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Mike Neglia and Rev Richie Cronin discuss the lessons of Irish Presbyterianism and its implications for preaching and pastoral ministry.

What can Irish Presbyterianism teach the wider church about preaching? In this wide-ranging conversation, Mike Neglia sits down with his friend Rev Richie Cronin to discuss the craft, character, and calling of faithful ministry. Drawing from his experience in Irish Presbyterian circles, Richie reflects on the influences that shaped him, the books and mentors that formed him, and the lessons he has learned from years in the pulpit. Along the way, the conversation explores everything from sermon preparation and delivery to feedback, vocal habits, reading, pastoral longevity, and the dangers of performing rather than simply preaching. Richie offers practical wisdom on avoiding the “preacher voice,” building better sermon transitions, developing as a communicator, and stewarding the opportunities that come with different seasons of ministry. He also reflects on the influence of Tim Keller, the strengths and weaknesses of experiential Calvinism, the role of law and gospel in preaching, and why many pastors would benefit from preaching shorter sermons. The discussion touches on broader questions as well, including biblical leadership, complementarian convictions, artificial…

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Host: Mike Neglia

Guest: Rev Richie Cronin

Topics covered

• Irish Presbyterianism
• preaching
• sermon preparation
• pastoral ministry
• biblical leadership
• complementarianism
• artificial intelligence

Keywords

• Irish Presbyterianism
• preaching
• sermon preparation
• pastoral ministry
• Tim Keller
• complementarianism
• feedback
• vocal habits
• shorter sermons

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