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\n\nGuest: Clay Scroggins - Lead Pastor of Buckhead Church (Atlanta, GA)
\n\nIntro to Clay Scroggins (0:45)
\nPhilosophy of preaching (3:56)
\nRole of preaching in pastoral duties and identity (5:17)
\nPreaching when you’re not the senior leader (7:43)
\nHow to Lead in a World of Distraction (12:26)
\nDiagnosing distractions (14:32)
\nDistraction and preaching (20:50)
\nPreaching versus self-help talks (24:08)
\nFavorite and/or most challenging preaching experience (30:23)
\nChristmas Eve or Easter (31:23)
\nImpactful communicators (31:57)
\nRecommended resources (32:35)
\nConnecting with Clay (33:50)
Reaching out to our guest
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\n\nTopic: Permission to Go Short This Advent
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","summary":"Advent is supposed to be a season for things like love, joy, hope, and peace. And yet, unrealistic expectations and extra events can leave ministry leaders feeling more stressed out than ever. If preaching or teaching a little shorter will help you better enter into Advent, then do it.","date_published":"2018-11-15T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/39cd575d-7d77-45e3-8780-b38a59460e32/43f2e1ee-9e79-4277-9e37-dc83abd2ccc9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":4689001,"duration_in_seconds":292}]},{"id":"22c97471-a4a0-4770-8c87-e75bb0442e11","title":"Episode 69: Responding to Negative Feedback","url":"https://artofthesermon.fireside.fm/69","content_text":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!\n\nTopic: Responding to Negative Feedback\n\nMichael Bierut and negative feedback (0:09)\nMichael's response (1:52)\nAcknowledge that the feedback is heard (2:38)\nGive a window into the intention (3:37)\nBe realistic about next steps (4:29)\nOffer positive reinforcement (5:17)\nCreate a space for unity (6:23)\nBonus tip: no one gets a full page (7:12)\n\nNext Episode arrives November 15, 2018!\n\nConnect with the Show\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon\n\nComment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.Links:Michael BierutMasterCard Explains Its New Logo, Both What’s New and What Isn’t – AdweekI'm With Her: What I learned designing a logo for Hillary ClintonBig Ten LogoNegative Space: Logo Design with Michael Bierut - 99% Invisible025: A Career in Preaching - Part 1 with Bishop Ken Carter - Art of the Sermon - Defining Grace026: Preaching as a Tool for Unity - Part 2 with Bishop Ken Carter - Art of the Sermon - Defining Grace","content_html":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!
\n\nTopic: Responding to Negative Feedback
\n\nMichael Bierut and negative feedback (0:09)
\nMichael's response (1:52)
\nAcknowledge that the feedback is heard (2:38)
\nGive a window into the intention (3:37)
\nBe realistic about next steps (4:29)
\nOffer positive reinforcement (5:17)
\nCreate a space for unity (6:23)
\nBonus tip: no one gets a full page (7:12)
Next Episode arrives November 15, 2018!
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\n\nTopic: Inside Out - A sermon based on the concepts in Simon Sinek's "Start With Why"
\n\n3 Year Anniversary (0:09)
\nIntro to "Inside Out" (0:52)
\nIs Pepsi ok? (4:47)
\nPower of Coca-Cola (12:26)
\nStart with why (14:25)
\nThe call of Jeremiah (22:21)
\nAdapted golden circle (23:57)
\nWhat happens when we sin? (28:59)
\nApplication to organizations (31:34)
\nGreatest commandments as expressions of identity (33:47)
\nWorld Communion Sunday (35:12)
Next Episode arrives November 1, 2018!
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\n\nGuest: Abby Norman - Pastor of New Hope United Methodist Church (Atlanta, GA)
\n\nIntro to Abby Norman (0:41)
\nAbby's story (2:09)
\nWhy is preaching important when you have influence elsewhere? (9:21)
\nWhat is foundational to Abby's preaching (13:31)
\nHow preaching fits into Abby's pastoral identity and vocation (18:14)
\nChoosing sermon topics (19:49)
\nEvolution in Abby's preaching (21:41)
\nLeaving the manuscript behind (26:14)
\nFavorite and most challenging preaching experience (29:19)
\nChristmas Eve or Easter (32:12)
\nImpactful communicators (34:05)
\nRecommended resources (38:32)
\nConnecting with Abby (40:32)
Reaching out to our guest
\n@AbbyNormanSays (Twitter)
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\n@AbbyNormanSays (Facebook)
\nAbbyNorman.net (Website)
Next Episode arrives October 18!
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\n\nTopic: Overcoming Anxiety in Sermon Planning and Writing
\n\nThe anxiety of planning and writing sermons (0:10)
\nPlan ahead (2:49)
\nMatch your planning to your personality (4:05)
\nFocused time (6:22)
\nPersonal devotion and writing time (8:23)
\nCapture ideas that capture you (10:10)
\nListen to your community (11:40)
\nRemember God's faithfulness (13:12)
\nWrap up (14:56)
Next episode arrives October 4, 2018!
\nAn interview with Abby Norman, Pastor at New Hope UMC (Atlanta, GA) and recently featured on the Start Up Podcast
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\n\nTopic: The 3 Arcs
\n\nWelcome back (0:10)
\nNarrative Arc (3:28)
\nEmotional Arc (8:05)
\nRhythmic Arc (14:30)
\nArcs across series (18:44)
Next episode arrives September 20, 2018!
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","summary":"There are 3 arcs to keep in mind when planning, writing, and delivering a sermon or sermon series: narrative, emotional, and rhythmic. They are all part of the congregation's experience, and they can contribute toward or take away from the impact of a sermon.","date_published":"2018-09-06T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/39cd575d-7d77-45e3-8780-b38a59460e32/ac84b22b-b8db-4cc0-b01d-4cb75bb6d3a3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":21464502,"duration_in_seconds":1316}]},{"id":"657d8999-05d4-46bb-a19c-c9a453f0c6a5","title":"Episode 64: I'm Still Here - An Interview with Austin Channing Brown","url":"https://artofthesermon.fireside.fm/64","content_text":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!\n\nGuest: Austin Channing Brown - Author, writer, and speaker\n\nIntroduction to Austin (0:35)\nHow and why Austin started work in racial reconciliation (3:52)\nWhy \"I'm Still Here\" is a memoir (9:12)\nThe importance and uniqueness of the voice of Black women (12:13)\nHelpful and unhelpful ways to lead conversations on race (16:12)\nWhy some people of color turn down opportunities to teach or lead discussions (21:39)\nNatural communication takes hard work (28:58)\nHow Austin curates her stories (31:04)\nAustin's growing edges (34:54)\nMost challenging project (37:18)\nImpactful communicators (38:19)\nRecommended resources (39:51)\nHow to follow Austin (41:07)\n\nReaching out to our guest\n@austinchanning (Twitter)\n@austinchanning (Instagram)\n@austinchanningbrown (Facebook)\nAustinChanning.com (Austin's website)\n\nArt of the Sermon is going on a short break and will return in Fall 2018\n\nConnect with the Show\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon\n\nComment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.Links:I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing BrownDr. Brenda Salter McNeilEfrem SmithThe New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander\\Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi CoatesFor colored girls who have considered suicide/When the rainbow is enuf by Ntozake ShangeBrené BrownDeRay Mckesson (@deray) | TwitterBut Some of Us Are Brave: Black Women's Studies by Akasha (Gloria T.) Hull, Patricia Bell-Scott, Barbara Smith, and Brittney C. CooperDr. Maya AngelouPaul Laurence DunbarLecraeNeichelle GuidryChristena ClevelandLisa Sharon HarperRev. Traci BlackmonRenita J. WeemsJeremiah WrightRev. Dr. Otis Moss IIIBishop T. D. JakesRev. Judy Peterson2 Dope QueensAnother RoundDenzel Washington Is The Greatest Actor Of All Time Period","content_html":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!
\n\nGuest: Austin Channing Brown - Author, writer, and speaker
\n\nIntroduction to Austin (0:35)
\nHow and why Austin started work in racial reconciliation (3:52)
\nWhy "I'm Still Here" is a memoir (9:12)
\nThe importance and uniqueness of the voice of Black women (12:13)
\nHelpful and unhelpful ways to lead conversations on race (16:12)
\nWhy some people of color turn down opportunities to teach or lead discussions (21:39)
\nNatural communication takes hard work (28:58)
\nHow Austin curates her stories (31:04)
\nAustin's growing edges (34:54)
\nMost challenging project (37:18)
\nImpactful communicators (38:19)
\nRecommended resources (39:51)
\nHow to follow Austin (41:07)
Reaching out to our guest
\n@austinchanning (Twitter)
\n@austinchanning (Instagram)
\n@austinchanningbrown (Facebook)
\nAustinChanning.com (Austin's website)
Art of the Sermon is going on a short break and will return in Fall 2018
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\n\nTopic: Better Church Announcements
\n\nImportant Announcement (0:09)
\nChurch Announcements (4:12)
Next Episode arrives May 17, 2018!
\nAn interview with Austin Channing Brown, Author and Speaker
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","summary":"Announcements are a double-edged sword: both necessary and often a waste of time in worship. Here are 10 action steps for better church announcements with a special focus on including relevant announcements in your sermon.","date_published":"2018-05-03T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/39cd575d-7d77-45e3-8780-b38a59460e32/7fa887fe-d860-4feb-acdd-b4292d33e6e7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":16400506,"duration_in_seconds":1000}]},{"id":"a7985ea7-a35e-432f-b046-8747b002c17d","title":"Episode 62: Secrets of a Top 5 TED Talk","url":"https://artofthesermon.fireside.fm/62","content_text":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!\n\nTopic: Secrets of a Top 5 TED Talk\n\nIntro (0:13)\nFeeling comfortable (1:41)\nBut not too comfortable (4:09)\nPassion plus familiarity (5:50)\nFocus on the \"why\" of what you're saying (7:19)\nMake a connection with the room (9:15)\nBeing vulnerable (10:55)\nBut not too vulnerable (12:38)\n\nNext Episode arrives May 3, 2018!\n\nConnect with the Show\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon\n\nComment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.Links:Brené BrownThe power of vulnerability | TED TalkThe Tim Ferriss Show #100: Brené Brown on Vulnerability and Home Run TED TalksDaring Greatly by Brené BrownRising Strong by Brené BrownBraving the Wilderness by Brené Brown","content_html":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!
\n\nTopic: Secrets of a Top 5 TED Talk
\n\nIntro (0:13)
\nFeeling comfortable (1:41)
\nBut not too comfortable (4:09)
\nPassion plus familiarity (5:50)
\nFocus on the "why" of what you're saying (7:19)
\nMake a connection with the room (9:15)
\nBeing vulnerable (10:55)
\nBut not too vulnerable (12:38)
Next Episode arrives May 3, 2018!
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\n\nGuest: Rev. Matt Miofsky - Lead Pastor of The Gathering (St. Louis, MO)
\n\nAssessing preaching success and failure (0:32)
\nSuccess goes to the head, failure to the heart (3:47)
\nPreaching hard things (9:22)
\nMost challenging preaching experience (16:13)
\nChristmas Eve or Easter (17:14)
\nImpactful communicators (18:36)
\nRecommended resources (22:21)
\nHow to follow Matt (25:05)
Reaching out to our guest
\n@mmiofksy (Twitter)
\n@mmiofksy (Instagram)
\n@miofksy (Facebook)
\nGatheringNow.org (Church website)
Next Episode arrives April 19, 2018!
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\n\nGuest: Rev. Matt Miofsky - Lead Pastor of The Gathering (St. Louis, MO)
\n\nIntroduction to Matt (0:35)
\nWhy The Gathering grew early (3:26)
\nPhilosophy of preaching (8:20)
\nThe future of preaching (12:01)
\nWhere preaching falls in Matt's priorities (17:21)
\nAct your size (19:05)
Reaching out to our guest
\n@mmiofksy (Twitter)
\n@mmiofksy (Instagram)
\n@miofksy (Facebook)
\nGatheringNow.org (Church website)
Next Episode arrives April 5, 2018!
\nMore with Rev. Matt Miofsky, Lead Pastor of The Gathering (St. Louis, MO)
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\n\nGuest: David Van Biema - Author, Former Head Religion Writer for Time
\n\nIntroduction to David (1:22)
\nWriting about prayer (2:35)
\nPhilosophy of communication (3:33)
\nThe history and rediscovery of the Prayer Wheel (4:32)
\nUsing the Prayer Wheel as a preaching tool (9:35)
\nDecoding the Wheel (10:55)
\nHistorical development (14:05)
\nReverse engineering a medieval tool (17:51)
\nWhy was the Wheel lost? (19:56)
\nInteractivity in prayer (22:07)
\nWhy the Prayer Wheel is helpful today (23:55)
\nWhy the Psalms still resonate (27:29)
\nHonoring the Psalms as both Jewish and Christian texts (30:18)
\nMost challenging communication experience (34:42)
\nImpactful communicators (35:43)
\nRecommended resources (37:34)
\nHow to follow David (39:01)
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\n@DavidHVB (Facebook)
\nThe Prayer Wheel (Facebook Group)
Next Episode arrives March 15, 2018!
\nAn interview with Rev. Matt Miofsky, Lead Pastor of The Gathering (St. Louis, MO)
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\n\nGuest: Rev. Justin Coleman - Lead Pastor, University United Methodist Church (Chapel Hill, NC)
\n\nIntroduction to Justin (0:47)
\nPhilosophy of communication (3:40)
\nJustin's background (7:40)
\nCross-racial ministry (10:55)
\nThe role preaching played in Justin's call to ministry (14:48)
\nHow preaching fits into Justin's identity and role as a pastor (16:38)
\nPreaching as a tool for vision and leadership (20:32)
\nHow Justin begins every sermon (26:01)
\nMost challenging preaching experience (29:34)
\nEaster or Christmas Eve (34:09)
\nImpactful communicators (36:46)
\nRecommended resources (39:49)
\nHow to follow Justin (42:08)
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\n@RevColeman (Twitter)
\n@justin.coleman7 (Facebook)
\nUniversityUMC.church (Justin's church website)
Next Episode arrives March 1, 2018!
\nAn interview with David Van Biema, Author and former head religion writer for Time
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\n\nGuest: Robert Carnes - Author, Managing Editor for the Orange Group (Atlanta, GA)
\nGeneral Topic: Elements for Storytelling
Introduction to Robert (0:32)
\nPhilosophy of communication (5:07)
\nThe Original Storyteller (6:45)
\nWhy storytelling is important (10:03)
\nWhy the recent focus on story? (13:18)
\nContext is key (15:50)
\nThe missing element in many "church" stories (19:25)
\nAuthentic resolution (23:16)
\nGuarding against manipulation (25:36)
\nMost challenging project (29:43)
\nEaster or Christmas Eve (31:51)
\nImpactful communicators (32:30)
\nRecommended resources (34:09)
\nHow to follow Robert (36:06)
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\nJamRobCar.com (Robert's website)
\nOriginalStoryteller.com (The book's website)
\n@JamRobCar (Facebook)
\n@JamRobCar (Twitter)
\n@JamRobCar (Instagram)
Next Episode arrives February 15, 2018!
\nAn interview with Rev. Justin Coleman, Lead Pastor at University United Methodist Church (Chapel Hill, NC)
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\n\nTopic: Choosing How to Begin Sermons
\n\nIntroduction (0:13)
\n1 - Compelling preachers are interesting—even when the content is not (3:41)
\n2 - Recaps and small talk don’t have to be ad-libbed (4:58)
\n3 - The beginning of a sermon can be used to communicate priorities (6:03)
\n4 - Consider the context of the entire service (7:03)
\n5 - Consider the context of your relationship with the congregation (9:07)
\nWrap up (10:36)
Next Episode arrives February 1, 2018!
\nAn interview with Robert Carnes - Author, Managing Editor for the Orange Group (Atlanta, GA)
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\n\nGuest: Brent Gambrell - Author, President of Brent Gambrell Ministries (Nashville, TN)
\nGeneral Topic: Living for Another
Introduction to Brent (1:02)
\nCall to traveling preaching (4:21)
\nPhilosophy of preaching (7:15)
\nConnecting to your listeners (8:52)
\nInspiration for "Living for Another" (11:49)
\nWhy we still miss "one another" (16:14)
\nWhy self-help isn't helpful (19:34)
\nSelf-care (23:15)
\nBrent's love for Barnabas (25:46)
\nFavorite and most challenging preaching experience (29:03)
\nEaster or Christmas Eve (30:21)
\nImpactful communicators (31:12)
\nRecommended resources (32:41)
\nHow to follow Brent (33:57)
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\nBrentGambrellMinisstries.com (Brent's website)
\n@BrentGambrell (Facebook)
Next Episode arrives January 18, 2018!
\nBreaking the First Rule of Preaching
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\n\nIn October 2017, this podcast celebrated its 2-year anniversary! Thank you all so much for listening and supporting the show for the last two years!
\n\nOn this year-end episode, we look back at some memorable moments from 2017 on the podcast. Whether you’ve been a listener from the beginning or you have joined in along the way, this is a great recap.
\n\nHint, hint: It would also be a perfect episode to share with friends or colleagues who have yet to listen!
\n\nFinally, every episode is available in full for listening and downloading completely free. Check out the archives at ArtOfTheSermon.com to find episodes you may have missed or favorites you’d like to listen to again.
\n\nIntro (1:09)
\nCarey Nieuwhof - Preaching as leadership (2:17)
\nAdam Hamilton - Preaching that connects with the non-religious (5:08)
\nJorge Acevedo - The benefits of team sermon planning (8:37)
\nSophia Agtarap - Finding the right voices to speak (12:32)
\nOlu Brown - Building a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive congregation (15:46)
\nAlisha Gordon - The fatherless of Scripture and single mothers (18:25)
\nDalton Rushing - Preaching when you're not feeling it (21:12)
\nNarcie Jeter - Self care and learning to really trust God (24:15)
\nRyan O'Neal - Guiding principles for creative work (27:51)
\nBrad Montague - The enduring power of hope (31:17)
Next Episode arrives January 4, 2018!
\nAn interview with Brent Gambrell, author and President of Brent Gambrell Ministries (Nashville, TN)
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\n\nGuest: Ryan O'Neal, Songwriter and Musician (Sleeping At Last)
\nGeneral Topic: Songwriting and the Art of Christmas
Introduction to Ryan (1:59)
\nPhilosophy of songwriting (5:58)
\nRyan's relationship with faith and the Church (8:59)
\nThe Enneagram Project and Ryan's podcast (12:09)
\nKeeping up with the work (14:26)
\nCreative patterns and disciplines (20:44)
\nArtistry and clarity (24:20)
\nChristmas through the eyes of an artist (28:29)
\nChristmas music (31:43)
\nIntroduction to "Snow" (36:04)
\nFavorite and most challenging project (39:43)
\nImpactful musicians and communicators (41:37)
\nRecommended resources (42:57)
\nHow to follow Ryan (45:14)
\n"Snow" by Sleeping At Last (45:49)
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\nSleepingAtLast.com
\n Sleeping At Last on Spotify
\n@SleepingAtLast (Twitter)
\n@SleepingAtLast (Instagram)
\n@SleepingAtLast (Facebook)
Next Episode arrives December 21, 2017!
\n2017 Year in Review!
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\n\nGuest: Andrew Root - Author, Theologian, and Professor at Luther Seminary (St. Paul, MN)
\nGeneral Topic: The Grace of Dogs
Introduction to Andy (2:01)
\nYouth and Family Ministry (2:45)
\nPhilosophy of preaching (3:58)
\nInspiration for "The Grace of Dogs" (6:32)
\nWhy are dogs so unique? (10:52)
\nSidebar on cats (13:47)
\nDogs and children (14:38)
\nThe story behind the title (19:35)
\nDogs remind us of our humanity (21:32)
\nThe struggle to write this book (26:02)
\nMost challenging communication experience (30:43)
\nEaster or Christmas Eve (32:37)
\nImpactful communicators (35:11)
\nRecommended resources (36:40)
\nHow to follow Andy (38:16)
Reaching out to our guest
\nAndrewRoot.org (Andy's website)
\n@RootAndrew (Twitter)
Next Episode arrives December 7, 2017!
\nAn interview with Ryan O'Neal, Songwriter and Musician (Sleeping At Last)
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\n\nGuest: Rev. Katie Z. Dawson - Lead Pastor, Immanuel United Methodist Church (Des Moines, IA)
\nGeneral Topic: Advent
Introduction to Katie (2:09)
\nPhilosophy of preaching (3:54)
\nCurrent events and preaching (4:54)
\nAdvent planning and preparation (7:03)
\nPlanning chronologically (9:19)
\nGetting in the Advent spirit (11:07)
\nKatie's ideal schedule (13:12)
\nOpportunities and challenges of preaching advent (16:33)
\nKeeping Advent fresh (18:05)
\nAll Earth is Waiting - Katie's new Advent book (19:30)
\nAdvent is about the future too (23:46)
\nMost challenging communication experience (26:03)
\nEaster or Christmas Eve (27:29)
\nImpactful communicators (28:51)
\nRecommended books and resources (29:36)
\nHow to follow Katie (31:17)
Reaching out to our guest
\nSalvagedFaith.com (Katie's blog)
\n@PastorKatie (Twitter)
Next Episode arrives November 16, 2017!
\nAn interview with Andrew Root - Author, Theologian, and Professor at Luther Seminary (St. Paul, MN)
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\n\nGuest: Carey Nieuwhof - Podcaster, Author, and Pastor of Connexus Church (Barrie, Ontario)
\nGeneral Topic: Preaching as Leadership
Introduction to Carey (2:37)
\nPhilosophy of preaching (6:15)
\nPassion for leadership (11:14)
\nCommunication and leadership (15:25)
\nPreaching as an act of leadership (17:03)
\nSelecting sermon topics (22:32)
\nSharing the pulpit with Andy Stanley (26:21)
\nListening to other preachers (28:31)
\nSermon preparation and follow-up (32:27)
\nFavorite and challenging preaching experiences (39:27)
\nEaster or Christmas Eve (40:50)
\nImpactful communicators (42:01)
\nRecommended books and resources (44:59)
\nHow to follow Carey (46:52)
Reaching out to our guest
\nCareyNieuhwof.com
\n@cnieuwhof (Twitter)
\n@careynieuwhof (Instagram)
\n@cnieuwhof (Facebook)
Next Episode arrives November 2, 2017!
\nAn interview with Rev. Katie Z. Dawson - Lead Pastor, Immanuel United Methodist Church (Des Moines, IA)
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\n\nGuest: Rev. Dalton Rushing - Senior Pastor, Decatur First United Methodist Church (Decatur, GA)
\nGeneral Topic: Preaching Through a Dry Season
Introduction to Dalton (1:57)
\nDalton's podcast "On Church" (3:35)
\nPhilosophy of preaching (4:55)
\nThe dry season (7:36)
\nPreaching hope when you struggle with it (11:20)
\nNot dumping on your congregation (15:08)
\nSeason of questioning and doubt (17:39)
\nResponding to brokenness in the world (21:42)
\nComing out of the dry season (24:09)
\nFavorite preaching experiences (28:47)
\nEaster or Christmas Eve (30:21)
\nImpactful communicators (31:40)
\nRecommended books and resources (34:29)
\nHow to follow Dalton (36:23)
Reaching out to our guest
\nDaltonRushing.com
\nDalton[dot]Rushing[at]ngumc[dot]net
Next Episode arrives October 19, 2017!
\nAn interview with Carey Nieuwhof - Podcaster, Author, and Pastor of Connexus Church (Barrie, Ontario)
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\n\nGuest: A.J. Thomas, Founder and Director of the Joyful Giving Group
\nGeneral Topic: Money, Generosity, and Stewardship
Introduction to A.J. (0:29)
\nPhilosophy of preaching (1:33)
\nTalking about money (2:44)
\nDisconnect between money and spirit (4:00)
\nDiscomfort when talking about money (5:12)
\nComfort when talking about money (7:51)
\nMisconceptions about stewardship (9:37)
\nApproaches to stewardship that hurt the cause (11:55)
\nMisusing the spiritual side (13:55)
\nA stewardship pep talk (15:36)
\nA.J.'s unique take on pledges (17:27)
\nShould the pastor know giving levels? (23:48)
\nJoyful Giving Group (27:01)
\nmost challenging communication experience (25:24)
\nEaster or Christmas Eve (29:00)
\nImpactful communicators (30:10)
\nRecommended books and resources (31:01)
\nConnecting with A.J. (31:33)
Reaching out to our guest
\nJoyfulGivingGroup.com
Next Episode arrives October 5, 2017!
\nAn interview with Rev. Dalton Rushing, Senior Pastor, Decatur First United Methodist Church (Decatur, GA)
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\n\nGuest: Sophia Agtarap, Director of Communications for Vanderbilt Divinity School
\nGeneral Topic: Public Theology
Introduction to Sophia (0:41)
\nPhilosophy of communication (2:24)
\nBeing the right person to speak (5:00)
\nRelationship to public theology (6:27)
\nRecent movements and activities (9:21)
\nIt can be scary (13:59)
\nWhy public theology (16:14)
\nRole of lay people (23:07)
\nStanding with and not just for (27:05)
\nFavorite and challenging communication experiences (30:20)
\nEaster or Christmas Eve (31:01)
\nImpactful communicators (31:56)
\nRecommended books and resources (32:32)
\nHow to follow Sophia (35:08)
Reaching out to our guest
\n@sophiakris (Twitter)
\nSophiaKristina.com
Next Episode arrives September 21, 2017!
\nAn interview with A.J. Thomas, Founder and Director of the Joyful Giving Group
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\n\nGuest: Justin Trapp, Founder of Ministry Pass, Co-Creator of Sermonary
\nGeneral Topic: Sermon Writing and Repurposing
Introduction to Justin (0:34)
\nPhilosophy of communication (1:53)
\nJustin's love for preachers (3:35)
\nA picture of sermon preparation (5:46)
\nSermonary, a new sermon writing tool (8:01)
\nMechanical versus artistic (13:44)
\nRepurposing sermon content (15:07)
\nMost challenging preaching experience (23:43)
\nEaster or Christmas Eve (24:32)
\nImpactful communicators (24:45)
\nRecommended books and resources (25:35)
\nHow to follow Justin (26:13)
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\n@justintrapp (Twitter)
\nSermonary.co
Next Episode arrives September 7, 2017!
\nAn interview with Sophia Agtarap, Director of Communications for Vanderbilt Divinity School
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\n\nGuest: Alisha Gordon, Writer and Executive For Spiritual Growth at United Methodist Women
\nGeneral Topic: Single Mothers and the Church
Introduction to Alisha (1:30)
\nUnited Methodist Women (2:15)
\nPhilosophy of preaching (4:48)
\nBecoming a preacher (6:44)
\nSingle moms and the Church (10:17)
\nScripture and "the fatherless" (14:08)
\nFinding common ground (16:56)
\nMissed opportunities (20:49)
\nPractical ideas for ministries (23:25)
\nIntersectionality (25:30)
\nIntersectionality resources (30:02)
\nPop culture recommendations (31:39)
\nFavorite and challenging preaching experiences (36:39)
\nEaster or Christmas Eve (36:53)
\nImpactful communicators (38:02)
\nRecommended books and resources (39:45)
\nHow to follow Alisha (41:15)
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\n@dstarwriter59 (Twitter)
\n@dstarwriter59 (Instagram)
\n@dstarwriter59 (Snapchat)
\nAlishaGordon.com
Next Episode arrives August 17, 2017!
\nAn interview with Justin Trapp, Founder of Ministry Pass
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\n\nGuest: Rev. Allen Stanton, Pastor at Merritt’s Chapel UMC (Chapel Hill, NC)
\nGeneral Topic: Ministry in Rural Communities
Introduction to Allen (1:03)
\nPhilosophy of preaching (6:23)
\nConnection to the rural church (10:59)
\nDiversity in the rural church (13:16)
\nOpportunities and challenges of ministry in rural communities (16:37)
\nFish-out-of-water experiences (18:58)
\nRole of the rural church in the community (23:25)
\nFavorite and challenging preaching experiences (27:54)
\nEaster or Christmas Eve (28:45)
\nImpactful communicators (29:28)
\nRecommended books and resources (30:28)
\nHow to follow Allen (31:12)
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\n@atstanton (Twitter)
\nMerrittsChapel.org
Next Episode arrives August 3, 2017!
\nAn interview with Alisha Gordon, Writer and Executive For Spiritual Growth at United Methodist Women
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\n\nGeneral Topic: Discernment and Pop Culture Sermon Illustrations
\n\nHappy 4th of July! (0:41)
\nPulpit Fiction Podcast (2:04)
\nIntro to the Minisode Topic (3:01)
\nStep 1: Pray about it (4:21)
\nStep 2: Don’t automatically reject something because it’s messy (4:56)
\nStep 3: Let the stories of Scripture be your guide (5:47)
\nStep 4: Use Philippians 4:8 as a test (6:32)
\nStep 5: Just because it is messy or ambiguous doesn’t mean it’s profound (7:54)
\nStep 6: Understand that the medium matters (9:08)
\nStep 7: Be clear and intentional about why you want to reference something (10:09)
\nStep 8: Are there other options? (11:07)
\nStep 9: Context, context, context (12:04)
\nWrap up (13:00)
Next Episode arrives July 20, 2017!
\nAn Interview with Rev. Allen Stanton, Pastor at Merritt’s Chapel UMC (Chapel Hill, NC)
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\n\nGuest: Rev. Olu Brown, Founding and Lead Pastor at Impact Church (Atlanta, GA)
\nGeneral Topic: Ministry in a Big City
Introduction to Olu (1:06)
\nPhilosophy of preaching (1:50)
\nWhat brought Olu to Atlanta (2:30)
\nMinistry in a big city (5:47)
\nPreaching in a big city (7:35)
\nDoing church differently (9:03)
\nMaking a big city feel smaller (12:13)
\nWorship planning (13:45)
\nPassionate introvert (16:48)
\nImportance of sharing the pulpit (19:02)
\nFavorite and challenging preaching experiences (21:49)
\nEaster or Christmas Eve (22:18)
\nImpactful communicators (22:39)
\nImportance of hard work (24:22)
\nRecommended books and resources (26:24)
\nHow to follow Olu (27:57)
Reaching out to our guest
\nOluBrown.com (Olu's website)
Next Episode arrives July 6, 2017!
\nWhen Sermon Illustrations Aren't "Family Friendly" - An AOTS Minisode
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\n\nGuest: Rev. Adam Hamilton, Founding and Lead Pastor at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection (Leawood, KS)
\nGeneral Topic: Purposeful Preaching
Introduction to Adam (1:22)
\nPhilosophy of preaching (2:13)
\nChurch mission statements (3:30)
\nHow Adam's preaching has evolved (5:48)
\nCategories of sermons (7:21)
\nAdam's "travel" series (12:24)
\nYoung preachers (17:13)
\nHandling distractions (19:43)
\nTwo approaches to preaching (25:13)
\nFavorite and challenging preaching experiences (28:39)
\nRecommended resources (32:48)
\nHow to follow Adam (35:18)
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\nAdamHamilton.org (Adam's Website)
\n@RevAdamHamiltong (Twitter)
\n@RevAdamHamiltong (Instagram)
\n@PastorAdamHamiltong (Facebook)
Next Episode arrives June 15, 2017!
\nAn Interview with Rev. Olu Brown, Founding and Senior Pastor at Impact Church (Atlanta, GA)
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\n\nGuest: Rev. Chris Abel, Young Adult Pastor at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection (Leawood, KS)
\nGeneral Topic: Young Adult Ministry
Introduction to Chris (1:30)
\nDefining "young adult" (4:54)
\nMillennials stereotype (8:12)
\nPhilosophy of preaching (10:01)
\nValue of personal invitation (15:02)
\nWhere do churches fail? (17:33)
\nWhere do churches succeed? (21:15)
\nTension over worship style (26:13)
\nCool versus authentic (30:19)
\nBurlap (36:33)
\nFavorite and challenging preaching experiences (37:43)
\nImpactful communicators (39:25)
\nRecommended books and resources (41:02)
\nHow to follow Chris (41:39)
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\nChristopherAbel.com (Chris's Website)
\n@christopherabel (Twitter)
\n@christopherabel (Facebook)
\n@christopherabel (Instagram)
Next Episode arrives June 1, 2017!
\nAn Interview with Rev. Adam Hamilton, Author and Senior Pastor of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection (Leawood, KS)
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\n\nGuest: Rev. Charley Reeb- Author, Pastor at Pasadena Community Church (St. Petersburg, FL)
\nGeneral Topic: That’ll Preach: 5 Simple Steps to Your Best Sermon Ever
Introduction to Charley Reeb (0:42)
\nPhilosophy of preaching (2:39)
\nCurse of Knowledge and Imposter Syndrome (4:51)
\nInspiration for “That’ll Preach” (5:48)
\nWhy we forget communication fundamentals (8:22)
\nCharley’s passion for preaching (9:49)
\nBalancing the call to preach with pastoral responsibilities (11:34)
\nPreaching in a Biblically illiterate culture (13:27)
\nBold, passionate proclamation (15:16)
\nLine between being bold and being authoritarian (21:52)
\nExplosion of inspiration (23:34)
\nFavorite and challenging preaching experiences (26:43)
\nEaster or Christmas Eve (28:13)
\nImpactful communicators (28:55)
\nRecommended books and resources (31:14)
\nHow to follow Charley (32:58)
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\nCharley@CharleyReeb.com
\nCharleyReeb.com (Charley's Website)
Next Episode arrives May 18, 2017!
\nAn Interview with Rev. Chris Abel, Young Adult Pastor at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection (Leawood, KS)
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\n\nGeneral Topic: Guest Preaching
\n\nIntroduction to the mini-sode (0:10)
\n\nNext Episode arrives May 4, 2017!
\nAn interview with Rev. Charley Reeb, Author and Senior Pastor of Pasadena Community Church (Saint Petersburg, FL)
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\n\nGuest: Rev. Jim Harnish, author and retired United Methodist pastor
\nGeneral Topic: Politics and Preaching
Introduction to Jim Harnish (0:59)
\nThanks to Jim (2:26)
\nPhilosophy of preaching (3:19)
\nRelationship of politics and preaching (4:48)
\nShould we look for political parallels? (12:38)
\nSensitivity to how messages are received (15:51)
\nImportance of personal relationships (19:38)
\nPresenting all sides (21:44)
\nPlanting seeds of unity (25:55)
\nPersonal outlets and practices (29:24)
\nChallenging preaching experiences (32:02)
\nImpactful communicators (35:14)
\nRecommended books and resources (37:40)
\nHow to follow Jim (39:57)
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\nJimHarnish.org (Jim's blog)
Next Episode arrives April 20, 2017!
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\n\nGuest: Brad Montague, the creative mind behind Kid President
\nGeneral Topic: The power of love, joy, and creativity
Introduction to Brad Montague (0:51)
\nBrad's love for kids (2:25)
\nPhilosophy of communication (5:51)
\nSource of Brad's hope and joy (9:13)
\nResponding to life's challenges (13:05)
\nFaith like a child (16:18)
\nSmuggling hope (20:07)
\nKids' advice on being a better grown up (23:07)
\nWhat's your Space Jam? (25:12)
\nChallenging creative experience (32:11)
\nImpactful communicators (35:09)
\nRecommended books and resources (37:44)
\nHow to follow Brad (41:00)
One more thing!
\nBrad emailed me afterward and said he forgot to mention some friends of his who "help me see God in ways I often forget." Check out their current project on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCanZUyabsUrhSF8wRz6ADtQ
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\nMontagueWorkshop.com
\n@TheBradMontague (Twitter)
\n@BradMontague (Instagram)
Next Episode arrives April 6, 2017!
\nAn interview with Rev. Jim Harnish, author and retired United Methodist pastor
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\n\nGuest: Kenny Jahng, Church Communications Expert
\nGeneral Topic: The Focus of Church Communications
Introduction to Kenny Jahng (0:36)
\nPhilosophy of communication (2:10)
\nThe #1 question (3:06)
\nFocus on the audience (4:39)
\nWhy solo pastors and small churches need social (7:21)
\nBeginning strategy (8:28)
\nChurch Butler (14:02)
\nWhat's next for digital and social ministry? (17:40)
\nChallenging experience (20:13)
\nImpactful communicators (21:00)
\nRecommended books and resources (21:39)
\nHow to follow Kenny (22:21)
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\nKennyJahng.com
\n@KennyJahng (Twitter)
Next Episode arrives March 16, 2017!
\nAn Interview with Brad Montague, the creative mind behind Kid President
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\n\nGuest: Rev. Brian Combs - Pastor at The Haywood Street Congregation (Asheville, NC)
\nGeneral Topic: Including Two-Way Conversation in Sermons
Introduction to Brian Combs (0:44)
\nKeeping the focus of the church (4:03)
\nConversational preaching (7:08)
\nEvolution of Brian’s process (11:39)
\nBrian’s sermon preparation (12:56)
\nGiving everyone a chance to speak (15:17)
\nEncountering tangents (19:00)
\nReactions in different contexts (22:17)
\nTips for trying this style (27:39)
\nChallenging preaching experience (29:25)
\nImpactful preacher (32:50)
\nRecommended books and resources (34:22)
\nHow to follow Brian (36:20)
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\nHaywood Street Congregation
\n@HaywoodStreet (Twitter)
Next Episode arrives March 2, 2017!
\nAn Interview with Kenny Jahng, church communications expert
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\n\nGuest: Rev. Narcie Jeter – Lead Pastor, Point Hope UMC (Mt. Pleasant, SC)
\nGeneral Topic: Trusting in God while recovering from cancer surgery
Introduction to Narcie Jeter (1:16)
\nThe power of meaningful conversation (4:25)
\nNarcie's story begins (5:44)
\nDiagnosed with brain tumor at age 30 (9:17)
\nThe second surgery (10:03)
\nThe power of memory (14:36)
\nWrestling with God and calling (19:38)
\nEncouragement for others who are struggling (22:16)
\nHow Narcie is doing now (27:28)
\nMost challenging preaching experience (29:16)
\nImpactful communicators (30:24)
\nRecommended resources (31:32)
\nConnecting with Narcie (32:37)
Reaching out to our guest
\n@NarcieJeter (Twitter)
\n@NarcieJeter (Facebook)
\nNarcie's Blog
Next Episode arrives February 16, 2017!
\nAn Interview with Rev. Brian Combs - Lead Pastor at The Haywood Street Congregation (Asheville, NC)
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\n\nGuest: Rev. Eric Huffman – Lead Pastor, The Story (Houston, TX)
\nGeneral Topic: Keeping Preaching Interesting
Introduction to Eric Huffman (0:35)
\nThe Story in Houston (2:02)
\nWhat do you mean by interesting? And why? (4:53)
\nCommunicating the Gospel (8:20)
\nWhat makes some preaching boring (9:38)
\nWhat interests preachers versus their congregations (12:31)
\nThoughts on "performance" (17:28)
\nHumor in preaching (23:10)
\nFavorite and challenging preaching experiences (26:24)
\nImpactful communicators (30:29)
\nRecommended resources (35:32)
\nConnecting with Eric (38:17)
Reaching out to our guest
\n@EricTheStory (Twitter)
\n@PastorEricHuffman (Instagram)
\n@PastorEricHuffman (Facebook)
Next Episode arrives February 2, 2017!
\nAn Interview with Rev. Narcie Jeter - Lead Pastor at Point Hope UMC (Mt. Pleasant, SC)
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\n\nGuest: Rev. Jorge Acevedo – Lead Pastor, Grace Church (Cape Coral, FL)
\nGeneral Topic: Team Sermon Preparation
Introduction to Jorge Acevedo (0:45)
\nLive preaching across multi-site campuses (3:51)
\nAdvantages to team sermon preparation (6:41)
\nSize of the team (12:09)
\nPlanning the preaching calendar (15:10)
\nPlanning individual sermons (24:06)
\nTeam sermon prep for solo pastors (33:39)
\nRecommended Resources (37:47)
\nConnecting with Jorge (39:17)
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\n@PastorJAcevedo (Twitter)
Next Episode arrives January 19, 2017!
\nAn interview with Rev. Eric Huffman, Lead Pastor, The Story (Houston, TX)
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\n\nIn October 2016, this podcast celebrated its 1-year anniversary! Thank you all so much for listening and supporting the show for the last 14 months!
\n\nOn this year-end episode, we look back at some memorable moments from the first year of the podcast. Whether you’ve been a listener from the beginning or you have joined in along the way, this is a great recap.
\n\nHint, hint: It would also be a perfect episode to share with friends or colleagues who have yet to listen!
\n\nFinally, every episode is available in full for listening and downloading completely free. Check out the archives as ArtOfTheSermon.com to find episodes you may have missed or favorites you’d like to listen to again.
\n\nNext Episode arrives January 5, 2017!
\nAn interview with Rev. Jorge Acevedo, Lead Pastor, Grace Church (Cape Coral, FL)
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\n\nGuest: Jay Kranda- Online Campus Pastor, Saddleback Church; Co-Host of the Social Media Church Podcast
\nGeneral Topic: Online and Social Media Ministry
Coffee Talk (1:00)
\nIntroduction to Jay Kranda (3:16)
\nJay’s approach to online ministry (8:38)
\nUnique opportunities in online worship (11:52)
\nChallenges in online worship (14:31)
\nExperiencing preaching online versus offline (18:27)
\nCommon social media mistakes for churches (24:52)
\nTVapp.church (29:47)
\nRecommended Resources (32:32)
\nFollowing and Connecting with Jay (34:11)
Reaching out to our guest
\nJayKranda.com
\n@JayKranda (Twitter)
Next Episode arrives December 15, 2016!
\nWe will celebrate a belated first anniversary of the show and review 2016.
Connect with the Show
\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:
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\n\nGuest: Rev. Melissa Cooper- Director of LECFamily, Program Director for the Life Enrichment Center
\nGeneral Topic: Intergenerational Ministry
Introduction to Rev. Melissa Cooper (0:39)
\nMelissa’s approach to preaching (2:42)
\nIntergenerational ministry (7:05)
\nImpact of intergenerational ministry on families (13:06)
\nPlanning and creating intergenerational worship (17:59)
\nTips for making sermons more accessible (28:09)
\nIntergenerate Conference (36:54)
\nPicture Advent (39:08)
\nRecommended Resources (41:10)
\nHow to follow Melissa’s work (42:19)
Reaching out to our guest
\nLECFamily.org
\nLECFamily (Facebook)
\n@LECFamily (Twitter)
\n@LECFamily (Instagram)
Next Episode arrives December 1, 2016!
\nAn interview with Rev. Jorge Acevedo, Lead Pastor at Grace Church (Cape Coral, FL)
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\n\nGuest: Kristen Soltis Anderson – Co-Founder of Echelon Insights, Political Contributor to ABC World News, Author, and Co-Host of The Pollsters Podcast
\nGeneral Topic: Understanding and Connecting with Emerging Generations
Introduction to Kristen Soltis Anderson (1:01)
\nInsights into Millennials (4:20)
\nMoves toward issue-specific focus (12:50)
\nCommunicating with emerging generations (14:41)
\nHow Kristen distills information for the soundbite world of TV (19:41)
\nWhat gives Kristen hope after a tough election season (22:13)
\nImpactful communicators (25:28)
\nRecommended Resources (27:14)
\nWhere to see Kristen on election night and how to follow her work (29:02)
Reaching out to our guest
\n@ksoltisanderson (Twitter)
\n@ksoltisanderson (Instagram)
Next Episode arrives November 17, 2016!
\nAn interview with Rev. Melissa Cooper, Director of LECFamily, Program Director for the Life Enrichment Center
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\n\nGuest: Bishop Ken Carter, Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church and President-Elect of the UMC Council of Bishops
\nGeneral Topic: Preaching as a tool for unity
The role of preaching in times of conflict (1:11)
\nWesleyan theology in today's world (5:30)
\nPreaching in fresh expressions of the Church (7:35)
\nFavorite and most challenging preaching experiences (10:08)
\nImpactful preachers and communicators (12:00)
\nInfluential books (13:00)
\nRecommended preachers (15:02)
\nHow to follow Bishop Carter's work (17:35)
Reaching out to our guest
\nBishop[at]FLUMC[dot]org
\n@BishopKenCarter (Twitter)
Next Episode arrives November 3, 2016!
\nAn interview with Kristen Soltis Anderson, Co-Founder of Echelon Insights and Political Contributor to ABC News
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\n\nGuest: Bishop Ken Carter, Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church and President-Elect of the UMC Council of Bishops
\nGeneral Topic: The role preaching has played from local pastor to bishop
Introduction to Bishop Carter (1:10)
\nPhilosophy and general approach to preaching (3:04)
\nPreaching in the local church (4:39)
\nAdapting sermons to multiple churches (7:33)
\nFinding opportunities to preach while serving as an associate pastor (9:18)
\nHow preaching changed while serving a larger church (11:43)
\nBishop Carter’s sermon preparation process (15:01)
\nServing as a District Superintendent (19:11)
\nRole of preaching in serving as a bishop (21:13)
\nRole of sermons at Annual Conference/Church Meetings (24:54)
Reaching out to our guest
\nBishop[at]FLUMC[dot]org
\n@BishopKenCarter (Twitter)
Next Episode arrives October 20, 2016!
\nPart 2 of our interview with Bishop Ken Carter of the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church
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\n\nGuest: "Science Mike" McHargue
\nGeneral Topic: Finding God in the Waves and the relationship between science, doubt, and the Christian faith
Introduction to Mike (0:43)
\nTelling his story in book form (2:09)
\nMike's current work (4:05)
\nMaking the complicated simple (5:16)
\nThe key to connecting with an audience (8:20)
\nMike's interest in neuroscience (10:13)
\nWhy the church should support science (13:11)
\nHow pastors and churches can address the tension between science and faith (13:58)
\nMost asked spiritual questions (17:35)
\nMost asked questions by pastors, church leaders (21:08)
\nFaith struggles as a pastor versus lay members (22:34)
\nWhy Mike become a United Methodist (27:04)
\nMost difficult and favorite speaking experience (31:30)
\nImpactful preachers and communicators (32:56)
\nWhat Mike's reading right now (34:42)
\nScience recommendations (36:14)
\nHow to follow Mike and get information on his book (37:08)
Reaching out to our guest
\nMikeMcHargue.com
\n@mikemchargue (Twitter)
\nScience Mike (Facebook)
\n@mikemchargue (Instagram)
Next Episode arrives October 6, 2016!
\nAn interview with Bishop Ken Carter of the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church
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\n\nGuest: Leslie Jordan of All Sons & Daughters
\nGeneral Topic: Poets & Saints, writing for worship, and her love for the local church
Introduction to Leslie and All Sons & Daughters (0:45)
\nLove for and work with the local church (2:49)
\nThe relationship between pastors and worship leaders (6:52)
\nThe story and inspirations behind Poets & Saints (8:39)
\nLeslie's favorite parts of the new album (13:22)
\nConnecting the traditional and modern in worship (17:36)
\nThe song "You Are Love and Love Alone" (21:06)
\n Influences (23:39)
\nHow to follow All Sons & Daughters (25:21)
Reaching out to our guest
\nAllSonsAndDaughters.com
Next Episode arrives September 15, 2016!
\nAn interview with "Science Mike" McHargue
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\n\nGuest: Sarah Green Carmichael, Senior Editor at the Harvard Business Review, Host of the HBR Ideacast
\nGeneral Topic: Leading and Communicating as a Woman in Business
Introduction to Sarah and her work (0:45)
\nExperiences where gender was front and center (1:37)
\nSpeaking authoritatively (3:22)
\nReactions to Hillary Clinton (6:09)
\nWhat has surprised Sarah (7:46)
\nWhat women can uniquely bring (10:50)
\nLeading large organizations (14:03)
\nFemale leaders that Sarah admires (15:24)
\nOpportunities for women leaders (16:32)
\nAdvice for male colleagues (19:04)
\nMentoring female employees (21:15)
\nWords of encouragement (23:21)
\nFavorite and most challenging communication experiences (25:00)
\nImpactful communicators in Sarah’s life (26:22)
\nBook recommendations (27:00)
\nHow to follow Sarah (27:54)
Reaching out to our guest
\n@skgreen (Twitter)
Next Episode arrives September 1, 2016!
\nAn interview with Leslie Jordan and David Leonard of All Sons & Daughters
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\n\nGuest: Adam Weber – Founding and Lead Pastor at Embrace Church, the fastest growing United Methodist Church
\nGeneral Topic: The Role of Preaching in a Growing Church
Introduction to Adam and his work (1:11)
\nGrowth and Heath of Embrace Church (3:36)
\nPhilosophy of communication and preaching (6:16)
\nHow growing up outside the church shapes preaching (7:16)
\nRole of preaching at Embrace (11:38)
\nGuest preachers (13:29)
\nAdam’s upcoming book on prayer (17:47)
\nTeaching from within the community (20:24)
\nAuthenticity in preaching (23:45)
\nChallenging and favorite preaching experiences (28:45)
\nRecommendations (32:54)
\nHow to follow Adam (35:07)
Reaching out to our guest
\nAdamWeber.com
\n@AdamWeber (Twitter)
\n@AdamAWeber (Instagram)
Next Episode arrives August 18, 2016!
\nAn interview with Sarah Green Carmichael - Senior Editor at Harvard Business Review and Host of “HBR Ideacast”
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\n\nPokemon GO (0:26)
\nSocial Media Graphics Tutorial Video (2:13)
\nExperimentation with the Show (2:37)
\nBack to Podcasting (3:38)
\nPodcasting Your Sermons (4:32)
\nReason 1: Time (5:23)
\nReason 2: Church Attendance (7:07)
\nReason 3: Sermons have Purpose (11:46)
\nReason 4: Value Beyond Your Church (13:02)
Next Episode arrives August 4, 2016!
\nAn interview with Adam Weber – Founding and Lead Pastor at Embrace Church, the fastest growing United Methodist Church
Connect with the Show
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\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com
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\n\nGuest: Jonathan Howe – Director of Strategic Initiatives at LifeWay, Host of Rainer on Leadership and SBC This Week podcasts
\nGeneral Topic: Podcasting for Pastors and Ministries
Introduction to Jonathan and his work (0:30)
\nPhilosophy of communication (1:56)
\nHistory with podcasting (3:09)
\nRelationship between blog and podcast audiences (5:32)
\nBenefits of podcasting (7:27)
\nCautions with podcasting (9:07)
\nFinding your niche (10:37)
\nEditing your podcast (12:06)
\nLength of show (15:14)
\nIntangibles and what makes a good show (17:43)
\nJonathan’s podcasting set-up (19:43)
\nJonathan’s podcasting process (21:59)
\nToughest and favorite projects (24:55)
\nFinding New Ideas (26:16)
\nImpactful preachers and communicators (27:06)
\nInfluential books, media, podcasts (28:37)
\nRecommended Follows (30:27)
\nHow to follow Jonathan (31:26)
Reaching out to our guest
\nHoweOriginal.com (Jonathan’s blog)
\nThomRainer.com
\n@Jonathan_Howe (Twitter)
Next Episode arrives July 21, 2016!
\nWe reflect and build on the conversation with Jonathan Howe, including a look at Dan’s podcasting process.
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\n\nGuest: Brady Shearer – CEO of Pro Church Tools and Host of the Pro Church Podcast
\nGeneral Topic: Design, Storytelling, and Ministry Online
Summer moves and retirements (0:15)
\nAdvent Prep (2:24)
\nHow to create social media images (4:41)
\nChurch branding (9:56)
\nDangers of storytelling (10:49)
\nOnline ministry (17:44)
Links to things mentioned in the episode
\nPro Church Tools
\nPro Church Podcast
\nAwaiting the Already: An Advent Journey Through the Gospels - Magrey deVega
\nSongs for the Waiting: Devotions Inspired by the Hymns of Advent by Magrey deVega
\nArt of the Sermon Episode 1: The Blessing and Challenge of Preaching Advent - An Interview with Rev. Magrey deVega
\nGIMP
\nDesignFeed.io
\nAdobe Spark
\nChurch Branding on Pro Church Tools
\nSimple Church Branding on Defining Grace
\nPro Church Podcast 102 - Lessons For Young Filmmakers with Elle Ginter
Reaching out to our guest
\n@BradyShearer (Twitter, Instagram)
\n@BradyShearer1 (Snapchat)
Next Episode arrives July 7, 2016!
\nAn interview with Jonathan Howe - Director of Strategic Initiatives at LifeWay
Connect with the Show
\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:
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Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com
\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com
\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.
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\n\nGuest: Brady Shearer – CEO of Pro Church Tools and Host of the Pro Church Podcast
\nGeneral Topic: Using Media in Preaching and Teaching
Introduction to Brady and his work (1:26)
\nPhilosophy of communication (3:51)
\nAttention – the most valuable commodity (5:38)
\n3-pronged approach to storytelling (7:47)
\nStories, stats, steps (10:40)
\nWhat pastors need to know about media (13:00)
\nChurch logo design (15:37)
\nReminder: social media is free! (20:01)
\nPastoring opportunities online (20:43)
\nLatest trends (22:52)
\nToughest and favorite projects (25:49)
\nImpactful preachers and communicators (27:03)
\nInfluential books (28:17)
\nRecommended Follows (29:20)
\nHow to follow Brady (30:59)
Links to things mentioned in the episode
\nPro Church Tools
\nPro Church Podcast
\nThe Method and Message of Jesus' Teachings by Robert Stein
\n99Designs
\nA Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
\nStory by Robert McKee
\nTED Talks Storytelling by Akash Karia
\nThe Storytelling Animal by Jonathan Gottschall
\nGimlet Media Podcasts
\nBrady and Brittany Vlog
Reaching out to our guest
\n@BradyShearer (Twitter, Instagram)
\n@BradyShearer1 (Snapchat)
Next Episode arrives June 16, 2016!
\nCommunication/design tools and tips as well as more from the interview with Brady Shearer
Connect with the Show
\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:
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Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com
\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com
\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.
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\n\nGuest: Dr. Brian Russell – Professor of Biblical studies and Dean of the School of Urban Ministries at Asbury Theological Seminary, Writer, and Speaker
\nGeneral Topic: Speaking Human
Spring has sprung (0:16)
\nRecapping the North Carolina Preaching Festival (3:00)
\nIdeas from Nadia Bolz-Weber (3:57)
\nMore with Dr. Brian Russell (6:32)
\nWorking with Bible translations (7:40)
\nSpeaking Human (12:41)
Links to things mentioned in the episode
\n(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World
\n
\nAsbury Theological Seminary
Reaching out to our guest
\nBrianRussell.org
Next Episode arrives June 2, 2016!
\nAn interview with Brady Shearer - Founder and CEO of ProChurch Tools
Connect with the Show
\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:
\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon
\nTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon
\nInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon
Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com
\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com
\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.
","summary":"More from the interview with Dr. Brian Russell as he shares how we take our reading of Scripture and turn it into something everyone can connect with and understand.","date_published":"2016-05-19T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/39cd575d-7d77-45e3-8780-b38a59460e32/98f30598-ba9b-4868-a2bb-6f895f7b1660.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23128641,"duration_in_seconds":1420}]},{"id":"d2ae3b1327142e8bf667bfe9643572f0","title":"Episode 15: (re)Aligning With God - An Interview with Dr. Brian Russell","url":"https://artofthesermon.fireside.fm/15","content_text":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!\n\nGuest: Dr. Brian Russell – Professor of Biblical studies and Dean of the School of Urban Ministries at Asbury Theological Seminary, Writer, and Speaker\nGeneral Topic: Reading Scripture as a Whole for Church and World\n\nIntroduction to Brian and his work (0:40)\nThe ultimate compliment (3:17)\nPhilosophy and approach to preaching (4:40)\nPractical steps for reading Scripture (5:45)\nPhilosophy for reading Scripture (9:56)\nWhen Bible reading becomes dry (16:08)\nIncorporating the whole narrative (18:13)\nParallels in the Old Testament with today’s world (20:38)\nToughest and favorite preaching experiences (26:14)\nImpactful preachers and communicators (29:19)\nInfluential books (34:21)\nHow to follow Brian (35:22)\n\nReaching out to our guest\nBrianRussell.org\n\nNext Episode arrives May 19, 2016!\nMore from the conversation with Dr. Brian Russell.\n\nConnect with the Show\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon\n\nComment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.Links:(re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and WorldAsbury Theological Seminary\"Wondrous Depth\" by Ellen Davis\"Words that Work\" by Frank LuntzJohn Steinbeck on AmazonErnest Hemingway on Amazon","content_html":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!
\n\nGuest: Dr. Brian Russell – Professor of Biblical studies and Dean of the School of Urban Ministries at Asbury Theological Seminary, Writer, and Speaker
\nGeneral Topic: Reading Scripture as a Whole for Church and World
Introduction to Brian and his work (0:40)
\nThe ultimate compliment (3:17)
\nPhilosophy and approach to preaching (4:40)
\nPractical steps for reading Scripture (5:45)
\nPhilosophy for reading Scripture (9:56)
\nWhen Bible reading becomes dry (16:08)
\nIncorporating the whole narrative (18:13)
\nParallels in the Old Testament with today’s world (20:38)
\nToughest and favorite preaching experiences (26:14)
\nImpactful preachers and communicators (29:19)
\nInfluential books (34:21)
\nHow to follow Brian (35:22)
Reaching out to our guest
\nBrianRussell.org
Next Episode arrives May 19, 2016!
\nMore from the conversation with Dr. Brian Russell.
Connect with the Show
\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:
\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon
\nTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon
\nInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon
Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com
\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com
\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.
Links:
Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!
\n\nGuest: Derrick Scott III – Executive Director at CCW (Campus to City Wesley Foundation)
\nGeneral Topic: The Blessings and Challenges of New Ministry Forms
Ministry Matters and Google Play Music (0:15)
\nAnnouncement: NC Preaching Festival (1:13)
\nListener Email: Abby (2:21)
\nListener Feedback: Haley (4:27)
\nWhen Things Don’t Come Out Right with Rick (5:28)
\nCongratulations to Father Jonathan and family (7:01)
\nDerrick Scott III on mobile ministry (7:48)
\nDerrick on the challenges of new ministry (13:00)
Reaching out to our guest
\n@Dluruth3 (Twitter)
\nDerrick(dot)Luruth(at)gmail(dot)com
Next Episode arrives May 5, 2016!
\nAn interview with Dr. Brian Russell - Professor of Biblical studies and Dean of the School of Urban Ministries at Asbury Theological Seminary, Writer, and Speaker
Connect with the Show
\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:
\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon
\nTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon
\nInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon
Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com
\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com
\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.
Links:
","summary":"More from the interview with Derrick Scott III touching on the opportunities and challenges of new forms of ministry. We also have lots of great listener feedback!","date_published":"2016-04-21T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/39cd575d-7d77-45e3-8780-b38a59460e32/2ba936de-647f-43e2-9c5d-8d29c8cdb8c3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25605668,"duration_in_seconds":1575}]},{"id":"b62d5e866c5af7d852507b60a779040d","title":"Episode 13: Ministry as a Lay Person - An Interview with Derrick Scott III","url":"https://artofthesermon.fireside.fm/13","content_text":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!\n\nGuest: Derrick Scott III – Executive Director at CCW (Campus to City Wesley Foundation)\nGeneral Topic: A Calling to Lay Leadership\n\nIntroduction to Derrick and his ministry (1:12)\nPhilosophy and Approach to Preaching (3:02)\nTapping into what God is already saying (4:46)\n2 Questions for staying in touch with his students (6:09)\nUnease with preaching (10:49)\nDiscerning a call to the laity (12:23)\nValuing the role and ministry of the laity (17:12)\nWords of encouragement for discernment (20:15)\nWorking with Millennials (23:32)\nConnection over numbers (27:39)\nToughest and favorite preaching experiences (29:16)\nImpactful preachers and communicators (31:22)\nInfluential books (33:19)\nHow to follow Derrick (45:00)\n\nReaching out to our guest\n@Dluruth3 (Twitter)\nDerrick(dot)Luruth(at)gmail(dot)com\n\nNext Episode arrives April 21, 2016!\nA reflection on our conversation and more from Derrick Scott III\n\nConnect with the Show\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon\n\nComment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.Links:CCW (Campus to City Wesley)N.T. Wright on AmazonHenri Nouwen on AmazonThe Liturgists","content_html":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!
\n\nGuest: Derrick Scott III – Executive Director at CCW (Campus to City Wesley Foundation)
\nGeneral Topic: A Calling to Lay Leadership
Introduction to Derrick and his ministry (1:12)
\nPhilosophy and Approach to Preaching (3:02)
\nTapping into what God is already saying (4:46)
\n2 Questions for staying in touch with his students (6:09)
\nUnease with preaching (10:49)
\nDiscerning a call to the laity (12:23)
\nValuing the role and ministry of the laity (17:12)
\nWords of encouragement for discernment (20:15)
\nWorking with Millennials (23:32)
\nConnection over numbers (27:39)
\nToughest and favorite preaching experiences (29:16)
\nImpactful preachers and communicators (31:22)
\nInfluential books (33:19)
\nHow to follow Derrick (45:00)
Reaching out to our guest
\n@Dluruth3 (Twitter)
\nDerrick(dot)Luruth(at)gmail(dot)com
Next Episode arrives April 21, 2016!
\nA reflection on our conversation and more from Derrick Scott III
Connect with the Show
\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:
\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon
\nTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon
\nInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon
Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com
\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com
\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.
Links:
","summary":"Derrick Scott III talks to us about his decision to serve in ministry as a non-ordained lay person. He also shares what he has learned about ministry to Millennials.","date_published":"2016-04-07T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/39cd575d-7d77-45e3-8780-b38a59460e32/a1f8faf8-a311-4fa2-9792-f83b429ab02e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36943488,"duration_in_seconds":2284}]},{"id":"a5eda21996636cec3485d3dcca5b42c5","title":"Episode 12: Structure Breeds Spontaneity - Reflecting on Rob Bell","url":"https://artofthesermon.fireside.fm/12","content_text":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!\n\nThank you and hello to new listeners (0:15)\nListener Feedback: Joshua (1:45)\nRationale behind standard closing questions (2:05)\nInspired by comedians (3:00)\nListener Feedback: Ryan (4:38)\nHaving something to say (4:57)\nNoticing and collecting (5:40)\nInterested, curious, and passionate (7:02)\nTime is a multiplier (8:22)\nRob Bell advice: Make a sermon “to do” list (8:58)\nGet your voice on the podcast (10:22)\nRob Bell: Structure breeds spontaneity (11:14)\nRob Bell’s key to memorizing (12:39)\nAndy Stanley and when things don’t come out right (13:49)\nAnnouncements (18:04)\n\nLinks to things mentioned in the episode\nRob’s Amazon Page\nThe RobCast\nHow to Be Here\nPoets, Prophets, Preachers\nSleepwalk with Me\nMy Girlfriend’s Boyfriend\nAOTS 001\nAOTS 010\nAOTS 003\nPhoto of Rob Bell’s “Everything is Spiritual” structure\nAndy Stanley’s Christianity Today interview\nChuck Knows Church\nAOTS Facebook Page (live streams coming soon - like to be notified!)\n\nReaching out to our guest\nRobBell.com\n@RealRobBell (Instagram)\n\nNext Episode arrives April 7, 2016!\nAn interview with Derrick Scott III - Executive Director at CCW (Campus to City Wesley Foundation), a multi-campus college ministry in northeast Florida\n\nConnect with the Show\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon\n\nComment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.","content_html":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!
\n\nThank you and hello to new listeners (0:15)
\nListener Feedback: Joshua (1:45)
\nRationale behind standard closing questions (2:05)
\nInspired by comedians (3:00)
\nListener Feedback: Ryan (4:38)
\nHaving something to say (4:57)
\nNoticing and collecting (5:40)
\nInterested, curious, and passionate (7:02)
\nTime is a multiplier (8:22)
\nRob Bell advice: Make a sermon “to do” list (8:58)
\nGet your voice on the podcast (10:22)
\nRob Bell: Structure breeds spontaneity (11:14)
\nRob Bell’s key to memorizing (12:39)
\nAndy Stanley and when things don’t come out right (13:49)
\nAnnouncements (18:04)
Links to things mentioned in the episode
\nRob’s Amazon Page
\nThe RobCast
\nHow to Be Here
\nPoets, Prophets, Preachers
\nSleepwalk with Me
\nMy Girlfriend’s Boyfriend
\nAOTS 001
\nAOTS 010
\nAOTS 003
\nPhoto of Rob Bell’s “Everything is Spiritual” structure
\nAndy Stanley’s Christianity Today interview
\nChuck Knows Church
\nAOTS Facebook Page (live streams coming soon - like to be notified!)
Reaching out to our guest
\nRobBell.com
\n@RealRobBell (Instagram)
Next Episode arrives April 7, 2016!
\nAn interview with Derrick Scott III - Executive Director at CCW (Campus to City Wesley Foundation), a multi-campus college ministry in northeast Florida
Connect with the Show
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","summary":"We reflect and build on our conversation with Rob Bell, focusing on the importance and benefits of having a solid structure. We also touch on Andy Stanley's recent headlines.","date_published":"2016-03-17T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/39cd575d-7d77-45e3-8780-b38a59460e32/8b2692a6-7f6e-4be7-8885-73e8bc9bcd3d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19684276,"duration_in_seconds":1205}]},{"id":"d96a045d02da5d011d85eeaafd7c3144","title":"Episode 11: How To Be Here - An Interview with Rob Bell","url":"https://artofthesermon.fireside.fm/11","content_text":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!\n\nGuest: Rob Bell – Author, Preacher, Podcaster\nGeneral Topic: How to Be Here\n\nCatching up with Rob Bell (0:33)\nPodcast title inspiration (3:02)\nJesus is captivating and sermons should be too (4:12)\nCreating space (6:39)\nThe diversity of Rob’s audience (9:07)\nSermons are participatory events (13:20)\nPreaching as an exchange of energy (14:25)\nPreaching vs. Transmission of information (15:10)\nYou are the medium (16:41)\nBeing authentic vs. Talking about authenticity (18:10)\nHow to Be Here (22:52)\nToughest and favorite preaching experiences (26:38)\nOrienting life around preaching (30:23)\nThe value of asking questions (33:43)\nImpactful communicators (35:29)\nInfluential books (37:41)\nHow to follow Rob (40:06)\n\nReaching out to our guest\nRobBell.com\n@RealRobBell (Instagram)\n\nNext Episode arrives March 17, 2016!\nReflection and building on the conversation with Rob — including your feedback on the show! Get yours in now using the links below.\n\nConnect with the Show\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon\n\nComment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.Links:Rob’s Amazon PageThe RobCastHow to Be HereLargoPoets, Prophets, PreachersRobert Farrar CaponJPS Torah Commentaries“Heart and Mind: The Four-Gospel Journey for Radical Transformation” by Alexander Shaia“On Writing” by Stephen King“A Year With Swollen Appendices: Brian Eno’s Diary “ by Brian Eno“Honest to God” by John A. T. RobinsonScott Shuman","content_html":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!
\n\nGuest: Rob Bell – Author, Preacher, Podcaster
\nGeneral Topic: How to Be Here
Catching up with Rob Bell (0:33)
\nPodcast title inspiration (3:02)
\nJesus is captivating and sermons should be too (4:12)
\nCreating space (6:39)
\nThe diversity of Rob’s audience (9:07)
\nSermons are participatory events (13:20)
\nPreaching as an exchange of energy (14:25)
\nPreaching vs. Transmission of information (15:10)
\nYou are the medium (16:41)
\nBeing authentic vs. Talking about authenticity (18:10)
\nHow to Be Here (22:52)
\nToughest and favorite preaching experiences (26:38)
\nOrienting life around preaching (30:23)
\nThe value of asking questions (33:43)
\nImpactful communicators (35:29)
\nInfluential books (37:41)
\nHow to follow Rob (40:06)
Reaching out to our guest
\nRobBell.com
\n@RealRobBell (Instagram)
Next Episode arrives March 17, 2016!
\n
Reflection and building on the conversation with Rob — including your feedback on the show! Get yours in now using the links below.
\n\nConnect with the Show
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\n\nGuest: Rev. Brian Johnson – Senior Pastor at Tomoka UMC in Ormond Beach, FL
\nGeneral Topic: Transitioning to Senior Pastor
Celebrating Episode 10! (0:16)
\nLent has begun (2:21)
\nThe value of a trip to the Holy Land (3:49)
\nCatching up with Rev. Brian Johnson (5:37)
\nThe transition to senior pastor 6 months later (8:50)
\nStarting well (10:27)
\nSetting expectations (12:18)
\nFinding the right ways to communicate (15:28)
\nManuscript versus outline (17:32)
\nPanning a year’s worth of sermons (20:58)
\nThe value of printed pieces (27:05)
\nThe importance of making time for planning (30:06)
\nProductivity processes help focus on vision (32:45)
Links to things mentioned in the episode
\nEducational Opportunities Tours
\nChurch of the Resurrection Sermon Planning Survey
\nCanva
\nNozbe
\nBrian Johnson’s video on how he uses Nozbe
Reaching out to our guest
\nBrian Johnson on Facebook
\n@JohnsonBrian (Instagram)
Next Episode arrives March 3, 2016!
\n\nConnect with the Show
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","summary":"We check in with Rev. Brian Johnson and his transition to senior pastor after 6 months. He shares how setting clear expectations and planning ahead has helped keep him and his church focused on vision.","date_published":"2016-02-18T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/39cd575d-7d77-45e3-8780-b38a59460e32/f8f63c54-eb7d-4ac4-884d-9fdd7993586f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36528469,"duration_in_seconds":2258}]},{"id":"48bd71ba281c0122325e9927d3425fe2","title":"Episode 9: Transitioning to Senior Pastor - An Interview with Rev. Brian Johnson","url":"https://artofthesermon.fireside.fm/9","content_text":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!\n\nGuest: Rev. Brian Johnson – Senior Pastor at Tomoka UMC in Ormond Beach, FL\nGeneral Topic: Transitioning to Senior Pastor\n\nIntroduction to Brian and his ministry (1:05)\nThe biggest change between his previous and current churches (2:57)\nRhythm and process (4:25)\nUsing Nozbe to stay on top of tasks (7:40)\nMore communication outlets as a senior pastor (8:40)\nPlanning: Ideal versus actual (11:10)\nControl of the preaching topics (12:33)\nStaying fresh (14:24)\nHow not growing up Christian shapes Brian’s preaching (17:25)\nManuscript versus no notes (19:52)\nImpactful preachers/communicators (21:57)\nImpactful books/media (25:07)\nHow to follow Brian (27:37)\n\nLinks to things mentioned in the episode\nMichael Hyatt\nEvernote\nNozbe\nBrian Johnson’s video on how he uses Nozbe\nSermon Brainwave Podcast\nSermonsmith Podcast\nThe Productive Pastor Podcast\nGiving Blood — Leonard Sweet\nCommunicating for Change - Andy Stanley\nThe Four Pages of the Sermon: A Guide to Biblical Preaching — Paul Scott Wilson\n\nReaching out to our guest\nBrian Johnson on Facebook\n@JohnsonBrian (Instagram)\n\nNext Episode arrives February 18, 2016!\nReflection on our interview with Brian, as well as your feedback on the show! Get yours in now using the links below.\n\nConnect with the Show\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon\n\nComment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.","content_html":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!
\n\nGuest: Rev. Brian Johnson – Senior Pastor at Tomoka UMC in Ormond Beach, FL
\nGeneral Topic: Transitioning to Senior Pastor
Introduction to Brian and his ministry (1:05)
\nThe biggest change between his previous and current churches (2:57)
\nRhythm and process (4:25)
\nUsing Nozbe to stay on top of tasks (7:40)
\nMore communication outlets as a senior pastor (8:40)
\nPlanning: Ideal versus actual (11:10)
\nControl of the preaching topics (12:33)
\nStaying fresh (14:24)
\nHow not growing up Christian shapes Brian’s preaching (17:25)
\nManuscript versus no notes (19:52)
\nImpactful preachers/communicators (21:57)
\nImpactful books/media (25:07)
\nHow to follow Brian (27:37)
Links to things mentioned in the episode
\nMichael Hyatt
\nEvernote
\nNozbe
\nBrian Johnson’s video on how he uses Nozbe
\nSermon Brainwave Podcast
\nSermonsmith Podcast
\nThe Productive Pastor Podcast
\nGiving Blood — Leonard Sweet
\nCommunicating for Change - Andy Stanley
\nThe Four Pages of the Sermon: A Guide to Biblical Preaching — Paul Scott Wilson
Reaching out to our guest
\nBrian Johnson on Facebook
\n@JohnsonBrian (Instagram)
Next Episode arrives February 18, 2016!
\nReflection on our interview with Brian, as well as your feedback on the show! Get yours in now using the links below.
Connect with the Show
\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:
\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon
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Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com
\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com
\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.
","summary":"Rev. Brian Johnson joins us for a conversation about his transition from associate pastor to senior pastor. He reflects on the new opportunities and responsibilities.","date_published":"2016-02-04T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/39cd575d-7d77-45e3-8780-b38a59460e32/97323ba0-6852-4149-87d3-ab740a3e916b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28838951,"duration_in_seconds":1777}]},{"id":"659e9696299a37a9cf1dc3346ab21ffb","title":"Episode 8: The Artist Preacher - An Interview with Rev. Sarah Heath, Part 2","url":"https://artofthesermon.fireside.fm/8","content_text":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!\n\nGuest: Rev. Sarah Heath – Teaching/Preaching Site Pastor at Shepherd of the Hills UMC in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA\nGeneral Topic: The Artist Preacher\n\nToughest and favorite preaching experiences (0:38)\nAwkward moment: microphones and women’s clothing (7:42)\nChoosing to answer honestly (9:14)\nThe relationship of identity and calling to ordination (12:34)\nPreaching is a gift (17:41)\nImpactful preachers/communicators (18:35)\nImpactful books (22:54)\nImpactful podcasts/videos/sermons (24:21)\n\nLinks to things mentioned in the episode\n“I Am a Pastor” — Sarah Heath\nAnne Lamott\nScary Close — Donald Miller\nStoryline — Donald Miller\nSteal Like an Artist — Austin Kleon\nNews From Lake Wobegon Podcast — Garrison Keillor\nScience Mike\nRising Strong — Brené Brown\nNT Wright Commentaries\nNew Interpreters Commentaries\nAnimate Curriculum\n“Meditation” — The Liturgists Podcast\nPoets, Prophets, Preachers — Rob Bell\n\nReaching out to our guest\nRevSarahHeath.com\n@RevSarahHeath (Twitter)\n@RevSarahHeath (Instagram)a href=\"http://twitter.com/pastorjacevedo\" target=\"_blank\">@PastorJAcevedo (Twitter)\n\nNext Episode arrives February 4, 2016!\nInterview with Rev. Brian Johnson, Senior Pastor at Tomoka UMC in Ormond Beach, FL\n\nConnect with the Show\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon\n\nComment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.","content_html":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!
\n\nGuest: Rev. Sarah Heath – Teaching/Preaching Site Pastor at Shepherd of the Hills UMC in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
\nGeneral Topic: The Artist Preacher
Toughest and favorite preaching experiences (0:38)
\nAwkward moment: microphones and women’s clothing (7:42)
\nChoosing to answer honestly (9:14)
\nThe relationship of identity and calling to ordination (12:34)
\nPreaching is a gift (17:41)
\nImpactful preachers/communicators (18:35)
\nImpactful books (22:54)
\nImpactful podcasts/videos/sermons (24:21)
Links to things mentioned in the episode
\n“I Am a Pastor” — Sarah Heath
\nAnne Lamott
\nScary Close — Donald Miller
\nStoryline — Donald Miller
\nSteal Like an Artist — Austin Kleon
\nNews From Lake Wobegon Podcast — Garrison Keillor
\nScience Mike
\nRising Strong — Brené Brown
\nNT Wright Commentaries
\nNew Interpreters Commentaries
\nAnimate Curriculum
\n“Meditation” — The Liturgists Podcast
\nPoets, Prophets, Preachers — Rob Bell
Reaching out to our guest
\nRevSarahHeath.com
\n@RevSarahHeath (Twitter)
\n@RevSarahHeath (Instagram)a href="http://twitter.com/pastorjacevedo" target="_blank">@PastorJAcevedo (Twitter)
Next Episode arrives February 4, 2016!
\nInterview with Rev. Brian Johnson, Senior Pastor at Tomoka UMC in Ormond Beach, FL
Connect with the Show
\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:
\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon
\nTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon
\nInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon
Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com
\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com
\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.
","summary":"We continue our conversation with Rev. Sarah Heath, picking up where we left off in episode 7. This part of the conversation includes a focus on the relationship between identity, calling, and ordination.","date_published":"2016-01-14T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/39cd575d-7d77-45e3-8780-b38a59460e32/7b465254-21cf-47f2-a37a-77888a2d4c6c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25934514,"duration_in_seconds":1596}]},{"id":"99d69b73f4328d6d9371b0a01967f1f1","title":"Episode 7: The Artist Preacher - An Interview with Rev. Sarah Heath, Part 1","url":"https://artofthesermon.fireside.fm/7","content_text":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!\n\nGuest: Rev. Sarah Heath – Teaching/Preaching Site Pastor at Shepherd of the Hills UMC in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA\nGeneral Topic: The Artist Preacher\n\nIntroduction to Sarah and her ministry (1:25)\nPhilosophy and approach to preaching (6:00)\nThe reemergence of storytelling (10:00)\nAppreciating the ordinary (11:25)\nArtistic Sarah and Pastor Sarah (14:46)\nCommitment to being challenged (20:20)\nAccountability and staying honest (21:46)\nThe inherent challenge of being artistic in ministry (23:58)\nInfluencing and being influenced (27:12)\nAuthenticity and identity (28:43)\nNon-artists in the creative church (33:23)\nThe need for a diversity of identities (35:24)\nHow to follow Sarah (37:27)\n\nLinks to things mentioned in the episode\nStoryline — Donald Miller\n2016 UMC Lead Conference\n“I Am a Pastor” — Sarah Heath\nBrené Brown’s TED Talk\nDefining Grace blog post on Brené Brown’s TED Talk\nSteal Like an Artist — Austin Kleon\n\nReaching out to our guest\nRevSarahHeath.com\n@RevSarahHeath (Twitter)\n@RevSarahHeath (Instagram)\n\nNext Episode arrives January 14, 2016!\nMore from the conversation with Sarah.\n\nConnect with the Show\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon\n\nComment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.","content_html":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!
\n\nGuest: Rev. Sarah Heath – Teaching/Preaching Site Pastor at Shepherd of the Hills UMC in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
\nGeneral Topic: The Artist Preacher
Introduction to Sarah and her ministry (1:25)
\nPhilosophy and approach to preaching (6:00)
\nThe reemergence of storytelling (10:00)
\nAppreciating the ordinary (11:25)
\nArtistic Sarah and Pastor Sarah (14:46)
\nCommitment to being challenged (20:20)
\nAccountability and staying honest (21:46)
\nThe inherent challenge of being artistic in ministry (23:58)
\nInfluencing and being influenced (27:12)
\nAuthenticity and identity (28:43)
\nNon-artists in the creative church (33:23)
\nThe need for a diversity of identities (35:24)
\nHow to follow Sarah (37:27)
Links to things mentioned in the episode
\nStoryline — Donald Miller
\n2016 UMC Lead Conference
\n“I Am a Pastor” — Sarah Heath
\nBrené Brown’s TED Talk
\nDefining Grace blog post on Brené Brown’s TED Talk
\nSteal Like an Artist — Austin Kleon
Reaching out to our guest
\nRevSarahHeath.com
\n@RevSarahHeath (Twitter)
\n@RevSarahHeath (Instagram)
Next Episode arrives January 14, 2016!
\nMore from the conversation with Sarah.
Connect with the Show
\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:
\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon
\nTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon
\nInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon
Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com
\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com
\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.
","summary":"Rev. Sarah Heath joins us for a conversation about the role of identity in preaching, and specifically her identity as an artist. Sarah is a pastor, writer, speaker, and artist.","date_published":"2016-01-01T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/39cd575d-7d77-45e3-8780-b38a59460e32/921f2cb4-cc72-42fe-9f07-9b17fae33e97.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":38488701,"duration_in_seconds":2380}]},{"id":"ad3917ecb6ed5899cb24f357c36cf4e1","title":"Episode 6: Using and Abusing the Lectionary","url":"https://artofthesermon.fireside.fm/6","content_text":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!\n\nStrategies for staying at our best during Advent (0:33)\nTaking advantage of January (7:13)\nChristmas visitors versus Easter visitors (9:08)\nReflecting on the conversation with Rev. Robb McCoy and Rev. Eric Fistler (10:45)\nThe lectionary as a tool to use well or poorly (13:19)\nThe value of lectionary resources in preparation and expanding perspectives (16:21)\nDeleted Scene: Struggling alongside our congregations (18:18)\nQuestions for reflection on your 2015 (23:29)\nMerry Christmas and thank you! (24:53)\n\nLinks to things mentioned in the episode\nDefining Grace Blog Post: Permission to Go Short During Advent\nPreaching Collective Blog Post: Making Your January Sermon Series Your Best Ever!\nRainer on Leadership Podcast Episode 179: Six Considerations for Holiday Outreach\nGoogle Trends: Anxiety\nPulpit Fiction Podcast\nTextWeek.com\nFeasting on the Word Commentaries\nSermon Brainwave Podcast\nPulpit Fiction Podcast Interview with Walter Brueggemann\n\nNext Episode arrives January 1, 2016!\nInterview with Rev. Sarah Heath, Teaching/Preaching Site Pastor at Shepherd of the Hills UMC in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA\n\nConnect with the Show\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon\n\nComment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.","content_html":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!
\n\nStrategies for staying at our best during Advent (0:33)
\nTaking advantage of January (7:13)
\nChristmas visitors versus Easter visitors (9:08)
\nReflecting on the conversation with Rev. Robb McCoy and Rev. Eric Fistler (10:45)
\nThe lectionary as a tool to use well or poorly (13:19)
\nThe value of lectionary resources in preparation and expanding perspectives (16:21)
\nDeleted Scene: Struggling alongside our congregations (18:18)
\nQuestions for reflection on your 2015 (23:29)
\nMerry Christmas and thank you! (24:53)
Links to things mentioned in the episode
\nDefining Grace Blog Post: Permission to Go Short During Advent
\nPreaching Collective Blog Post: Making Your January Sermon Series Your Best Ever!
\nRainer on Leadership Podcast Episode 179: Six Considerations for Holiday Outreach
\nGoogle Trends: Anxiety
\nPulpit Fiction Podcast
\nTextWeek.com
\nFeasting on the Word Commentaries
\nSermon Brainwave Podcast
\nPulpit Fiction Podcast Interview with Walter Brueggemann
Next Episode arrives January 1, 2016!
\nInterview with Rev. Sarah Heath, Teaching/Preaching Site Pastor at Shepherd of the Hills UMC in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Connect with the Show
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","summary":"We reflect and build on our conversation about the lectionary with Rev. Robb McCoy and Rev. Eric Fistler of the Pulpit Fiction Podcast. We also address Advent stress and wrapping up 2015.","date_published":"2015-12-15T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/39cd575d-7d77-45e3-8780-b38a59460e32/a6de5855-c536-4bbd-9cd8-dd0dd39a7df0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25912265,"duration_in_seconds":1594}]},{"id":"3eeadceae9b499aec8a60e18e8119b29","title":"Episode 5: To Lectionary or Not to Lectionary - An Interview with the Hosts of the Pulpit Fiction Podcast","url":"https://artofthesermon.fireside.fm/5","content_text":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!\n\nGuest: Rev. Robb McCoy- Pastor, Two Rivers United Methodist Church, Rock Island, IL\nRev. Eric Fistler- Pastor, First Congregational Church, Crystal Lake, IL\nGeneral Topic: To Lectionary or Not To Lectionary\n\nIntroduction to Robb, Eric, and their ministries (1:19)\nPhilosophy and approach to preaching (3:02)\nOrigins of the Pulpit Fiction Podcast (4:48)\nThe benefits of doing the podcast (7:57)\nChoosing when and when not to use the lectionary (10:10)\nStrengths of the lectionary (13:11)\nFrustration with lectionary edits (15:49)\nAlternate lectionaries (17:17)\nKnowing what your church and/or the moment needs (18:45)\nThe future of the Pulpit Fiction Podcast (20:07)\nSearching for sermon material on Saturdays (22:23)\nToughest and favorite preaching experiences (23:33)\nImpactful preachers/communicators (28:36)\nHow to follow Robb and Eric (34:12)\n\nLinks to things mentioned in the episode\nPulpit Fiction Podcast\nRobb and Eric on the SermonSmith Podcast\nWe Make the Road by Walking: A Year-Long Quest for Spiritual Formation, Reorientation, and Activation by Brian McLaren\n\nReaching out to our guest\nPulpit Fiction Podcast on iTunes\nPulpit Fiction Website\nPulpit Fiction on Facebook\n@PulpitFPodcast on Twitter\nFatPastor.me (Robb McCoy’s blog)\n@FatPastor on Twitter (Robb McCoy)\n@PastorPirate on Twitter (Eric Fistler)\n\nNext Episode arrives December 15, 2015!\nReflection on our interview with Robb and Eric, as well as your feedback on the show! Get yours in now using the links below.\n\nConnect with the Show\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon\n\nComment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.","content_html":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!
\n\nGuest: Rev. Robb McCoy- Pastor, Two Rivers United Methodist Church, Rock Island, IL
\nRev. Eric Fistler- Pastor, First Congregational Church, Crystal Lake, IL
\nGeneral Topic: To Lectionary or Not To Lectionary
Introduction to Robb, Eric, and their ministries (1:19)
\nPhilosophy and approach to preaching (3:02)
\nOrigins of the Pulpit Fiction Podcast (4:48)
\nThe benefits of doing the podcast (7:57)
\nChoosing when and when not to use the lectionary (10:10)
\nStrengths of the lectionary (13:11)
\nFrustration with lectionary edits (15:49)
\nAlternate lectionaries (17:17)
\nKnowing what your church and/or the moment needs (18:45)
\nThe future of the Pulpit Fiction Podcast (20:07)
\nSearching for sermon material on Saturdays (22:23)
\nToughest and favorite preaching experiences (23:33)
\nImpactful preachers/communicators (28:36)
\nHow to follow Robb and Eric (34:12)
Links to things mentioned in the episode
\nPulpit Fiction Podcast
\nRobb and Eric on the SermonSmith Podcast
\nWe Make the Road by Walking: A Year-Long Quest for Spiritual Formation, Reorientation, and Activation by Brian McLaren
Reaching out to our guest
\nPulpit Fiction Podcast on iTunes
\nPulpit Fiction Website
\nPulpit Fiction on Facebook
\n@PulpitFPodcast on Twitter
\nFatPastor.me (Robb McCoy’s blog)
\n@FatPastor on Twitter (Robb McCoy)
\n@PastorPirate on Twitter (Eric Fistler)
Next Episode arrives December 15, 2015!
\n
Reflection on our interview with Robb and Eric, as well as your feedback on the show! Get yours in now using the links below.
\n\nConnect with the Show
\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:
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Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com
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\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.
","summary":"Rev. Robb McCoy and Rev. Eric Fistler join us for a conversation about the strengths and weaknesses of preaching the lectionary. Robb and Eric are both pastors as well as the hosts of the Pulpit Fiction Podcast.","date_published":"2015-12-01T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/39cd575d-7d77-45e3-8780-b38a59460e32/d1794af3-5e2e-4fe3-be22-f5e191b4bb81.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35350373,"duration_in_seconds":2184}]},{"id":"c3f6c7a3b3e8350cbe6ce2318414e891","title":"Episode 4: More Productivity and Connecting College Students","url":"https://artofthesermon.fireside.fm/4","content_text":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!\n\nThanks for the exciting launch (0:16)\nListener feedback on previous episodes (0:50)\nRoy: Advent conversation can benefit non-preachers (1:30)\nDrew: Writing as a discipline for infrequent preachers (4:06)\nReflecting on the conversation with Rev. Chad Brooks (6:00)\nImportance of priorities, goals, and plans (6:56)\nPreparation guards against tangents (7:47)\nKnowing your own rhythm of focus and energy (8:24)\nMind Management rather than Time Management (10:04)\nProductivity Tools (10:47)\nDeleted Scene: Connecting college students and young adults with local churches (12:28)\n\nLinks to things mentioned in the episode\nThe Productive Pastor Podcast\nDavid Kadavy on Mind Management\nDefining Grace Guest Post: Scheduling and Time Management for Pastors\n\nNext Episode arrives December 1, 2015!\nInterview with Rev. Robb McCoy and Rev. Eric Fistler, the pastors behind the Pulpit Fiction Podcast\n\nConnect with the Show\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon\n\nComment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.","content_html":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!
\n\nThanks for the exciting launch (0:16)
\nListener feedback on previous episodes (0:50)
\nRoy: Advent conversation can benefit non-preachers (1:30)
\nDrew: Writing as a discipline for infrequent preachers (4:06)
\nReflecting on the conversation with Rev. Chad Brooks (6:00)
\nImportance of priorities, goals, and plans (6:56)
\nPreparation guards against tangents (7:47)
\nKnowing your own rhythm of focus and energy (8:24)
\nMind Management rather than Time Management (10:04)
\nProductivity Tools (10:47)
\nDeleted Scene: Connecting college students and young adults with local churches (12:28)
Links to things mentioned in the episode
\nThe Productive Pastor Podcast
\nDavid Kadavy on Mind Management
\nDefining Grace Guest Post: Scheduling and Time Management for Pastors
Next Episode arrives December 1, 2015!
\nInterview with Rev. Robb McCoy and Rev. Eric Fistler, the pastors behind the Pulpit Fiction Podcast
Connect with the Show
\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:
\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon
\nTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon
\nInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon
Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com
\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com
\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.
","summary":"We reflect and build on our conversation with Rev Chad Brooks. In a deleted scene, Dan and Chad discuss the challenge and opportunities in connecting young adults to the church post-college.","date_published":"2015-11-17T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/39cd575d-7d77-45e3-8780-b38a59460e32/ec92e01f-3731-4435-8770-542f78570c1a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16185976,"duration_in_seconds":986}]},{"id":"75185f9657753f4b61dabb47c9540124","title":"Episode 3: Productivity and Preaching - An Interview with Rev. Chad Brooks","url":"https://artofthesermon.fireside.fm/3","content_text":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!\n\nGuest: Rev. Chad Brooks – Pastor at Foundry in Monroe, LA; Host of The Productive Pastor Podcast and Co-Host of The Threshing Floor Podcast\nGeneral Topic: Productivity and Preaching\n\nIntroduction to Chad, his ministry, and his church plant (1:02)\nPhilosophy and approach to worship and preaching (3:29)\nHow preaching fits into the larger worship service (4:51)\nFocusing the sermon (6:30)\nStory behind The Productive Pastor Podcast (7:34)\nSecret to staying on top of the challenges and demands of ministry (9:19)\nPreaching productivity challenges and solutions (11:54)\nChad’s sermon preparation process (14:30)\nThoughts on delivery style and length (17:46)\nUsing Evernote for collecting and organizing material (24:29)\nChad’s toughest and favorite preaching experiences (27:37)\nImpactful preachers/communicators in Chad’s life (30:06)\nInfluential Books (32:59)\nHow to follow Chad (34:29)\n\nLinks to things mentioned in the episode\nThe Productive Pastor Podcast\n- Episode on Chad’s process for reading notes and cataloging\nThe Threshing Floor Podcast\nPreaching Rocket\nEvernote\nTEDx Talk by Aaron Draplin (with use of slides as Chad describes)\nNancy Duarte on Amazon\nCommunicating for Change - Andy Stanley\nWe Speak Because We Have First Been Spoken: A \"Grammar\" of the Preaching Life - Michael Pasquarello III\nNarrative Reading, Narrative Preaching: Reuniting New Testament Interpretation and Proclamation - Michael Pasquarello III and Joel B. Green (editors)\n\nReaching out to our guest\nRevChadBrooks.com\n@revchadbrooks on Twitter\nRevChadBrooks on Facebook\nRevChadBrooks on Instagram\nWeAreFoundry.com\n\nConnect with the Show\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon\n\nComment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.","content_html":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!
\n\nGuest: Rev. Chad Brooks – Pastor at Foundry in Monroe, LA; Host of The Productive Pastor Podcast and Co-Host of The Threshing Floor Podcast
\nGeneral Topic: Productivity and Preaching
Introduction to Chad, his ministry, and his church plant (1:02)
\nPhilosophy and approach to worship and preaching (3:29)
\nHow preaching fits into the larger worship service (4:51)
\nFocusing the sermon (6:30)
\nStory behind The Productive Pastor Podcast (7:34)
\nSecret to staying on top of the challenges and demands of ministry (9:19)
\nPreaching productivity challenges and solutions (11:54)
\nChad’s sermon preparation process (14:30)
\nThoughts on delivery style and length (17:46)
\nUsing Evernote for collecting and organizing material (24:29)
\nChad’s toughest and favorite preaching experiences (27:37)
\nImpactful preachers/communicators in Chad’s life (30:06)
\nInfluential Books (32:59)
\nHow to follow Chad (34:29)
Links to things mentioned in the episode
\nThe Productive Pastor Podcast
\n- Episode on Chad’s process for reading notes and cataloging
\nThe Threshing Floor Podcast
\nPreaching Rocket
\nEvernote
\nTEDx Talk by Aaron Draplin (with use of slides as Chad describes)
\nNancy Duarte on Amazon
\nCommunicating for Change - Andy Stanley
\nWe Speak Because We Have First Been Spoken: A "Grammar" of the Preaching Life - Michael Pasquarello III
\nNarrative Reading, Narrative Preaching: Reuniting New Testament Interpretation and Proclamation - Michael Pasquarello III and Joel B. Green (editors)
Reaching out to our guest
\nRevChadBrooks.com
\n@revchadbrooks on Twitter
\nRevChadBrooks on Facebook
\nRevChadBrooks on Instagram
\nWeAreFoundry.com
Connect with the Show
\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:
\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon
\nTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon
\nInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon
Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com
\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com
\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.
","summary":"Rev. Chad Brooks joins us for a conversation about productivity and the practice of preaching. Chad is a church planter and host of two podcasts of his own-- The Productive Pastor and The Threshing Floor.","date_published":"2015-10-26T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/39cd575d-7d77-45e3-8780-b38a59460e32/e0ea481b-77f3-4221-a9d6-cc19c508d1e3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35255003,"duration_in_seconds":2178}]},{"id":"13b389fa8efc798c37a2758bf9a74b6b","title":"Episode 2: The Discipline of Writing","url":"https://artofthesermon.fireside.fm/2","content_text":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!\n\nHow this new show works (0:18)\nReflecting on the conversation with Rev. Magrey deVega (1:40)\nThe phrase “both here and not yet” in the season of Advent (2:59)\nGiving Advent the time, space, and importance it deserves (4:49)\nDeleted Scene: What Magrey learned from spending a week with Eugene Peterson (7:08)\nThe Discipline of Writing (12:41)\n“If writing seems hard—it’s because it is hard” – William Zinsser (15:12)\n\nLinks to things mentioned in the episode\nAwaiting the Already: An Advent Journey Through the Gospels - Magrey deVega\nDefining Grace Blog Post: “Hard is Ok”\n\nConnect with the Show\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon\n\nComment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.","content_html":"Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!
\n\nHow this new show works (0:18)
\nReflecting on the conversation with Rev. Magrey deVega (1:40)
\nThe phrase “both here and not yet” in the season of Advent (2:59)
\nGiving Advent the time, space, and importance it deserves (4:49)
\nDeleted Scene: What Magrey learned from spending a week with Eugene Peterson (7:08)
\nThe Discipline of Writing (12:41)
\n“If writing seems hard—it’s because it is hard” – William Zinsser (15:12)
Links to things mentioned in the episode
\nAwaiting the Already: An Advent Journey Through the Gospels - Magrey deVega
\nDefining Grace Blog Post: “Hard is Ok”
Connect with the Show
\nI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:
\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon
\nTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon
\nInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon
Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com
\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com
\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.
","summary":"We reflect and build on our conversation with Rev Magrey deVega. In a deleted scene, we hear what Margey learned from spending a week with Eugene Peterson.","date_published":"2015-10-26T13:30:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/39cd575d-7d77-45e3-8780-b38a59460e32/a2dc4b84-ba18-4123-ada8-a92ccd28a7df.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18672297,"duration_in_seconds":1142}]},{"id":"64e6a08f0a247a4918a4305f6d15fc0b","title":"Episode 1: The Blessing and Challenge of Preaching Advent - An Interview with Rev. Magrey deVega","url":"https://artofthesermon.fireside.fm/1","content_text":"Thanks for checking out the very first episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!\n\nGuest: Rev. Magrey deVega - Senior Pastor at Hyde Park UMC in Tampa, FL\nTopic: The Blessing and Challenge of Preaching Advent\n\nIntroduction to Magrey and his ministry (2:37)\nMagrey’s appointment to Hyde Park UMC (3:38)\nThe ministry and context of Hyde Park UMC (5:13)\nPhilosophy and approach to preaching (7:45)\nHow Magrey keeps on top of the pulse on the congregation (9:42)\nMagrey’s new book on Advent (12:19)\nAdvent as a special season (18:25)\nChallenge of preaching Advent/Christmas Eve (20:01)\nSermon planning for Advent/Christmas Eve (22:25)\nKeeping Advent fresh (24:49)\nFavorite Preaching Experiences (27:30)\nImpactful preachers/communicators in Magrey’s life (28:58)\nInfluential Books (31:40)\nHow to follow Magrey (33:47)\n\nReaching out to our guestMdevega[at]HydeParkUMC[dot]org\n@mdevega on Twitter\nMagrey deVega on Facebook\nHydeParkUMC.org\n\nConnect with the ShowI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon\nInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon\n\nComment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.Links:\"Awaiting the Already: An Advent Journey Through the Gospels\" by Magrey deVega\"Under the Unpredictable Plant: An Exploration in Vocational Holiness\" by Eugene Peterson\"The Witness of Preaching, Second Edition\" by Thomas G. Long\"What Shall We Say?: Evil, Suffering, and the Crisis of Faith\" by Thomas G. LongFestival of Homiletics","content_html":"Thanks for checking out the very first episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!
\n\nGuest: Rev. Magrey deVega - Senior Pastor at Hyde Park UMC in Tampa, FL
\nTopic: The Blessing and Challenge of Preaching Advent
Introduction to Magrey and his ministry (2:37)
\nMagrey’s appointment to Hyde Park UMC (3:38)
\nThe ministry and context of Hyde Park UMC (5:13)
\nPhilosophy and approach to preaching (7:45)
\nHow Magrey keeps on top of the pulse on the congregation (9:42)
\nMagrey’s new book on Advent (12:19)
\nAdvent as a special season (18:25)
\nChallenge of preaching Advent/Christmas Eve (20:01)
\nSermon planning for Advent/Christmas Eve (22:25)
\nKeeping Advent fresh (24:49)
\nFavorite Preaching Experiences (27:30)
\nImpactful preachers/communicators in Magrey’s life (28:58)
\nInfluential Books (31:40)
\nHow to follow Magrey (33:47)
Reaching out to our guest
Mdevega[at]HydeParkUMC[dot]org
\n@mdevega on Twitter
\nMagrey deVega on Facebook
\nHydeParkUMC.org
Connect with the Show
I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:
\nFacebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon
\nTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon
\nInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon
Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com
\n\nArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com
\n\nDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.
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