Cultivating Integrity with Bryan Stupar

Cultivating Integrity with Bryan Stupar

Author: Mike Neglia August 20, 2024 Duration: 30:50

Recorded live at our August 2023 training event in Temecula, California, this episode of the Expositors Collective podcast features Bryan Stupar, who explores the crucial role of a preacher's character. Drawing from his personal experiences and deep scriptural insights, Bryan highlights that while preaching skills are essential, the character of the preacher is even more crucial. Join us as Bryan shares heartfelt lessons and practical wisdom on cultivating integrity and authenticity in ministry. This episode is a must-listen for anyone committed to preaching with both skill and sincerity.

 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.- 1 Timothy 4:12 


Recommended episodes: 

Here's an interview with Bryan about this topic from 2021: https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/why-character-matters-bryan-stupar 

David Guzik on 8 Character Essentials for Bible Teachers: https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/eight-character-essentials-for-bible-teachers-david-guzik

The Shocking Life of Jesus ~ Peter Kreeft, PhD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWZhFWBSsCg


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Mike Neglia hosts Expositors Collective: Expository Preaching, Bible Teaching and Sermon Preparation, a space dedicated to the craft of clearly opening the Scriptures. Rather than offering abstract theory, this podcast grounds itself in the tangible realities faced by pastors and teachers every week. You'll hear genuine conversations that feel like pulling up a chair in a mentor's study, where experienced practitioners discuss the challenges and joys of preparing messages that faithfully explain the biblical text. Episodes often take the form of interviews or practical workshops, delving into the nuances of effective communication for diverse settings like church pulpits, youth groups, or women's ministries. The collective wisdom shared here is about more than just structure; it's about the spiritual discipline of listening to a passage before speaking on it, ensuring the sermon's heart beats in rhythm with the Bible's intent. Tuning into this podcast provides a form of ongoing coaching, a resource for anyone who wants their teaching to be both deeply rooted and readily understood. It’s for those who believe that the careful work of exposition is a profound act of service, and who are looking for a companion on that journey.
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