Episode 15: (re)Aligning With God - An Interview with Dr. Brian Russell

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! Guest: Dr. Brian Russell – Professor of Biblical studies and Dean of the School of Urban Ministries at Asbury Theological Seminary, Writer, and Speaker General Topic: Reading Scripture as a Whole for Church and World Introduction to Brian and his work (0:40) The ultimate compliment (3:17) Philosophy and approach to preaching (4:40) Practical steps for reading Scripture (5:45) Philosophy for reading Scripture (9:56) When Bible reading becomes dry (16:08) Incorporating the whole narrative (18:13) Parallels in the Old Testament with today’s world (20:38) Toughest and favorite preaching experiences (26:14) Impactful preachers and communicators (29:19) Influential books (34:21) How to follow Brian (35:22) Reaching out to our guest BrianRussell.org Next Episode arrives May 19, 2016! More from the conversation with Dr. Brian Russell. 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: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure 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