Preaching Through Podcast
Preaching can feel isolating, but it doesn’t have to be. The Preaching Through Podcast offers pastors and ministry leaders a seat at the table where honest, insightful conversations happen about the challenges and joys of preaching in the 21st century. Hosts Dave Shrein and Luke Simmons, alongside special guests, tackle the unique pressures of sermon preparation, the art of clear communication, and the spiritual responsibility of leading a congregation. Whether discussing how to preach through complex biblical books, navigate countercultural topics, or refine practical skills like introductions and illustrations, this podcast provides wisdom, encouragement, and actionable takeaways. Join a community of pastors committed to preaching Jesus faithfully and fruitfully in a rapidly changing world.
Preaching Through Podcast
Preaching Through Busyness of Ministry
Every pastor knows Sunday comes with relentless regularity. But what happens when ministry busyness threatens your ability to prepare well? One of the most universal challenges facing lead pastors is learning to preach effectively when your schedule is completely overwhelmed.
Not all busyness is the same. There's strategic busyness, circumstantial busyness, and 'how did I get here?' busyness. No matter what type of busyness you're currently navigating, there are five critical areas for sustainable preaching in busy seasons:
- Managing your emotional energy in a role that requires weekly vulnerability
- Protecting your priorities when everything feels urgent
- Processing key decisions with trusted people who provide insight and ownership
- Establishing healthy boundaries without damaging relationships
- Letting people down graciously while managing expectations
We also confront a dangerous assumption many pastors carry: that they must be everywhere, know everything, and do everything. These aren't just impractical expectations—they're attempts at divine attributes (omnipresence, omniscience, and omnipotence) that are only found in the Lord.
Whether you're in a strategic season requiring intense focus, managing unexpected family demands, or realizing your schedule has spun out of control, this episode offers a framework for protecting your sermon prep time while leading faithfully through the busyness of ministry.
Mentioned Resources
8-Hour Sermon Prep Training Day
Short-Term Vision Training Day
Designing Your Ideal Week Training Day
Personal Retreat Training Day
The Preaching Pack
Related Episodes
Preaching Through Effective Sermon Prep
How to Prepare a Sermon
Preaching Through a Sermon Calendar
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