Preachers Talk, Episode 13: On the Personal Process of Writing a Sermon
By D. Helm, J. Meeks, K. Edward Copeland | 11.12.2020In this episode of Preachers Talk, Jeremy Meeks asks Ed and David how the “sermon sausage gets made.” From Sunday to Sunday, how does this sermon-prep and sermon-writing process work?
Genesis 29–31: On Rachel’s Junk Science, Jacob’s Ancient Eugenics, and the Fear of Isaac’s Unshakeable Sovereignty (Bible Talk, Ep. 10)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 11.11.2020There’s a lot of deception and re-deception going on here. There’s also some poetic justice, some pathetic names, some junk science, and a tense camel chase.
Episode 151: On How Much a Pastor Should Care About His Reputation
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 11.10.2020Paul says pastors must be “well thought of by outsiders.” But Jesus says we’re “blessed” when others speak evil about us, even falsely.
What do we do with this? How much should a pastor care about his reputation?
Genesis 27–28: On Deception, Dreams, & Soap-Operatic Heartbreak (Bible Talk, Ep. 9)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 11.04.2020These chapters of Genesis continue the story of Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau. They play out like an episode of a soap opera: family member against family member; deceit on top of deceit; the promise of revenge.
Episode 150: On Cleaning the Membership Rolls – Part 2 (with Matt Schmucker)
By J. Leeman, M. Dever, M. Schmucker | 11.03.2020Episode 149 explained what “cleaning the rolls” means, and why pastors should lead their churches to do it. Episode 150 continues the conversation, but focuses on how to actually get it done.
How Love Paves the Way for Hard Conversations (with Garrett Kell)
By G. Kell, J. Leeman | 9Marks Journal: Pastoring Through Political Turmoil | 11.02.2020Pastors often need to have hard conversations. The best way to prepare people for such conversations is simple—it’s to love them.
Should You Be a Political Activist? (with Brian Davis)
By B. Davis, J. Leeman | 9Marks Journal: Pastoring Through Political Turmoil | 10.30.2020SHOW NOTES Article: Should You Be a Political Activist?, by Brian Davis Journal: Pastoring Through Political Turmoil
Pastoring Amid Suspicion (with Tony Shepherd)
With Tony Shepherd | 9Marks Journal: Pastoring Through Political Turmoil | 10.29.2020Download the free 9Marks Journal Pastoring through Political Turmoil.
Genesis 24–26: On When Isaac Meets Rebekah, Esau’s Stupid Trade, and Sam’s Fever Dreams about the Exodus (Bible Talk, Ep. 8)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 10.28.2020In these chapters, Moses shifts his attention to the next generation of the promised line. As he does, familiar themes show up.
Episode 149: On Cleaning the Membership Rolls – Part 1 (with Matt Schmucker)
By J. Leeman, M. Dever, M. Schmucker | 10.27.2020Some churches report hundreds of members, with dozens in attendance. These churches need to “clean their rolls.”
Pastoring Through A Contested Election: A Kenyan Perspective (with Ken Mbugua)
By J. Leeman, K. Mbugua | 9Marks Journal: Pastoring Through Political Turmoil | 10.26.2020Download the free 9Marks Journal Pastoring through Political Turmoil.
Genesis 21–23: On Ishmael’s Expulsion, Isaac’s Sacrifice, and Abraham’s Graveyard (Bible Talk, Ep. 7)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 10.22.2020Moses spends so much time cultivating an expectation for Isaac’s birth. But then, out of nowhere, the Lord tests Abraham, telling him to sacrifice his son, his only son whom he loves. Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton & Sam Emadi about Genesis 21–23.
Preachers Talk, Episode 12: On Discerning the Structure of A Biblical Text
By D. Helm, J. Meeks, K. Edward Copeland | 10.22.2020How do you figure out the structure of a biblical text? After you figure out the structure, how then do you create an outline for your sermon?
In Episode 12 of Preachers Talk, Jeremy Meeks chats with David Helm and K Edward Copeland about this.
Live with Your Church Members in an Understanding Way (with Michael Lawrence)
By J. Leeman, M. Lawrence | 9Marks Journal: Pastoring Through Political Turmoil | 10.20.2020During tense political seasons, church members need to learn to live with one another in an understanding way. But what does that mean?
Episode 148: On How A Culture of Discipling + Lay Elders = Church Planting
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 10.20.2020Healthy churches plant churches. But how? What causes a church to “bubble over”? Here’s one way.
