The Word Shared

The Leaders of Worship and Preachers Trust
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A podcast from the Leaders of Worship and Preachers Trust and Preach magazine. About the podcast:The Word Shared is a space for anyone passionate about sharing Scripture, preaching, and Christian leadership. Through honest conversations and thoughtful reflections, the podcast explores how we communicate God’s Word faithfully in today’s world. What you’ll hear: Engaging interviews with authors, preachers, theologians, and ministry voices from across the UK and beyondConversations with both established and emerging Christian leadersReadings and reflections from Preach magazine’s most insightful and encouraging archival articlesHonest discussions about faith, preaching, ministry, and leadership in the 21st century Who it’s for: Church leaders and preachersLay readers and those exploring a call to ministryAnyone passionate about faith, Scripture, and communicating God’s Word Why listen: To be inspired, informed, and equipped for your own ministryTo hear from diverse voices across the ChurchTo reflect deeply on the power of preaching and teaching today

Episodes

  1. 18/12/2025

    Preaching tough topics in context, with Christ and in community | Andrew Ollerton

    In this conversation, Andy Peck and Dr. Andrew Ollerton discuss Andrew's book, God's Book: An Honest Look at the Bible's Seven Toughest Topics,* exploring challenging themes within the Bible. He emphasises the importance of context, Christ, and community in understanding these topics, while also addressing the complexities of progressive revelation, science and faith, and the emotional weight of discussing judgment and hell. Andrew encourages open dialogue and acknowledges the diversity of thought within Christianity, aiming to provide a resource that opens up discussion and understanding among readers and congregations. To purchase God's Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1399806459?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_22AEYXGH047CSG8H0ZGF To view the resources for churches and small groups - andrewollerton.com Takeaways The seven topics chosen reflect the challenges faced in contemporary culture.Context is crucial for understanding difficult biblical passages.Reading the Bible in light of Christ is essential.Community engagement is key to making sense of tough topics.Progressive revelation helps us understand the development of biblical themes.Personal perspectives can shift through in-depth research.Judgment and hell are emotionally challenging topics to address.Preachers should embrace a range of views on secondary issues.The book aims to be a resource for both individuals and congregations. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tough Topics in the Bible 04:05 The Seven Toughest Topics Explored 07:53 Progressive Revelation: Understanding Biblical Context 11:25 Researching Creation and Science 13:54 Changing Perspectives Through Research 17:13 Emotional Challenges of Judgment and Hell 20:31 Navigating Certainty in Preaching 23:53 Utilizing the Book in Church Settings The Word Shared is a podcast from the Leaders of Worship and Preachers Trust and Preach magazine. *This interview was sponsored by Hodder Faith. To learn more about the Leaders of Worship and Preachers Trust visit - https://lwpt.org.uk/ To become a member and receive Preach magazine - https://www.preachweb.org/membership

    26 min

  2. 09/12/2025

    Understanding the Gospel of Matthew, biblical literacy & women of the New Testament | Elaine Storkey

    In this Preach archival conversation, Elaine Storkey discusses her insights on the Gospel of Matthew, exploring themes such as genealogy, prophecy, social action, and the role of women in the New Testament. Elaine emphasizes the importance of understanding the cultural context of biblical texts and the need for greater biblical literacy in contemporary society. She also highlights the significance of women's voices in the early church and the ongoing relevance of Jesus's teachings in today's world. Book references: Meeting God in Matthew by Elaine Storkey (SPCK, 2022) Women in a Patriarchal World: Twenty-five Empowering Stories from the Bible by Elaine Storkey (SPCK, 2020) Takeaways Elaine Storkey emphasizes the Jewish context of Matthew's Gospel.The nativity story according to Matthew and the Christmas message.God's message is inclusive, reaching out to all backgrounds.Education in churches is crucial for understanding biblical texts.Prophecy in the Bible has deeper meanings beyond initial fulfillment.Social action is a natural outcome of genuine faith.Jesus's teachings on divorce protect vulnerable individuals.The Samaritan woman's encounter with Jesus highlights redemption.Women played significant roles in the early church, as seen in Priscilla's leadership.Understanding the intent of biblical texts is essential for interpretation. Chapters 00:00 Exploring 'Meeting God in Matthew' 06:53 The Significance of Genealogy in Matthew 09:59 Understanding Prophecy and Its Deeper Meanings 12:56 Social Action and the Gospel's Call 16:48 Jesus' Radical View on Marriage and Divorce 20:20 The Samaritan Woman: A Case Study in Redemption 25:12 Mary Magdalene: Apostle to the Apostles 31:09 Women in the Early Church and Paul's Teachings

    41 min

  3. 20/11/2025

    How to share vulnerably in your sermons | Mark Woods | The Word Shared

    In this episode of The Word Shared, Tanya Stead and Mark Woods discuss the importance of vulnerability in preaching. They explore how personal stories can enhance sermons but also highlight the risks involved in sharing personal experiences. Mark shares insights from his own ministry, emphasizing the need for preachers to connect with their congregations while maintaining a focus on God. The conversation culminates in reflections on the nature of sermons and the impact they can have on listeners. Key takeaways Vulnerability in preaching can create deeper connections.Personal stories should point beyond the preacher to God.Sermons are fundamentally about God, not the preacher.Careful consideration is needed when sharing personal experiences.Illustrations in sermons should illuminate biblical truths.Preachers must balance personal experiences with congregational needs.Humility is essential when addressing real human situations.All sermons have value, even if they don't resonate with everyone.The heart of preaching is about connecting with the audience.Every sermon is an opportunity for God to speak through the preacher. If you'd like to purchase the issue of Preach magazine that Mark has read from, then please visit www.preachweb.com/issues and choose Vulnerability in Preaching (Issue 15) Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:24 Personal Stories in Ministry 04:25 Vulnerability in Preaching 19:14 Bible Month Philippians 20:39 Reflections on vulnerably sharing stories AD: Pre-order your copy of Bible Month Philippians from our website: Bible Month Philippians

    27 min

  4. 17/11/2025

    Sharing God's Word effectively, faithfully and truthfully | Ian Buchanan.

    Sharing God's Word effectively, faithfully and truthfully. Inspiring conversations for those called to preach and lead with faith. In this episode, Ian Buchanan, CEO of the Leaders of Worship and Preachers Trust (LWPT), sits down with Tanya Stead, editor of Preach magazine, for an inspiring conversation about preaching and sharing God’s Word. Together, they reflect on their favourite issues of Preach, offer encouragement to preachers, and explore what it means to grow spiritually while leading a congregation. Want to learn more about the work of LWPT? Watch this video: LWPT OverviewFeeling led to support their mission? You can donate here: Donate to LWPT Preach magazine is a quarterly publication that brings together a range of voices around a central theme. Each issue tackles either cultural topics shaping the 21st century or delves deeper into Scripture, offering fresh insights and encouragement for sharing God’s Word effectively, faithfully, and truthfully. Discover more about Preach magazine here: Visit Preach

    26 min

  5. 05/11/2025

    Introduction to The Word Shared

    Welcome to The Word Shared! A podcast produced by the Leaders of Worship and Preachers Trust and Preach magazine. In this introduction, Ian and Tanya share the hope for this podcast. They'll share what the podcast content will be and who they hope will tune in and listen. You'll listen in to conversations between church leaders about preaching and sermon preparation and how to lead well. We'll also talk about how to share God's Word in whichever context we find ourselves in. We'll listen to prominent voices from the UK and some further abroad about theological ideas, and faithfully interpreting Scripture. We hope that this podcast will be an encouragement to anyone; church leader, lay reader, minister, pastor, small group leader, home group leader, bible study, book club, pastoral care, or those who are moved to share the Word of God - as he has instructed us to in Matthew 28:19-20. Amen. If you'd like to find out more about who the Leaders of Worship and Preachers Trust is and what we do, watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omeNFG_671Y

    2 min

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A podcast from the Leaders of Worship and Preachers Trust and Preach magazine. About the podcast:The Word Shared is a space for anyone passionate about sharing Scripture, preaching, and Christian leadership. Through honest conversations and thoughtful reflections, the podcast explores how we communicate God’s Word faithfully in today’s world. What you’ll hear: Engaging interviews with authors, preachers, theologians, and ministry voices from across the UK and beyondConversations with both established and emerging Christian leadersReadings and reflections from Preach magazine’s most insightful and encouraging archival articlesHonest discussions about faith, preaching, ministry, and leadership in the 21st century Who it’s for: Church leaders and preachersLay readers and those exploring a call to ministryAnyone passionate about faith, Scripture, and communicating God’s Word Why listen: To be inspired, informed, and equipped for your own ministryTo hear from diverse voices across the ChurchTo reflect deeply on the power of preaching and teaching today

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