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MyCom Church Communications and Marketing[100] Digital Ministry & Church Marketing Insights with Dan WunderlichIn this milestone 100th episode of the MyCOM Church Marketing Podcast, host Ryan Dunn welcomes former producer and host Dan Wunderlich, an elder in the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church and pastor at Lakeside UMC. Join us for a deep dive into digital ministry, church communications, and innovative outreach strategies. Discover how technology and improv can enhance your church’s visibility and engagement. Perfect for church leaders seeking to adapt to changing tech trends and improve their digital outreach. Topics Covered: – Dan’s journey from pastoring to podcasting – Using improv techniques in ministry – Ad...2024-10-2240 min

Lakeside United Methodist ChurchAsk the Pastor (and Friends)Sermon: Ask the Pastor (and Friends) Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich, Jeremy Green, Amanda Stallard Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16a Description: Pastor Dan, Jeremy, and Amanda respond to questions from the congregation!2024-06-1023 min

Preacher LabEpisode 23: Dan Wunderlich Dan Wunderlich is the Pastor at Lakeside United Methodist Church in Sanford, FL. In our conversation, we talk about his ritual of going to Starbucks before preaching on Sunday mornings, how he starts Advent earlier than the lectionary, how the practice of Improv has shaped his preaching, and the use of questions during the sermon.It was a great conversation with some incredible insights. If you want to watch him preach his sermon about “Finding Faith in the Deep Water” you can find it here.2024-04-3000 min

MyCom Church Communications and MarketingMyCom podcast Ep. 089: The Written Word is Dead, Right?“The king is dead! Long live the king!” On today’s episode of the MyCom Church Marketing podcast, Dan takes us on a journey to revisit the relevance of the written word. Reports of the written word’s death have been greatly exaggerated. For more info about Dan Wunderlich go to: https://www.defininggrace.com/ This episode of the MyCom Podcast is sponsored by United Methodist Higher Education Foundation. To learn more go to: https://umhef.org/ It is also sponsored by Discipleship Ministries – Creating a Narrative Budget – The Story Behind the Numbers...2023-09-0618 min

Lakeside United Methodist ChurchA Debt of GratitudeSermon: A Debt of Gratitude Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: As we transition toward Thanksgiving, the topic of gratitude will start to show up more and more. Sometimes gratitude naturally pours out of us, and other times it must be a choice that we make or a discipline that we practice. And it is especially in those moments where we don’t feel gratitude that it can become a powerful tool for keeping us focused in our relationship with God.2022-10-3132 min

Lakeside United Methodist ChurchLooking for a SaviorSermon: Looking for a Savior Scripture: Joel 2:23-32 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: Where is God when it feels like everything is going wrong? How do we find God when we have already looked in every place we usually find God? It may be time to check the unlikely places.2022-10-2326 min

Lakeside United Methodist ChurchBut NowSermon: But Now Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: The Church has the power to change the world. It doesn’t naturally have this power; rather it is a result of God’s intention to see God’s kingdom come and will be done on earth as it is in heaven. On Laity Sunday, we remember that when we talk about the Church, we are not speaking solely about an institution or specific leaders, but we are talking about all of us together.2022-10-1631 min

Lakeside United Methodist ChurchPerseveranceSermon: Perseverance Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: Sprinting and marathons are both forms of running, but they require entirely different skill sets and training. And while there are certainly moments in life that feel like a sprint, far more of life is about mastering the long game. And if a church is going to experience renewal and revival and pass its special sauce from one generation to the next, it will require perseverance. Sermon Series: Rediscovering the Special Sauce Description: Every organization and institution that lasts...2022-10-0928 min

Lakeside United Methodist ChurchSacrificeSermon: Sacrifice Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: As we learned last week, commitment is as much about saying “no” as it is saying “yes.” And that means a second essential ingredient to the church’s special sauce has to be sacrifice. And while this is an uncomfortable posture to take, the example all through the Scripture and especially in the life of Jesus is that sacrifice leads to something far more valuable than what is given up. Sermon Series: Rediscovering the Special Sauce Description: Every organization and instit...2022-10-0223 min

Lakeside United Methodist ChurchCommitmentSermon: Commitment Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: It is telling when virtually every product or service on the market today includes in their marketing pitch: no contract, cancel anytime, free returns! And while we all celebrate no longer needing to lock in cable or cell phone plans for two years at a time, any relationship or organization of consequence requires commitment. Sermon Series: Rediscovering the Special Sauce Description: Every organization and institution that lasts more than one generation does so because they have a “special sauce.” But...2022-09-2537 min

Lakeside United Methodist ChurchForgetting and Remembering the Postures of FaithSermon: Forgetting and Remembering the Postures of Faith Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: Every organization and institution that lasts more than one generation does so because they have a “special sauce.” But the challenge they all face is that, over time, the recipe gets forgotten. If there is going to be renewal, it will take rediscovering what made them who they are.*The core illustration and structure of this series is inspired by the work of Pastor Mark Sayers. Sermon Series: Rediscovering the Special Sauce 2022-09-1835 min

Lakeside United Methodist ChurchGod Works All Things For GoodSermon: God Works All Things For Good Scripture: Romans 8:18-19, 23-28 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: An unlikely musical work called “The Disintegration Loops” became for many in New York the soundtrack of September 11, 2001. But rather than simply recalling the horror of the day, it became a source of hope. In an even greater way, the presence and activity of the Holy Spirit in and through us can also turn what looks like an end into a new beginning. You can listen to the Disintegration Loops soundtrack here : YouTube - https://www.youtu...2022-09-1128 min

Lakeside United Methodist ChurchWorking Toward Clarity and DirectionSermon: Working Toward Clarity and Direction Scripture: Luke 12:32-34 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: In the quest to understand the kind of life that God wants us to live, we have looked at things that stand in the way: the mismatch between our priorities and actions, defining life by the wrong measure, and worry. Jesus ended last week’s passage by telling us what we should be doing instead: desiring God’s kingdom. This week, in 5 simple sentences, he ties it all together. Sermon Series: This Is Not The Life Se...2022-09-0428 min

Lakeside United Methodist ChurchLetting Go of WorrySermon: Letting Go of Worry Scripture: Luke 12:22-31 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: When describing our ideal life, it probably doesn’t include worrying. And yet, worry can be such a common experience that it is almost like a constant buzzing in the background that we just get used to. But Jesus is clear that worry is not a part of the life God wants us to lead, and he helps us understand how to let it go. Sermon Series: This Is Not The Life Sermon Description: The arrival of...2022-08-2830 min

Lakeside United Methodist ChurchDefining Our Life By the Right MeasureSermon: Defining Our Life By the Right Measure Scripture: Luke 12:13-21 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: In the quest for the good life, perhaps the most basic question that needs to be asked is: how do we measure the quality of our life? What goals are we chasing, and are they even the right ones? Because the right answer is never to win at the wrong game! Sermon Series: This Is Not The Life Sermon Description: The arrival of the fall always brings a “getting back into the swing of...2022-08-2129 min

Lakeside United Methodist ChurchAligning the Inside and Outside of Our LifeSermon: Aligning the Inside and Outside of Our Life Scripture: Luke 12:1-12 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: We all have an interior and an exterior aspect to our life, and it is normal—and even good—that they aren’t 100% identical. But are they compatible? No matter how good our life may look to the world around us, if who we are on the inside and outside are disconnected, there will eventually be a problem. Sermon Series: This Is Not The Life Sermon Description: The arrival of the fall always...2022-08-1428 min

MyCom Church Communications and MarketingEp. 52: Everyone knows and no one caresEveryone knows and no one cares. What if adopting this mindset just might be the key to completely transforming your church marketing and communications? Join Dan Wunderlich, a United Methodist pastor and host of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast! 2020-08-1409 min

Table Talk: Conversations on Race, Inclusion, and MoreCreative Ways to Connect (with Dan Wunderlich & Meghan Killingsworth)Discover ways in which technology, creativity, and digital tools can be used to build community and relationships within our churches. This conversation with Dan Wunderlich (Lakeside UMC, Sanford) and Meghan Killingsworth (First UMC, Sanford) highlights the connectional and missional opportunities that exist for churches during this time of social distancing.2020-03-2500 min

MyCom Church Communications and MarketingEp. 46: New Years Resolutions for Church CommunicatorsJoin host Rev. Dan Wunderlich on this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing podcast as he works through when to keep and when to shift focus on “New Years” resolutions. What are some risks that you took that haven’t worked out? We are going back to one of our resources to see how we did, and figuring out which New Years Resolutions worked out for us. Today’s episode is sponsored by Karma Payments. Accept donations anytime, anywhere – Find out more at https://karmapayments.com/ 2020-02-1121 min

Art of the SermonHow to Lead in a World of Distraction - An Interview with Clay ScrogginsThanks 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 Dist...2019-09-2335 min

MyCom Church Communications and MarketingEp. 41: Incorporating Seasons & Holidays into Church MarketingThere are holidays, special events, and anniversaries every year in the church calendar. These special times provide us with incredible opportunities for both content and connection when done well, and that’s what we are talking about on today’s episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast. Join our host Dan Wunderlich as he gives us seven keys to incorporating holidays into your church marketing and communication. For more information on Dan: https://defininggrace.com/ =============== RELATED How to incorporate holidays in church communication – https://www.resourceumc.org/en/conten… How to h...2019-09-0920 min

Art of the SermonPermission to Go Short This AdventThanks 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...2018-11-1504 min

Art of the SermonResponding to Negative FeedbackThanks 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 ti...2018-11-0108 min

Art of the SermonInside OutThanks 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) Wh...2018-10-1838 min

Art of the SermonReplanting the Sermon - An Interview with Abby NormanThanks 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 an...2018-10-0442 min

Art of the SermonOvercoming Anxiety in Sermon Planning and WritingThanks 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)2018-09-2017 min

Art of the SermonThe 3 ArcsThanks 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...2018-09-0621 min

Art of the SermonI'm Still Here - An Interview with Austin Channing BrownThanks 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 wa...2018-05-1742 min

Art of the SermonBetter Church AnnouncementsThanks 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) Use more channels (5:39) Make the channels valuable (6:18) Focus on the point, mission, or vision (7:10) Tell a story (8:41) Cut the details (9:24) Clear call to action (10:25) Consider the context (12:14) Target specialized announcements (13:12) Strategy and policies (14:06) Worksheets or te...2018-05-0316 min

Art of the SermonSecrets of a Top 5 TED TalkThanks 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) ...2018-04-1915 min

Art of the SermonSuccess and Failure - An Interview with Rev. Matt Miofsky - Part 2Thanks 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)2018-04-0526 min

Art of the SermonPreaching and Church Growth - An Interview with Rev. Matt Miofsky - Part 1Thanks 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 ou...2018-03-1524 min

Art of the SermonThe Prayer Wheel - An Interview with David Van BiemaThanks 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)2018-03-0140 min

Art of the SermonIdentity and Preaching - An Interview with Rev. Justin ColemanThanks 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 ro...2018-02-1544 min

MyCom Church Communications and MarketingEp. 017: New MyCom podcast host, Dan WunderlichToday we’d like to introduce you to our new MyCom podcast host, Dan Wunderlich. Dan is an extension minister who focuses on worship, communication, and creativity with the goal of helping ministries and their leaders better connect with their communities. We’re super excited to have him lead the podcast going forward. You can find out more about his work and his podcast “Art of the Sermon” at DefiningGrace.com. Help us welcome Dan with lots of good juju, likes, comments and shares! ============== Related MyCom Articles Church Marketing Plan Tool – Recently optimized to take less...2018-02-0628 min

Art of the SermonThe Original Storyteller - An Interview with Robert CarnesThanks 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 ke...2018-02-0138 min

Art of the SermonBreaking the First Rule of PreachingThanks 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 - Cons...2018-01-1812 min

Art of the SermonLiving for Another - An Interview with Brent GambrellThanks 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 mi...2018-01-0435 min

Art of the Sermon2017 Year in ReviewThanks 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 b...2017-12-2136 min

Art of the SermonSongwriting and the Art of Christmas - An Interview with Ryan O'Neal (Sleeping At Last)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 wo...2017-12-0750 min

Art of the SermonThe Grace of Dogs - An Interview with Andrew RootThanks 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 un...2017-11-1639 min

Art of the SermonPreparing for and Preaching Advent - An Interview with Rev. Katie Z. DawsonThanks 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)2017-11-0232 min

Art of the SermonPreaching as Leadership - An Interview with Carey NieuwhofThanks 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)2017-10-1948 min

Art of the SermonPreaching Through a Dry Season - An Interview with Rev. Dalton RushingThanks 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...2017-10-0537 min

Art of the SermonMoney, Generosity, and Stewardship - An Interview with A.J. ThomasThanks 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 wh...2017-09-2136 min

Art of the SermonThe Power of Public Theology - An Interview with Sophia AgtarapThanks 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) Wh...2017-09-0744 min

Art of the SermonSermon Writing and Repurposing - An Interview with Justin TrappThanks 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 ar...2017-08-1728 min

Art of the SermonSingle Moms and the Church - An Interview with Alisha GordonThanks 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 "th...2017-08-0342 min

Art of the SermonMinistry in Rural Communities - An Interview with Rev. Allen StantonThanks 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 r...2017-07-2032 min

Art of the SermonWhen Sermon Illustrations Aren't "Family Friendly" - An AOTS MinisodeThanks 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 you...2017-07-0615 min

Art of the SermonMinistry in a Big City - An Interview with Rev. Olu BrownThanks 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 ci...2017-06-1529 min

Art of the SermonPreaching with Purpose - An Interview with Rev. Adam HamiltonThanks 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) Ad...2017-06-0136 min

Art of the SermonYoung Adult Ministry - An Interview with Rev. Chris AbelThanks 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 ch...2017-05-1843 min

Art of the SermonThat'll Preach! - An Interview with Rev. Charley ReebThanks 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 Preac...2017-05-0434 min

Art of the Sermon8 Ways Guest Preachers Can Enhance Your Ministry - An AOTS MinisodeThanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! General Topic: Guest Preaching Introduction to the mini-sode (0:10) Guest Preachers Keep Your Voice Fresh (2:19) Guest Preachers Keep Our Perspective Aligned (4:04) Guest Preachers Reveal the Diversity of the Body of Christ (6:04) Guest Preachers Can Help With Unfamiliar Topics (7:40) Guest Preachers Can Help With Difficult Topics (9:00) Ef...2017-04-2017 min

Art of the SermonPolitics and the Pulpit - An Interview with Rev. Jim HarnishThanks 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 ar...2017-04-0642 min

Art of the SermonLove, Joy, Creativity, and Space Jam - An Interview with Brad MontagueThanks 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 li...2017-03-1642 min

Art of the SermonThe Focus of Church Communications - An Interview with Kenny JahngThanks 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) Wh...2017-03-0223 min

Art of the SermonThe Sermon as a Literal Conversation - An Interview with Rev. Brian CombsThanks 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) Gi...2017-02-1638 min

Art of the SermonWhen Cancer Steals Your Voice - An Interview with Rev. Narcie JeterThanks 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 seco...2017-02-0234 min

Art of the SermonInteresting Preaching - An Interview with Rev. Eric HuffmanThanks 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 inte...2017-01-1939 min

Art of the SermonTeam Sermon Preparation – An Interview with Rev. Jorge AcevedoThanks 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 serm...2017-01-0540 min

Art of the Sermon2016 Year in ReviewThanks 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 list...2016-12-1536 min

Art of the SermonOnline and Social Media Ministry – An Interview with Jay KrandaThanks 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 onli...2016-12-0135 min

Art of the SermonIntergenerational Ministry – An Interview with Rev. Melissa CooperThanks 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) ...2016-11-1743 min

Art of the SermonUnderstanding and Connecting with Emerging Generations – An Interview with Kristen Soltis AndersonThanks 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...2016-11-0331 min

Art of the SermonPreaching as a Tool for Unity – Part 2 with Bishop Ken CarterThanks 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 ex...2016-10-2019 min

Art of the SermonA Career in Preaching - Part 1 with Bishop Ken CarterThanks 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...2016-10-0629 min

Art of the SermonScience, Doubt, and Faith - An Interview with "Science Mike" McHargueThanks 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...2016-09-1539 min

Connect RadioEpisode 60: A Conversation with Dan WunderlichThis episode of CONNECT airs on September 7, 2016. Rev. Dan Wunderlich is a clergy member of the Florida Conference. He serves beyond the local church in digital ministry and you can find out all about him aand his ministry at: http://www.defininggrace.com/2016-09-0731 min

Art of the SermonPoets & Saints - An Interview with Leslie Jordan of All Sons & DaughtersThanks 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) T...2016-09-0127 min

Art of the SermonCommunicating and Leading As a Woman - An Interview with HBR's Sarah Green CarmichaelThanks 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...2016-08-1829 min

Art of the SermonThe Role of Preaching in a Growing Church - An Interview with Adam WeberThanks 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) ...2016-08-0436 min

Art of the SermonWhy You Should Podcast Your SermonsThanks 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 wi...2016-07-2117 min

Art of the SermonPodcasting for Pastors and Ministries - An Interview with Jonathan HoweThanks 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 podc...2016-07-0733 min

Art of the SermonDesign and the Dangers of Storytelling - More with Brady ShearerThanks 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 mini...2016-06-1625 min

Art of the SermonUsing Media in Preaching and Teaching - An Interview with Brady ShearerThanks 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) Storie...2016-06-0233 min

Art of the SermonSpeaking Human - More with Dr. Brian RussellThanks 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...2016-05-1923 min

Art of the Sermon(re)Aligning With God - An Interview with Dr. Brian RussellThanks 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) Phil...2016-05-0537 min

Art of the SermonLearning As You Go - More with Derrick Scott IIIThanks 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’...2016-04-2126 min

Art of the SermonMinistry as a Lay Person - An Interview with Derrick Scott IIIThanks 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 touc...2016-04-0738 min

Art of the SermonStructure Breeds Spontaneity - Reflecting on Rob BellThanks 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: Ma...2016-03-1720 min

Art of the SermonHow To Be Here - An Interview with Rob BellThanks 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) Pr...2016-03-0342 min

Art of the SermonExpectations and Planning Aid VisionThanks 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 s...2016-02-1837 min

Art of the SermonTransitioning to Senior Pastor - An Interview with Rev. Brian JohnsonThanks 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...2016-02-0429 min

Art of the SermonThe Artist Preacher - An Interview with Rev. Sarah Heath, Part 2Thanks 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 ide...2016-01-1426 min

Art of the SermonThe Artist Preacher - An Interview with Rev. Sarah Heath, Part 1Thanks 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) ...2016-01-0139 min

Art of the SermonUsing and Abusing the LectionaryThanks 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 re...2015-12-1526 min

Art of the SermonTo Lectionary or Not to Lectionary - An Interview with the Hosts of the Pulpit Fiction PodcastThanks 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)2015-12-0136 min

Art of the SermonMore Productivity and Connecting College StudentsThanks 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)2015-11-1716 min

Art of the SermonProductivity and Preaching - An Interview with Rev. Chad BrooksThanks 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) ...2015-10-2636 min

Art of the SermonThe Discipline of WritingThanks 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...2015-10-2619 min

Art of the SermonThe Blessing and Challenge of Preaching Advent - An Interview with Rev. Magrey deVegaThanks 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...2015-10-2636 min

The Gator Wesley PodcastGator Wesley Sermons- June 9, 2013Rev. Dan Wunderlich’s sermon delivered at the Gator Wesley Center on June 9, 2013.Topic: What is Love?Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13 2013-06-1000 min

The Gator Wesley PodcastGator Wesley Sermons- May 26, 2013Rev. Dan Wunderlich’s sermon delivered at the Gator Wesley Center on May 26, 2013.Topic: You Had One Job (or On Sin and Repentance)Scripture: Psalm 51 2013-05-2600 min

The Gator Wesley PodcastGator Wesley Sermons- May 12, 2013Rev. Dan Wunderlich's sermon delivered at the Gator Wesley Center on May 12, 2013.Topic: Ascension Sunday 2013Scriptures: Acts 1:1-11 2013-05-1300 min