Episodes

  • On Simplicity (Ep. 91)

    On Simplicity (Ep. 91)
    Jun 5 2025
    Why is simplicity in preaching important? Who benefits? How do we strive for it without being simplistic? Kevin Walker joins Ed and Jeremy to discuss.
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    27 mins
  • On Creativity (Ep. 90)

    On Creativity (Ep. 90)
    May 22 2025
    Should a preacher seek to be creative? How might such an attempt go wrong? Ed, Dave, and Jeremy revel in the creativity of the Bible and what it has to teach us about our own use of creativity with words.

    Mentioned Resources
    John Claude’s Essay on the Composition of a Sermon
    Herman Bavinck’s On Preaching and Preachers
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    28 mins
  • On Using Systematic Theology in Preaching (Ep. 89)

    On Using Systematic Theology in Preaching (Ep. 89)
    May 8 2025
    How does one utilize systematic theology in exposition well? What are the benefits of attempting such a thing? Dave, Ed, and Jeremy begin a mini-series on the use of systematic theology in preaching.
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    29 mins
  • On Topical Preaching (Ep. 88)

    On Topical Preaching (Ep. 88)
    Apr 24 2025
    There seem to be moments that demand a topical sermon. What are they? How can a topical sermon be done well? Dave, Ed, and Jeremy discuss and provide examples.
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    31 mins
  • On Preaching to the Heart (Ep. 87)

    On Preaching to the Heart (Ep. 87)
    Apr 10 2025
    Engaging the emotions and the will can be tricky. Should we do such a thing in preaching? How do we do so well? Listen in as Ed, Dave, and Jeremy discuss.


    Topics Discussed
    (00:06) - Preaching to the Heart
    (06:24) - The Head vs the Heart in Preaching. Is There Room for Both?
    (18:01) - The Role of Emotions in Preaching
    (29:24) - Aligning Our Emotions with the Word When the Topic or Text Encites Emotion

    Resources
    As One Without Authority by Fred Craddock
    The Christian Mind by Harry Blamires
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    31 mins
  • On Preaching Memorable Sermons (Ep. 86)

    On Preaching Memorable Sermons (Ep. 86)
    Mar 27 2025
    Every preacher has a sermon or two that sticks out in their mind from a fellow preacher. What makes a sermon memorable? How do we thread the needle between wanting to be memorable and legitimately helping our people remember what they were taught?

    Ed, Dave, and Jeremy try to figure it out.
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    26 mins
  • On Precision in Application (Ep. 85)

    On Precision in Application (Ep. 85)
    Mar 13 2025
    It is easy to float away from the text and talk about the same things every week. We should apply sermons, but how? How do we do application without getting sidetracked? Dave, Ed, and Jeremy discuss.
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    29 mins
  • On Training Preachers in Asia (Ep. 84)

    On Training Preachers in Asia (Ep. 84)
    Feb 27 2025
    What is going on in Asia these days when it comes to training preachers? What are the challenges and encouragements? Darrell Young, the Simeon Trust's man in Asia, joins Dave and Jeremy to discuss.


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    22 mins