Powered by Great Lakes Christian College, the Better Preaching Podcast (BP2) is inspiring a new generation of preachers to embrace the high calling and challenges of writing and delivering biblical, life-changing sermons.

]]>www.betterpreaching.orgRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:44:34 GMTThu, 04 Sep 2025 16:07:12 GMT60Dr. Frank Weller<p>Powered by Great Lakes Christian College, the Better Preaching Podcast (BP2) is inspiring a new generation of preachers to embrace the high calling and challenges of writing and delivering biblical, life-changing sermons.</p>episodicDr. Frank Wellerfweller@glcc.edunoIn 1977 the 50th anniversary of the North American Christian Convention featured Wayne Smith's sermon on the importance of gospel preaching. Smith contended that preaching is a timeless and essential practice, and that the impact of preaching extends beyond the immediate audience and has a lasting influence. Though spoken nearly fifty years ago, these are timeless truths that bear repeating.

]]>ec763003-e837-47ec-8686-46954bf821cfSat, 28 Mar 2026 19:02:31 GMT<p>In 1977 the 50th anniversary of the North American Christian Convention featured Wayne Smith's sermon on the importance of gospel preaching. Smith contended that preaching is a timeless and essential practice, and that the impact of preaching extends beyond the immediate audience and has a lasting influence. Though spoken nearly fifty years ago, these are timeless truths that bear repeating.</p>no00:33:5013BP2 Season 1 Episode 3 – Great Sermons of the Restoration Movement | Wayne Smith fullFor Patrick Lightfoot sermon delivery is like unwrapping a gift that he has labored to create. While the work is in the preparation, the payoff comes when he gets to preach what God has laid on his heart and see changed lives as a result. In this episode he discusses the rhythm of his sermon preparation.

]]>7fc7b187-6a10-4e6d-926a-e49f7d944fd1Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:56:03 GMT<p>For Patrick Lightfoot sermon delivery is like unwrapping a gift that he has labored to create. While the work is in the preparation, the payoff comes when he gets to preach what God has laid on his heart and see changed lives as a result. In this episode he discusses the rhythm of his sermon preparation.</p>no00:29:1212BP2 Season 1 Episode 2 – Patrick Lightfoot | Sermon Prep & DeliveryfullA decade ago Patrick Lightfoot planted Traverse Christian Church in Windsor, Colorado. In the years since, the congregation has grown to nearly 1,000 people. In this episode Lightfoot talks about his journey to becoming a preacher and the lessons he has learned along the way.

]]>0f7e3c10-5a73-4b4a-9ff1-56c37ac6520eSat, 28 Mar 2026 18:50:44 GMT<p>A decade ago Patrick Lightfoot planted Traverse Christian Church in Windsor, Colorado. In the years since, the congregation has grown to nearly 1,000 people. In this episode Lightfoot talks about his journey to becoming a preacher and the lessons he has learned along the way.</p>no00:29:5311BP2 Season 1 Episode 1 – Patrick Lightfoot | Church Planter & PreacherfullMark Christian is the Senior Minister at Christ's Church of Oronogo in Oronogo, Missouri. For seventeen years he has preached relatable, expository sermons that move people to action. In addition to preaching at 3,000+ congregants each week, Mark is a frequent speaker at youth conferences throughout the US. In this episode, Mark shares about his calling to ministry and what inspires his preaching.

]]>44e2c539-f323-451a-8658-32da7df83472Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:34:12 GMT<p>Mark Christian is the Senior Minister at Christ's Church of Oronogo in Oronogo, Missouri. For seventeen years he has preached relatable, expository sermons that move people to action. In addition to preaching at 3,000+ congregants each week, Mark is a frequent speaker at youth conferences throughout the US. In this episode, Mark shares about his calling to ministry and what inspires his preaching.</p>no00:28:4714BP2 Season 1 Episode 4 – Mark Christian | Called to Preachfull