Preachers Talk - A podcast by 9Marks & The Charles Simeon Trust

Why is simplicity in preaching important? Who benefits? How do we strive for it without being simplistic? Kevin Walker joins Ed and Jeremy to discuss.

Should a preacher seek to be creative? How might such an attempt go wrong? Ed, Dave, and Jeremy revel in the creativity of the Bible and what it has to teach us about our own use of creativity with words. Mentioned Resources John Claude’s Essay on the Composition of a Sermon [https://a.co/d/icPtWlj] Herman Bavinck’s On Preaching and Preachers [https://a.co/d/iSsjtuu]

How does one utilize systematic theology in exposition well? What are the benefits of attempting such a thing? Dave, Ed, and Jeremy begin a mini-series on the use of systematic theology in preaching.

There seem to be moments that demand a topical sermon. What are they? How can a topical sermon be done well? Dave, Ed, and Jeremy discuss and provide examples.

Engaging the emotions and the will can be tricky. Should we do such a thing in preaching? How do we do so well? Listen in as Ed, Dave, and Jeremy discuss. Topics Discussed (00:06) - Preaching to the Heart (06:24) - The Head vs the Heart in Preaching. Is There Room for Both? (18:01) - The Role of Emotions in Preaching (29:24) - Aligning Our Emotions with the Word When the Topic or Text Encites Emotion Resources As One Without Authority [https://a.co/d/6J7MCQo] by Fred Craddock The Christian Mind [https://a.co/d/f0o8JRz] by Harry Blamires