
The Expositors Collective
Is It Possible To Be Too Vulnerable In The Pulpit? – Josh White
Josh White, pastor of Door of Hope church in Portland, Oregon, speaks with Mike about the necessityof being honest with ourselves and honest about ourselves as we preach the gospel. They speak about the importance of confession, vulnerability and honesty.“Truth through Personality is our description of real preaching. The truth

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Josh White, pastor of Door of Hope church in Portland, Oregon, speaks with Mike about the necessityof being honest with ourselves and honest about ourselves as we preach the gospel. They speak about the importance of confession, vulnerability and honesty.“Truth through Personality is our description of real preaching. The truth […]
May 23, 2023
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Welcome to Episode 276 of The Expositors Collective Podcast, the show that equips, encourages, and empowers preachers and communicators of God’s Word. In today’s episode, our host Mike sits down with Terry Michaels, a seasoned Radio DJ and passionate student of the Bible. Terry shares insights on effective communication, the […]
May 16, 2023
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In episode 275, we’re excited to have Chris Brown share his insights on the power of storytelling to captivate an audience and highlight the living reality of each passage of Scripture.Chris leads an hour-long workshop focused on using storytelling as a platform to launch your sermons. Through his teaching, you’ll […]
May 9, 2023
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What does faithfulness in the pulpit look like? Rod Carver speaks honestly about his life-verse and the various temptations to unfaithfulness that the preacher faces, and the irreplaceable virtue of faithfulness.In this episode, we explore the topic of faithfulness in the pulpit with Rod Carver, a seasoned preacher at Calvary […]
May 2, 2023
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About Brian,“I am a sinner saved by grace. I follow Jesus, am a husband, father, and pastor. I currently live in Winnemucca, Nevada where I pastor The Redeemed Church – a relatively new church plant. I also co-host The Redeemed Podcast. One of my greatest passions in life is to […]
April 25, 2023
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The question is not “which variety of preaching is best” and then choose from the various genres and sub-genres of preaching options.Some prefer topical sermons, because just like topical ointments, they go right to where the itch is…Others prefer a more narrative approach, since life is one big unfolding story, […]
April 18, 2023
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In episode271, you’ll hear why casting vision is a powerful tool that is underutilised by many preachers, and Todd Peebles is going to give you some very practical steps to start. Before that you will hear aboutPraying Over Your PassageTodd shares his approach to preparing for a sermon, which involves […]
April 11, 2023
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There is so much pressure on preachers to come up with an Easter sermon every year that is both fresh and also impactful AND evangelistic. Combine that with the busyness of Easter and it can create quite a challenging season for leaders.With that in mind, Aaron Salvato talks with Mike […]
April 2, 2023
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On episode 269, our guest this week is Dr. Austin Carty, an award-winning author, pastor of Boulevard Baptist Church, and a respected theologian. In this conversation, Dr. Carty shares his insights on the importance of reading (both fiction and non-fiction) and how it can enhance your preaching, leadership, pastoral visitation […]
March 28, 2023
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In this episode, we get to listen in on a candid conversation with Chris Brown, Senior Pastor and Teaching Pastor at North Coast Church, an influential multisite church based in Vista, California. With over two decades of experience in ministry, Chris shares his journey of discovering his unique voice and […]
March 21, 2023
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Jeremy Writebol speaks about his earliest sermon at a nursing home and the path that led him from there into the Lead Campus Pastor at Woodside Bible Church – Plymouth, Michigan and Executive Director at Gospel Centered Discipleship.They speak about the unique dynamics of pastoring at a multi-site church, sharing […]
March 14, 2023
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Dr. Jeffrey Weima is Professor of New Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary, where he has taught for 30 years. He is a sought-after speaker who is able to communicate well the truths of the Bible in an interesting, contemporary and practical manner. Jeff has published six books thus far, 5 […]
March 7, 2023
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Josh Porter is pastor of teaching and creative vision at Van City Church in Vancouver, Washington. In episode 265 of the Expositors Collective podcast he speaks with Mike Neglia about the collaborative sermon preparation process that was modeled for him at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, as well as the […]
February 28, 2023
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In this thoughtful conversation Tony speaks about “the missing ingredient” in many sermons today, practical application to the ordinary lives of the members of our congregations. It isn’t enough to just convey facts that are true and Biblical, and stop short of drawing the connections between the ancient text, and […]
February 14, 2023
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Joe Terrari speaks with Mike about intentionallyseeking out meaningful feedback in order to grow as a preacher. They speak about the practice of critique that Professor Terrari employs in the classroom and how Bible Study leaders, Preachers and Pastors can implement some of these practices into their own lives. They […]
February 7, 2023
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Mike Neglia with Shane Angland + Ian Clary […]
January 31, 2023
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Taylor Turkington is the founder and director of BibleEquipping, which offers help for women in ministry via cohorts and coaching to grow in their fluency and gifting as Bible communicators – they help in honing their curriculum, planning teaching strategies, or thinking through theological and practical matters. She is also […]
January 24, 2023
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A Panel Discussion featuring Paul Leboutillier, John Whitaker, Brian Brodersen & Nick Cady […]
January 17, 2023
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John Whitaker has been devoted to teaching and preaching the Bible for more than 3 decades, and in this candid conversation he speaks about his first awkward (and too short) sermon on an Easter Sunrise as a teenager and his growing skill and confidence over the years. He believes that […]
January 10, 2023
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John Whittaker believes that every sermon should have a purpose and a point – because we aren’t just teaching the Bible, we are teaching the Bible to people.In this session (recorded in 2022 at our Boise, Idaho training event) John speaks about the need to hone our homiletical skills so […]
January 3, 2023
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Sam Storms is a veteran preacher, author and seminary professor with nearly five decadesof ministry experience in thisinterview (originally released in April of 2022)He emphasizes the importance of being open to the Holy Spirit during the preparation and delivery of sermons, and highlights the difference between the gift of teaching […]
December 27, 2022
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Dr Justin Holcomb speaks with Mike Neglia about his theological journey and ministry experience that began under the mentorship of Carl Dixon in Calvary Chapel Sarasota and he now finds himselfas anEpiscopal priest and theology and apologetics professoratReformed Theological SeminaryandGordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.He speaks about death metal, the book of common […]
December 20, 2022
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Most times I don’t “finish” a sermon until 7am on Sunday when I have to close the computer and send my notes to the media team. The process for me is part investigation, part devotion, and part screen writing. I have recently begun to embrace the challenge of the writing […]
December 13, 2022
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Pastor Paul Leboutillieris a wise, mature and seasoned saint and between training sessions in Boise, Idaho he sat down with Mike for a conversation about the difference between self awareness and self obsession, being thrown Into the deep end of ministry way too young, and how he is handling being […]
December 6, 2022
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December has arrived, and we decided to dig into thevaults andpull out this treasure from 2021 – Mike speaks with pastor, musician and self-proclaimed “Ambassador of Christmas” Ronnie Martin about how preachers can leverage this annual opportunity for the gospel? How can a pastor, who has perhaps preached dozens of […]
December 1, 2022
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Paul LeBoutillier gives half a dozen solid, practical pieces of advice that each and every Bible teacher can implement right away, and begin to see growth andprogress. Thoughtful wisdom concerning the sermon preparation process, heart analysis and checking our own motives are dispensed by Paul on October14th, 2022 in Boise […]
November 29, 2022
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In episode 250 of the podcast Heath Hardesty speaks with Mike Neglia about mirth, cultural engagement and the artistry of preaching. Heath Hardesty was born and raised in Boulder County, Colorado, and now lives in Livermore. Before pastoring, h worked as a plumber’s apprentice (which might explain something of his […]
November 22, 2022
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The Christmas season is upon us! This is a unique time in the calendar year when nominal Christians and occasional visitors will come to your church to sing songs and listen to a sermon. How can we leverage this opportunity for the gospel? How can a preacher, who has perhaps […]
November 15, 2022
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The ministry of the Word and the care of souls is certainly not limited only to the preaching event. Pastors are called not only to minister with an open Bible from the pulpit, but also with an open Bible from the counselling couch as well. Kike Torres returns for a […]
November 8, 2022
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The one notable distinction between Elder and Deacon virtues listened in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 is a single Greek word didaktikos, which has been translated as “Able to teach” “apt to teach”“skilful in teaching” in various English translations. What exactly does that mean? Mike Neglia speaks with David […]
November 1, 2022
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Mentorship or coaching from an older wiser more experienced preacher is a crucial ingredient if you want to grow in your personal study and public proclamation of Gods word. This episode features testimonials of gratitude from 10 former guest highlighting the leaders who took time out of their schedule to […]
October 25, 2022
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Since our preaching builds, affirms and creates the culture of our churches, it is vitally important that we emphasize and consistently hold out not only the gospel itself, but the cultural implications thereof.In this workshop, given at the CGN International Pastors and Leaders Conference in Costa Mesa California back in […]
October 18, 2022
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In this engaging and thought-provoking conversation Nick Cady and Mike Neglia speak with Robert Fergusson about the value of storytelling in preaching. Our postmodernworld cherishes stories of individuals yet is skeptical of an overarching metanarrative – Robert helps us to use the former to communicate the latter.They also speak about […]
October 11, 2022
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Tucker Maile, lead pastor of Calvary Boise, speaks with Mike about getting his “preacher’s sea legs” after floundering about for the first few minutes at the start of each sermon. They also speak about their shared conviction about the power of monological preaching, and the supplementary value of conversational dialogical […]
October 3, 2022
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Lindsey Carlson talks with Mike about the discouragement we and the people that we speak to week after week face to face. It is a discouraging world out there, and the false-promises of the self-help industry aren’t working.The people who attend our women’s Bible studies or Sunday morning assemblies need […]
September 27, 2022
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At our training events, you never know who might just pop in for a surprise visit!Our guest on the show this week is Dr. Ed Stetzer, one of thebest people around who can explain to us the cultural moment that we are in, and why verse by verse expository preaching […]
September 20, 2022
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Bryan Chapell – 239Dr. Bryan Chapell speaks with Mike about the importance of pastoral care, and theirreplaceablevalue of love in pastoral ministry.Bryan Chapellcurrentlyleads the Administrative Committee of the Presbyterian Church in America and serves asPastor Emeritus of the historic Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois and President Emeritus ofCovenant Theological […]
September 13, 2022
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Mike speaks with Angie Thornton about the good desire to address the immediate felt needs of our hearers, and the importance of digging deeper in order to get to the real heart of the matter.Together with her husband Dan, Angie served the Lord in Senegal for 10 years in leadership […]
September 6, 2022
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John Hwang uses three words that describe Mentorship: TRAINING, MODELING, and COMMISSIONING. He recounts the positive impact of his mentor, Richard Cimino, and encourages us to seek out older and more experienced preachers to coach and correct us, and also to seek out younger and less experienced preachers to encourage […]
August 30, 2022
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In this bonus episode, recorded on the roads of Arkanasas, Ben Campell speaks with Mike Neglia about sermon preparation as a spiritual discipline and a potentially beneficial aspect of our own Christian growth. He also speaks about some withering critique from Jared C. Wilson, and “meddling” !Benjamin G. Campbell (M.Div., […]
August 26, 2022
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Apologist andtheoretical chemistNeil Shenvi speaks with Mike Neglia about the importance of addressing the questions of “imagined interlocutors” in our sermons. Dr Shenvi believes that all Christians should be prepared todefend the faith with reason and evidence, and gives a few tips and suggestions to preachers on how to bring […]
August 23, 2022
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Panel Discussion with Dominic Done, Clay Worrell, Nick Cady & Tim Chaddick […]
August 16, 2022
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In thisteaching TimChaddick encourages us to prioritize our reading, plan our rhythms and practice our rules for our personal spiritual health, relational well-being and power and clarity in our public proclamation of Gods word.As you listen in on this recording you’ll notice that it is short, to the point and […]
August 9, 2022
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Douglas Sean O’Donnell(PhD,University of Aberdeen)is the seniorvice president of Bibleeditorial at Crossway. He is the author and editor of over a dozen books, includingThe Beginning and End of Wisdom;The Pastor’s Book;The Song of SolomonandMatthewin the Preaching the Word commentary series; andPsalmsin theKnowing the Bibleseries. He also contributed the Song of […]
August 2, 2022
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We strive to be studious at our desks, lucid and clear in our communication and accurate in our exegesis; but without the empowering of the Holy Spirit our messages will be powerless and dry. Brian Brodersen shares about the vital necessity of dependency upon the Spirit in every aspect of […]
July 26, 2022
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Dr Don Sunukjian’s lifelong love has been preaching, both as a pastor and a teacher. His passion is to see God’s Word presented with accuracy, clarity, interest and relevance. With doctorates in theology and communication and 21 years as a senior pastor, he brings both scholarship and experience to his […]
July 19, 2022
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Jesus of Nazareth is the great Subject of our preaching and the Hero of our Sermons, but in what ways should Jesus be a role model in our preaching style and sermon construction? In this engaging conversation with Matthean scholar Dr Jonathan Pennington, Mike Neglia finds out in what ways […]
July 12, 2022
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Suzy Silk a deep well of wisdom and thoughtfulness, particularly concerning the Hebrew Bible, or Old Testament, and we are excited for you to listen in on this conversation about the difference between clumsy and sloppy use of the OT to point towards Christ and a more careful, thoughtful and […]
July 5, 2022
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Frederick Dale Bruner is a theologian and author of several works, including “A Theology of the Holy Spirit,” his multi-volumed commentaries on the Gospels of Matthew and John andmost recently a shorter commentary on the Letter to the Romans (all published by Eerdmans).Dr Bruner has received degrees from Princeton and […]
June 28, 2022
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Dr Justin Holcomb speaks with Mike Neglia about his theological journey and ministry experience that began under the mentorship of Carl Dixon in Calvary Chapel Sarasota and he now finds himself as an Episcopal priest and theology and apologetics professoratReformed Theological SeminaryandGordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.He speaks about death metal, the book […]
June 21, 2022
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Nick Cady has some important insights for us in regards to listening to the changing voices and objections that are present in the world around us, and then answering those questions with the unchanging and truthful word of God.Nick and Mike speak about his new book “The God I won’t […]
June 14, 2022
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Dr Uche Anizor speakswith Mike Neglia about two distinct categories of apathy that we as preachers need to contend with, first: thespiritual apathy of our own congregations, how can we awake our hearers out of their dullness and indifference with the truth and power of God’s Word?And the second, and […]
June 7, 2022
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In a time when some people are wondering if Christianity is TRUE, and many more are wondering if Christianity is GOOD, Dr Amy Orr-Ewing gives advice and encouragement to preachers to proclaim not only the accuracybut also the goodness of the gospel message. In this conversation with Mike Neglia she […]
May 31, 2022
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The first chapter of the Bible’s first book lays the foundation for all that follows about who God is and what God is like. Our technology-age fascination with the science of origins, however, can blind us to issues of great importance that don’t address our culturally conditioned questions. Instead, Genesis […]
May 24, 2022
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Reverend Chad Brooks speaks with Mike Neglia about lessons learned regarding preaching during lockdown, and the changes that he sees between traditional sermon preaching and livestream/YouTube content. He also speaks about the distinction between “doing more things” actually doing things well, hustle culture, true pastoral productivity that focuses on health […]
May 17, 2022
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The Bible makes sense in its deepest and richest capacity only when we read it through Jesus shaped goggles. When we see all of it through the lens of its Main Character – it should cause us to preach explicitly Christian sermons.Mike Neglia (with some help from Clay Worrell) explains, […]
May 10, 2022
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“We fear men so much because we fear God so little. One fear cures the other.” This quotation from Puritan preacher William Gurnall drastically impacted Jeffrey Arthurs when he heard it quoted by one of his students. In this encouraging conversation with Mike, Dr Arthurs speaks candidly about overcoming the […]
May 3, 2022
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There are right and wrong ways to include personal stories and anecdotes in our sermons. Dr Adam Copenhaver helps us to think through this minefield and shows us some of the right ways to talk about ourselves, and the stories that we SHOULD include. When preaching to congregations that are […]
April 26, 2022
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In the opening session of our Costa Mesa training event, Tim Chaddick laid out 5 of the values that matter to expository preachers:Expository Preaching Displays Scripture’s Inspiration (2 Timothy 3:16-17)Expository Preaching Sets the Agenda (Acts 20:27)Expository Preaching Reveals True Authority (1 Thessalonians 2:13)Expository Preaching Promotes Biblical Literacy (1 Timothy 4:13)Expository […]
April 19, 2022
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After nearly five decades of preaching ministry Sam Storms definitely has seasoned and powerfulwords of wisdom for us to learn from today! He speaks about openness to the Holy Spirit during both the preparation and delivery of sermons, as well as the distinction between the gift of teaching and the […]
April 12, 2022
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There is so much pressure on preachers to come up with an Easter sermon every year that is both fresh and also impactful / evangelistic. Combine that with the busyness of Easter and it can create quite a challenging season for leaders.With that in mind, Aaron Salvato talks with Mike […]
April 7, 2022
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Teaching children the message and implications of the gospel has taught Jared Kennedy valuable truths that he passes on to us in this interview. Jared has learned the value of leaders knowing their congregation (be they young or old!) and has found a creative retelling of the famous “Fallen Condition […]
April 5, 2022
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Jon Geraci is the lead Pastor of Calvary South Denver.Jon was born in Upland, California and grew up in a Christian home. It wasn’t until his freshman year in High school that the Lord got a hold of his life. It was then that he surrendered everything to Jesus.“I was […]
March 29, 2022
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Mike speaks with Mason Mortimer about Altar Calls where do they come from, historic and current objections, and some ideas for how to invite people to respond to our sermons with steps of faith or obedience in a non-manipulative manner.MasonMortimer describes himself as missionary/preacher/pastor who is trapped inside a financial […]
March 22, 2022
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Nick Cady and Mike Neglia answer listener questions related to women in the pulpit, and our ability to learn from people that we disagree with, help for lay preachers and bivocational ministers and which translations are worth consulting during sermon preparation.Suzy Silk:https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/11/24/following-the-spirit-suzy-silkCody King:https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/12/28/bivocational-ministry-and-time-management-cody-kingSean Gilliam:https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/2/8/bivocational-ministry-and-lay-preachers-sean-gilliamJon Tyson:https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/12/21/theology-that-cannot-be-dismissed-power-that-cannot-be-denied-jon-tysonKen Sutton:https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/12/5/episode-24-cooking-down-the-saucehttps://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/1/11/mail-bag-part-1The Expositors Collective podcast is […]
March 15, 2022
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This panel discussion tackles questions from the audience concerning some of the ins and outs of preaching mentorships: How do I find someone to mentor me? What if they say no? What do I do if someone asks me to mentor them? Isn’t this basically discipleship?If there is any way […]
March 8, 2022
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Episode 211 Pilgrim Benham, pastor of Shoreline Church in Bradenton Florida speaks at our Colorado Springs training event on the importance of preaching mentorships – whether they are formalised or casual, groups or individual – Pilgrim wants to speak about the important need to seek out a more experienced voice […]
March 1, 2022
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Tools are important (study habits, good commentaries and other resources, podcasts, inductive Bible study methods, Christ-centered disciplines, etc.), but don’t forget character! David Guzik shares 8 important character traits that are important to being a good expository teacher, beyond the basic character described in 1 Timothy and Titus.1. Grace Filled2. […]
February 22, 2022
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John Hindley speaks about the importance of preparing the sermon, but just as importantly, preparing the preacher’s heart. He also gives honest, open experiential advice about how to serve Christ and keep our joy in the midst of the challenging and sometimes gruelling ministry of regular preaching and teaching. In […]
February 15, 2022
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Sean Gilliam serves as a lay preacher, Bible teacher and elder at White Fields Community Church in Longmont, Colorado, where he teaches Bible classes and occasionally fills the pulpit on Sunday mornings. In his career, Sean works full-time in real estate.Originally from the Chicago area, Sean studied at Eastern Illinois […]
February 8, 2022
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Dominic Done, David Guzik, Pilgrim Benham, John Geraci, Nick Cady and Pete Nelson take questions from attendees at our recent in-person training weekend in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Questions range from cultural analysis, pre-written notes, the limits and strengths of expository preaching and much more!Resources mentioned:8 hours or less : Ryan […]
February 1, 2022
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In this session (recorded in Colorado Springs) Dominic Done speaks about the value of being understood by our hearers, many of whomstruggle with doubt, skepticismor cynicism towards the church and the things of God.Dominic is speaking at our upcoming training event in Costa Mesa, California, find more details here: expositorscollective.comDominic […]
January 25, 2022
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Dr David Allen has spent his life preaching God’s Word and equipping others to do the same.He speaks with Mike about the allure and danger of plagiarism for preachers, as well as the true meaning of Text-Driven preaching; how to highlight what a passage actually says and prioritizing the meaning […]
January 18, 2022
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In our first ever mail bag episode, Mike and Nick give their thoughts about what to do when you preach a real stinker of a sermon, ways to invest in small-group leaders and practical tips on how to incorporate prayer more thoughtfully into the sermon preparation process.The Expositors Collective is […]
January 11, 2022
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Cody King (former Cable Guy and current Pastor) talks to Nick Cady about bivocational ministry, diligence and study hacks to make the most of the limited time that we all have.Cody is the founding and Lead Pastor of Redemption Calvary in Commerce City, Colorado. He and his family planted Redemption […]
December 28, 2021
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December 21, 2021
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Conor Berry speaks with Mike Neglia about teaching and preaching the Bible with a pastoral heart that has been informed by formal counselling training. He also speaks about planning out sermon series, the importance of knowing the people that you preach to and sabbath rhythms.[This episode was originally released in […]
December 14, 2021
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“A message born in the mind reaches the mind, but a message born in the heart reaches people’s hearts.” Eric Cartier invites us into his study and shares his sermon preparation routine with the attendees at our recent in-person training weekend in Colorado SpringsSermon prep takes time, work, and prayerSpend […]
December 7, 2021
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This episode features a rare mix of profoundly practical advice for today and keen insight into the ancient history of the church. Dr Gerald Bray speaks with Mike Neglia about how to preach the Psalms as a guest speaker and also some encouragements (and cautions) from the life of one […]
November 30, 2021
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The Bible makes sense in its deepest and richest capacity only when we read it through Jesus shaped goggles. When we see all of it through the lens of its Main Character – it should cause us to preach explicitly Christian sermons.Nick Cady (with some help from Pilgrim Benham) explains, […]
November 23, 2021
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The Christmas season is upon us! This is a unique time in the calendar year when nominal Christians and occasional visitors will come to your church to sing songs and listen to a sermon. How can we leverage this opportunity for the gospel? How can a preacher, who has perhaps […]
November 16, 2021
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Sermon based small groups a powerful ministry opportunity that multiplies the reach of the pulpit. Dr. Alan Stoddard shares some of the ministry philosophy behind sermon based small groups as well as the Biblical precedent and tips and tricks to make the best curriculum questions possible. You can read Alan’s […]
November 9, 2021
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Inductive Bible Study is a useful method that preachers use to study, interpret and apply the Bible. When we dig deep into the Bible in private, we can have confidence that we are standing on solid ground as we preach in public. Cody King speaks about this important topic at […]
November 2, 2021
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“When I teach I want to keep in mind the GENRE of what I am teaching. I want to remember what the conventions are of that genre and how do they inform my understanding of this text? I’m trying to follow the logic of the author, how he structured what […]
October 26, 2021
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To “exposit” is to explain. It comes from the same idea as expose. The idea is that something isn’t being created, but it is being exposed, discovered, explained. In expository Bible preaching, the words and thoughts of the preacher are directed to help people understand the Bible text. Everyday believers […]
October 19, 2021
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Ray Ortlund speaks with Mike about his Sunday morning routine, that consists of prayer and “major surgery” on his sermon manuscript, as well as an explanation of what his new post as aCanon Theologian and Catechist actually entails. The majority of the conversation is spent speaking about the power of […]
October 12, 2021
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Sundays are a big day for the preacher! Not only are we delivering the sermon, but often timesleading staff, coordinating volunteers, participating in public worship, welcoming visitors, greeting members and a million other things. We asked 8 previous guests on the podcast to send in an audio file that explains […]
October 5, 2021
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The first few moments of your sermon might be more important than anything else that comes after them, because some of your hearers will decide if you are worth listening to or not, depending on how you begin your time. Nick Cady speaks with friend and colleague Mike Neglia about […]
September 28, 2021
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Sam’s first time talking about the Bible in public was to his youth group about a year after giving his life to the Lord. He’s thankful it was a young audience because, as he recalls, it was a disaster. He was young with no real guidance and had no idea […]
September 21, 2021
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Dominic Done speaks with Mike Neglia about what pastors and preachers should know about the current deconstruction movement amongst young evangelicals. Why are so many thoughtful young people leaving the faith, or reshaping it into a more culturally palatable form? How can preachers deliver sermons that address the important and […]
September 12, 2021
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When we pray, God listens.When we pray from the pulpit, the entire gathered assembly listens as well.Pat Quinn believes that our public prayers should be thoughtful and instructive, as well as personal and devotional. He speaks with Mike about preparation for praying, as well as preparation for preaching.Pat’s first sermon […]
September 7, 2021
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Al Pittman is the Senior Pastor of Calvary Worship Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as well as the author of several books and a musician.Al was born in Panama City, Florida. His father was a career soldier, and he traveled extensively as a child, finally settling in Colorado Springs in […]
August 31, 2021
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Daniel Fusco wants to reach people from all walks of life and has taken the parable of the soils as ablueprint for his preaching style. He doesn’t want to focus on the good soil and miss out on all ofthe others. Daniel is purposeful in his sermon calendar planning to […]
August 24, 2021
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Wayne Taylor is the founding pastor and has been the lead Pastor of Calvary Fellowship Seattlefor 41 years. During this time, God used their church to help plant over 50 churches, about halflocally, and half globally. Recently, Wayne has transitioned to be an itinerate Bible teacher, asupport minister to the […]
August 17, 2021
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Super Doctor Reverend Jonathan Pennington (he said it, not us) is a professor, pastor, writer, podcaster, YouTuber and the list goes on.The first sermon Jonathan preached was in Isaiah 55 at a small church where he later served as the associate pastor. He fondly recalls the encouraging words given to […]
August 10, 2021
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Planning and preparing a weekly message is challenging enough, but what about planning out a whole sermon series? If you ever felt the “series-transitioning-angst” that comes at the conclusion of one Biblical book and the start of another then this episode is for you!Ronnie Martin, pastor of Substance Church in […]
August 3, 2021
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The double-doctorateholding Bobby Conway comes from very humble beginnings as a non-academic teenager in California who was decent at baseball. One day, a teammate took him to hear a bible study where he heard a message from Greg Laurie. After giving his life to Christ, Bobby developed such a fervent […]
July 27, 2021
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Dr Mary Hulst believes that preaching should be God centered, grace oriented and subject to peer-review. In this helpful conversation Mike speaks with her about some of the chapters and themes from her bookA Little Handbook for Preachers: Ten Practical Ways to a Better Sermon by Sundayas well as lessons […]
July 20, 2021
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Josiah Graves talks about leading out of our integrity and character rather than tactics, tips and tricks. He shares some valuable words that were spoken to him by a wise older mentor and how they have sustained him decades later.Mike and Josiah also speak about internalising our sermons so much […]
July 13, 2021
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Richard speaks about the encouraging experience of preaching to the congregation that he grew up in and contrasting it with preaching to a tough crowd as a visiting guest speaker. Mike and Richard talk about the importance of heralding the grace of God in our sermons and cultivating a tone […]
July 9, 2021
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