Summary

In this episode of BCUK's To The Heart podcast, hosts Helen Thorne-Allenson, Steve Midgley, and Andrew McKenna discuss the importance of preaching to the heart. They explore the concept of the heart in biblical terms, the challenges of addressing diverse hearts in a congregation, and the role of community in preaching. The conversation emphasizes the need for preachers to engage the heart throughout the sermon, from the introduction to the conclusion, and highlights the significance of illustrations and sermon structure. The hosts also address the balance between faithful exposition and heart engagement, the impact of preparation on preaching, and the importance of follow-up after sermons.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Preaching to the Heart
02:53 Understanding the Heart in Preaching
05:56 The Challenge of Preaching to Diverse Hearts
08:54 The Role of Community in Preaching
11:40 Engaging the Heart Throughout the Sermon
14:37 The Importance of Illustrations
17:35 Structuring a Sermon to Engage Hearts
20:19 Concluding a Sermon Effectively
23:32 Faithful Exposition vs. Heart Engagement
26:11 The Impact of Preparation on Preaching
29:09 Follow-Up After Preaching