Episode 51: Preparing for and Preaching Advent - An Interview with Rev. Katie Z. Dawson

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! Guest: Rev. Katie Z. Dawson - Lead Pastor, Immanuel United Methodist Church (Des Moines, IA) General Topic: Advent Introduction to Katie (2:09) Philosophy of preaching (3:54) Current events and preaching (4:54) Advent planning and preparation (7:03) Planning chronologically (9:19) Getting in the Advent spirit (11:07) Katie&#39;s ideal schedule (13:12) Opportunities and challenges of preaching advent (16:33) Keeping Advent fresh (18:05) All Earth is Waiting - Katie&#39;s new Advent book (19:30) Advent is about the future too (23:46) Most challenging communication experience (26:03) Easter or Christmas Eve (27:29) Impactful communicators (28:51) Recommended books and resources (29:36) How to follow Katie (31:17) Reaching out to our guest SalvagedFaith.com (Katie&#39;s blog) @PastorKatie (Twitter) Next Episode arrives November 16, 2017! An interview with Andrew Root - Author, Theologian, and Professor at Luther Seminary (St. Paul, MN) 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:Salvaged Faith (Katie's Blog)All Earth Is Waiting by Katie Z. DawsonAll Earth Is Waiting: Devotions for the Season by Katie Z. DawsonImmanuel United Methodist ChurchDivinity School | Vanderbilt UniversityArt of the Sermon Episode 1: The Blessing and Challenge of Preaching Advent - An Interview with Rev. Magrey deVega<a title="Songs for...