In this rich and reflective conversation, Tim Brown, Heath Hardesty, and Brian Daly answer questions from attendees and discuss the spiritual dynamics of sermon preparation. Together they explore how worship, prayer, and delight in Scripture form the heart behind preaching that reveals rather than merely informs.
Tim shares how Psalm 29 inspired his allegory comparing sermon preparation to the formation and venting of a storm – a vivid picture of how preaching can humble, refresh, and awaken new vision. Brian speaks about cultivating intimacy with God so that the preacher delivers a word received in worship, not a performance shaped by pressure. Heath reflects on the joy and labour of study, reminding us that the best preaching flows from delight in the Word rather than duty alone.
Drawing on imagery from Moby Dick, Heath Hardesty describes how the harpooner’s stillness before the strike mirrors the preacher’s call to quiet readiness before God. It’s a striking reminder that the power of preaching is found not in frantic effort, but in calm, focused communion.
The episode closes with encouragement to treasure the abundance of biblical tools available today, and to let the preacher’s soul be shaped first by the voice of the Lord before speaking to others.
Outline
The Storm and the Voice of the Lord
Worship and the Preacher’s Soul
Stillness Before the Strike
Tools for Deeper Study
Final Reflections
Resources Mentioned
Further Listening:
Tim Brown: Preaching Up A Storm: https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/preaching-up-a-storm-tim-brown
Tim Brown: After The Storm: https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/after-the-storm-with-tim-brown
Heath Hardesty: Symphonic Preaching : https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/symphonic-preaching-bad-sermons-consistent-improvement-with-heath-hardesty
Heath Hardesty: Meditation, Delight and the Full Counsel of God: https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/meditation-delight-and-the-full-counsel-of-god
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In this lively panel discussion, pastors Nick Cady, John Whittaker, and Conor Berry join Mike Neglia to explore the art and science of sermon preparation. They talk candidly about how to move from text to message, find the “big idea,” and keep Jesus at the center—without losing clarity or heart along the way.
You’ll hear practical insights on sermon pacing, study habits, and handling the unexpected moments of inspiration (and frustration!) that come with preaching week after week.
🔑 Key Topics
💡 Episode Highlights
Whether you’re a pastor, student, or teacher, this conversation will help you preach faithfully, think clearly, and love the Word even more.
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What if your sermon prep — or your spiritual life — isn’t meant to be efficient, but formative?
In this episode, Mike Neglia sits down with Heath Hardesty, Lead Pastor of Valley Community Church in Pleasanton, California, and author of the forthcoming book All Things Together: How Apprenticeship to Jesus Is the Way of Flourishing in a Fragmented World.
Together they explore what it truly means to preach the full counsel of God—not by checking off every verse, but by weaving the whole redemptive story of Scripture: creation, covenant, Christ, and new creation. Heath reflects on ten years of ministry at Valley Community Church, preaching through Acts and preparing for Romans, and how he seeks to unite the Old and New Testaments in every sermon.
The conversation then turns to the practice of Scripture meditation—what it is, what it isn’t, and how it forms both believers and preachers. Heath unpacks the Hebrew word hagah—to “chew” or “gnaw” on the Word—as a vivid picture of feasting on God’s truth until it becomes part of us. He explains why we should read Scripture aloud, how attention shapes the soul, and why delight—not duty—is what keeps us returning to God’s Word.
For preachers, Heath cautions against seeing sermon prep as an efficiency exercise. Instead, meditation is the slow, transformative work that shapes the preacher before the sermon ever shapes the people. As he beautifully puts it: “You can’t microwave an acorn into an oak tree.”
This conversation will refresh anyone feeling hurried, fragmented, or spiritually dry—and rekindle a love for Scripture that is slow, deep, and Christ-centered.
Resources Mentioned:
All Things Together: How apprenticeship to Jesus is the way of flourishing in a fragmented world. (Forward by Jon Tyson) : https://www.heathhardesty.org/
Heath's two earlier Expositors Collective appearances: https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/beholding-the-glory-of-jesus-with-heath-hardesty
About Heath Hardesty
Heath Hardesty serves as Lead Pastor of Valley Community Church in Pleasanton, California, and is the founder of Inklings Coffee & Tea in downtown Pleasanton. He grew up in a blue-collar home and was a plumber’s apprentice in Colorado before becoming a pastor on the edge of Silicon Valley, where he, his wife, and their four children now live.
Heath holds degrees in literature, leadership, biblical studies, and theology from the University of Colorado Boulder and Western Seminary in Portland. His forthcoming book, All Things Together: How Apprenticeship to Jesus Is the Way of Flourishing in a Fragmented World (with a foreword by Jon Tyson), releases October 14, 2025.
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Lynne Kelly shares her journey from hesitant Bible teacher to confident, disciplined instructor. Once unsure of her abilities and overly dependent on supplementary materials, Lynne describes how she began to grow in both skill and conviction through intentional study and training. Her cross-cultural ministry experience in Uganda and New Zealand, together with years of church planting in the USA, gives her a practical, discipleship-focused approach to teaching.
Four years ago, she took a decisive step by enrolling in theological courses, determined to strengthen her understanding and teaching. Through this process, Lynne learned to overcome fear and self-doubt, moving from nervous apologies to confidence grounded in her calling.
She also reflects on the unique challenges faced by women in ministry, particularly within traditional church settings, and how she now encourages other women to develop their gifts and teaching abilities.
Currently, Lynne is preparing to teach the second half of Romans. Her focus is on disciplined study, simplified preparation, and mentoring the next generation of women teachers in her community.
Resources Mentioned:
Key Takeaway:
“Their need is bigger than my fear.”
A simple yet profound reminder that serving others is worth stepping beyond our insecurities.
About Lynne
Lynne Kelly has a heart for God’s Word and for helping others grow in their faith. She and her husband have served in ministry for over two decades, including ten years as missionaries in Uganda and several years in New Zealand. Lynne has been part of planting six churches and has been teaching the Bible regularly for the past five years. Her ministry is marked by a love for discipleship, encouragement, and practical application of Scripture.
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Preaching is never meant to stop at information - it is meant to produce transformation. That was the heart of Eric Lockhart’s message, Preaching for Change and Obedience, delivered at the Expositors Collective training event in Kampala on 13 September 2024. With warmth and clarity, Eric urged preachers to stay rooted in the biblical text while pressing their listeners toward holiness and obedience through Spirit-empowered application.
He reminded participants that the preacher’s task is not to simply talk about the Bible but to faithfully declare what the Bible says. Using the image of a river, Eric explained that the power of preaching flows from the Holy Spirit working through the proclamation of Scripture. The goal is not to impress hearers with knowledge but to persuade them toward faithful action in response to God’s Word.
Eric also highlighted the necessity of application, both in the preacher’s own life and in the lives of the audience. Biblical truth, he insisted, always demands a response. Application may be woven throughout a sermon or drawn out at the end, but it must be Christ-centred, specific, and actionable. In doing so, preaching helps believers become doers of the Word and not hearers only.
Mr Eric Lockhart serves as Deputy Principal of Academic Affairs at Uganda Baptist Seminary. He holds an MDiv and ThM from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in North Carolina, and before moving to Uganda in 2018 with his wife and four boys, he pastored in the USA for fourteen years. At UBS, he lectures on Hermeneutics and Homiletics and continues to champion preaching that does more than inform - preaching that transforms.
Mr. Eric Lockhart is First Deputy Principal of Academic Affairs at Uganda Baptist Seminary in Jinja, UG where he also serves as Lecturer. In addition, he serves with the International Mission Board (IMB) as the Theological Education Strategist for Sub-Saharan Africa. Likewise, he serves as convener of ABTEN and a contributor to AB316, the writing branch of ABTEN. Mr. Lockhart holds both a MDiv in Christian Ministry and a ThM in Applied Theology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) in Wake Forest, NC. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Applied Theology with an emphasis on preaching. Mr. Lockhart is a contributing author and co-editor of True Prosperity: A Bible Study for the African Church. Previously, he served eighteen years as a pastor in United States. He has been married to Rebekah for 23 years. They are blessed with four sons, Elijah, Noah, Gavin, and Corban.
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Preachers can sabotage themselves if they never listen back to their own sermons. In this milestone 400th episode, Pastor Ryan Marr of Calvary Chapel St. Petersburg explains why reviewing your delivery is essential, how seminary reshaped his confidence, and why finding your authentic voice matters more than copying others.
Across 21 years of ministry, Ryan has learned to slow down, breathe between thoughts, and let Scripture first confront him before he speaks to others. He shares candid stories about nervous habits, feedback from congregants, and the challenge of applying “watch your life and your doctrine” in the pulpit.
Highlights
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In a society where quick fixes and instant gratification dominate, are we settling for the same thing in our approach to sermons? In this episode, Pastor Mike Chaddick invites us to move beyond “fast food preaching” toward preparing and serving meals that are both desirable and deeply nourishing.
Recorded live at the Expositors Collective training event in Pleasanton, CA (May 2024), Mike unpacks the inductive Bible study method through its three steps: observation, interpretation, and application. He shows how careful attention to language, grammar, genre, and historical setting equips preachers and Bible teachers to handle the text responsibly and preach with gospel-centred conviction.
Listeners will also benefit from Mike’s practical encouragement to use multiple translations, ask questions on behalf of their audience, and keep the good news of Jesus at the heart of every message. Whether you’re preparing your first Bible study or refining your preaching after decades of experience, this session offers a simple yet profound roadmap for teaching God’s Word faithfully.
About Mike Chaddick
Pastor Mike Chaddick is the senior pastor of Image Church in San Juan Capistrano, CA, and a regular contributor to the live radio show Pastors Perspective on KWAVE 107.9FM. Raised as a pastor’s kid in the Calvary Chapel movement, Mike had a powerful conversion experience after years of drifting from his faith. With ministerial degrees from Vanguard University, Veritas Evangelical Seminary, and Fuller Theological Seminary, he brings both theological depth and pastoral warmth to his ministry. Mike is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree and is passionate about writing, fitness, and spending time with his wife, Beth, and their six children.
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In this episode of the Expositors Collective Podcast, Mike sits down in person with Dr Bob Franquiz at our St. Pete training event. Bob reflects on his journey from a shaky first devotion at Bible College to 25 years of preaching and pastoring at Calvary Fellowship in Miramar, Florida.
Together they explore:
Bob’s insights remind us that faithful preaching does more than explain texts - it both comforts and challenges, offering what people want and, more importantly, what they need.
About Dr Bob Franquiz
Dr Bob Franquiz (Ph.D., Liberty University) is the Founding and Senior Pastor of Calvary Fellowship in Miramar, FL. He is the author of seven books, including Pull: Making Your Church Magnetic and Begin: First Steps for the Journey of Faith. Before pastoral ministry, Bob played guitar for the Christian hardcore band Strongarm, often recognised as one of the best Christian metal bands of all time.
He previously served as an assistant pastor at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale, one of the largest churches in the U.S. Bob holds a Ph.D. in Bible Exposition from Liberty University and a Master’s degree in Theological Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
Bob and his wife Carey (his “just out of high school” sweetheart) married in 1997, and together they are raising three children: Mia, Alexander, and Olivia.
Resources & Links
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Dr John Whittaker shares why expository preaching changes lives. He traces his journey from a shy teenager to his first sunrise-Easter sermon in 1985, reflects on Pastor Don’s topical, many-point approach - “like a log of bologna” you could cut anywhere - and explains why he came to believe the power for transformation lies in the text of Scripture itself. Drawing on Hebrews 4:12, John argues that the Word exposes and renews the heart, so the preacher’s task is to let the passage set the agenda.
John describes expository preaching as a practice where the theme, purpose and shape of the sermon are determined by the passage. His guiding motto is simple and workable: the nature of the text determines the shape of the sermon. Along the way he offers practical coaching on resisting topic-first sermons, finding the central theme of a message, and helping congregations grow in biblical literacy.
About Dr John Whittaker
John Whittaker is a disciple of Jesus and a Bible teacher whose goal is to provide what he calls “blue jeans theology” - theology for everyday life. He’s been a pastor and a church planter. He also taught at Boise Bible College full-time for 19 years, and still serves as an adjunct professor. One of his greatest joys in life is being a husband, father, and grandfather.
Currently, John is creating all sorts of online Bible teaching resources to help people learn and live the Bible. One key resource is The Listener’s Commentary (listenerscommentary.com), which provides clear, down-to-earth teaching through the books of the New Testament. John loves seeing people come alive to the joy and transforming power of walking with Jesus in the midst of their everyday life.
The Listener’s Commentary: https://listenerscommentary.com
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Preaching, says Heath Hardesty, should do more than explain a passage of Scripture - it should take listeners on a journey that awakens thirst and points them to the living water of Christ. In this session, recorded at Valley Community Church in Pleasanton, California, Hardesty unpacks how the “arc” and the “through-line” of expository preaching bring sermons into harmony with the larger story of redemption.
Drawing from John 7:37–39, he demonstrates how faithful exposition stirs a Spirit-given sense of need and satisfies the soul’s ache in the gospel. The teaching weaves together theology, cultural insight, and pastoral wisdom, offering a vision of preaching that is unified, Spirit-led, and Christ-centred.
About Heath Hardesty
Heath Hardesty serves as Lead Pastor of Valley Community Church in Pleasanton, CA, and is a founder of Inklings Coffee & Tea in the heart of downtown Pleasanton. He grew up in a blue-collar home and was a plumber’s apprentice in Colorado before becoming a pastor on the edge of Silicon Valley, where he, his wife, and their four children now reside. Heath holds degrees in literature, leadership, biblical studies, and theology from the University of Colorado Boulder and Western Seminary in Portland.
His forthcoming book, All Things Together: How Apprenticeship to Jesus Is the Way of Flourishing in a Fragmented World (with a foreword by Jon Tyson), will be released October 14, 2025.
Pre-Order Heath's Book Here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/776336/all-things-together-by-heath-hardesty/
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In this episode of the Expositors Collective podcast, Mike sit down with Mike Dente, lead pastor of Calvary Chapel Paris. Mike has served in France for decades, planting and pastoring in a thoroughly post-Christian European context.
Mike brings a thoughtful and pastoral lens to the challenges of preaching in today’s disenchanted world. Drawing from philosopher Charles Taylor, he reflects on the “disenchantment of the West” and how Protestantism may have contributed to it. Together, we explore what it means to be “enchanted,” how preachers can proclaim the death of Christ in a culture marked by scepticism, and how to show the beauty of Jesus even in the “ugly” passages of Scripture.
Along the way, Mike shares lessons learned from ministry in the European context, the emotional hardcore scene and offers practical questions that every preacher should ask as they prepare their messages.
This conversation is both deeply reflective and refreshingly practical - offering encouragement for those who want to faithfully communicate the wonder of Christ in a disenchanted age.
Steve Mathewson:
Sermon Introductions and Illustrations, Lessons learned from Haddon Robinson and Preaching the Old Testament
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Alistair Begg - one of the most recognisable voices in expository preaching - sits down with Brian Brodersen for a candid conversation on decades of ministry, recent controversies, and the hope that outshines them all.
With characteristic warmth and clarity, Alistair reflects on God’s faithfulness, the dangers that lead to burnout, and why the free offer of the gospel must always be extended. He responds to the storm surrounding his advice to a grandmother, shares encouragement from gospel renewal in Scotland, and explains why some empty churches should stay that way.
You’ll also hear the story behind the viral “Man on the Middle Cross” clip, insights on the Calvary Chapel movement, and Brian’s reflections on discovering the grace of God afresh. Whether you’re leading a church or seeking to grow in steadfast faith, this conversation will strengthen your resolve to run the race to the end.
Recommended episodes:
Danny Hyde on Long Obedience in the Same Location: https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/long-obedience-in-the-same-location-danny-hyde
Tim Chaddick on the Preachers Priorities: https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/the-preachers-priorities-study-spirit-and-sustainability
Bryan Stupar on Mentoring the Next Generation of Leaders: https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/jesus-homer-and-the-necessity-of-mentoring-the-next-generation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=592BE5w8Y7o
Join us August 22–23 at Calvary Chapel St. Petersburg for the next
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📖 Learn from seasoned teachers, engage in hands-on coaching, and grow
in your calling to teach God’s Word with clarity and confidence.
🎙 Featuring:
Mike Neglia · Dr. Alan Stoddard · Brian Kelly
Dr. John
Whittaker · Pilgrim Benham · Ryan Marr · Brian Brodersen
✅ Teaching, training, and practical tools you can use right away.
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Many people consider Jesus to be a great teacher and preacher, but few actually realise just how incredible and multilayered His teachings actually were.
In this episode of Expositors Collective, Mike speaks with Dr. Peter J. Williams, the principal of Tyndale House in Cambridge, and the chair of the International Greek New Testament Project. He is also a member of the ESV Translation Oversight Committee, and the author of several books, including: Can We Trust the Gospels?
Dr. Williams’ latest book is called The Surprising Genius of Jesus: What the Gospels Reveal about the Greatest Teacher, in which he examines Jesus’ teachings in the Gospels and shows how we know that these teachings truly do originate with Jesus, and that they show an incredible awareness of, and connection to the Old Testament in a way that would have triggered the memories of the first listeners, and which contains layers of meaning for us as readers today. Peter also gives insight into fruitful evangelism, unlocking of knowledge and some of the ways that Tyndale House can help ordinary preachers like us!
Dr Peter J. Williams is the Principal and CEO of Tyndale House, Cambridge. He was educated at the University of Cambridge, where he received his MA, MPhil, and PhD in the study of ancient languages related to the Bible. After his PhD, he was on staff in the Faculty of Divinity at the University of Cambridge (1997–1998) and thereafter taught Hebrew and Old Testament as an Affiliated Lecturer in Hebrew and Aramaic at the University of Cambridge and Research Fellow in Old Testament at Tyndale House, Cambridge (1998–2003). From 2003 to 2007 he was on the faculty of the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, where he became a Senior Lecturer in New Testament and Deputy Head of the School of Divinity, History, and Philosophy. Since 2007 he has been leading Tyndale House. Dr Williams is also an Affiliated Lecturer in the Faculty of Divinity in the University of Cambridge, Chair of the International Greek New Testament Project and a member of the Translation Oversight Committee of the English Standard Version of the Bible. He assisted Dr Dirk Jongkind in Tyndale House’s production of a major edition of the Greek New Testament and his book Can We Trust the Gospels? (Crossway, 2018) has been translated into 13 languages. His latest book, The Surprising Genius of Jesus: What the Gospels Reveal about the Greatest Teacher (Crossway), was published in October 2023.
Resources Mentioned:
Tyndale House - Exceptional research by people serious about Scripture: https://tyndalehouse.com/
Peter J Williams speaks on the surprising genius of Jesus at the Southern Baptist Seminary Gheens' Lectures 2023 in Louisville, USA. https://tyndalehouse.com/explore/videos/the-surprising-genius-of-jesus/
Recommended Episodes:
Amy Orr-Ewing: https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/apologetics-persuasion-and-evangelism-amy-orr-ewing
Frederick Dale Bruner: https://expositorscollective.org/expositors-collective-podcast/pastoral-and-scholastic-earthiness-frederick-dale-bruner/
Kieran Lenahan: https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/scripture-memorization-and-spiritual-formation-with-kieran-lenahan
Amy Orr-Ewing :
Join us August 22–23 at Calvary Chapel St. Petersburg for the next
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designed to equip and encourage Bible teachers and preachers of all
experience levels.
📖 Learn from seasoned teachers, engage in hands-on coaching, and grow
in your calling to teach God’s Word with clarity and confidence.
🎙 Featuring:
Mike Neglia · Dr. Alan Stoddard · Brian Kelly
Dr. John
Whittaker · Pilgrim Benham · Ryan Marr · Brian Brodersen
✅ Teaching, training, and practical tools you can use right away.
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In these interactive seminars, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships. Our next training weekend will be held at Calvary Chapel St Petersburg.
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Calvary Chapel St Petersburg
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In this in-person conversation between friends, Mike Neglia and Bryan Kelly – lead pastor of WestChurch in Bradenton, Florida, host of the Cultivate Church Planting Podcast, and long-time church planter – mix plenty of laughs with rich wisdom for aspiring preachers and church planters.
They recall a trip to Uganda from last year, for the Expositors Collective conference, hosted at Calvary Chapel Kampala, and they reflect on the lessons it taught them about preaching, pastoring, and cross-cultural ministry. Bryan shares one of his brilliant ideas – livestreaming himself writing a sermon – which Mike thinks is actually “the dumbest idea ever.” Along the way, they unpack “the forbidden phrase” (“as we all know…”) and why it can unintentionally put up barriers for people who are new to the Bible.
The conversation covers explaining Scripture clearly, remembering the variety of people present in every congregation, and drawing on William Perkins’ (1558–1602) classic seven categories of hearers. They also explore how pastoring is both a God-given gift and a skill that can be developed, why church planting can be full of hard work yet surprising joy, and how a spin class can be a lot like attending church for the first time.
Full of humour, friendship, and practical insights, this episode is an encouraging listen for anyone committed to faithfully preaching God’s Word and shepherding God’s people.
Links:
Raymond Bukenya episode: https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/the-urgent-need-for-mentorship-in-ministry
Ray Bentley episode : https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/episode-18-the-gift-of-healing-the-empowering-of-the-holy-spirit-and-consecutive-bible-teaching
Cultivate Podcast: https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/cultivate-church-planting
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📖 Learn from seasoned teachers, engage in hands-on coaching, and grow
in your calling to teach God’s Word with clarity and confidence.
🎙 Featuring:
Mike Neglia · Dr. Alan Stoddard · Brian Kelly
Dr. John
Whittaker · Pilgrim Benham · Ryan Marr · Brian Brodersen
✅ Teaching, training, and practical tools you can use right away.
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What if the whole story of the Bible could be told through four mountains?
In this conversation, Mike speaks with theologian and pastor Michael Niebauer about his new book, Four Mountains: Encountering God in the Bible from Eden to Zion. They explore how the geography of Eden, Sinai, Tabor, and Zion can guide readers toward a deeper understanding of Scripture—and a more faithful approach to preaching it.
Michael reflects on his own development as a preacher, the discipline of lectionary-based sermons, and the formative role of repetition, feedback, and theological tradition. He outlines how early Christian exegesis, especially the writings of figures like Ephrem the Syrian, shaped his thinking and helped him connect the Old and New Testaments with fresh clarity.
Other highlights include:
Whether you're a seasoned preacher or simply looking for new ways to read the Bible, this episode offers theological insight and practical encouragement.
Michael Niebauer is an Anglican Pastor and Director of Heritage Mission, an initiative that trains leaders to start worship services in care facilities. He is the author of Four Mountains: Encountering God in the Bible from Eden to Zion and Virtuous Persuasion, a Christianity Today Book Award finalist and Outreach Magazine’s 2022 Missional Resource of the Year.
Resources Mentioned:
You can purchase Michael's book Four Mountains: Encountering God in the Bible from Eden to Zion here: https://lexhampress.com/expositors
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Join us August 22–23 at Calvary Chapel St. Petersburg for the next Expositors Collective Training Weekend — a two-day, interactive event designed to equip and encourage Bible teachers and preachers of all experience levels.
📖 Learn from seasoned teachers, engage in hands-on coaching, and grow in your calling to teach God’s Word with clarity and confidence.
🎙 Featuring:
Mike Neglia · Dr. Alan Stoddard · Brian Kelly
Dr. John Whittaker · Pilgrim Benham · Ryan Marr · Brian Brodersen
✅ Teaching, training, and practical tools you can use right away.
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In these interactive seminars, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships. Our next training weekend will be held at Calvary Chapel St Petersburg.
8900 US Hwy 19 N, Pinellas Park, Florida 33782
August 22-23, 2025
Calvary Chapel St Petersburg
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In this episode, Mike speaks with Jordan Faker, a former youth pastor and current missionary in the Basque Country of Spain. Jordan shares lessons from his eight years in youth ministry and reflects on the realities of bivocational life—working a regular job while faithfully shepherding students. He offers practical encouragement for preachers navigating time constraints, limited resources, and the tension of dual callings.
The conversation also explores the spiritual climate of post-Christian Europe, the urgent need for long-term missionaries, and how today’s young people (Gen Z and Gen Alpha) are spiritually searching in unexpected ways.
This episode is especially relevant for those preaching in small churches, ministering cross-culturally, or wrestling with how to balance faithfulness and sustainability in gospel work.
Follow Jordan’s journey:
📺 youtube.com/@jordanfaker
🌍 fakermissions.com.
Public Speaking in a Second Language: Learn to better express your thoughts by thinking differently by David Snead
Cody King (the cable guy) on bivocational ministry:
Join us August 22–23 at Calvary Chapel St. Petersburg for the next Expositors Collective Training Weekend — a two-day, interactive event designed to equip and encourage Bible teachers and preachers of all experience levels.
📖 Learn from seasoned teachers, engage in hands-on coaching, and grow in your calling to teach God’s Word with clarity and confidence.
🎙 Featuring:
Mike Neglia · Dr. Alan Stoddard · Brian Kelly · Dr. John Whittaker · Pilgrim Benham · Ryan Marr · Brian Brodersen
✅ Teaching, training, and practical tools you can use right away.
🔗 Register now at [expositorscollective.com]
The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/
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Title: Preaching for Life: Kevin Sanders on Clarity and Conviction
In this episode, Kevin Sanders joins Mike Neglia for a focused and practical conversation on the art and discipline of preaching. Together, they explore what it means to preach with clarity, conviction, and care. Kevin shares how his theological training, personal experiences, and missionary years in the Philippines have shaped his approach to preaching. The conversation touches on the challenge of crafting a clear main point, addressing sensitive topics without being crass, and maintaining pastoral integrity in the pulpit.
Mike and Kevin also reflect on the legacy of Dr Jim Shaddix, the importance of sermon focus, and how preachers can continue to grow in both skill and spiritual depth. This episode offers both encouragement and instruction for anyone committed to the ministry of biblical proclamation.
Topics Covered Include:
Developing and maintaining clarity in sermon structure
Preaching difficult or delicate topics with sensitivity and faithfulness
Using technology (like PowerPoint) without letting it dominate the message
The impact of mentors and theological education on preaching
Avoiding crudeness while remaining biblically honest
The importance of continual growth and reflection in preaching
Guest Bio:
Kevin Sanders is the pastor of Apollo Heights Baptist Church in El Paso, Texas, and the author of Preaching for Life: A Pastor’s Journey of Biblical Proclamation. Originally from Pinson, Alabama, Kevin sensed a call to ministry as a teenager, eventually earning a Master of Divinity and serving for over a decade as a missionary to college students in the Philippines. Since returning to the US, he has devoted himself to pastoral ministry, with a particular focus on expository preaching, pastoral integrity, and helping others grow in their preaching craft.
His new book Preaching for Life draws from his personal story, theological training, and years of preaching to offer wisdom and encouragement for preachers at every stage.
Resources Mentioned:
Preaching for Life by Kevin Sanders https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F597P9CM?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520
Power in the Pulpit by Jim Shaddix and Jerry Vines : https://www.jerryvines.com/store/books/power-in-the-pulpit/
Expositional Leadership: Shepherding God's People from the Pulpit By R. Scott Pace, Jim Shaddix : https://www.crossway.org/books/expositional-leadership-tpb/?srsltid=AfmBOoqrSlhMZJ3lNVA9hsmtP52QHu2vYO9lpB5hENmtq3_LBYwYaA--
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“What if the pastor who put you under discipline has died? Can you still be forgiven?”
That’s just one of the hard-hitting questions tackled in this raw and riveting panel discussion recorded live in Kampala, Uganda. With honesty, insight, and pastoral clarity, three Ugandan leaders dig deep into the challenges and opportunities of Christian mentorship in today’s church.
From spiritual fatherhood in West African contexts to generational curses, from the fear of feedback to the gift of correction, the conversation is bold, biblical, and deeply rooted in experience.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Meet the Panel:
Whether you're mentoring others or looking for someone to guide you, this conversation will challenge your assumptions, encourage your heart, and help you pursue Christ-centred relationships that shape leaders and strengthen the church.
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