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 Contextual Dynamics
Do you ever preach something that lands perfectly at one service and completely misses at the next?
Same message. Same words. Totally different response. That's the reality of contextual dynamics. This is the often-overlooked skill of adapting your preaching to connect with the actual people in the room.
This episode explores the tension every preacher faces:
How do you meet people where they are without sacrificing biblical truth?
Over-contextualize and you adopt the idolatry of the culture. Under-contextualize and you become irrelevant. The goal is a faithful missionary encounter — connecting deeply enough to earn the right to challenge.
Discover practical ways to build a contextual profile for your church, why pre-sermon feedback beats post-sermon critique, and how to sprinkle in illustrations that make overlooked groups feel seen. There's also a compelling test for every message: are you preaching in such a way that people wish they had invited their friends?
In this episode you're we'll share how you can share the unchanging truth of Scripture in a way that actually lands with the variety of people sitting in your seats — and the ones you hope will be there soon.
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Lead Pastor Leadership Intensive
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