Podcasts about material connection

So we have said goodbye to 2020 and all of the insanity that came with it, but there is something we haven’t said goodbye to: working from home. Many companies have pledged to work from home well into 2021, leaving us sitting in  our sweatpants, computer monitors and weird makeshift home offices with reluctant acceptance. People are spending more time than EVER indoors and at their screens, and that’s why it’s never been MORE important to have plants not only in our homes, but in our work from home office set ups. Since WFH isn't going anywhere, in 2021, I'm choosing to reframe it from a frustration to an opportunity. An opportunity to have complete control over our WFH environment and create our desk space oasis to look exactly like we want it. Today’s episode is all about the why and how behind bringing plants into our workspaces, whether you are still working from home or are back in your office. Cobbling together a work from home set up was STRESSFUL in 2020, in our old apartment  I had a desk that folded up into the wall, so I couldn’t even decorate and settle in the way I wanted. But now, as we turn the page to 2021, let’s shake things up create some stress free and  joyful moments in our lives! For me the solution here has been plants and something that blew me away recently is how many people in our community are going HAM on their workspaces with plants. I posted my planty wfh set up on IG in December, asking if anyone else created a jungle oasis at their desk the way I did in 2020, and SO many of you sent pictures of your amazing planty home office set ups, and asked for help and ideas for how to set up your own. So this episode is for you plant friends, inspired by you and members of our community, and I hope everyone walks away from this episode with one idea to incorporate a little more green into their daily workflow.  I’ve broken this episode into two sections: the WHY where we dive into the reasons why having plants are so important in our space and talk a little about biophilic design and then part two the HOW. I share ideas inspired from the WHY section, break down the ways I incorporated plants and biophilic design into my home office and then review some photos listeners sent in and hope their setups might inspire you as well.  Get the free download with 9 Tips for Greening Up Your Work From Home Office Space In the episode we learn: [02:07] Why Bloom and Grow Radio is doing an episode on #plantywfh spaces [04:39] Check out Maria’s Planty WFH space tour [05:03] What to expect from this episode on work from home setups and biophilic design [06:50] The AMAZING and unbelievable benefits of engaging with plants and biophilic design, according to 14 Patterns of Biophilic Design [07:27] What is biophilia, the idea behind it, and the important figures behind this wonderful hypothesis [09:24] The psychological role of plants in our creativity [10:09] How being around nature and scenery affects patient recovery, as studied by Dr. Ulrich in 1972 to 1981 [11:13] A review of direct versus involuntary attention based on studies by Stephen R. Kellert and Rachel Kaplan [13:41] Biophilic Pattern #1: Visual Connection with Nature [13:54] Planty WFH Tip #1: Put your desk near a window [14:15] Planty WFH Tip #2: Put plants within the eyeline of your desk [14:33] Planty WFH Tip #3: Have a green wall in your office [14:56] Planty WFH Tip #4: If you can’t have real plants, pictures of plants will do! [15:09] Biophilic Pattern #2: Non-Visual Connection with Nature [15:26] Planty WFH Tip #5: Play nature sounds like the one-square inch forest silence in the Olympic National Park, bird songs, or waves [16:36] Planty WFH Tip #6: Have different plant scents nearby, or you can use a diffuser like Maria!) [16:53] Biophilic Pattern #3: Non-Rhythmic Sensory Stimuli  [17:09] Planty WFH Tip #7: Set up bird feeders or pollinator-attracting plants, or take care of rare-blooming plants for a nice surprise [17:39] Biophilic Pattern #4: Thermal and Air Flow Variability [17:59] Biophilic Pattern #5: Presence of Water [18:07] Planty WFH Tip #8: It’s your humidifier’s time to shine! Maybe a tiny fancy plug-in fountain? [18:40] Biophilic Pattern #6: Dynamic and Diffuse Light [18:52] Planty WFH Tip #9: Install a grow light with a timer, and have a more sustainable work hours setup! [19:12] Planty WFH Tip #10: Reduce your blue light intake and light candles after a long day of work [19:33] Biophilic Pattern #7: Connection with Natural Systems [19:47] Biophilic Pattern #8: Biomorphic Forms and Patterns [19:56] Did you know there are interesting and precise angles in nature? [20:35] Biophilic Pattern #9: Material Connection with Nature [21:07] Planty WFH Tip #11: Add accents in your home office like wood grains, fossil textures, and bamboo rattans [21:30] Planty WFH Tip #12: Try a natural color palette of greens and browns [21:50] How Maria and Billy managed their storage during their move [24:52] Biophilic Pattern #10: Prospect [25:04] Why it’s important to change the focus of your eyes every once in a while [25:18] Biophilic Pattern #11: Refuge [25:19] Why Maria recommends a planty screen-free space [26:10] Biophilic Patterns #12: Mystery and #13: Risk and Peril [26:20] The biggest rule of thumb of biophilic designs for Maria [27:06] If you can’t have real plants, download the Bloom and Grow Radio’s free and gorgeous watercolor of prickly pear cactus in various states of bloom! [28:03] Planty WFH Tip #13: Envelop your space in plants (if you can!) [28:32] Maria’s planty WFH tips and ideas based on her own WFH setup [30:04] The best plants for low-light home offices [31:13] Are you blessed with a high-light office situation? Maria recommends these plants that love abundant light [31:36] Planty WFH Tip #14: Install grow lights to incorporate more plants [32:44] Planty WFH Tip #15: Tiny space? Go vertical! [34:21] Maria’s biggest takeaways from 14 Patterns of Biophilic Design and her top advice on #plantyWFH setups [36:26] Finding joy and awe in your #plantyWFH as a small break from your work day Mentioned Resources in today's episode Get the free download with 9 Tips for Greening Up Your Work From Home Office Space Check out Maria's #plantywfh office tour on youtube! Blog with photos of our community members #plantywfh set ups BAGR YouTube video Houseplant Tour: My Restorative Plant Corner // Why Plant Care Truly is Self Care BAGR Episode How To Use Plants To Create Restorative Environments With Anne Meore From NYBG 14 Patterns of Biophilic Design by William Browning, Catherine Ryan, and Joseph Clancy Hoh Rainforest Audio Biophilia by Edward O. Wilson Frederick Law Olmsted View Through a Window May Influence Recovery from Surgery by Roger Ulrich Stephen R. Kellert Attention Restoration Theory: Exploring the Role of Soft Fascination and Mental Bandwidth by Rachel Kaplan What Was That Like Podcast by Scott Johnson Thank you to our episode sponsor: Makespace makes storage simple, seamless and affordable without you EVER having to leave your apartment. They pick up, store and return your stuff and provide the packing materials! To learn more, visit makespace.com and use code SPACEPLZ for $100 off! Take the Plant Parent Personality quiz to unlock your Plant Parent Potential and get a curated list of plants, DIY planty projects and podcasts tailored specifically for your lifestyle. Follow Maria and Bloom and Grow Radio: Take the Bloom and Grow Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle) Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon! Instagram and Facebook: @BloomandGrowRadio Tiktok: @bloomandgrowradio Subscribe to the Bloom and Grow Youtube Show! /Bloomandgrowradio Website: www.bloomandgrowradio.com Join the (free) Garden Club: www.bloomandgrowradio.com/garden-club

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Clay Scroggins - Lead Pastor of Buckhead Church (Atlanta, GA) Intro to Clay Scroggins (0:45) Philosophy of preaching (3:56) Role of preaching in pastoral duties and identity (5:17) Preaching when you’re not the senior leader (7:43) How to Lead in a World of Distraction (12:26) Diagnosing distractions (14:32) Distraction and preaching (20:50) Preaching versus self-help talks (24:08) Favorite and/or most challenging preaching experience (30:23) Christmas Eve or Easter (31:23) Impactful communicators (31:57) Recommended resources (32:35) Connecting with Clay (33:50) Reaching out to our guest @clayscroggins (Twitter) @clayscroggins (Instagram) @ClayScrogginsAuthor (Facebook) ClayScroggins.com (Website) Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Topic: Permission to Go Short This Advent Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Topic: Responding to Negative Feedback Michael Bierut and negative feedback (0:09) Michael's response (1:52) Acknowledge that the feedback is heard (2:38) Give a window into the intention (3:37) Be realistic about next steps (4:29) Offer positive reinforcement (5:17) Create a space for unity (6:23) Bonus tip: no one gets a full page (7:12) Next Episode arrives November 15, 2018! Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Topic: Inside Out - A sermon based on the concepts in Simon Sinek's "Start With Why" 3 Year Anniversary (0:09) Intro to "Inside Out" (0:52) Is Pepsi ok? (4:47) Power of Coca-Cola (12:26) Start with why (14:25) The call of Jeremiah (22:21) Adapted golden circle (23:57) What happens when we sin? (28:59) Application to organizations (31:34) Greatest commandments as expressions of identity (33:47) World Communion Sunday (35:12) Next Episode arrives November 1, 2018! Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Abby Norman - Pastor of New Hope United Methodist Church (Atlanta, GA) Intro to Abby Norman (0:41) Abby's story (2:09) Why is preaching important when you have influence elsewhere? (9:21) What is foundational to Abby's preaching (13:31) How preaching fits into Abby's pastoral identity and vocation (18:14) Choosing sermon topics (19:49) Evolution in Abby's preaching (21:41) Leaving the manuscript behind (26:14) Favorite and most challenging preaching experience (29:19) Christmas Eve or Easter (32:12) Impactful communicators (34:05) Recommended resources (38:32) Connecting with Abby (40:32) Reaching out to our guest @AbbyNormanSays (Twitter) @AbbyNormanSays (Instagram) @AbbyNormanSays (Facebook) AbbyNorman.net (Website) Next Episode arrives October 18! Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Topic: Overcoming Anxiety in Sermon Planning and Writing The anxiety of planning and writing sermons (0:10) Plan ahead (2:49) Match your planning to your personality (4:05) Focused time (6:22) Personal devotion and writing time (8:23) Capture ideas that capture you (10:10) Listen to your community (11:40) Remember God's faithfulness (13:12) Wrap up (14:56) Next episode arrives October 4, 2018! An interview with Abby Norman, Pastor at New Hope UMC (Atlanta, GA) and recently featured on the Start Up Podcast Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Topic: The 3 Arcs Welcome back (0:10) Narrative Arc (3:28) Emotional Arc (8:05) Rhythmic Arc (14:30) Arcs across series (18:44) Next episode arrives September 20, 2018! Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Austin Channing Brown - Author, writer, and speaker Introduction to Austin (0:35) How and why Austin started work in racial reconciliation (3:52) Why "I'm Still Here" is a memoir (9:12) The importance and uniqueness of the voice of Black women (12:13) Helpful and unhelpful ways to lead conversations on race (16:12) Why some people of color turn down opportunities to teach or lead discussions (21:39) Natural communication takes hard work (28:58) How Austin curates her stories (31:04) Austin's growing edges (34:54) Most challenging project (37:18) Impactful communicators (38:19) Recommended resources (39:51) How to follow Austin (41:07) Reaching out to our guest @austinchanning (Twitter) @austinchanning (Instagram) @austinchanningbrown (Facebook) AustinChanning.com (Austin's website) Art of the Sermon is going on a short break and will return in Fall 2018 Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Topic: Better Church Announcements Important Announcement (0:09) Church Announcements (4:12) 1. Use more channels (5:39) 2. Make the channels valuable (6:18) 3. Focus on the point, mission, or vision (7:10) 4. Tell a story (8:41) 5. Cut the details (9:24) 6. Clear call to action (10:25) 7. Consider the context (12:14) 8. Target specialized announcements (13:12) 9. Strategy and policies (14:06) 10. Worksheets or templates (15:01) Next Episode arrives May 17, 2018! An interview with Austin Channing Brown, Author and Speaker Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Topic: Secrets of a Top 5 TED Talk Intro (0:13) Feeling comfortable (1:41) But not too comfortable (4:09) Passion plus familiarity (5:50) Focus on the "why" of what you're saying (7:19) Make a connection with the room (9:15) Being vulnerable (10:55) But not too vulnerable (12:38) Next Episode arrives May 3, 2018! Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Rev. Matt Miofsky - Lead Pastor of The Gathering (St. Louis, MO) Assessing preaching success and failure (0:32) Success goes to the head, failure to the heart (3:47) Preaching hard things (9:22) Most challenging preaching experience (16:13) Christmas Eve or Easter (17:14) Impactful communicators (18:36) Recommended resources (22:21) How to follow Matt (25:05) Reaching out to our guest @mmiofksy (Twitter) @mmiofksy (Instagram) @miofksy (Facebook) GatheringNow.org (Church website) Next Episode arrives April 19, 2018! Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Rev. Matt Miofsky - Lead Pastor of The Gathering (St. Louis, MO) Introduction to Matt (0:35) Why The Gathering grew early (3:26) Philosophy of preaching (8:20) The future of preaching (12:01) Where preaching falls in Matt's priorities (17:21) Act your size (19:05) Reaching out to our guest @mmiofksy (Twitter) @mmiofksy (Instagram) @miofksy (Facebook) GatheringNow.org (Church website) Next Episode arrives April 5, 2018! More with Rev. Matt Miofsky, Lead Pastor of The Gathering (St. Louis, MO) Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: David Van Biema - Author, Former Head Religion Writer for Time Introduction to David (1:22) Writing about prayer (2:35) Philosophy of communication (3:33) The history and rediscovery of the Prayer Wheel (4:32) Using the Prayer Wheel as a preaching tool (9:35) Decoding the Wheel (10:55) Historical development (14:05) Reverse engineering a medieval tool (17:51) Why was the Wheel lost? (19:56) Interactivity in prayer (22:07) Why the Prayer Wheel is helpful today (23:55) Why the Psalms still resonate (27:29) Honoring the Psalms as both Jewish and Christian texts (30:18) Most challenging communication experience (34:42) Impactful communicators (35:43) Recommended resources (37:34) How to follow David (39:01) Reaching out to our guest @DavidHVB (Facebook) The Prayer Wheel (Facebook Group) Next Episode arrives March 15, 2018! An interview with Rev. Matt Miofsky, Lead Pastor of The Gathering (St. Louis, MO) Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Rev. Justin Coleman - Lead Pastor, University United Methodist Church (Chapel Hill, NC) Introduction to Justin (0:47) Philosophy of communication (3:40) Justin's background (7:40) Cross-racial ministry (10:55) The role preaching played in Justin's call to ministry (14:48) How preaching fits into Justin's identity and role as a pastor (16:38) Preaching as a tool for vision and leadership (20:32) How Justin begins every sermon (26:01) Most challenging preaching experience (29:34) Easter or Christmas Eve (34:09) Impactful communicators (36:46) Recommended resources (39:49) How to follow Justin (42:08) Reaching out to our guest @RevColeman (Twitter) @justin.coleman7 (Facebook) UniversityUMC.church (Justin's church website) Next Episode arrives March 1, 2018! An interview with David Van Biema, Author and former head religion writer for Time Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Robert Carnes - Author, Managing Editor for the Orange Group (Atlanta, GA) General Topic: Elements for Storytelling Introduction to Robert (0:32) Philosophy of communication (5:07) The Original Storyteller (6:45) Why storytelling is important (10:03) Why the recent focus on story? (13:18) Context is key (15:50) The missing element in many "church" stories (19:25) Authentic resolution (23:16) Guarding against manipulation (25:36) Most challenging project (29:43) Easter or Christmas Eve (31:51) Impactful communicators (32:30) Recommended resources (34:09) How to follow Robert (36:06) Reaching out to our guest JamRobCar.com (Robert's website) OriginalStoryteller.com (The book's website) @JamRobCar (Facebook) @JamRobCar (Twitter) @JamRobCar (Instagram) Next Episode arrives February 15, 2018! An interview with Rev. Justin Coleman, Lead Pastor at University United Methodist Church (Chapel Hill, NC) Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Topic: Choosing How to Begin Sermons Introduction (0:13) 1 - Compelling preachers are interesting—even when the content is not (3:41) 2 - Recaps and small talk don’t have to be ad-libbed (4:58) 3 - The beginning of a sermon can be used to communicate priorities (6:03) 4 - Consider the context of the entire service (7:03) 5 - Consider the context of your relationship with the congregation (9:07) Wrap up (10:36) Next Episode arrives February 1, 2018! An interview with Robert Carnes - Author, Managing Editor for the Orange Group (Atlanta, GA) Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Brent Gambrell - Author, President of Brent Gambrell Ministries (Nashville, TN) General Topic: Living for Another Introduction to Brent (1:02) Call to traveling preaching (4:21) Philosophy of preaching (7:15) Connecting to your listeners (8:52) Inspiration for "Living for Another" (11:49) Why we still miss "one another" (16:14) Why self-help isn't helpful (19:34) Self-care (23:15) Brent's love for Barnabas (25:46) Favorite and most challenging preaching experience (29:03) Easter or Christmas Eve (30:21) Impactful communicators (31:12) Recommended resources (32:41) How to follow Brent (33:57) Reaching out to our guest BrentGambrellMinisstries.com (Brent's website) @BrentGambrell (Facebook) Next Episode arrives January 18, 2018! Breaking the First Rule of Preaching Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! In October 2017, this podcast celebrated its 2-year anniversary! Thank you all so much for listening and supporting the show for the last two years! On this year-end episode, we look back at some memorable moments from 2017 on the podcast. Whether you’ve been a listener from the beginning or you have joined in along the way, this is a great recap. Hint, hint: It would also be a perfect episode to share with friends or colleagues who have yet to listen! Finally, every episode is available in full for listening and downloading completely free. Check out the archives at ArtOfTheSermon.com to find episodes you may have missed or favorites you’d like to listen to again. Intro (1:09) Carey Nieuwhof - Preaching as leadership (2:17) Adam Hamilton - Preaching that connects with the non-religious (5:08) Jorge Acevedo - The benefits of team sermon planning (8:37) Sophia Agtarap - Finding the right voices to speak (12:32) Olu Brown - Building a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive congregation (15:46) Alisha Gordon - The fatherless of Scripture and single mothers (18:25) Dalton Rushing - Preaching when you're not feeling it (21:12) Narcie Jeter - Self care and learning to really trust God (24:15) Ryan O'Neal - Guiding principles for creative work (27:51) Brad Montague - The enduring power of hope (31:17) Next Episode arrives January 4, 2018! An interview with Brent Gambrell, author and President of Brent Gambrell Ministries (Nashville, TN) Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Ryan O'Neal, Songwriter and Musician (Sleeping At Last) General Topic: Songwriting and the Art of Christmas Introduction to Ryan (1:59) Philosophy of songwriting (5:58) Ryan's relationship with faith and the Church (8:59) The Enneagram Project and Ryan's podcast (12:09) Keeping up with the work (14:26) Creative patterns and disciplines (20:44) Artistry and clarity (24:20) Christmas through the eyes of an artist (28:29) Christmas music (31:43) Introduction to "Snow" (36:04) Favorite and most challenging project (39:43) Impactful musicians and communicators (41:37) Recommended resources (42:57) How to follow Ryan (45:14) "Snow" by Sleeping At Last (45:49) Reaching out to our guest SleepingAtLast.com Sleeping At Last on Spotify @SleepingAtLast (Twitter) @SleepingAtLast (Instagram) @SleepingAtLast (Facebook) Next Episode arrives December 21, 2017! 2017 Year in Review! Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Andrew Root - Author, Theologian, and Professor at Luther Seminary (St. Paul, MN) General Topic: The Grace of Dogs Introduction to Andy (2:01) Youth and Family Ministry (2:45) Philosophy of preaching (3:58) Inspiration for "The Grace of Dogs" (6:32) Why are dogs so unique? (10:52) Sidebar on cats (13:47) Dogs and children (14:38) The story behind the title (19:35) Dogs remind us of our humanity (21:32) The struggle to write this book (26:02) Most challenging communication experience (30:43) Easter or Christmas Eve (32:37) Impactful communicators (35:11) Recommended resources (36:40) How to follow Andy (38:16) Reaching out to our guest AndrewRoot.org (Andy's website) @RootAndrew (Twitter) Next Episode arrives December 7, 2017! An interview with Ryan O'Neal, Songwriter and Musician (Sleeping At Last) Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Rev. Katie Z. Dawson - Lead Pastor, Immanuel United Methodist Church (Des Moines, IA) General Topic: Advent Introduction to Katie (2:09) Philosophy of preaching (3:54) Current events and preaching (4:54) Advent planning and preparation (7:03) Planning chronologically (9:19) Getting in the Advent spirit (11:07) Katie's ideal schedule (13:12) Opportunities and challenges of preaching advent (16:33) Keeping Advent fresh (18:05) All Earth is Waiting - Katie's new Advent book (19:30) Advent is about the future too (23:46) Most challenging communication experience (26:03) Easter or Christmas Eve (27:29) Impactful communicators (28:51) Recommended books and resources (29:36) How to follow Katie (31:17) Reaching out to our guest SalvagedFaith.com (Katie's blog) @PastorKatie (Twitter) Next Episode arrives November 16, 2017! An interview with Andrew Root - Author, Theologian, and Professor at Luther Seminary (St. Paul, MN) Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Carey Nieuwhof - Podcaster, Author, and Pastor of Connexus Church (Barrie, Ontario) General Topic: Preaching as Leadership Introduction to Carey (2:37) Philosophy of preaching (6:15) Passion for leadership (11:14) Communication and leadership (15:25) Preaching as an act of leadership (17:03) Selecting sermon topics (22:32) Sharing the pulpit with Andy Stanley (26:21) Listening to other preachers (28:31) Sermon preparation and follow-up (32:27) Favorite and challenging preaching experiences (39:27) Easter or Christmas Eve (40:50) Impactful communicators (42:01) Recommended books and resources (44:59) How to follow Carey (46:52) Reaching out to our guest CareyNieuhwof.com @cnieuwhof (Twitter) @careynieuwhof (Instagram) @cnieuwhof (Facebook) Next Episode arrives November 2, 2017! An interview with Rev. Katie Z. Dawson - Lead Pastor, Immanuel United Methodist Church (Des Moines, IA) Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Rev. Dalton Rushing - Senior Pastor, Decatur First United Methodist Church (Decatur, GA) General Topic: Preaching Through a Dry Season Introduction to Dalton (1:57) Dalton's podcast "On Church" (3:35) Philosophy of preaching (4:55) The dry season (7:36) Preaching hope when you struggle with it (11:20) Not dumping on your congregation (15:08) Season of questioning and doubt (17:39) Responding to brokenness in the world (21:42) Coming out of the dry season (24:09) Favorite preaching experiences (28:47) Easter or Christmas Eve (30:21) Impactful communicators (31:40) Recommended books and resources (34:29) How to follow Dalton (36:23) Reaching out to our guest DaltonRushing.com Dalton[dot]Rushing[at]ngumc[dot]net Next Episode arrives October 19, 2017! An interview with Carey Nieuwhof - Podcaster, Author, and Pastor of Connexus Church (Barrie, Ontario) Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: A.J. Thomas, Founder and Director of the Joyful Giving Group General Topic: Money, Generosity, and Stewardship Introduction to A.J. (0:29) Philosophy of preaching (1:33) Talking about money (2:44) Disconnect between money and spirit (4:00) Discomfort when talking about money (5:12) Comfort when talking about money (7:51) Misconceptions about stewardship (9:37) Approaches to stewardship that hurt the cause (11:55) Misusing the spiritual side (13:55) A stewardship pep talk (15:36) A.J.'s unique take on pledges (17:27) Should the pastor know giving levels? (23:48) Joyful Giving Group (27:01) most challenging communication experience (25:24) Easter or Christmas Eve (29:00) Impactful communicators (30:10) Recommended books and resources (31:01) Connecting with A.J. (31:33) Reaching out to our guest JoyfulGivingGroup.com Next Episode arrives October 5, 2017! An interview with Rev. Dalton Rushing, Senior Pastor, Decatur First United Methodist Church (Decatur, GA) Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Sophia Agtarap, Director of Communications for Vanderbilt Divinity School General Topic: Public Theology Introduction to Sophia (0:41) Philosophy of communication (2:24) Being the right person to speak (5:00) Relationship to public theology (6:27) Recent movements and activities (9:21) It can be scary (13:59) Why public theology (16:14) Role of lay people (23:07) Standing with and not just for (27:05) Favorite and challenging communication experiences (30:20) Easter or Christmas Eve (31:01) Impactful communicators (31:56) Recommended books and resources (32:32) How to follow Sophia (35:08) Reaching out to our guest @sophiakris (Twitter) SophiaKristina.com Next Episode arrives September 21, 2017! An interview with A.J. Thomas, Founder and Director of the Joyful Giving Group Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Justin Trapp, Founder of Ministry Pass, Co-Creator of Sermonary General Topic: Sermon Writing and Repurposing Introduction to Justin (0:34) Philosophy of communication (1:53) Justin's love for preachers (3:35) A picture of sermon preparation (5:46) Sermonary, a new sermon writing tool (8:01) Mechanical versus artistic (13:44) Repurposing sermon content (15:07) Most challenging preaching experience (23:43) Easter or Christmas Eve (24:32) Impactful communicators (24:45) Recommended books and resources (25:35) How to follow Justin (26:13) Reaching out to our guest @justintrapp (Twitter) Sermonary.co Next Episode arrives September 7, 2017! An interview with Sophia Agtarap, Director of Communications for Vanderbilt Divinity School Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Alisha Gordon, Writer and Executive For Spiritual Growth at United Methodist Women General Topic: Single Mothers and the Church Introduction to Alisha (1:30) United Methodist Women (2:15) Philosophy of preaching (4:48) Becoming a preacher (6:44) Single moms and the Church (10:17) Scripture and "the fatherless" (14:08) Finding common ground (16:56) Missed opportunities (20:49) Practical ideas for ministries (23:25) Intersectionality (25:30) Intersectionality resources (30:02) Pop culture recommendations (31:39) Favorite and challenging preaching experiences (36:39) Easter or Christmas Eve (36:53) Impactful communicators (38:02) Recommended books and resources (39:45) How to follow Alisha (41:15) Reaching out to our guest @dstarwriter59 (Twitter) @dstarwriter59 (Instagram) @dstarwriter59 (Snapchat) AlishaGordon.com Next Episode arrives August 17, 2017! An interview with Justin Trapp, Founder of Ministry Pass Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Rev. Allen Stanton, Pastor at Merritt’s Chapel UMC (Chapel Hill, NC) General Topic: Ministry in Rural Communities Introduction to Allen (1:03) Philosophy of preaching (6:23) Connection to the rural church (10:59) Diversity in the rural church (13:16) Opportunities and challenges of ministry in rural communities (16:37) Fish-out-of-water experiences (18:58) Role of the rural church in the community (23:25) Favorite and challenging preaching experiences (27:54) Easter or Christmas Eve (28:45) Impactful communicators (29:28) Recommended books and resources (30:28) How to follow Allen (31:12) Reaching out to our guest @atstanton (Twitter) MerrittsChapel.org Next Episode arrives August 3, 2017! An interview with Alisha Gordon, Writer and Executive For Spiritual Growth at United Methodist Women Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! General Topic: Discernment and Pop Culture Sermon Illustrations Happy 4th of July! (0:41) Pulpit Fiction Podcast (2:04) Intro to the Minisode Topic (3:01) Step 1: Pray about it (4:21) Step 2: Don’t automatically reject something because it’s messy (4:56) Step 3: Let the stories of Scripture be your guide (5:47) Step 4: Use Philippians 4:8 as a test (6:32) Step 5: Just because it is messy or ambiguous doesn’t mean it’s profound (7:54) Step 6: Understand that the medium matters (9:08) Step 7: Be clear and intentional about why you want to reference something (10:09) Step 8: Are there other options? (11:07) Step 9: Context, context, context (12:04) Wrap up (13:00) Next Episode arrives July 20, 2017! An Interview with Rev. Allen Stanton, Pastor at Merritt’s Chapel UMC (Chapel Hill, NC) Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Rev. Olu Brown, Founding and Lead Pastor at Impact Church (Atlanta, GA) General Topic: Ministry in a Big City Introduction to Olu (1:06) Philosophy of preaching (1:50) What brought Olu to Atlanta (2:30) Ministry in a big city (5:47) Preaching in a big city (7:35) Doing church differently (9:03) Making a big city feel smaller (12:13) Worship planning (13:45) Passionate introvert (16:48) Importance of sharing the pulpit (19:02) Favorite and challenging preaching experiences (21:49) Easter or Christmas Eve (22:18) Impactful communicators (22:39) Importance of hard work (24:22) Recommended books and resources (26:24) How to follow Olu (27:57) Reaching out to our guest OluBrown.com (Olu's website) Next Episode arrives July 6, 2017! When Sermon Illustrations Aren't "Family Friendly" - An AOTS Minisode Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Rev. Adam Hamilton, Founding and Lead Pastor at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection (Leawood, KS) General Topic: Purposeful Preaching Introduction to Adam (1:22) Philosophy of preaching (2:13) Church mission statements (3:30) How Adam's preaching has evolved (5:48) Categories of sermons (7:21) Adam's "travel" series (12:24) Young preachers (17:13) Handling distractions (19:43) Two approaches to preaching (25:13) Favorite and challenging preaching experiences (28:39) Recommended resources (32:48) How to follow Adam (35:18) Reaching out to our guest AdamHamilton.org (Adam's Website) @RevAdamHamiltong (Twitter) @RevAdamHamiltong (Instagram) @PastorAdamHamiltong (Facebook) Next Episode arrives June 15, 2017! An Interview with Rev. Olu Brown, Founding and Senior Pastor at Impact Church (Atlanta, GA) Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Rev. Chris Abel, Young Adult Pastor at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection (Leawood, KS) General Topic: Young Adult Ministry Introduction to Chris (1:30) Defining "young adult" (4:54) Millennials stereotype (8:12) Philosophy of preaching (10:01) Value of personal invitation (15:02) Where do churches fail? (17:33) Where do churches succeed? (21:15) Tension over worship style (26:13) Cool versus authentic (30:19) Burlap (36:33) Favorite and challenging preaching experiences (37:43) Impactful communicators (39:25) Recommended books and resources (41:02) How to follow Chris (41:39) Reaching out to our guest ChristopherAbel.com (Chris's Website) @christopherabel (Twitter) @christopherabel (Facebook) @christopherabel (Instagram) Next Episode arrives June 1, 2017! An Interview with Rev. Adam Hamilton, Author and Senior Pastor of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection (Leawood, KS) Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Rev. Charley Reeb- Author, Pastor at Pasadena Community Church (St. Petersburg, FL) General Topic: That’ll Preach: 5 Simple Steps to Your Best Sermon Ever Introduction to Charley Reeb (0:42) Philosophy of preaching (2:39) Curse of Knowledge and Imposter Syndrome (4:51) Inspiration for “That’ll Preach” (5:48) Why we forget communication fundamentals (8:22) Charley’s passion for preaching (9:49) Balancing the call to preach with pastoral responsibilities (11:34) Preaching in a Biblically illiterate culture (13:27) Bold, passionate proclamation (15:16) Line between being bold and being authoritarian (21:52) Explosion of inspiration (23:34) Favorite and challenging preaching experiences (26:43) Easter or Christmas Eve (28:13) Impactful communicators (28:55) Recommended books and resources (31:14) How to follow Charley (32:58) Reaching out to our guest Charley@CharleyReeb.com CharleyReeb.com (Charley's Website) Next Episode arrives May 18, 2017! An Interview with Rev. Chris Abel, Young Adult Pastor at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection (Leawood, KS) Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! General Topic: Guest Preaching Introduction to the mini-sode (0:10) 1. Guest Preachers Keep Your Voice Fresh (2:19) 2. Guest Preachers Keep Our Perspective Aligned (4:04) 3. Guest Preachers Reveal the Diversity of the Body of Christ (6:04) 4. Guest Preachers Can Help With Unfamiliar Topics (7:40) 5. Guest Preachers Can Help With Difficult Topics (9:00) 6. Effective Regular Guest Preachers Make You Look Good (10:42) 7. Guest Preachers May Actually Help Financially (11:53) 8. Be a Guest Preacher Yourself (13:53) Next Episode arrives May 4, 2017! An interview with Rev. Charley Reeb, Author and Senior Pastor of Pasadena Community Church (Saint Petersburg, FL) Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Rev. Jim Harnish, author and retired United Methodist pastor General Topic: Politics and Preaching Introduction to Jim Harnish (0:59) Thanks to Jim (2:26) Philosophy of preaching (3:19) Relationship of politics and preaching (4:48) Should we look for political parallels? (12:38) Sensitivity to how messages are received (15:51) Importance of personal relationships (19:38) Presenting all sides (21:44) Planting seeds of unity (25:55) Personal outlets and practices (29:24) Challenging preaching experiences (32:02) Impactful communicators (35:14) Recommended books and resources (37:40) How to follow Jim (39:57) Reaching out to our guest JimHarnish.org (Jim's blog) Next Episode arrives April 20, 2017! Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Brad Montague, the creative mind behind Kid President General Topic: The power of love, joy, and creativity Introduction to Brad Montague (0:51) Brad's love for kids (2:25) Philosophy of communication (5:51) Source of Brad's hope and joy (9:13) Responding to life's challenges (13:05) Faith like a child (16:18) Smuggling hope (20:07) Kids' advice on being a better grown up (23:07) What's your Space Jam? (25:12) Challenging creative experience (32:11) Impactful communicators (35:09) Recommended books and resources (37:44) How to follow Brad (41:00) One more thing! Brad emailed me afterward and said he forgot to mention some friends of his who "help me see God in ways I often forget." Check out their current project on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCanZUyabsUrhSF8wRz6ADtQ Reaching out to our guest MontagueWorkshop.com @TheBradMontague (Twitter) @BradMontague (Instagram) Next Episode arrives April 6, 2017! An interview with Rev. Jim Harnish, author and retired United Methodist pastor Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Kenny Jahng, Church Communications Expert General Topic: The Focus of Church Communications Introduction to Kenny Jahng (0:36) Philosophy of communication (2:10) The #1 question (3:06) Focus on the audience (4:39) Why solo pastors and small churches need social (7:21) Beginning strategy (8:28) Church Butler (14:02) What's next for digital and social ministry? (17:40) Challenging experience (20:13) Impactful communicators (21:00) Recommended books and resources (21:39) How to follow Kenny (22:21) Reaching out to our guest KennyJahng.com @KennyJahng (Twitter) Next Episode arrives March 16, 2017! An Interview with Brad Montague, the creative mind behind Kid President Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Rev. Brian Combs - Pastor at The Haywood Street Congregation (Asheville, NC) General Topic: Including Two-Way Conversation in Sermons Introduction to Brian Combs (0:44) Keeping the focus of the church (4:03) Conversational preaching (7:08) Evolution of Brian’s process (11:39) Brian’s sermon preparation (12:56) Giving everyone a chance to speak (15:17) Encountering tangents (19:00) Reactions in different contexts (22:17) Tips for trying this style (27:39) Challenging preaching experience (29:25) Impactful preacher (32:50) Recommended books and resources (34:22) How to follow Brian (36:20) Reaching out to our guest Haywood Street Congregation @HaywoodStreet (Twitter) Next Episode arrives March 2, 2017! An Interview with Kenny Jahng, church communications expert Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Rev. Narcie Jeter – Lead Pastor, Point Hope UMC (Mt. Pleasant, SC) General Topic: Trusting in God while recovering from cancer surgery Introduction to Narcie Jeter (1:16) The power of meaningful conversation (4:25) Narcie's story begins (5:44) Diagnosed with brain tumor at age 30 (9:17) The second surgery (10:03) The power of memory (14:36) Wrestling with God and calling (19:38) Encouragement for others who are struggling (22:16) How Narcie is doing now (27:28) Most challenging preaching experience (29:16) Impactful communicators (30:24) Recommended resources (31:32) Connecting with Narcie (32:37) Reaching out to our guest @NarcieJeter (Twitter) @NarcieJeter (Facebook) Narcie's Blog Next Episode arrives February 16, 2017! An Interview with Rev. Brian Combs - Lead Pastor at The Haywood Street Congregation (Asheville, NC) Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Rev. Eric Huffman – Lead Pastor, The Story (Houston, TX) General Topic: Keeping Preaching Interesting Introduction to Eric Huffman (0:35) The Story in Houston (2:02) What do you mean by interesting? And why? (4:53) Communicating the Gospel (8:20) What makes some preaching boring (9:38) What interests preachers versus their congregations (12:31) Thoughts on "performance" (17:28) Humor in preaching (23:10) Favorite and challenging preaching experiences (26:24) Impactful communicators (30:29) Recommended resources (35:32) Connecting with Eric (38:17) Reaching out to our guest @EricTheStory (Twitter) @PastorEricHuffman (Instagram) @PastorEricHuffman (Facebook) Next Episode arrives February 2, 2017! An Interview with Rev. Narcie Jeter - Lead Pastor at Point Hope UMC (Mt. Pleasant, SC) Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Rev. Jorge Acevedo – Lead Pastor, Grace Church (Cape Coral, FL) General Topic: Team Sermon Preparation Introduction to Jorge Acevedo (0:45) Live preaching across multi-site campuses (3:51) Advantages to team sermon preparation (6:41) Size of the team (12:09) Planning the preaching calendar (15:10) Planning individual sermons (24:06) Team sermon prep for solo pastors (33:39) Recommended Resources (37:47) Connecting with Jorge (39:17) Reaching out to our guest @PastorJAcevedo (Twitter) Next Episode arrives January 19, 2017! An interview with Rev. Eric Huffman, Lead Pastor, The Story (Houston, TX) Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! In October 2016, this podcast celebrated its 1-year anniversary! Thank you all so much for listening and supporting the show for the last 14 months! On this year-end episode, we look back at some memorable moments from the first year of the podcast. Whether you’ve been a listener from the beginning or you have joined in along the way, this is a great recap. Hint, hint: It would also be a perfect episode to share with friends or colleagues who have yet to listen! Finally, every episode is available in full for listening and downloading completely free. Check out the archives as ArtOfTheSermon.com to find episodes you may have missed or favorites you’d like to listen to again. Next Episode arrives January 5, 2017! An interview with Rev. Jorge Acevedo, Lead Pastor, Grace Church (Cape Coral, FL) Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Jay Kranda- Online Campus Pastor, Saddleback Church; Co-Host of the Social Media Church Podcast General Topic: Online and Social Media Ministry Coffee Talk (1:00) Introduction to Jay Kranda (3:16) Jay’s approach to online ministry (8:38) Unique opportunities in online worship (11:52) Challenges in online worship (14:31) Experiencing preaching online versus offline (18:27) Common social media mistakes for churches (24:52) TVapp.church (29:47) Recommended Resources (32:32) Following and Connecting with Jay (34:11) Reaching out to our guest JayKranda.com @JayKranda (Twitter) Next Episode arrives December 15, 2016! We will celebrate a belated first anniversary of the show and review 2016. Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Rev. Melissa Cooper- Director of LECFamily, Program Director for the Life Enrichment Center General Topic: Intergenerational Ministry Introduction to Rev. Melissa Cooper (0:39) Melissa’s approach to preaching (2:42) Intergenerational ministry (7:05) Impact of intergenerational ministry on families (13:06) Planning and creating intergenerational worship (17:59) Tips for making sermons more accessible (28:09) Intergenerate Conference (36:54) Picture Advent (39:08) Recommended Resources (41:10) How to follow Melissa’s work (42:19) Reaching out to our guest LECFamily.org LECFamily (Facebook) @LECFamily (Twitter) @LECFamily (Instagram) Next Episode arrives December 1, 2016! An interview with Rev. Jorge Acevedo, Lead Pastor at Grace Church (Cape Coral, FL) Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Kristen Soltis Anderson – Co-Founder of Echelon Insights, Political Contributor to ABC World News, Author, and Co-Host of The Pollsters Podcast General Topic: Understanding and Connecting with Emerging Generations Introduction to Kristen Soltis Anderson (1:01) Insights into Millennials (4:20) Moves toward issue-specific focus (12:50) Communicating with emerging generations (14:41) How Kristen distills information for the soundbite world of TV (19:41) What gives Kristen hope after a tough election season (22:13) Impactful communicators (25:28) Recommended Resources (27:14) Where to see Kristen on election night and how to follow her work (29:02) Reaching out to our guest @ksoltisanderson (Twitter) @ksoltisanderson (Instagram) Next Episode arrives November 17, 2016! An interview with Rev. Melissa Cooper, Director of LECFamily, Program Director for the Life Enrichment Center Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Bishop Ken Carter, Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church and President-Elect of the UMC Council of Bishops General Topic: Preaching as a tool for unity The role of preaching in times of conflict (1:11) Wesleyan theology in today's world (5:30) Preaching in fresh expressions of the Church (7:35) Favorite and most challenging preaching experiences (10:08) Impactful preachers and communicators (12:00) Influential books (13:00) Recommended preachers (15:02) How to follow Bishop Carter's work (17:35) Reaching out to our guest Bishop[at]FLUMC[dot]org @BishopKenCarter (Twitter) Next Episode arrives November 3, 2016! An interview with Kristen Soltis Anderson, Co-Founder of Echelon Insights and Political Contributor to ABC News Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Bishop Ken Carter, Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church and President-Elect of the UMC Council of Bishops General Topic: The role preaching has played from local pastor to bishop Introduction to Bishop Carter (1:10) Philosophy and general approach to preaching (3:04) Preaching in the local church (4:39) Adapting sermons to multiple churches (7:33) Finding opportunities to preach while serving as an associate pastor (9:18) How preaching changed while serving a larger church (11:43) Bishop Carter’s sermon preparation process (15:01) Serving as a District Superintendent (19:11) Role of preaching in serving as a bishop (21:13) Role of sermons at Annual Conference/Church Meetings (24:54) Reaching out to our guest Bishop[at]FLUMC[dot]org @BishopKenCarter (Twitter) Next Episode arrives October 20, 2016! Part 2 of our interview with Bishop Ken Carter of the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: "Science Mike" McHargue General Topic: Finding God in the Waves and the relationship between science, doubt, and the Christian faith Introduction to Mike (0:43) Telling his story in book form (2:09) Mike's current work (4:05) Making the complicated simple (5:16) The key to connecting with an audience (8:20) Mike's interest in neuroscience (10:13) Why the church should support science (13:11) How pastors and churches can address the tension between science and faith (13:58) Most asked spiritual questions (17:35) Most asked questions by pastors, church leaders (21:08) Faith struggles as a pastor versus lay members (22:34) Why Mike become a United Methodist (27:04) Most difficult and favorite speaking experience (31:30) Impactful preachers and communicators (32:56) What Mike's reading right now (34:42) Science recommendations (36:14) How to follow Mike and get information on his book (37:08) Reaching out to our guest MikeMcHargue.com @mikemchargue (Twitter) Science Mike (Facebook) @mikemchargue (Instagram) Next Episode arrives October 6, 2016! An interview with Bishop Ken Carter of the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Leslie Jordan of All Sons & Daughters General Topic: Poets & Saints, writing for worship, and her love for the local church Introduction to Leslie and All Sons & Daughters (0:45) Love for and work with the local church (2:49) The relationship between pastors and worship leaders (6:52) The story and inspirations behind Poets & Saints (8:39) Leslie's favorite parts of the new album (13:22) Connecting the traditional and modern in worship (17:36) The song "You Are Love and Love Alone" (21:06) Influences (23:39) How to follow All Sons & Daughters (25:21) Reaching out to our guest AllSonsAndDaughters.com Next Episode arrives September 15, 2016! An interview with "Science Mike" McHargue Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Sarah Green Carmichael, Senior Editor at the Harvard Business Review, Host of the HBR Ideacast General Topic: Leading and Communicating as a Woman in Business Introduction to Sarah and her work (0:45) Experiences where gender was front and center (1:37) Speaking authoritatively (3:22) Reactions to Hillary Clinton (6:09) What has surprised Sarah (7:46) What women can uniquely bring (10:50) Leading large organizations (14:03) Female leaders that Sarah admires (15:24) Opportunities for women leaders (16:32) Advice for male colleagues (19:04) Mentoring female employees (21:15) Words of encouragement (23:21) Favorite and most challenging communication experiences (25:00) Impactful communicators in Sarah’s life (26:22) Book recommendations (27:00) How to follow Sarah (27:54) Reaching out to our guest @skgreen (Twitter) Next Episode arrives September 1, 2016! An interview with Leslie Jordan and David Leonard of All Sons & Daughters Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Adam Weber – Founding and Lead Pastor at Embrace Church, the fastest growing United Methodist Church General Topic: The Role of Preaching in a Growing Church Introduction to Adam and his work (1:11) Growth and Heath of Embrace Church (3:36) Philosophy of communication and preaching (6:16) How growing up outside the church shapes preaching (7:16) Role of preaching at Embrace (11:38) Guest preachers (13:29) Adam’s upcoming book on prayer (17:47) Teaching from within the community (20:24) Authenticity in preaching (23:45) Challenging and favorite preaching experiences (28:45) Recommendations (32:54) How to follow Adam (35:07) Reaching out to our guest AdamWeber.com @AdamWeber (Twitter) @AdamAWeber (Instagram) Next Episode arrives August 18, 2016! An interview with Sarah Green Carmichael - Senior Editor at Harvard Business Review and Host of “HBR Ideacast” Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Pokemon GO (0:26) Social Media Graphics Tutorial Video (2:13) Experimentation with the Show (2:37) Back to Podcasting (3:38) Podcasting Your Sermons (4:32) Reason 1: Time (5:23) Reason 2: Church Attendance (7:07) Reason 3: Sermons have Purpose (11:46) Reason 4: Value Beyond Your Church (13:02) Next Episode arrives August 4, 2016! An interview with Adam Weber – Founding and Lead Pastor at Embrace Church, the fastest growing United Methodist Church Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Jonathan Howe – Director of Strategic Initiatives at LifeWay, Host of Rainer on Leadership and SBC This Week podcasts General Topic: Podcasting for Pastors and Ministries Introduction to Jonathan and his work (0:30) Philosophy of communication (1:56) History with podcasting (3:09) Relationship between blog and podcast audiences (5:32) Benefits of podcasting (7:27) Cautions with podcasting (9:07) Finding your niche (10:37) Editing your podcast (12:06) Length of show (15:14) Intangibles and what makes a good show (17:43) Jonathan’s podcasting set-up (19:43) Jonathan’s podcasting process (21:59) Toughest and favorite projects (24:55) Finding New Ideas (26:16) Impactful preachers and communicators (27:06) Influential books, media, podcasts (28:37) Recommended Follows (30:27) How to follow Jonathan (31:26) Reaching out to our guest HoweOriginal.com (Jonathan’s blog) ThomRainer.com @Jonathan_Howe (Twitter) Next Episode arrives July 21, 2016! We reflect and build on the conversation with Jonathan Howe, including a look at Dan’s podcasting process. Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Brady Shearer – CEO of Pro Church Tools and Host of the Pro Church Podcast General Topic: Design, Storytelling, and Ministry Online Summer moves and retirements (0:15) Advent Prep (2:24) How to create social media images (4:41) Church branding (9:56) Dangers of storytelling (10:49) Online ministry (17:44) Links to things mentioned in the episode Pro Church Tools Pro Church Podcast Awaiting the Already: An Advent Journey Through the Gospels - Magrey deVega Songs for the Waiting: Devotions Inspired by the Hymns of Advent by Magrey deVega Art of the Sermon Episode 1: The Blessing and Challenge of Preaching Advent - An Interview with Rev. Magrey deVega GIMP DesignFeed.io Adobe Spark Church Branding on Pro Church Tools Simple Church Branding on Defining Grace Pro Church Podcast 102 - Lessons For Young Filmmakers with Elle Ginter Reaching out to our guest @BradyShearer (Twitter, Instagram) @BradyShearer1 (Snapchat) Next Episode arrives July 7, 2016! An interview with Jonathan Howe - Director of Strategic Initiatives at LifeWay Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Brady Shearer – CEO of Pro Church Tools and Host of the Pro Church Podcast General Topic: Using Media in Preaching and Teaching Introduction to Brady and his work (1:26) Philosophy of communication (3:51) Attention – the most valuable commodity (5:38) 3-pronged approach to storytelling (7:47) Stories, stats, steps (10:40) What pastors need to know about media (13:00) Church logo design (15:37) Reminder: social media is free! (20:01) Pastoring opportunities online (20:43) Latest trends (22:52) Toughest and favorite projects (25:49) Impactful preachers and communicators (27:03) Influential books (28:17) Recommended Follows (29:20) How to follow Brady (30:59) Links to things mentioned in the episode Pro Church Tools Pro Church Podcast The Method and Message of Jesus' Teachings by Robert Stein 99Designs A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller Story by Robert McKee TED Talks Storytelling by Akash Karia The Storytelling Animal by Jonathan Gottschall Gimlet Media Podcasts Brady and Brittany Vlog Reaching out to our guest @BradyShearer (Twitter, Instagram) @BradyShearer1 (Snapchat) Next Episode arrives June 16, 2016! Communication/design tools and tips as well as more from the interview with Brady Shearer Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Dr. Brian Russell – Professor of Biblical studies and Dean of the School of Urban Ministries at Asbury Theological Seminary, Writer, and Speaker General Topic: Speaking Human Spring has sprung (0:16) Recapping the North Carolina Preaching Festival (3:00) Ideas from Nadia Bolz-Weber (3:57) More with Dr. Brian Russell (6:32) Working with Bible translations (7:40) Speaking Human (12:41) Links to things mentioned in the episode (re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World Asbury Theological Seminary Reaching out to our guest BrianRussell.org Next Episode arrives June 2, 2016! An interview with Brady Shearer - Founder and CEO of ProChurch Tools Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

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Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Dr. Brian Russell – Professor of Biblical studies and Dean of the School of Urban Ministries at Asbury Theological Seminary, Writer, and Speaker General Topic: Reading Scripture as a Whole for Church and World Introduction to Brian and his work (0:40) The ultimate compliment (3:17) Philosophy and approach to preaching (4:40) Practical steps for reading Scripture (5:45) Philosophy for reading Scripture (9:56) When Bible reading becomes dry (16:08) Incorporating the whole narrative (18:13) Parallels in the Old Testament with today’s world (20:38) Toughest and favorite preaching experiences (26:14) Impactful preachers and communicators (29:19) Influential books (34:21) How to follow Brian (35:22) Reaching out to our guest BrianRussell.org Next Episode arrives May 19, 2016! More from the conversation with Dr. Brian Russell. Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Derrick Scott III – Executive Director at CCW (Campus to City Wesley Foundation) General Topic: The Blessings and Challenges of New Ministry Forms Ministry Matters and Google Play Music (0:15) Announcement: NC Preaching Festival (1:13) Listener Email: Abby (2:21) Listener Feedback: Haley (4:27) When Things Don’t Come Out Right with Rick (5:28) Congratulations to Father Jonathan and family (7:01) Derrick Scott III on mobile ministry (7:48) Derrick on the challenges of new ministry (13:00) Reaching out to our guest @Dluruth3 (Twitter) Derrick(dot)Luruth(at)gmail(dot)com Next Episode arrives May 5, 2016! An interview with Dr. Brian Russell - Professor of Biblical studies and Dean of the School of Urban Ministries at Asbury Theological Seminary, Writer, and Speaker Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Derrick Scott III – Executive Director at CCW (Campus to City Wesley Foundation) General Topic: A Calling to Lay Leadership Introduction to Derrick and his ministry (1:12) Philosophy and Approach to Preaching (3:02) Tapping into what God is already saying (4:46) 2 Questions for staying in touch with his students (6:09) Unease with preaching (10:49) Discerning a call to the laity (12:23) Valuing the role and ministry of the laity (17:12) Words of encouragement for discernment (20:15) Working with Millennials (23:32) Connection over numbers (27:39) Toughest and favorite preaching experiences (29:16) Impactful preachers and communicators (31:22) Influential books (33:19) How to follow Derrick (45:00) Reaching out to our guest @Dluruth3 (Twitter) Derrick(dot)Luruth(at)gmail(dot)com Next Episode arrives April 21, 2016! A reflection on our conversation and more from Derrick Scott III Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Thank you and hello to new listeners (0:15) Listener Feedback: Joshua (1:45) Rationale behind standard closing questions (2:05) Inspired by comedians (3:00) Listener Feedback: Ryan (4:38) Having something to say (4:57) Noticing and collecting (5:40) Interested, curious, and passionate (7:02) Time is a multiplier (8:22) Rob Bell advice: Make a sermon “to do” list (8:58) Get your voice on the podcast (10:22) Rob Bell: Structure breeds spontaneity (11:14) Rob Bell’s key to memorizing (12:39) Andy Stanley and when things don’t come out right (13:49) Announcements (18:04) Links to things mentioned in the episode Rob’s Amazon Page The RobCast How to Be Here Poets, Prophets, Preachers Sleepwalk with Me My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend AOTS 001 AOTS 010 AOTS 003 Photo of Rob Bell’s “Everything is Spiritual” structure Andy Stanley’s Christianity Today interview Chuck Knows Church AOTS Facebook Page (live streams coming soon - like to be notified!) Reaching out to our guest RobBell.com @RealRobBell (Instagram) Next Episode arrives April 7, 2016! An interview with Derrick Scott III - Executive Director at CCW (Campus to City Wesley Foundation), a multi-campus college ministry in northeast Florida Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Rob Bell – Author, Preacher, Podcaster General Topic: How to Be Here Catching up with Rob Bell (0:33) Podcast title inspiration (3:02) Jesus is captivating and sermons should be too (4:12) Creating space (6:39) The diversity of Rob’s audience (9:07) Sermons are participatory events (13:20) Preaching as an exchange of energy (14:25) Preaching vs. Transmission of information (15:10) You are the medium (16:41) Being authentic vs. Talking about authenticity (18:10) How to Be Here (22:52) Toughest and favorite preaching experiences (26:38) Orienting life around preaching (30:23) The value of asking questions (33:43) Impactful communicators (35:29) Influential books (37:41) How to follow Rob (40:06) Reaching out to our guest RobBell.com @RealRobBell (Instagram) Next Episode arrives March 17, 2016! Reflection and building on the conversation with Rob — including your feedback on the show! Get yours in now using the links below. Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Rev. Brian Johnson – Senior Pastor at Tomoka UMC in Ormond Beach, FL General Topic: Transitioning to Senior Pastor Celebrating Episode 10! (0:16) Lent has begun (2:21) The value of a trip to the Holy Land (3:49) Catching up with Rev. Brian Johnson (5:37) The transition to senior pastor 6 months later (8:50) Starting well (10:27) Setting expectations (12:18) Finding the right ways to communicate (15:28) Manuscript versus outline (17:32) Panning a year’s worth of sermons (20:58) The value of printed pieces (27:05) The importance of making time for planning (30:06) Productivity processes help focus on vision (32:45) Links to things mentioned in the episode Educational Opportunities Tours Church of the Resurrection Sermon Planning Survey Canva Nozbe Brian Johnson’s video on how he uses Nozbe Reaching out to our guest Brian Johnson on Facebook @JohnsonBrian (Instagram) Next Episode arrives March 3, 2016! Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Rev. Brian Johnson – Senior Pastor at Tomoka UMC in Ormond Beach, FL General Topic: Transitioning to Senior Pastor Introduction to Brian and his ministry (1:05) The biggest change between his previous and current churches (2:57) Rhythm and process (4:25) Using Nozbe to stay on top of tasks (7:40) More communication outlets as a senior pastor (8:40) Planning: Ideal versus actual (11:10) Control of the preaching topics (12:33) Staying fresh (14:24) How not growing up Christian shapes Brian’s preaching (17:25) Manuscript versus no notes (19:52) Impactful preachers/communicators (21:57) Impactful books/media (25:07) How to follow Brian (27:37) Links to things mentioned in the episode Michael Hyatt Evernote Nozbe Brian Johnson’s video on how he uses Nozbe Sermon Brainwave Podcast Sermonsmith Podcast The Productive Pastor Podcast Giving Blood — Leonard Sweet Communicating for Change - Andy Stanley The Four Pages of the Sermon: A Guide to Biblical Preaching — Paul Scott Wilson Reaching out to our guest Brian Johnson on Facebook @JohnsonBrian (Instagram) Next Episode arrives February 18, 2016! Reflection on our interview with Brian, as well as your feedback on the show! Get yours in now using the links below. Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Rev. Sarah Heath – Teaching/Preaching Site Pastor at Shepherd of the Hills UMC in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA General Topic: The Artist Preacher Toughest and favorite preaching experiences (0:38) Awkward moment: microphones and women’s clothing (7:42) Choosing to answer honestly (9:14) The relationship of identity and calling to ordination (12:34) Preaching is a gift (17:41) Impactful preachers/communicators (18:35) Impactful books (22:54) Impactful podcasts/videos/sermons (24:21) Links to things mentioned in the episode “I Am a Pastor” — Sarah Heath Anne Lamott Scary Close — Donald Miller Storyline — Donald Miller Steal Like an Artist — Austin Kleon News From Lake Wobegon Podcast — Garrison Keillor Science Mike Rising Strong — Brené Brown NT Wright Commentaries New Interpreters Commentaries Animate Curriculum “Meditation” — The Liturgists Podcast Poets, Prophets, Preachers — Rob Bell Reaching out to our guest RevSarahHeath.com @RevSarahHeath (Twitter) @RevSarahHeath (Instagram)a href="http://twitter.com/pastorjacevedo" target="_blank">@PastorJAcevedo (Twitter) Next Episode arrives February 4, 2016! Interview with Rev. Brian Johnson, Senior Pastor at Tomoka UMC in Ormond Beach, FL Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Rev. Sarah Heath – Teaching/Preaching Site Pastor at Shepherd of the Hills UMC in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA General Topic: The Artist Preacher Introduction to Sarah and her ministry (1:25) Philosophy and approach to preaching (6:00) The reemergence of storytelling (10:00) Appreciating the ordinary (11:25) Artistic Sarah and Pastor Sarah (14:46) Commitment to being challenged (20:20) Accountability and staying honest (21:46) The inherent challenge of being artistic in ministry (23:58) Influencing and being influenced (27:12) Authenticity and identity (28:43) Non-artists in the creative church (33:23) The need for a diversity of identities (35:24) How to follow Sarah (37:27) Links to things mentioned in the episode Storyline — Donald Miller 2016 UMC Lead Conference “I Am a Pastor” — Sarah Heath Brené Brown’s TED Talk Defining Grace blog post on Brené Brown’s TED Talk Steal Like an Artist — Austin Kleon Reaching out to our guest RevSarahHeath.com @RevSarahHeath (Twitter) @RevSarahHeath (Instagram) Next Episode arrives January 14, 2016! More from the conversation with Sarah. Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Strategies for staying at our best during Advent (0:33) Taking advantage of January (7:13) Christmas visitors versus Easter visitors (9:08) Reflecting on the conversation with Rev. Robb McCoy and Rev. Eric Fistler (10:45) The lectionary as a tool to use well or poorly (13:19) The value of lectionary resources in preparation and expanding perspectives (16:21) Deleted Scene: Struggling alongside our congregations (18:18) Questions for reflection on your 2015 (23:29) Merry Christmas and thank you! (24:53) Links to things mentioned in the episode Defining Grace Blog Post: Permission to Go Short During Advent Preaching Collective Blog Post: Making Your January Sermon Series Your Best Ever! Rainer on Leadership Podcast Episode 179: Six Considerations for Holiday Outreach Google Trends: Anxiety Pulpit Fiction Podcast TextWeek.com Feasting on the Word Commentaries Sermon Brainwave Podcast Pulpit Fiction Podcast Interview with Walter Brueggemann Next Episode arrives January 1, 2016! Interview with Rev. Sarah Heath, Teaching/Preaching Site Pastor at Shepherd of the Hills UMC in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Rev. Robb McCoy- Pastor, Two Rivers United Methodist Church, Rock Island, IL Rev. Eric Fistler- Pastor, First Congregational Church, Crystal Lake, IL General Topic: To Lectionary or Not To Lectionary Introduction to Robb, Eric, and their ministries (1:19) Philosophy and approach to preaching (3:02) Origins of the Pulpit Fiction Podcast (4:48) The benefits of doing the podcast (7:57) Choosing when and when not to use the lectionary (10:10) Strengths of the lectionary (13:11) Frustration with lectionary edits (15:49) Alternate lectionaries (17:17) Knowing what your church and/or the moment needs (18:45) The future of the Pulpit Fiction Podcast (20:07) Searching for sermon material on Saturdays (22:23) Toughest and favorite preaching experiences (23:33) Impactful preachers/communicators (28:36) How to follow Robb and Eric (34:12) Links to things mentioned in the episode Pulpit Fiction Podcast Robb and Eric on the SermonSmith Podcast We Make the Road by Walking: A Year-Long Quest for Spiritual Formation, Reorientation, and Activation by Brian McLaren Reaching out to our guest Pulpit Fiction Podcast on iTunes Pulpit Fiction Website Pulpit Fiction on Facebook @PulpitFPodcast on Twitter FatPastor.me (Robb McCoy’s blog) @FatPastor on Twitter (Robb McCoy) @PastorPirate on Twitter (Eric Fistler) Next Episode arrives December 15, 2015! Reflection on our interview with Robb and Eric, as well as your feedback on the show! Get yours in now using the links below. Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Thanks for the exciting launch (0:16) Listener feedback on previous episodes (0:50) Roy: Advent conversation can benefit non-preachers (1:30) Drew: Writing as a discipline for infrequent preachers (4:06) Reflecting on the conversation with Rev. Chad Brooks (6:00) Importance of priorities, goals, and plans (6:56) Preparation guards against tangents (7:47) Knowing your own rhythm of focus and energy (8:24) Mind Management rather than Time Management (10:04) Productivity Tools (10:47) Deleted Scene: Connecting college students and young adults with local churches (12:28) Links to things mentioned in the episode The Productive Pastor Podcast David Kadavy on Mind Management Defining Grace Guest Post: Scheduling and Time Management for Pastors Next Episode arrives December 1, 2015! Interview with Rev. Robb McCoy and Rev. Eric Fistler, the pastors behind the Pulpit Fiction Podcast Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

For episode 63, Jeff and Jordan take a look at Legendary Encounters: A Predator Deck Building Game, from Upper Deck Entertainment. Don’t forget that The Geeks have started using Mixlr to live stream the episodes!   Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the show notes below are … Read the rest

Thanks for checking out the very first episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Rev. Magrey deVega - Senior Pastor at Hyde Park UMC in Tampa, FL Topic: The Blessing and Challenge of Preaching Advent Introduction to Magrey and his ministry (2:37) Magrey’s appointment to Hyde Park UMC (3:38) The ministry and context of Hyde Park UMC (5:13) Philosophy and approach to preaching (7:45) How Magrey keeps on top of the pulse on the congregation (9:42) Magrey’s new book on Advent (12:19) Advent as a special season (18:25) Challenge of preaching Advent/Christmas Eve (20:01) Sermon planning for Advent/Christmas Eve (22:25) Keeping Advent fresh (24:49) Favorite Preaching Experiences (27:30) Impactful preachers/communicators in Magrey’s life (28:58) Influential Books (31:40) How to follow Magrey (33:47) Reaching out to our guestMdevega[at]HydeParkUMC[dot]org @mdevega on Twitter Magrey deVega on Facebook HydeParkUMC.org Connect with the ShowI would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Rev. Chad Brooks – Pastor at Foundry in Monroe, LA; Host of The Productive Pastor Podcast and Co-Host of The Threshing Floor Podcast General Topic: Productivity and Preaching Introduction to Chad, his ministry, and his church plant (1:02) Philosophy and approach to worship and preaching (3:29) How preaching fits into the larger worship service (4:51) Focusing the sermon (6:30) Story behind The Productive Pastor Podcast (7:34) Secret to staying on top of the challenges and demands of ministry (9:19) Preaching productivity challenges and solutions (11:54) Chad’s sermon preparation process (14:30) Thoughts on delivery style and length (17:46) Using Evernote for collecting and organizing material (24:29) Chad’s toughest and favorite preaching experiences (27:37) Impactful preachers/communicators in Chad’s life (30:06) Influential Books (32:59) How to follow Chad (34:29) Links to things mentioned in the episode The Productive Pastor Podcast - Episode on Chad’s process for reading notes and cataloging The Threshing Floor Podcast Preaching Rocket Evernote TEDx Talk by Aaron Draplin (with use of slides as Chad describes) Nancy Duarte on Amazon Communicating for Change - Andy Stanley We Speak Because We Have First Been Spoken: A "Grammar" of the Preaching Life - Michael Pasquarello III Narrative Reading, Narrative Preaching: Reuniting New Testament Interpretation and Proclamation - Michael Pasquarello III and Joel B. Green (editors) Reaching out to our guest RevChadBrooks.com @revchadbrooks on Twitter RevChadBrooks on Facebook RevChadBrooks on Instagram WeAreFoundry.com Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! How this new show works (0:18) Reflecting on the conversation with Rev. Magrey deVega (1:40) The phrase “both here and not yet” in the season of Advent (2:59) Giving Advent the time, space, and importance it deserves (4:49) Deleted Scene: What Magrey learned from spending a week with Eugene Peterson (7:08) The Discipline of Writing (12:41) “If writing seems hard—it’s because it is hard” – William Zinsser (15:12) Links to things mentioned in the episode Awaiting the Already: An Advent Journey Through the Gospels - Magrey deVega Defining Grace Blog Post: “Hard is Ok” Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Welcome to episode 62 of All Us Geeks! Don’t forget that The Geeks have started using Mixlr to live stream the episodes! For episode 62, Jeff and Jordan take a look at Chaosmos, from Mirror Box Games.   Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the show notes … Read the rest

Jeff & Jordan are back with episode 59! The Geeks have started using Mixlr to live stream the episodes! They also review Table Golf and The Great Snowball Battle!   Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the show notes below are “affiliate links.” This means if you … Read the rest

Jeff & Jordan are back with episode 58! Jeff talks a little about Protospiel Milwaukee. Jeff and Jordan mention the game day held at the Geek Compound. They also review Diamonds, from Stronghold Games.   Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the show notes below are “affiliate … Read the rest

Jeff & Jordan are back with episode 57! And they are joined by Anime Don! Need more? Sheesh… How about the LEGO segment? Still not enough? What the hell?!? Ok, we review Tokaido in Episode 57 as well! Now stop being greedy!   Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the … Read the rest