About this episode

Cary Schmidt and Andrew Browning discuss the balance between explaining the Bible and helping people apply it to their lives through gospel-shaped application.

Cary Schmidt is joined by Andrew Browning to discuss the often-overlooked tension between faithfully explaining the Bible and helping people apply it meaningfully to their lives. They explore what it means to grow in gospel-shaped application—not just giving listeners a to-do list, but pointing them to the Person and work of Jesus as the true source of lasting transformation. Through honest reflections and practical strategies, they urge preachers to rely on the Holy Spirit, craft application that inspires rather than burdens, and guide people to live out their faith from a place of grace, not guilt.

People in this episode

Host: Cary Schmidt

Guest: Andrew Browning

Topics covered

• gospel application
• Bible explanation
• faith application
• transformation
• Holy Spirit

Keywords

• preaching
• grace
• guilt
• application strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Growing in Gospel Application, Bible

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