Better Preaching Podcast

The conversation with Mark Christian delves into the joy of sermon preparation and how to approach preaching to different audiences. He emphasizes the importance of community and accountability in preaching, and the need to let the text win in the life of a preacher.

In 1977 the 50th anniversary of the North American Christian Convention featured Wayne Smith's sermon on the importance of gospel preaching. Smith contended that preaching is a timeless and essential practice, and that the impact of preaching extends beyond the immediate audience and has a lasting influence. Though spoken nearly fifty years ago, these are timeless truths that bear repeating.

For Patrick Lightfoot sermon delivery is like unwrapping a gift that he has labored to create. While the work is in the preparation, the payoff comes when he gets to preach what God has laid on his heart and see changed lives as a result. In this episode he discusses the rhythm of his sermon preparation.

A decade ago Patrick Lightfoot planted Traverse Christian Church in Windsor, Colorado. In the years since, the congregation has grown to nearly 1,000 people. In this episode Lightfoot talks about his journey to becoming a preacher and the lessons he has learned along the way.

Mark Christian is the Senior Minister at Christ's Church of Oronogo in Oronogo, Missouri. For seventeen years he has preached relatable, expository sermons that move people to action. In addition to preaching at 3,000+ congregants each week, Mark is a frequent speaker at youth conferences throughout the US. In this episode, Mark shares about his calling to ministry and what inspires his preaching.