Biblical Preaching vs. TED Talks + Is Your Worship Music God-Centered? + Can Women Serve Communion?
About this episode
Todd Friel contrasts biblical preaching with TED Talk-style messages, evaluates worship music, and discusses the role of women in serving Communion.
Biblical preaching should give you more than a few helpful ideas for the week. Todd contrasts expository preaching with the me-centered “TED Talk” approach, offers a biblical grid for evaluating worship music, and tackles a listener’s question about whether women should serve Communion. Segment 1 • Todd introduces the heart behind his new book, Go Serve Your King. Pre-Order today at FortisInstitute.org/King • Why your faith shouldn’t occupy a separate spiritual category from your work, money, recreation, family, and everyday responsibilities. • Christianity isn’t a checklist. Learn how ordinary faithfulness in the life God has already given you can glorify your King. Segment 2 • What’s the difference between biblical expository preaching and a Christianized TED Talk? • Does your pastor begin with what God has said—or with a topic, felt need, story, or cultural trend? • Todd gives seven questions you can use to evaluate the preaching you hear every Sunday. Segment 3 • Todd examines Andy Stanley’s sermons and asks whether they’re teaching you the Bible—or simply teaching you Andy Stanley’s ideas. • Is your worship music primarily about God and His glory, or about you and your…
People in this episode
Host: Todd Friel
Topics covered
- biblical preaching
- worship music
- women in church
- expository preaching
- Christianity
- faith and work
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