Preach Better

Joe Cassada
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I read old dead guys and share their wisdom to encourage men in Christian ministry.

  1. Preaching in Earnest - Part 1

    03/29/2023

    Preaching in Earnest - Part 1

    Charles Spurgeon considered earnestness one of the most essential elements of effective preaching. In this episode, I look at what Spurgeon means by "earnestness" in his book titled Lectures to My Students. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preachbetter/donations

    9 min
  2. Spurgeon on Street Preaching

    02/18/2022

    Spurgeon on Street Preaching

    Preaching on the street, or open air preaching, is good for the preacher, the church, and the city. This episode shares a summary of Spurgeon's advice on the benefits of street preaching and a few pointers on how to do it well. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preachbetter/donations

    12 min
  3. The Need for Bold Preachers - Spurgeon's Hills to Die On Part 2

    09/29/2021

    The Need for Bold Preachers - Spurgeon's Hills to Die On Part 2

    This chapter in Spurgeon's "Lectures to My Students" is titled "The Need for Decision for Truth." It is about why preachers need to make up their minds about what is true, and then to stick to it; how preachers need to stop giving in to the spirit of the age and forsaking doctrines that the Bible declares as true, and instead should be bold in their declarations of truth. Spurgeon lived in an age when theological liberalism was beginning to invade the church. Ministers of all denominational varieties were beginning to chip away at the doctrinal pillars of the gospel of Christ. That trend continues today, and Spurgeon’s words in this chapter are still relevant for modern Christians. I’m going to divide the chapter along three lines, which are questions which Spurgeon answers: • “In what ought we to be positive?”, • “How are we to show this decision?”, and finally, • “Why should we at this particular age be decided and bold?” The last episode dealt with the first question. In this episode I’ll address the other two questions. You can buy "Lectures to My Students" here: https://amzn.to/3qaAYQl Have a blessed day! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preachbetter/donations

    10 min
  4. Spurgeon's Hills to Die On

    07/19/2021

    Spurgeon's Hills to Die On

    At first glance, this chapter may sound like a lesson on how to lead people to make a decision for Christ, but that is not what this chapter is about. This chapter is about why preachers need to make up their minds about what is true, and then to stick to it; how preachers need to stop giving in to the spirit of the age and forsaking doctrines that the Bible declares as true. Spurgeon lived in an age when theological liberalism was beginning to invade the church. Ministers of all denominational varieties were beginning to chip away at the doctrinal pillars of the gospel of Christ. That trend continues today, and Spurgeon’s words in this chapter are still relevant for modern Christians. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preachbetter/donations

    8 min
  5. Why Preachers Need the Help of the Holy Spirit - Part 2

    05/31/2021

    Why Preachers Need the Help of the Holy Spirit - Part 2

    This is part 2 of a 2 part series. Spurgeon discusses the necessity of the Holy Spirit in the chapter titled “The Holy Spirit in Connection with Our Ministry” in his classic book, Lectures to My Students. In this chapter, Spurgeon approaches the subject along the lines of two questions, “In what way do we need the help of the Holy Spirit?” and “How can we lose this help of the Spirit of God?” Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preachbetter/donations

    11 min
  6. Why Preachers Need the Help of the Holy Spirit - Part 1

    05/18/2021

    Why Preachers Need the Help of the Holy Spirit - Part 1

    The ultimate goal of gospel ministry is not to fill a building but to impact eternity. It is very possible to be numerically successful in ministry – to have large buildings crammed with people, to garner large amounts of donations, to become a household name in contemporary Christianity – and to have zero eternal impact. This is why preacher’s need the Holy Spirit. As believers we have the indwelling Spirit, but as preachers we need the influencing Spirit as well. Spurgeon discusses the necessity of the Holy Spirit in the chapter titled “The Holy Spirit in Connection with Our Ministry” in his classic book, Lectures to My Students. In this chapter Spurgeon approaches the subject along the lines of two questions, “In what way do we need the help of the Holy Spirit?” and “How can we lose this help of the Spirit of God?” Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preachbetter/donations

    10 min
  7. Spurgeon's Philosophy of Reading

    05/04/2021

    Spurgeon's Philosophy of Reading

    This episode is about the chapter titled “To Workers with Slender Apparatus” – which is a very strange chapter title. What Spurgeon means by “workers with slender apparatus” is preachers with few books and little or no means by which to purchase more. When reading "Lectures to My Students" there is a temptation to skip this chapter because books are cheaper today, and ebooks are free. But I think you’ll be glad you read this chapter because in it Spurgeon does not give advice so much on how to get books for less money, rather he reveals his own philosophy of reading, which I have found very helpful. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preachbetter/donations

    10 min
  8. Spurgeon on "The Minister's Ordinary Conversation"

    04/20/2021

    Spurgeon on "The Minister's Ordinary Conversation"

    Today’s episode is about the chapter titled “The Minister’s Ordinary Conversation” in Spurgeon’s timeless classic Lectures to My Students. And by “the minister’s ordinary conversation” Spurgeon means the preacher’s demeanor and behavior around others in his everyday life. Listen to my 6 takeaways from this chapter. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preachbetter/donations

    8 min
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I read old dead guys and share their wisdom to encourage men in Christian ministry.

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  • Creator
    Joe Cassada
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    19
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