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Family Prayer Podcast
100. Episode 100!!! - Friday
100. Episode 100!!!Friday - March 13, 2026It's Episode 100! Dan celebrates with shoutouts to Grace Harbor listeners around the world, a look back at the journey so far, and a few special messages from the community.Discussion Question(s) • What is something you’re grateful for, and why does it mean something to you today?PrayerDear God, we thank you for the opportunity we’ve had to gather together 100 times. To learn, to reflect, to talk, to dream, and to pray. We thank you for the ways you’re using ou...
2026-03-13
08 min
Family Prayer Podcast
99. Plant a Flower Day - Thursday
99. Plant a Flower DayThursday - March 12, 2026Ella discovers the impact kindness can have. She and Dan discuss how being kind can be a lot like planting seeds.Discussion Question(s) • Can you think of a time when either your kindness made an impact on someone else, or someone else’s kindness made an impact on you?PrayerDear God, we thank you for the impact that kindness can have on us and on other people. Remind us that whether or not we see the impact right away...
2026-03-12
05 min
Family Prayer Podcast
98. Intentionally Kind - Wednesday
98. Intentionally KindWednesday - March 11, 2026Dan stops by Maker's Garden, the art studio and plant shop, and discovers the owner, Ella, has just had to deal with someone being rude over the phone. Instead of being rude back, Ella’s chooses kindness.Discussion Question(s) • How do you feel when someone is mean or rude to you?PrayerDear God, it can be hard to be kind when others aren’t. Sometimes, we just want to yell back. Remind us in these moments that we have other option...
2026-03-11
05 min
Family Prayer Podcast
97. Mario Day - Tuesday
97. Mario DayTuesday - March 10, 2026Happy Mario Day! Dan reflects on Mario's cheerful persistence and the real people in our lives who show up for us the same way. Plus, a Gratituesday reminder and an intention-setting exercise set the stage for a patient and kind day.Discussion Question(s) • Do you have anyone in your life who shows their kindness through their patience?PrayerDear God, we thank you for the people in our lives who lovingly walk alongside of us each day. May we honor their pa...
2026-03-10
04 min
Family Prayer Podcast
96. Big Feelings - Monday
96. Big FeelingsMonday - March 9, 2026Ever have a day when you just can't shake a bad mood? Today Dan keeps it real about big feelings, and why noticing them is the first step toward being kind.Discussion Question(s) • Have you had a day full of big feelings recently? What was going on and how did you feel?PrayerDear God, we thank you for our emotions. Feelings like love, joy, and excitement are some of the best moments in life. But even tough emotions can be he...
2026-03-09
05 min
Family Prayer Podcast
92. Long Distance Gratitude - Tuesday
92. Long Distance GratitudeTuesday - March 3, 2026Dan's reading a book set in Japan and getting excited for a Spring Break trip to Hawaii. For Gratituesday, we focus on people we miss—near, far, and those no longer with us—and discover that being together doesn't always mean being in the same room.Discussion Question(s) • Who is someone you miss, and what do you love about them?PrayerDear God, we thank you that you are as near to us as the breath in our lungs. Sometimes, we can...
2026-03-03
05 min
Family Prayer Podcast
84. Letting Others Serve - Thursday
84. Letting Others ServeThursday - February 19, 2026Dan recalls a time when one of the employees at Auden and Brookie’s Ice Cream & Cookies went above and beyond in serving his family. We learn that we can actually share a blessing when we let others serve.Discussion Question(s) • Can you think of a time when you served someone else and it made you feel good?PrayerDear God, it is amazing that the practice of service has the ability to bless both those who are being served and...
2026-02-19
05 min
Family Prayer Podcast
81. Presidents Day - Monday
81. Presidents DayMonday - February 16, 2026Dan shares some fun and unexpected facts about Presidents Day. We kick off our discussion of the practice of service.Discussion Question(s) • Who do you think deserves to have their birthday turned into a holiday? • What did they do that makes them special?PrayerDear God, we thank you for this day and for the example of people like George Washington and Dr. King. Help us to remember that though they may have done great things, they’re people just l...
2026-02-16
05 min
Family Prayer Podcast
79. Making Time for Sabbath - Thursday
79. Making Time for SabbathThursday - February 12, 2026We talk about the challenge of setting aside time for Sabbath rest, and how we can discover and take advantage of smaller moments throughout our day. Dan also reveals the gift he’s prepared for Brie.Discussion Question(s) • Are there any moments when you could set aside time for God and enjoy some Sabbath rest today?PrayerDear God, we thank you that you always want what’s best for us. And so, your invitation to rest is not an ext...
2026-02-12
05 min
Family Prayer Podcast
78. Rest is a Gift - Wednesday
78. Rest is a GiftWednesday - February 11, 2026We learn that from the very beginning of the Bible, rest has aways been a gift from God. Dan wonders if there’s a way the town can give Brie the gift of rest as well.Discussion Question(s) • How would you feel if you opened a present from God that contained the best night’s sleep of your life or the most fun weekend ever?PrayerDear God, how incredible is it that after you gave us the gift of lif...
2026-02-11
05 min
Family Prayer Podcast
77. The Tired Baker - Tuesday
77. The Tired BakerTuesday - February 10, 2026When Dan swings by the Fruit of the Earth Bakery, he encounters a very tired baker. Though Mondays are slow at the bakery, and Brie could really use some time to rest, she feels a responsibility to be open in case anyone needs her.Discussion Question(s) • Can you think of a time when you did something because someone else wanted you to, and you didn’t want to let them down?PrayerDear God, it’s a privilege to love and se...
2026-02-10
05 min
Family Prayer Podcast
76. Importance of Rest - Monday
76. Importance of RestMonday - February 9, 2026After a lowkey weekend, Dan notices that his family is rested and in a better mood to start the week. We introduce the idea of Sabbath by reflecting on toy trains.Discussion Question(s) • What do lowkey days look like in your family, and what do you like to do to rest up?PrayerDear God, we thank you for this brand new week. Some weeks, we feel rested and ready to go. Some weeks, feel normal. And some weeks, we fe...
2026-02-09
05 min
Family Prayer Podcast
72. No Coffee?! - Tuesday
72. No Coffee?!Tuesday - February 3, 2026Dan makes the surprising discovery that Bobby the barista is taking a break from drinking coffee. We talk about those things we love that have a pull over us and our mood. This helps us begin to explore the practice of fasting.Discussion Question(s) • What is something you enjoy regularly, and if you don’t have it or don’t get to do it, you really miss it?PrayerDear God, you have given us a world filled with so many good t...
2026-02-03
05 min
Family Prayer Podcast
71. A Different Focus - Monday
71. A Different FocusMonday - February 2, 2026While catching up with neighbors around town, Dan learns that Mrs. Rodriguez hurt her ankle and offers to run errands for her. Despite feeling like he still has a lot of work to do, Dan sets aside the time to make a positive impact for a friend.Discussion Question(s) • When you get that feeling of being behind or out of the loop, what emotions do you experience?PrayerDear God, we thank you for this day and for all of yo...
2026-02-02
05 min
Family Prayer Podcast
Podcast Update for Adults - February 2026
Podcast Update for Adults - February 2026Hey there, Grace Harbor Adults! For the foreseeable future, I'm going to continue the rhythm of 5 episodes per week - one each day Monday through Friday.The reality is that this is a solo project. I write, record, edit, and upload everything myself. And I do all of that around my work as a pastor, parent, husband, and human being in the year 2026!I absolutely love making the show, but making the show has taken more time than I anticipated. And life, work, and ministry are also...
2026-01-30
02 min
Family Prayer Podcast
67. The Art of Noticing - Tuesday
67. The Art of NoticingTuesday - January 27, 2026Florida-born Dan marvels at the sound of falling snow. We learn that silence is a practice that helps us notice things we might normally miss.Discussion Question(s) • What surprising sounds do you hear during the 30-seconds of silence?PrayerDear God, we thank you that we are surrounded by such an amazing world filled with all kinds of sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures. While we may spend most days in a state of busyness and noise, you invite us...
2026-01-27
06 min
Family Prayer Podcast
66. Practicing Silence - Monday
66. Practicing SilenceMonday - January 26, 2026Dan reflects on how different vacation felt because of the quiet that came while being away. We introduce the spiritual practice of silence as a way to better hear from God.Discussion Question(s) • Have you had a day recently that felt like the opposite of your normal routine? • What made it different, and how did you feel about it?PrayerDear God, we thank you for the gifts of noise and of silence. The sounds we hear around our home...
2026-01-26
05 min
Family Prayer Podcast
63. Word Became Flesh - Wednesday
63. Word Became FleshWednesday - January 21, 2026Dan and his family get confused by the rules of a new board game until people who know how to play the game show them the way. Similarly, Jesus is the “Word made flesh,” and shows us what living out the Bible looks like.Discussion Question(s)• When was a time that you weren’t really understanding something until someone showed you how to do it?PrayerDear God, we admit that sometimes we read the Bible and aren’t quite sure what...
2026-01-21
06 min
Family Prayer Podcast
60. Breakfast Specials - Friday Evening
60. Breakfast SpecialsFriday Evening - January 16, 2026Dan shares about one of his favorite breakfast meals. We then reflect on our week and what we’ve learned about prayer.Discussion Question(s)• Was there a moment this week when you thought about God being with you?• Is there anything you’d like to say to God tonight?• Is there anything you feel like God is inviting you to do sometime soon?PrayerDear God, we thank you for this week and all the things we’ve been...
2026-01-16
06 min
Family Prayer Podcast
56. Family Conversations - Wednesday Evening
56. Family ConversationsWednesday Evening - January 14, 2026Sharing our tough feelings may not solve our problems, but they can help us feel better by reminding us that we are loved and are not alone. Dan shares why he builds discussion questions into each episode.Discussion Question(s)• Can you think of a time when someone helped you get through a hard time?PrayerDear God, we thank you for this day and for all of your blessings. We thank you that those blessings include the people around us ri...
2026-01-14
04 min
Family Prayer Podcast
55. Honest Prayers - Wednesday Morning
55. Honest PrayersWednesday Morning - January 14, 2026When Dan’s daughter notices that he’s frustrated about something, their conversation reminds him that it’s actually good to share our feelings with the right people. We also learn that we can be honest with God because God will always respond with love.Discussion Question(s)• Do you tell other people when you’re feeling sad or mad or scared? Why or why not?PrayerDear God, we thank you that you’re always ready to listen, no matter what we have...
2026-01-14
05 min
Family Prayer Podcast
54. Ways God Speaks - Tuesday Evening
54. Ways God SpeaksTuesday Evening - January 13, 2026Dan’s daughter celebrates Gratituesday by thanking the parents of her friends who came over to play in the snow. We look at the different ways God can speak to us.Discussion Question(s)• Why might God use our friends and family to speak to us?PrayerDear God, we thank you that you speak to us. We want to listen when we pray, but may we also keep our eyes, ears, and hearts open for when you answer us in o...
2026-01-13
05 min
Family Prayer Podcast
42. The Covenant Prayer - Monday Evening
42. The Covenant PrayerMonday Evening - January 5, 2026Dan’s plans for the final family adventure of Christmas break fall apart when everything changes. This gives us a chance to reflect on how we can react when God surprises us with things we didn’t plan.Discussion Question(s)• How do you treat the things that belong to you - like your favorite toy, your pet, or the family car?PrayerDear God, we thank you for the Christmas season that is now ending. We thank you for the ne...
2026-01-05
06 min
Family Prayer Podcast
41. A New Year! - Monday Morning
41. A New Year!Monday Morning - January 5, 2026Dan shares how both his family and the town of Grace Harbor celebrated New Years. We then spend some time talk about resolutions and intentions for the upcoming year.Discussion Question(s)• What is a word or two that describes how you want to approach this new year?PrayerDear God, we thank you for this new year and the way it can feel like a brand new blank piece of paper. As we begin to fill our year with al...
2026-01-05
05 min
Family Prayer Podcast
39. 12 Days of Christmas - Friday Morning
39. 12 Days of ChristmasFriday Morning - December 26, 2025We learn that Christmas is not just a day, but it is a season that lasts 12 days. Dan suggests an activity to keep the season going.Discussion Question(s)• What is something you can do over the next week and a half to remind each other that it’s still the Christmas season?PrayerDear God, we thank you that Christmas is *not* over. Over the next couple of weeks, you invite us to keep thinking about your love for us a...
2025-12-26
04 min
Family Prayer Podcast
38. Somebody Must Love You - Thursday Evening
38. Somebody Must Love YouThursday Evening - December 25, 2025Dan takes an afternoon walk and sees families out enjoying their new gifts. When we get a gift we need, it is a sign that the gift-giver loves us.Discussion Question(s)• When did you feel loved today?PrayerDear God, we thank you for this day full of excitement. We thank you that all of the gifts we both gave and received today are signs of our love for each other. And, of course, we thank you that th...
2025-12-25
05 min
Family Prayer Podcast
36. Prayer By the Christmas Tree - Wednesday Evening
36. Prayer By the Christmas TreeWednesday Evening - December 24, 2025Dan shares about the end of the Christmas Eve service when everyone lights a candle as they sing “Silent Night.” We talk about the temptation to hurry through Christmas tomorrow.Discussion Question(s)• What are you most hoping for as Christmas comes tomorrow?PrayerGod, keep me from hurrying through all the things I hoped for. Amen.• Prayer courtesy of Tanner Olson (https://www.instagram.com/writtentospeak/)Episode Music: Silent Night (In The Stillness) by Joshu...
2025-12-24
05 min
Family Prayer Podcast
34. Love In Action - Tuesday Evening
34. Love In ActionTuesday Evening - December 23, 2025Dan helps Brie the Baker close up her shop for the Christmas break. We learn that setting intentions sometimes involves keeping our eyes open for opportunities we don’t see coming.Discussion Question(s)• What was one moment from today when you gave or received God’s love?PrayerDear God, we thank you that your love is all around us. It fills our hearts, it inspires us to action, and it flows through other people to us. Give us a good...
2025-12-23
04 min
Family Prayer Podcast
28. Joy in Giving - Thursday Evening
28. Joy in GivingThursday Evening - December 18, 2025Dan shares what he picked up at the Grace Harbor Christmas Market. We talk about how giving is a way of sharing joy with others.Discussion Question(s)• What are some of the ways your family shares joy with each other?PrayerDear God, we thank you for the joy that comes from both giving and receiving. Fill our hearts with joy so we have plenty to share with others. Give us a good night’s sleep tonight so that we c...
2025-12-18
04 min
Family Prayer Podcast
22. Finding Joy - Monday Evening
22. Finding JoyMonday Evening - December 15, 2025Dan takes a tumble while walking downtown. But with the help of some kind neighbors, it turns into an opportunity for joy.Discussion Question(s)• Who are the people in your life who bring you joy?PrayerDear God, we thank you for the people who bring us joy. We thank you for the people who know just how to make us feel special and loved. Give us a good night’s sleep tonight so we can wake up rested and refr...
2025-12-15
04 min
Family Prayer Podcast
14. Dear God, Thank You - Tuesday Evening
14. Dear God, Thank YouTuesday Evening, December 9, 2025Dan celebrated Gratituesday by going to the coffee shop on Main Street and thanking Bobby the Barista for being such a good friend. We also introduce a practice known as “breath prayers.”Discussion Question(s)• Who would you like to recognize for Gratituesday and how can you show them your gratitude?PrayerToday’s prayer is a “breath prayer,” where you pray a word or phrase as you inhale and another word or phrase as you exhale.Inhale: Dear God...
2025-12-09
04 min
Family Prayer Podcast
13. Gratituesday - Tuesday Morning
13. GratituesdayTuesday Morning, December 9, 2025Today, we celebrate National Christmas Card Day. We also introduce a special holiday Dan’s family celebrates every week called Gratituesday!Discussion Question(s)• If you could send a Christmas card to anyone, who would it be?PrayerDear God, we want to say ‘Happy Gratituesday’ to you first. All of the good things in our lives are gifts from you. As we share our gratitude with others, may it be a way of showing your love to others as well. Amen.Episod...
2025-12-09
06 min
Family Prayer Podcast
7. Hope Begins... - Thursday Morning
7. Hope BeginsThursday Morning, December 4, 2025Each week of Advent has a theme, and this week’s theme is hope. Dan defines hope as “looking forward to something good that hasn’t happened yet.”Discussion Question(s)What’s something you’re hoping for, and why would it be good if it happened?PrayerDear God, we thank you that we can get as excited as we want about your love for us. And while we are waiting for the big celebration on Christmas, we know you already love us every day...
2025-12-04
04 min
Family Prayer Podcast
5. Gratitude Is... - Wednesday Morning
5. Gratitude Is…Wednesday Morning, December 3, 2025Starting our day with gratitude is a way of turning our hearts on in the morning. It focuses us on God’s blessings in our lives. Dan also makes final preparations for the big Christmas block party tonight!Discussion Question(s)What are you grateful for today?PrayerDear God, we thank you that we have things to be grateful for! We know that you love us, and one of the ways we can feel that love is by recognizing the things in our...
2025-12-03
05 min
Family Prayer Podcast
3. What is Advent? - Tuesday Morning
3. What is Advent?Tuesday Morning, December 2, 2025This morning, we introduce the season of Advent. We learn that it is important to prepare our hearts for Christmas so that we can get the most out of it. Dan begins preparations for the big Christmas Tree Lighting and block party on Wednesday.Today’s Discussion Question(s)What is one word you hope describes your day today?PrayerDear God, we thank you for all of the exciting things that are coming today and tomorrow and over the next couple we...
2025-12-02
05 min
Family Prayer Podcast
1. Welcome to Grace Harbor - Monday Morning
1. Welcome to Grace HarborMonday Morning, December 1, 2025Welcome to Grace Harbor! This morning, we meet Pastor Dan and introduce our three core disciplines: gratitude, intention setting, and prayer.Today’s Discussion Question(s)What is something you’re really looking forward to today?PrayerDear God, I thank you for all of the new friends I’ve made this morning through the podcast. I can’t wait for them to get to know more about Grace Harbor and for us to learn more about them! And we all thank yo...
2025-12-01
06 min
Family Prayer Podcast
The Heart Behind the Podcast (Preview Episode 1)
Family Prayer Podcast - Preview Episode 1Welcome to the Family Prayer Podcast! This is the first of two preview episodes for the parents and grandparents interested in using this resource with their family. This episode focuses on the heart behind the podcast - why it exists and how it came to be - as well as a preview of the first full episode coming Monday morning, December 1.Episode Music: Monte Rosa by Alsever Lake, New Tricks by LNDÖ---📝 Send Us Your Stories!We love featuring listener submissions!Voi...
2025-11-15
14 min
Family Prayer Podcast
Introducing the Family Prayer Podcast
Introducing the Family Prayer PodcastThe Family Prayer Podcast transforms everyday family moments into opportunities for sacred connections through twice-daily episodes for families with elementary-aged children. Set in the fictional coastal town of Grace Harbor, Pastor Dan guides families through gratitude, intention-setting, and prayer with zero prep required by parents. Each sub-10-minute episode fits seamlessly into existing routines—breakfast, car rides, bedtime—making spiritual formation accessible for busy families who want meaningful faith practices without the overwhelm.Episode Music: New Tricks by LNDÖ---🎧 Connect With UsSocial Media:
2025-11-15
02 min
Art of the Sermon
How to Lead in a World of Distraction - An Interview with Clay Scroggins
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 Dist...
2019-09-23
35 min
Art of the Sermon
Permission to Go Short This Advent
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 AdventConnect 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...
2018-11-15
04 min
Art of the Sermon
Responding to Negative Feedback
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 ti...
2018-11-01
08 min
Art of the Sermon
Inside Out
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) Wh...
2018-10-18
38 min
Art of the Sermon
Replanting the Sermon - An Interview with Abby Norman
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 an...
2018-10-04
42 min
Art of the Sermon
Overcoming Anxiety in Sermon Planning and Writing
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 WritingThe anxiety of planning and writing sermons (0:10)Plan ahead (2:49)Match your planning to your personality (4:05)Focused time (6:22)
2018-09-20
17 min
Art of the Sermon
The 3 Arcs
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...
2018-09-06
21 min
Art of the Sermon
I'm Still Here - An Interview with Austin Channing Brown
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 wa...
2018-05-17
42 min
Art of the Sermon
Better Church Announcements
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 AnnouncementsImportant 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)
2018-05-03
16 min
Art of the Sermon
Secrets of a Top 5 TED Talk
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 TalkIntro (0:13)Feeling comfortable (1:41)But not too comfortable (4:09)Passion plus familiarity (5:50)Focus on the "why" of wh...
2018-04-19
15 min
Art of the Sermon
Success and Failure - An Interview with Rev. Matt Miofsky - Part 2
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)
2018-04-05
26 min
Art of the Sermon
Preaching and Church Growth - An Interview with Rev. Matt Miofsky - Part 1
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 pr...
2018-03-15
24 min
Art of the Sermon
The Prayer Wheel - An Interview with David Van Biema
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)
2018-03-01
40 min
Art of the Sermon
Identity and Preaching - An Interview with Rev. Justin Coleman
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 ro...
2018-02-15
44 min
Art of the Sermon
The Original Storyteller - An Interview with Robert Carnes
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 ke...
2018-02-01
38 min
Art of the Sermon
Breaking the First Rule of Preaching
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 - Cons...
2018-01-18
12 min
Art of the Sermon
Living for Another - An Interview with Brent Gambrell
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 mi...
2018-01-04
35 min
Art of the Sermon
2017 Year in Review
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 b...
2017-12-21
36 min
Art of the Sermon
Songwriting 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...
2017-12-07
50 min
Art of the Sermon
The Grace of Dogs - An Interview with Andrew Root
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 un...
2017-11-16
39 min
Art of the Sermon
Preparing for and Preaching Advent - An Interview with Rev. Katie Z. Dawson
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)
2017-11-02
32 min
Art of the Sermon
Preaching as Leadership - An Interview with Carey Nieuwhof
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)
2017-10-19
48 min
Art of the Sermon
Preaching Through a Dry Season - An Interview with Rev. Dalton Rushing
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...
2017-10-05
37 min
Art of the Sermon
Money, Generosity, and Stewardship - An Interview with A.J. Thomas
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 wh...
2017-09-21
36 min
Art of the Sermon
The Power of Public Theology - An Interview with Sophia Agtarap
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) Wh...
2017-09-07
44 min
Art of the Sermon
Sermon Writing and Repurposing - An Interview with Justin Trapp
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 ar...
2017-08-17
28 min
Art of the Sermon
Single Moms and the Church - An Interview with Alisha Gordon
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 "th...
2017-08-03
42 min
Art of the Sermon
Ministry in Rural Communities - An Interview with Rev. Allen Stanton
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 r...
2017-07-20
32 min
Art of the Sermon
When Sermon Illustrations Aren't "Family Friendly" - An AOTS Minisode
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 you...
2017-07-06
15 min
Art of the Sermon
Ministry in a Big City - An Interview with Rev. Olu Brown
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 ci...
2017-06-15
29 min
Art of the Sermon
Preaching with Purpose - An Interview with Rev. Adam Hamilton
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) Ad...
2017-06-01
36 min
Art of the Sermon
Young Adult Ministry - An Interview with Rev. Chris Abel
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 ch...
2017-05-18
43 min
Art of the Sermon
That'll Preach! - An Interview with Rev. Charley Reeb
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 Preac...
2017-05-04
34 min
Art of the Sermon
8 Ways Guest Preachers Can Enhance Your Ministry - An AOTS Minisode
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) 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...
2017-04-20
17 min
Art of the Sermon
Politics and the Pulpit - An Interview with Rev. Jim Harnish
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 ar...
2017-04-06
42 min
Art of the Sermon
Love, Joy, Creativity, and Space Jam - An Interview with Brad Montague
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 li...
2017-03-16
42 min
Art of the Sermon
The Focus of Church Communications - An Interview with Kenny Jahng
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) Wh...
2017-03-02
23 min
Art of the Sermon
The Sermon as a Literal Conversation - An Interview with Rev. Brian Combs
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) Gi...
2017-02-16
38 min
Art of the Sermon
When Cancer Steals Your Voice - An Interview with Rev. Narcie Jeter
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 seco...
2017-02-02
34 min
Art of the Sermon
Interesting Preaching - An Interview with Rev. Eric Huffman
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 inte...
2017-01-19
39 min
Art of the Sermon
Team Sermon Preparation – An Interview with Rev. Jorge Acevedo
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 serm...
2017-01-05
40 min
Art of the Sermon
2016 Year in Review
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 list...
2016-12-15
36 min
Art of the Sermon
Online and Social Media Ministry – An Interview with Jay Kranda
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 onli...
2016-12-01
35 min
Art of the Sermon
Intergenerational Ministry – An Interview with Rev. Melissa Cooper
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) ...
2016-11-17
43 min
Art of the Sermon
Understanding and Connecting with Emerging Generations – An Interview with Kristen Soltis Anderson
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...
2016-11-03
31 min
Art of the Sermon
Preaching as a Tool for Unity – Part 2 with Bishop Ken Carter
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 ex...
2016-10-20
19 min
Art of the Sermon
A Career in Preaching - Part 1 with Bishop Ken Carter
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 BishopsGeneral Topic: The role preaching has played from local pastor to bishopIntroduction to Bishop Carter (1:10)
2016-10-06
29 min