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Division, tension and conflict has always been part of life in a fallen world, but it feels as if it has only increased over the past years. How can preachers address contentious issues in a gracious yet truthful way? How can we balance the tightrope as we attempt to offering a unifying word to a divided congregation? Drs Matthew Kim and Paul Hoffman offer seven steps towards preaching that  a seven-step model for promoting reconciliation that unifies rather than causes unnecessary division1. The Theological Step: The Sins of Pride and Prejudice2. The Contextual Step: America's Past and Present Reality3. The Personal Step: Facing Our Sin and Acknowledging Our Prejudices4. The Positional Step: We Are Heralds, Not Heart-Changers5. The Methodological Step: A Homiletic for Reconciliation and Unity6. The Practical Step: Pre-Sermon, Mid-Sermon, and Post-Sermon Practices7. The Categorical Step: Biblical Themes and Texts "Preaching has become something of a dreaded task. With self-appointed authorities declaring on social media what pastors should and should not address--and telling people to leave their churches if pastors don't say the supposed right thing--the pastor bears the impossible task of speaking God's Word to a disinterested and divided world. In a day where cultural land mines abound, the preacher can either dismiss the concerns of her congregation as invalid or irrelevant or become a prisoner to the narratives and perspectives of the moment. Kim and Hoffman give us a better way. They excavate a treasury of theological resources to address the chief causes of division and map the terrain of our cultural dynamics and historical context. They teach us to become aware of our own lens as preachers and to rely on the Spirit to breathe the Word of God to the people of God. The result is a stunning, scholarly, current, and critical guide for preachers to take seriously the complexity of preaching in a rapidly changing world."Glenn Packiam Matthew D. Kim (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is professor of practical theology and holder of the Hubert H. and Gladys S. Raborn Chair of Pastoral Leadership at Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University, in Waco, Texas. He previously served as the George F. Bennett Professor of Preaching and Practical Theology, director of the Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching, and director of Mentored Ministry at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is a past president of the Evangelical Homiletics Society and has over twenty years of preaching and teaching experience. Kim has written or edited many books, including Preaching to People in Pain (winner of a Christianity Today 2022 Book Award) and Preaching with Cultural Intelligence (the 2018 Preaching magazine Book of the Year). Paul A. Hoffman (PhD, University of Manchester) is senior pastor of Evangelical Friends Church of Newport, Rhode Island. He serves on the Oversight Board for the Evangelical Friends Church-Eastern Region, is an adjunct professor at Barclay College, and is the author of Reconciling Places: How to Bridge the Chasms in Our Communities. Recommended Resources: Preaching to a Divided Nation: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/preaching-to-a-divided-nation/408810 Ministers of Reconciliation : https://lexhampress.com/product/197409/ministers-of-reconciliation-preaching-on-race-and-the-gospel Matthew Kim Bibliography: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-D.-Kim/author/B001JRVEXA?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Suggested Episodes:Alan Stoddard reflects on lessons learned from Haddon Robinson:  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/11/9/sermon-based-small-groups-alan-stoddard James Travis on maintaining unity in multicultural congregations: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/12/9/episode-78-unity-in-multicultural-churches Eric Cartier on the power of connection: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/1/the-power-of-connection-eric-cartierFor information about our upcoming training events in California and Indiana visit ExpositorsCollective.com The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective

In this episode of Expositors Collective, Mike Neglia and Nick Cady are interviewed by Brian Kelly (Host of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast) to discuss the crucial role of expositional Bible teaching in church planting. With their combined experience as pastors and church planters, Mike and Nick share valuable insights and practical tips on how to effectively communicate the Word of God to a new congregation. They explore the benefits of teaching the Bible in a clear and relevant way, and how it can help build a strong foundation for a thriving church community. Join us as we delve into the power of expositional Bible teaching in church planting and discover how it can transform the lives of believers and non-believers alike.[This episode was originally released on the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast - Subscribe HERE for more specific content for church planters and senders.Resources Mentioned:Cultivate Church Planter Training Videos: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com/resources/cultivate-training-video-series/ Calvary Church Planting Manual : https://cultivatechurchplanting.com/resources/calvary-church-planting-manual/ Danny Ramos "one of the top ten guys in the world" : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/9/4/episode-11-danny-ramos-and-jimmy-robeson-interview

Josh White, pastor of Door of Hope church in Portland, Oregon, speaks with Mike about the necessity of being honest with ourselves and honest about ourselves as we preach the gospel. They speak about the importance of confession, vulnerability and honesty.  “Truth through Personality is our description of real preaching. The truth must come really through the person, not merely over his lips, not merely into his understanding and out through his pen. It must come through his character, his affections, his whole intellectual and moral being. It must come genuinely through him. I think that granting equal intelligence and study, here is the great difference which we feel between two preachers of the Word. The Gospel has come over one of them and reaches us tinged and flavored with his superficial characteristics, belittled with his littleness. The Gospel has come through the other, and we receive it impressed and winged with all the earnestness that there is in him. In the first case the man has been but a printing machine or a trumpet. In the other case he has been a true man and a real messenger of God.”  Phillips Brooks (1835 – 1893) In Stumbling Toward Eternity: Losing and Finding Ourselves in the Cross of Jesus (Multnomah) writer, pastor, and recording artist Josh White offers confessional stories and theological insights as he interprets the pain and trauma of his own past, the complicated “mixture” of the present, and the beautiful uncertainty of the future through the lens of grace. Using crisp and honest prose, White reveals why the most familiar symbol of Christianity—the cross of Jesus—is also the most misunderstood. He shows us why the goal of our desperate existence is not arriving at perfection or success but knowing the crucified Christ. You can purchase it here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/673914/stumbling-toward-eternity-by-josh-white/ Follow Josh on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KTkQA8GYHDdnF85o70VoO?si=t-H3iah3QJWv-HT8iWZijg  Josh White is a speaker, recording artist, writer, and founding pastor of Door of Hope, a thriving church community in the heart of Portland. He has recorded multiple worship albums, including as the frontman of Telecast. Josh has also produced numerous records, including Liz Vice’s first album, There’s a Light. Josh and his wife, Darcy, reside in Portland, Oregon, with their son and daughter.Resources Mentioned: ¿Por Qué No? Taqueria  https://porquenotacos.square.site/HTB Church : https://htb.org/ "Lit" by Mary Karr : https://www.marykarr.com/lit.html Portland Cyclist : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3nMnr8ZirI Recommended Episodes: Rafael Manzaneres - The Power and Danger of Personal Illustrations : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/2/24/zj3d28nijrb4moagh63yp2znkqhijs Armando Garcia - Transparency, Vulnerability and the Pulpit  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/4/17/episode-102-transparency-vulnerability-amp-the-pulpitAttila Nyári - Cultivating Humility : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/4/28/episode-104-cultivating-humility For information about our upcoming training events in Texas and Indiana visit ExpositorsCollective.com The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective

Welcome to Episode 276 of The Expositors Collective Podcast, the show that equips, encourages, and empowers preachers and communicators of God's Word. In today's episode, our host Mike sits down with Terry Michaels, a seasoned Radio DJ and passionate student of the Bible. Terry shares insights on effective communication, the value of diligent study, and the art of preaching to those who are suffering. Stay tuned for an enlightening conversation filled with practical advice and heartfelt wisdom.Segment 1: Communication Lessons from a Radio DJ- Terry Michaels reflects on his time as a Radio DJ and how it shaped his understanding of effective communication.- The importance of clarity, repetition, and knowing your audience in conveying messages effectively.- The role of rhetorical skills in communication versus the mastery of the text of Scripture through diligent study.Segment 2: The Inductive Bible Study Method- Terry's enthusiasm for the Inductive Bible Study method and its impact on his own study and teaching.- A brief overview of the Inductive Bible Study method and its benefits in understanding and applying Scripture.- Terry shares his excitement about covering this module at the upcoming training event hosted by Calvary Austin.Segment 3: Preaching to Those Who Are Suffering- Terry opens up about living with chronic pain and offers valuable advice on preaching to congregations dealing with suffering.- Pitfalls to avoid when addressing suffering and well-intentioned phrases that can unintentionally cause further harm.- How vulnerability and honesty in the pulpit can carry significant weight and make everyone in the congregation feel valued.Segment 4: Closing Thoughts and Takeaways- Terry concludes the interview by emphasizing the importance of listening.- The significance of listening to others, listening to ourselves, and listening to our spouse.- A reminder of the power of attentive and empathetic listening in ministry and personal relationships.Conclusion:Thank you for joining us on Episode 276 of The Expositors Collective Podcast. We hope this insightful conversation with Terry Michaels has provided you with valuable lessons on effective communication, diligent study, and preaching to those who are suffering. Remember to apply these lessons in your own preaching journey and continue to grow as a faithful expositor of God's Word. Stay tuned for more episodes that equip, encourage, and empower you in your preaching ministry.For information about our upcoming training events in Texas and Indiana visit ExpositorsCollective.com The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective

In episode 275, we're excited to have Chris Brown share his insights on the power of storytelling to captivate an audience and highlight the living reality of each passage of Scripture.Chris leads an hour-long workshop focused on using storytelling as a platform to launch your sermons. Through his teaching, you'll discover how to see the Bible through a different filter, giving you 9 unique points of view to better understand and communicate any text.Whether you're already a seasoned storyteller or looking to improve your skills, this episode is for you. Chris promises to provide practical tools and strategies to engage your audience and take them on a journey through the power of story.Don't miss this opportunity to supercharge your storytelling abilities and elevate your preaching to the next level.   Chris Brown has served as a Senior Pastor and Teaching Pastor at North Coast Church since 2004. Prior to that, he was the Campus Pastor at Azusa Pacific University, and then a Youth Pastor in the LA area. As a gifted storyteller and Bible teacher he loves to use his sense of humor and motivational style to help people truly experience all of the grace and mercy that they have been given in order to fall more in love with Jesus.  His life work and ambition is to use his unique gifts and personality to equip people to follow Jesus while building healthy and highly productive teams that serve the local church. Chris lives in Oceanside with his wife Amy and their three children, and tries to fish as much as his schedule will allow.  ( find out more at www.pastorchrisbrown.com ) Recommended Episodes:  Chris Brown's earlier appearance on Expositors Collective: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2023/3/21/you-have-permission-to-be-yourself-with-chris-brown Mike Neglia and Riley Taylor on getting to know yourself and preaching out of your authentic self:  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2023/2/21/exposing-the-word-or-imposing-upon-the-word-riley-taylor-amp-mike-neglia Robert Fergusson "The power of story" https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/2/2/the-power-of-story-robert-fergussonScott Erickson "I'll be your story sherpa"  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/5/11/ill-be-your-story-sherpa-scott-ericksonNick Cady "How to not be boring" https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/1/1/episode-28-how-to-not-be-boring For information about our upcoming training events in Texas and Indiana visit ExpositorsCollective.com The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective

What does faithfulness in the pulpit look like? Rod Carver speaks honestly about his life-verse and the various temptations to unfaithfulness that the preacher faces, and the irreplaceable virtue of faithfulness. In this episode, we explore the topic of faithfulness in the pulpit with Rod Carver, a seasoned preacher at Calvary Chapel of the Coastlands, who shares his insights and personal experiences. Carver emphasizes the importance of faithfulness as a core virtue for preachers and explains how it is demonstrated in their preaching. He cites his own life-verse (1 Corinthians 4:2) as an example of how scripture can inspire and guide preachers in their pursuit of faithfulness.Carver also discusses the various temptations that preachers face, such as the desire for popularity, financial gain, or the temptation to compromise the truth in order to please people. He speaks candidly about his own struggles with these temptations and how he has learned to overcome them.Throughout the conversation, Carver emphasizes that faithfulness in the pulpit is an irreplaceable virtue that cannot be substituted with talent, charisma, or other qualities that may attract a following. He explains that faithfulness is ultimately about honoring God and his Word above all else, and that preachers who are faithful to this calling will be a blessing to their congregations and communities. He also gives some tips on what to do when visiting Austin! “This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.” 1 Corinthians 4:1–2 As Senior Pastor since 1997 Rod Carver graduated from CCU in Biblical Studies with a focus on leadership. Since then he has completed a ThD and pursues opportunities to keep learning and teaching. He has a passion to mentor and encourage younger pastors and missionaries.He is a regular contributor to various websites and is currently working on a book on marriage counseling. Blessed to be called to Corpus Christi Texas, Pastor Rod works with other pastors in the area to affect political and societal change through the proclamation of the Word of God.Recommended Episodes:  Paul LeBoutillier- Self Absorption is the death knell to faithful preaching:   https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/12/6/self-absorption-is-the-death-knell-to-faithful-preaching-with-paul-leboutillierShawn Stone - Speech Impediments, Insecurity and the Holy Spirit : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/7/16/episode-56-speech-impediments-insecurities-and-the-holy-spirit Tucker Maile - Getting your sea legs and finding your own voice: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/10/3/getting-your-sea-legs-and-finding-your-own-voice-with-tucker-maileFor information about our upcoming training events in Texas and Indiana visit ExpositorsCollective.com The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective

About Brian,“I am a sinner saved by grace. I follow Jesus, am a husband, father, and pastor. I currently live in Winnemucca, Nevada where I pastor The Redeemed Church - a relatively new church plant. I also co-host The Redeemed Podcast. One of my greatest passions in life is to study and understand God through His Scriptures. As I grow in my understanding, I am thrilled to help further the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness.”Brian Croteau speaks about how the lives and experiences of members of his congregation and broader community have shaped him as a preacher. From the initial impact of a Christian “biker gang” to the ongoing overlapping lives between him and the church members, Brian knows that he is not independent of their influences, and also his preaching is not into a vacuum, but it is to help build the faith, and strengthen the discipleship of the real life people in front of him. It is important to “sticking to the script” and also listening attentively to the doubts, fears and questions of those to whom he is ministering to. They also speak about the challenges and opportunities of leading musical worship, managing bi-vocational ministry and the seven letters to the seven churches.  “Two things I ask of you, LORD; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, ‘Who is the LORD?’ Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.Proverbs 30:7-9 Listen to the Redeemed Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-redeemed-podcast/id1636947439 https://open.spotify.com/show/7w9Q7AgowCNWdFRKFBwnfk?si=96b69aaa3fc04f97 Recommended Episode Bryan Chapell : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/9/13/pulpit-flourish-vs-pastoral-care-with-bryan-chappell Chuck Smith : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/14/bonus-episode-spirit-anointed-sermon-preparation-chuck-smith   Dan Ewing : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/5/14/respect-the-house-dan-ewingFor information about our upcoming training events in Texas and Indiana visit ExpositorsCollective.com The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective

The question is not “which variety of preaching is best” and then choose from the various genres and sub-genres of preaching options. Some prefer topical sermons, because just like topical ointments, they go right to where the itch is…Others prefer a more narrative approach, since life is one big unfolding story, shouldn’t our sermons include stories, or even be framed as one big story itself? Maybe the autobiographical yet informative Ted talk is the way forward? The real question is “is God’s Word powerful?” And since the answer is yes, we who have opportunity to speak about it in public need only to discover what model of preaching allows the Word to speak the most plainly, most directly - or to put it another way, what form of preaching unleashes God's Word? Since the Bible is God’s very words, and have within themselves His very authority - I believe that expository preaching should be the most consistent offering that we offer unto God and to His peopleWhat is expository preaching? Quite simply it is exposing what is inside the pages of the Bible to the hearers, for all to understand believe and apply.  think of a report who does an expose on a politician or a corporation. She does the work of discovering what is hidden and what previously is unknown, and then she exposes it to the watching world. “I want to tell you the true story of what you may only know the surface of” Not to imply that the scriptures are unknowable, and locked to all but a few experts. It isn't that the main message of scripture is inaccessible, but simple that it is un-accessed by many. (Another example of exposition … maybe the mohler quote?) So what the expositors does, week after week, is go deep into the pages, the themes, the paragraphs and the words of scripture. But what is also happening - is that the expositor is going deep into the Word, and the Word is going deep into the heart of the expositor. “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.” (Hebrews 4:12–13, ESV)Naked and exposed. The expositor is also the exposed one! Such is the power of God’s word and that is why expository preaching is powerful because it is putting people into direct contact with God’s Word. And what does it do? It exposes us. It lays us bare!  τραχηλίζω trachēlizō This is the only time this word is used in the whole Bible. Its used in extra biblical literature to describe when a defendant at a trial is made to face their accusers : a knife was put to their chin so that they would have to meet their gaze, they couldn’t look down in shame, or they couldn’t look away as a way of escaping the consequence of what they did, or the severity of the situation that they are in. It is also used to describe grave face-to-face confrontations of two wrestlers who meet in the middle of the mat. they would grab each other by the throat to start their competition. This is what God’s Word does to us! Now- granted this is very confrontational, and nearly violent language, but I want to highlight it to us right now at the start of this training event. We will be speaking about techniques and approaches for us to expose the meaning of ancient passages and how to help other people grasp the truths… but make no mistake… this truth is grasping you by the throat! You are being held in its gaze! You are laid bare before it. The expositor first and foremost must be exposed. And - after that takes place in our personal study, then we are ready for public proclamation. Since we are convinced of the inherit power in God’s Word, and as we shape our addresses to be plainly, simply, exposing one section at a time; it should be a humble yet confident act on our part. Since this is God’s very Word - we’re not up there to speculate, we’re not surmising, we’re not commenting, we’re not sharing : we have something to proclaim!  “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” (1 Peter 4:10–11, ESV)No more sharing - it is time to proclaim I flew over here from Ireland yesterday. There is a world of difference between the safety announcements at the beginning of a flight, and then what would happen if there is severe turbulence or if there is an actual emergency in the air. Instructions will be given, and everyone should listen, because this is crucial now. My fri

In episode 271, you'll hear why casting vision is a powerful tool that is underutilised by many preachers, and Todd Peebles is going to give you some very practical steps to start. Before that you will hear about Praying Over Your PassageTodd shares his approach to preparing for a sermon, which involves praying over the passage he'll be teaching on. He explains how this practice helps him to connect with God and gain a deeper understanding of the text, enabling him to communicate its message more effectively. Planning a Preaching ScheduleTodd shares his process for planning out a preaching schedule months in advance, including how he selects topics and Scripture passages to teach on. He emphasizes the importance of seeking God's guidance and being open to change as the schedule unfolds.Casting Vision for the Church    Casting a vision" for a church is the process of defining and communicating a clear and compelling picture of what the church could and should be in the future. It involves sharing a vision of what the church can achieve, what it stands for, and where it is heading. It is a critical process for churches because it helps to provide direction, focus, and motivation for the congregation. One of the most significant benefits of casting a vision for a church is that it provides a clear sense of direction and purpose. It helps the members of the church understand where they are heading and why they are doing what they do. This clarity can be motivating and inspiring, helping to unite the congregation around a shared vision and a common goal. Todd helps us think through this process together.   Todd was born in Stuttgart Arkansas in January 1970.  His parents are Phyllis & Allen Peebles.  As a child, he was privileged to be an Army Brat.  This meant he got to live in some different places.  His family lived in Heidelberg Germany, Clarksville Tennessee, Gauiter Mississippi and Crowville Louisiana. Todd Graduated from High School in Crowville Louisiana in May of 1988.  In 1990, he began to pursue his childhood dream of working in Law Enforcement.  He Served the Stuttgart Arkansas Police Department and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department in Greenville Mississippi.   In 1995 Todd answered the call to vocational ministry  on his life.  He began serving in Youth Ministry.  In 1996, Fellowship Baptist Church in Texarkana Arkansas Licensed him to the ministry.  In 1998, Todd answered the call to serve His first church as Senior Pastor. In May of 1999, Shady Grove Baptist Church of Sparkman Arkansas ordained him to the Gospel Ministry. In October of 2004, Todd and Shelly (Pease) Peebles were married.  They now have four wonderful children, one boy and three girls.  Todd has served as Pastor at churches in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and now serving as pastor in Kansas. Todd graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity (MDiv) and a concentration in Expository Preaching in December 2011.  Todd is currently working on a Doctor of Ministry also from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Todd is passionate about expository preaching, serving in the local church, and helping  others with their calling in ministry as opportunities present themselves.Recommended episodes: Leadership Collective : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/6/3/introducing-the-leadership-collective  Ted Leavenworth interview: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/11/19/mistakes-new-preachers-often-make-ted-leavenworth Rob Salvato interview: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/5/12/episode-106-preaching-with-brevity-and-clarityFor information about our upcoming training events in Texas and Indiana visit ExpositorsCollective.com The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective

There is so much pressure on preachers to come up with an Easter sermon every year that is both fresh and also impactful AND evangelistic. Combine that with the busyness of Easter and it can create quite a challenging season for leaders.With that in mind, Aaron Salvato talks with Mike Neglia and Nick Cady on tips and experiences they have learned and grown in prepping for Easter Sermons.Recommended Resources:  Theology For the People -  https://anchor.fm/theologyforthepeople The God I Won't Believe In - https://nickcady.org/book/ For information about our upcoming training events in Texas and Indiana visit ExpositorsCollective.com The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective

On episode 269, our guest this week is Dr. Austin Carty, an award-winning author, pastor of Boulevard Baptist Church, and a respected theologian. In this conversation, Dr. Carty shares his insights on the importance of reading (both fiction and non-fiction)  and how it can enhance your preaching, leadership, pastoral visitation and all-around ministry. He also talks about his personal journey as a reader and some of the books that have had the greatest impact on him.As a lover of theology and the arts, Dr. Carty believes that reading is an essential tool for preachers who want to develop a broader and more empathetic understanding of the human condition. Through reading, preachers can gain a deeper insight into the struggles and triumphs of humanity and use that knowledge to deliver sermons that resonate with their congregations.During the conversation, Mike also shares a spoiler for the second half of the book "Dune" by Frank Herbert, so consider yourself warned.So, if you're a preacher looking to improve your skills and enhance your pastoral care, tune in to this episode and learn from Dr. Austin Carty. His insights on reading and preaching are sure to inspire and inform.Registration for our next in-person training event is live. This is the link that will take you straight to the registration page if you want to book yourself in for our two day preachers training event in Austin Texas June 2-3 Early bird $70 for the month of March, then April1-15th $80, April 15-onwards $90 per person. https://expositorscollective.regfox.com/expositors-texasThis is an investment that will bear fruit in your life. Maybe you want to bring your team, women’s ministry director, youth pastor, interns, anyone who wants to grow in their personal study and public proclamation of God’s word will benefit from this. Austin Texas June 2-3 [ Save the date: Indianapolis Indiana October 27th and 28th]Purchase Austin's book  The Pastor's Bookshelf Why Reading Matters for Ministry here:   https://www.eerdmans.com/Products/7910/the-pastors-bookshelf.aspxPraise for The Pastor's Bookshelf:  AWARDS and RECOGNITIONSHearts & Minds Best Books List (2022)Christianity Today Award of Merit in Church & Pastoral Leadership (2023)“Austin Carty writes with great conviction on a truly significant topic: the need for pastors to be avid readers. He also writes with clarity, consistency, and grace. The church needs this vital book.” — Cornelius Plantinga“Christians are a people of the Word, yet we are formed more and more today by wanton, careless words. Those who will lead the church well will be those who are formed by good words—those who know the power words have over our hearts and minds. Those who read good books well will be such leaders. Pastors who read and live by the wisdom in this book will be changed, as will their ministries and the people to whom they minister. This book belongs on every pastor’s shelf.” — Karen Swallow Prior“Reading is crucial for ministry, not as a mine for anecdotes and illustrations, but as an apprenticeship of the imagination. In this warm and wise book, Austin Carty invites pastors to develop capacious reading habits, as wide and curious and wonderful as the world in which they serve. I hope this book is an occasion for many pastors to build new shelves of poetry and fiction, biography and memoir, all of them adventures in understanding humanity.” — James K. A. SmithRecommended Episodes: Robert Fergusson : The Power of Story https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/10/11/the-power-of-story-with-robert-fergusson-rebroadcast Don Sunukjian : Oral Clarity https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/7/19/oral-clarity-and-establishing-relevance-by-rummaging-through-peoples-lives-with-don-sunukjianGerald Bray : Pastoral Care and Reading Chrysostom https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/11/30/pastoral-preaching-brevity-and-john-chrysostom-gerald-bray  Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/

In this episode, we get to listen in on a candid conversation with Chris Brown, Senior Pastor and Teaching Pastor at North Coast Church, an influential multisite church based in Vista, California. With over two decades of experience in ministry, Chris shares his journey of discovering his unique voice and style of teaching.Chris talks about his minimalist sermon notes, which consist of only 8 words, and how this approach allows him to better connect with his audience. He also opens up about a challenging moment in his ministry when he considered leaving after an eventful night at Magic Mountain.As a gifted storyteller and Bible teacher, Chris emphasizes the importance of visualizing and internalizing scripture accounts to tell them as your own story. He uses his sense of humor and motivational style to help people experience the grace and mercy that they have been given, inspiring them to fall more in love with Jesus.Throughout the conversation, Chris's passion for equipping people to follow Jesus shines through. He shares his life work and ambition of building healthy and highly productive teams that serve the local church. Tune in to hear more from this dynamic and insightful pastor.Chris lives in Oceanside with his wife Amy and their three children, and tries to fish as much as his schedule will allow.This episode is brought to you by Crossway Publishing "Knowing God is a modern Christian classic. Originally published in 1973, Packer challenges readers that while they may know about God, it is not the same thing as knowing him. Organized into 3 sections, Knowing God explains the importance of theological study of the Lord, what the Bible has to say about God and his character, and the benefits of knowing him. From cover to cover, Packer teaches that each truth learned about God should ultimately lead to prayer and praise.  This beautiful new Hardcover Edition from Crossway is perfect for a lifetime of reading and for giving as a gift. Pick up a copy of Knowing God wherever books are sold or visit crossway.org/plus to find out how you can get 30% off."  Resources Mentioned: Crumbãcher-Duke :  https://frontlinerecords.us/artists/?75 North Coast Church Training Network: https://northcoasttraining.org/nextlevelworkshops/ Stories that Teach: https://storiesthatteach.com/  Recommended Listening:Mike Neglia and Riley Taylor on getting to know yourself and preaching out of your authentic self:  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2023/2/21/exposing-the-word-or-imposing-upon-the-word-riley-taylor-amp-mike-neglia  Robert Fergusson "The power of story" https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/2/2/the-power-of-story-robert-fergussonScott Erickson "I'll be your story sherpa"  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/5/11/ill-be-your-story-sherpa-scott-ericksonNick Cady "How to not be boring" https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/1/1/episode-28-how-to-not-be-boringFor information about our upcoming training events in Texas and Indiana visit ExpositorsCollective.com The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective

Dr. Jeffrey Weima is Professor of New Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary, where he has taught for 30 years. He is a sought-after speaker who is able to communicate well the truths of the Bible in an interesting, contemporary and practical manner. Jeff has published six books thus far, 5 of them having to do with the letters of the apostle Paul, and the most recent is on the 7 sermons (not letters) of Jesus to the seven churches in Revelation. This is a book that I was reading for my own personal preparation for a teaching series that I was going through, and I was so enriched that I wanted to try to get him onto the show and have a conversation with him - partly for your benefit, but selfishly, mostly for mine!!!!  I wanted to get all the insights and advice that I could from the man himself! We talk about feedback, making academic study accessible to the broader church and “the chair of despair”Before we start, registration for our next in-person training event has gone live. This is the link that will take you straight to the registration page if you want to book yourself in for our two day preachers training event in Austin Texas June 2-3  Early bird $70 for the month of March, then April1-15th $80, April 15-onwards $90 per person. https://expositorscollective.regfox.com/expositors-texasThis is an investment that will bear fruit in your life. Maybe you want to bring your team, women’s ministry director, youth pastor, interns, anyone who wants to grow in their personal study and public proclamation of God’s word will benefit from this.  Austin Texas June 2-3 Save the date: Indianapolis Indiana October 27th and 28th.Recommended Links: For more articles and links to Dr Weima's books visit http://www.jeffreyweima.com/ Youtube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/@jeffweima2632 Suggested Episodes: Dr Taylor Turkington: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2023/1/24/how-amp-why-you-should-teach-the-minor-prophets-with-taylor-turkington Dr Bryan Chapell : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/9/13/pulpit-flourish-vs-pastoral-care-with-bryan-chappell Dr Jeffery Arthurs : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/5/3/fearing-god-more-than-fearing-people-jeffrey-arthursJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Josh Porter is pastor of teaching and creative vision at Van City Church in Vancouver, Washington. In episode 265 of the Expositors Collective podcast he speaks with Mike Neglia about the collaborative sermon preparation process that was modeled for him at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, as well as the rhythms of feedback and critique and accountability that have characterized the preaching at Van City Church. They also discuss his newest book  Death to Deconstruction: Reclaiming Faithfulness as an Act of Rebellion and the ongoing deconstruction / deconversion trend that is taking place now.  How can preachers deliver sermons that address the important and potentially divisive issues that are important to people today? What are the limits and the opportunities of the pulpit?  Josh has wrestled with doubt and despair of his own over the years and gives advice and hope to preachers speaking into the current milieu of doubt, ex-vangelicals, and skepticism. They also talk about Swedish punk bands and quiet faithfulness. Then many came to Him and said, “John performed no sign, but all the things that John spoke about this Man were true.”  John 10:41  Josh Porter is an author, filmmaker and singer/songwriter/musician in  the experimental art-punk band, Showbread, whose records have appeared on the Billboard top 200 and the Billboard Top Heatseekers charts. He is involved with several other musical projects including his solo work as Dies and the band The Bell Jar.Josh has published seven books;  the novels  Punk Rock Vs. the Lizard People, The Spinal Cord Perception, Nevada,  An Edict of Worms, Cannibals: Book One. He has also authored the children’s book The Insect and a memoir that deals with the band Showbread titled  The Joke That We Play On The World. He is currently pastor of teaching and creative vision at Van City Church in Vancouver, Washington.Most of Josh’s books are available to order from his official web store. His novel Nevada is also available as an eBook. His solo albums under the moniker Dies are available through Bandcamp. Showbread albums are sold in stores everywhere and through online outlets like iTunes and Amazon.com.Links: Death to Deconstruction is published by our friends at Kregel publishing, you can buy it here: https://www.kregel.com/christian-living-and-devotionals/death-to-deconstruction/ or on AmazonDeath to Deconstruction: Reclaiming Faithfulness as an Act of Rebellion :  https://www.amazon.com/Death-Deconstruction-Reclaiming-Faithfulness-Rebellion/dp/0825447348/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Showbread : https://open.spotify.com/artist/4kMjXBfqp2w86Lzexf1AAO?si=QJ5qtDW-Qs21OD3SNq1vygSummerholiday vs Punkroutine: https://youtu.be/5wn_2dT-9NI Recommended Episodes: Gerry Breshears on collaborative sermon preparation: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/1/18/episode-85-help-with-sermon-preparation Evan Wickham on collaborative sermon preparation:  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/9/25/episode-14-sermons-should-be-prepared-in-community   Dominic Done on deconstruction:  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/9/12/preaching-faith-amp-deconstruction-dominic-doneFor information about our upcoming training events in Texas and Indiana visit ExpositorsCollective.com Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

In episode 264, Riley Taylor interviews Mike Neglia in Seattle, Washington about how preaching is a bidirectional act of love, love towards God and love towards people, why pastors should aspire to be “normal people” full of hospitable practices, attentiveness towards their cities and congregations and self-awareness, and they speculate about John Calvin's enneagram number! “Without knowledge of self, there is no knowledge of God. Our wisdom, insofar as it ought to be deemed true and solid wisdom, consists almost entirely of two parts: the knowledge of God and of ourselves. But as these are connected by many ties, it is not easy to determine which of the two precedes and gives birth to the other.” - John Calvin Recommended Episodes: Riley Taylor's groundbreaking and exemplary message on homiletics: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/8/14/episode-8-seven-lessons-on-homiletics Mike Neglia on Christ Centred Preaching:  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/5/10/preaching-gospel-centered-sermons-mike-neglia Jon Tyson : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/12/21/theology-that-cannot-be-dismissed-power-that-cannot-be-denied-jon-tysonBryan Chapell: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/9/13/pulpit-flourish-vs-pastoral-care-with-bryan-chappell For information about our upcoming training events in Texas and Indiana visit ExpositorsCollective.com Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Joe Terrari speaks with Mike about intentionally seeking out meaningful feedback in order to grow as a preacher. They speak about the practice of critique that Professor Terrari employs in the classroom and how Bible Study leaders, Preachers and Pastors can implement some of these practices into their own lives. They even talk about the importance of watching your own sermons as a means of self-evaluation and the benefits it can bring to the growing teacher. Joe is the Lead Pastor of Connection Church in Pottstown, PA where he has served for 16 years. He is a 2006 graduate of the University of Valley Forge, where he also serves as a preaching professor. He has been married to his wife Cheryl for 19 years and they have four children, Joseph, Lucy, Olivia and Ezra. Joe enjoys cooking, golfing, reading, and is a loyal yet discouraged fan of the Buffalo Bills.Recommended Links: Bryan Chapell : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/9/13/pulpit-flourish-vs-pastoral-care-with-bryan-chappell Gavin Ortlund: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/2/dying-on-the-right-hill-gavin-ortlund Frederick Dale Bruner: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/6/28/pastoral-and-scholastic-earthiness-frederick-dale-brunerJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

What should contemporary preachers and pastors learn from the influential early Christian leader  Augustine, was a prominent theologian and philosopher, who played a significant role in shaping Western philosophy and Christianity through his influential writings. He is considered a major figure among the Church Fathers of the Latin Church during the Patristic Period. His notable works include "The City of God," "On Christian Doctrine," and "Confessions."Shane Angland and Ian Clary join Mike to discuss the influence of Austine on their personal lives and ministries, and also how J.I. Packer used Augustine's commentary on John to help restore the struggling faith of one of Ian's mentors.   While Augustine is commonly recognized as a philosopher, theologian and preacher, Shane and Ian argue that it is also important to take note of his role as a pastor and carer of souls.  Shane Angland is currently a teaching elder at Ennis Evangelical Church, Ireland. He has served as a missionary in Ukraine and is a Th.M. graduate from Dallas Theological Seminary with an emphasis in historical theology.Dr. Ian Clary is a native of Canada; most recently he lived in Toronto, Ontario, where he served as a minister at West Toronto Baptist Church. He taught at various institutions in Canada, including Redeemer University College and Heritage College and he continues to lecture at Munster Bible College in Cork, Ireland.Ian's doctoral work looked at issues dealing with the Christian interpretation of history with a particular focus on early-modern British evangelicalism. His master's work looked at the reception history of patristics into the post-Reformation period with a focus on Christology.Suggested Links: God Crowns His Own Gifts: Augustine, Grace, and the Monks of Hadrumetum https://hesedandemet.com/product/god-crowns-his-own-gifts-augustine-grace-and-the-monks-of-hadrumetum/ Be sure to subscribe to the Into Theology podcast for Ian's journey through Augustine's Confessions:  https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/into-theology/Recommended Episodes: Shane Angland: The Problem and Promise of Preaching : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/7/7/the-problem-and-the-promise-of-preaching-shane-angland Ian Clary : Learning from the Puritans : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/5/14/episode-107-learning-from-the-puritans Bryan Chapell : Pulpit Flourish vs Pastoral Care :  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/9/13/pulpit-flourish-vs-pastoral-care-with-bryan-chappell

Taylor Turkington is the founder and director of BibleEquipping, which offers help for women in ministry via cohorts and coaching to grow in their fluency and gifting as Bible communicators - they help in honing their curriculum, planning teaching strategies, or thinking through theological and practical matters. She is also the author of the forthcoming book Trembling Faith: How a Distressed Prophet Helps Us Trust God in a Chaotic World, which is a journey through the timeless story of Habakkuk. She is very well-spoken and thoughtful, and speaks with Mike about power dynamics, the importance of getting and giving specific feedback as a means of growth. She also speaks about the variety of ways to show Christ from the Old Testament through various genres, and concludes with an off-the-cuff journey through Habakkuk’s view of God’s judgment and how that brings us to the cross of Christ and the final consumption. This episode will definitely help you to know why and how you should consider teaching the minor prophets!   Taylor launched BibleEquipping to continue the work she had been doing for more than a decade training women to study and teach the Bible, and to do it with people she loved. Today she enjoys teaching, leading, and coaching she gets to do through BibleEquipping. Still, she stays awake at night dreaming and praying for new ways to equip women to serve the Church. And, let’s be real, sometimes dreaming about flowers to plant in her garden.Previously, Taylor launched and directed the Women’s Training Network for The Gospel Coalition and co-founded The Verity Fellowship for Western Seminary. Her experience includes living overseas, training women internationally, and working in the local church. She cares deeply about supporting and encouraging Bible teachers so they serve their local churches and communities even better equipped. She received an MA in Biblical and Theological Studies and Doctor of Ministry, focused in exposition of the Old Testament, from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon, where she lives with her family. She also loves good chocolate and a great cup of tea! They got her through school.Taylor spends a good amount of time studying and writing about the Minor Prophets (particularly the 7th century ones), yet you’ll often hear her pondering about healthy use of power, chronic illness, and everyday discipleship and evangelism. She also loves teaching and talking about homiletics (hence the DMin about it). She serves at her local church on the sermon review team and teaching in the women’s ministry.You can see her videos and read her writing at The Gospel Coalition and Gospel-Centered Discipleship. You can reach out to her through BibleEquipping. She loves meeting new people.Pre-Order Trembling Faith: How a Distressed Prophet Helps Us Trust God in a Chaotic World -  https://www.amazon.com/Trembling-Faith-Distressed-Prophet-Chaotic/dp/1087765846/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3H3H9TR9XWXIM&keywords=trembling+faith&qid=1663176560&sprefix=trembling+faith%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-3Sign up for a cohort with Bible Equipping: https://bibleequipping.org/cohorts Recommended Episodes: Bryan Chapell : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/9/13/pulpit-flourish-vs-pastoral-care-with-bryan-chappell  Tim Chaddick: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/1/7/episode-082-three-key-movements-in-the-life-of-a-preacher Angie Thornton : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/9/6/addressing-felt-needs-without-neglecting-the-meaning-of-the-text-with-angie-thorntonJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Panel Discussion featuring Paul Leboutillier, John Whitaker, Brian Brodersen & Nick Cady

John Whitaker has been devoted to teaching and preaching the Bible for more than 3 decades, and in this candid conversation he speaks about his first awkward (and too short) sermon on an Easter Sunrise as a teenager and his growing skill and confidence over the years. He believes that the main problem with most preaching today is that sermons don't contain a purpose or a point. He gives practical advice on how to add pauses and how to draw illustrations from the teaching text itself.Colossians 1:28 We proclaim Him, admonishing every person and teaching every person with all wisdom, so that we may present every person complete in Christ.John is passionate about connecting people with the life-changing message of the Bible. He loves to bring the Bible to life and connect it to your life, so that it helps you live the life God created you for.John enjoys his life too...When he’s not preaching or teaching, you might find him at a local coffee shop meeting with and encouraging other local ministers. Or you could find him hanging out at home with his wife and partner in ministry, Louise, his closest friend for 30 years.  Or perhaps you’ll find him throwing the ball for his dogs. He loves Mexican food, a quiet day in the woods, his family, but most of all John loves to help people see how God’s word speaks to their life and his greatest thrill in life is to see people come alive to the joy of walking with God honestly, humbly, and transformationally.Want all the technical details about John?John is a preacher, teacher and pastor. He holds theology and ministry degrees from Boise Bible College, Cincinnati Bible Seminary, and a doctorate in preaching from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary - the only reason for all of that is to help bring God's word into the lives of people more effectively.  John has been serving in ministry for 30 years. He has served as a Professor of Preaching and New Testament at Boise Bible College for 19 years. During that time, he also helped plant a church in Kuna, Idaho, where he led the adult education ministry and preached for 11 years. He has taught classes for Eternity Bible College and taught and preached in various places around the country and the world. Most recently, he served for nearly 4 years as one of the teaching and campus pastors at The Pursuit, in Boise. Recommended Episodes:How to Lead an Interactive Bible Study: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/3/12/episode-38-how-to-lead-an-interactive-bible-studyLearning from John the Baptist: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/2/16/learning-from-john-the-baptist-george-scanlanThe Power of Connection: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/1/the-power-of-connection-eric-cartierJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

John Whittaker believes that every sermon should have a purpose and a point - because we aren't just teaching the Bible, we are teaching the Bible to people.  In this session (recorded in 2022 at our Boise, Idaho training event) John speaks about the need to hone our homiletical skills so that we can connect with our congregations as complicated individuals, rather than a block of abstract "listeners."  Homiletics is the study of how to effectively communicate the message of the Christian faith through preaching and teaching. It involves understanding the biblical texts, the needs and concerns of the audience, and the use of language and other communication techniques to convey the message in a way that is meaningful and impactful John is passionate about connecting people with the life-changing message of the Bible.  He loves to bring the Bible to life and connect it to your life, so that it helps you live the life God created you for.John enjoys his life too... When he’s not preaching or teaching, you might find him at a local coffee shop meeting with and encouraging other local ministers. Or you could find him hanging out at home with his wife and partner in ministry, Louise, his closest friend for 30 years.  Or perhaps you’ll find him throwing the ball for his dogs.  He loves Mexican food, a quiet day in the woods, his family, but most of all John loves to help people see how God’s word speaks to their life and his greatest thrill in life is to see people come alive to the joy of walking with God honestly, humbly, and transformationally.Want all the technical details about John?John is a preacher, teacher and pastor. He holds theology and ministry degrees from Boise Bible College, Cincinnati Bible Seminary, and a doctorate in preaching from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary - the only reason for all of that is to help bring God's word into the lives of people more effectively.  John has been serving in ministry for 30 years. He has served as a Professor of Preaching and New Testament at Boise Bible College for 19 years. During that time, he also helped plant a church in Kuna, Idaho, where he led the adult education ministry and preached for 11 years. He has taught classes for Eternity Bible College and taught and preached in various places around the country and the world. Most recently, he served for nearly 4 years as one of the teaching and campus pastors at The Pursuit, in Boise. Recommended Resources:  https://www.johnwhittaker.net/The Listener's Commentary: https://www.listenerscommentary.com/ free Mini-Course Deepen your Bible reading and prayer time : https://www.johnwhittaker.net/courses Recommended Expositors Collective Episodes: Tucker Maile: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/10/3/getting-your-sea-legs-and-finding-your-own-voice-with-tucker-maile Douglas O'Donnell : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/7/30/the-beauty-and-power-of-biblical-exposition-with-douglas-odonnell  Eric Cartier : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/12/7/sermon-prep-involves-time-work-and-prayer-eric-cartierJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Sam Storms is a veteran preacher, author and seminary professor with nearly five decades of ministry experience in this interview (originally released in April of 2022) He emphasizes the importance of being open to the Holy Spirit during the preparation and delivery of sermons, and highlights the difference between the gift of teaching and the gift of prophecy.     Key points covered in the podcast:The importance of being open to the Holy Spirit during both the preparation and delivery of sermons.Spontaneous interruptions The distinction between the gift of teaching and the gift of prophecy.  He also talks about what it is like to teach through Romans four times, and what his first tattoo(s) would be!  Get his latest book A Dozen Things God Did with Your Sin (And Three Things He'll Never Do) here:  https://www.crossway.org/books/a-dozen-things-god-did-with-your-sin-and-thre-tpb/  Sam Storms (PhD, University of Texas at Dallas) has spent nearly five decades in ministry as a pastor, professor, and author. He is currently the senior pastor at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and was previously a visiting associate professor of theology at Wheaton College from 2000 to 2004. He is the founder of Enjoying God Ministries.  Sam serves as a member of the Council of The Gospel Coalition. Sam is a past President of the Evangelical Theological Society, and currently serves on its Executive Committee and blogs regularly at SamStorms.org. Recommended Episodes: Prayer, Study and Spontaneity - Adam Narciso https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/13/prayer-study-and-spontaneity-adam-narcisoLeaving Behind Our Hidden Shame for His Glorious Grace - Ray Ortlund: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/10/12/leaving-behind-our-hidden-shame-for-his-glorious-grace-ray-ortlundTo Use Notes Or Not To Use Notes, That Is The Question - Brian Brodersen: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/12/26/episode-27-to-use-notes-or-not-to-use-notes-that-is-the-questionJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Dr Justin Holcomb speaks with Mike Neglia about his theological journey and ministry experience that began under the mentorship of Carl Dixon in Calvary Chapel Sarasota and he now finds himself as an Episcopal priest and theology and apologetics professor at Reformed Theological Seminary and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He speaks about death metal, the book of common prayer, Law / Gospel distinctions and caring for victims of sexual assault or physical abuse. [ This was originally released in June of 2022 ] Resources Mentioned: Rid of My Disgrace - Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault : https://www.crossway.org/books/rid-of-my-disgrace-ebook/ Is it My Fault?   Hope and Healing for Those Suffering Domestic Violence. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802410243/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=justholc-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0802410243&linkId=47c04d3e9c499208e3634cd0cf271dcfRecommended Episodes: Preaching the Law & Preaching the Gospel - Bob Hiller : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/12/29/preaching-the-law-amp-preaching-the-gospel-bob-hillar Heralding the Voice of Christ - Glen Scrivener :  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/5/18/heralding-the-voice-of-christ-glen-scrivener The Preacher as Hitman and Midwife - Dr. Scott Keith : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/10/13/the-preacher-as-hitman-and-midwife-dr-scott-keith Preaching Hope In Darkness - Karen Mason and Scott Gibson : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/1/12/preaching-hope-in-darkness-karen-mason-and-scott-gibsonJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Most times I don’t “finish” a sermon until 7am on Sunday when I have to close the computer and send my notes to the media team. The process for me is part investigation, part devotion, and part screen writing. I have recently begun to embrace the challenge of the writing process (20+ years in!) and also for the first time I’m beginning to own the fact that what I do is an art form. - Dave Lomas Dave speaks with Mike about his gradual understanding of sermon preparation as a creative art form, as well as the value of embracing obscurity in the age of livestreaming and celebrity pastors.  Resources Mentioned: Homiletical Plot -  The Sermon as Narrative Art Form - Eugene L. Lowry  : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/114821.The_Homiletical_Plot Dave's Instagram Post on Sermon writing as art: https://www.instagram.com/p/CdWHrozpLIF/ Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting - Robert McKee:  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48654.StoryDavid, Saul and God - Paul Borgman : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4310330-david-saul-and-god House of Prayer - Reality SF sermon series: https://realitysf.com/category/series/house-of-prayer/?audio=18470Recommended Episodes: Tim Chaddick - What have you been talking about? https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/4/19/what-have-you-been-talking-about-tim-chaddick Jon Tyson - Theology that cannot be dismissed and power that cannot be denied  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/12/21/theology-that-cannot-be-dismissed-power-that-cannot-be-denied-jon-tysonAdam Narciso - Prayer, Study and Spontaneity : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/13/prayer-study-and-spontaneity-adam-narciso Suzy Silk - Following the Spirit  : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/11/24/following-the-spirit-suzy-silkJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Pastor Paul Leboutillier is a wise, mature and seasoned saint and between training sessions in Boise, Idaho he sat down with Mike for a conversation about the difference between self awareness and self obsession, being thrown Into the deep end of ministry way too young, and how he is handling being an unlikely YouTube celebrity.    Pastor Paul Leboutillier has been the Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Ontario, Oregon for 32 years and is close to completing his third time through the entire Bible teaching verse by verse.   A significant increase in curiosity and online searching for Bible teachings took place during the pandemic as the world dealt with major disruptions in life and, for some, the inability to attend church services. This led to many around the world discovering Pastor Paul's teachings. His recorded and live teachings have been watched on YouTube over 31 million times with well over 150,000 subscribers. Pastor Paul and his wife, Sue, have been married 44 years and have four grown children and 6 grandchildren. Resources Mentioned: Knowledge of the Holy - A.W. Tozer : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/666758.The_Knowledge_of_the_Holy Calvary Chapel Ontario YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/@CalvaryChapelOntario Damian Kyle Sermons:  https://accordingtothescriptures.com/Recommended Episodes: Chuck Smith - Spirit Anointed Sermon Preparation : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/14/bonus-episode-spirit-anointed-sermon-preparation-chuck-smith Shawn Stone - Speech Impediments, Insecurity and the Holy Spirit : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/7/16/episode-56-speech-impediments-insecurities-and-the-holy-spirit Panel Discussion on Sermon Preparation: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/2/1/panel-discussion-on-sermon-preparation Embodied Preaching - Sam Allberry : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/9/21/embodied-preaching-sam-allberryJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

December has arrived, and we decided to dig into the vaults and pull out this treasure from 2021 - Mike speaks with pastor, musician and self-proclaimed "Ambassador of Christmas" Ronnie Martin about how preachers can leverage this annual opportunity for the gospel? How can a pastor, who has perhaps preached dozens of Christmas messages over the years, keep it “fresh” now? They speak about some beloved and obscure Christmas carols, sermon series ideas, Advent devotionals and the ethics of re-preaching old Christmas messages. Ronnie Martin is a songwriter, recording artist, author, and Lead Pastor of Substance Church (EFCA).His most recent solo albums are From the Womb of the Morning, the Dew of Your Youth Will Be Yours (Velvet Blue Music, 2022), and Bells Merrily: The Christmas Recordings (Velvet Blue Music, 2022). Prior to his solo recordings, he released numerous albums as Joy Electric and The Brothers Martin (Tooth and Nail Records), among others.Ronnie is the author of The God Who is With Us: A 25 Day Advent Devotional (B&H, 2022), as well as seven other books that have been released or are forthcoming. Ronnie’s writing has appeared in Lifeway Research, For the Church, The Gospel Coalition, and other places. He is the co-host of two podcasts: The Happy Rant (w/ Ted Kluck & Barnabas Piper) and The Art of Pastoring (w/ Jared C. Wilson).Ronnie has given talks and sermons around the country on a wide variety of topics including theology, pastoral ministry, small-town pastoring, worship, music, and Christian living. He completed his M.A. at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and is currently finishing his DMin at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.Ronnie is also the Director of Leader Renewal for Harbor Network, where he works alongside church planters and pastors in areas related to pastoral care.He and his wife Melissa live in a restored colonial house from 1895 in Mid-Ohio and have an adult daughter who lives and works in Chicago.Resources Mentioned: Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room (8 guests speak about Christmas preaching)  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/11/15/advent-preaching-mike-neglia-with-eight-guestsThe God Who is With Us:  25-Day Devotional for Advent -   https://www.amazon.com/God-Who-Us-25-Day-Devotional/dp/1087753570?crid=XBWBAATA5JWO&keywords=ronnie+martin+books&qid=1654454127&sprefix=ronnie+martin,aps,120&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=josbye-20&linkId=36bace2d6b31ad38e66191010206e507&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl The Best Gift Ever Given: A 25-Day Journey Through Advent from God's Good Gifts to God's Great Son :  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0736978542/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2Said Fantasy: https://plastiqmusiq.bandcamp.com/album/carols-gloria 3 Ways to Become a Christmas Loving Pastor: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/3-ways-to-become-a-christmas-loving-pastor/ 25 Advent Devotionals from Ronnie Martin: https://ftc.co/?s=advent Substance Church : https://www.substance-church.org/ Recommended Episodes: Tidings of Great Joy:  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/11/28/episode-76-tidings-of-great-joyRonnie Martin - The Danger of Being Over-Prepared: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/8/3/the-danger-of-being-over-prepared-ronnie-martin Jonathan Pennington:  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/8/10/the-first-and-last-minute-of-your-sermon-jonathan-penningtonJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Paul LeBoutillier gives half a dozen solid, practical pieces of advice that each and every Bible teacher can implement right away, and begin to see growth and progress. Thoughtful wisdom concerning the sermon preparation process, heart analysis and checking our own motives are dispensed by Paul on October 14th, 2022 in Boise Idaho at our most recent training event.  Pastor Paul has been the Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Ontario, Oregon for 32 years and is close to completing his third time through the entire Bible teaching verse by verse. A significant increase in curiosity and online searching for Bible teachings took place during the pandemic as the world dealt with major disruptions in life and, for some, the inability to attend church services. This led to many around the world discovering Pastor Paul's teachings. His recorded and live teachings have been watched on YouTube over 31 million times with well over 150,000 subscribers. Pastor Paul and his wife, Sue, have been married 44 years and have four grown children and 6 grandchildren. Resources mentioned:    ESV Bible, Read by Kristyn Getty  : https://www.crossway.org/bibles/esv-bible-read-by-kristyn-getty-dl/   DEVELOPING YOUR GIFT - DAVID GUZIK : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/12/1/developing-your-gift-david-guzik  MISTAKES NEW PREACHERS OFTEN MAKE - TED LEAVENWORTH :  HTTPS://WWW.EXPOSITORSCOLLECTIVE.COM/PODCAST/2020/11/19/MISTAKES-NEW-PREACHERS-OFTEN-MAKE-TED-LEAVENWORTHJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

In episode 250 of the podcast Heath Hardesty speaks with Mike Neglia about mirth, cultural engagement and the artistry of preaching. Heath Hardesty was born and raised in Boulder County, Colorado, and now lives in Livermore. Before pastoring, h worked as a plumber's apprentice (which might explain something of his focus on us being apprentices of Jesus). He and his wife moved to the Tri-valley in October of 2009 to join the pastoral team of VCC, and he became the lead pastor in 2015. Heath and his wife Marla have three kids: a 9-year-old boy, a 6-year-old girl, and a 4-year-old girl. Heath is a self-professed book nerd, so talk of Tolkien, Lewis, Dostoevsky, Eliot, O'Connor, Peterson and others are likely to happen at some point! In his opinion, theology should have some poetry to it. Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

The Christmas season is upon us! This is a unique time in the calendar year when nominal Christians and occasional visitors will come to your church to sing songs and listen to a sermon. How can we leverage this opportunity for the gospel? How can a preacher, who has perhaps preached dozens of Christmas messages over the years, keep it “fresh” now?  Eight former (and upcoming) guests of the podcast were asked exactly that question and have submitted their answers. Our hope is that as you listen to these different perspectives and ideas that it will stir your heart with fresh enthusiasm this upcoming December! For full biographies and John Starke - 02:34 https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/4/27/showing-gods-love-through-expository-preaching-john-starkeShane Angland - 08:42https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/7/7/the-problem-and-the-promise-of-preaching-shane-anglandIan Clary - 10:36https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/21/preaching-evangelistic-sermons-ian-claryDave Lomas - 14:09Episode forthcoming (Scheduled for December 20, 2022)Taylor Turkingtonn - 17:05Episode forthcoming (Scheduled for January 17, 2023) Preaching Today article mentioned:https://www.preachingtoday.com/holidays-events/holidays/christmas/christmas-and-minor-prophets.htmlDavid Mathis - 20:57https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/11/1/what-does-it-mean-to-be-able-to-teach-with-david-mathis The Christmas We Didn't Expect: A Daily Advent Devotional https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-We-Didnt-Expect/dp/1784984760John Brown - 27:28 https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/10/29/episode-71-the-art-of-saying-no-to-good-thingsDominic Done - 31:01https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/9/12/preaching-faith-amp-deconstruction-dominic-doneMike Neglia - 39:52https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/5/10/preaching-gospel-centered-sermons-mike-negliaJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

The ministry of the Word and the care of souls is certainly not limited only to the preaching event. Pastors are called not only to minister with an open Bible from the pulpit, but also with an open Bible from the counselling couch as well. Kike Torres returns for a second time to speak about the role of Biblical counselling in his church context, and also why he believes that every pastor should have a counsellor, and should be counselling others.     Kike has served as lead pastor of Horizonte Querétaro since 2011. He is the founder of the Calvary Chapel School of Ministry in México and the Biblical Counseling Center at Querétaro. Kike also writes for the Gospel Coalition and is the founder and president of the Biblical Counseling Coalition in Mexico which hosts the annual National Biblical Counseling Conference, as well as regional biblical counseling conferences. He is currently pursuing ACBC certification and a MACS at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Paulina and they have one son. Kike has a passion for mental, physical, and spiritual health.Further resources: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkwWi_HtIQMBU8ySbeBlD_gTwitter: https://twitter.com/kikepastorresInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pastorreskike/ Church Website: https://www.cristoesmejor.com/PastorPastor Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pastorpastor-con-kike-torres/id1501868899Una Nueva Vida Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085XNS33H/Dios en mis desiertos y tormentas Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1400244463/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1Biblical Counseling Coalition in Mexico: https://www.consejero.org/National Biblical Counseling Conference: https://www.contuconsejo.com/ Association of Certified Biblical Counsellors (ACBC) https://biblicalcounseling.com/ Recommended Episodes : The Preacher and Emotional Health - Ryan Huguley :  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/10/6/the-preacher-and-emotional-health-ryan-hugleyEvery Hero Suffers - Wesley Towne : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/6/22/every-hero-suffers-wesley-towne Preaching Hope in Darkness - Scott Gibson + Karen Mason:  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/1/12/preaching-hope-in-darkness-karen-mason-and-scott-gibsonJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

The one notable distinction between Elder and Deacon virtues listened in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 is a single Greek word didaktikos, which has been translated as “Able to teach” “apt to teach”“skilful in teaching” in various English translations. What exactly does that mean? Mike Neglia speaks with David Mathis about this specific Elder qualification and the difference between reluctant occasional teaching and enthusiastic joyful habitual teaching. Paul also says, as his culminating qualification in the Titus 1 list, the pastor-elder “must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it” (Titus 1:9). That is, he must know “the trustworthy word,” and be trained in it, and genuinely “hold firm” to it. But then commences the work of teaching in its twofold sense: feeding the flock (“give instruction in sound doctrine”) and defending the flock (“rebuke those who contradict it”). And if the pastors are poor or ineffective teachers, the sheep go hungry or get eaten. - from https://www.9marks.org/article/pastors-teach/ David Mathis serves as senior teacher and executive editor at desiringGod.org, a pastor at Cities Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and an adjunct professor at Bethlehem College & Seminary in Minneapolis. He and his wife, Megan, have four children. He is the author of several books, including Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus through the Spiritual Disciplines.Resources mentioned: Workers for your Joy: https://www.crossway.org/press-room/workers-for-your-joy-tpb/ Team Preaching : https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/team-preaching Recommended Episodes: Bivocational Ministry and Lay Elders: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/2/8/bivocational-ministry-and-lay-preachers-sean-gilliam New Jersey Panel Discussion on Bivocational Ministry: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/1/17/episode-84-new-jersey-qampa-panelShowing God’s Love through Expository Preaching: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/4/27/showing-gods-love-through-expository-preaching-john-starke Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Mentorship or coaching from an older wiser more experienced preacher is a crucial ingredient if you want to grow in your personal study and public proclamation of Gods word. This episode features testimonials of gratitude from 10 former guest highlighting the leaders who took time out of their schedule to invest in them. We hope that this is an encouragement to seek out a mentor, or to be a mentor to someone else. Phil Newton currently lives in Germantown, TN, after serving in Pastoral ministry for 35+ years at South Woods Baptist Church he has now transitioned to the director of pastoral care and mentoring for the Pillar Network https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/7/1/pastoral-preaching-dr-phil-newtonAlan Stoddard - currently serving the Lord the Lord Jesus  in  Granbury, Texas. https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/11/9/sermon-based-small-groups-alan-stoddardJohn Hindley serves as teaching Elder at Broadgrace church in Norfolk, England. https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/2/15/serving-without-sinking-john-hindleyRonnie Martin is the lead pastor of Substance Church in Ashland, Ohio  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/11/16/advent-and-christmas-preaching-ronnie-martin James Travis is the pastor at Saar Fellowship, an international church in Bahrain in the middle east - he’s been on two episodes https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/7/21/how-you-say-what-you-say-james-travis Kike Torres has served as lead pastor of Horizonte Querétaro for 11+ years and he and is the founder and president of the Biblical Counseling Coalition in Mexicohttps://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/6/29/god-calls-you-to-intimacy-not-activity-kike-torresChad Brooks is a United Methodist Pastor in Alexandria Lousiana - he hosts the productive pastor podcast, and is a wealth of information about pastoral productivity https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/5/17/true-and-false-pastoral-productivity-chad-brooksJohn Chandler is a spiritual director and host of the Consortio Dei podcast  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/6/8/lead-with-curiosity-john-chandler  https://consortiodei.com/ Joe Gamez is the pastor of Calvary San Juan in Washington state  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/1/26/preaching-mentorship-that-actually-works Brian Brodersen serves as the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Brian is also the president of Calvary Chapel Bible College, the Calvary Global Network, and he is the Festival Director of Creation Fest UK. https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/7/26/dependence-upon-the-holy-spirit-with-brian-brodersen https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/5/19/episode-108-preaching-in-the-power-of-the-spirit  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/8/28/episode-10-the-holy-spirit-martyn-lloyd-jones-and-you Jon Tyson:   Originally from Adelaide Australia, he has now planted and pastors Church of the City New York : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/12/21/theology-that-cannot-be-dismissed-power-that-cannot-be-denied-jon-tyson Mike Neglia is the pastor of Calvary Cork, in the Republic of Ireland. He serves on the Executive Team of Calvary Global Network and is the Team Lead of Expositors Collective  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/5/10/preaching-gospel-centered-sermons-mike-neglia Related Expositors Collective Episodes: Mentorship Q+A Panel  featuring  Ray Bentley, Brian Brodersen, Pilgrim Benham, Shawn Stone and Kellen Criswell https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/11/4/episode-72-preaching-mentorships-qaMike Payne on Mentorship (with Hungarian translation!) : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/12/8/the-value-of-preaching-mentorships-michael-payneJohn Hwang on Preaching Mentorships (with Q+A Panel)  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/8/30/preaching-mentorships-with-john-hwang-panel-discussion 15 things I learned in a mentorship relationship - John HwangKeep your eyes open for those God brings into your life to mentor.Enter the lives of those you mentor and invite them into yours.Esteem character above gifting; this includes showing them what a sincere, humble confession of sin and an honest, Gospel-shaped dependance on God looks like.Affirm their calling and spiritual gifts and be supportive along the way.Teach them to equip them for the rest of their lives, not just for the immediate moment.Teach them how to read and study the Bible.Model preaching for them by inviting them into your moments of preparation, prayer, and presentation.Model for them how to love and serve all people – not just a particular group – in preaching.Teach them by word and deed to aim for quality over quantity; Christlikeness over cultural-relevance; Spirit-e

Since our preaching builds, affirms and creates the culture of our churches, it is vitally important that we emphasize and consistently hold out not only the gospel itself, but the cultural implications thereof. In this workshop, given at the CGN International Pastors and Leaders Conference in Costa Mesa California back in June of 2022, Mike Neglia, Tim Chaddick and Nick Cady speak about the opportunities (and limitations) of the pulpit for shaping, upholding and communicating gospel culture in the lives of our churches. “As the pastor, you are the primary shaper of the church’s culture. Because you preach most frequently, your beliefs and values are far more influential in steering the culture of the church. What matters to you usually defines what matters to the church. This influence is a grave privilege”  - Deepak Reju +  Jeremy PierreNick Cady is the lead pastor of White Fields Community Church in Longmont, Colorado.Prior to moving to Longmont in 2012, Nick spent 10 years as a missionary, pastor and church planter in Hungary working with Calvary Chapel. He holds a Bachelors degree in Theology from the University of Gloucestershire (UK) and a Masters degree in Integrative Theology from London School of Theology.Nick is on the steering committee of the Expositors Collective, a growing network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers by hosting training seminars and providing resources, including a weekly podcast.He also serves with Calvary Global Network as a Local Connector and has developed Cultivate, a program to assess, train, and deploy new church planters and missionaries.You can keep up with Nick on Twitter at @nickcady, on Instagram at @cadynick, or by subscribing to the White Fields Church podcast.Tim Chaddick is the Pastor for Preaching at Reality Ventura and Founding Pastor of Reality Church London and Reality LA. A native to California, Tim's first ten years of church-planting ministry started as the Lead Pastor of Reality LA in 2006, a thriving church in the heart of Hollywood, before planting Reality London in the UK in 2016. In 2021, Tim returned to California to take up the Pastor for Preaching role at Reality Ventura.Recommended episodes:Ray Ortlund - How Gospel Preaching Creates Gospel Culture: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/8/18/how-gospel-preaching-creates-gospel-culture-ray-ortlund Justin Holcomb - Preaching God’s Grace to the Disgraced : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/6/21/preaching-gods-grace-to-the-disgraced-justin-holcombTim Chaddick - What Have You Been Talking About? : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/4/19/what-have-you-been-talking-about-tim-chaddick  Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

In this engaging and thought-provoking conversation Nick Cady  and Mike Neglia  speak with Robert Fergusson about the value of storytelling in preaching. Our postmodern world cherishes stories of individuals yet is skeptical of an overarching metanarrative - Robert helps us to use the former to communicate the latter. They also speak about what it means to follow the example of Paul in 2 Corinthians 4:5 “For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.” This was recorded in December 2020 and originally broadcast in February of 2021Robert's book "Are you getting this?" is available at Hillsong's website [ https://www.hillsongstore.com/aygt ] or anywhere books are sold. You can follow Robert on Instagram for weekly teaching tips -  https://www.instagram.com/robertfergussonteaching/?hl=en Robert Fergusson has been part of the teaching team at Hillsong Church for the last thirty years. He is English by birth, Australian by choice and European by taste. He has seven growing grandchildren, three married children and one patient wife. He is a biologist by training, but dislikes the colour green. He is a teacher by calling, but hates marking. He loves travelling, reading, photography and coffee. For over forty years he has taught people how to live in order to please God. He and his wife currently live in the parrot-filled suburbs of Sydney.Recommended Episodes: How to not be boring - Nick Cady: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/1/1/episode-28-how-to-not-be-boring I'll be your story Sherpa - Scott Erickson : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/5/11/ill-be-your-story-sherpa-scott-erickson  Finding Your Own Voice - Brian Brodersen :  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/12/2/episode-77-finding-your-own-voiceJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Tucker Maile, lead pastor of Calvary Boise, speaks with Mike about getting his "preacher's sea legs" after floundering about for the first few minutes at the start of each sermon. They also speak about their shared conviction about the power of monological preaching, and the supplementary value of conversational dialogical conversational didactic conversations - both before and after the preaching event. Isaiah 40: 6-8  The voice said, “Cry out!” And [d]he said, “What shall I cry?” “All flesh is grass, And all its loveliness is like the flower of the field.  The grass withers, the flower fades, Because the breath of the Lord blows upon it; Surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.” Tucker Maile spent four years heading the Kingdom Collective, post-college-age fellowship, before assuming his current position as Lead Pastor of Calvary Boise. “I love teaching people about God, encouraging them in their day-to-day life, and inspiring them to know Jesus better. Our God is the author of everyone’s walk of faith and I love to hear the stories of all He is doing in and through the people I’m privileged to serve.”Resources Mentioned: Tuck and Tom Show : https://www.youtube.com/c/TuckandTom/videos Conversation with Kirk Crager on Ecclesiates : https://youtu.be/iZ5EUpJeAjo?t=966 Top 10 Things to do in Boise, Idaho : https://www.tripadvisor.ie/Attractions-g35394-Activities-Boise_Idaho.htmlRecommended EpisodesEvan Wickham - Sermons should be prepared in community: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/9/25/episode-14-sermons-should-be-prepared-in-community Nijay Gupta - How NOT to use commentaries: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/6/1/how-not-to-use-commentaries-nijay-gupta Greg Jao - Collaboration and invitation:  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/4/6/collaboration-and-invitation-greg-jaoOur next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages will be in Boise, Idaho on October 14-15, 2022 at Calvary Boise. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships. Register at https://www.expositorscollective.com/ Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Lindsey Carlson talks with Mike about the discouragement we and the people that we speak to week after week face to face. It is a discouraging world out there, and  the false-promises of the self-help industry aren’t working. The people who attend our women’s Bible studies or Sunday morning assemblies need more than vague pep talks or pulpit platitudes, we need deep rich strong true words that will actually impart courage and strength. Lindsey speaks about how to handle God’s word to offer true encouragement to God’s people  that won’t let them down.She also gives practical advice towards the end on how to find life-giving, encouraging friends “God allowed me to face the discomfort of my need because He knew it would lead me to His better strength and encourage me to come quickly to Him the next time a storm came.” -Lindsey Carlson Lindsey Carlson is an author, Bible teacher, disciple-maker, pastor’s wife, and the mother of five (ages 5-17). She and her husband Kyle spent a decade leading corporate worship together in the Houston area and in 2015 they relocated to the mid-Atlantic to plant Imprint Community Church (Baltimore, MD) where Kyle serves as the senior pastor and Lindsey leads the church’s women’s ministry.Whether inside her own local church or while writing or speaking more broadly, Lindsey delights in teaching women to grow in their love for God’s word and God’s people.In her newest book, A Better Encouragement: Trading Self-Help for True Hope, Lindsey aims to help women seek and find a better source of encouragement than the kinds they’re often promised by the multi-billion-dollar self-help industry.Over the years, Lindsey has also published Growing in Godliness: A Teen Girl’s Guide to Maturity in Christ (Crossway 2019) on the subject of sanctification, contributed a chapter to The Gospel Coalition’s women’s book, Identity Theft: Reclaiming the Truth of Our Identity in Christ (published in 2018), and to The North American Mission Board’s book for pastor’s wives, Five Markers of Healthy Planting Wives (2020), and her writing can be found online at The Gospel Coalition, Desiring God, Risen Motherhood, Christianity Today, True Woman, The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission and various other contributor sites.Recommended Episodes:Addressing Felt Needs without Neglecting the Meaning of the Text - Angie Thornton: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/9/6/addressing-felt-needs-without-neglecting-the-meaning-of-the-text-with-angie-thorntonGoing Around Those Watchful Dragons - Russell Moore: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/5/25/going-around-those-watchful-dragons-russel-more Preaching Hope in the Darkness - Scott Gibson + Karen Mason: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/1/12/preaching-hope-in-darkness-karen-mason-and-scott-gibsonOur next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages will be in Boise, Idaho on October 14-15, 2022 at Calvary Boise. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships. Register at https://www.expositorscollective.com/ Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

At our training events, you never know who might just pop in for a surprise visit!  Our guest on the show this week is Dr. Ed Stetzer, one of the best people around who can explain to us the cultural moment that we are in, and why verse by verse expository preaching might be particularly useful in the age and stage that we find ourselves. Not only because of the current cultural moment, Dr Stetzer also believes that the nature of Biblical inerrancy nearly demands that the Bible be taught expositionally. Dr Ed Stetzer,, is a professor and dean at Wheaton College where he also serves as Executive Director of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center. He has planted and  revitalized churches , trained pastors and church planters on six continents, has earned two master’s degrees and two doctorates, and has written hundreds of articles and a dozen books. He is Regional Director for Lausanne North America movement and is frequently cited in, interviewed by, and writes for news outlets such as USAToday and CNN. He is the Founding Editor of The Gospel Project, a curriculum used by more than 1.7 million individuals each week for bible study. His national radio show, Ed Stetzer Live, airs Saturdays on Moody Radio and affiliates.Recommended Episodes The Value and Power of Expository Preaching - David Guzik : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/10/19/value-and-power-of-expository-preaching-david-guzik Pastoral Preaching, Brevity and John Chrysostom - Gerald Bray:  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/11/30/pastoral-preaching-brevity-and-john-chrysostom-gerald-brayPreach the Word, Don't Work the Crowd - Chris Thomas : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/6/15/preach-the-word-dont-work-the-crowd-chris-thomas Our next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages will be in Boise, Idaho on October 14-15, 2022 at Calvary Boise. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships. Register at https://www.expositorscollective.com/ Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Bryan Chapell - 239Dr. Bryan Chapell speaks with Mike about the importance of pastoral care, and the irreplaceable value of love in pastoral ministry.  Bryan Chapell currently leads the Administrative Committee of the Presbyterian Church in America and serves as Pastor Emeritus of the historic Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois and President Emeritus of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri.  He serves on the faculties of numerous seminaries and Bible colleges in different parts of the world, and has the privilege of conducting pastors’ conferences in several nations each year.He is also the founder and host of “Unlimited Grace,” a daily half-hour Bible teaching program that has been heard on radio stations across the United States and in more than 80 countries around the world, and is now also available to listeners online. Dr. Chapell is an internationally renowned preacher, teacher, and speaker, and the author of many books, including Each for the Other, Holiness by Grace, Praying Backwards, The Gospel According to Daniel, The Hardest Sermons You’ll Ever Have to Preach, and Christ-Centered Preaching, a preaching textbook now in multiple editions and many languages that has established him as one of this generation’s foremost teachers of homiletics.Dr. Chapell is passionate about sharing the truth of God’s grace with others, since it provides the freedom and fuel for transformed lives of joy and peace.He and his wife, Kathy, have four adult children, a growing number of grandchildren, and lives rich with friends, fishing and faith.Additional Resources: Grace at Work: Redeeming the grind and glory of your job https://www.crossway.org/books/grace-at-work-tpb/Preparation and Delivery of Sermons Course:  https://www.bryanchapell.com/course-sign-up-prep-and-del Application for Empowered Preaching : https://www.bryanchapell.com/course-sign-up-application-for-empowered-preaching    Principles and Practice of Sermon Writing and Delivery, Exploring the Unifying Aspect of Grace that Binds all of Scripture Together :  https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/course/christ-centered-preaching/ Recommended Episodes: Gavin Ortlund: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/2/dying-on-the-right-hill-gavin-ortlund Tim Chaddick: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/1/7/episode-082-three-key-movements-in-the-life-of-a-preacher Mike Neglia : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/5/5/episode-105-christ-centered-preachingOur next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages will be in Boise, Idaho on October 14-15, 2022 at Calvary Boise. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships. Register at https://www.expositorscollective.com/ Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Mike speaks with Angie Velasquez Thornton about the good desire to address the immediate felt needs of our hearers, and the importance of digging deeper in order to get to the real heart of the matter.

In this bonus episode, recorded on the roads of Arkanasas, Ben Campell speaks with Mike Neglia about sermon preparation as a spiritual discipline and a potentially beneficial aspect of our own Christian growth. He also speaks about some withering critique from Jared C. Wilson, and "meddling" ! Benjamin G. Campbell (M.Div., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) serves as the Pastor at Arbor Grove Free Will Baptist Church in Hoxie, AR, and has been there since September 2018. When Ben is not pastoring, his hobbies include playing golf, writing, and spending time with his family.Resources mentioned: Purchase Ben's book here: https://wipfandstock.com/9781666730234/expository-preparation/ Jared Wilson's Coaching Cohort: https://www.tailored.coach/jaredwilson  Recommended Episodes: Preaching Gospel Centered Sermons - Mike Neglia : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/5/10/preaching-gospel-centered-sermons-mike-neglia Panel Discussion on Sermon Preparation: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/2/1/panel-discussion-on-sermon-preparation Soul Preparation for Sunday Mornings: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/10/5/soul-preparation-for-sunday-mornings

Apologist and theoretical chemist Neil Shenvi speaks with Mike Neglia about the importance of addressing the questions of "imagined interlocutors" in our sermons.  Dr Shenvi believes that all Christians should be prepared to defend the faith with reason and evidence, and gives a few tips and suggestions to preachers on how to bring these tools into the pulpit with us.   Neil Shenvi (PhD, University of California, Berkeley) has worked as a research scientist at Yale University and Duke University and has published over thirty peer-reviewed papers. He is married to Christina and currently homeschools their four children.Recommended Episodes:  Ian Clary on Evangelistic Preaching: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/21/preaching-evangelistic-sermons-ian-clary Nick Cady on Answering the Questions People are Actually Asking: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/6/14/answering-real-questions-nick-cady Amy-Orr Ewing on Apologetics :  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/5/31/apologetics-persuasion-and-evangelism-amy-orr-ewingRecommended Resource:  Why Believe?: A Reasoned Approach to Christianity by Neil Shenvi   https://www.crossway.org/books/why-believe-tpb/Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Dominic Done, Clay Worrell, Nick Cady and Tim Chaddick answer questions from participants at our most recent Expositors Collective in person training event, hosted by Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa in beautiful southern California. They answer questions about dealing with criticism, pursuing humility, preaching topically yet expositionally (and expositionally yet topically!) the value of written manuscripts and many other important themes. This was recorded in Costa Mesa, California at our most recent Expositors Collective training event. Our next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages will be in Boise, Idaho on October 14-15, 2022 at Calvary Boise. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships. Register at https://www.expositorscollective.com/ Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

In this teaching Tim Chaddick encourages us to prioritize our reading, plan our rhythms and practice our rules for our personal spiritual health, relational well-being and power and clarity in our public proclamation of Gods word. As you listen in on this recording you’ll notice that it is short, to the point and packed with honest and insightful wisdom.  If you want to be in room for our next training event, then I specifically invite you to come along to our next training event in Boise Idaho, October 14- 15th. Early Bird registration is only $39 for this two day event, which includes our workbook, refreshments and a coach who you and a small group of others will be assigned to to experience the event together, lead small group breakouts and invest in your current or future teaching and preaching ministry. This event is open to men and women of all ages, and Christians in all stages and categories of ministry. This is open for lead pastors, women ministry directors, youth leaders, parachurch ministries: anyone who wants to grow in their personal study and public proclamation of God’s Word.  There is room for you, and your team.  This was recorded in Costa Mesa, California at our most recent Expositors Collective training event. Our next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages will be in Boise, Idaho on October 14-15, 2022 at Calvary Boise. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships. Register at https://www.expositorscollective.com/ Recommended Episodes: Tim Chaddick interview from 2019:  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/1/7/episode-082-three-key-movements-in-the-life-of-a-preacherDavid Guzik on the Value and Power of Expository Preaching: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/10/19/value-and-power-of-expository-preaching-david-guzik Sam Storms on the power of the Spirit  : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/4/12/prophetic-gifting-proper-grammar-amp-possible-tattoos-sam-stormsJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Douglas Sean O'Donnell (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is the senior vice president of Bible editorial at Crossway. He is the author and editor of over a dozen books, including The Beginning and End of Wisdom; The Pastor's Book; The Song of Solomon and Matthew in the Preaching the Word commentary series; and Psalms in the Knowing the Bible series. He also contributed the Song of Solomon and Job to the ESV Expository Commentary. In this conversation he speaks with Mike about his upcoming book (co-written with Leeland Ryken) The Beauty and Power of Biblical Exposition: Preaching the Literary Artistry and Genres of the BibleHe believes that instead of just acknowledging the various genres of Scripture, pastors and teachers should allow these genres to influence how the text is approached and communicated. They also speak about poetry, finding the "melodic line" in scripture passages and the importance of pastoral investment in the lives of the congregation. Resources Mentioned:The Beauty and Power of Biblical Exposition https://www.crossway.org/books/the-beauty-and-power-of-biblical-exposition-tpb/ The Pastor's Book: https://www.crossway.org/books/the-pastors-book-case/ Literarily: How Understanding Bible Genres Transforms Bible Study  https://www.moodypublishers.com/literarily/Recommended Episodes:Why You Need to Understand Literary Genre - Kristi Anyabwile : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/10/23/why-you-need-to-understand-literary-genre-kristi-anyabwile Preaching Funerals - Nick Cady + Mike Neglia : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/4/7/episode-100-preaching-funerals How to Interpret and Apply the Bible - Cody King: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/11/2/how-to-interpret-and-apply-the-bible-cody-king Sermon Prep involves Time, Work and Prayer - Eric Cartier : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/12/7/sermon-prep-involves-time-work-and-prayer-eric-cartierJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

We strive to be studious at our desks, lucid and clear in our communication and accurate in our exegesis; but without the empowering of the Holy Spirit our messages will be powerless and dry. Brian Brodersen shares about the vital necessity of dependency upon the Spirit in every aspect of sermon preparation and delivery. This was recorded in Costa Mesa, California at our most recent Expositors Collective training event. Our next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages will be in Boise, Idaho on October 14-15, 2022 at Calvary Boise. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships. Register at https://www.expositorscollective.com/  Brian was born and raised in Southern California. He became a Christian at age 22 and began attending Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, pastored by Chuck Smith. He met his wife, Cheryl, the youngest daughter of Pastor Chuck and Kay Smith, at one of the church’s home group meetings. They were married on 23 May 1980.Brian spent the next 16 years doing pastoral ministry in Southern California and church planting throughout the US, Eastern Europe, and the former Soviet Union.In 1996 the Brodersen family moved to London, England, to plant Calvary Chapel Westminster. They lived in south west London until 2000 when Brian returned to California to assist Pastor Chuck Smith at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa and to eventually assume the role of senior pastor.Today he serves as the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Brian is also the president of Calvary Chapel Bible College, the Calvary Global Network, and he is the Festival Director of Creation Fest UK.Keep up with Brian on the Back to Basics website: http://backtobasicsradio.comJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Dr Don Sunukjian's lifelong love has been preaching, both as a pastor and a teacher. His passion is to see God's Word presented with accuracy, clarity, interest and relevance. With doctorates in theology and communication and 21 years as a senior pastor, he brings both scholarship and experience to his classroom  at Biola University where he serves as Professor Emeritus of Christian Ministry and Leadership.In this conversation he speaks with Mike Neglia about oral clarity and the importance of establishing relevance through vivid, real life examples. Dr Sunikjian has contributed to The Bible Knowledge Commentary, Biblical Preaching, Bibliotheca Sacra, Walvoord: A Tribute and The Big Idea of Biblical Preaching. He has has conducted pastors' conferences in most metropolitan centers of the United States and maintains a regular preaching schedule.Recommended Resources: An Invitation To Biblical Preaching: https://www.kregel.com/preaching/invitation-to-biblical-preaching/ How Don Sunukjian Preaches:  https://homiletix.com/don-sunukjian-how-i-preach/ Biblical Sermons: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/41270 Dr Uche Anizor - Overcoming Congregational Apathy : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/6/7/overcoming-congregational-apathy-uche-anizor Dr  Jeffrey Arthurs: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/5/3/fearing-god-more-than-fearing-people-jeffrey-arthursDr Gerald Bray: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/11/30/pastoral-preaching-brevity-and-john-chrysostom-gerald-brayJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Jesus of Nazareth is the great Subject of our preaching and the Hero of our Sermons, but in what ways should Jesus be a role model in our preaching style and sermon construction? In this engaging conversation with Matthean scholar Dr Jonathan Pennington, Mike Neglia finds out in what ways the authoritative yet mysterious preaching of the Messiah is exemplary for contemporary expositors (and a few ways that He is NOT supposed to be our role-model). Dr Pennington also speaks about the Beatitudes, human flourishing and ways to structure a sermon series the encompasses the entire Sermon on the Mount (and a little bit about heavy metal!) Jonathan T. Pennington is currently Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky (USA). He has also regularly served as a visiting professor at Reformed Theological Seminary (Orlando), Southeastern Seminary, The Village Church Institute (Dallas), and The Institute of Biblical Studies in Orlando, FL as well as Morling College (Melbourne, Australia).He is also the Spiritual Formation Pastor at Sojourn East and regularly speaks and teaches in churches all over the country.He earned a B.A. in History as well as a Teaching Certificate from Northern Illinois University. He received the Master of Divinity degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Chicago), where he also taught Greek for two years as a NT Fellow. During his time at TEDS he also served for five years as the Associate Pastor at the Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris in northern Illinois.He holds the PhD in New Testament Studies from the University of St. Andrews, Scotland (in St. Mary’s College), where he wrote a thesis entitled “Heaven and Earth in the Gospel of Matthew” under the supervision of Professors Richard Bauckham and Philip Esler. He attended St. Andrews as a Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholar and while there he also served as a lecturer in Greek. Dr. Pennington is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, the Evangelical Theological Society, the Tyndale Fellowship (Cambridge), the Institute for Biblical Research, and the International Organization for Septuagint and Cognate Studies. He has published a wide variety of books, articles, and Greek and Hebrew language tools. (For fuller information see the Publications pages.) He is the also the host and co-producer of the YouTube show Cars, Coffee, Theology. If you want to support Dr. Pennington's teaching and preaching ministry you can do so here -- https://www.humanflourishingministries.com/donate Resources Mentioned: 11 Part Sermon on the Mount Devotional lockdown series : https://www.jonathanpennington.com/preaching-and-speaking-resourcces Jesus the Great Philosopher: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/jesus-the-great-philosopher/403660 Small Preaching https://www.smallpreaching.com/ The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/the-sermon-on-the-mount-and-human-flourishing/349604 Recommended Episodes Dr Pennington’s earlier episode on Expositors Collective:  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/8/10/the-first-and-last-minute-of-your-sermon-jonathan-pennington Daniel Fusco : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/8/24/daniel-fusco-tilling-the-soil Sam Allberry: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/9/21/embodied-preaching-sam-allberry The Expositors Collective is a growing network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers. We provide resources through our weekly podcast, our two-day intentional training seminars, and interactive webinars.Our next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages will be in Boise, Idaho on October 14-15, 2022 at Calvary Boise. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships.Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io