includes showing them what a sincere, humble confession of sin and an honest, Gospel-shaped dependance on God looks like.
Affirm their calling and spiritual gifts and be supportive along the way.
Teach them to equip them for the rest of their lives, not just for the immediate moment.
Teach them how to read and study the Bible.
Model preaching for them by inviting them into your moments of preparation, prayer, and presentation.
Model for them how to love and serve all people – not just a particular group – in preaching.
Teach them by word and deed to aim for quality over quantity; Christlikeness over cultural-relevance; Spirit-empowered preaching over Spirit-less ingenuity, creativity, and eloquence.
Make time with them to have conversations about doctrine and ministry, keeping Christ the center of them all.
Introduce them to other Christian voices. Teach them how to listen, teach them how to read, and discuss with them what they are learning.
Be willing to take risks with them.
Correct when correction is necessary and encourage when encouragement is needed.
Don’t attach your identity and worth to their success and failures but show them what a true understanding of your identity and worth in Christ looks like.
Be thankful and present when you have them and be thankful and hopeful when God takes them to other places and other people.
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Since our preaching builds, affirms and creates the culture of our churches, it is vitally important that we emphasize and consistently hold out not only the gospel itself, but the cultural implications thereof.
In this workshop, given at the CGN International Pastors and Leaders Conference in Costa Mesa California back in June of 2022, Mike Neglia, Tim Chaddick and Nick Cady speak about the opportunities (and limitations) of the pulpit for shaping, upholding and communicating gospel culture in the lives of our churches.
“As the pastor, you are the primary shaper of the church’s culture. Because you preach most frequently, your beliefs and values are far more influential in steering the culture of the church. What matters to you usually defines what matters to the church. This influence is a grave privilege” - Deepak Reju + Jeremy Pierre
Nick Cady is the lead pastor of White Fields Community Church in Longmont, Colorado.
Prior to moving to Longmont in 2012, Nick spent 10 years as a missionary, pastor and church planter in Hungary working with Calvary Chapel. He holds a Bachelors degree in Theology from the University of Gloucestershire (UK) and a Masters degree in Integrative Theology from London School of Theology.
Nick is on the steering committee of the Expositors Collective, a growing network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers by hosting training seminars and providing resources, including a weekly podcast.
He also serves with Calvary Global Network as a Local Connector and has developed Cultivate, a program to assess, train, and deploy new church planters and missionaries.
You can keep up with Nick on Twitter at @nickcady, on Instagram at @cadynick, or by subscribing to the White Fields Church podcast.
Tim Chaddick is the Pastor for Preaching at Reality Ventura and Founding Pastor of Reality Church London and Reality LA. A native to California, Tim's first ten years of church-planting ministry started as the Lead Pastor of Reality LA in 2006, a thriving church in the heart of Hollywood, before planting Reality London in the UK in 2016. In 2021, Tim returned to California to take up the Pastor for Preaching role at Reality Ventura.
Recommended episodes:
Ray Ortlund - How Gospel Preaching Creates Gospel Culture: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/8/18/how-gospel-preaching-creates-gospel-culture-ray-ortlund
Justin Holcomb - Preaching God’s Grace to the Disgraced : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/6/21/preaching-gods-grace-to-the-disgraced-justin-holcomb
Tim Chaddick - What Have You Been Talking About? : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/4/19/what-have-you-been-talking-about-tim-chaddick
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In this engaging and thought-provoking conversation Nick Cady and Mike Neglia speak with Robert Fergusson about the value of storytelling in preaching. Our postmodern world cherishes stories of individuals yet is skeptical of an overarching metanarrative - Robert helps us to use the former to communicate the latter.
They also speak about what it means to follow the example of Paul in 2 Corinthians 4:5 “For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.”
This was recorded in December 2020 and originally broadcast in February of 2021
Robert's book "Are you getting this?" is available at Hillsong's website [ https://www.hillsongstore.com/aygt ] or anywhere books are sold.
You can follow Robert on Instagram for weekly teaching tips - https://www.instagram.com/robertfergussonteaching/?hl=en
Robert Fergusson has been part of the teaching team at Hillsong Church for the last thirty years. He is English by birth, Australian by choice and European by taste. He has seven growing grandchildren, three married children and one patient wife. He is a biologist by training, but dislikes the colour green. He is a teacher by calling, but hates marking. He loves travelling, reading, photography and coffee. For over forty years he has taught people how to live in order to please God. He and his wife currently live in the parrot-filled suburbs of Sydney.
Recommended Episodes:
How to not be boring - Nick Cady: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/1/1/episode-28-how-to-not-be-boring
I'll be your story Sherpa - Scott Erickson : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/5/11/ill-be-your-story-sherpa-scott-erickson
Finding Your Own Voice - Brian Brodersen : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/12/2/episode-77-finding-your-own-voice
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Tucker Maile, lead pastor of Calvary Boise, speaks with Mike about getting his "preacher's sea legs" after floundering about for the first few minutes at the start of each sermon. They also speak about their shared conviction about the power of monological preaching, and the supplementary value of conversational dialogical conversational didactic conversations - both before and after the preaching event.
Isaiah 40: 6-8 The voice said, “Cry out!” And [d]he said, “What shall I cry?” “All flesh is grass, And all its loveliness is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades, Because the breath of the Lord blows upon it; Surely the people are grass.The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”
Tucker Maile spent four years heading the Kingdom Collective, post-college-age fellowship, before assuming his current position as Lead Pastor of Calvary Boise. “I love teaching people about God, encouraging them in their day-to-day life, and inspiring them to know Jesus better. Our God is the author of everyone’s walk of faith and I love to hear the stories of all He is doing in and through the people I’m privileged to serve.”
Resources Mentioned:
Tuck and Tom Show : https://www.youtube.com/c/TuckandTom/videos
Conversation with Kirk Crager on Ecclesiates : https://youtu.be/iZ5EUpJeAjo?t=966
Top 10 Things to do in Boise, Idaho : https://www.tripadvisor.ie/Attractions-g35394-Activities-Boise_Idaho.html
Recommended Episodes
Evan Wickham - Sermons should be prepared in community: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/9/25/episode-14-sermons-should-be-prepared-in-community
Nijay Gupta - How NOT to use commentaries: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/6/1/how-not-to-use-commentaries-nijay-gupta
Greg Jao - Collaboration and invitation: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/4/6/collaboration-and-invitation-greg-jao
Our next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages will be in Boise, Idaho on October 14-15, 2022 at Calvary Boise. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships. Register at https://www.expositorscollective.com/
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Lindsey Carlson talks with Mike about the discouragement we and the people that we speak to week after week face to face. It is a discouraging world out there, and the false-promises of the self-help industry aren’t working.
The people who attend our women’s Bible studies or Sunday morning assemblies need more than vague pep talks or pulpit platitudes, we need deep rich strong true words that will actually impart courage and strength.
Lindsey speaks about how to handle God’s word to offer true encouragement to God’s people that won’t let them down.
She also gives practical advice towards the end on how to find life-giving, encouraging friends
“God allowed me to face the discomfort of my need because He knew it would lead me to His better strength and encourage me to come quickly to Him the next time a storm came.”
-Lindsey Carlson
Lindsey Carlson is an author, Bible teacher, disciple-maker, pastor’s wife, and the mother of five (ages 5-17). She and her husband Kyle spent a decade leading corporate worship together in the Houston area and in 2015 they relocated to the mid-Atlantic to plant Imprint Community Church (Baltimore, MD) where Kyle serves as the senior pastor and Lindsey leads the church’s women’s ministry.
Whether inside her own local church or while writing or speaking more broadly, Lindsey delights in teaching women to grow in their love for God’s word and God’s people.
In her newest book, A Better Encouragement: Trading Self-Help for True Hope, Lindsey aims to help women seek and find a better source of encouragement than the kinds they’re often promised by the multi-billion-dollar self-help industry.
Over the years, Lindsey has also published Growing in Godliness: A Teen Girl’s Guide to Maturity in Christ (Crossway 2019) on the subject of sanctification, contributed a chapter to The Gospel Coalition’s women’s book, Identity Theft: Reclaiming the Truth of Our Identity in Christ (published in 2018), and to The North American Mission Board’s book for pastor’s wives, Five Markers of Healthy Planting Wives (2020), and her writing can be found online at The Gospel Coalition, Desiring God, Risen Motherhood, Christianity Today, True Woman, The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission and various other contributor sites.
Recommended Episodes:
Addressing Felt Needs without Neglecting the Meaning of the Text - Angie Thornton:
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/9/6/addressing-felt-needs-without-neglecting-the-meaning-of-the-text-with-angie-thornton
Going Around Those Watchful Dragons - Russell Moore:
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/5/25/going-around-those-watchful-dragons-russel-more
Preaching Hope in the Darkness - Scott Gibson + Karen Mason:
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/1/12/preaching-hope-in-darkness-karen-mason-and-scott-gibson
Our next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages will be in Boise, Idaho on October 14-15, 2022 at Calvary Boise. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships. Register at https://www.expositorscollective.com/
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The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
At our training events, you never know who might just pop in for a surprise visit! Our guest on the show this week is Dr. Ed Stetzer, one of the best people around who can explain to us the cultural moment that we are in, and why verse by verse expository preaching might be particularly useful in the age and stage that we find ourselves. Not only because of the current cultural moment, Dr Stetzer also believes that the nature of Biblical inerrancy nearly demands that the Bible be taught expositionally.
Dr Ed Stetzer,, is a professor and dean at Wheaton College where he also serves as Executive Director of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center. He has planted and revitalized churches , trained pastors and church planters on six continents, has earned two master’s degrees and two doctorates, and has written hundreds of articles and a dozen books. He is Regional Director for Lausanne North America movement and is frequently cited in, interviewed by, and writes for news outlets such as USAToday and CNN. He is the Founding Editor of The Gospel Project, a curriculum used by more than 1.7 million individuals each week for bible study. His national radio show, Ed Stetzer Live, airs Saturdays on Moody Radio and affiliates.
Recommended Episodes
The Value and Power of Expository Preaching - David Guzik : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/10/19/value-and-power-of-expository-preaching-david-guzik
Pastoral Preaching, Brevity and John Chrysostom - Gerald Bray: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/11/30/pastoral-preaching-brevity-and-john-chrysostom-gerald-bray
Preach the Word, Don't Work the Crowd - Chris Thomas : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/6/15/preach-the-word-dont-work-the-crowd-chris-thomas
Our next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages will be in Boise, Idaho on October 14-15, 2022 at Calvary Boise. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships. Register at https://www.expositorscollective.com/
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Bryan Chapell - 239
Dr. Bryan Chapell speaks with Mike about the importance of pastoral care, and the irreplaceable value of love in pastoral ministry.
Bryan Chapell currently leads the Administrative Committee of the Presbyterian Church in America and serves as Pastor Emeritus of the historic Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois and President Emeritus of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. He serves on the faculties of numerous seminaries and Bible colleges in different parts of the world, and has the privilege of conducting pastors’ conferences in several nations each year.
He is also the founder and host of “Unlimited Grace,” a daily half-hour Bible teaching program that has been heard on radio stations across the United States and in more than 80 countries around the world, and is now also available to listeners online.
Dr. Chapell is an internationally renowned preacher, teacher, and speaker, and the author of many books, including Each for the Other, Holiness by Grace, Praying Backwards, The Gospel According to Daniel, The Hardest Sermons You’ll Ever Have to Preach, and Christ-Centered Preaching, a preaching textbook now in multiple editions and many languages that has established him as one of this generation’s foremost teachers of homiletics.
Dr. Chapell is passionate about sharing the truth of God’s grace with others, since it provides the freedom and fuel for transformed lives of joy and peace.
He and his wife, Kathy, have four adult children, a growing number of grandchildren, and lives rich with friends, fishing and faith.
Additional Resources:
Grace at Work: Redeeming the grind and glory of your job https://www.crossway.org/books/grace-at-work-tpb/
Preparation and Delivery of Sermons Course: https://www.bryanchapell.com/course-sign-up-prep-and-del
Application for Empowered Preaching : https://www.bryanchapell.com/course-sign-up-application-for-empowered-preaching
Principles and Practice of Sermon Writing and Delivery, Exploring the Unifying Aspect of Grace that Binds all of Scripture Together : https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/course/christ-centered-preaching/
Recommended Episodes:
Gavin Ortlund: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/2/dying-on-the-right-hill-gavin-ortlund
Tim Chaddick: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/1/7/episode-082-three-key-movements-in-the-life-of-a-preacher
Mike Neglia : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/5/5/episode-105-christ-centered-preaching
Our next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages will be in Boise, Idaho on October 14-15, 2022 at Calvary Boise. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships. Register at https://www.expositorscollective.com/
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The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
Mike speaks with Angie Thornton about the good desire to address the immediate felt needs of our hearers, and the importance of digging deeper in order to get to the real heart of the matter.
Together with her husband Dan, Angie served the Lord in Senegal for 10 years in leadership training. Settled in Montreal with their 2 daughters since August 2017, they continue to train leaders among French Canadians, the least evangelized people group in the Western Hemisphere. Angie is the Women's Ministry Director for The Gospel Coalition Quebec (SOLA). She holds an MDiv from Moody Theological Seminary and publishes regularly in English at her blog. She blogs in French at TPSG, where she also co-hosts a weekly podcast. You can access her YouTube channel here.
Resources Mentioned:
To sign up for the Fall Women's Cohort in Expository Teaching in the Psalms, click here.
To view Angie's two teaching videos in English, click here.
To learn more about Bible Equipping's training events, click here.
Julius Kim on teaching for attention and retention: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/help-me-teach-the-bible/julius-kim-teaching-retention/
Into Theology with Ian Clary: https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/into-theology/into-theology-49-augustines-confessions-conversion/
Simeon Trust Online Courses: https://simeontrust.org/online-courses/
Recommended Podcast Episodes:
Sebastian Frappier: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/11/3/preaching-is-not-acting-sbastien-frappier
Ian Clary : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/21/preaching-evangelistic-sermons-ian-clary
Kristie Anyabwile: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/10/23/why-you-need-to-understand-literary-genre-kristi-anyabwile
Our next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages will be in Boise, Idaho on October 14-15, 2022 at Calvary Boise. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships. Register at https://www.expositorscollective.com/
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John Hwang uses three words that describe Mentorship: TRAINING, MODELING, and COMMISSIONING. He recounts the positive impact of his mentor, Richard Cimino, and encourages us to seek out older and more experienced preachers to coach and correct us, and also to seek out younger and less experienced preachers to encourage and nurture.
You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. - 2 Timothy 2:1-2
Appendix
15 things I learned in a mentorship relationship - John Hwang
- Keep your eyes open for those God brings into your life to mentor.
- Enter the lives of those you mentor and invite them into yours.
- Esteem character above gifting; this includes showing them what a sincere, humble confession of sin and an honest, Gospel-shaped dependance on God looks like.
- Affirm their calling and spiritual gifts and be supportive along the way.
- Teach them to equip them for the rest of their lives, not just for the immediate moment.
- Teach them how to read and study the Bible.
- Model preaching for them by inviting them into your moments of preparation, prayer, and presentation.
- Model for them how to love and serve all people – not just a particular group – in preaching.
- Teach them by word and deed to aim for quality over quantity; Christlikeness over cultural-relevance; Spirit-empowered preaching over Spirit-less ingenuity, creativity, and eloquence.
- Make time with them to have conversations about doctrine and ministry, keeping Christ the center of them all.
- Introduce them to other Christian voices. Teach them how to listen, teach them how to read, and discuss with them what they are learning.
- Be willing to take risks with them.
- Correct when correction is necessary and encourage when encouragement is needed.
- Don’t attach your identity and worth to their success and failures but show them what a true understanding of your identity and worth in Christ looks like.
- Be thankful and present when you have them and be thankful and hopeful when God takes them to other places and other people.
Recommended Episodes:
The Value of Preaching Mentorships - Michael Payne: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/12/8/the-value-of-preaching-mentorships-michael-payne
Preaching Mentorships - Clay Worrell: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/1/22/episode-31-preaching-mentorships
Preaching Mentorships Q+A San Diego: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/11/4/episode-72-preaching-mentorships-qa
Richard Cimino interview: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/7/2/episode-54-learn-from-others-but-be-yourself
Our next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages will be in Boise, Idaho on October 14-15, 2022 at Calvary Boise. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships. Register at https://www.expositorscollective.com/
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The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
In this bonus episode, recorded on the roads of Arkanasas, Ben Campell speaks with Mike Neglia about sermon preparation as a spiritual discipline and a potentially beneficial aspect of our own Christian growth. He also speaks about some withering critique from Jared C. Wilson, and "meddling" !
Benjamin G. Campbell (M.Div., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) serves as the Pastor at Arbor Grove Free Will Baptist Church in Hoxie, AR, and has been there since September 2018. When Ben is not pastoring, his hobbies include playing golf, writing, and spending time with his family.
Resources mentioned:
Purchase Ben's book here: https://wipfandstock.com/9781666730234/expository-preparation/
Jared Wilson's Coaching Cohort: https://www.tailored.coach/jaredwilson
Recommended Episodes:
Preaching Gospel Centered Sermons - Mike Neglia : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/5/10/preaching-gospel-centered-sermons-mike-neglia
Panel Discussion on Sermon Preparation: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/2/1/panel-discussion-on-sermon-preparation
Soul Preparation for Sunday Mornings: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/10/5/soul-preparation-for-sunday-mornings
Apologist and theoretical chemist Neil Shenvi speaks with Mike Neglia about the importance of addressing the questions of "imagined interlocutors" in our sermons. Dr Shenvi believes that all Christians should be prepared to defend the faith with reason and evidence, and gives a few tips and suggestions to preachers on how to bring these tools into the pulpit with us.
Neil Shenvi (PhD, University of California, Berkeley) has worked as a research scientist at Yale University and Duke University and has published over thirty peer-reviewed papers. He is married to Christina and currently homeschools their four children.
Recommended Episodes:
Ian Clary on Evangelistic Preaching: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/21/preaching-evangelistic-sermons-ian-clary
Nick Cady on Answering the Questions People are Actually Asking: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/6/14/answering-real-questions-nick-cady
Amy-Orr Ewing on Apologetics : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/5/31/apologetics-persuasion-and-evangelism-amy-orr-ewing
Recommended Resource:
Why Believe?: A Reasoned Approach to Christianity by Neil Shenvi https://www.crossway.org/books/why-believe-tpb/
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Dominic Done, Clay Worrell, Nick Cady and Tim Chaddick answer questions from participants at our most recent Expositors Collective in person training event, hosted by Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa in beautiful southern California. They answer questions about dealing with criticism, pursuing humility, preaching topically yet expositionally (and expositionally yet topically!) the value of written manuscripts and many other important themes.
This was recorded in Costa Mesa, California at our most recent Expositors Collective training event. Our next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages will be in Boise, Idaho on October 14-15, 2022 at Calvary Boise. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships. Register at https://www.expositorscollective.com/
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In this teaching Tim Chaddick encourages us to prioritize our reading, plan our rhythms and practice our rules for our personal spiritual health, relational well-being and power and clarity in our public proclamation of Gods word.
As you listen in on this recording you’ll notice that it is short, to the point and packed with honest and insightful wisdom. If you want to be in room for our next training event, then I specifically invite you to come along to our next training event in Boise Idaho, October 14- 15th.
Early Bird registration is only $39 for this two day event, which includes our workbook, refreshments and a coach who you and a small group of others will be assigned to to experience the event together, lead small group breakouts and invest in your current or future teaching and preaching ministry.
This event is open to men and women of all ages, and Christians in all stages and categories of ministry. This is open for lead pastors, women ministry directors, youth leaders, parachurch ministries: anyone who wants to grow in their personal study and public proclamation of God’s Word. There is room for you, and your team.
This was recorded in Costa Mesa, California at our most recent Expositors Collective training event. Our next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages will be in Boise, Idaho on October 14-15, 2022 at Calvary Boise. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships. Register at https://www.expositorscollective.com/
Recommended Episodes:
Tim Chaddick interview from 2019: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/1/7/episode-082-three-key-movements-in-the-life-of-a-preacher
David Guzik on the Value and Power of Expository Preaching: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/10/19/value-and-power-of-expository-preaching-david-guzik
Sam Storms on the power of the Spirit : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/4/12/prophetic-gifting-proper-grammar-amp-possible-tattoos-sam-storms
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Douglas Sean O'Donnell (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is the senior vice president of Bible editorial at Crossway. He is the author and editor of over a dozen books, including The Beginning and End of Wisdom; The Pastor's Book; The Song of Solomon and Matthew in the Preaching the Word commentary series; and Psalms in the Knowing the Bible series. He also contributed the Song of Solomon and Job to the ESV Expository Commentary.
In this conversation he speaks with Mike about his upcoming book (co-written with Leeland Ryken) The Beauty and Power of Biblical Exposition: Preaching the Literary Artistry and Genres of the Bible
He believes that instead of just acknowledging the various genres of Scripture, pastors and teachers should allow these genres to influence how the text is approached and communicated. They also speak about poetry, finding the "melodic line" in scripture passages and the importance of pastoral investment in the lives of the congregation.
Resources Mentioned:
The Beauty and Power of Biblical Exposition https://www.crossway.org/books/the-beauty-and-power-of-biblical-exposition-tpb/
The Pastor's Book: https://www.crossway.org/books/the-pastors-book-case/
Literarily: How Understanding Bible Genres Transforms Bible Study https://www.moodypublishers.com/literarily/
Recommended Episodes:
Why You Need to Understand Literary Genre - Kristi Anyabwile : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/10/23/why-you-need-to-understand-literary-genre-kristi-anyabwile
Preaching Funerals - Nick Cady + Mike Neglia : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/4/7/episode-100-preaching-funerals
How to Interpret and Apply the Bible - Cody King: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/11/2/how-to-interpret-and-apply-the-bible-cody-king
Sermon Prep involves Time, Work and Prayer - Eric Cartier : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/12/7/sermon-prep-involves-time-work-and-prayer-eric-cartier
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The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
We strive to be studious at our desks, lucid and clear in our communication and accurate in our exegesis; but without the empowering of the Holy Spirit our messages will be powerless and dry. Brian Brodersen shares about the vital necessity of dependency upon the Spirit in every aspect of sermon preparation and delivery.
This was recorded in Costa Mesa, California at our most recent Expositors Collective training event. Our next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages will be in Boise, Idaho on October 14-15, 2022 at Calvary Boise. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships. Register at https://www.expositorscollective.com/
Brian was born and raised in Southern California. He became a Christian at age 22 and began attending Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, pastored by Chuck Smith. He met his wife, Cheryl, the youngest daughter of Pastor Chuck and Kay Smith, at one of the church’s home group meetings. They were married on 23 May 1980.
Brian spent the next 16 years doing pastoral ministry in Southern California and church planting throughout the US, Eastern Europe, and the former Soviet Union.
In 1996 the Brodersen family moved to London, England, to plant Calvary Chapel Westminster. They lived in south west London until 2000 when Brian returned to California to assist Pastor Chuck Smith at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa and to eventually assume the role of senior pastor.
Today he serves as the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Brian is also the president of Calvary Chapel Bible College, the Calvary Global Network, and he is the Festival Director of Creation Fest UK.
Keep up with Brian on the Back to Basics website: http://backtobasicsradio.com
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Dr Don Sunukjian's lifelong love has been preaching, both as a pastor and a teacher. His passion is to see God's Word presented with accuracy, clarity, interest and relevance. With doctorates in theology and communication and 21 years as a senior pastor, he brings both scholarship and experience to his classroom at Biola University where he serves as Professor Emeritus of Christian Ministry and Leadership.
In this conversation he speaks with Mike Neglia about oral clarity and the importance of establishing relevance through vivid, real life examples.
Dr Sunikjian has contributed to The Bible Knowledge Commentary, Biblical Preaching, Bibliotheca Sacra, Walvoord: A Tribute and The Big Idea of Biblical Preaching. He has has conducted pastors' conferences in most metropolitan centers of the United States and maintains a regular preaching schedule.
Recommended Resources:
An Invitation To Biblical Preaching: https://www.kregel.com/preaching/invitation-to-biblical-preaching/
How Don Sunukjian Preaches: https://homiletix.com/don-sunukjian-how-i-preach/
Biblical Sermons: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/41270
Dr Uche Anizor - Overcoming Congregational Apathy : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/6/7/overcoming-congregational-apathy-uche-anizor
Dr Jeffrey Arthurs: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/5/3/fearing-god-more-than-fearing-people-jeffrey-arthurs
Dr Gerald Bray: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/11/30/pastoral-preaching-brevity-and-john-chrysostom-gerald-bray
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Jesus of Nazareth is the great Subject of our preaching and the Hero of our Sermons, but in what ways should Jesus be a role model in our preaching style and sermon construction? In this engaging conversation with Matthean scholar Dr Jonathan Pennington, Mike Neglia finds out in what ways the authoritative yet mysterious preaching of the Messiah is exemplary for contemporary expositors (and a few ways that He is NOT supposed to be our role-model).
Dr Pennington also speaks about the Beatitudes, human flourishing and ways to structure a sermon series the encompasses the entire Sermon on the Mount (and a little bit about heavy metal!)
Jonathan T. Pennington is currently Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky (USA). He has also regularly served as a visiting professor at Reformed Theological Seminary (Orlando), Southeastern Seminary, The Village Church Institute (Dallas), and The Institute of Biblical Studies in Orlando, FL as well as Morling College (Melbourne, Australia).
He is also the Spiritual Formation Pastor at Sojourn East and regularly speaks and teaches in churches all over the country.
He earned a B.A. in History as well as a Teaching Certificate from Northern Illinois University. He received the Master of Divinity degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Chicago), where he also taught Greek for two years as a NT Fellow. During his time at TEDS he also served for five years as the Associate Pastor at the Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris in northern Illinois.
He holds the PhD in New Testament Studies from the University of St. Andrews, Scotland (in St. Mary’s College), where he wrote a thesis entitled “Heaven and Earth in the Gospel of Matthew” under the supervision of Professors Richard Bauckham and Philip Esler. He attended St. Andrews as a Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholar and while there he also served as a lecturer in Greek. Dr. Pennington is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, the Evangelical Theological Society, the Tyndale Fellowship (Cambridge), the Institute for Biblical Research, and the International Organization for Septuagint and Cognate Studies. He has published a wide variety of books, articles, and Greek and Hebrew language tools. (For fuller information see the Publications pages.) He is the also the host and co-producer of the YouTube show Cars, Coffee, Theology.
If you want to support Dr. Pennington's teaching and preaching ministry you can do so here -- https://www.humanflourishingministries.com/donate
Resources Mentioned:
11 Part Sermon on the Mount Devotional lockdown series : https://www.jonathanpennington.com/preaching-and-speaking-resourcces
Jesus the Great Philosopher: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/jesus-the-great-philosopher/403660
Small Preaching https://www.smallpreaching.com/
The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/the-sermon-on-the-mount-and-human-flourishing/349604
Recommended Episodes
Dr Pennington’s earlier episode on Expositors Collective: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/8/10/the-first-and-last-minute-of-your-sermon-jonathan-pennington
Daniel Fusco : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/8/24/daniel-fusco-tilling-the-soil
Sam Allberry: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/9/21/embodied-preaching-sam-allberry
The Expositors Collective is a growing network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers. We provide resources through our weekly podcast, our two-day intentional training seminars, and interactive webinars.
Our next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages will be in Boise, Idaho on October 14-15, 2022 at Calvary Boise. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships.
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Suzy Silk a deep well of wisdom and thoughtfulness, particularly concerning the Hebrew Bible, or Old Testament, and we are excited for you to listen in on this conversation about the difference between clumsy and sloppy use of the OT to point towards Christ and a more careful, thoughtful and theocentric use of the first half of the Bible that leads us towards the Lord Jesus.
Suzy is a Teaching Pastor at Church of the City NYC, a diverse community, with an ambition to see the fame and deeds of God renewed in our time, and to practice a powerful faith that brings renewal to our relationships, workplaces, and neighborhoods. She received her MA in Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages from Jewish Theological Seminary in 2011, and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Hebrew Literature, with a focus in Bible. She is the co-author of Kingdom Vision and Kingdom Values, and the upcoming God You Long For (church.nyc/resources).
Recommended Episodes:
Suzy's previous interview on the Expositors Collective: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/11/24/following-the-spirit-suzy-silk
Jon Tyson: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/12/21/theology-that-cannot-be-dismissed-power-that-cannot-be-denied-jon-tyson
John Starke: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/4/27/showing-gods-love-through-expository-preaching-john-starke
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Frederick Dale Bruner is a theologian and author of several works, including "A Theology of the Holy Spirit," his multi-volumed commentaries on the Gospels of Matthew and John and most recently a shorter commentary on the Letter to the Romans (all published by Eerdmans) . Dr Bruner has received degrees from Princeton and the University of Hamburg and brings his deep learning into every page that he writes and each Sunday School that he teaches. He discusses the difference between the giving and taking of classroom instruction and the pastoral proclamation of preaching, as well as his ongoing efforts towards fluency in Hebrew as he works on his upcoming book on Isaiah 53.
His writing is well-researched, historically informed, and displays a genuine love for the church, and a heart-felt devotion to our Lord Jesus Christ. This conversation includes additional contributions from his wife Kathy!
Recommended Resources:
LA Times biography on Dale and his son Michael: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-apr-13-me-bruners13-story.html
Matthew: https://www.eerdmans.com/Products/4507/matthew.aspx
John: https://www.eerdmans.com/Mobile/Products/6635/The-Gospel-of-John.aspx
Romans: https://www.eerdmans.com/Mobile/Products/7943/The-Letter-to-the-Romans.aspx
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Dr Justin Holcomb speaks with Mike Neglia about his theological journey and ministry experience that began under the mentorship of Carl Dixon in Calvary Chapel Sarasota and he now finds himself as an Episcopal priest and theology and apologetics professor at Reformed Theological Seminary and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
He speaks about death metal, the book of common prayer, Law / Gospel distinctions and caring for victims of sexual assault or physical abuse.
Justin is an award-winning author, professor, and priest. He has written or edited twenty books on abuse, theology, and biblical studies.
Justin teaches theology and apologetics at Reformed Theological Seminary and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He previously taught at the University of Virginia, Emory University, Agnes Scott College, and Westminster Seminary.
Justin is an Episcopal priest and serves as the Canon for Vocations in the Diocese of Central Florida. He serves on the boards of GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in Christian Environments), HeartSupport, and Leaders Collective. Justin and Lindsey helped co-found REST in 2009. He is a co-host for the White Horse Inn podcast and a guest co-host for the As In Heaven podcast.
Justin graduated from Southeastern University in 1994 with a B.A. in Biblical Studies. In 1997, he obtained a M.A. in Theological Studies and a M.A. in Christian Thought from Reformed Theological Seminary. Justin also studied at the University of Oxford during the summer of 1996. He earned his Ph.D. from Emory University in Theological Studies with a concentration in Comparative Religious Studies.
Justin and his wife, Lindsey, live in Orlando, Florida, with their two daughters.
Justin wrote:
God With Us: 365 Devotions on the Person and Work of Christ
Know the Heretics
Know the Creeds and Councils
Caring For Survivors of Sexual Abuse
On the Grace of God
Acts: A 12-Week Study
Ecclesiastes: A 12-Week Study
What Do You Do For A Living?
Justin and his wife, Lindsey, are authors of:
God Made Babies: Helping Parents Answer the Baby Question
God Made Me in His Image: Helping Children Appreciate Their Bodies
God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies Received the ECPA Bronze Sales Award for exceeding 100,000 copies sold
Children and Trauma: Equipping Parents and Caregivers
Is It My Fault?: Hope and Healing for Those Suffering Domestic Violence
Rid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault
Rid of My Disgrace: Small Group Discussion Guide
Resources Mentioned:
Rid of My Disgrace - Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault : https://www.crossway.org/books/rid-of-my-disgrace-ebook/
Is it My Fault? Hope and Healing for Those Suffering Domestic Violence. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802410243/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=justholc-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0802410243&linkId=47c04d3e9c499208e3634cd0cf271dcf
Recommended Episodes:
Preaching the Law & Preaching the Gospel - Bob Hiller : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/12/29/preaching-the-law-amp-preaching-the-gospel-bob-hillar
Heralding the Voice of Christ - Glen Scrivener : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/5/18/heralding-the-voice-of-christ-glen-scrivener
The Preacher as Hitman and Midwife - Dr. Scott Keith : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/10/13/the-preacher-as-hitman-and-midwife-dr-scott-keith
Preaching Hope In Darkness - Karen Mason and Scott Gibson : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/1/12/preaching-hope-in-darkness-karen-mason-and-scott-gibson
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Nick Cady has some important insights for us in regards to listening to the changing voices and objections that are present in the world around us, and then answering those questions with the unchanging and truthful word of God.
Nick and Mike speak about his new book “The God I won’t Believe in: Facing 9 Common Barriers for Embracing Christianity” as well as the research and the sermon series that led up it.
Nick Cady is the lead pastor of White Fields Community Church in Longmont, Colorado.
Prior to moving to Longmont in 2012, Nick spent 10 years as a missionary, pastor and church planter in Hungary working with Calvary Chapel. He holds a Bachelors degree in Theology from the University of Gloucestershire (UK) and a Masters degree in Integrative Theology from London School of Theology.
Nick is on the steering committee of the Expositors Collective, a growing network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers by hosting training seminars and providing resources, including a weekly podcast.
He also serves with Calvary Global Network as a Local Connector and has developed Cultivate, a program to assess, train, and deploy new church planters and missionaries.
You can keep up with Nick on Twitter at @nickcady, on Instagram at @cadynick, or by subscribing to the White Fields Church podcast.
Recommended Resources:
The God I Won’t Believe In: Facing Nine Common Barriers to Embracing Christianity: https://www.amazon.com/God-Wont-Believe-Embracing-Christianity/dp/B09TF4LQ5B/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Nick Cady on Preaching topical sermons: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/11/17/preaching-topical-sermons-nick-cady
Nick Cady on how to write a compelling introduction: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/9/28/how-to-write-a-compelling-introduction-nick-cady
Ian Clary on Evangelistic Preaching: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/21/preaching-evangelistic-sermons-ian-clary
CGN Conference: https://conference.calvarychapel.com/
Expositors Collective Boise Idaho: https://expositorscollective.regfox.com/expositors-collective-boise
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Dr Uche Anizor speaks with Mike Neglia about two distinct categories of apathy that we as preachers need to contend with, first: the spiritual apathy of our own congregations, how can we awake our hearers out of their dullness and indifference with the truth and power of God’s Word?
And the second, and more insidious form of apathy that we must overcome is far more personal: what about us!? What about the preachers ourselves - we who handle holy things with such regularity, and are prone to burn out and our own forms of apathy and dullness, what be done for us to stir up the godly characteristic of zeal, when we find ourselves in seasons of dullness or apathy.
Dr Uche Anizor is a theologian who teaches a variety of courses in systematic and historical theology to undergraduate students at Talbot School of Theology in BIOLA. His books include How to Read Theology and Representing Christ. He is married to Melissa and they have three children. His most recent book is published by Crossway and is entitled “Overcoming Apathy - Gospel Hope for Those Who Struggle to Care”
Our next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages will be in Boise, Idaho on October 14-15, 2022 at Calvary Boise. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships.
Registration is now live on our website Expositorscollective.com register early for discounted rates!
Calvary Chapel CGN Pastors and Leaders International Conference June 26-29th in Costa Mesa, California.
A lot of previous guests on this show are either main-session speakers or workshop leaders including Ray Ortlund, Tim Chaddick, Dominic Done, Nick Cady, Amy Orr-Ewing and more.
conference.calvarychapel.com
Recommended Resources:
Wesley Towne on mental health and suffering https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/6/22/every-hero-suffers-wesley-towne
Better Days: https://www.betterdaysfmly.co/
Jeffrey Arthurs : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/5/3/fearing-god-more-than-fearing-people-jeffrey-arthurs
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In a time when some people are wondering if Christianity is TRUE, and many more are wondering if Christianity is GOOD, Dr Amy Orr-Ewing gives advice and encouragement to preachers to proclaim not only the accuracy but also the goodness of the gospel message. In this conversation with Mike Neglia she she shows how to interweave apologetic seams into weekly sermons, and how to insert apologetic themes and scenes into regular Bible teachings in ways that invite and persuade skeptics to enter into God's story.
She also speaks about her upcoming session at the CGN International Conference entitled: Gospel Culture - Creating a Culture of Goodness and Grace
The Conference is taking place at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, CA from June 26-29
Register here: https://conference.calvarychapel.com/
Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing is an international author, speaker and theologian who addresses the deep questions of our day with meaningful answers found in the Christian Faith. Amy is the author of multiple books including ‘Where is God in All the Suffering?’ and bestselling, ‘Why Trust The Bible?’
Over the last twenty years, Amy has given talks and answered questions on university campuses around the world. She has also addressed Parliamentarians in the Speakers Rooms and Chapel at the UK Parliament and staffers on Capitol Hill, and at the West Wing of the White House. She regularly responds to invitations to speak in banks, businesses, and consultancy firms as well as churches and conferences.
Amy is interested in the intersection of questions of meaning and faith with the marketplace, education, leadership and policymaking. Amy holds a doctorate in Theology from the University of Oxford.
Amy is a Senior Fellow of OCCA The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics.
Recommended Episodes:
Gavin Ortlund: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/2/dying-on-the-right-hill-gavin-ortlund
Sam Allberry : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/9/21/embodied-preaching-sam-allberry
Glen Scriverner : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/5/18/heralding-the-voice-of-christ-glen-scrivener
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The first chapter of the Bible's first book lays the foundation for all that follows about who God is and what God is like. Our technology-age fascination with the science of origins, however, can blind us to issues of great importance that don't address our culturally conditioned questions. Instead, Genesis One itself suggests the questions and answers that are most significant to human faith and flourishing. Mike Neglia speaks with Geologist Gregg Davidson and theologian Ken Turner about different ways to shine a spotlight on Genesis One as theologically rich literature first and foremost, exploring the layers of meaning that showcase various aspects of God's character:
Song
Analogy
Polemic
Covenant
Temple
Calendar
Land
This interview invites preachers to cultivate an openness to Scripture's richness and a deeper faith in the Creator.
Gregg Davidson (PhD, University of Arizona) is a professor and chair of the School of Geology and Geological Engineering at the University of Mississippi. His other works include Friend of Science, Friend of Faith.
Kenneth J. Turner (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of Old Testament and biblical languages at Toccoa Falls College. His other works include The Death of Deaths in the Death of Israel.
Purchase their book here: https://www.kregel.com/gregg-davidson/the-manifold-beauty-of-genesis-one/
Recommended Episodes:
Gavin Ortlund - Dying on the Right Hill : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/2/dying-on-the-right-hill-gavin-ortlund
Dominic Done - Preaching, Faith and Deconstruction : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/9/12/preaching-faith-amp-deconstruction-dominic-done
Shane Angland - The Problem and the Promise of Preaching : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/7/7/the-problem-and-the-promise-of-preaching-shane-angland
𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐢𝐧-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒-𝟏𝟓 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐝𝐚𝐡𝐨! Save the date! Tell a friend! See you there!
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Reverend Chad Brooks speaks with Mike Neglia about lessons learned regarding preaching during lockdown, and the changes that he sees between traditional sermon preaching and livestream/YouTube content. He also speaks about the distinction between “doing more things” actually doing things well, hustle culture, true pastoral productivity that focuses on health and fruitfulness instead of cranking out material.
Chad has been involved in ministry for nearly 20 years. He loves to write, share and encourage innovation in ministry, the role of productivity inside of ministry, and all things involving biblical theology.
Be sure to check out Chad’s recently re-launched podcast: The Productive Pastor
What does it mean to live life well in ministry?
Join us as we talk about how living intentionally in the called life can affect our productivity, vision of ministry strategy, and a host of other conversations for people serving others through Jesus.
Productive Pastor on iTunes
Productive Pastor on Spotify
Resources Mentioned:
Scripture, Culture, and the place in-between: RevChadBrooks.com
Chad on YouTube
Productive Pastor Email List
The sermon that got John Wesley kicked out of Oxford (The Almost Christian) : https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/article/wesleys-sermon-reprints-almost-christian
John Wesley on Christian Perfection: http://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-sermons-of-john-wesley-1872-edition/sermon-40-christian-perfection/
Trey VanCamp YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NicandTreydotcom
Recommended Expositors Collective Episodes:
John Chandler : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/6/8/lead-with-curiosity-john-chandler
Neil Spencer : The Myth of the High Capacity Leader : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/4/16/the-myth-of-the-high-capacity-leader
David Allen : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/1/18/plagiarism-coaching-amp-text-driven-preaching
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The Bible makes sense in its deepest and richest capacity only when we read it through Jesus shaped goggles. When we see all of it through the lens of its Main Character - it should cause us to preach explicitly Christian sermons.
Mike Neglia (with some help from Clay Worrell) explains, shows and tells how to preach Gospel centered sermons that proclaim the gospel from every passage at our in-person training event in Costa Mesa, California.
After graduating Bible college in Siegen, Germany in the summer of 2002, Mike flew to London, then hitchhiked across the UK and over to Ireland and finished up in the city of Cork. He helped out with Calvary Chapel Cork for a few weeks of summer outreaches and intended on leaving, but the pastor asked him to stay on “for a little bit longer.” He stayed in Cork as a full-time missionary youth outreach coordinator/assistant for more than two years. In 2005 the pastor felt called by the Lord to go elsewhere (New Zealand) and asked if Mike and Rachel would consider staying on and taking over the church. His first Sunday morning was October 18, 2005, preaching to a congregation of four people.
Recommended Episodes:
Is it a stretch to say that everything in the Bible points to Jesus? -
https://anchor.fm/theologyforthepeople/episodes/Christ-Centered-Hermeneutics---Part-1-Is-it-a-stretch-to-say-that-everything-in-the-Bible-points-to-Jesus----with-Mike-Neglia-e17q0sd
Responding to Objections to Christ-Centered Hermeneutics: https://anchor.fm/theologyforthepeople/episodes/Christ-Centered-Hermeneutics---Part-2-Responding-to-Objections-to-Christ-Centered-Hermeneutics---with-Mike-Neglia-e18563k
From Punk to Pastor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCRutGpHvT8
The Preacher as Historian Linguist and Mystic: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/2/26/episode-36-the-preacher-as-historian-linguist-and-mystic
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"We fear men so much because we fear God so little. One fear cures the other." This quotation from Puritan preacher William Gurnall drastically impacted Jeffrey Arthurs when he heard it quoted by one of his students. In this encouraging conversation with Mike, Dr Arthurs speaks candidly about overcoming the fear of man, the power of specificity and the importance of knowing the cultural context both of the passage being preached, and the lives of the congregation.
They also speak about Haddon Robinson's Subject/Complement distinction, feedforward vs feedback, the hidden hope in lament, and variety in literary genres and their impact on our preaching styles and so much more!
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Biography:
Jeff was raised in western PA in a nominally Christian home and came to saving faith in Christ when he was fourteen years old. His life was turned upside down as he soon became deeply involved in the life of the church, receiving a call to preach at age sixteen. To this day his passion is preaching, and he uses his wide-ranging communication experience as a teacher, pastor, missionary, director, announcer, and consultant to equip others to more effectively proclaim the Word. He is a professor of preaching and communication at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, South Hamilton, MA. His books reflect his love of preaching and communication: Preaching with Variety, Devote Yourself to Public Reading of Scripture, and Preaching As Reminding. Jeff is interim pastor at Cross Bridge in Lexington, MA. Dr. Arthurs has been married for thirty-eight years and enjoys playing tennis and disc golf with his wife. They are the parents of one son, Daniel.
Resources Mentioned:
Kerux Commentary Series: https://www.keruxcommentaries.com/
New International Version Application Series: https://zondervanacademic.com/promotions/nivac
Bible Speaks Today: https://www.ivpress.com/the-bible-speaks-today-series
Tyndale Commentaries: https://www.ivpress.com/tyndale-commentaries-complete-series
Preaching Points podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/preaching-points/id1266731265
Recommended Episodes:
Adam Copenhaver (co-author of the Kerux Colossians commentary): https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/4/26/the-right-and-wrong-way-to-tell-stories-in-your-sermons-adam-copenhaver
Joe Thorn on "The Monday Blues" : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/30/experiential-preaching-nerves-and-leadership-lab-joe-thorn
Nick Cady on Christ Centred Preaching : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/11/23/every-passage-ultimately-points-to-jesus-nick-cady
Cody King on Inductive Bible Study: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/11/2/how-to-interpret-and-apply-the-bible-cody-king
Kristie Anyabwile on the different genres that exist within the Bible: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/10/23/why-you-need-to-understand-literary-genre-kristi-anyabwile
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There are right and wrong ways to include personal stories and anecdotes in our sermons. Dr Adam Copenhaver helps us to think through this minefield and shows us some of the right ways to talk about ourselves, and the stories that we SHOULD include. When preaching to congregations that are made up of varying levels of education stories become even more important for turning abstract concepts into concrete realities.
Adam Copenhaver has experience both as a Bible scholar and as a local church pastor. He studied first at Grace College and Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, IN, earning a BA in Biblical studies (2001) and an MDiv in Pastoral Ministries (2003). After serving for a few years as a local church pastor, Adam pursued further theological training. He studied first at Westminster Theological Seminary, where he earned a ThM degree in Old Testament (2009). His studies at Westminster focused especially on hermeneutics (Biblical interpretation) and he did research on how the book of Psalms is used in the New Testament. Adam then shifted to New Testament and completed a PhD at the University of Aberdeen, Highland Theological College (2012).
Adam is currently the pastor of the Grace Church of Mabton in Mabton, WA, where his ministry focuses especially on the teaching and preaching of God’s Word. As a pastor, he focuses especially on God’s saving work in Christ and strives to make Christ the center of the church’s ministry and practice.
His publications include Reconstructing the Background of Paul's Rhetoric in the Letter to the Colossians (T&T Clark, 2018); What Is Christian Marriage: Notes for Developing a Biblical Theology of Marriage and Sexual Ethics (2016); and Translating Colossians Clause-by-Clause: An Exegetical Guide (2016). He has recently published a commentary on Colossians and Philemon for Kregel Publishers.
Adam is proudly married to Susie, his wife of 20 years, and he has two boys, Simon and Calvin, as well as occasional foster children. Together, they enjoy reading, playing pinochle, hiking, and camping.
You can listen to Adam's sermons here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MYdr4MdY7iWH2HN1VmPpM?si=c4eb540d05984fd9
Learn more about Leadership Collective here:
https://calvarychapel.com/posts/cgn-leadership-collective-podcast-and-new-leadership-care-coaching-initiative
Subscribe to their podcast here:
https://churchleadershipcollective.com/
https://open.spotify.com/show/3LaEdkwhcTrElIaEFjunoZ
Recommended Episodes:
David Downs - Paper Time and People Time: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/8/22/people-time-paper-time-david-downs
Eric Cartier - The Power of Connection: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/1/the-power-of-connection-eric-cartier
Jason Cruise - Getting Application Right: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/10/27/getting-application-right-dr-jason-cruise
Rafael Manzanares - The Power and Danger of Personal Illustrations: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/2/24/zj3d28nijrb4moagh63yp2znkqhijs
Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
In the opening session of our Costa Mesa training event, Tim Chaddick laid out 5 of the values that matter to expository preachers:
Expository Preaching Displays Scripture’s Inspiration (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Expository Preaching Sets the Agenda (Acts 20:27)
Expository Preaching Reveals True Authority (1 Thessalonians 2:13)
Expository Preaching Promotes Biblical Literacy (1 Timothy 4:13)
Expository Preaching Leads to Christ (Luke 24:37)
Tim was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay area of California. Growing up, Christian faith was the last thing on his mind as he pursued pleasure, relationships, and a musical career as the source of his identity. It wasn't until he heard and received the gospel of Jesus Christ that the illusion of a self-centered life was shattered. In its place, Tim experienced forgiveness and newness of life with God.
Even though he then enrolled in a Bible college, he had no intention of pursuing pastoral ministry until a fresh reading of Romans 10 ("How shall they hear without a preacher?") opened his eyes to God's calling on his life. Shortly after that, he married Lindsey and moved forward in vocational ministry, with a passion for urban church planting growing in his heart.
In 2004, Tim and Lindsey believed that God had called them to Los Angeles to plant a church. So they moved to Hollywood, and as they started meeting with others in small prayer gatherings, God began to change lives and build a church for His glory. Since then, Reality LA has become a thriving church in Hollywood, seeking the city's renewal through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Tim's first two books, Better: How Jesus Satisfies the Search for Meaning and The Truth About Lies, were projects which came from lessons learned while living and pastoring at Reality LA. Looking back, it's clear that it has been nothing, but the sheer grace of God at work as the good news of Jesus has changed lives in Los Angeles. Ten years later, the Chaddick's believe that God has called them again — this time to London.
The Chaddick’s connection to London started back in the early 2000s through involvement with various UK churches and continued through a relationship with various leaders, pastors, and friends. In 2015, a prayerful process amongst the Reality church-planting pastors culminated in a shared call to send Pastor Tim and his family to start a church in London as part of the Reality family of churches. Over the next five years, Reality Church London was planted and established as a city-center church focused on the gospel and reflecting the diversity of the city. And in 2020, Tim and his family sensed a change of season was on the horizon, which led them to prayerfully make a move back to California and take up a role amongst the leadership team at Reality Ventura.
Tim currently serves as the Pastor for Preaching at Reality Ventura and is active in speaking at churches, conferences and helping leaders start and maintain new churches and fulfill their call to be effective on mission in their cities. He and his wife live in Ventura County with their three daughters Lily, Phoebe, and Paige. In all their endeavors, the Chaddick’s desire to be a faithful presence within their local community as they seek to serve Christ and the people of their city.
Recommended Episodes:
Tim Chaddick interview from 2019: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/1/7/episode-082-three-key-movements-in-the-life-of-a-preacher
David Guzik on the Value and Power of Expository Preaching:
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/10/19/value-and-power-of-expository-preaching-david-guzik
From Text to Sermon - Tim Brown : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/1/19/from-text-to-sermon-timothy-brown
Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
After nearly five decades of preaching ministry Sam Storms definitely has seasoned and powerful words of wisdom for us to learn from today! He speaks about openness to the Holy Spirit during both the preparation and delivery of sermons, as well as the distinction between the gift of teaching and the gift of prophesy. He also talks about what it is like to teach through Romans four times, and what his first tattoo(s) would be!
Get his latest book A Dozen Things God Did with Your Sin (And Three Things He'll Never Do) here: https://www.crossway.org/books/a-dozen-things-god-did-with-your-sin-and-thre-tpb/
Sam Storms (PhD, University of Texas at Dallas) has spent nearly five decades in ministry as a pastor, professor, and author. He is currently the senior pastor at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and was previously a visiting associate professor of theology at Wheaton College from 2000 to 2004. He is the founder of Enjoying God Ministries and blogs regularly at SamStorms.org.
Recommended Episodes:
Prayer, Study and Spontaneity - Adam Narciso https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/13/prayer-study-and-spontaneity-adam-narciso
Leaving Behind Our Hidden Shame for His Glorious Grace - Ray Ortlund: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/10/12/leaving-behind-our-hidden-shame-for-his-glorious-grace-ray-ortlund
To Use Notes Or Not To Use Notes, That Is The Question - Brian Brodersen : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/12/26/episode-27-to-use-notes-or-not-to-use-notes-that-is-the-question
There is so much pressure on preachers to come up with an Easter sermon every year that is both fresh and also impactful / evangelistic. Combine that with the busyness of Easter and it can create quite a challenging season for leaders.
With that in mind, Aaron Salvato talks with Mike Neglia and Nick Cady, two pastors in our church family, and some of the leaders of The Expositors Collective, on tips and experiences they have learned and grown in prepping for Easter Sermons.
Recommended Resources:
GoodLion Podcast - https://goodlion.io/glp/
Theology For the People - https://anchor.fm/theologyforthepeople
The God I Won't Believe In - https://nickcady.org/book/
Teaching children the message and implications of the gospel has taught Jared Kennedy valuable truths that he passes on to us in this interview. Jared has learned the value of leaders knowing their congregation (be they young or old!) and has found a creative retelling of the famous "Fallen Condition Focus."
Jared is the husband of Megan and father to Rachael, Lucy, and Elisabeth. After serving fifteen+ years on staff at local churches, Jared now is an editor for The Gospel Coalition, He previously served as the Managing Editor of Gospel-Centered Family, and as a Children’s and Family Ministry Strategist for the Sojourn Network, and as an adjunct instructor at Boyce College. He is author of Jesus Rose for Me, Jesus Came for Me, God Made Me for Worship, The Beginner's Gospel Story Bibleand coauthor of the PROOF Piratesand Clap Your Hands, Stomp Your FeetVacation Bible School curriculums. His most recent book is Keeping Your Children’s Ministry on Mission: Practical Strategies for Discipling the Next Generation (Crossway, 2022)
Recommended Expositors Collective Episodes:
Lessons from Student Ministry - Andrew Sterken : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/2/18/lessons-from-student-ministry-andy-sterken
Going Around Those Watchful Dragons - Russell Moore : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/5/25/going-around-those-watchful-dragons-russel-more
Getting Application Right - Jason Cruise https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/10/27/getting-application-right-dr-jason-cruise
Jon Geraci is the lead Pastor of Calvary South Denver.
Jon was born in Upland, California and grew up in a Christian home. It wasn’t until his freshman year in High school that the Lord got a hold of his life. It was then that he surrendered everything to Jesus.
“I was in Jr. High when I started my rebellion. I didn’t care that I was deliberately disobeying my parents or sinning against the Lord, I just wanted to be a slave to my flesh. To me, Christianity was a joke. I remember one night I was in my parents basement crying out in fear for my life. It was as if the Lord was showing me my future and all I saw was death. God spoke to me so clearly that night; ‘Jon, your sin is killing you! You’re not guaranteed another day to live.’ It was then, I gave my life completely to the Lord.”
Jon has been a pastors kid since his birth and graduated from Calvary Chapel Bible College in Murrieta California. He has been in full time ministry since 2004 serving in various ministries from; youth ministry, young adults, mission, has helped with church plants, started his own church, and has taken over Calvary South Denver.
Jon is the founding pastor of Declaration Church that started in September of 2012 in Mount Pleasant South Carolina and is now the Lead Pastor of Calvary South Denver since 2020.
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
Mike speaks with Mason Mortimer about Altar Calls where do they come from, historic and current objections, and some ideas for how to invite people to respond to our sermons with steps of faith or obedience in a non-manipulative manner.
Mason Mortimer describes himself as missionary/preacher/pastor who is trapped inside a financial advisor’s body. He has been married for 18 years to Helena. He also has two teenage kids, Morgan and Maxwell. Mason still waits in the shadows. Dress for the occasion, waiting for God to put him into full-time vocational ministry. Until then, he rides the open frontier, looking for opportunities for God to use his narrowly-focused skill set…the ability to talk to any audience at any time about anything with passion and enthusiasm! One of Mason‘s favorite quotes is “Always be ready to preach, pray, sing, or die at a moments notice.“ This Expositors Collective podcast is an opportunity he’s been waiting for since God sat him on the shelf about 20 years ago.
“You have nothing to do but to save souls. Therefore spend and be spent in this work. It is not your business to preach so many times, but to save as many souls is you possibly can. To bring as many sinners as you can to repentance and with all your power to build him up in that holiness without which they cannot see the Lord.“ - John Wesley
Recommended Episodes:
Preaching Evangelistic Sermons - Ian Clary : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/21/preaching-evangelistic-sermons-ian-clary
Spurgeon the Preacher - David Guzik : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/9/11/episode-12-hard-work-charles-spurgeon-and-you
Preaching Mercifully to those who Doubt - Dominic Done : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/1/21/preaching-mercifully-to-those-who-doubt-dominic-done
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
Nick Cady and Mike Neglia answer listener questions related to women in the pulpit, and our ability to learn from people that we disagree with, help for lay preachers and bivocational ministers and which translations are worth consulting during sermon preparation.
Suzy Silk: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/11/24/following-the-spirit-suzy-silk
Cody King: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/12/28/bivocational-ministry-and-time-management-cody-king
Sean Gilliam: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/2/8/bivocational-ministry-and-lay-preachers-sean-gilliam
Jon Tyson: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/12/21/theology-that-cannot-be-dismissed-power-that-cannot-be-denied-jon-tyson
Ken Sutton: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/12/5/episode-24-cooking-down-the-sauce
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/1/11/mail-bag-part-1
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
This panel discussion tackles questions from the audience concerning some of the ins and outs of preaching mentorships: How do I find someone to mentor me? What if they say no? What do I do if someone asks me to mentor them? Isn't this basically discipleship?
If there is any way that we can help you grow and improve in your preaching, get in touch: expositors@calvarychapel.com or join our private facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective
Related Expositors Collective Episodes:
Mentorship Panel from San Diego: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/11/4/episode-72-preaching-mentorships-qa
Clay Worrell on Preaching Mentorships: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/1/22/episode-31-preaching-mentorships
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
Episode 211 Pilgrim Benham, pastor of Shoreline Church in Bradenton Florida speaks at our Colorado Springs training event on the importance of preaching mentorships - whether they are formalised or casual, groups or individual - Pilgrim wants to speak about the important need to seek out a more experienced voice and invite specific feedback and coaching for your Bible teaching or preaching ministry.
This is a very practical step that is nearly guaranteed to help you improve in your preaching ministry, and that is what it is all about isn’t it?
Pilgrim is the lead pastor of Shoreline Church in Bradenton, Florida. He recently co-authored The Five: Solas of the Reformation”
https://www.amazon.com/Five-Solas-Reformation-Dan-Sardinas-ebook/dp/B09FQD1PPW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=CZP9DQ2BGSLW&keywords=the+five+solas+pilgrim&qid=1645637399&sprefix=the+five+solas+pilgrim%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-3
Pilgrim and his wife Jenn have two teenage children.
Related Expositors Collective Episodes:
Mentorship Q+A Panel featuring Ray Bentley, Brian Brodersen, Pilgrim Benham, Shawn Stone and Kellen Criswell https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/11/4/episode-72-preaching-mentorships-qa
Mike Payne on Mentorship (with Hungarian translation!) : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/12/8/the-value-of-preaching-mentorships-michael-payne
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
Tools are important (study habits, good commentaries and other resources, podcasts, inductive Bible study methods, Christ-centered disciplines, etc.), but don’t forget character! David Guzik shares 8 important character traits that are important to being a good expository teacher, beyond the basic character described in 1 Timothy and Titus.
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Grace Filled
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Honest
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Secure
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Hard Working
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Bold
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Zealous
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Teachable
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Sympathetic
David Guzik is teaching pastor at Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara. His online commentary on the entire Bible at enduringword.com is a free, helpful resource for many pastors, teachers, and everyday Christians.
Related Expostors Collective episodes:
Richard Cimino: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/7/2/episode-54-learn-from-others-but-be-yourself
Brian Brodersen - Finding Your Own Voice: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/12/2/episode-77-finding-your-own-voice
Cheryl Brodersen - https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/2/23/learning-from-spiritual-mothers-cheryl-brodersen
John Hindley speaks about the importance of preparing the sermon, but just as importantly, preparing the preacher’s heart. He also gives honest, open experiential advice about how to serve Christ and keep our joy in the midst of the challenging and sometimes gruelling ministry of regular preaching and teaching. In other words, how can we “serve without sinking” ?
Also we speak about cricket, hill-walking, and other quintessentially British topics!
Having been raised in a Christian home, John Hindley was saved by Christ as a university student when he was nineteen years old and testifies to the Lord’s continuing and undeservedly kind grace towards him. He and Felicity married in 2002 and the Lord has given them three daughters. John serves as an elder of Broadgrace Church, which also employs him full-time. Broadgrace meets in the village of Coltishall in Norfolk, England.
Resources Mentioned:
Serving without Sinking: https://www.thegoodbook.com/serving-without-sinking
You can really grow: https://www.thegoodbook.com/you-can-really-grow
Refreshed: https://www.thegoodbook.com/refreshed
All of John's books can be found here: https://www.thegoodbook.com/authors/john-hindley
Preaching and Preachers: https://www.mljtrust.org/free-sermons/preaching-and-preachers/
Tim Keller in London on "Preaching to the Heart" https://soundcloud.com/oakhillcollege/sets/preaching-to-the-heart-by-tim
Broadgrace Church : https://www.broadgrace.org.uk/welcome/
Recommended Episodes:
Heralding the Voice of Christ- Glen Scrivener: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/5/18/heralding-the-voice-of-christ-glen-scrivener
The Art of Saying No to Good Things - John Brown : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/10/29/episode-71-the-art-of-saying-no-to-good-things
The Preachers Meditation - Rob Dingman : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/10/1/episode-67-the-preachers-meditation
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
Sean Gilliam serves as a lay preacher, Bible teacher and elder at White Fields Community Church in Longmont, Colorado, where he teaches Bible classes and occasionally fills the pulpit on Sunday mornings. In his career, Sean works full-time in real estate.
Originally from the Chicago area, Sean studied at Eastern Illinois University and University of Illinois at Chicago, graduating with a Master of Social Work. While working in this field for many years, Sean took some time off to go to South Africa to serve as a missionary to further pursue vocational/lay ministry. While serving there, Sean earned a Layman’s Bible Certificate at Baptist Bible College of KwaZulu-Natal. Since returning to the United States and making his way to Colorado, Sean decided to become self-employed in real estate to give him the financial support and flexible schedule needed to dedicate more time to serve the Lord in His church.
The Expositors Collective is a growing network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers. We provide resources through our weekly podcast, our two-day intentional training seminars, and interactive webinars.
Our next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages will be at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa on February 18-19, 2022. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships.
Costa Mesa, CA Training Weekend - February 18-19, 2022 / Register Here
Recommended episodes:
Bivocational Ministry and Time Management: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/12/28/bivocational-ministry-and-time-management-cody-king
New Jersey Panel Discussion on Bivocational Ministry: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/1/17/episode-84-new-jersey-qampa-panel
https://www.christianitytoday.com/karl-vaters/2017/december/new-normal-9-realities-trends-bivocational-ministry.html
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
Dominic Done, David Guzik, Pilgrim Benham, John Geraci, Nick Cady and Pete Nelson take questions from attendees at our recent in-person training weekend in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Questions range from cultural analysis, pre-written notes, the limits and strengths of expository preaching and much more!
Resources mentioned:
8 hours or less : Ryan Huguely
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/32332795-8-hours-or-less
Recommended Episodes
Writing Faithful Sermons Faster - Ryan Huguely https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/6/30/hfq2f42dmt74hqpkzrb1urhwx0rr38
Sermon Prep takes Time, Work, and Prayer - Eric Cartier :
Preaching, Faith and Deconstruction - Dominic Done : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/9/12/preaching-faith-amp-deconstruction-dominic-done
In this session (recorded in Colorado Springs) Dominic Done speaks about the value of being understood by our hearers, many of whom struggle with doubt, skepticism or cynicism towards the church and the things of God.
Dominic is speaking at our upcoming training event in Costa Mesa, California, find more details here: expositorscollective.com
Dominic Done is a speaker and author of When Faith Fails: Finding God in the Shadow of Doubt. He is also Professor of Applied Theology at George Fox University, and a teacher at Westside A Jesus Church. He has a Master’s Degree in Theology from the University of Oxford and is currently working on his PhD at the University of Oxford with his supervisor Alister McGrath. He previously served as a pastor in North Carolina and Hawaii. He has also taught English for companies in Europe, lectured in theology and history at various Christian colleges, worked as a radio DJ, and lived as a missionary in Vanuatu and Mexico. Dominic is married to his wife, Elyssa, has a daughter named Amelia, and a fuzzy Goldendoodle, Bella. You can connect with Dominic on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @dominicdone.
Recommended Resources:
Pursuing Faith Podcast: https://pursuingfaith.buzzsprout.com/
When Faith Fails Book: https://www.pursuingfaith.org/book
Recommended Episodes:
Preaching, Faith and Deconstruction (Dominic Done interview) : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/9/12/preaching-faith-amp-deconstruction-dominic-done
Bobby Conway : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/7/24/dont-apologize-for-apologetics-dr-bobby-conway
Gavin Ortlund : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/2/dying-on-the-right-hill-gavin-ortlund
Thomas Terry: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/1/2/preaching-through-a-crisis
The Expositors Collective is a growing network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers. We provide resources through our weekly podcast, our two-day intentional training seminars, and interactive webinars.
Our next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages will be at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa on February 18-19, 2022. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships.
Costa Mesa, CA Training Weekend - February 18-19, 2022 /
Register Here
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
Dr David Allen has spent his life preaching God’s Word and equipping others to do the same.
He speaks with Mike about the allure and danger of plagiarism for preachers, as well as the true meaning of Text-Driven preaching; how to highlight what a passage actually says and prioritizing the meaning of the passage in our preaching, as well as the vital significance of coaching for preachers.
Dr. Allen serves as distinguished professor of preaching and George W. Truett Chair of Ministry in the School of Theology. He is also the director of the Southwestern Center for Expository Preaching. Throughout his ministry, Dr. Allen has served as senior pastor in two churches and interim pastor in dozens of churches. He has also led over 500 revivals, Bible conferences, and given endowed lectures on preaching at Southwestern Baptist Theology Seminary, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has also served on the boards of several institutions.
Dr. Allen has written numerous journal articles and contributed chapters in multi-author volumes. He is the author of several books and commentaries including, Hebrews, New American Commentary(B&H, 2010), Lukan Authorship of Hebrews (B&H Academic, 2010), 1–3 John: Fellowship in God’s Family, Preaching the Word (Crossway, 2013), The Extent of the Atonement: An Historical and Critical Review (B&H Academic, 2016) and The Atonement: A Biblical, Theological, and Historical Study of the Cross of Christ (B&H Academic, 2019). He is currently working on a commentary on Job in the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary Series (B&H Academic, forthcoming). He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society, Evangelical Homiletics Society, and the Institute for Biblical Research.
Dr. Allen was married to Sherri for 37 years, who died of cancer in 2015. They had four children and five grandchildren. God in his grace brought Kate into his life and they were married in October 2016.
Recommended Episodes:
Why you need to understand Biblical Genre - Kristie Anyabwile : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/10/23/why-you-need-to-understand-literary-genre-kristi-anyabwile
Mentorship & Meaningful Feedback - Pilgrim Benham https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/6/25/episode-53-mentorship-amp-meaningful-feedback
Finding a Mentor, Being a Mentor Panel Discussion: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/2/5/episode-33-finding-a-mentor-being-a-mentor
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
In our first ever mail bag episode, Mike and Nick give their thoughts about what to do when you preach a real stinker of a sermon, ways to invest in small-group leaders and practical tips on how to incorporate prayer more thoughtfully into the sermon preparation process.
The Expositors Collective is a growing network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers. We provide resources through our weekly podcast, our two-day intentional training seminars, and interactive webinars.
Our next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages will be at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa on February 18-19, 2022. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships.
Costa Mesa, CA Training Weekend - February 18-19, 2022 / Register Here
Recommended Episodes:
Pat Quinn - Preparing to Preach and Pray: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/9/7/preparing-to-preach-and-pray-pat-quinn
Al Pitman - Stay on Message: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/8/31/al-pitman-stay-on-message
Josiah Graves - Leading out of Your Charaacter https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/7/13/leading-out-of-your-character-josiah-graves
Tim Chaddick - Three Key Movements in the Life of the Preacher : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/1/7/episode-082-three-key-movements-in-the-life-of-a-preacher
Andreas Köstenberger speaks with Mike Neglia on a broad range of topics related to personal formation and Bible study and proclamation.
You will hear about:
The formative role that both the joy of family and marriage have played as well as the pain of betrayal have formed him as a Bible teacher.
The value of Biblical Theology in understanding individual texts as part of the bigger picture.
Esther as a Joseph-like deliverer
The types of quotations that preachers should use in their sermons
The right and wrong way to use commentaries
All that, plus NF, Kanye West and TikTok!
[Originally released in April of 2021]
Resources Mentioned:
God Marriage and Family - https://www.crossway.org/books/god-marriage-and-family-tpb-1/
New Studies in Biblical Theology - https://www.ivpress.com/new-studies-in-biblical-theology
Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary: https://lexhampress.com/product/194957/evangelical-biblical-theology-commentary-part-1
TableTalk Magazine: https://tabletalkmagazine.com/
Related Episodes:
Steven Wellum (Christ from beginning to end) : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/11/20/episode-22-preaching-christ-from-beginning-to-end
Rafael Manzanares (The Power and Danger of Personal Illustrations) : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/2/24/zj3d28nijrb4moagh63yp2znkqhijs
David Guzik (The Character of the Expositor) https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/6/4/episode-50-the-character-of-the-expositor
Andreas Köstenberger is Research Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology and Director of the Center for Biblical Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the Founder of Biblical Foundations,™ an organization devoted to encouraging a return to the biblical foundations in the home, the church, and society.
Dr. Köstenberger is a leading evangelical scholar and prolific author. He has authored, edited, or translated close to fifty books, including God, Marriage, and Family; A Theology of John’s Gospel; Excellence; and the commentary on 1-2 Timothy and Titus in the Biblical Theology for Christian Proclamation series. He also serves as editor of the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society. In 2007, he was elected by the Governing Body to a 5-year term as Visiting Fellow at St. Edmund’s College in Cambridge, England.
Dr. Köstenberger is originally from Vienna, Austria and received a masters and doctorate in social and economic sciences at the Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (Vienna University of Economics) in 1980 and 1982. He subsequently earned his M.Div. from Columbia Biblical Seminary & Graduate School of Missions in Columbia, South Carolina (1988) and his Ph.D. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois (1993). He has received multiple honors and awards, including the Award for Scholarly Productivity at TEDS (1996), the Presidential Appreciation Award at SEBTS (2002), the Wayne Grudem Award for Complementarian Scholarship (with wife Margaret, 2014), and Christian Retailing’s Best Award in the category of Evangelism for his book Truth Matters (2015).
Having served in a variety of roles in multiple academic settings—Senior Research Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Assistant Professor of New Testament at Trinity International University, Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology at Briercrest Bible College, and more—Dr. Köstenberger moved to Kansas City in 2018 to serve the community at Midwestern Seminary. He and his wife Margaret have four children: Lauren, Tahlia, David, and Timothy.
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
Cody King (former Cable Guy and current Pastor) talks to Nick Cady about bivocational ministry, diligence and study hacks to make the most of the limited time that we all have.
Cody is the founding and Lead Pastor of Redemption Calvary in Commerce City, Colorado. He and his family planted Redemption in 2014 where he serves as the main Teaching Pastor. Prior to planting Redemption Calvary, Cody served at Reliance Church in Temecula, California as one of the founding pastors and Assistant Pastor for 7 years. He also served at Revival Christian Fellowship in Menifee, California as Youth Pastor for 4 years. Cody is a graduate of Calvary Chapel Bible College with an Associates Degree in Biblical Theology. He is passionate about growing healthy followers of Jesus through biblical literacy and biblical obedience.
[originally released September 2019]
The Expositors Collective is a growing network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers. We provide resources through our weekly podcast, our two-day intentional training seminars, and interactive webinars.
Our next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages will be at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa on February 18-19, 2022. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships.
Costa Mesa, CA Training Weekend - February 18-19, 2022 / Register Here
Recommended Episodes:
Cody King - How to Interpret and Apply the Bible : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/11/2/how-to-interpret-and-apply-the-bible-cody-king
New Jersey Panel Discussion on Bivocational Ministry: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/1/17/episode-84-new-jersey-qampa-panel
Gerry Breshears - Help with Sermon Prep: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/1/18/episode-85-help-with-sermon-preparation
Jon Tyson speaks with Mike Neglia about learning from the best of various traditions and groupings within the Christian church in order to embody ‘Theology that cannot be dismissed and power that cannot be denied.’ They also discuss an upcoming preaching course “The Art of Teaching” and the importance of ongoing mentorship and coaching in order to continue to grow as a Bible teacher and preacher.
[this episode was originally released in June 2020]
Jon Tyson is a Pastor and Church Planter in New York City. Originally from Adelaide Australia, Jon moved to the United States over 2 decades ago with a passion to seek and cultivate renewal in the Western Church. He is the author of Sacred Roots, A Creative Minority, The Burden is Light and the forthcoming Beautiful Resistance: The Joy of Conviction in a Culture of Compromise. Jon lives in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan with his wife and two children. He serves as the Lead Pastor of Church of the City New York.
twitter : @jontyson
instagram : jontyson
www.church.nyc
Resources mentioned:
Art of Teaching Masterclass Learn from some of the best teachers and preachers and writers in the world about their specific tips and tricks for crafting compelling communication in our Art of Teaching Masterclass. It is a digital e-course + workbook that you will have access to for life, and be able to go at your own pace, with multiple modules ranging from subjects and teachers. : www.Artofteaching.co
The Expositors Collective is a growing network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers. We provide resources through our weekly podcast, our two-day intentional training seminars, and interactive webinars.
Our next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages will be at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa on February 18-19, 2022. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships.
Costa Mesa, CA Training Weekend - February 18-19, 2022 / Register Here
Recommended Episodes:
Suzy Silk - Following the Spirit : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/11/24/following-the-spirit-suzy-silk
Chuck Smith - Spirit Filled Sermon Prep : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/14/bonus-episode-spirit-anointed-sermon-preparation-chuck-smith
Adam Narciso - Prayer, Study and Spontaneity : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/13/prayer-study-and-spontaneity-adam-narciso
Quotes from this Episode:
I felt the power of God’s Word change my life. It just changed me! And then I remember thinking - “God, If this happened in me maybe He could use me for this to happen in others?”
The first time I heard expository preaching I sat in the front row and just sat there weeping. I literally felt my inner man being nourished. I felt the Word of God build my heart. And I remember thinking “ If I could keep the passion of the Pentecostals with this kind of preaching from the text that would be the thing.” Those are the two great things that have marked me ever since.
The gift that expository preaching gave me was like “Dear God, if he can do this with 5 verses in Hebrews - look how fat the book is?! How much of this stuff is in there?! I want to study this book. And I want to know the God behind this text!” It was revelation and wonder. That’s the gift it gave me.
A trap I see many people fall into is self-righteously judge the season they were in before, rather than integrate the best of it and do something fresh.
At the heart of any human system (theological, philosophical, etc.) there is a “sacred core”. And until you acknowledge and respect it you’re never going to persuade somebody around it. And so you have to, with honor, touch the sacred core before persuasion can happen in any way. And most people assault the sacred core and wonder why they get resistance rather than acknowledging it and then moving towards the conversation. You don’t have to affirm what others believe
to acknowledge their sacred core.
The Bible doesn’t exist to make gay people straight. The Bible exists to make dead people alive. We are all coming to Jesus from various cultural positions and dispositions. And so my message is that Jesus Christ wants to change you in ways that are way more threatening than your orientation if you really want to call him Lord.
New York is nowhere as near as distinct as it used to be because the world has been flattened through social media and shared media outlets. There are still differences, but there is a similar pattern throughout across the world.
The Master starts with the Student. The Teacher starts with the Text. If the goal is “how do I communicate this to you”, you don’t start with “this is what it says”. You start with “this is where you’re at”.And then “how do I get this to you?” But if you only preach to where people are and what they want - they’ll never mature. But if you only preach what people need to mature you will lose them along the way, so you have to find that tension point.
I try to include a minority theologian, a minority voice. No white people notice it but my minority friends always say thank you. I always try to put a woman’s voice in there. And then I try to put a church father, someone from church history to show that I am not making this up.
I am a high-school drop out. I am staggeringly undereducated. But I am intellectually curious. So I definitely read more than a lot of folks. And so people always say your teaching is too academic, too conceptual, too many ideas. I’m not trying to be like that, its just how my mind works. So I used to reject that because I’ve been a Teacher not a Master. So now the question is how do I get the core of it in a way that you take it into your life. So that’s one of the big things I’ve been working on lately.
Conor Berry speaks with Mike Neglia about teaching and preaching the Bible with a pastoral heart that has been informed by formal counselling training. He also speaks about planning out sermon series, the importance of knowing the people that you preach to and sabbath rhythms.
[This episode was originally released in September of 2018]
A sinner saved by grace, Conor was called to ministry in 2001 at Calvary Chapel Bible College. From there the Lord called him to the mission field in Siegen, Germany, where he met his wife, Hannah. After marriage and a daughter, Fae, the Lord led them to plant a church in Bristol, England. There the Lord blessed them with three boys, Flint, Dane, and Otis. After eight years on the mission field, the Lord called them back to their home church in 2015. As the Church Life pastor, he and his family want to exhort the people of the congregation on their faith journey. They want to equip people with resources to help them run the race of faith with spiritual strength and endurance.
Resources mentioned :
https://www.ccef.org
https://fieldnotesbrand.com/
https://www.ccsantamaria.com/index.php/resources/messages/messages/book/15-Ezra
Recommended Episodes:
Danny Ramos https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/9/4/episode-11-danny-ramos-and-jimmy-robeson-interview
Keith Fortenberry https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/1/15/episode-30-let-the-text-speak-let-the-text-breathe-let-the-text-settle
George Scanlan: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/2/16/learning-from-john-the-baptist-george-scanlan
“A message born in the mind reaches the mind, but a message born in the heart reaches people’s hearts.” Eric Cartier invites us into his study and shares his sermon preparation routine with the attendees at our recent in-person training weekend in Colorado Springs
Sermon prep takes time, work, and prayer
Spend time in the text for yourself
Develop a routine for sermon prep
Find solid commentaries that speak to you
Meet with Jesus
Pastor Eric Cartier believes the Lord’s house should be one of prayer and that the Bible should be taught verse-by-verse. His desire is to lead by example, to be a disciple, to make disciples, and to share God’s loving kindness with others.
Born and raised in Grants Pass, Oregon, Eric attended Applegate Christian Fellowship and came to know the Lord 28 years ago. Through teachings at Applegate and Calvary Bible College, God began to equip him for a life of ministry.
In March 2000, he accepted a permanent position with Rocky Mountain Calvary in Colorado Springs, Colorado that grew into overseeing and ministering to both teenagers and young adults. After five years of service, he accepted the position of senior pastor.
Eric is devoted to his beautiful wife of more than 10 years, Amber, and their three daughters. When he isn’t spending time with his family and serving the fellowship, he likes to hike, bike, snowboard, and camp – anything outdoors. Eric’s encouragement to new believers? “Commit to being in the Word and prayer.”
Follow Eric on twitter: https://twitter.com/eric_cartier
Resources Mentioned:
Biblegateway.com
BlueLetterBible.org
EnduringWord.com
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/977834.Bible_Knowledge_Commentary
Recommended Episodes:
Eric speaks with Nick Cady : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/1/the-power-of-connection-eric-cartier
Jim Gallagher on sermon prep essentials: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/5/7/episode-46-sermon-prep-essentials
Chuck Smith on Spirit Filled Sermon prep : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/14/bonus-episode-spirit-anointed-sermon-preparation-chuck-smith
This episode features a rare mix of profoundly practical advice for today and keen insight into the ancient history of the church. Dr Gerald Bray speaks with Mike Neglia about how to preach the Psalms as a guest speaker and also some encouragements (and cautions) from the life of one of the early church's greatest preachers; John Chrysostom,
Visit our social media for a chance to win a copy of Preaching the Word with John Chrysostom
John of Antioch, later called “chrysostomos” (“golden mouth”), preached over 600 extant sermons. He was one of the most prolific authors in the early Church, surpassed only by Augustine of Hippo. His example and work has inspired countless Christians through the ages.
In Preaching the Word with John Chrysostom, through a combination of storytelling and theology, Gerald Bray reflects upon 1,500 year-old pastoral wisdom from one of church history’s most prolific Christ-centered preachers. Chrysostom’s eloquent preaching and influence on Christian teaching left a legacy that is still recognized today.
View previous Lexham Press authors here:
https://lexhampress.com/Expositors
Gerald Bray is research professor of divinity at Beeson Divinity School and distinguished professor of historical theology at Knox Theological Seminary. He is the author of numerous books and the editor of the Anglican journal Churchman. You can view his books here: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17859216.Gerald_Brayand read a biographical interview here: https://www.beesondivinity.com/blog/2021/faculty-feature-Gerald-Bray
Resources Mentioned:
A Balance of Exegesis, Exposition, and Application - Gerald Bray Presented by Beeson Divinity School and the Lily Endowment Initiative to Strengthen the Quality of Preaching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKx4eW12I94&t=2186s
Recommended Episodes:
Learning from Church History - Armando Garcia (John Chrysostom features in this one) : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/4/14/episode-101-learning-from-church-history
Learning from the Puritans - Dr Ian Clary : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/5/14/episode-107-learning-from-the-puritans
Preaching the Psalter as a Book - Lindsay Kennedy : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/12/15/preaching-the-psalter-as-a-book-lindsay-kennedy
The Bible makes sense in its deepest and richest capacity only when we read it through Jesus shaped goggles. When we see all of it through the lens of its Main Character - it should cause us to preach explicitly Christian sermons.
Nick Cady (with some help from Pilgrim Benham) explains, shows and tells how to preach Gospel centered sermons that proclaim the gospel from every passage at our in-person training event in Colorado Springs.
Register for our next training weekend in Costa Mesa California here:
https://expositorscollective.regfox.com/expositors-collective-costa-mesa
Nick Cady is the lead pastor of White Fields Community Church in Longmont, Colorado.
Prior to moving to Longmont in 2012, Nick spent 10 years as a missionary, pastor and church planter in Hungary working with Calvary Chapel. He holds a Bachelors degree in Theology from the University of Gloucestershire in England and recently completed his Masters degree in Integrative Theology from London School of Theology.
Nick can be heard on the radio every weekday from 2:30-3:00 PM Mountain Time all along Colorado’s Front Range on GraceFM: 89.7 from Cheyenne to Castle Rock, and 101.7 in Colorado Springs, as well as online at gracefm.com
He also hosts the Calvary Live call-in show on GraceFM every Friday from 4:00-5:00 PM MST, which is syndicated on HopeFM in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland and on TruthFM in Tennessee and North Carolina.
Nick is on the steering committee of the Expositors Collective, a growing network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers by hosting training seminars and providing resources, including a weekly podcast.
He also serves with Calvary Global Network as a Local Connector and the leader of the Training team, which is developing a program to assess, train, and deploy new church planters and missionaries.
You can keep up with Nick on Twitter at @nickcady, on Instagram at @cadynick, or by subscribing to the White Fields Church podcast.
Recommended Episodes:
How to Preach Christ from Every Text: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/3/26/episode-40-how-to-preach-christ-from-every-text
Heralding the Voice of Christ - Glen Scrivener : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/5/18/heralding-the-voice-of-christ-glen-scrivener
Showing the Gospel in All of Scripture: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/10/7/showing-the-gospel-in-all-of-scripture-char-brodersen-pete-nelson-mike-neglia
Is it a stretch to say that everything in the Bible points to Jesus? -
https://anchor.fm/theologyforthepeople/episodes/Christ-Centered-Hermeneutics---Part-1-Is-it-a-stretch-to-say-that-everything-in-the-Bible-points-to-Jesus----with-Mike-Neglia-e17q0sd
Responding to Objections to Christ-Centered Hermeneutics: https://anchor.fm/theologyforthepeople/episodes/Christ-Centered-Hermeneutics---Part-2-Responding-to-Objections-to-Christ-Centered-Hermeneutics---with-Mike-Neglia-e18563k
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
The Christmas season is upon us! This is a unique time in the calendar year when nominal Christians and occasional visitors will come to your church to sing songs and listen to a sermon. How can we leverage this opportunity for the gospel? How can a preacher, who has perhaps preached dozens of Christmas messages over the years, keep it “fresh” now?
Mike asks these questions and more to a self-proclaimed “Ambassador of Christmas,” Ronnie Martin.
They speak about some beloved and obscure Christmas carols, sermon series ideas, Advent devotionals and the ethics of re-preaching old Christmas messages.
Ronnie Martin is founder and lead pastor of Substance Church in Ashland, Ohio, where he also serves as a northeast regional church plant director for the EFCA. In addition to writing for The Gospel Coalition, his work includes numerous album and book titles, including The Best Gift Ever Given: A 25-Day Journey Through Advent from God's Good Gifts to God's Great Son. He and his wife Melissa have one daughter.
Resources Mentioned:
The Best Gift Ever Given: A 25-Day Journey Through Advent from God's Good Gifts to God's Great Son : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0736978542/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2
Said Fantasy: https://plastiqmusiq.bandcamp.com/album/carols-gloria
3 Ways to Become a Christmas Loving Pastor: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/3-ways-to-become-a-christmas-loving-pastor/
25 Advent Devotionals from Ronnie Martin: https://ftc.co/?s=advent
Substance Church : https://www.substance-church.org/
Recommended Episodes:
Tidings of Great Joy: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/11/28/episode-76-tidings-of-great-joy
Ronnie Martin - The Danger of Being Over-Prepared: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/8/3/the-danger-of-being-over-prepared-ronnie-martin
Jonathan Pennington: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/8/10/the-first-and-last-minute-of-your-sermon-jonathan-pennington
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
Sermon based small groups a powerful ministry opportunity that multiplies the reach of the pulpit. Dr. Alan Stoddard shares some of the ministry philosophy behind sermon based small groups as well as the Biblical precedent and tips and tricks to make the best curriculum questions possible.
You can read Alan's Doctoral thesis here: https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/16328189/teaching-pastors-to-reinforce-expository-preaching-alan-stoddard
Or read his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Groups-that-Revitalize-Bringing-Sermon-Based/dp/1733690387
A strong small group ministry can help a church become more authentic in its relationships and far more disciplined in its spiritual disciplines. –Larry Osbourne
Recommended Episodes:
How to Lead an Interactive Bible Study: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/3/12/episode-38-how-to-lead-an-interactive-bible-study
Learning from John the Baptist: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/2/16/learning-from-john-the-baptist-george-scanlan
The Power of Connection: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/1/the-power-of-connection-eric-cartier
Inductive Bible Study is a useful method that preachers use to study, interpret and apply the Bible. When we dig deep into the Bible in private, we can have confidence that we are standing on solid ground as we preach in public.
Cody King speaks about this important topic at our recent in-person training event in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Observation – what the Bible says, the content in its context,
Interpretation – what the Bible means, the exact explanation,
Correlation – what the Bible also says, the Scriptures in security Application – what the Bible does, practicing the principles.
Recommended episodes:
Cody King on bivocational ministry: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/9/17/episode-65-bivocational-ministry
Neil Spencer on Inductive Bible Study: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/4/10/the-who-what-when-where-and-why-of-bible-study
Josh Turansky on Inductive Bible Study: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/2/7/episode-88-treat-your-text-like-a-crime-scene-bonus-episode
Additional Resources:
https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/tips/the-inductive-method-of-bible-study-the-basics-11628183.html
https://www.crossway.org/articles/10-tips-for-getting-started-with-inductive-bible-study/
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
"When I teach I want to keep in mind the GENRE of what I am teaching. I want to remember what the conventions are of that genre and how do they inform my understanding of this text? I’m trying to follow the logic of the author, how he structured what he wrote, and the questions he’s anticipating from his audience and how he answers them." Kristie Anyabwile speaks with Mike about the role that genre plays in interpreting a passage's meaning, as well as the importance of feedback and peer review in the preparation process. She is married to Thabiti, a published author, bible teacher, and speaker. One of Kristie’s first opportunities to teach was at a women’s retreat. Despite not feeling fully prepared she took the opportunity and heard what initially seemed to be great feedback. Many of the women who attended complimented Kristie on her expositional teaching. Soon after, Kristie realized that there was so much more to teaching the Bible than accuracy. You have to reach the hearts of your audience.
Since then, Kristie has grown into a more balanced teacher and credits a lot of this growth to the team of people she has around her. She’s focused on finding people to give her feedback from many points of view. This team approach has helped Kristie hone her delivery to be theologically sound, astute and precise, while remaining relatable to her audience.
As an author, Kristie also places a big emphasis on genre when reading the bible or preparing a study. Genre provides context, structure and interpretation to the stories and passages she teaches. Kristie emphasizes the importance of understanding how the genre of the passage should inform the process of preparing to teach.
"The Bible is one story, but people often think it’s one “thing”. So when they read it they say “well, you read the Bible literally.” But if we read the whole Bible literally we would not be keeping genre in mind because, for example, we know that we don’t read things like poetry literally. Poetry gives us imagery, metaphors, and word pictures and they aren’t meant to be read literally. So we don’t read every book of the Bible literally, but we should read every book of the Bible “literarily”, meaning according to its literary genre. You get much more accuracy from how we read and understand the Bible when you consider genre."
Kristie offers so many other wonderful insights Christians from all walks of life. You can listen to her teaching online or read her books for more.
Further resources:
Literarily: How Understanding Bible Genres Transforms Bible Study: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/literarily-kristie-anyabwile/1139862164
Simeon Trust lectures: https://simeontrust.org/resources/?_author_speaker=kristie-anyabwile
His Testimonies, My Heritage (book): https://www.amazon.com/His-Testimonies-My-Heritage-Women/dp/1784983756
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/kanyabwile
Recommended episodes:
Thabiti Anyabwile : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/5/4/baby-you-got-a-calling-thabiti-anyabwile
Greg Jao (Sermon Feedback and Critique) https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/4/6/collaboration-and-invitation-greg-jao
Cheryl Brodersen (Learning from Spiritual Mothers) https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/2/23/learning-from-spiritual-mothers-cheryl-brodersen
To “exposit” is to explain. It comes from the same idea as expose. The idea is that something isn’t being created, but it is being exposed, discovered, explained. In expository Bible preaching, the words and thoughts of the preacher are directed to help people understand the Bible text. Everyday believers can understand the Bible, and one important way the Holy Spirit illuminates the Scriptures is through gifted preachers and teachers.
So, the main aspect of expository preaching is simply to explain the biblical text. We explain its context, words, and big themes. We always look to explain the Bible’s biggest theme: the person and work of Jesus Christ. We explain its promises and gifts, and we explain its commands and exhortations. We explain it in view of the original language and historical context. We explain its practical application and relevance to life.
David Guzik is the author of the widely trusted and popular Enduring Word Bible Commentary, a verse-by-verse study through the entire Bible used by everyday Christians and pastors, preachers, and Bible teachers. This commentary is available at no cost at the website enduringword.com and the Blue Letter Bible (blb.org). David lives in Santa Barbara with Inga-Lill, his wife of 38 years. They have three adult children and two grandchildren.
Resources:
https://enduringword.com/ - more than 11,000 pages of Bible commentary, hundreds of audio and video teachings, articles, work translated into other languages, and much more.
https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidGuzikEnduringWord - Live Q+As, Daily Devotionals & sermons from over the years
Preaching Essentials - w/ David Guzik - CGN Mission and Methods Podcast
Recommended Podcasts:
Developing your gift: David Guzik https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/12/1/developing-your-gift-david-guzik
Changing Methods - Changeless Message : David Guzik : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/5/27/episode-109-changing-methods-changeless-message
From Text to Sermon - Tim Brown : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/1/19/from-text-to-sermon-timothy-brown
Ray Ortlund speaks with Mike about his Sunday morning routine, that consists of prayer and “major surgery” on his sermon manuscript, as well as an explanation of what his new post as a Canon Theologian and Catechist actually entails. The majority of the conversation is spent speaking about the power of the gospel to overcome hidden shame and lead people into the glorious freedom of the grace of Christ.
Ray’s latest book “The Death of Porn : Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility” is published by Crossway and is available everywhere. Pornography may seem inescapable, but God can free us from its destructive power. The gospel replaces the dehumanizing lies of pornography with this surprising truth: God created us as royalty. How then can we reclaim our God-given identity to take a stand against—and ultimately starve—the predatory porn industry?
At the conclusion of the interview Ray gives advice on how to reach 71 years old and not just remain faithful to Christ, but flourishing in relationship with Him and loving Him more than ever.
Ray Ortlund is the President of Renewal Ministries, the Pastor to Pastors at Immanuel Church Nashville, and a Canon Theologian with the Anglican Church in North America. He is the author of several books, including the Preaching the Word commentaries on Isaiah and Proverbs and Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel. He is also a contributor to the ESV Study Bible. Ray and his wife, Jani, have been married for nearly fifty years.
Resources mentioned:
The Death of Porn: https://www.crossway.org/books/the-death-of-porn-tpb/
Ray’s Journey into the Anglican Communion: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/ray-ortlund/its-been-a-journey/
Oswald Chambers: https://utmost.org/
You’re Not Crazy podcast (Featuring Sam Allberry) : https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/youre-not-crazy/
How Ray Ortlund became a Foster Father to a generation of Church Planters:
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/how-ray-ortlund-became-foster-father-to-a-generation-of-church-planters/
Suggested Episodes:
Ray Ortlund 2020 interview : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/8/18/how-gospel-preaching-creates-gospel-culture-ray-ortlund
Sam Allberry : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/9/21/embodied-preaching-sam-allberry
Brian Brodersen: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/12/26/episode-27-to-use-notes-or-not-to-use-notes-that-is-the-question
Sundays are a big day for the preacher! Not only are we delivering the sermon, but often times leading staff, coordinating volunteers, participating in public worship, welcoming visitors, greeting members and a million other things. We asked 8 previous guests on the podcast to send in an audio file that explains what they do behind the scenes, before the start of the day in order to prepare their hearts for a day of public ministry.
Jason Cruise, Clearview Baptist Church, Franklin TN
Episode 92: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/3/3/working-hard-to-preach-simply
Episode 93: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/3/6/episode-93-what-exactly-is-expository-preaching
Episode 133: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/10/27/getting-application-right-dr-jason-cruise
James Travis, Saar Fellowship, Bahrain
Episode 78 : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/12/9/episode-78-unity-in-multicultural-churches
Episode 118 : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/7/21/how-you-say-what-you-say-james-travis
Adam Narciso, Catalyst Ministries, Franklin TN
Episode 126 : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/13/prayer-study-and-spontaneity-adam-narciso
Chris Thomas, Raymond Terrace Community Church, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
Episode 173 : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/6/15/preach-the-word-dont-work-the-crowd-chris-thomas
Conor Berry
Calvary Chapel Santa Maria, Santa Maria CA
Episode 13 : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/9/18/episode-13-bridging-the-gap-between-counseling-and-preaching
Bob Hiller, Community Lutheran Church, Escondido, CA
Episode 144 : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/12/29/preaching-the-law-amp-preaching-the-gospel-bob-hillar
Mark Smith, City Church, Dublin, Ireland
Episode 125 : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/7/killing-your-darlings-amp-loving-your-city
Ray Ortlund, Immanuel Church, Nashville, TN
Episode 122 : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/8/18/how-gospel-preaching-creates-gospel-culture-ray-ortlund
Mike Neglia, Calvary Cork, Cork, Ireland
Episode 40 : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/3/26/episode-40-how-to-preach-christ-from-every-text
Episode 105: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/5/5/episode-105-christ-centered-preaching
Resources Mentioned:
Luther’s Morning Prayer for Preachers: https://www.1517.org/articles/performance-issues-in-the-pulpit
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
The first few moments of your sermon might be more important than anything else that comes after them, because some of your hearers will decide if you are worth listening to or not, depending on how you begin your time. Nick Cady speaks with friend and colleague Mike Neglia about the importance of the opening moments of a sermon.
Nick Cady is the lead pastor of White Fields Community Church in Longmont, Colorado.
Prior to moving to Longmont in 2012, Nick spent 10 years as a missionary, pastor and church planter in Hungary working with Calvary Chapel. He holds a Bachelors degree in Theology from the University of Gloucestershire in England and recently completed his Masters degree in Integrative Theology from London School of Theology.
Nick can be heard on the radio every weekday from 2:30-3:00 PM Mountain Time all along Colorado’s Front Range on GraceFM: 89.7 from Cheyenne to Castle Rock, and 101.7 in Colorado Springs, as well as online at gracefm.com
He also hosts the Calvary Live call-in show on GraceFM every Friday from 4:00-5:00 PM MST, which is syndicated on HopeFM in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland and on TruthFM in Tennessee and North Carolina.
Nick is on the steering committee of the Expositors Collective, a growing network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers by hosting training seminars and providing resources, including a weekly podcast.
He also serves with Calvary Global Network as a Local Connector and the leader of the Training team, which is developing a program to assess, train, and deploy new church planters and missionaries.
You can keep up with Nick on Twitter at @nickcady, on Instagram at @cadynick, or by subscribing to the White Fields Church podcast.
Additional Resources
Matthew Dicks on Storytelling: https://matthewdicks.com/storytelling-page/
How to Tell Better Stories: https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/how-to-tell-better-stories/
How to Craft a Welcoming Introduction: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/2/18/episode-90-how-to-craft-a-welcoming-message
Preaching Topical Sermons - Nick Cady : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/11/17/preaching-topical-sermons-nick-cady
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
Sam’s first time talking about the Bible in public was to his youth group about a year after giving his life to the Lord. He’s thankful it was a young audience because, as he recalls, it was a disaster. He was young with no real guidance and had no idea what he was doing. Sam gave his first real sermon while he was in college. This was a very different experience for him. He felt the weight of preaching and experienced his own transformation during his preparation. Sam had a sense of the Lord speaking through him.
Over the years, Sam’s sermon style has evolved. He was recently preparing for a sermon text that he had preached on before. Sam pulled out a sermon from 10-12 years ago and found many truths, but felt it lacked Jesus. As a young preacher, Sam often did his best to explain the passage and transfer the data of his research to his listeners. He now has a sharper focus resulting in more exegesis on the cutting room floor. Sam wants to spend more time talking about Jesus, framed by the text of the sermon. He explains teaching is about helping someone understand the text, but preaching is what he wants the heart of his audience set upon.
Sam also hits on a number of topics in this podcast including sermons that interest non-believers, meeting in person vs online, and hand writing his notes. There is a wealth of knowledge and some real gems that should encourage any expositor.
Sam Allberry is a pastor, apologist and speaker. He is the author of a number of books, including Is God Anti-Gay?, Why Bother with Church?, 7 Myths about Singleness, and What God Has To Say About Our Bodies. He has written extensively for numerous organizations, including The Gospel Coalition, Desiring God, and Living Out.
Additional Resources:
Website: https://samallberry.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamAllberry
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samallberry/
The Gospel Coalition: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/profile/sam-allberry/
The ERLC: https://erlc.com/multi_author/sam-allberry/
Desiring God: https://www.desiringgod.org/authors/sam-allberry
Living Out: https://www.livingout.org/resources/stories/18/sam
Books: https://www.amazon.com/Sam-Allberry/e/B0034PD5BE
Dominic Done speaks with Mike Neglia about what pastors and preachers should know about the current deconstruction movement amongst young evangelicals. Why are so many thoughtful young people leaving the faith, or reshaping it into a more culturally palatable form? How can preachers deliver sermons that address the important and potentially divisive issues that are important to people today? Dominic speaks from his experience as a pastor in Portland Oregon and as a student in Oxford (and as a wrestler with doubt of his own over the years) to give practical advice to preachers speaking into the current milieu of doubt, ex-vangelicals, and skepticism. Also - how open should a preacher be about their own doubts?
Additionally Dominic has wisdom to share regarding planning sermons 3 weeks in advance, openness to the Holy Spirit and intentionality in communication style.
Dominic will be a panelist and speaker at our upcoming training event in Colorado Springs, Colorado September 17 & 18th. Registration and more details : expositorscollective.com
Dominic Done is a speaker and author of When Faith Fails: Finding God in the Shadow of Doubt. He is also Professor of Applied Theology at George Fox University, and a teacher at Westside A Jesus Church. He has a Master’s Degree in Theology from the University of Oxford and is currently working on his PhD at the University of Oxford with his supervisor Alister McGrath. He previously served as a pastor in North Carolina and Hawaii. He has also taught English for companies in Europe, lectured in theology and history at various Christian colleges, worked as a radio DJ, and lived as a missionary in Vanuatu and Mexico. Dominic is married to his wife, Elyssa, has a daughter named Amelia, and a fuzzy Goldendoodle, Bella. You can connect with Dominic on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @dominicdone.
Resources Mentioned:
Pursuing Faith Podcast: https://pursuingfaith.buzzsprout.com/
When Faith Fails Book: https://www.pursuingfaith.org/book
Recommended Episodes:
Bobby Conway : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/7/24/dont-apologize-for-apologetics-dr-bobby-conway
Gavin Ortlund : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/2/dying-on-the-right-hill-gavin-ortlund
Thomas Terry: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/1/2/preaching-through-a-crisis
When we pray, God listens.
When we pray from the pulpit, the entire gathered assembly listens as well.
Pat Quinn believes that our public prayers should be thoughtful and instructive, as well as personal and devotional. He speaks with Mike about preparation for praying, as well as preparation for preaching.
Pat’s first sermon was in 1975 on Psalm 145, and the greatness of God. He doesn’t remember much about it but it probably went on pretty long. Pat doesn’t recall if he was asked or volunteered but his first sermon was on a Sunday morning. This was a bit daunting at the time but he thinks it went pretty well. Pat doesn’t remember specific feedback but assumes it was charitable as his congregation is very kind.
Pat also shared some great incites regarding feedback after sermons. Don’t give extended feedback right after the service, but perhaps a brief word of encouragement is helpful. Pat recalls many well meaning, older saints who provided some tips right after a service but they were often a downer. Pat models his critiques after Jesus addressing the churches in Revelation. Start with positive, share concerns or issues, and end with positive.
Music was Pat’s first ministry and another big part of his journey as a minister was as a high school leader for 30 years. This wasn’t exactly a training ground for preaching but helped him hone his skills as a communicator. High schoolers have a great bologna detector and it’s essential to be authentic and honest with them. Pat’s experience as a youth leader shaped his preaching to sound like he’s speaking from the heart rather than reading from his detailed notes.
Pat also shares great insights on preparation with regards to sermon prep and prayer. While there is room for spontaneity, he looks at how an intentional approach can produce prayers and sermons that hold true to the spirit of the Kingdom.
Pat is the Director of Counseling Ministries at University Reformed Church, where he applies his love for the gospel to counseling, training counselors, serving as an elder, consulting, preaching, and occasional worship leading. He has degrees from Michigan State University (BA) and Calvin College (MAT) and received counseling training from the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation.
Additional Resources:
Praying in Public: https://www.crossway.org/books/praying-in-public-case/
University Reformed Church: https://www.universityreformedchurch.org/
The Gospel Coalition: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/profile/pat-quinn/
The Biblical Counseling Coalition: https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/person/pat-quinn/
Pilgrim Album: https://www.universityreformedchurch.org/pilgrim-album/
Rend the Heavens Album: https://www.universityreformedchurch.org/rend-the-heavens-album/
The Valley of Vision: https://www.amazon.com/Valley-Vision-Collection-Puritan-Devotions/dp/0851512283
Recommended Episodes:
Adam Narciso on Spontaneous Prayer: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/13/prayer-study-and-spontaneity-adam-narciso
John Starke : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/4/27/showing-gods-love-through-expository-preaching-john-starke
Armando Garcia : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/4/17/episode-102-transparency-vulnerability-amp-the-pulpit
The Expositors Collective is a growing network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers. We provide resources through our weekly podcast, our two-day intentional training seminars, and interactive webinars.
Our next Training Weekend for young preachers (men and women 18-34 years old) at Rocky Mountain Calvary in Colorado Springs on September 17-18, 2021 will be a hybrid event: both online and in-person. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships.
For more details and registration: www.ExpositorsCollective.com
Al Pittman is the Senior Pastor of Calvary Worship Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as well as the author of several books and a musician.
Al was born in Panama City, Florida. His father was a career soldier, and he traveled extensively as a child, finally settling in Colorado Springs in the 1970’s. Al realized God’s call on his life at that time and began touring as the bass guitarist of a Christian band called “The Rays of Light.” Al earned a degree in Biblical Studies from Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs and later joined the staff of Calvary Chapel of Colorado Springs. In the 1990’s Al joined the staff of Calvary Albuquerque as an assistant pastor and worship leader. In the spring of 1997, the Lord called Al and his family back to Colorado Springs to pastor Calvary Worship Center. In 2006, Al earned his Master’s degree and in 2012 he earned his Doctorate in Ministry from Trinity Southwest University in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Al’s media content, including his books, music, blog posts, and sermons, can be found at alpittman.org
Daniel Fusco wants to reach people from all walks of life and has taken the parable of the soils as a
blueprint for his preaching style. He doesn’t want to focus on the good soil and miss out on all of
the others. Daniel is purposeful in his sermon calendar planning to provide opportunities for members in the church to invite new
people and creating easy onramps for the community around him. He always creates space for
the bad, shallow, and rocky soil each and every Sunday. He believes the church always needs to serve
people above all else. Daniel does his very best to make the church experience easy and
accessible for people to find and benefit from.
Daniel Fusco is a pastor, coach, and encourager with a unique ability to connect
with people from all walks of life and talk with them about Jesus and spirituality. He is
the lead pastor of Crossroads Community Church in Vancouver, Washington, a
ministry that reaches people across the globe with the message that Jesus is real. He
inspires people to live out their faith by simply responding to Jesus. Daniel is the
author of Upward, Inward, Outward; Honestly; and Crazy Happy (releasing February
2021). His radio program Jesus is Real Radio and the TV show Real with Daniel Fusco can
be found on stations across the U.S., including the Hillsong Channel. His popular 2 Minute
Message videos and encouraging daily content can be found on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube,
and Twitter. He lives in Southwest Washington with his wife Lynn and their three kids.
Daniel’s early preaching experience threw him into a month of Sunday sermons. Early positive
feedback and a passion for the lost set the foundation for preaching. Daniel moved back to the
Bay Area and began an internship and a Thursday night bible study. He doesn’t remember a lot
of the specifics of his early sermons but recalls the words of a mentor. Those early studies won’t
be great and be thankful for your test sheep. Without them, you’ll never find your own style and
rhythm.
Further resources:
Website: https://danielfusco.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/danielfusco
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielfusco/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefusco/
Crazy Happy: https://www.amazon.com/Crazy-Happy-Surprising-Truly-
Beautiful/dp/B085VYN7DM/
Upward, Inward, Outward: https://www.amazon.com/Upward-Inward-Outward-Yourself-
Others/dp/B0774XTZ16/
Honestly: https://www.amazon.com/Honestly-Getting-about-Jesus-Messy/dp/1631463861/
Resources mentioned:
Psalm 139:1-6 sermon - Radiant pt 1
https://crossroadschurch.net/series/radiant/?part=1
John Henry Corcoran
https://calvarychapelcostamesa.com/visit/view/john-henry-corcoran
The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching
https://www.zondervan.com/9780310296409/the-art-and-craft-of-biblical-preaching/
Related Episodes:
Greg Jao - Collaboration and Invitation
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/4/6/collaboration-and-invitation-greg-jao
Ted Leavenworth - Mistakes New Preachers Often Make
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/11/19/mistakes-new-preachers-often-make-
ted-leavenworth
Mark Smith - Loving your city and killing your darlings
Mark Smith on the need to develop truly contextualized preaching for each city that we minister
in
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/7/killing-your-darlings-amp-loving-your-city
Wayne Taylor is the founding pastor and has been the lead Pastor of Calvary Fellowship Seattle
for 41 years. During this time, God used their church to help plant over 50 churches, about half
locally, and half globally. Recently, Wayne has transitioned to be an itinerate Bible teacher, a
support minister to the church, and Director of Calvary Chapel Bible College Seattle.
Being a member of the Calvary Chapel movement, Pastor Chuck Smith was often the standard
many were compared to. Pastor Wayne recalls on early sermon he delivered as a young pastor,
shortly after planting his church. He doesn’t remember the subject but vividly recalls a woman
who approached after the service and told Wayne he did pretty good but not as good as Pastor
Chuck ! Despite the lackluster review, Wayne was not discouraged and pressed on as a new
pastor.
As young man, Wayne was a musician and felt an early call to evangelism. He loves connecting
with people on an individual basis and has adapted his preaching style to allow him to be a
more dynamic speaker. One way Wayne accomplishes this is by memorizing large portions of
biblical text. This allows him to “read” the word without breaking eye contact with his audience.
While quoting scripture, Wayne describes being in the mindset of the Apostle Paul and the joy
of delivering the gospel in a more intimate way.
While Wayne does have complete sermon notes, his ability to preach without reading them
allows him to gauge the congregation. This fluidity often allows for the Holy Spirit to impact the
moment so Wayne can deliver a unique message each and everytime he preaches. With an
evangelist heart behind all of his sermons, this ability to be in the moment with his audience
helps Wayne to really be honest and powerful with his content.
Pastor Wayne is so encouraging and provides wonderful insight in his hope for continued
revival.
Further resources:
Church Website: https://calvaryfellowship.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Public-Figure/Pastor-Wayne-Taylor-
142327753275245/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pastorwaytay/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastorwaytay
Blogs: https://calvarychapel.com/authors/wayne_taylor
Related episodes:
Wayne Taylor on preaching Christmas sermons: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/11/28/episode-76-tidings-of-great-joy
Rob Dingman on Biblical Meditation and Creativity : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/10/8/episode-68-just-the-right-fit
Dave Sylvester on walking as preparation: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/10/1/episode-67-the-preachers-meditation
Super Doctor Reverend Jonathan Pennington (he said it, not us) is a professor, pastor, writer, podcaster, YouTuber and the list goes on.
The first sermon Jonathan preached was in Isaiah 55 at a small church where he later served as the associate pastor. He fondly recalls the encouraging words given to him after that first sermon that helped solidify his desire to teach. This encouragement and the positive words of a nice old woman are some of his fondest memories as a young Christian.
Jonathan mentions that shame and fear are the first results of the fall. This is a constant obstacle in the lives of all people. The encouragement that he has received over the years from members of his church, his wife, and his mentors has been a key ingredient in his growth over the years. He shares how each and every sermon is an act of creation and requires vulnerability. Just as we hope to hear God tell us, “Well done…”, our intentional acts of encouragement can bolster those around us.
In his book, Small Preaching, Jonathan also discusses the importance of the first and last minute of the sermon. While there will be a first and last minute of every sermon, Jonathan suggests that the first minute of your sermon is the most important. As the saying goes, you only get one chance at a first impression. With this in mind and the distractions encountered by everyone in the congregation, the first minute is key. Much like a sprinter preparing for a race, Jonathan recommends taking time before your sermon to step on stage, identify the position of the lights, the placement of the podium, and visualize your introduction.
While the beginning of a race will often determine the winner, the finish line is still the goal. Jonathan also emphasizes the importance of landing the plane before you run out of gas. He tries to be intentional with his closing remarks and ensure he makes his final point during the sermon and not during a prayer. While experienced pastors may be able to wing it, he notes that young preachers should take the time to write out those final words.
This is a wonderful conversation with so many golden nuggets of wisdom. Enjoy!
Expositors Collective listeners in the month of August get a special 30% discount on Jonathan’s book Small Preaching by following this link: https://lexhampress.com/Expositors
Further resources:
Website: https://www.jonathanpennington.com/
The Human Flourishing Podcast: https://humanflourishing.podbean.com/
Coffee, Cars, Theology: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIga4J-i7btQRYfUKsTzu6g/featured
Sojourn East: https://www.sojournchurch.com/east
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary: https://www.sbts.edu/academics/faculty/jonathan-t-pennington/
The Gospel Coalition: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/profile/jonathan-pennington/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJTPennington
Books: https://www.amazon.com/Jonathan-T.-Pennington/e/B001JOIU9Y
Recommended Episodes:
PREACHING HOPE IN DARKNESS - KAREN MASON AND SCOTT GIBSON :
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/1/12/preaching-hope-in-darkness-karen-mason-and-scott-gibson
EXPERIENTIAL PREACHING, NERVES AND LEADERSHIP LAB - JOE THORN : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/30/experiential-preaching-nerves-and-leadership-lab-joe-thorn
HELP WITH SERMON PREPARATION - GERRY BRESHEARS :
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/1/18/episode-85-help-with-sermon-preparation
The Expositors Collective is a growing network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers. We provide resources through our weekly podcast, our two-day intentional training seminars, and interactive webinars.
Our next Training Weekend for young preachers (men and women 18-34 years old) at Rocky Mountain Calvary in Colorado Springs on September 17-18, 2021 will be a hybrid event: both online and in-person. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships.
For more details and registration: www.ExpositorsCollective.com
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
Planning and preparing a weekly message is challenging enough, but what about planning out a whole sermon series? If you ever felt the “series-transitioning-angst” that comes at the conclusion of one Biblical book and the start of another then this episode is for you!
Ronnie Martin, pastor of Substance Church in Ashland, Ohio, speaks with Mike about the process he takes to discern the next book or series to take the church through, as well the danger that comes from over-preparedness and the unique blessing of being in the room with your congregation.
Ronnie Martin is founder and lead pastor of Substance Church in Ashland, Ohio, where he also serves as a northeast regional church plant director for the EFCA. In addition to writing for The Gospel Coalition, his work includes numerous album and book titles, including Stop Your Complaining. He and his wife Melissa have one daughter.
Resources Mentioned:
The Best Gift Ever Given: A 25-Day Journey Through Advent from God's Good Gifts to God's Great Son : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0736978542/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2
Substance Church : https://www.substance-church.org/
Recommended Episodes:
Preaching the Psalms (part one) https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/12/15/preaching-the-psalter-as-a-book-lindsay-kennedy
Preaching the Psalms (part two) https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/12/22/preaching-christ-from-the-psalms-lindsay-kennedy-part-2
Sunday Morning 4am Club: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/11/11/the-sunday-morning-4am-club
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
The double-doctorate holding Bobby Conway comes from very humble beginnings as a non-academic teenager in California who was decent at baseball. One day, a teammate took him to hear a bible study where he heard a message from Greg Laurie. After giving his life to Christ, Bobby developed such a fervent passion to share the gospel that he couldn’t imagine doing anything else than preaching the Gospel.
He went to Conway, Arkansas, and attended bible college. Never considering himself an academic (Bobby mentions failing the ASVAB), he has gone on to earn a Masters and two Doctorates. Bobby gave his first sermon as a part of his undergraduate studies and studied so hard he memorized it by accident. The first time preaching in the “wild” was outdoor on a park bench with no one listening. Bobby is driven by such an intense passion to spread the Gospel that his first love is for evangelistic ministry. His next preaching gig was at an old folks home. There he was able to share worship hymns and preach the Gospel to the residents. Recalling those early days, if he could do nothing else, Bobby would be right back at the old folks home. Bobby’s passion for evangelism drove his love for apologetics. Preaching to skeptics or the unsaved required that he be able to answer tough questions. For this reason, he believes it’s essential to include the tough passages in your sermons. He also cautions not to get too lost in the weeds. As a tour guide for your congregation, it’s essential to keep their attention. It’s a tricky balance but one that he constantly works to improve upon.
This is a great conversation that covers so many topics and it’s a real pleasure to hear Bobby speak with such passion for the lost. Bobby is also an author, speaker and regular contributor on many podcasts and radio shows.
Bobby is co-host of the nationally syndicated radio program, The Pastor’s Perspective, and the radio show Unapologetic. He’s the founder and host of One Minute Apologist—a YouTube ministry that provides credible answers to curious questions and the founding lead pastor of Image Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. He earned his Master of Theology (ThM) from Dallas Theological Seminary, his Doctor of Ministry (DMin) in apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary, and his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Birmingham in England. He is also the author of several books, including: Hell, Rob Bell and What Happens When People Die, The Fifth Gospel, Doubting Toward Faith, and Does God Exist and 51 Other Compelling Questions About God and the Bible. Bobby and Heather have been married since 1996 and have two grown children: Haley and Dawson. For more information on Bobby’s ministry visit www.oneminuteapologist.com.
Further resources:
The One Minute Apologist: https://oneminuteapologist.com/
Doubting Toward Faith: The Journey to Confident Christianity:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012BBIIVS/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0
The Fifth Gospel:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KYB456U/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1
Hell, Rob Bell, and What Happens When People Die:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0052FD3FM/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i2
Does God Exist?: And 51 Other Compelling Questions About God and the Bible:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DEIG5LC/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i3
Moody Audio: https://moodyaudio.com/person/bobby-conway
Recommended Episodes:
Preaching Evangelistic Sermons: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/21/preaching-evangelistic-sermons-ian-clary
Dr Gavin Ortlund on the importance of "apologetic asides" in sermons: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/2/dying-on-the-right-hill-gavin-ortlund
Transparency and Vulnerability in the Pulpit: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/4/17/episode-102-transparency-vulnerability-amp-the-pulpit
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
Dr Mary Hulst believes that preaching should be God centered, grace oriented and subject to peer-review. In this helpful conversation Mike speaks with her about some of the chapters and themes from her book A Little Handbook for Preachers: Ten Practical Ways to a Better Sermon by Sunday as well as lessons that she has learned in the years following its publishing.
Rev. Dr. Mary S. Hulst has served as Calvin College University Pastor since 2009. Before coming to Calvin College, she spent eight years serving as the senior pastor at Eastern Avenue Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids before leaving to pursue a PhD in communication ethics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her bachelor’s degree is in classical studies from Calvin College, and her master of divinity was granted by Calvin Theological Seminary. Dr. Hulst taught for one year in the Communications Arts and Sciences Department at Calvin College and then for two years at Calvin Theological Seminary, as Assistant Professor of Preaching, where she still teaches on occasion.
Resources Mentioned:
Mary's book: https://www.ivpress.com/a-little-handbook-for-preachers
Preacher to Preacher coaching service: https://www.preachertopreacher.net/
The Preacher as Liturgical Artist : https://wipfandstock.com/9781625640178/the-preacher-as-liturgical-artist/
Moralistic Therapeutic Deism : https://albertmohler.com/2005/04/11/moralistic-therapeutic-deism-the-new-american-religion-2
The Year of Less : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35488858-the-year-of-less
Suggested Episodes:
John Starke on seeking out feedback from the congregation: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/4/27/showing-gods-love-through-expository-preaching-john-starke
Jody Ponce on growing as an expositor through peer review: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/8/6/episode-59-growing-as-expositors-through-peer-review-w-jody-ponce
Greg Jao on collaboration and feedback from fellow leaders : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/4/6/collaboration-and-invitation-greg-jao
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
Josiah Graves talks about leading out of our integrity and character rather than tactics, tips and tricks. He shares some valuable words that were spoken to him by a wise older mentor and how they have sustained him decades later.
Mike and Josiah also speak about internalising our sermons so much so that we don’t need to constantly refer to our notes, and the goal of speaking from our hearts while making eye contact with the members of our congregations.
Josiah Graves is the pastor of The Exchange Church in Deerfield Beach, a church with a heart to see the Gospel renew South Florida. Josiah, along with his wife Kimber, are Gospel-loving, people-loving, high school sweethearts from Southern California, who began their ministry together at Calvary Chapel. Josiah had the opportunity there to serve as an intern-Pastor and to be discipled under Pastor Chuck Smith, before hearing the calling to work in ministry in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
In early 2017, Josiah and Kimber began pursuing that call and seeking the Lord’s wisdom and vision as they stepped out in faith on this ministry endeavor to plant a church in the city of Deerfield. Together, with their two children, Micah and Kinsley, they have felt the call to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ to the diverse cultures in South Florida and serve their community. Their passion is to see people come to know Jesus and to see the city find hope and healing in the Gospel.
Instagram: @josiahgraves & @theexchangechurch
Church Website: Theexchangechurch.cc
Resources Mentioned:
Tim Keller - Prodigal Son Sermon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsTzXI7cJGA
Jon Ortburg Spiritual Formation: https://renovare.org/people/john-ortberg
Jon Courson - The Great Switcheroo : https://joncourson.com/playteaching/T375
https://store.thegospelcoalition.org/tgc/products/1277/the-freedom-of-self-forgetfulness
Recommended Episodes:
Tim Chaddick : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/1/7/episode-082-three-key-movements-in-the-life-of-a-preacher
Rob Salvato - Milk Meat Manna : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/8/14/cbguzfo1uxyscczs9vdtqbdee66sdi
Bryan Stupar - Character Matters : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/16/why-character-matters-bryan-stupar
Richard speaks about the encouraging experience of preaching to the congregation that he grew up in and contrasting it with preaching to a tough crowd as a visiting guest speaker. Mike and Richard talk about the importance of heralding the grace of God in our sermons and cultivating a tone of generosity and warmth instead of Law and harshness. Also the dangers of social media preaching and sound-byte culture are warned against.
Richard is the founder of The Dugout, a ministry striving to reach the next generation with applicable Biblical truths and pastoral training. Hemphill Jr., a Gardner-Webb University grad, and all-around sports nut marries his faith and love for sports to transform lives in the “Transform the Game” series. To hear more about how Richard Hemphill Jr. is transforming lives, contact him at (954)834-6396, email Transform@TeamDugout.org or visit his website www.t2gseries.com
Recommended Episodes:
Preaching Law vs Preaching the Gospel: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/12/29/preaching-the-law-amp-preaching-the-gospel-bob-hillar
Value of preaching mentorships: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/12/8/the-value-of-preaching-mentorships-michael-payne
To use notes or not, that is the question: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/12/26/episode-27-to-use-notes-or-not-to-use-notes-that-is-the-question
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
Dr. Phil Newton has been preaching the word for over 50 years beginning on a Wednesday night in 1970 with a sermon on suffering out of 1 Peter chapter 4. Phil recalls feeling a strong calling to the ministry as a teenager and has been faithful to pursue God’s calling. In his early years, Phil was not always exposed to or under expositional leadership and spent many years figuring things out on his own. He’s thankful for God’s faithfulness and grace despite Phil’s many shortcomings as a young christian. Phil had the fortune of having mentors and teachers during his early 20s who had a massive impact upon his life and ministry.
Phil planted and has served as the senior pastor of South Woods Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, since 1987. He has also authored several books and is a contributor for The Gospel Coalition, Founders Ministry, and the 9marks eJournal. Phil is also an adjunct professor at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Phil puts a huge emphasis on what he calls pastoral preaching and the need to go beyond simply sharing scripture. He revels in the opportunity to show the congregation how the word of God can apply to every aspect of their lives. As a pastor, Phil looks to take every story out of the bible and show how it connects to the redemption of the Gospel and how that impacts their lives.
After preaching for over 50 years, Phil continues to try and improve each and every sermon he gives. In order to reach those goals, he emphasises the need to be fervent and faithful in his devotions, reading authors who are both old (400 years old) and new, and continuing self evaluation.
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Further resources:
Southwoods Baptist Church: https://southwoodsbc.org/
Founders Ministry: https://founders.org/author/phil-newton/
Gospel Coalition: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/profile/phil-a-newton/
9marks eJournal: https://www.9marks.org/by-author/phil-newton/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/philnewton901
Written Works: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B001K8U0QU
Books Mentioned:
40 Questions About Pastoral Ministry: https://www.amazon.com/40-Questions-About-Pastoral-
Ministry/dp/0825446562
On Pastoring: https://www.amazon.com/Pastoring-Living-Leading-Ministering-
Pastor/dp/0802414605
Recommended Episodes:
Russell Moore: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/5/25/going-around-those-watchful-dragons-russel-more
Shane Angland: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/7/7/the-problem-and-the-promise-of-preaching-shane-angland
Jon Tyson: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/6/16/episode-112-theology-that-cannont-be-dismissed-and-power-that-cannot-be-denied
Kike has served as lead pastor of Horizonte Querétaro since 2011. He is the founder of the Calvary Chapel School of Ministry in México and the Biblical Counseling Center at Querétaro. Kike also writes for the Gospel Coalition and is the founder and president of the Biblical Counseling Coalition in Mexico which hosts the annual National Biblical Counseling Conference, as well as regional biblical counseling conferences. He is currently pursuing ACBC certification and a MACS at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Paulina and they have one son.
Kike shares his passion for mental, physical, and spiritual health. Coming out of a professional career in sales, Kike has seen what the endless pursuit of “results” has done to friends and colleagues. As a pastor, he has seen the same pursuit take out pastors of churches large and small. He details how important it is for a pastor to seek rest and balance or risk destroying their marriage or living unworthy of their pastoral calling.
Kike recalls his first sermon that was given in the heat of the moment and was a smattering of multiple bible stories. He doesn’t know if what he said made sense but he knows God will deliver the message. Kike learned early on that it was so important to focus more on living a life full of intimacy with God rather that focus on output or activities. This was such a wonderful conversation and there will likely be a part two.
Further resources:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkwWi_HtIQMBU8ySbeBlD_g
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kikepastorres
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pastorkiketorres/
Church Website: https://www.cristoesmejor.com/
Una Nueva Vida Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085XNS33H/
Biblical Counseling Coalition in Mexico: https://www.consejero.org/
National Biblical Counseling Conference: https://www.contuconsejo.com/
Books recommended by Pastor Kike:
The Rest of God: https://www.amazon.com/Rest-God-Mark-Buchanan/dp/0849918707
The End of Mental Illness: https://www.amazon.com/End-Mental-Illness-Neuroscience-Transforming/dp/1496438159
Soul Keeping: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Keeping-Caring-Most-Important/dp/0310275962/
Replenish: https://www.amazon.com/Replenish-Leading-Healthy-Lance-Witt/dp/0801013542
Leading on Empty: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Empty-Refilling-Renewing-Passion/dp/0764207598
Lead: https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Gospel-Principles-Leadership-Church/dp/1433567636
Dangerous Calling: https://www.amazon.com/Dangerous-Calling-Confronting-Challenges-Pastoral/dp/1433535823/
Wesley has directed a Bible College, lectured in theology, hermeneutics, NT Greek, and many other subjects. He is also the teaching pastor at Bayside Church’s Davis campus. During his career as a pastor, Wesley has also produced a podcast and authored several pieces on the subjects of mental health and suffering.
Wesley began teaching on his high school campus after inviting fellow students to a bible study, and since it was his idea, he was elected to teach. That first lesson was about suffering from the book of Acts. It wasn’t his initial plan to be a teacher or pastor, but a few weeks after that first bible study, Wesley heard God calling him to teach. It was a pivotal moment in life and changed the course of his future.
God has taken Wesley and his family through various trials over the years. Welsey now focuses on speaking, teaching, and writing about mental health and suffering. It’s so important that pastors understand who they are, where their struggles are, and when they need a break. Failing to maintain your mental health is failing your congregation. Wesley takes us through his journey and how God has helped him to endure and flourish.
Wesley currently lives in Davis, CA with his wife Kara and chihuahua Lucy. An active runner, Wesley tries to run 5-6 days a week on his treadmill while reading the bible (wow).
Further resources:
Better Days Podcast: https://www.betterdaysfmly.co/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WesleyTowne
Website: https://www.wesleytowne.com/
Leading on Empty: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Empty-Refilling-Renewing-Passion/dp/0764207598
Chris Thomas is the Teaching Pastor of Raymond Terrace Community Church in the Hunter Valley of NSW, Australia. Chris grew up in a Christian home and remembers having the opportunity to preach at his home church at a very young age. While he appreciates the support he received, Chris does think it’s important to be intentional about learning how to preach. At the age of 19, Chris was living in the “bush” or remote outback of northern Australia. During this time he met his wife and really began honing his craft as a young preacher. He reflects on a journey through very informal training and is thankful for God’s grace along the way. Christ also shares how his journey as a father has greatly impacted his preaching style and understanding of the Gospel.
Chris considers himself “A fortunate husband, a father of three and dad to five; I’m an advocate of foster care as an implication of the gospel.” He loves spending time outdoors and can often be found around a campfire, barefoot with coffee in hand.
Additional Episodes:
Jon Tyson:
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/6/16/episode-112-theology-that-cannont-be-dismissed-and-power-that-cannot-be-denied
Rev Bruce Clarke on the emotional weight of Expository Preaching:
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/12/29/episode-081-the-emotional-weight-of-expository-preaching
Sam Garrard on the Church Calendar:
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/6/9/liturgy-amp-the-church-calendar
Finding Your Own Voice - Brian Brodersen:
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/12/2/episode-77-finding-your-own-voice
Finding Your Own Voice - Pete Nelson:
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/7/9/episode-55-finding-your-own-voice
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
John Chandler has a history in Bible teaching and podcasting. He has served as a youth minister, lead pastor of a church plant, and web developer. John describes the differences between teaching as a guest or part of a rotation and being the lead teacher of a congregation. He emphasizes the need for a sermon to act as a call to action for the hearer. He recalls one of his first sermons as a seminary student and relating the armor of God to Santa Claus. John also gives some insight into his process for preparing sermons and how it’s an active part of his everyday life.
John has also worked as an independent web developer and has many other projects in the works. He also produced a podcast called the Sermonsmith podcast that helped inspire the Expositors Podcast. John also has a new podcast incubating and should have news on that soon.
John Chandler lives on the desert edge of Phoenix with his wife and three teenage children, where he aspires to spend more time reading, hiking, and watching baseball.
After 25 years serving in local churches as a pastor and church planter, he is training to be a spiritual director who will walk alongside others who serve as spiritual leaders. Visit his personal website (http://byjohnchandler.com) for links to social media and updates about his developing practice and projects.
Further resources:
Sermonsmith Podcast: http://sermonsmith.com/
Matt Woodley Interview (Authority in Suffering) http://sermonsmith.com/61-matt-woodley/
Gideon Tsang (Golden Girls & Arrested Development) http://sermonsmith.com/gideon-tsang/
Website: https://www.byjohnchandler.com/
New Podcast: Forthcoming!
This week we'd like to introduce you to a parallel podcast from two of our friends and ministry partners that we believe should earn a spot on your subscription list! The Leadership Collective podcast is a roundtable discussion with seasoned pastors, focusing on the nuts and bolts issues of ministry. Each month, they tackle the common challenges that leaders face and discover the practical lessons they’ve learned along the way.
On this episode Mike is interviewed by Ted Leavenworth and Rob Salvato about how he came to be involved in international church planting, as well as congregational leadership and the responsibilities of pastoring that go beyond the pulpit.
Links:
https://anchor.fm/leadership-collective
https://churchleadershipcollective.com/
Recommended Episodes:
Ted Leavenworth interview: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/11/19/mistakes-new-preachers-often-make-ted-leavenworth
Rob Salvato interview: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/5/12/episode-106-preaching-with-brevity-and-clarity
Jon Tyson interview: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/6/16/episode-112-theology-that-cannont-be-dismissed-and-power-that-cannot-be-denied
Preaching is far more than transferring information from from the mind of the speaker to the ears of the congregation. Dr Nijay Gupta believes that preaching is inviting Christ to dwell in the people of God and to do His ministry in their midst. In this conversation, Mike and Nijay speak about the right and wrong ways to use commentaries, the irreplaceable value of meditation and the priority of inductive Bible study. There is an important segment of the conversation which focuses on the “triangulating” role that commentaries, articles and sermons from the diverse, ancient and broad body of Christ can play in helping contemporary Christians to understand sacred scripture.
Finally, the advantage of collaboration and peer review in the life of a preacher was discussed, and Dr Gupta learned that it might not be as rare as he previously suspected!
Dr. Nijay K. Gupta is a public theologian and Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary. He writes widely on the New Testament and Christian formation. His most recent books are Paul and the Language of Faith (Eerdmans), A Beginner's Guide to New Testament Studies (Baker Academic), and Reading Philippians (Cascade). He currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Bulletin for Biblical Research, Co-Editor of The Bible in God’s World series with Scot McKnight, and as a member of the Editorial Board of both Ex Auditu and and of the Biblical Interpretation Series. Dr. Gupta is active on social media and blogs at www.cruxsolablog.com. He co-hosts a new podcast called IN FAITH & DOUBT (https://infaithanddoubt.buzzsprout.com) with A.J. Swoboda.
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Recommended episodes:
Growing as an Expositor through peer review w/ Jody Ponce: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/8/6/episode-59-growing-as-expositors-through-peer-review-w-jody-ponce
Collaboration and invitation w/ Greg Jao: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/4/6/collaboration-and-invitation-greg-jao
Sermons should be prepared in community w/ Evan Wickham: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/9/25/episode-14-sermons-should-be-prepared-in-community
Dr. Russell Moore shares the stress and uneasy nerves as a boy preaching his first sermon and the joy of preaching to the same congregation 8 years later as a seminary student. He offers suggestions for church culture that promote the engagement of the youth. Dr. Moore also helps to explain how the lens of the congregation can be a barrier between them and the sermon, and understanding the context and limitations of your audience is key to finding the proper words to connect with them. He also discusses how spiritual warfare is one of the largest obstacles that must be overcome with prayer for effective preaching.
Dr. Moore has served in a multitude of capacities across several organizations. Some of those positions have included as a teaching pastor, provost and dean of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention and recently has become the full-time public theologian for Christianity Today and leads the new Public Theology Project. He has authored numerous books, papers, and articles for multiple other publications. Dr. Moore also has a vast catalog of audio and video in the form of podcasts, both his own and as a guest, as well as numerous youtube videos on his own channel and others.
A native Mississippian, Moore and his wife Maria are the parents of five sons. He is also an avid fan of The Office.
To find more about Dr. Russell Moore visit:
Website: russellmoore.com/
Twitter: twitter.com/drmoore
Youtube: youtube.com/drmoore
For his books and other resources:
Russell Moore Podcast: https://www.russellmoore.com/category/russell-moore-podcast/
The Signposts Podcast: https://www.russellmoore.com/category/podcast/
Courage to Stand: https://www.russellmoore.com/courage-to-stand/
Other Books: https://www.russellmoore.com/books/
Recommended Episodes:
How Gospel Preaching Creates Gospel Culture: Ray Ortlund https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/8/18/how-gospel-preaching-creates-gospel-culture-ray-ortlund
Sunday Morning 4am Club : Simon Lawrenson https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/11/11/the-sunday-morning-4am-club
Getting Application Right - Jason Cruise https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/10/27/getting-application-right-dr-jason-cruise
Rev. Glen Scrivener discusses the bible as the word of God and how Christ-centered
preaching is the word of God spoken by a pastor to His people. Have you ever considered yourself a herald of the voice of Christ? Glen also shares some inspiration for his theological approach to preaching and why he expects Jesus to speak to the congregation through his words.
Glen recalls his first sermon during an Easter communion service, his time as a comedian, and a later request for God to draw Glen closer through suffering. Glen was provided with a fresh set of trials, a new reminder that God answers prayer, and experienced how God walked with him through the furnace.
Resources mentioned:
Glen's blog: https://christthetruth.net
The Preaching of the Word of God is the Word of God: https://christthetruth.net/2008/02/06/preaching-of-the-word-of-god-is-the-word-of-god/
A Year Out Programme For Creatives: https://speaklifefoundry.com/
Speak Life Podcast: https://speaklife.org.uk/slp/
The Second Helvetic Confession: https://www.ccel.org/creeds/helvetic.htm
Karl Barth Church Dogmatics 1.1: The Doctrine of the Word of God :
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/131730.Church_Dogmatics_1_1
Recommended episodes:
Preaching the Law and Gospel from the Lutheran Perspective:
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/12/29/preaching-the-law-amp-preaching-the-gospel-bob-hillar
Rev Bruce Clarke on the emotional weight of Expository Preaching:
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/12/29/episode-081-the-emotional-weight-of-expository-preaching
The Power (and danger) of Humor in Preaching -
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/7/14/the-power-of-humor-in-preaching-joel-turner
Hard Work, Charles Spurgeon and You:
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/9/11/episode-12-hard-work-charles-spurgeon-and-you
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
They speak about the potentially negative impact that ministry can have on our families, and ways that Dan is combatting this in his current stage of life. Dan is currently a regular guest speaker at a variety of churches, each with their own culture and distinctives and he endeavours to "respect the house" and be sensitive to their unique community as a guest.
Buy some of his leather goods here: https://www.ewingdrygoods.com/
Resources mentioned:
Streetlights Bible App: https://www.streetlightsbible.com/
Fresh Wind Fresh Fire: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/324737.Fresh_Wind_Fresh_Fire
Aaron Campbell's 90 minute sermon + response time: https://antiochphilly.org/sermons/?sapurl=Lys0ZGQwL2xiL21pLytrd2NqY3NuP2JyYW5kaW5nPXRydWUmZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZQ==
Dan's first sermon "The Character of the Father" http://www.calvaryfellowshipjuneau.com/2011-2016-guest-speakers.html
Dan speaking at Calvary Fellowship: http://www.calvaryfellowshipjuneau.com/uploads/7/5/7/9/75799645/03_15_2020_facing_lions.mp3
Dan Speaking at Juneau Christian Center: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=290981939257206&ref=watch_permalink
Dan speaking at Crossroads Fellowship: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWDKy2Z7G6Y
Recommended Episodes:
Tony Carter on guarding Saturdays (if possible): https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/9/raising-up-young-preachers-tony-carter
Tim Chaddick on the importance of keeping a day free for your family https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/1/7/episode-082-three-key-movements-in-the-life-of-a-preacher
Adam Nariso on prayer, study and spontaneity: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/13/prayer-study-and-spontaneity-adam-narciso
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
Scott brings his passion for storytelling and offers a fresh look at engaging an audience. This interview covered a wide range of topics and reminds us how important it is to do more than just share information. Scott discusses balancing a calling to be an artist and to teach the word of God. He sees the world and the church through the lens of a creative and takes you on an unexpected journey that will leave you encouraged and energized.
Scott Erickson is a visual artist, author, and communicator. A working artist for over a decade, Scott has been a contributing artist on The Bible Project and has had his work appear on CNN, National Geographic, and various magazines, newspaper outlets, and book covers.
Scott has written several books, including:
- Prayer: Forty Days of Practice
- May It Be So: Forty Days in the Lord’s Prayer
- Honest Advent: Awakening to the Wonder of God-with-Us Then, Here, and Now
Resources Referenced:
Preaching to a Post-Everything World - Zack Eswine : https://www.preaching.com/book-reviews/preaching-to-a-post-everything-world/
Between Two Worlds - John Stott: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230135.Between_Two_Worlds
BibleProject: https://bibleproject.com/
Apophatic Theology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apophatic_theology
Luke Norsworthy Podcast: https://www.lukenorsworthy.com/podcast
Recommended Episodes:
The Power of Story - Robert Fergusson: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/2/2/the-power-of-story-robert-fergusson
Finding Your Own Voice - Brian Brodersen : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/12/2/episode-77-finding-your-own-voice
Finding Your Own Voice - Pete Nelson : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/7/9/episode-55-finding-your-own-voice
Instagram: @scottthepainter
Website: https://www.scottericksonart.com/
The Punchline: https://punchlineagency.com/scott-erickson
Shop: https://scottericksonartshop.com/
BOOK GIVEAWAY: https://twitter.com/expositcllctv/status/1392131379714985986
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
Thabiti has served in various capacities in a number of churches in NC, DC, and the Cayman Islands. He is also a regular contributor for The Gospel Coalition and The Front Porch. He also serves as the board president of The Crete Collective whose mission is to help plant churches in underserved brown and black communities.
Thabiti has written several books, including:
“What Is a Healthy Church Member?” (Crossway, 2008).
“The Faithful Preacher: Recapturing the Vision of Three Pioneering African American Pastors” (Crossway, 2007).
“The Decline of African American Theology: From Biblical Faith to Cultural Captivity” (IVP, 2007).
Further resources:
Twitter: @ThabitiAnyabwil (https://twitter.com/ThabitiAnyabwil?s=20)
The Crete Collective: https://thecretecollective.org/
The Gospel Coalition: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/profile/thabiti-anyabwile/
The Front Porch: https://thefrontporch.org/
Recommended episodes:
Tony Carter (fellow Front Porcher & Gospel Coalition council member) https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/9/raising-up-young-preachers-tony-carter
James Travis (Unity in Multicultural Churches) https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/12/9/episode-78-unity-in-multicultural-churches
Greg Jao (Sermon Feedback and Critique) https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/4/6/collaboration-and-invitation-greg-jao
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
In this conversation John speaks about
A life changing experience while being a sleep-deprived youth conference attendee
Washing windows and listening to John Piper sermons
The importance of truly understanding how other people experience you
The vitality of pastoral tenderness in the pulpit
The danger that comes from neglecting to communicate the love of God to people
We hope that this episode and all that we do at the Expositors Collective helps you to grow in your personal study and public proclamation of God’s Word.
Resources Mentioned:
John Piper’s message from Passion Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RUUP_0HiYc
Henri Nouwen - The Return of the Prodigal Son : https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/122877/the-return-of-the-prodigal-son-by-henri-jm-nouwen/
Related Episodes:
Ryan Huguley (The Preacher and Emotional Health) : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/10/6/the-preacher-and-emotional-health-ryan-hugley
Pete Nelson (Finding Your Own Voice) https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/7/9/episode-55-finding-your-own-voice
Jon Tyson (Theology that cannot be dismissed and power that cannot be denied) https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/6/16/episode-112-theology-that-cannont-be-dismissed-and-power-that-cannot-be-denied
Grant Vickers (A Podcast about Podcasts) : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/3/17/episode-96-a-podcast-about-podcasts
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
We're glad to introduce you to a brand new podcast from Steering Committee member Nick Cady entitled "Theology for the People" You are likely already familiar with the sound of Nick's voice and will definitely appreciate hearing more of it! The goal of the Theology for the People podcast is to bring understanding of God’s Word and application for the questions that people are asking today. Mike Neglia interviews Nick briefly and then you'll get a chance to hear an episode in its entirety. You can subscribe to Theology for the People on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts: https://anchor.fm/theologyforthepeople https://nickcady.org/
You will hear about
the formative role that both the joy of family and marriage have played as well as the pain of betrayal have formed him as a Bible teacher.
The value of Biblical Theology in understanding individual texts as part of the bigger picture.
Esther as a Joseph-like deliverer
The types of quotations that preachers should use in their sermons
The right and wrong way to use commentaries
All that, plus NF, Kanye West and TikTok!
GIVEAWAY:
Invitation to Biblical Interpretation, 2nd ed. - Kregel Publishing
Three copies to give away to Expositors Collective listeners! Visit us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to enter!
Read about the book here: https://www.kregel.com/theology-and-religious-studies/invitation-to-biblical-interpretation-2nd-ed/
Exclusive Expositors Collective Discount from Lexham Press
Visit https://lexhampress.com/Expositors and use our promo code for 30% off two of Dr Köstenberger’s books, SIGNS OF THE MESSIAH - An Introduction to John’s Gospel and 1–2 TIMOTHY AND TITUS - Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary (EBTC)
Resources Mentioned:
God Marriage and Family - https://www.crossway.org/books/god-marriage-and-family-tpb-1/
New Studies in Biblical Theology - https://www.ivpress.com/new-studies-in-biblical-theology
Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary: https://lexhampress.com/product/194957/evangelical-biblical-theology-commentary-part-1
TableTalk Magazine: https://tabletalkmagazine.com/
Related Episodes:
Steven Wellum (Christ from beginning to end) : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/11/20/episode-22-preaching-christ-from-beginning-to-end
Rafael Manzanares (The Power and Danger of Personal Illustrations) : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/2/24/zj3d28nijrb4moagh63yp2znkqhijs
David Guzik (The Character of the Expositor) https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/6/4/episode-50-the-character-of-the-expositor
Andreas Köstenberger is Research Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology and Director of the Center for Biblical Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the Founder of Biblical Foundations,™ an organization devoted to encouraging a return to the biblical foundations in the home, the church, and society.
Dr. Köstenberger is a leading evangelical scholar and prolific author. He has authored, edited, or translated close to fifty books, including God, Marriage, and Family; A Theology of John’s Gospel; Excellence; and the commentary on 1-2 Timothy and Titus in the Biblical Theology for Christian Proclamation series. He also serves as editor of the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society. In 2007, he was elected by the Governing Body to a 5-year term as Visiting Fellow at St. Edmund’s College in Cambridge, England.
Dr. Köstenberger is originally from Vienna, Austria and received a masters and doctorate in social and economic sciences at the Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (Vienna University of Economics) in 1980 and 1982. He subsequently earned his M.Div. from Columbia Biblical Seminary & Graduate School of Missions in Columbia, South Carolina (1988) and his Ph.D. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois (1993). He has received multiple honors and awards, including the Award for Scholarly Productivity at TEDS (1996), the Presidential Appreciation Award at SEBTS (2002), the Wayne Grudem Award for Complementarian Scholarship (with wife Margaret, 2014), and Christian Retailing’s Best Award in the category of Evangelism for his book Truth Matters (2015).
Having served in a variety of roles in multiple academic settings—Senior Research Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Assistant Professor of New Testament at Trinity International University, Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology at Briercrest Bible College, and more—Dr. Köstenberger moved to Kansas City in 2018 to serve the community at Midwestern Seminary. He and his wife Margaret have four children: Lauren, Tahlia, David, and Timothy.
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
Resources mentioned:
Dustin’s podcast “Walking Worthy” : https://www.walkingworthypodcast.com/
Sinners in the hand of an angry God sermon by Jonathan Edwards: http://edwards.yale.edu/archive?path=aHR0cDovL2Vkd2FyZHMueWFsZS5lZHUvY2dpLWJpbi9uZXdwaGlsby9nZXRvYmplY3QucGw/Yy4yMTo0Ny53amVv
Dustin’s book “The American Puritans” https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/the-american-puritans-benge-pickowicz.html
Leuchtturm1917 notebooks: https://www.leuchtturm1917.co.uk/notebooks/
Follow Dustin on Twitter: @DustinBenge
Related Episodes:
Preaching Mentorships (Clay Worrell) : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/1/22/episode-31-preaching-mentorships
Finding a Mentor, Being a Mentor (Panel Discussion) : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/2/5/episode-33-finding-a-mentor-being-a-mentor
Mentorship and Meaningful Feedback (Pilgrim Benham) : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/6/25/episode-53-mentorship-amp-meaningful-feedback
Learning from the Puritans (Dr Ian Clary) : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/5/14/episode-107-learning-from-the-puritans
Theological triage and Application Grids (Dr Gavin Ortlund) https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/2/dying-on-the-right-hill-gavin-ortlund
Resources Mentioned:
See You At The Pole: https://syatp.com/
On Guest Preaching | Preachers Talk, Ep. 17 : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-guest-preaching-preachers-talk-ep-17/id1495972590?i=1000506894456
How long should a sermon last? - https://blog.tms.edu/how-long-should-a-sermon-be
How to be an awesome guest preacher : https://www.sermoncentral.com/pastors-preaching-articles/h-b-charles-jr-how-to-be-an-awesome-guest-preacher-1487
Related Episodes:
Bryan Stupar (more on the Fallbrook High School revival) - https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/16/why-character-matters-bryan-stupar
Preaching Mentorship Panel (always say yes) - https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/11/4/episode-72-preaching-mentorships-qa
Mentorships and Meaningful Feedback : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/6/25/episode-53-mentorship-amp-meaningful-feedback
Greg also speaks about his background as an attorney and how it has helped him to be attentive to logical argumentation and the importance of clarity in his speech.
The final section of the interview gives some clear advice on how to invite people to turn their lives over to Jesus in a way that is both welcoming and sensitive.
Resources mentioned:
https://langhamliterature.org/books/africa-bible-commentary
https://langhamliterature.org/catalog/product/view/id/18386/s/south-asia-bible-commentary/
Related Expositors Collective Episodes:
Jody Ponce ( Growing as an expositor through peer review) https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/8/6/episode-59-growing-as-expositors-through-peer-review-w-jody-ponce
Evan Whickham (sermons should be prepared in community) https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/9/25/episode-14-sermons-should-be-prepared-in-community
Bruce Zachary (Trial attorney turned pastor) https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/10/9/episode-16-learning-preaching-with-trial-attorney-turned-pastor
Greg Jao serves InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as Senior Assistant to the President, focusing on executive office communications and external relations. Greg has more than two decades of experience with InterVarsity, working at InterVarsity Press as well as in the field.
He served on the preaching team at New Life Fellowship Church in Queens, New York alongside Pete Scazzero & Rich Villodas.
Greg is the author of Your Mind’s Mission (an Urbana Onward book), The Kingdom of God (a LifeGuide Bible Study), and a contributing author to Following Jesus without Dishonoring Your Parents (a discipleship book for Asian Americans) (all published by IVP), Telling the Truth (a book on postmodern evangelism), and Voices of Conflict & Voices of Hope (a two-volume study of American teenagers).
A second-generation Chinese American, he helped develop The Daniel Project, a leadership acceleration program for Asian American InterVarsity staff. He has served on the curricula teams for subsequent Daniel Projects serving African Americans, Latinos, and Fraternity/Sorority ministry staff. He frequently speaks on campus, in churches, and at conferences. Among InterVarsity alumni, Greg is best known as the emcee for the Urbana Student Mission Conferences in 2003, 2006, 2009, and 2012.
Prior to his ministry with InterVarsity, Greg worked as an employee benefits attorney in Chicago. Greg is a graduate of The University of Chicago (B.A. English, 1990) and The Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1994). He has also served as a Trustee of Langham Partnership US.
Greg, his wife Jennifer, and their two daughters reside in suburban Chicago
Resources mentioned:
Folly Grace and Power - The Mysterious Act of Preaching by John Koessler : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11426236-folly-grace-and-power
P209-G Series Mechanical Pencil https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pentel-P209-Automatic-Pencil-Yellow/dp/B005COAGI0/ref=bmx_1?pd_rd_w=DuNmr&pf_rd_p=3b4d17ac-6eab-47e0-8b13-ee240cd59373&pf_rd_r=T869BWE51ZV0YHRT8DV6&pd_rd_r=062aae30-85d4-4f25-9c0b-3b1331a6a08f&pd_rd_wg=C5QDe&pd_rd_i=B005COAGI0&psc=1
Leuctturm1917 notebooks: https://www.leuchtturm1917.co.uk/notebooks/
Doctrine and Devotion Podcast: http://www.doctrineanddevotion.com/
Redeemer Fellowship: https://www.redeemerfellowship.org/
Related Expositors Collective Episodes:
Mike Doyle on “you are average!” : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/4/21/episode-104-spirit-empowered-preaching-nyc-update
Gavin Ortlund on Chapell’s Christ Centered Preaching book : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/2/dying-on-the-right-hill-gavin-ortlund
Brian Brodersen on finding your own voice: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/12/2/episode-77-finding-your-own-voice
JOE THORN is the founding and Lead Pastor of Redeemer Fellowship in St. Charles, IL. He is the author of Note to Self: the Discipline of Preaching to Yourself and Experiencing the Trinity: The Grace of God for the People of God, and has contributed articles to Tabletalk Magazine, the ESV Men's Devotion Bible, The ESV Story Bible, and The Mission of God Study Bible.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend;
profuse are the kisses of an enemy. Proverbs 27:6
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Dwell Scripture Listening App: https://dwellapp.io/
GoodLion Podcast Network: https://goodlion.io/
All Things All People Podcast: https://www.allthingsallpeople.org/podcast
Jeremy's bio: I grew up outside of Chicago, Illinois. There I began my journey of being fascinated with religion and culture by being surrounded by a melting pot my entire life. I became a student of religion, earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Religion, and went on to study for my Master’s in Intercultural Studies at Columbia International University.
I serve as a pastor in a Church in North Carolina where I am always in awe to see how the Lord has grown me and my family while allowing me to lead people to passionate lives serving Jesus Christ. My amazing wife and I have two children that regularly teach me more than I could ever teach them.
My passion is the field of religion and anthropology. I truly believe that helping people understand the world of religion, faith, and culture can help change the world.
https://www.allthingsallpeople.org/
Related Episodes:
Lessons from Student Ministry: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/2/18/lessons-from-student-ministry-andy-sterken
Brian Brodersen interview : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/12/26/episode-27-to-use-notes-or-not-to-use-notes-that-is-the-question
Richard Cimino - learn from others, but be yourself: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/7/2/episode-54-learn-from-others-but-be-yourself
"The greatest anointing of the Spirit of God comes upon my life when I am sitting before the Lord and outlining my message" - So says Pastor Chuck smith in this bonus episode of the Expositors Collective podcast, which was originally recorded at the Calvary Chapel Pastors Conference, held in Costa Mesa, California in 1983. It is our hope that this message from decades past will encourage you in your personal study and public proclamation of God's Word.
Thank you to CalvaryChapel.com for allowing us to use this clip, the entire message can be heard here: https://podtail.com/en/podcast/calvary-classics/power-of-the-spirit-in-the-ministry-chuck-smith/
Related episodes:
Preaching in the power of the Spirit:
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/5/19/episode-108-preaching-in-the-power-of-the-spirit
The Gift Of Healing, The Empowering Of The Holy Spirit And Consecutive Bible Teaching
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/10/23/episode-18-the-gift-of-healing-the-empowering-of-the-holy-spirit-and-consecutive-bible-teaching
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
resources mentioned:
Dwell Bible Listening App: https://dwellapp.io/
Bright Eyes - "This is the First Day of My Life" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW-4nWkx7Uk
Africa Study Bible: https://godswordforafrica.com/africa-study-bible/
Center for Early African Christianity - https://www.earlyafricanchristianity.com/
How Africa Shaped the Christian Mind - Thomas Oden : https://www.ivpress.com/how-africa-shaped-the-christian-mind
VSCO app : https://vsco.co/
Related Expostors Collective episodes:
Richard Cimino: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/7/2/episode-54-learn-from-others-but-be-yourself
Brian Brodersen - Finding Your Own Voice: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/12/2/episode-77-finding-your-own-voice
David Guzik - the Character of the Expositor : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/6/4/episode-50-the-character-of-the-expositor
Cheryl Brodersen - https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/2/23/learning-from-spiritual-mothers-cheryl-brodersen
Dying to Speak: Meditations from the Cross is available here: https://www.prpbooks.com/book/dying-to-speak
Tony Carter (MA, Reformed Theological Seminary) is lead pastor of East Point Church in East Point, Georgia, an organizing member of the Council of Reforming Churches, and a Council member of The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of several books, including Black and Reformed: Seeing God’s Sovereignty in the African-American Christian Experience, Blood Work: How the Blood of Christ Accomplishes Our Salvation, Glory Road and most recently, Dying to Speak: Meditations from the Cross. Tony and his wife, Adriane, have five children.
Related episodes:
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/8/18/how-gospel-preaching-creates-gospel-culture-ray-ortlund
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/12/8/the-value-of-preaching-mentorships-michael-payne
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/1/26/preaching-mentorship-that-actually-works
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
Cheryl currently oversees the Joyful Life women's Bible study at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. She along with history teacher Jasmine Alnutt, explore the lives of well-known—and not so well-known—Christian women in history. Trust us—these are definitely women worth knowing! Visit GraciousWords.com. She previously hosted a weekly program called “Living Grace,” interviewing women as they share their testimonies of God’s grace and faithfulness. Cheryl is also a frequent speaker at women’s retreats and conferences around the world. She has written several books with Harvest House Publishers. It is her joy and privilege to minister biblical truths to women of all ages. Cheryl and Brian have four children, two sons-in-law, two daughters-in-law, five grandsons, one granddaughter, and a Golden-Doodle named Barnabas!
You can visit her website for more resources : https://graciouswords.com/
Mike and Andrew sit together in the cold basement of a prestigious theologian's home in Portland, Oregon to talk about short attention spans, cool vs faithful and what senior pastors should learn from youth pastors.
Andrew Sterken is Pastor of Students and Young Adults at Calvary Port Saint Lucie -eater of Carolina reapers -swam w sharks -not afraid to look dumb for the Lord (obvs)
George and Mike sit down in Mike's office in Cork, Ireland to talk about the right and wrong ways that preacher's should think about "winning over" the crowd. How much of John the Baptist's ministry style and aesthetic should contemporary preachers emulate today.
It’s been said that to be a preacher, you must have the mind of a scholar, the heart of a child, and the hide of a rhinoceros. But is it really true that you have to grow tough and hard in order to endure the criticism and trials that come with being a minister of God's Word? Pastor Fernando Ortiz of Mile High Calvary in Highlands Ranch, Colorado says “no.” In this episode Fernando talks with Nick Cady about how he aims to not lose his sensitivity as a person and his heart for people even in the midst of the emotional ups and downs of ministry, and how that translates into preaching.
In this engaging and thought-provoking conversation Nick and Mike speak with Robert Fergusson about the value of storytelling in preaching. Our postmodern world cherishes stories of individuals yet is skeptical of an overarching metanarrative - Robert helps us to use the former to communicate the latter. They also speak about what it means to follow the example of Paul in 2 Corinthians 4:5 “For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.”
Joe Gamez speaks to Nick Cady about the unique dynamics of ministry on a small tight knit island community and the value and benefits of preaching mentorships. How can fellow Bible teachers be trained and set up for success in a way that causes them and the congregation to flourish?
Timothy Brown is a pastor who retired after serving three congregations in the Christian Reformed Church in North America for a total of nearly 39 years. In retirement, he preaches as needed and seeks to encourage expository preaching on Twitter (https://twitter.com/tjb654) and through the website "From Text to Sermon" (https://fromtexttosermon.com).
Tim graduated from Harvard with a B.A. in Classics (Greek), attended Westminster Theological Seminary (Philadelphia), received an M.Div. from Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and did an additional year of study at Calvin Theological Seminary. He is married and has four adult children and four grandchildren. He and his wife live in Pennsylvania, in beautiful Lancaster County.
Suicide in a congregation is one of the most heart-wrenching and intimidating challenges that a pastor can face. In this interview, Mike speaks with Drs Scott Gibson and Karen Mason about the holistic approaches that preachers and churches can implement to make our communities centers of hope and life in the face of the darkness of suicide. In this wide-ranging interview they speak about church culture shaping, honour and shame, the unforgivable sin, depression in the Bible, pastoral suicide and even more.
What do you do if the lead pastor that you serve alongside is removed from ministry because of a moral failing? How do you address the hurt and confused congregation? How to you hold out the hope of the gospel when you yourself have personally been blindsided by the same news that the rest of the hurting church is reeling from?
Thomas Terry speaks to these and other issues with candor and vulnerability in this week's episode of the Expositors Collective podcast.
This is the recording of our December 5th webinar (including Q+A at the end) where Thomas speaks about the painful event for the first time in a public setting in hopes that it can be a learning resource for us in the future, and a source of comfort to those who need to hear it in the present.
THOMAS J. TERRY serves as the Lead Pastor of The Trinity Church in Portland Oregon. He is also the founder and executive director of Humble Beast, a record label and ministry in Portland, Oregon. As a spoken word artist and a member of Beautiful Eulogy, he seeks to bring creativity and theology together to glorify the Lord who created them both. Thomas lives with his wife, Heather, and two boys, Tobin and Kuyper.
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
Bob Hiller is the Senior Pastor of Community Lutheran Church in Escondido and San Marcos, CA. He also serves on the board of directors for 1517 , as the content editor for the Craft of Preaching, and is one of the featured preachers on You Are Forgiven Radio. He writes regularly for The Jagged Word and 1517’s blog site. He’s also the author of Finding Christ in the Straw: A Forty Day Devotional on the Book of James. He’s been blessed to be married to his dear wife Stephanie have for 16 years and they have three wonderful and energetic children.
Resources referenced:
1517 - https://www.1517.org/
The Craft of Preaching: https://www.1517.org/sections/craftofpreaching?fbclid=IwAR3IiGIHSUdaZOXf29BNT0AD8blUonSQmu-_jwKvo2MrPwqhcsJv6cPXL_s
TextWeek -http://www.textweek.com/
TextWeek Scripture Index: http://www.textweek.com/scripture.htm
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io
Lindsay Kennedy highlights the unified themes and development of the individual psalms that make up the Psalter and suggests methods of preaching and teaching through the book of Psalms in this conversation with Mike Neglia. In part two of this two-part interview Lindsay builds the case that "The Psalms are a book of the Bible about Jesus" and explains how the most accurately interpret the messianic voices and prophesies throughout the psalter.
He also answers questions about the imprecatory psalms and how to preach them today.
Lindsay Kennedy is the publicist for Lexham Press (Faithlife) and a student at Western Seminary. In the past he has served various ministry roles as a missionary, pastor, and Bible college teacher. He infrequently blogs at mydigitalseminary.com
Bibliography:
Psalmcast podcast
I recorded this several years ago but am still pretty happy with it all!
Robertson, The Flow of the PsalmsThe best introduction to reading the Psalms as a book. Great place to start.
Rydelnik and Blum (eds.) The Moody Handbook of Messianic ProphecyThe Psalms essays are top-notch and closest to my view from anything I've read.
Jim Hamilton's Psalms Vol 1 and Vol 2 (EBTC, forthcoming)
Though Hamilton is heavy on typology, his is the best commentary that reads the Psalms as a book.
Reardon, Christ in the PsalmsHe reads Jesus in every Psalm in the tradition of the Fathers. Quite devotional though and he doesn't defendhis approach enough to convince the skeptical.
On that note, Irenaeus' On the Apostolic Preaching, Augustine's Psalms commentaries, and Athanasius' To Marcellinus on the Interpretation of the Psalms are all incredible and show that what I'm saying about Jesus in the Psalms is far from new (even if I don't quite "get" everything they're seeing!)
Mitchell,The Message of the PsalterThe most impacting book on my interpretation of the Psalms. Incredibly provocative and unique. Dense though.
Bates, The Birth of the TrinityProsopological exegesis as practiced by the Fathers was the missing piece for me. Very dense though.
Articles and podcast episodes from Lindsay: https://goodlion.io/author/lindsay-kennedy/
PsalmCast: Exploring the Psalter: the forest, the trees, and the branches.
https://goodlion.io/category/podcasts/education-podcasts/psalmcast/
Jesus the Psalmist: http://mydigitalseminary.com/psalmcast-09-jesus-the-psalmist/
Impreccatory Psalms sermon at Calvary The Hill : https://calvarythehill.sermonboss.com/message/54829
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Lindsay Kennedy highlights the unified themes and development of the individual psalms that make up the Psalter and suggests methods of preaching and teaching through the book of Psalms in this conversation with Mike Neglia. In part one of this two-part interview Lindsay builds the case that "The Psalms are a book of the Bible about Jesus"
Michael Payne is the worship pastor at White Fields Community Church in Longmont Colorado. Michael spent 21 years in Hungary as a missionary, worship pastor, church planter, teaching and discipling worship teams throughout Europe with an emphasis on bringing Christ centered songs into local worship services through the mentoring of local songwriters.
Preaching mentorships are a key component of the Expositors Collective. When it comes to the craft of preaching everyone is called to be both a learner and a teacher. We have plenty to learn in our journey, and there are also newer and younger preachers behind us who could benefit from our coaching and encouragement. This talk from Michael Payne, which was recorded in February in Budapest, Hungary, speaks about the importance of mentorship in the life of both musicians and preachers.
“Mentoring is a relationship between two people in which the person with greater rank, experience and/or expertise teaches, counsels, guides, and helps the other to develop both professional and personally.” (Bustrum, p. 111)
“The professional aspect involves career help and the personal aspect of psychosocial development. Role modeling is a key component of mentoring. (Marrs, p. 3)
“Mentoring is a relational experience through which one person empowers another by sharing God-given resources.” (Stanley and Clinton, p. 12)
“The formal mentoring relationship is an intentional, exclusive, intensive, voluntary relationship between two persons.” (Wright, p. 29).
“Spiritual mentoring is a triadic relationship between mentor, mentoree and the Holy Spirit, where the mentoree can discover, through the already present action of God, intimacy with God, ultimate identity as a child of God and a unique voice for kingdom responsibility.” (Anderson and Reese, p. 12)
“Mentoring is a relational process that facilitates learning and development in our search for meaning and vocation” (Terry Burns).
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Recorded in Thousand Oaks California in March of 2018, David Guzik speaks about the ways that preachers grow over time in the development of the gift that God has given them. He also answers questions from Mike Neglia and Michael McCalebb about fact-checking, lazy statistics and the benefits of deep thinking and meditating upon God's Word.
David Guzik is the author of the widely trusted and popular Enduring Word Bible Commentary, a verse-by-verse study through the entire Bible used by everyday Christians and pastors, preachers, and Bible teachers. This commentary is available at no cost at the website enduringword.com and the Blue Letter Bible (blb.org). David lives in Santa Barbara with Inga-Lill, his wife of 38 years. They have three adult children and two grandchildren.
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Mike speaks with Suzy Silk about the Holy Spirit’s role in sermon preparation, delivery and application. How does He guide, inform and confirm His truth in the days and moments leading up to the proclamation of the Word? Suzy also answers some of Mike’s questions about the vibrant culture of prayer at Church of the City New York as they seek to embody theology that cannot be dismissed and power that cannot be denied.
In this conversation from July, 2018, Mike speaks with Ted Leavenworth about the mistakes that new preachers most often make as they begin their public ministries. Whether it is cramming sermons with too much information, or ripping off the style or content of other more established preachers, Ted diagnoses both the problems and the solutions to many of these common early errors.
Every Bible teacher preaches topical sermons. Some preachers give topical messages from the pulpit every Sunday, and some only on holidays or for a special series, but all of us need to invest work into improving in this area of sermon preparation and delivery. Nick Cady answers some of Mike Neglia’s questions about best practices and techniques. Some topical preaching can be sloppy and biased, but Nick believes that focused topical sermons can prove a valuable part of our congregation's spiritual diet.
Nate Morris is the lead pastor of Mountain Life Calvary Chapel, with locations in the Vail and Roaring Fork Valleys of Colorado. Having grown up in the Colorado mountains, he has a special place in his heart for reaching and transforming mountain communities with the gospel.
Nate served as a youth leader, worship leader, missions pastor & assistant pastor before stepping into God’s call on his life to preach & lead a church. Nate planted a church Lakewood Colorado, where he served for 7 years, before moving to the Vail Valley to lead Mountain Life Calvary Chapel. Pastor Nate has a fire in his bones for the dual callings of the great commission: outreach and discipleship. Nate also hosts the New Day Podcast with Pastor Nate Morris.
In this episode, Nate speaks with Nick Cady about what we can learn from preachers who are excellent communicators but not necessarily good expositors. They talk about the idea of designing services around a theme, and the use of props and tangible elements to create multi-sensory experiences in church services, as well as where to draw the line between teaching tools and gimmicks.
You can connect with Nate on Instagram and Facebook.
Sébastien and Mike talk about earnestness and authenticity in preaching, and the priority of the Word of God above the opinions of learned men. Recorded in April of 2019 in New York City.
Born in Montreal, Sébastien Frappier became a professional actor at the age of thirteen. Despite regular appearances within Quebecois television, film and stage productions for more than ten years, Sébastien found himself increasingly disillusioned by the local industry, and left for California to pursue secular fame. As it happened, Hollywood would never know Sébastien Frappier.
Within the hot desert of New Mexico, the gift of new life through Jesus Christ became real to Sébastien. Personal ambitions to rise to fame melted away as a new greater purpose for living slowly impressed itself upon his heart.
After attending Calvary of Albuquerque's School of Ministry in the early 90's, Sébastien became a pastoral intern to a 15,000 member congregation under the leadership of Pastor Skip Heitzig.
Sébastien then worked as a full time ordained pastor at Calvary of Albuquerque as a Bible teacher, a Church History teacher, a Biblical counsellor, and an overseer of several ministries, including 35 home fellowships.
Sébastien then returned to Montreal in 2004 and founded Calvary Chapel Montreal Regeneration that same year. 16 later the church in thriving downtown Montreal, With mostly young people, from 20 countries and joyfully growing: 52 babies were born in the last couple years!!! Sébastien is married to Andréia and has two older sons Jude and Luke and a sweet little 2 year old, Clarice.
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Dr Jason Cruise speaks with Mike about the often-neglected importance of application in sermon preparation and delivery. He suggests that preachers are hesitant to bring out points of application because they don’t want to seem shallow, don’t want to spoon-feed their congregations or sometimes it may be that they are just plain lazy! Getting into the mindset of the average hearer will help preachers to understand that what we bring to the pulpit might not be actually helpful to those who we are trying to serve. Speaking with humility, experience and candour Jason gives a gently challenge to all of us to make our Bible teachings are more applicable to the real lives of our hearers!
Mike speaks with Pilgrim Benham about the subtle (and not so subtle) ways that preachers try to curry the favor of their congregations through humor and other tactics. However, being accepted in the Beloved (Ephesians 1:6) and living out of that reality frees the Christian from trying to earn the approval of those around them through aware (or unaware) people-pleasing tendencies.
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/4/3/episode-41-preaching-that-requires-a-response
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/6/25/episode-53-mentorship-amp-meaningful-feedback
https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/11/4/episode-72-preaching-mentorships-qa
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Mike speaks with Scott about the role of the Law and Gospel in Christian preaching. Dr Keith believes that the Law should first kill any hope of self-righteousness before the gospel brings life, so in a sense, a preacher is both a hitman (killing) and a midwife (bringing life). They also speak about beautiful feet, procrastination, liturgy and the value of forgiveness.
Dr. Scott Keith is the Executive Director of 1517 and adjunct professor of Theology at Concordia University, Irvine. He earned his doctorate from Foundation House Oxford, under the sponsorship of the Graduate Theological Foundation, studying under Dr. James A. Nestingen. Dr. Keith’s research focused on the doctrine of good works in the writings of Philip Melanchthon.
He is a co-host of The Thinking Fellows podcast, contributor to 1517, Christ Hold Fast and The Jagged Word blogs, and author of Being Dad: Father as a Picture of God’s Grace, and Where Two or Three are Gathered. Dr. Keith resides in California with his wife, Joy, dividing his time between the mountains and the beach. They have three adult children and two grandchildren.
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In this workshop from 2017 Pete, Char and Mike walk through two different interpretive methods of a well known passage of scripture highlighting the difference between a man centered and gospel centered hermeneutic.
As a pastor, musician and evangelist, Pete Nelson’s worldwide travels have given him a unique perspective on the church as well as the global need for the gospel. Pete’s previous pastoral experience includes: Senior pastor at Calvary of Albuquerque, founding pastor of White Fields Community Church in Longmont, Colorado, and teaching pastor at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Pete recently planted One Love Church in Sydney, Australia and is now currently planting One Love Church in Thousand Oaks, CA.
Char is the lead pastor of Refuge Christian Fellowship, a small church in Santa Rosa, CA. Char has been in Christian ministry for 18 years and has spent the last 13 years as lead Pastor of RCF. He has been married to his wife, Grace, for 13 years and they have three lovely children, Judah, Hudson and Evelyn. Char is passionate about calling the Church to live as the people of God. Giving our allegiance to Jesus alone, following Jesus’ teaching and overall way of life as as our model for life and godliness. Char enjoys all things bible and theology, reading, music, good food and drink and adventures with his family.
Mike Neglia is the lead pastor at Calvary Cork located in Cork, Ireland. After graduating Bible college in Siegen, Germany in the summer of 2002, he served at Calvary Cork as a full-time missionary youth outreach coordinator/assistant for two years before taking over as lead pastor. In 2005 Mike and his wife Rachel relaunched Calvary Cork from a small core group meeting in their living room. Since then the church has grown in health and vitality, serving as a spiritual home to many university students, families and more. Mike also channels his passion for Christ centered expository preaching by serving on the steering committee of Expositors Collective and hosting their weekly podcast. He and Rachel have three children, Eoin, Rosie and Finn.
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In this webinar, Ryan Huguley speaks about the importance of preaching to the head, heart and hands of our congregations. Since the Bible speaks to the intellectual, practical and emotional aspects of human life, so the preacher should do so as well. Ryan speaks about these three areas and then focuses on the heart and makes a case that the only way that a preacher can preach TO THE HEART is if they are preaching FROM THE HEART, and so he unpacks his own story, and ways that we can be analysing our own emotional health and growing in emotional intelligence. The message is followed by an interactive time of Q+A.
Ryan Huguely is the pastor at Ridgeline Church in Salt Lake City, Utah, and author of “8 hours or Less: Writing Faithful Sermons Faster” https://www.amazon.com/Hours-Less-Writing-faithful-sermons/dp/0802415083/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Ryan’s previous Expositors Collective interview can be heard here: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/6/30/hfq2f42dmt74hqpkzrb1urhwx0rr38
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In episode 128 of the Expositors Collective podcast Jon Geraci speaks with Nick Cady about pastoral succession and what it was like to step into the lead role of an established church, as well as his journey of finding his own voice as a preacher after growing up as the son of a well-known and beloved pastor. Jon shares how his experience teaching children and leading a church plant helped him grow as a teacher.
Jon Geraci is the Lead Pastor of Calvary South Denver in Littleton, Colorado, which was started by his father, Gino Geraci. He is married to Carolyn and they have three daughters. Together they planted Declaration Church in September 2012 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The Geraci’s moved back to Colorado in 2016 and Jon assumed the role of Lead Pastor at Calvary South Denver in January 2020.
You can listen to Jon’s sermons here, and follow him on Instagram at @jongeraci
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How have preachers throughout the centuries called for their hearers to put their trust in the saving work of Jesus Christ? How can preachers today extend the offer of forgiveness and hope to our unbelieving congregants? In this conversation between Dr Ian Clary and Mike Neglia they learn from Basil of Caesarerea, Jonathan Whitefield and their own personal experiences of evangelism done well (and done poorly!) They also discuss baptism, the Lord’s Supper, altar calls, catechism and a bunch of other fun stuff!
Dr. Ian Clary is Assistant Professor of Historical Theology at Colorado Christian University, he is a native of Canada and lived for the past half of his life in Toronto, Ontario, where he served as a minister in a Baptist church there. Dr. Clary's doctoral work looked at issues dealing with the Christian interpretation of history with a particular focus on early-modern British evangelicalism. His master's work looked at the reception history of patristics into the post-Reformation period with a focus on Christology. He is a fellow of the Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies; the Center for Baptist Renewal; the Center for Ancient Christian Studies; and is a board member with the Davenant Institute. Dr. Clary and his wife Vicky live in Lakewood with their four children, Jack, Molly, Kate, and Tom.
Resources mentioned:
“Into Theology” Podcast: https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/into-theology/
The article that is referenced throughout the interview: https://www.academia.edu/28324065/Ancient_Evangelism_Lessons_on_Sharing_the_Faith_from_Basil_of_Caesarea
On the Holy Spirit: St. Basil the Great : https://svspress.com/on-the-holy-spirit-st-basil-the-great/
Wargirl: https://wargirlband.com/
Ian’s Thesis: https://www.amazon.com/Reformed-Evangelicalism-Search-Usable-Past/dp/3525567243
Hear Ian’s previous interview on the Expositors Collective podcast here: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/5/14/episode-107-learning-from-the-puritans
You can watch the video of this conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0puqApxOhoU
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What role should prayer play in our sermon preparation? What does it mean to meditate on God’s Word? How can the Spirit of God move upon and through our ministries? Adam Narciso answers these questions and more in episode 126 of the Expositors Collective podcast.
Adam Narciso is the visionary and pioneer of Catalyst Ministries, a training and global outreach mission for the next generation. Since 2009 Adam has trained and mobilized over 40 international evangelism teams and has equipped thousands in the areas of identity, hearing God and evangelism via seminars around the world. Adam has preached the gospel in city campaigns, universities, high schools and bamboo huts in remote villages, all with supernatural effect. Communicating with humor and fresh biblical insight, Adam is a unique prophetic evangelist who equips everyday Jesus-followers to live authentic, New Testament Christianity, discovering their highest joy in the Great Commandment and their unique assignment in the Great Commission.
Adam is author of New Identity: 30 Days of Prayer for Spiritual Transformation and producer of multiple e-courses and the Jesus Movement Now Podcast. He and his wife, Jenny, have four children and reside in Franklin, TN.
Adam is ordained through Messenger Fellowship, an international community of leaders, churches and ministries committed to the glory of God.
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New Identity - https://www.adamnarciso.com/product/NEWIDENTITYBOOK/new-identity-30-days-of-prayer-for-spiritual-transformation
Adam Narciso Podcast - https://www.charismapodcastnetwork.com/show/jesusmovementnow
Catalyst Ministries - http://catalystschool.com
Mark Smith speaks with Mike Neglia about his love for Dublin and the need to develop truly contextualised preaching for each city that we minister in. He also speaks about “killing your darlings”, mind-maps and envisioning a preferred version of the future.
This was recorded in the summer of 2018
Mark is from Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim and is married to Philippa. He moved to Dublin in 2012 after completing his theological education at Oak Hill Theological College in London with a desire to explore starting a church in the city centre & previously worked as a ministry apprentice in Northern Ireland. He is passionate about Dublin and helping people see how the gospel impacts every area of our life. He is also the Acts 29 Ireland area lead. Together Mark and Philippa have two small children.
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Eric Cartier serves at Rocky Mountain Calvary in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he has been on staff for the the past 20 years, initially as Jr. High Pastor, and now for many years as Senior Pastor.
In this episode Nick and Eric talk about being yourself, finding your own voice as a preacher, and connecting with your audience. Eric tells his story of transitioning from teaching children and youth to adults, and shares how he prepares for his messages in a church that has Wednesday night, Saturday night, and Sunday services, as well as multiple campuses.
You can keep up with Eric on Instagram and Twitter.
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In episode 123 David Downs speaks with Mike about clarity and precision in the pulpit, as well as the importance of “people time” and “paper time” in sermon preparation.
David Downs has 14 years or church planting experience in Italy where he and his wife Denae are currently laboring to see a new church plant in the city of Torino (Turin), in Northwestern Italy. Calvary Torino’s desire is to see a solid Calvary Chapel ministry established in this city. One that proclaims the gospel to those who do not know it, to teach those who have received it, and to become collaborators in God’s greater work in our city and beyond. David & Denae are dedicated to using their teaching, music, and administrative gifts for the glory of God.
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Ray Ortlund speaks with Mike about the distinction between educational Bible teaching and heart stirring, encouraging true preaching. He believes that the goal of preaching is new life, liberation and freedom, not bondage, heaviness and law. And as the wonderful gospel of Jesus is placarded in a church, a culture of safety, warmth and welcome is created.
Ray graduated from Wheaton College as a Bachelor of Arts, from Dallas Theological Seminary as a Master of Theology, from The University of California at Berkeley as a Master of Arts, and from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, as a Doctor of Philosophy. Pastor Ortlund was ordained into the Christian ministry by Lake Avenue Congregational Church, Pasadena, California, in 1975. He taught Old Testament and Semitic Languages at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois, from 1989 to 1998. His primary ministry, for 28 years, has been as a pastor in California, Oregon, Georgia and Tennessee.
In addition to numerous essays and articles, Ray has published eight books. His latest, Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel, was named “2017 Christian Book of the Year” in the category Bible Study. He also served as an Old Testament translator for The New Living Translation and The English Standard Version of the Bible. He contributed the introduction and study notes to the book of Isaiah in The ESV Study Bible.
Ray is also the President of Renewal Ministries and serves on the Council of The Gospel Coalition.
Ray and his wife Jani have been married for forty-five happy years, they have four delightful children and 13 amazing grandchildren.
Resources mentioned:
Mark Rutherford - The Revolution in Tanner’s Lane
Grant Osborne - The Hermeneutical Spiral
Chuck DeGroat on Faux-nerability
Quotes from the Episode:
"I found a box of sermons of mine from the 1980’s.. and it was painful! I was being faithful to what I knew at the time. I was doing the best I knew how at the time. And God was so kind. I didn’t actually succeed in killing that poor church I was serving as pastor, but I did not realize how clunky, and academic, and technical and tedious and “non-Gospel-ly” my preaching was back then."
"When I first started out in ministry I was very interested in the mechanics of the biblical text, what’s happening in the text, and that’s great. But that should have been left more in my study and translated more into preaching that would actually help people. Back then I was good as an educator. I was not good as a pastor and a helper and I didn’t even know the difference."
"I start early in the week (with sermon preparation) because my mind needs time. And my mind needs multiple exposures to funnel down to a sermon by Sunday morning that will lift people up, that will put hope in their hearts and energy in their feet and steel in their spines and joy in their hearts. So it takes time and every day has a purpose."
"A hospital visit is a part of sermon preparation. It’s a very significant part. It’s an essential part, along with everything else."
"In preaching, the problem is not the Bible. The Bible is a resource. The problem is me and the underdeveloped man that I am, the underdeveloped understandings I bring to the text and to the people. And so sermon preparation, along with everything else is - in God’s mercy - a Ray expanding experience. I start out in the process as a small, narrow, unformed man with very vague concepts. And what happens is the Lord guides me, shepherds me through the week toward clarity, specificity, focus, intentionality and a greatly increased joy. Then I’m ready to preach."
"If I am writing out a point in my sermon I have to stop and ask myself - “Ok Ray is this what you believe because you think it’s right or does this really help you?” And if I have to admit honestly that this doesn’t really help me, it’s just “formally obligatory” but personally not liberating, not energizing, then why am I saying it? I’m still not ready to preach if that’s where I am mentally."
"A healthy church is a culture of liberation. Where we are helping one another get rid of these grave clothes that we have been wearing all our lives that have never helped us at all. The Lord called Lazarus back to life and then invited the others around him to join with him to unbind him and let him go. He didn’t say to Lazarus “tear off those grave clothes”."
"A healthy church is a culture of liberation; where we are hearing the life-giving, resurrecting voice of Christ in the Gospel and helping one another to get free to live for Him and glorify Him as never before."
"Powerful preaching is not just a captivating personality on stage with his Bible open. Powerful preaching is a whole congregation, a whole church, a whole community, which has - by God’s grace - stumbled it’s way into the life-giving power of Jesus through his voice in the Gospel and together they are not a culture of oppression, they are not a culture of shaming, they’re not cornering people, pressuring people, embarrassing people… that’s just the opposite of the Gospel and they know it. And the whole congregation is rejoicing to gather together on the Lord’s day to help one another, encourage one another, liberate one another, get rid of the vestiges of death that we’ve been lugging around all these years and we don’t want anymore."
"When you have a pastor at the front of the church in the pulpit whose Bible is open so he has some authority and he is saying what the Bible says and he is preaching through a Gospel hermeneutic so that Jesus and His Gospel are every Sunday the Great Message, and the Holy Spirit is moving in power and the congregation knows what to do and how to respond and how not to respond - that’s very powerful."
The COVID-19 Pandemic has changed nearly every aspect of our lives and our churches. For those who are beginning to perform weddings again, we offer this episode to help you think through some of the practicalities as to how to serve the couple and their guests in the best way possible. The first half of the interview was recorded in January 2 and covers the important issues of brevity and tact, the second half of the interview [00:19:00] was recorded in August and covers issues of preaching and officiating weddings in “the new normal.”
Related content:
Nick and Mike discuss funerals
Mark Allan Groleau YouTube channel filled with practical tips on wedding officiating
John Piper on deciding what to preach at weddings
Tom Burke speaks with Mike about “The Passport Principle”; what a communicator needs in order to travel into the worldview of those listening. They also swap house church stories, sermon preparation rhythms and remember a world without the internet!
Tom Burke is a native of Cork City on the South coast of Ireland. He came to faith in his late teens from a nominal Catholic background. He is married to Denise & has 2 adult children & 2 grandchildren. Along with a bunch of friends he planted Grace Christian Church in the city centre of Cork where he continues serving as the Senior Pastor. His hobbies include reading, walking & drinking unhealthy amounts of strong black coffee.
Kalácska Norbert (Norbi) speaks with Mike about the unique burden that preachers experience during the preparation, delivery and even the aftermath of a message. They also speak about the importance of collaboration and other relevant topics.
You can watch some of Norbert’s sermons on YouTube.
Homiletics is the science and art of sermon delivery. The Expositors Collective exists to help you grow in your personal study and public proclamation of God’s Word, and this episode is focusing on the second part of that mission statement: Public proclamation. James Travis helps us hone our skill set towards clear, concise communication of Biblical truths. This was recorded in Budapest, Hungary in February of 2020.
Born in Dubai, raised in England, and having lived in New Zealand and Germany, James and his wife Robyn now live in Bahrain where he is the pastor at Saar Fellowship, an international church. Their two boys were born in Bahrain, and they have family history in the country dating back to the 1960s!
James is Calvary Chapel University’s first M.Div graduate, contributes to the GoodLion Network and calvarychapel.com, writes daily at jamestravis.net, and enjoys swimming, cycling, running, and good coffee!
To hear an earlier interview between James and Mike tap here: Unity in Multi-Cultural Churches
Joel Turner is the pastor of Mountain Springs Calvary Chapel in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and author of the book Humor Me: How to Add Comedy to Your Brain, Your Life, and Your Message. Prior to the Lord calling him into the ministry, Joel was a comedian in western Canada . His first ministry position was as a youth pastor in North Carolina, after which he returned to Canada to serve as a youth pastor at a calvary chapel.
In 2017, Pastor Joel felt the call of God to strengthen the churches and do the work of an evangelist through various speaking engagements in Canada, the USA and Europe. He is also a part of the CGN Executive Leadership Team.
In this episode, Joel speaks with Mike Neglia and Nick Cady about the power of humor to break down walls and help people connect with the truth of God’s word. Joel believes that preachers can grow in their use of humor and to do so is worth the effort.
You can connect with Joel on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
What would it be like to sit under the preaching of some of the church history’s greatest preachers? Troy Frasier gives us a tour de force survey through some of the personalities and practices of the mighty expositors that have gone before us.
Troy Frasier is a children's and communication's pastor at a church in Kansas City. He is also currently studying at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the host of Revived Thoughts and producer of Revived Devos. He is married to his amazing wife Elise and has two children.
Charles Spurgeon - "What the Church Lacks"
Hudson Taylor - "Compassion On The Multitude"
Thomas Watson - "The Christian Joy”
Shane Angland and Mike Neglia discuss sermon introductions and whether they are actually necessary or not as well as the danger of too many illustrations and the freedom of self-forgetfulness. - Shane is currently a teaching elder at Ennis Evangelical Church, Ireland. He has served as a missionary in Ukraine and is a Th.M. graduate from Dallas Theological Seminary with an emphasis in historical theology.
Ryan Huguley is the pastor of Ridgeline Church in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ryan is also the author of the book 8 Hours or Less: Writing Faithful Sermons Faster, as well as the host of the podcasts In the Room and From the Field.
In this episode Ryan speaks with Nick Cady about his system of sermon preparation, the value of spending more time with people than alone at your desk, and the unique challenges of preaching in Utah. Ryan explains the importance of divided work, daily milestones, and determined deadlines in sermon preparation, and how this method was birthed out of a his experience of anxiety and a dislike for the work of preparing sermons early on in his ministry.
You can keep up with Ryan on Instagram and Twitter, and listen to his sermons at ridgeline.church
In this interview from November 2019 Justin Thomas speaks with Mike about the value of teaching through large sections of Scripture as a way of introducing listeners to the themes, contours, characters, geography and theology of various books. At the conclusion of the interview there is a bonus conversation about what Justin’s church, Calvary The Hill, is doing to love their neighbours in the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (currently known as Capitol Hill Occupied Protest).
You can listen to Justin’s previous episode here and you can contribute towards their building fund here.
Jon Tyson speaks with Mike about learning from the best of various traditions and groupings within the Christian church in order to embody ‘Theology that cannot be dismissed and power that cannot be denied.’ They also discuss his upcoming preaching course “Preaching in a Secular Age” and the importance of ongoing mentorship and coaching in order to continue to grow as a Bible teacher and preacher.
Jon Tyson is a Pastor and Church Planter in New York City. Originally from Adelaide Australia, Jon moved to the United States over 2 decades ago with a passion to seek and cultivate renewal in the Western Church. He is the author of Sacred Roots, A Creative Minority, The Burden is Light and the forthcoming Beautiful Resistance: The Joy of Conviction in a Culture of Compromise. Jon lives in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan with his wife and two children. He serves as the Lead Pastor of Church of the City New York.
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Quotes from this Episode:
I felt the power of God’s Word change my life. It just changed me! And then I remember thinking - “God, If this happened in me maybe He could use me for this to happen in others?”
The first time I heard expository preaching I sat in the front row and just sat there weeping. I literally felt my inner man being nourished. I felt the Word of God build my heart. And I remember thinking “ If I could keep the passion of the Pentecostals with this kind of preaching from the text that would be the thing.” Those are the two great things that have marked me ever since.
The gift that expository preaching gave me was like “Dear God, if he can do this with 5 verses in Hebrews - look how fat the book is?! How much of this stuff is in there?! I want to study this book. And I want to know the God behind this text!” It was revelation and wonder. That’s the gift it gave me.
A trap I see many people fall into is self-righteously judge the season they were in before, rather than integrate the best of it and do something fresh.
At the heart of any human system (theological, philosophical, etc.) there is a “sacred core”. And until you acknowledge and respect it you’re never going to persuade somebody around it. And so you have to, with honor, touch the sacred core before persuasion can happen in any way. And most people assault the sacred core and wonder why they get resistance rather than acknowledging it and then moving towards the conversation. You don’t have to affirm what others believe
to acknowledge their sacred core.
The Bible doesn’t exist to make gay people straight. The Bible exists to make dead people alive. We are all coming to Jesus from various cultural positions and dispositions. And so my message is that Jesus Christ wants to change you in ways that are way more threatening than your orientation if you really want to call him Lord.
New York is nowhere as near as distinct as it used to be because the world has been flattened through social media and shared media outlets. There are still differences, but there is a similar pattern throughout across the world.
The Master starts with the Student. The Teacher starts with the Text. If the goal is “how do I communicate this to you”, you don’t start with “this is what it says”. You start with “this is where you’re at”.And then “how do I get this to you?” But if you only preach to where people are and what they want - they’ll never mature. But if you only preach what people need to mature you will lose them along the way, so you have to find that tension point.
I try to include a minority theologian, a minority voice. No white people notice it but my minority friends always say thank you. I always try to put a women’s voice in there. And then I try to put a church father, someone from church history to show that I am not making this up.
I am a high-school drop out. I am staggeringly undereducated. But I am intellectually curious. So I definitely read more than a lot of folks. And so people always say your teaching is too academic, too conceptual, too many ideas. I’m not trying to be like that, its just how my mind works. So I used to reject that because I’ve been a Teacher not a Master. So now the question is how do I get the core of it in a way that you take it into your life. So that’s one of the big things I’ve been working on lately.
What role, if any, should the historic church calendar play in our preaching schedule?
Is there any value in seasons of Lent, Eastertide and Advent?
How can a pastor introduce liturgical elements into a Sunday service without alienating congregants?
Pastor Sam Garrard answers these and more questions in this conversation with Mike Neglia.
Samuel has served for four years as a lead pastor at Calvary Chapel Freiburg. Originally from Sydney, Australia, he and his wife live just outside Freiburg with their three boys and now one baby daughter. He originally studied German, Linguistics and French in Sydney and Freiburg before working eight years in project management and customer care in Germany, the Middle East and the UK for a large multinational. He loves reading, studying and teaching church history, history of theology and philosophy, and is currently attempting to finish an M.Th. You can find his sermons, in German and English at the Calvary Chapel Freiburg podcast on your podcast app of choice.
This conversation was recorded in Millstatt Austria in January 2020.
Ray Dash is the pastor of The Rock Christian Fellowship in Newark, New Jersey. Originally from New York City, Ray lives and ministers in Newark’s ethnically and economically diverse urban core.
In this episode Ray speaks with Nick Cady about loving your listeners and helping your hearers by “putting the cookies on the shelf where they can reach them,” i.e. knowing your context so that you can make the truth of God’s word accessible to your listeners. Ray describes what everyday ministry looks like in Newark, some key ways in which he grew as a young preacher, and how his preaching has changed since moving to the city from the suburbs.
You can keep up with Ray on Instagram and Facebook or find out more about Ray in his bio.
As part of our ongoing mission to help equip the next generation of expository Bible teachers, Expositors Collective hosted our first online Webinar on May 9th. The second session was taught by David Guzik on “Changing Methods - Changeless Message” and was followed by an extended time o Q+A.
David Guzik's Bible commentary is regularly used and trusted by many thousands who want to know the Bible better. Pastors, teachers, class leaders, and everyday Christians find his commentary helpful for their own understanding and explanation of the Bible. David and his wife Inga-Lill live in Santa Barbara, California.
Eccentric Preachers by Charles Spurgeon is available to read here:
https://archive.spurgeon.org/misc/ep.php