Episode 37: Politics and the Pulpit - An Interview with Rev. Jim Harnish

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: Rev. Jim Harnish, author and retired United Methodist pastor General Topic: Politics and Preaching Introduction to Jim Harnish (0:59) Thanks to Jim (2:26) Philosophy of preaching (3:19) Relationship of politics and preaching (4:48) Should we look for political parallels? (12:38) Sensitivity to how messages are received (15:51) Importance of personal relationships (19:38) Presenting all sides (21:44) Planting seeds of unity (25:55) Personal outlets and practices (29:24) Challenging preaching experiences (32:02) Impactful communicators (35:14) Recommended books and resources (37:40) How to follow Jim (39:57) Reaching out to our guest JimHarnish.org (Jim&#39;s blog) Next Episode arrives April 20, 2017! 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:Jim Harnish | FaithMatters: Reflections on Life and FaithJim Harnish on AmazonHyde Park United Methodist ChurchInstitute of Preaching | Duke Divinity SchoolPresident Trump, you could make things a little easier for preachers – Baptist News GlobalRev. James HowellYou Only Have To Die by Jim HarnishHarry Emerson Fosdick<a title="William Sloane Coffin" rel="nofollow"...