Expositors Collective

Join Thabiti Anyabwile as he takes us on his journey from a study out of John 4 for a “youth group” to a Pastor of Anacostia River Church. Thabiti discusses teaching in different church cultures and how he leveraged intentional times of critique to hone his craft, even if it hurt a little. He also breaks down his final “48 hours” of sermon prep and shares how his wife is one of his best critics and probably the best preacher in the family.

John Starke speaks with Mike Neglia about the power of self awareness, the value of hearing the truth, but chiefly the priority of love in pastoral ministry.

We're glad to introduce you to a brand new podcast from Steering Committee member Nick Cady entitled "Theology for the People" You are likely already familiar with the sound of Nick's voice and will definitely appreciate hearing more of it! The goal of the Theology for the People podcast is to bring understanding of God’s Word and application for the questions that people are asking today. Mike Neglia interviews Nick briefly and then you'll get a chance to hear an episode in its entirety. You can subscribe to Theology for the People on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts: https://anchor.fm/theologyforthepeople https://nickcady.org/

Andreas Köstenberger speaks with Mike Neglia on a broad range of topics related to personal formation and Bible study and proclamation.

Dr Dustin Benge (Provost, Union School of Theology, Wales) speaks with Mike Neglia about the importance of sermon application. It isn’t enough to just tell the hearers of our sermons what is true, we also need to give examples of how it can be lived out in day-to-day live throughout the week. Additionally they speak about ways that pastors can encourage and mentor the next generation of younger preachers

Pilgrim Benham chats with Mike about guest speaking, how to select a passage to speak from, how long a sermon should last as well as best practices for being a hospitable, welcoming host church. They also discuss High School revivals, swag bags, honorariums and Mike’s first sermon.

Greg Jao speaks with Mike about his experience on the preaching team at New Life Fellowship Church in Queens, New York alongside Pete Scazzero & Rich Villodas and their healthy practice of peer review and collaborative sermon feedback. There are also some practical tips on how to set up your own feedback systems so that your sermons can be improving through peer review and teamwork.

Joe Thorn speaks with Mike about nerves, self-doubt and the gradual growing confidence that comes as Bible teachers gain more and more experience behind the pulpit. Additionally, they speak about “The Monday Blues” (or the lack there-of), experiential theology and also some really practical advice about coaching new preachers, identifying future leaders and critiquing sermons.

Negative feedback stings - but you need it! Jeremy Jenkins speaks with Mike about some vital words of feedback and critique that he received and how he has grown since then. Peers and older mentors have both played a vital role in shaping his preaching ministry, and we should thoughtfully consider how to learn from the feedback that we receive. Jeremy also speaks abut the role that apologetics and worldview analysis should play in sermons and the value that comes with being part of a preaching team.