Why Your Words and Body Matter | Dr. Kris Holroyd | S2E10

About this episode

Dr. Kris Holroyd discusses the significance of words and the body in the context of creation and ministry.

Speaking words is a powerful, intimate, and deeply human thing to do. How does the story of creation inform this claim? Dr. Kris Holroyd guides us through the creation narrative, speech act theory, its implications for life and ministry, along with practical guidelines for Sabbath rest and recovery for our physical bodies in a busy world. Timestamps00:00 – Introduction00:37 – Is Creation Relevant for Ministry?01:40 – God's First "Speech Act" Informs Life05:54 – The Purpose & Power of Preaching10:03 – Importance of "Word Ministry"18:10 – Stewarding our Speech19:51 – Speaking for the Creation25:56 – Speech + Matter = The Lord's Supper 30:16 – Sabbath as Resistance, Rest, and Renewal47:07 – How to Sabbath as a Pastor50:26 – Spiritual Prayers for the Physical Body Interested in going deeper? Learn more about Indianapolis Theological Seminary and how you can take your next step toward robust theological education: https://go.indysem.org/request-more-info

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Kris Holroyd

Topics covered

• creation narrative
• speech act theory
• ministry
• Sabbath rest
• physical bodies

Keywords

• words
• body
• preaching
• Sabbath
• spirituality

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