37: Politics and the Pulpit – An Interview with Rev. Jim Harnish – Art of the Sermon
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Guest: Rev. Jim Harnish, author and retired United Methodist pastor
General Topic: Politics and Preaching
Introduction to Jim Harnish (0:59)
Thanks to Jim (2:26)
Philosophy of preaching (3:19)
Relationship of politics and preaching (4:48)
Should we look for political parallels? (12:38)
Sensitivity to how messages are received (15:51)
Importance of personal relationships (19:38)
Presenting all sides (21:44)
Planting seeds of unity (25:55)
Personal outlets and practices (29:24)
Challenging preaching experiences (32:02)
Impactful communicators (35:14)
Recommended books and resources (37:40)
How to follow Jim (39:57)
Links to things mentioned in the episode
- Jim Harnish | FaithMatters: Reflections on Life and Faith
- Jim Harnish on Amazon
- Hyde Park United Methodist Church
- Institute of Preaching | Duke Divinity School
- President Trump, you could make things a little easier for preachers – Baptist News Global
- Rev. James Howell
- You Only Have To Die by Jim Harnish
- Harry Emerson Fosdick
- William Sloane Coffin
- Rev. Mark Trotter
- Interpretation Commentary Series
- Texts for Preaching: A Lectionary Commentary
- Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
- TED: Ideas worth spreading
Reaching out to our guest
JimHarnish.org (Jim’s blog)
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