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The Preachers Talk podcast, brought to us by 9Marks and The Charles Simeon Trust, is an absolute gem for anyone who is interested in improving their preaching skills. As a dedicated listener, I eagerly anticipate each new episode and have found the addition of extra episodes to be a welcome treat.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the opportunity to learn from Jeremy, who I had the pleasure of meeting at a Simeon's Trust Spanish seminar in Denton, Texas. He proved to be humble and approachable, making for a wonderful learning experience. I can only hope that the creators consider adding a Spanish version of this podcast, as it would greatly benefit the Spanish-speaking community who are in need of such a laid-back, down-to-earth, funny, and insightful resource.
The conversations had on Preachers Talk are not only informative and educational but also incredibly encouraging. The seasoned preachers featured in these discussions leave me hungry to preach with more clarity and conviction for the glory of God. I appreciate their generous encouragement, thorough discussion, and pastoral criticism. As someone interested in expositional preaching, this podcast has become an invaluable resource for me.
I must say that there are no major drawbacks or negatives that I have come across while listening to this podcast. However, as one small request, it would be great if there could be some content specifically geared towards those who do not preach regularly or may not hold the role of elders. Additional insights for this specific group would greatly enrich their understanding of preaching.
In conclusion, I am truly grateful for the Preachers Talk podcast and highly recommend it to anyone who desires to better handle the word of truth. The combination of 9Marks and The Charles Simeon Trust has proven to be a powerful collaboration in providing preachers with valuable resources. This podcast has been instrumental in my own pastoral ministry development and I pray that it bears great fruit for others as well.
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Why is simplicity in preaching important? Who benefits? How do we strive for it without being simplistic? Kevin Walker joins Ed and Jeremy to discuss.
Should a preacher seek to be creative? How might such an attempt go wrong? Ed, Dave, and Jeremy revel in the creativity of the Bible and what it has to teach us about our own use of creativity with words.Mentioned ResourcesJohn Claude's Essay on the Composition of a SermonHerman Bavinck's On Preaching and Preachers
How does one utilize systematic theology in exposition well? What are the benefits of attempting such a thing? Dave, Ed, and Jeremy begin a mini-series on the use of systematic theology in preaching.
There seem to be moments that demand a topical sermon. What are they? How can a topical sermon be done well? Dave, Ed, and Jeremy discuss and provide examples.
Engaging the emotions and the will can be tricky. Should we do such a thing in preaching? How do we do so well? Listen in as Ed, Dave, and Jeremy discuss.Topics Discussed(00:06) - Preaching to the Heart(06:24) - The Head vs the Heart in Preaching. Is There Room for Both?(18:01) - The Role of Emotions in Preaching(29:24) - Aligning Our Emotions with the Word When the Topic or Text Encites EmotionResourcesAs One Without Authority by Fred CraddockThe Christian Mind by Harry Blamires
Every preacher has a sermon or two that sticks out in their mind from a fellow preacher. What makes a sermon memorable? How do we thread the needle between wanting to be memorable and legitimately helping our people remember what they were taught?Ed, Dave, and Jeremy try to figure it out.
It is easy to float away from the text and talk about the same things every week. We should apply sermons, but how? How do we do application without getting sidetracked? Dave, Ed, and Jeremy discuss.
What is going on in Asia these days when it comes to training preachers? What are the challenges and encouragements? Darrell Young, the Simeon Trust's man in Asia, joins Dave and Jeremy to discuss. Subscribe to our new podcast, A Storm in the Desert.
How should pastors listen to preaching without getting distracted or overly critical? Should kids ever not be present in a sermon, given the content? As for personal illustrations, is it ever ok to be the hero? Dave and Ed take listener-submitted questions from Jeremy.Subscribe to our new podcast, A Storm in the Desert.
Preachers often have opportunities to give short talks at events from the bible. What is the preacher to do in such situations? What are the challenges? And how can these talks improve our regular preaching? Ed, Dave, and Jeremy discuss.
How does one preach cross-culturally? What even counts as cross-cultural? On this episode, Ed and Jeremy sit down with Walter Carter III to discuss the benefits and challenges of preaching outside one's regular pulpit ministry.
What is the preacher supposed to do with the gospel in a sermon? How can they use it to further the point of the text and not ruin it? Ed, Dave, and Jeremy take up these questions and give examples from their own pulpit work.
How does one go about preaching short texts? Why would a preacher consider doing so? Listen in as Dave, Ed, and Jeremy discuss these questions and more.
How should a seasoned preacher approach a new preaching role? What does pastoral wisdom look like in such a position? Ed, Dave, and Jeremy draw on their own successes and failures to answer these important kinds of questions.
Can a preacher re-preach a sermon? If so, where and when? What might the benefits and pitfalls be of such a practice? Listen in as Dave, Ed, and Jeremy talk it out.
What do we do with the strange, gross, and just plain weird parts of the bible? Why is playfulness an important element in the preacher's pursuit of faithfulness to the text?Listen in as Ed, Dave, and Jeremy revel in the need for obedience and playfulness in preaching.
What does one do once they have gotten to the heart of the text? How does one effectively wield the main point of a passage?This week Dave, Ed, and Jeremy tackle these important challenges.
Just how much of the text should a preacher read before he preaches it? What about rereading while you preach? And how do you deal with a text that has multiple popular interpretations? These are just a few of the questions Jeremy found in the mail bag to discuss with Ed and Dave
There is no denying it, preaching apocalyptic literature is tough, so why should we do it? What are the unique benefits and challenges to preaching it well?In this episode Dave, Ed, and Jeremy discuss this important genre of literature.
Every pastor lives the majority of life outside the pulpit. How does it affect the preacher? How does the preacher embrace the moment they are in without it dominate the preaching? Dave, Ed, and Jeremy wrestle with the tension between life and the pulpit.
Most of us who were trained in preaching were trained to preach Epistles. What are the challenges of preaching them? Why is preaching them beneficial for the church? Hear Ed, Dave, and Jeremy discuss this beloved section of Scripture
Does a preacher need a PhD? What are the benefits...and substantial challenges to getting one? Dave and Jeremy are joined by Robert Kinney to discuss this important topic.
How should a preacher go about preaching long passages? Why should anyone do so in the first place? Dave, Ed, and Jeremy have a short conversation on long texts.
What makes Gospels/Acts so interesting and yet so challenging to preach? How can the preacher preach them well? Ed, Dave, and Jeremy answer these kinds of questions, providing examples from their own preaching.
How does a preacher do his job well when he knows there is strife in the congregation? Dave, Ed, and Jeremy tackle this difficult topic, giving insight into what to do...and what to avoid.
Should there be a primary preacher in a pulpit or is team teaching ideal? How do you preach when you just don't feel like it? These questions, and many more, are pulled out of the mail bag and tossed around between Ed Copeland, Dave Helm, and Jeremy Meeks.
Wisdom is intensely practical, and yet also intensely difficult to preach sometimes. How can a preacher do it well? Why should we preach it in the first place?Listen in as Dave Helm, Ed Copeland, and Jeremy Meeks wrestle with an often neglected area of literature.
Why is clarity important in preaching? What leads to a lack of clarity and how can the preacher strive for it? Listen in as Dave Helm and Jeremy Meeks discuss the issue with Robert Kinney.
Preaching is never easy, but the diversity of one's audience can make it a particular challenge...and joy. John Folmar joins Dave and Jeremy to discuss preaching and training others to do the same in Dubai.
What does it mean to make our sermons pleasing and moving? Should we do that in the first place? If so, why? Robert Kinney joins Dave and Jeremy as they wrestle with some of the artistic elements of persuasion.
Preachers Talk is back! In this episode, Dave and Jeremy are joined by a special guest, Mark Dever.
It's not uncommon for a pastor's preaching schedule to linger on the Gospels and epistles and look past the major and minor prophets. In this episode of Preachers Talk, Jeremy chats with Dave and Ed about why they love preaching prophetic literature—and why your pastor should, too.
Weddings are wonderful celebrations, but the preaching at a wedding can be a challenging affair. How does one choose a text? How should the preacher approach the moment? Dave, Ed, and Jeremy draw from long experience to help preach well at a wedding.
Is it even possible to train preachers? If so, why is going to seminary only helpful but insufficient?In this episode of Preachers Talk, Dave and Jeremy discuss all this and more with their guest Michael Lawrence.
Many people love bible stories, but preachers can be reluctant to preach them. Why are they challenging and why should preachers take up the challenge? Listen in as Ed, Dave, and Jeremy discuss preaching Old Testament History and share examples from their own pulpit work.
How do you determine what to preach in the challenging, unique, and evangelistically-loaded moment of a funeral? Dave, Ed, and Jeremy share their wisdom on how to be sensitive to God's word and the moment in a way that serves all who hear.
How should a preacher deal with people talking about football rather than the sermon after church? Just how artful should sermons be anyways? Jeremy digs into the mailbag once again to fire your questions at Ed and Dave.
If AI could write a sermon for you, should you let it? What if it wrote one better than you could? Listen in as Dave, Ed, and Jeremy figure out how AI can be utilized in preaching...and why we should avoid it.
In this episode of Preachers Talk, the hosts discuss on avoiding boredom
Should we preach books fast or slow? Listen to Ed, Dave, and Jeremy discuss the benefits and dangers of the extremes while seeking to free the preacher from the burdens of thinking there is a perfect way to divide preaching units.
How should the preacher take the audience into consideration as he prepares his sermon?Hear Ed, Dave, and Jeremy wrestle with the joys and complexities of preaching with one's particular audience in mind.
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