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The Preaching While Black Podcast

The Preaching While Black Podcast is a podcast dedicated to the the calling, craft, and content of the Black preaching tradition. In each episode, the show's host, Pastor John C. Richards, Jr. sits down with guests to discuss their own stories as Black preachers.
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Preaching While Black Podcast Episode 020 w/ Pastor Edrin Williams

Welcome back to the Preaching While Black podcast. Pastor Edrin Williams is the senior pastor of Sanctuary Covenant Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this episode, he discusses his church's role in justice work in Minneapolis, team teaching models, and the importance of leadership for pastors. This is Episode 020: Pastor Edrin Williams __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SUBSCRIBE TO SEE MOR...

Jan 13, 202552 minEp. 20

Preaching While Black Podcast Episode 019 With Rev. Janiece Williams

Welcome back to the Preaching While Black podcast. Rev. Janiece Williams is a Theology and Practice Fellow at Vanderbilt University. She is a practitioner-scholar and creator of the Sermon Development Workbook. In this episode, she discusses the importance of a roadmap for preaching, her call to ministry, and the intersection of the academy and the pulpit. This is Episode 019: Rev. Janiece Williams __________________________________________________________________________________________________...

Sep 17, 202454 minEp. 19

Episode 018: Dr. Eric Redmond

Welcome to the Preaching While Black podcast. Dr. Eric C. Redmond is Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL and Associate Pastor of Preaching and Teaching at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park, IL. In this episode, he discusses the preaching craft and his life as a "missionary" preacher in a church outside of the Black Church context. This is Episode 018: Dr.Eric Redmond SUBSCRIBE TO SEE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS: /@preachingwhileblack ___________________________________________...

Jun 04, 202453 minEp. 17

Episode 017: Bobby Manning

Welcome to the Preaching While Black podcast. Dr. Bobby Manning in the Senior Pastor of The Heights Church in Washington, D.C. In this episode, he discusses preaching in the hotbed of political tension. This is Episode 017: Dr. Bobby Manning SUBSCRIBE TO SEE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS: /@preachingwhileblack __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 00:00 Introduction 2:51 The Call 17:35 The Craft 36:36 The Contex...

Apr 02, 202452 minEp. 17

Preaching While Black Episode 016: Christopher Butler on Preaching and Politics

Welcome to the Preaching While Black podcast. Christopher Butler is the Pastor of Chicago Embassy Church in Chicago, Illinois. In this episode, he discusses the intersection of preaching and politics, as a pastor who has run for political office. This is Episode 016: Christopher Bulter on Preaching & Politics SUBSCRIBE TO SEE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS: /@preachingwhileblack ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________...

Mar 05, 202445 minEp. 16

Preaching While Black Episode 015: Aaron Moore on Staying Hungry to Learn as a Preacher

Welcome to the Preaching While Black podcast. Aaron Moore is the Equipping Pastor at Concord Church in Dallas, Texas. In this episode, he discusses the importance of Christian education in his preaching journey, the women who have influenced his life as a preacher, and some of the secret sauce that makes Concord a great place to serve as a preacher. This is Episode 015: Aaron Moore on Staying Hungry to Learn as a Preacher SUBSCRIBE TO SEE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS: /@preachingwhileblack ____________...

Feb 06, 202454 minEp. 15

Preaching While Black Episode 014: Christopher J. Harris on Preaching in a Politicized Culture

Welcome to the Preaching While Black podcast. Christopher J. Harris is the Executive Pastor at Crossover Church in Tampa, Florida. In this episode, he discusses the importance of preaching tough truths in a politicized culture and his system of keeping and retaining notes from his sermon preparation. This is Episode 014: Christopher J. Harris on Preaching in a Politicized Culture SUBSCRIBE TO SEE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS: /@preachingwhileblack _______________________________________________________...

Jan 08, 202438 minEp. 14

Episode 013: Andre Kirkland on Extemporaneous Application and Preaching to Context

Welcome to the Preaching While Black podcast. Andre Kirkland is currently an associate pastor at Creekstone Church. In this episode, he discusses the importance of extemporaneous application in sermon delivery and offers some solid advice on preparing sermons for younger generations.. This is Episode 013: Andre Kirkland on Extemporaneous Application and Preaching to Context SUBSCRIBE TO SEE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS: /@preachingwhileblack RESOURCES MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: New American Commentary Ser...

Dec 06, 202343 minEp. 13

Episode 012: Cross-Cultural Preaching with Jeanelle Austin

Welcome to the Preaching While Black podcast. Jeanelle Austin is the Director of the George Floyd Global Memorial. Jeanelle is a Fuller Seminary graduate whose preaching call is unique. A native of Minneapolis, Jeanelle has spent her life immersed in the arts. In this episode, Jeanelle shares about her call to preach outside of the local church and how her experiences have shaped her preaching. You don't want to miss this episode. --------------------------------- SEGMENTS: 00:00 Introduction 02...

Oct 03, 202336 minEp. 12

Preaching While Black Episode 011: Contemplative Preaching Through Experience with Dr. John Faison

Welcome to the Preaching While Black podcast. Dr. John Faison, Sr. is the Senior Pastor of Waston Grove Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee. A gifted communicator, Dr. Faison shares about his military experience, growing up in rural America, and the necessity of contemplative meditation for the preacher. You don't want to miss this episode. --------------------------------- SEGMENTS: 00:00 Introduction 02:56 The Call 12:55 The Craft 31:42 The Content ----------------------------------------- ...

Sep 05, 202359 minEp. 11

Preaching While Black Episode 010: How To Communicate As A Preacher With Dr. Carolyn Gordon

Welcome to the Preaching While Black podcast. Dr. Carolyn Gordon is the Chair of the Mass Communication Department at Mississippi Valley State University and former preaching professor at Fuller Theological Seminary. In this episode, she discusses how understanding communications, audience, and context can help one become a better preacher . --------------------------------- SEGMENTS: 00:00 Introduction 01:01 The Call 16:44 The Craft 27:45 The Content ---------------------------------- RESOURCES...

May 11, 202337 minEp. 10

Preaching While Black Episode 009: Dr. Carlos Smith on Preaching and Biographical Ministry Work

Welcome to the Preaching While Black podcast. Dr. Carlos Smith is the Senior Pastor of Journey-Hanley Road in the St. Louis area. In this episode, he discusses his approaching preaching and how his son's autism diagnosis informed his academic career and work. This is Episode 009: Dr. Carlos Smith on Preaching and Biographical Ministry Work SUBSCRIBE TO SEE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS: /@preachingwhileblack ________________________________________________________________________________________________...

Apr 19, 202335 minEp. 8

Preaching While Black Episode 008: Dr. George L. Parks, Jr. on Leading a Multi-Site Church

Welcome to the Preaching While Black podcast. Dr. George L. Parks, Jr. is the Senior Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, a multi-site congregation in North Little Rock and Conway, Arkansas. In this episode, he discusses five types of commentaries every preacher needs, what it feels like pastoring a multi-site church as a Black preacher, and what he would say to his younger self after having preached his first sermon. This is Episode 008: Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr. on Leading a Multi-Site Church ...

Mar 29, 202333 minEp. 8

Preaching While Black Episode 007: Charles E. Goodman, Jr. on Leadership and Life Station Preaching

Welcome to the Preaching While Black podcast. Charles E. Goodman, Jr. is the Senior Pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Augusta, Georiga. In this episode, he discusses the importance of leadership in pastoring God's people, how an ALS diagnosis prompted urgency for his call, and the need for life situational preaching. This is Episode 007: Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr. on Leadership and Life Station Preaching SUBSCRIBE TO SEE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS: /@preachingwhileblack ________________________...

Mar 13, 202339 minEp. 7

Preaching While Black Episode 006: Dr. Danielle Brown on Making History Pastoring as a Woman

Welcome to the Preaching While Black podcast. Dr. Danielle Brown is the Senior Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church in Plainfield, New Jersey. In this episode, she discusses the weight of being the first female senior pastor in her church's 100+ year history and offers some gems on the sermon preparation process. This is Episode 006: Dr. Danielle Brown on the People and Experiences She Carries in the Pulpit SUBSCRIBE TO SEE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS: https://www.youtube.com/@preachingwhileblack 00:00 Int...

Feb 28, 202343 minEp. 6

Preaching While Black Episode 005: Bishop Benjamin Stephens

Welcome to the Preaching While Black podcast. Bishop Benjamin Stephens is the Senior Pastor of Trinity Temple Church of God in Christ in the Kansas City area. In this episode, he discusses the importance of mentorship for all preachers and the need to preach to context. This is Episode 005: Bishop Benjamin Stephens on Mentoring and Preaching to Context SUBSCRIBE TO SEE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS: https://www.youtube.com/@preachingwhileblack ____________________________________________________________...

Feb 13, 202337 minEp. 5

Episode 004: Isaiah Robertson on Multigenerational Preaching

Welcome to the Preaching While Black podcast. Pastor Isaiah Robertson is the Senior Pastor of Hope in Christ Community Church in Compton, California. In this episode, the cloud of witnesses he's surrounded by as a multi-generational preacher and the importance of social justice in the life of the preacher. This is Episode 004: Isaiah Robertson on Multigenerational Preaching SUBSCRIBE TO SEE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS: https://www.youtube.com/@preachingwhileblack ______________________________________...

Jan 30, 202336 minEp. 4

Episode 003: Dr. C.J. Rhodes on Swimming in the River of History

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Jan 16, 202337 minEp. 3

Episode 002: Seth Martin on Pastoring in Minnesota Post-George Floyd

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Jan 02, 202330 minEp. 2

Episode 001: Welcome to the Preaching While Black Podcast

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Dec 29, 20223 minEp. 1
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