Listening to Podcasts Makes Us Better Preachers

Listening to Podcasts Makes Us Better Preachers

How the popular audio genre can help pastors fine-tune sermon preparation and delivery.

Daniel Darling

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Southern Baptists Keep Quarreling Over Critical Race Theory

Even among Christians who agree Scripture comes first, there’s a debate over whether to learn from or reject secular theories that see racism as structural.
Dec 3, 6:00 am

2020’s Most-Read Bible Verse: ‘Do Not Fear’

In an uncertain and difficult year, a record number of people searched for healing, fear, and justice.
Dec 2, 6:00 am

Refugee Ministries Hope to Rebuild Under Biden

After drastic cuts over the past four years, they need to rally partners and volunteers to be ready for a jump in refugee admittance.
Dec 2, 6:00 am

Bethlehem’s Inns Are Empty This Christmas

Tourism to the biblical city celebrated as Jesus’ birthplace remains halted with West Bank under lockdown.
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Cultivated: Dominic D’Agostino on Reconciling Science and Faith
Cultivated | 31 min
Cultivated: Dominic D’Agostino on Reconciling Science and Faith
A deep sense of curiosity led him into the research lab. It also led back to God.
Michael Cosper
CT Media Presents: God Pops Up in India
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CT Media Presents: God Pops Up in India
In this episode, follow Anil’s journey to learn more about the man who he is convinced saved his mother.
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Does Your Congregation Need a Pulse Check?
One free assessment is changing the way pastors understand and relate to their congregants.
Abby Perry
Why Christians Stopped Talking About Jesus’ Second Coming
Quick to Listen | 55 min
Why Christians Stopped Talking About Jesus’ Second Coming
This Advent, let’s focus on Christ’s return.
Morgan Lee
The Art of Pastoring: Unsexy Ministry
The Art of Pastoring | 29 min
The Art of Pastoring: Unsexy Ministry
The excitement of leadership and preaching is what attracts many to ministry, but the most important work is often unnoticed.
We Prayed for Healing. God Brought a Pandemic.
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We Prayed for Healing. God Brought a Pandemic.
A coronavirus outbreak at France’s biggest Pentecostal megachurch changed their view of providence, judgment, and fellowship.
Interview by Jean-Paul Rempp
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In My Remote Corner of India, Christianity Is Seen as a Cultural Threat
In My Remote Corner of India, Christianity Is Seen as a Cultural Threat
Why I embraced it anyway.
Apilang Apum
Meet the People Who Minister in America’s Food Chain
Meet the People Who Minister in America’s Food Chain
How pastors, farmers, and activists on both coasts are caring for migrant farm workers.
Bekah McNeel
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How to Do Advent When Nothing Seems Worth Celebrating
How to Do Advent When Nothing Seems Worth Celebrating
Our Immanuel doesn’t offer us an escape. He comes to suffer with us.
Chris Pappalardo
CT Media Presents: God Pops Up in Southeast Asia
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CT Media Presents: God Pops Up in Southeast Asia
When the government blocked his Christian radio station, Chanda had to find another way to spread the Good News of Jesus. His answer came on a microchip.
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