Heath Hardesty
Bible teacher and author focused on delight and labor in study, advocating stillness and soul-formation (illustrated by a Moby Dick metaphor) as central to sermon preparation.
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Sep 2, 2025 • 34min
Parabolic Expositional Preaching: The Arc and the Throughline
Heath Hardesty, Lead Pastor of Valley Community Church and coffee shop founder, shares insights on parabolic expositional preaching. He emphasizes the journey of awakening spiritual thirst and points to Christ as the living water. Listeners will learn about the significance of the Feast of Tabernacles and how it reflects God's provision. Hardesty discusses deep human longings for fulfillment and the importance of connecting scripture to everyday life. Through this enriching dialogue, he offers a compelling vision for impactful preaching that is both unified and spiritually fulfilling.
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Apr 9, 2024 • 50min
Symphonic Preaching, Bad Sermons & Consistent Improvement with Heath Hardesty
Pastor Heath Hardesty discusses 'symphonic preaching,' blending Old and New Testaments for relevance. He shares a story of a sermon gone wrong, the importance of growth as a preacher, and his commitment to consistent improvement.
Nov 4, 2025 • 20min
Allegory, Worship and the Preacher’s Heart – with Tim Brown, Brian Daly and Heath Hardesty
Join seasoned preacher Tim Brown, who uses imagery to explore sermon preparation, Bible teacher Brian Daly focusing on intimacy with God, and author Heath Hardesty emphasizing joy in study. They discuss how Psalm 29 inspires preaching as a storm that awakens new vision. The trio highlights the importance of worshipful dependence and the beauty of stillness in preparation, comparing it to a harpooner's readiness. Their conversation serves as a reminder that impactful preaching flows from deep communion with the Word.
