

The Preaching While Black Podcast
John C. Richards, Jr.
The Preaching While Black Podcast is a podcast dedicated to the the calling, craft, and content of the Black preaching tradition. In each episode, the show's host, Pastor John C. Richards, Jr. sits down with guests to discuss their own stories as Black preachers.
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May 11, 2023 • 37min
Preaching While Black Episode 010: How To Communicate As A Preacher With Dr. Carolyn Gordon
Welcome to the Preaching While Black podcast. Dr. Carolyn Gordon is the Chair of the Mass Communication Department at Mississippi Valley State University and former preaching professor at Fuller Theological Seminary. In this episode, she discusses how understanding communications, audience, and context can help one become a better preacher . --------------------------------- SEGMENTS: 00:00 Introduction 01:01 The Call 16:44 The Craft 27:45 The Content ---------------------------------- RESOURCES MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: International Critical Commentary-https://www.christianbook.com/page/academic/bible-commentaries/international-critical-commentary?utm_source=google&kw=international%20critical%20commentary&mt=b&dv=c&event=PPCSRC&p=1018818&cb_src=google&cb_typ=search&cb_cmp=18576992291&cb_adg=147520388332&cb_kyw=international%20critical%20commentary&gclid=CjwKCAjwge2iBhBBEiwAfXDBR1bGwxG-KfFmxg1ZsBJjKM5yA4xdIUHhXJI31oSYAPVMBtatPMO_VhoCorAQAvD_BwE ----------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US: FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/preachingblack TWITTER: https://twitter.com/preachingblack WEBSITE: https://preachingwhileblack.com YOUTUBE: / @preachingwhileblack

Apr 19, 2023 • 35min
Preaching While Black Episode 009: Dr. Carlos Smith on Preaching and Biographical Ministry Work
Welcome to the Preaching While Black podcast. Dr. Carlos Smith is the Senior Pastor of Journey-Hanley Road in the St. Louis area. In this episode, he discusses his approaching preaching and how his son's autism diagnosis informed his academic career and work.This is Episode 009: Dr. Carlos Smith on Preaching and Biographical Ministry WorkSUBSCRIBE TO SEE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS: /@preachingwhileblack __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SEGMENTS:00:00 Introduction 3:47 The Call 13:31 The Craft 24:19The Content __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US: FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/preachingblack TWITTER: https://twitter.com/preachingblack WEBSITE: https://preachingwhileblack.com YOUTUBE: /@preachingwhileblack

Mar 29, 2023 • 33min
Preaching While Black Episode 008: Dr. George L. Parks, Jr. on Leading a Multi-Site Church
Welcome to the Preaching While Black podcast. Dr. George L. Parks, Jr. is the Senior Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, a multi-site congregation in North Little Rock and Conway, Arkansas. In this episode, he discusses five types of commentaries every preacher needs, what it feels like pastoring a multi-site church as a Black preacher, and what he would say to his younger self after having preached his first sermon. This is Episode 008: Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr. on Leading a Multi-Site Church SUBSCRIBE TO SEE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS: /@preachingwhileblack __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 00:00 Introduction 01:10 The Call 12:24 The Craft 23:24 The Content __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US: FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/preachingblack TWITTER: https://twitter.com/preachingblack WEBSITE: https://preachingwhileblack.com YOUTUBE: /@preachingwhileblack

Mar 13, 2023 • 39min
Preaching While Black Episode 007: Charles E. Goodman, Jr. on Leadership and Life Station Preaching
Welcome to the Preaching While Black podcast. Charles E. Goodman, Jr. is the Senior Pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Augusta, Georiga. In this episode, he discusses the importance of leadership in pastoring God's people, how an ALS diagnosis prompted urgency for his call, and the need for life situational preaching. This is Episode 007: Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr. on Leadership and Life Station Preaching SUBSCRIBE TO SEE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS: /@preachingwhileblack __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 00:00 Introduction 02:22 The Call 14:21 The Craft 28:18 The Content __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US: FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/preachingblack TWITTER: https://twitter.com/preachingblack WEBSITE: https://preachingwhileblack.com YOUTUBE: /@preachingwhileblack

Feb 28, 2023 • 43min
Preaching While Black Episode 006: Dr. Danielle Brown on Making History Pastoring as a Woman
Welcome to the Preaching While Black podcast. Dr. Danielle Brown is the Senior Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church in Plainfield, New Jersey. In this episode, she discusses the weight of being the first female senior pastor in her church's 100+ year history and offers some gems on the sermon preparation process. This is Episode 006: Dr. Danielle Brown on the People and Experiences She Carries in the Pulpit SUBSCRIBE TO SEE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS: https://www.youtube.com/@preachingwhileblack00:00 Introduction 02:49 The Call 12:26 The Craft 26:37 The Content __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US: FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/preachingblack TWITTER: https://twitter.com/preachingblack WEBSITE: https://preachingwhileblack.com YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@preachingwhileblack

Feb 13, 2023 • 37min
Preaching While Black Episode 005: Bishop Benjamin Stephens
Welcome to the Preaching While Black podcast. Bishop Benjamin Stephens is the Senior Pastor of Trinity Temple Church of God in Christ in the Kansas City area. In this episode, he discusses the importance of mentorship for all preachers and the need to preach to context. This is Episode 005: Bishop Benjamin Stephens on Mentoring and Preaching to Context SUBSCRIBE TO SEE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS: https://www.youtube.com/@preachingwhileblack __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ RESOURCE(S) MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: Logos Bible Software: https://www.logos.com/ Bible Gateway: https://www.biblegateway.com/ Thompson Chain Reference Bible: https://www.amazon.com/Thompson-Chain-Reference-Bible-Leathersoft-Letter/dp/0310459974 The New Unger's Bible Dictionary: https://www.amazon.com/New-Ungers-Bible-Dictionary/dp/0802490662 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US: FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/preachingblack TWITTER: https://twitter.com/preachingblack WEBSITE: https://preachingwhileblack.com YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@preachingwhileblack

Jan 30, 2023 • 36min
Episode 004: Isaiah Robertson on Multigenerational Preaching
Welcome to the Preaching While Black podcast. Pastor Isaiah Robertson is the Senior Pastor of Hope in Christ Community Church in Compton, California. In this episode, the cloud of witnesses he's surrounded by as a multi-generational preacher and the importance of social justice in the life of the preacher. This is Episode 004: Isaiah Robertson on Multigenerational Preaching SUBSCRIBE TO SEE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS: https://www.youtube.com/@preachingwhileblack __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 00:00 Introduction 01:56 The Call 11:49 IVI Commercial 12:40 The Craft 24:17 Preaching While Black Promo 24:48 The Content 34:39 Closing __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ RESOURCE(S) MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance: https://www.amazon.com/Strongs-Exhaustive-Concordance-James-Strong/dp/0785250565 Manners and Customs of the Bible: https://www.amazon.com/New-Manners-Customs-Bible-Times/dp/080245965X Logos Bible Software: https://logos.com/ Introduction to African-American Preaching: https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Practice-African-American-Preaching/dp/1501818945 Doctrine That Dances: https://www.amazon.com/Doctrine-That-Dances-Doctrinal-Preaching/dp/0805446842 Lectures to My Students: https://www.amazon.com/Lectures-My-Students-C-Spurgeon/dp/1598565176 Calvin's Institutes: https://www.amazon.com/Institutes-Christian-Religion-John-Calvin/dp/1463562837 Gaebelein's Commentary: https://www.amazon.com/Gaebeleins-Concise-Commentary-Whole-Bible/dp/0872132099 Black Church Empowered: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Church-Empowered-Examining-Longevity/dp/B08DC69LFS/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US: FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/preachingblack TWITTER: https://twitter.com/preachingblack WEBSITE: https://preachingwhileblack.com YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@preachingwhileblack

Jan 16, 2023 • 37min
Episode 003: Dr. C.J. Rhodes on Swimming in the River of History
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Jan 2, 2023 • 30min
Episode 002: Seth Martin on Pastoring in Minnesota Post-George Floyd
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Dec 29, 2022 • 3min
Episode 001: Welcome to the Preaching While Black Podcast
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