Preaching About the Steadfast Love of the Lord

Preaching About the Steadfast Love of the Lord

Author: Mike Neglia April 22, 2025 Duration: 57:40

In this heart-stirring and theologically rich episode, Mike Neglia is joined by theologian, pastor, and author Dr. Sam Storms to discuss his latest book, The Steadfast Love of the Lord: Experiencing the Life-Changing Power of God's Unchanging Affection. Together, they explore the transformative power of divine love, the misconceptions both the world and the church often hold about it, and how pastors can faithfully and fruitfully preach the love of God in ways that stir both head and heart.

Storms shares how the love of God has moved from a general theological category to a deeply personal experience in his life, and what it means to feel the love of God—not just affirm it intellectually. They also wrestle with provocative questions about worship lyrics like “Reckless Love,” whether God loves people like Hitler, and how to shepherd a church with a biblically rooted understanding of God’s affection.

Dr. Storms brings pastoral warmth, theological depth, and personal honesty to this conversation, offering timely wisdom for pastors, teachers, and all who want to better understand the God who sings over His people.


📘 Featured Book:
The Steadfast Love of the Lord: Experiencing the Life-Changing Power of God's Unchanging Affection
Available at: https://www.crossway.org/books/the-steadfast-love-of-the-lord-hcb/


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💬 Key Topics Discussed:

  • When and how God’s love became personal in Sam’s life
  • The "sensible experience" of God’s affection (Romans 5:5)
  • Misunderstandings of love in secular and church contexts
  • Should churches sing about the "reckless" love of God?
  • Navigating doubt and seasons of spiritual shaking
  • Sovereignty and selectivity in divine love
  • How pastors can communicate God’s love without cliché
  • The joy of being enjoyed by God
  • Sam’s advice for expositors and spiritual leaders


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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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