Art of the Sermon

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: Clay Scroggins - Lead Pastor of Buckhead Church (Atlanta, GA)Intro to Clay Scroggins (0:45) Philosophy of preaching (3:56) Role of preaching in pastoral duties and identity (5:17) Preaching when you’re not the senior leader (7:43) How to Lead in a World of Distraction (12:26) Diagnosing distractions (14:32) Distraction and preaching (20:50) Preaching versus self-help talks (24:08) Favorite and/or most challenging preaching experience (30:23) Christmas Eve or Easter (31:23) Impactful communicators (31:57) Recommended resources (32:35) Connecting with Clay (33:50)Reaching out to our guest @clayscroggins (Twitter) @clayscroggins (Instagram) @ClayScrogginsAuthor (Facebook) ClayScroggins.com (Website)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/ArtOfTheSermonComment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.comArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.comDisclosure 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:Clay ScrogginsBuckhead ChurchNorth Point MinistriesAndy StanleyRev. Olu Brown on Art of the Sermon<a...

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!Topic: Permission to Go Short This AdventConnect 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:Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermonTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermonInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermonComment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.comArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.comDisclosure 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.

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! Topic: Responding to Negative Feedback Michael Bierut and negative feedback (0:09) Michael&#39;s response (1:52) Acknowledge that the feedback is heard (2:38) Give a window into the intention (3:37) Be realistic about next steps (4:29) Offer positive reinforcement (5:17) Create a space for unity (6:23) Bonus tip: no one gets a full page (7:12) Next Episode arrives November 15, 2018! 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: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

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! Topic: Inside Out - A sermon based on the concepts in Simon Sinek&#39;s &quot;Start With Why&quot; 3 Year Anniversary (0:09) Intro to &quot;Inside Out&quot; (0:52) Is Pepsi ok? (4:47) Power of Coca-Cola (12:26) Start with why (14:25) The call of Jeremiah (22:21) Adapted golden circle (23:57) What happens when we sin? (28:59) Application to organizations (31:34) Greatest commandments as expressions of identity (33:47) World Communion Sunday (35:12) Next Episode arrives November 1, 2018! 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:Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action | TED TalkStart with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek

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: Abby Norman - Pastor of New Hope United Methodist Church (Atlanta, GA) Intro to Abby Norman (0:41) Abby&#39;s story (2:09) Why is preaching important when you have influence elsewhere? (9:21) What is foundational to Abby&#39;s preaching (13:31) How preaching fits into Abby&#39;s pastoral identity and vocation (18:14) Choosing sermon topics (19:49) Evolution in Abby&#39;s preaching (21:41) Leaving the manuscript behind (26:14) Favorite and most challenging preaching experience (29:19) Christmas Eve or Easter (32:12) Impactful communicators (34:05) Recommended resources (38:32) Connecting with Abby (40:32) Reaching out to our guest @AbbyNormanSays (Twitter) @AbbyNormanSays (Instagram) @AbbyNormanSays (Facebook) AbbyNorman.net (Website) Next Episode arrives October 18! 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:Abby NormanNew Hope UMCChurch Planting 6: The Woman At The Pulpit by StartUp from Gimlet MediaChurch ClarityRev. Dr. Ted SmithBarbara Brown TaylorMary Moore | Ball State UniversityJennifer Talbert<a title="Jen Hatmaker" rel="nofollow"...

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!Topic: Overcoming Anxiety in Sermon Planning and WritingThe anxiety of planning and writing sermons (0:10)Plan ahead (2:49)Match your planning to your personality (4:05)Focused time (6:22)Personal devotion and writing time (8:23)Capture ideas that capture you (10:10)Listen to your community (11:40)Remember God's faithfulness (13:12)Wrap up (14:56)Next episode arrives October 4, 2018!An interview with Abby Norman, Pastor at New Hope UMC (Atlanta, GA) and recently featured on the Start Up PodcastConnect 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:Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermonTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermonInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermonComment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.comArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.comDisclosure 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.&nbsp;Defining Grace&nbsp;is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.Links:Nadia Bolz-WeberCNLP 173: Craig Groeschel Deconstructs His Approach to Preaching, Leadership, Success, The Future and MoreA Focus on DistractionEvernoteGoogle FormsSurveyMonkey

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! Topic: The 3 Arcs Welcome back (0:10) Narrative Arc (3:28) Emotional Arc (8:05) Rhythmic Arc (14:30) Arcs across series (18:44) Next episode arrives September 20, 2018! 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:Launch PodcastMike Birbiglia: My Girlfriend's BoyfriendAmos Lee - Running Out Of TimeJim Gaffigan

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: Austin Channing Brown - Author, writer, and speaker Introduction to Austin (0:35) How and why Austin started work in racial reconciliation (3:52) Why &quot;I&#39;m Still Here&quot; is a memoir (9:12) The importance and uniqueness of the voice of Black women (12:13) Helpful and unhelpful ways to lead conversations on race (16:12) Why some people of color turn down opportunities to teach or lead discussions (21:39) Natural communication takes hard work (28:58) How Austin curates her stories (31:04) Austin&#39;s growing edges (34:54) Most challenging project (37:18) Impactful communicators (38:19) Recommended resources (39:51) How to follow Austin (41:07) Reaching out to our guest @austinchanning (Twitter) @austinchanning (Instagram) @austinchanningbrown (Facebook) AustinChanning.com (Austin&#39;s website) Art of the Sermon is going on a short break and will return in Fall 2018 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: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 Coates<a title="For colored girls who have considered suicide/When the rainbow is enuf by Ntozake Shange" rel="nofollow"

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!Topic: Better Church AnnouncementsImportant Announcement (0:09)Church Announcements (4:12)Use more channels (5:39)Make the channels valuable (6:18)Focus on the point, mission, or vision (7:10)Tell a story (8:41)Cut the details (9:24)Clear call to action (10:25)Consider the context (12:14)Target specialized announcements (13:12)Strategy and policies (14:06)Worksheets or templates (15:01)Next Episode arrives May 17, 2018!An interview with Austin Channing Brown, Author and SpeakerConnect 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:Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermonTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermonInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermonComment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.comArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.comDisclosure 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.&nbsp;Defining Grace&nbsp;is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.Links:Defining GraceBetter Church Announcements - Defining Grace

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!Topic: Secrets of a Top 5 TED TalkIntro (0:13)Feeling comfortable (1:41)But not too comfortable (4:09)Passion plus familiarity (5:50)Focus on the "why" of what you're saying (7:19)Make a connection with the room (9:15)Being vulnerable (10:55)But not too vulnerable (12:38)Next Episode arrives May 3, 2018!Connect 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:Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermonTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermonInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermonComment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.comArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.comDisclosure 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.&nbsp;Defining Grace&nbsp;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

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. Matt Miofsky - Lead Pastor of The Gathering (St. Louis, MO) Assessing preaching success and failure (0:32) Success goes to the head, failure to the heart (3:47) Preaching hard things (9:22) Most challenging preaching experience (16:13) Christmas Eve or Easter (17:14) Impactful communicators (18:36) Recommended resources (22:21) How to follow Matt (25:05) Reaching out to our guest @mmiofksy (Twitter) @mmiofksy (Instagram) @miofksy (Facebook) GatheringNow.org (Church website) Next Episode arrives April 19, 2018! 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:The GatheringMatt Miofsky's booksTim KellerHarvard Business ReviewGrant by Ron ChernowErwin McManusAdam HamiltonJacob ArmstrongOlu BrownThe Gathering on Apple Podcasts

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. Matt Miofsky - Lead Pastor of The Gathering (St. Louis, MO)Introduction to Matt (0:35)Why The Gathering grew early (3:26)Philosophy of preaching (8:20)The future of preaching (12:01)Where preaching falls in Matt's priorities (17:21)Act your size (19:05)Reaching out to our guest@mmiofksy (Twitter)@mmiofksy (Instagram)@miofksy (Facebook)GatheringNow.org (Church website)Next Episode arrives April 5, 2018!More with Rev. Matt Miofsky, Lead Pastor of The Gathering (St. Louis, MO)Connect 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:Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermonTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermonInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermonComment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.comArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.comDisclosure 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.&nbsp;Defining Grace&nbsp;is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.Links:The GatheringMatt Miofsky's booksCandler School of Theology | Emory University | Atlanta, GATop 25 Fastest Growing Large United Methodist Churches, 2018 Edition6 Sermon Myths We Need to Bust by Carey Nieuwhof

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: David Van Biema - Author, Former Head Religion Writer for Time Introduction to David (1:22) Writing about prayer (2:35) Philosophy of communication (3:33) The history and rediscovery of the Prayer Wheel (4:32) Using the Prayer Wheel as a preaching tool (9:35) Decoding the Wheel (10:55) Historical development (14:05) Reverse engineering a medieval tool (17:51) Why was the Wheel lost? (19:56) Interactivity in prayer (22:07) Why the Prayer Wheel is helpful today (23:55) Why the Psalms still resonate (27:29) Honoring the Psalms as both Jewish and Christian texts (30:18) Most challenging communication experience (34:42) Impactful communicators (35:43) Recommended resources (37:34) How to follow David (39:01) Reaching out to our guest @DavidHVB (Facebook) The Prayer Wheel (Facebook Group) Next Episode arrives March 15, 2018! An interview with Rev. Matt Miofsky, Lead Pastor of The Gathering (St. Louis, MO) 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:The Prayer Wheel: A Daily Guide to Renewing Your Faith with a Rediscovered Spiritual Practice by Patton Dodd, Jana Riess, David Van BiemaTIME Mother Teresa at 100: The Life and Works of a Modern Saint by Richard Lacayo, David Van Biema, Editors of Time MagazineNo dice required: A medieval prayer wheel surfaces, but how it was used is anyone's guess - Religion News Service<a title="Les Enluminures Medieval Art"...

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. Justin Coleman - Lead Pastor, University United Methodist Church (Chapel Hill, NC) Introduction to Justin (0:47) Philosophy of communication (3:40) Justin&#39;s background (7:40) Cross-racial ministry (10:55) The role preaching played in Justin&#39;s call to ministry (14:48) How preaching fits into Justin&#39;s identity and role as a pastor (16:38) Preaching as a tool for vision and leadership (20:32) How Justin begins every sermon (26:01) Most challenging preaching experience (29:34) Easter or Christmas Eve (34:09) Impactful communicators (36:46) Recommended resources (39:49) How to follow Justin (42:08) Reaching out to our guest @RevColeman (Twitter) @justin.coleman7 (Facebook) UniversityUMC.church (Justin&#39;s church website) Next Episode arrives March 1, 2018! An interview with David Van Biema, Author and former head religion writer for Time 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:University UMC - Chapel Hill, NCUnited Methodist Publishing HouseDuke Divinity SchoolMike SlaughterGinghamsburg ChurchZan Wesley Holmes, Jr.St. Luke Community United Methodist ChurchSMU Perkins School of TheologyRev. William Lawson<a title="Gardner C. Taylor"...

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: Robert Carnes - Author, Managing Editor for the Orange Group (Atlanta, GA) General Topic: Elements for Storytelling Introduction to Robert (0:32) Philosophy of communication (5:07) The Original Storyteller (6:45) Why storytelling is important (10:03) Why the recent focus on story? (13:18) Context is key (15:50) The missing element in many &quot;church&quot; stories (19:25) Authentic resolution (23:16) Guarding against manipulation (25:36) Most challenging project (29:43) Easter or Christmas Eve (31:51) Impactful communicators (32:30) Recommended resources (34:09) How to follow Robert (36:06) Reaching out to our guest JamRobCar.com (Robert&#39;s website) OriginalStoryteller.com (The book&#39;s website) @JamRobCar (Facebook) @JamRobCar (Twitter) @JamRobCar (Instagram) Next Episode arrives February 15, 2018! An interview with Rev. Justin Coleman, Lead Pastor at University United Methodist Church (Chapel Hill, NC) 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:Robert Carnes' WebsiteThe Original Storyteller WebsiteThe Original Storyteller: Become a Better Storyteller in 30 Days by Robert CarnesThink OrangeMake-A-Wish® GeorgiaChurch Marketing SucksChurchMag<a title="Sunday Magazine"...

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! Topic: Choosing How to Begin Sermons Introduction (0:13) 1 - Compelling preachers are interesting—even when the content is not (3:41) 2 - Recaps and small talk don’t have to be ad-libbed (4:58) 3 - The beginning of a sermon can be used to communicate priorities (6:03) 4 - Consider the context of the entire service (7:03) 5 - Consider the context of your relationship with the congregation (9:07) Wrap up (10:36) Next Episode arrives February 1, 2018! An interview with Robert Carnes - Author, Managing Editor for the Orange Group (Atlanta, GA) 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:Andy Stanley Sermon PodcastAdam Hamilton Sermon PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryTED: Ideas worth spreadingBreaking the First Rule of Preaching - Defining Grace

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: Brent Gambrell - Author, President of Brent Gambrell Ministries (Nashville, TN) General Topic: Living for Another Introduction to Brent (1:02) Call to traveling preaching (4:21) Philosophy of preaching (7:15) Connecting to your listeners (8:52) Inspiration for &quot;Living for Another&quot; (11:49) Why we still miss &quot;one another&quot; (16:14) Why self-help isn&#39;t helpful (19:34) Self-care (23:15) Brent&#39;s love for Barnabas (25:46) Favorite and most challenging preaching experience (29:03) Easter or Christmas Eve (30:21) Impactful communicators (31:12) Recommended resources (32:41) How to follow Brent (33:57) Reaching out to our guest BrentGambrellMinisstries.com (Brent&#39;s website) @BrentGambrell (Facebook) Next Episode arrives January 18, 2018! Breaking the First Rule of Preaching 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:Brent Gambrell MinistriesLiving for Another: More of Others, Less of You by Brent GambrellRichard RossLouis CK — Everything Is Amazing And Nobody Is Happy - YouTubeBilly Graham Evangelistic AssociationWhen Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself by Steve Corbett, Brian Fikkert, John Perkins, David Platt<a title="A Man After God&#39;s Own Heart by Jim George" rel="nofollow"...

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! In 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! On 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. Hint, hint: It would also be a perfect episode to share with friends or colleagues who have yet to listen! Finally, 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. Intro (1:09) Carey Nieuwhof - Preaching as leadership (2:17) Adam Hamilton - Preaching that connects with the non-religious (5:08) Jorge Acevedo - The benefits of team sermon planning (8:37) Sophia Agtarap - Finding the right voices to speak (12:32) Olu Brown - Building a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive congregation (15:46) Alisha Gordon - The fatherless of Scripture and single mothers (18:25) Dalton Rushing - Preaching when you&#39;re not feeling it (21:12) Narcie Jeter - Self care and learning to really trust God (24:15) Ryan O&#39;Neal - Guiding principles for creative work (27:51) Brad Montague - The enduring power of hope (31:17) Next Episode arrives January 4, 2018! An interview with Brent Gambrell, author and President of Brent Gambrell Ministries (Nashville, TN) 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:50: Preaching as Leadership - An Interview with Carey Nieuwhof41: Preaching with Purpose - An Interview with Rev. Adam Hamilton31: Team Sermon Preparation - An Interview with Rev. Jorge Acevedo47: The Power of Public Theology - An Interview

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: Ryan O&#39;Neal, Songwriter and Musician (Sleeping At Last) General Topic: Songwriting and the Art of Christmas Introduction to Ryan (1:59) Philosophy of songwriting (5:58) Ryan&#39;s relationship with faith and the Church (8:59) The Enneagram Project and Ryan&#39;s podcast (12:09) Keeping up with the work (14:26) Creative patterns and disciplines (20:44) Artistry and clarity (24:20) Christmas through the eyes of an artist (28:29) Christmas music (31:43) Introduction to &quot;Snow&quot; (36:04) Favorite and most challenging project (39:43) Impactful musicians and communicators (41:37) Recommended resources (42:57) How to follow Ryan (45:14) &quot;Snow&quot; by Sleeping At Last (45:49) Reaching out to our guest SleepingAtLast.com Sleeping At Last on Spotify @SleepingAtLast (Twitter) @SleepingAtLast (Instagram) @SleepingAtLast (Facebook) Next Episode arrives December 21, 2017! 2017 Year in Review! 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:Sleeping At LastLove, Joy, Creativity, and Space Jam - An Interview with Brad MontagueAtlas: Year Two — Sleeping At LastA Pep Talk from Kid President to YouBilly CorganEnneagram of Personality<a title="Enneagram Begins Now! — Sleeping At Last" rel="nofollow"...

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: Andrew Root - Author, Theologian, and Professor at Luther Seminary (St. Paul, MN) General Topic: The Grace of Dogs Introduction to Andy (2:01) Youth and Family Ministry (2:45) Philosophy of preaching (3:58) Inspiration for &quot;The Grace of Dogs&quot; (6:32) Why are dogs so unique? (10:52) Sidebar on cats (13:47) Dogs and children (14:38) The story behind the title (19:35) Dogs remind us of our humanity (21:32) The struggle to write this book (26:02) Most challenging communication experience (30:43) Easter or Christmas Eve (32:37) Impactful communicators (35:11) Recommended resources (36:40) How to follow Andy (38:16) Reaching out to our guest AndrewRoot.org (Andy&#39;s website) @RootAndrew (Twitter) Next Episode arrives December 7, 2017! An interview with Ryan O&#39;Neal, Songwriter and Musician (Sleeping At Last) 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:The Grace of Dogs: A Boy, a Black Lab, and a Father's Search for the Canine Soul by Andrew RootDr. Andrew Root's WebsiteAndrew Root - Faculty - Luther SeminaryMichael Tomasello | Duke Psychology &amp; NeuroscienceEmmanuel LevinasFaith Formation in a Secular Age: Responding to the Church's Obsession with Youthfulness by...

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...

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: Carey Nieuwhof - Podcaster, Author, and Pastor of Connexus Church (Barrie, Ontario) General Topic: Preaching as Leadership Introduction to Carey (2:37) Philosophy of preaching (6:15) Passion for leadership (11:14) Communication and leadership (15:25) Preaching as an act of leadership (17:03) Selecting sermon topics (22:32) Sharing the pulpit with Andy Stanley (26:21) Listening to other preachers (28:31) Sermon preparation and follow-up (32:27) Favorite and challenging preaching experiences (39:27) Easter or Christmas Eve (40:50) Impactful communicators (42:01) Recommended books and resources (44:59) How to follow Carey (46:52) Reaching out to our guest CareyNieuhwof.com @cnieuwhof (Twitter) @careynieuwhof (Instagram) @cnieuwhof (Facebook) Next Episode arrives November 2, 2017! An interview with Rev. Katie Z. Dawson - Lead Pastor, Immanuel United Methodist Church (Des Moines, IA) 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:Carey Nieuwhof's Website and BlogThe Carey Nieuwhof Leadership PodcastCanadian Church Leader's PodcastConnexus ChurchNorth Point Community ChurchAndy Stanley<a title="The Problem of God: Answering a Skeptic&#39;s Challenges to Christianity by Mark Clark, Larry Osborne" rel="nofollow"...

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. Dalton Rushing - Senior Pastor, Decatur First United Methodist Church (Decatur, GA) General Topic: Preaching Through a Dry Season Introduction to Dalton (1:57) Dalton&#39;s podcast &quot;On Church&quot; (3:35) Philosophy of preaching (4:55) The dry season (7:36) Preaching hope when you struggle with it (11:20) Not dumping on your congregation (15:08) Season of questioning and doubt (17:39) Responding to brokenness in the world (21:42) Coming out of the dry season (24:09) Favorite preaching experiences (28:47) Easter or Christmas Eve (30:21) Impactful communicators (31:40) Recommended books and resources (34:29) How to follow Dalton (36:23) Reaching out to our guest DaltonRushing.com Dalton[dot]Rushing[at]ngumc[dot]net Next Episode arrives October 19, 2017! An interview with Carey Nieuwhof - Podcaster, Author, and Pastor of Connexus Church (Barrie, Ontario) 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:DaltonRushing.comBirmingham-Southern CollegeCandler School of TheologyDecatur First United Methodist ChurchNorth Decatur United Methodist ChurchOn Church PodcastAOTS 048: Money, Generosity, and Stewardship - An Interview with A.J. ThomasRev. Dr. James HowellFred B....

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: A.J. Thomas, Founder and Director of the Joyful Giving Group General Topic: Money, Generosity, and Stewardship Introduction to A.J. (0:29) Philosophy of preaching (1:33) Talking about money (2:44) Disconnect between money and spirit (4:00) Discomfort when talking about money (5:12) Comfort when talking about money (7:51) Misconceptions about stewardship (9:37) Approaches to stewardship that hurt the cause (11:55) Misusing the spiritual side (13:55) A stewardship pep talk (15:36) A.J.&#39;s unique take on pledges (17:27) Should the pastor know giving levels? (23:48) Joyful Giving Group (27:01) most challenging communication experience (25:24) Easter or Christmas Eve (29:00) Impactful communicators (30:10) Recommended books and resources (31:01) Connecting with A.J. (31:33) Reaching out to our guest JoyfulGivingGroup.com Next Episode arrives October 5, 2017! An interview with Rev. Dalton Rushing, Senior Pastor, Decatur First United Methodist Church (Decatur, GA) 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:Joyful Giving GroupA Spirituality of Fundraising by Henri J.M. Nouwen

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: Sophia Agtarap, Director of Communications for Vanderbilt Divinity School General Topic: Public Theology Introduction to Sophia (0:41) Philosophy of communication (2:24) Being the right person to speak (5:00) Relationship to public theology (6:27) Recent movements and activities (9:21) It can be scary (13:59) Why public theology (16:14) Role of lay people (23:07) Standing with and not just for (27:05) Favorite and challenging communication experiences (30:20) Easter or Christmas Eve (31:01) Impactful communicators (31:56) Recommended books and resources (32:32) How to follow Sophia (35:08) Reaching out to our guest @sophiakris (Twitter) SophiaKristina.com Next Episode arrives September 21, 2017! An interview with A.J. Thomas, Founder and Director of the Joyful Giving Group 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:Sophia Kristina: Communications StrategistThe Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist ChurchRev. Dr. William J. Barber, IIMoral MondaysThe (Not So) United States of America by Andy StanleyAOTS 013: Ministry as a Lay Person - An Interview with Derrick Scott IIIDeaconess and Home Missioner Ministry<a title="USA Today: Sophia Agtarap feels call to bring her faith to the public square" rel="nofollow"...

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: Justin Trapp, Founder of Ministry Pass, Co-Creator of Sermonary General Topic: Sermon Writing and Repurposing Introduction to Justin (0:34) Philosophy of communication (1:53) Justin&#39;s love for preachers (3:35) A picture of sermon preparation (5:46) Sermonary, a new sermon writing tool (8:01) Mechanical versus artistic (13:44) Repurposing sermon content (15:07) Most challenging preaching experience (23:43) Easter or Christmas Eve (24:32) Impactful communicators (24:45) Recommended books and resources (25:35) How to follow Justin (26:13) Reaching out to our guest @justintrapp (Twitter) Sermonary.co Next Episode arrives September 7, 2017! An interview with Sophia Agtarap, Director of Communications for Vanderbilt Divinity School 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:SermonaryMinistry PassEntrepreneurs on Mission PodcastLogos Bible SoftwareYouVersionPodcast: The Productive Pastor7 Ways To Repurpose Your Sermons with Justin Trapp (PCP173)Rev - Transcription, Captions, TranslationUnsplashCanvaLone Star Cowboy Church<a title="MailChimp" rel="nofollow"...

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: Alisha Gordon, Writer and Executive For Spiritual Growth at United Methodist Women General Topic: Single Mothers and the Church Introduction to Alisha (1:30) United Methodist Women (2:15) Philosophy of preaching (4:48) Becoming a preacher (6:44) Single moms and the Church (10:17) Scripture and &quot;the fatherless&quot; (14:08) Finding common ground (16:56) Missed opportunities (20:49) Practical ideas for ministries (23:25) Intersectionality (25:30) Intersectionality resources (30:02) Pop culture recommendations (31:39) Favorite and challenging preaching experiences (36:39) Easter or Christmas Eve (36:53) Impactful communicators (38:02) Recommended books and resources (39:45) How to follow Alisha (41:15) Reaching out to our guest @dstarwriter59 (Twitter) @dstarwriter59 (Instagram) @dstarwriter59 (Snapchat) AlishaGordon.com Next Episode arrives August 17, 2017! An interview with Justin Trapp, Founder of Ministry Pass 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.Sponsored By:Conspiritor Collective: The Conspiritor Collective podcast features interviews with musicians, poets, visual artists and writers who live out their Christian discipleship through artistic witness. Through these conversations we meet new artist friends, learn more about God’s call in their lives and hone our understanding of the craft of artistic Christian witness.Links:Alisha L. Gordon, M.Div.United Methodist WomenAOTS 42: Ministry in a Big City - An Interview with Rev. Olu BrownCandler...

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. Allen Stanton, Pastor at Merritt’s Chapel UMC (Chapel Hill, NC) General Topic: Ministry in Rural Communities Introduction to Allen (1:03) Philosophy of preaching (6:23) Connection to the rural church (10:59) Diversity in the rural church (13:16) Opportunities and challenges of ministry in rural communities (16:37) Fish-out-of-water experiences (18:58) Role of the rural church in the community (23:25) Favorite and challenging preaching experiences (27:54) Easter or Christmas Eve (28:45) Impactful communicators (29:28) Recommended books and resources (30:28) How to follow Allen (31:12) Reaching out to our guest @atstanton (Twitter) MerrittsChapel.org Next Episode arrives August 3, 2017! An interview with Alisha Gordon, Writer and Executive For Spiritual Growth at United Methodist Women 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.Sponsored By:Conspiritor Collective: The Conspiritor Collective podcast features interviews with musicians, poets, visual artists and writers who live out their Christian discipleship through artistic witness. Through these conversations we meet new artist friends, learn more about God’s call in their lives and hone our understanding of the craft of artistic Christian witness.Links:Merritt's Chapel UMCInstitute for Emerging IssuesAOTS 42: Ministry in a Big City - An Interview with Rev. Olu BrownAOTS 025: A Career in Preaching - Part 1 with Bishop Ken CarterAOTS 026: Preaching...

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! General Topic: Discernment and Pop Culture Sermon Illustrations Happy 4th of July! (0:41) Pulpit Fiction Podcast (2:04) Intro to the Minisode Topic (3:01) Step 1: Pray about it (4:21) Step 2: Don’t automatically reject something because it’s messy (4:56) Step 3: Let the stories of Scripture be your guide (5:47) Step 4: Use Philippians 4:8 as a test (6:32) Step 5: Just because it is messy or ambiguous doesn’t mean it’s profound (7:54) Step 6: Understand that the medium matters (9:08) Step 7: Be clear and intentional about why you want to reference something (10:09) Step 8: Are there other options? (11:07) Step 9: Context, context, context (12:04) Wrap up (13:00) Next Episode arrives July 20, 2017! An Interview with Rev. Allen Stanton, Pastor at Merritt’s Chapel UMC (Chapel Hill, NC) 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:When Sermon Illustrations Aren’t “Family Friendly" - Defining Grace Blog PostPulpit Fiction Podcast

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. Olu Brown, Founding and Lead Pastor at Impact Church (Atlanta, GA) General Topic: Ministry in a Big City Introduction to Olu (1:06) Philosophy of preaching (1:50) What brought Olu to Atlanta (2:30) Ministry in a big city (5:47) Preaching in a big city (7:35) Doing church differently (9:03) Making a big city feel smaller (12:13) Worship planning (13:45) Passionate introvert (16:48) Importance of sharing the pulpit (19:02) Favorite and challenging preaching experiences (21:49) Easter or Christmas Eve (22:18) Impactful communicators (22:39) Importance of hard work (24:22) Recommended books and resources (26:24) How to follow Olu (27:57) Reaching out to our guest OluBrown.com (Olu&#39;s website) Next Episode arrives July 6, 2017! When Sermon Illustrations Aren&#39;t &quot;Family Friendly&quot; - An AOTS Minisode 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:Olu Brown's WebsiteImpact ChurchGammon Theological SeminaryEvangelism Summit 2016 - Rev. Olu BrownRev. Lawrence L. YoungGreg GrayLogos Bible SoftwareLeadership Directions from Moses: On the Way to a Promised Land by Olu Brown

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. Adam Hamilton, Founding and Lead Pastor at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection (Leawood, KS) General Topic: Purposeful Preaching Introduction to Adam (1:22) Philosophy of preaching (2:13) Church mission statements (3:30) How Adam&#39;s preaching has evolved (5:48) Categories of sermons (7:21) Adam&#39;s &quot;travel&quot; series (12:24) Young preachers (17:13) Handling distractions (19:43) Two approaches to preaching (25:13) Favorite and challenging preaching experiences (28:39) Recommended resources (32:48) How to follow Adam (35:18) Reaching out to our guest AdamHamilton.org (Adam&#39;s Website) @RevAdamHamiltong (Twitter) @RevAdamHamiltong (Instagram) @PastorAdamHamiltong (Facebook) Next Episode arrives June 15, 2017! An Interview with Rev. Olu Brown, Founding and Senior Pastor at Impact Church (Atlanta, GA) 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:Adam Hamilton's WebsiteChurch of the ResurrectionAdam Hamilton on AmazonMoses: In the Footsteps of the Reluctant Prophet24 Hours That Changed the WorldThe Journey: Walking the Road to BethlehemThe...

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. Chris Abel, Young Adult Pastor at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection (Leawood, KS) General Topic: Young Adult Ministry Introduction to Chris (1:30) Defining &quot;young adult&quot; (4:54) Millennials stereotype (8:12) Philosophy of preaching (10:01) Value of personal invitation (15:02) Where do churches fail? (17:33) Where do churches succeed? (21:15) Tension over worship style (26:13) Cool versus authentic (30:19) Burlap (36:33) Favorite and challenging preaching experiences (37:43) Impactful communicators (39:25) Recommended books and resources (41:02) How to follow Chris (41:39) Reaching out to our guest ChristopherAbel.com (Chris&#39;s Website) @christopherabel (Twitter) @christopherabel (Facebook) @christopherabel (Instagram) Next Episode arrives June 1, 2017! An Interview with Rev. Adam Hamilton, Author and Senior Pastor of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection (Leawood, KS) 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:Christopher AbelChurch of the ResurrectionBurlapThe Gathering (St. Louis)Holy Trinity Brompton ChurchAlphaBishop Robert “Bob” FarrThe Story HoustonBishop Kenneth H. Carter<a title="Fresh...

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. Charley Reeb- Author, Pastor at Pasadena Community Church (St. Petersburg, FL) General Topic: That’ll Preach: 5 Simple Steps to Your Best Sermon Ever Introduction to Charley Reeb (0:42) Philosophy of preaching (2:39) Curse of Knowledge and Imposter Syndrome (4:51) Inspiration for “That’ll Preach” (5:48) Why we forget communication fundamentals (8:22) Charley’s passion for preaching (9:49) Balancing the call to preach with pastoral responsibilities (11:34) Preaching in a Biblically illiterate culture (13:27) Bold, passionate proclamation (15:16) Line between being bold and being authoritarian (21:52) Explosion of inspiration (23:34) Favorite and challenging preaching experiences (26:43) Easter or Christmas Eve (28:13) Impactful communicators (28:55) Recommended books and resources (31:14) How to follow Charley (32:58) Reaching out to our guest [email protected] CharleyReeb.com (Charley&#39;s Website) Next Episode arrives May 18, 2017! An Interview with Rev. Chris Abel, Young Adult Pastor at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection (Leawood, KS) 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:That'll Preach!: 5 Simple Steps to Your Best Sermon Ever by Charley ReebCharleyReeb.com | Pastor and Author Charley ReebPasadena Community ChurchMade to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip Heath, Dan HeathFred B. Craddock<a title="Narrative preaching (New Homiletic)

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! General Topic: Guest Preaching Introduction to the mini-sode (0:10) Guest Preachers Keep Your Voice Fresh (2:19) Guest Preachers Keep Our Perspective Aligned (4:04) Guest Preachers Reveal the Diversity of the Body of Christ (6:04) Guest Preachers Can Help With Unfamiliar Topics (7:40) Guest Preachers Can Help With Difficult Topics (9:00) Effective Regular Guest Preachers Make You Look Good (10:42) Guest Preachers May Actually Help Financially (11:53) Be a Guest Preacher Yourself (13:53) Next Episode arrives May 4, 2017! An interview with Rev. Charley Reeb, Author and Senior Pastor of Pasadena Community Church (Saint Petersburg, FL) 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:8 Ways Guest Preachers Can Enhance Your Ministry - Defining GraceTED Talk Bible Study - Defining Grace

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"...

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: Brad Montague, the creative mind behind Kid President General Topic: The power of love, joy, and creativity Introduction to Brad Montague (0:51) Brad&#39;s love for kids (2:25) Philosophy of communication (5:51) Source of Brad&#39;s hope and joy (9:13) Responding to life&#39;s challenges (13:05) Faith like a child (16:18) Smuggling hope (20:07) Kids&#39; advice on being a better grown up (23:07) What&#39;s your Space Jam? (25:12) Challenging creative experience (32:11) Impactful communicators (35:09) Recommended books and resources (37:44) How to follow Brad (41:00) One more thing! Brad emailed me afterward and said he forgot to mention some friends of his who &quot;help me see God in ways I often forget.&quot; Check out their current project on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCanZUyabsUrhSF8wRz6ADtQ Reaching out to our guest MontagueWorkshop.com @TheBradMontague (Twitter) @BradMontague (Instagram) Next Episode arrives April 6, 2017! An interview with Rev. Jim Harnish, author and retired United Methodist pastor 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:Montague WorkshopKid PresidentMontague Workshop on YouTubeA Balloon's Story.Smuggling Hope.A Pep Talk About a Pep Talk.<a title="The Fred Rogers Company" rel="nofollow"...

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: Kenny Jahng, Church Communications Expert General Topic: The Focus of Church Communications Introduction to Kenny Jahng (0:36) Philosophy of communication (2:10) The #1 question (3:06) Focus on the audience (4:39) Why solo pastors and small churches need social (7:21) Beginning strategy (8:28) Church Butler (14:02) What&#39;s next for digital and social ministry? (17:40) Challenging experience (20:13) Impactful communicators (21:00) Recommended books and resources (21:39) How to follow Kenny (22:21) Reaching out to our guest KennyJahng.com @KennyJahng (Twitter) Next Episode arrives March 16, 2017! An Interview with Brad Montague, the creative mind behind Kid President 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:Church ButlerChurch Butler (UMC Version)Liquid ChurchStoryBrandSeth Godin's BlogDonald Miller (@donaldmiller)Gary Vaynerchuk#AskGaryVeeJab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy Social World by Gary VaynerchukPro Church Podcast with Brady Shearer<a title="The #AskBrady Show...

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. Brian Combs - Pastor at The Haywood Street Congregation (Asheville, NC) General Topic: Including Two-Way Conversation in Sermons Introduction to Brian Combs (0:44) Keeping the focus of the church (4:03) Conversational preaching (7:08) Evolution of Brian’s process (11:39) Brian’s sermon preparation (12:56) Giving everyone a chance to speak (15:17) Encountering tangents (19:00) Reactions in different contexts (22:17) Tips for trying this style (27:39) Challenging preaching experience (29:25) Impactful preacher (32:50) Recommended books and resources (34:22) How to follow Brian (36:20) Reaching out to our guest Haywood Street Congregation @HaywoodStreet (Twitter) Next Episode arrives March 2, 2017! An Interview with Kenny Jahng, church communications expert 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:The Haywood Street Congregation - Asheville, NCHoward ThurmanFred B. CraddockDr. Rob BlackburnPeter J. GomesBarbara Brown TaylorWilliam Sloane Coffin<a title="Frederick Buechner" rel="nofollow"...

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. Narcie Jeter – Lead Pastor, Point Hope UMC (Mt. Pleasant, SC) General Topic: Trusting in God while recovering from cancer surgery Introduction to Narcie Jeter (1:16) The power of meaningful conversation (4:25) Narcie&#39;s story begins (5:44) Diagnosed with brain tumor at age 30 (9:17) The second surgery (10:03) The power of memory (14:36) Wrestling with God and calling (19:38) Encouragement for others who are struggling (22:16) How Narcie is doing now (27:28) Most challenging preaching experience (29:16) Impactful communicators (30:24) Recommended resources (31:32) Connecting with Narcie (32:37) Reaching out to our guest @NarcieJeter (Twitter) @NarcieJeter (Facebook) Narcie&#39;s Blog Next Episode arrives February 16, 2017! An Interview with Rev. Brian Combs - Lead Pastor at The Haywood Street Congregation (Asheville, NC) 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:Blessings on the Journey – Narcie's BlogPoint Hope United Methodist ChurchCandler School of TheologyWinthrop Wesley FoundationGator Wesley FoundationRev. Tim McClendon (Narcie's Father)Barbara Brown TaylorRev. Bridgette Young Ross<a title="Nadia Bolz-Weber"...

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. Eric Huffman – Lead Pastor, The Story (Houston, TX) General Topic: Keeping Preaching Interesting Introduction to Eric Huffman (0:35) The Story in Houston (2:02) What do you mean by interesting? And why? (4:53) Communicating the Gospel (8:20) What makes some preaching boring (9:38) What interests preachers versus their congregations (12:31) Thoughts on &quot;performance&quot; (17:28) Humor in preaching (23:10) Favorite and challenging preaching experiences (26:24) Impactful communicators (30:29) Recommended resources (35:32) Connecting with Eric (38:17) Reaching out to our guest @EricTheStory (Twitter) @PastorEricHuffman (Instagram) @PastorEricHuffman (Facebook) Next Episode arrives February 2, 2017! An Interview with Rev. Narcie Jeter - Lead Pastor at Point Hope UMC (Mt. Pleasant, SC) 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:The Story HoustonSt. Luke's United Methodist Church Houston, TexasLouis CKGeorge CarlinAdam HamiltonRob BellWalter BrueggemannWill WillimonStanley Hauerwas<a title="Mark Driscoll" rel="nofollow"...

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. Jorge Acevedo – Lead Pastor, Grace Church (Cape Coral, FL) General Topic: Team Sermon Preparation Introduction to Jorge Acevedo (0:45) Live preaching across multi-site campuses (3:51) Advantages to team sermon preparation (6:41) Size of the team (12:09) Planning the preaching calendar (15:10) Planning individual sermons (24:06) Team sermon prep for solo pastors (33:39) Recommended Resources (37:47) Connecting with Jorge (39:17) Reaching out to our guest @PastorJAcevedo (Twitter) Next Episode arrives January 19, 2017! An interview with Rev. Eric Huffman, Lead Pastor, The Story (Houston, TX) 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:Grace ChurchDr. Archibald Hart"Forgotten God" by Francis ChanSend Global Missions ConferenceWesley Covenant ServiceReal Ideas ConferenceKen DavisBasecamp"Sent" by Jorge AcevedoAbingdon Press<a title="&quot;A Graceful Life&quot; by Jorge Acevedo and Wes Olds" rel="nofollow"...

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! In 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! On 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. Hint, hint: It would also be a perfect episode to share with friends or colleagues who have yet to listen! Finally, 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. Next Episode arrives January 5, 2017! An interview with Rev. Jorge Acevedo, Lead Pastor, Grace Church (Cape Coral, FL) 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.

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: Jay Kranda- Online Campus Pastor, Saddleback Church; Co-Host of the Social Media Church Podcast General Topic: Online and Social Media Ministry Coffee Talk (1:00) Introduction to Jay Kranda (3:16) Jay’s approach to online ministry (8:38) Unique opportunities in online worship (11:52) Challenges in online worship (14:31) Experiencing preaching online versus offline (18:27) Common social media mistakes for churches (24:52) TVapp.church (29:47) Recommended Resources (32:32) Following and Connecting with Jay (34:11) Reaching out to our guest JayKranda.com @JayKranda (Twitter) Next Episode arrives December 15, 2016! We will celebrate a belated first anniversary of the show and review 2016. 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:Saddleback ChurchSocial Media Church PodcastToddy Cold-BrewTVApp.ChurchJay’s Online Church CourseSearchable.churchCommunity Bible ChurchWestside Family ChurchNorthview Church

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. Melissa Cooper- Director of LECFamily, Program Director for the Life Enrichment Center General Topic: Intergenerational Ministry Introduction to Rev. Melissa Cooper (0:39) Melissa’s approach to preaching (2:42) Intergenerational ministry (7:05) Impact of intergenerational ministry on families (13:06) Planning and creating intergenerational worship (17:59) Tips for making sermons more accessible (28:09) Intergenerate Conference (36:54) Picture Advent (39:08) Recommended Resources (41:10) How to follow Melissa’s work (42:19) Reaching out to our guest LECFamily.org LECFamily (Facebook) @LECFamily (Twitter) @LECFamily (Instagram) Next Episode arrives December 1, 2016! An interview with Rev. Jorge Acevedo, Lead Pastor at Grace Church (Cape Coral, FL) 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:LECFamilyThe Life Enrichment Center (Fruitland Park, FL)AOTS 21 with Adam WeberHolly AllenKara PowellFuller Youth Institute<a title="John Roberto" rel="nofollow"...

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: Kristen Soltis Anderson – Co-Founder of Echelon Insights, Political Contributor to ABC World News, Author, and Co-Host of The Pollsters Podcast General Topic: Understanding and Connecting with Emerging Generations Introduction to Kristen Soltis Anderson (1:01) Insights into Millennials (4:20) Moves toward issue-specific focus (12:50) Communicating with emerging generations (14:41) How Kristen distills information for the soundbite world of TV (19:41) What gives Kristen hope after a tough election season (22:13) Impactful communicators (25:28) Recommended Resources (27:14) Where to see Kristen on election night and how to follow her work (29:02) Reaching out to our guest @ksoltisanderson (Twitter) @ksoltisanderson (Instagram) Next Episode arrives November 17, 2016! An interview with Rev. Melissa Cooper, Director of LECFamily, Program Director for the Life Enrichment Center 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:Echelon Insights@EchelonInsights (Twitter)The Pollsters Podcast"The Selfie Vote" by Kristen Soltis AndersonMost Millennials Resist the ‘Millennial’ Label | Pew Research CenterSnapchatInstagram StoriesThe Upshot Blog<a title="FiveThirtyEight"...

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: Bishop Ken Carter, Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church and President-Elect of the UMC Council of Bishops General Topic: Preaching as a tool for unity The role of preaching in times of conflict (1:11) Wesleyan theology in today&#39;s world (5:30) Preaching in fresh expressions of the Church (7:35) Favorite and most challenging preaching experiences (10:08) Impactful preachers and communicators (12:00) Influential books (13:00) Recommended preachers (15:02) How to follow Bishop Carter&#39;s work (17:35) Reaching out to our guest Bishop[at]FLUMC[dot]org @BishopKenCarter (Twitter) Next Episode arrives November 3, 2016! An interview with Kristen Soltis Anderson, Co-Founder of Echelon Insights and Political Contributor to ABC News 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:Florida Conference of the United Methodist ChurchThe UMC Council of BishopsFresh Expressions Movement in FloridaThis American Life"Poking Holes in the Darkness" by Ken CarterJohn ClaypoolEarnest Campbell<a title="William Sloane Coffin" rel="nofollow"...

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: Bishop Ken Carter, Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church and President-Elect of the UMC Council of BishopsGeneral Topic:&nbsp;The role preaching has played from local pastor to bishopIntroduction to Bishop Carter (1:10)Philosophy and general approach to preaching (3:04)Preaching in the local church (4:39)Adapting sermons to multiple churches (7:33)Finding opportunities to preach while serving as an associate pastor (9:18)How preaching changed while serving a larger church (11:43)Bishop Carter’s sermon preparation process (15:01)Serving as a District Superintendent (19:11)Role of preaching in serving as a bishop (21:13)Role of sermons at Annual Conference/Church Meetings (24:54)Reaching out to our guestBishop[at]FLUMC[dot]org@BishopKenCarter (Twitter)Next Episode arrives October 20, 2016!Part 2 of our interview with&nbsp;Bishop Ken Carter of the Florida Conference of the United Methodist ChurchConnect 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:Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermonTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermonInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermonComment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.comArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.comDisclosure 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.&nbsp;Defining Grace&nbsp;is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.Links:Florida Conference of the United Methodist ChurchThe UMC Council of Bishops"Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World’s Top Minds" by Carmine GalloZan Holmes, Jr.<a...

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: &quot;Science Mike&quot; McHargue General Topic: Finding God in the Waves and the relationship between science, doubt, and the Christian faith Introduction to Mike (0:43) Telling his story in book form (2:09) Mike&#39;s current work (4:05) Making the complicated simple (5:16) The key to connecting with an audience (8:20) Mike&#39;s interest in neuroscience (10:13) Why the church should support science (13:11) How pastors and churches can address the tension between science and faith (13:58) Most asked spiritual questions (17:35) Most asked questions by pastors, church leaders (21:08) Faith struggles as a pastor versus lay members (22:34) Why Mike become a United Methodist (27:04) Most difficult and favorite speaking experience (31:30) Impactful preachers and communicators (32:56) What Mike&#39;s reading right now (34:42) Science recommendations (36:14) How to follow Mike and get information on his book (37:08) Reaching out to our guest MikeMcHargue.com @mikemchargue (Twitter) Science Mike (Facebook) @mikemchargue (Instagram) Next Episode arrives October 6, 2016! An interview with Bishop Ken Carter of the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church 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:Finding God in the Waves by Mike McHargueAsk Science Mike PodcastThe Liturgists PodcastMike on RelevantMike on Storyline<a title="Mike on...

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: Leslie Jordan of All Sons &amp; DaughtersGeneral Topic: Poets &amp; Saints, writing for worship, and her love for the local churchIntroduction to Leslie and All Sons &amp; Daughters (0:45)Love for and work with the local church (2:49)The relationship between pastors and worship leaders (6:52)The story and inspirations behind Poets &amp; Saints (8:39)Leslie's favorite parts of the new album (13:22)Connecting the traditional and modern in worship (17:36)The song "You Are Love and Love Alone" (21:06)Influences (23:39)How to follow All Sons &amp; Daughters (25:21)Reaching out to our guestAllSonsAndDaughters.comNext Episode arrives September 15, 2016!An interview with "Science Mike" McHargueConnect 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:Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermonTwitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermonInstagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermonComment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.comArt of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.comDisclosure 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:All Sons &amp; DaughtersTour DatesPoets &amp; Saints (iTunes)Poets &amp; Saints (Amazon)Poets &amp; Saints – BookPoets &amp; Saints – Participant’s Guide<span class="ql-ui"...

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: Sarah Green Carmichael, Senior Editor at the Harvard Business Review, Host of the HBR Ideacast General Topic: Leading and Communicating as a Woman in Business Introduction to Sarah and her work (0:45) Experiences where gender was front and center (1:37) Speaking authoritatively (3:22) Reactions to Hillary Clinton (6:09) What has surprised Sarah (7:46) What women can uniquely bring (10:50) Leading large organizations (14:03) Female leaders that Sarah admires (15:24) Opportunities for women leaders (16:32) Advice for male colleagues (19:04) Mentoring female employees (21:15) Words of encouragement (23:21) Favorite and most challenging communication experiences (25:00) Impactful communicators in Sarah’s life (26:22) Book recommendations (27:00) How to follow Sarah (27:54) Reaching out to our guest @skgreen (Twitter) Next Episode arrives September 1, 2016! An interview with Leslie Jordan and David Leonard of All Sons &amp; Daughters 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:Harvard Business ReviewHBR IdeacastDan Ariely“Famous quotes, the way a woman would have to say them during a meeting.”Therese Huston on the HBR Ideacast"How Women Decide" by Therese Huston<a title="Margarita Mayo" rel="nofollow"...