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Preaching Well is where the art of preaching meets the pulse of the world. Hosted by Bishop Saju Muthalaly, Bishop of Loughborough in the Diocese of Leicester, this podcast explores how Christians can speak Scripture with power and precision—across cultures, contexts, and generations. You’ll hear from world-class voices: Rowan Williams, Kelly Brown Douglas, Martyn Snow, Stephen Cottrell, Mark Oakl... more

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A barrister turns preacher. Stephen Foster (St Aldates, Oxford) strips preaching back to its core: speak Jesus, trust the Spirit, love the people in front of you.From serving coffee to leading a new generation of preachers, he shares what actually fo... more

Preaching isn’t performance. It’s clarity under pressure.

In this lively, wisdom‑packed conversation, Paula Gooderpulls back the curtain on what really makes a sermon land. Do the deep work—but don’t show off your notes. Know your congregation— Choo... more

He tried to disprove Christianity — and met Jesus instead.

In this episode of Preaching Well, we are joined by Nicky Gumbel, the pioneer of Alpha, a storyteller of faith, and a quiet evangelist to millions.

Nicky talks about the night he opened the... more

What happens when a preacher shaped by student hostels, Pacific villages, and the aftermath of the Christchurch attacks steps into the pulpit? Bishop Eleanor Sanderson brings a rare mix of tenderness and power—prayer that burns deep, vulnerability th... more

What if worship didn’t just include different cultures — but was shaped by them?

In this episode of Preaching Well, Bishop Saju sits down with Ian Collinge, an ethnodoxologist —a listener of cultures, rhythms, stories, and songs. Not a curator. A gu... more

What if the most powerful theologians in the room are eleven years old?

In this episode of Preaching Well, Lat Blaylock — teacher, thinker, storyteller, and longtime shaper of young hearts — takes us to the frontier where school and church meet.

Lat... more

What happens when a preacher steps into the pulpit carrying stories of Belfast, Bosnia, Coventry — and the hard‑won wisdom of reconciliation?

In this episode of Preaching Well, David Porter — strategist, peacebuilder, listener, and longtime companio... more

Bishop Graham Tomlin has preached through fire — literally. From parish pulpits to national crises, he’s carried a voice shaped by Scripture, culture, and the raw edges of human experience. In this episode, he opens his study, his honesty, and his ha... more

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Eleanor Sanderson
Bishop, preacher with global ministry experience
Church of England; Wellington, New Zealand
Episode: Episode 19: Bishop Eleanor Sanderson - Prayer, Fire, and the Courage to Speak
Ian Collinge
Ethno-doxologist advocating intercultural worship
Episode: Episode 18: Ian Collinge - A rhythm of revelation that reshapes preaching, prayer, music, table, and pulpit
David Porter
Reconciliation leader; former Archbishop of Canterbury's director of reconciliation
Lambert Palace / reconciliation ministry
Episode: Episode 16: David Porter -Preaching that creates a space where enemies become neighbours, and truth is spoken gently.
Graham Tomlin
Bishop, Center for Cultural Witness; former Bishop of Kensington; author
Center for Cultural Witness
Episode: Episode 15: Rt Rev Graham Tomlin - Preaching is a space where Scripture burns, culture listens, and the Spirit breathes.
Anthony Reddie
Professor of Black Theology
Episode: Episode 14: Prof Anthony Reddie - Preaching with fire, tenderness, resistance, and grace
Stephen Cottrell
98th Archbishop of York
Archbishop of York
Episode: Episode 13: The Most Reverend & Right Honourable Stephen Cottrell - Preaching is Simply a Long, Steady Walk with God
Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani
Bishop of Chelmsford and a Lord Spiritual in the House of Lords
Diocese of Chelmsford
Episode: Episode 10: Rt Rev Guli Francis-Dehqani - Preaching the rhythms & from the Margins
Reverend Dr. Hannah Steele
Director of Semmelitis College London, lecturer in mythology
Semmelitis College London
Episode: Episode 9: Hannah Steele - Preaching with Summons and being an Invitation to Jesus
Hueston Finlay
Canon Dr. Hueston Finlay, Warden of St. George's House, and soon to be Dean of Chapel at King's College, Cambridge.
St. George's House, King's College, Cambridge
Episode: Episode 7: Hueston Finlay - Preaching as a sacramental act and being faithful to the Scriptures

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Kat
Co-host with a focus on engaging listeners and nurturing the craft of preaching.
Saju Muthalaly
Host of Preaching Well; Bishop of Loughborough (Diocese of Leicester); engages with exceptional preachers and truth-tellers to explore sermon development and the impact of scripture on everyday life.

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Episode 16: David Porter -Preaching that creates a space where enemies become neighbours, and truth is spoken gently.
Q: What advice would you give to a younger preacher who wants to speak truth and grace in a fractured world?
Be graceful and bold: maintain a gentle demeanor while speaking plainly and addressing hard issues, and use body language and humor to help the message land.
Episode 16: David Porter -Preaching that creates a space where enemies become neighbours, and truth is spoken gently.
Q: How can preachers cultivate deep listening in preparing and bringing the word of God?
Listen to God, to culture, and to your congregation; engage with the community and live within the context you serve to ensure your preaching speaks truth with grace.
Episode 16: David Porter -Preaching that creates a space where enemies become neighbours, and truth is spoken gently.
Q: David, you've spent much of your life in reconciliation work. How has that shaped your understanding of preaching as a public act?
Preaching is inseparable from relationship; the way you connect with people in a congregation or at a conference defines how effectively you communicate and advance reconciliation.
Episode 19: Bishop Eleanor Sanderson - Prayer, Fire, and the Courage to Speak
Q: Eleanor, your journey from England to New Zealand and back has shaped your preaching. How have these experiences influenced your approach to preach and the craft of preaching?
They have broadened my sense of how preaching works across different cultures and contexts, from oral, communal settings to formal English worship, and reminded me that relationships and community are the foundation for speaking life through Scripture.
Episode 4: Dr Jared E Alcantara - Preaching Across Borders: Theology, Gospel and Cultural Dynamics
Q: How do you engage your audience to transform them into spect actors?
Jared emphasizes the importance of creating engagement and dialogue, promoting active participation rather than passive reception.

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What is Preaching Well about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show presents sermons and preaching as a craft that must speak powerfully across cultures and contexts, blending Scripture with real-world injustice, intercultural worship, and leadership dynamics. Across episodes, guests include bishops, theologians, and church leaders who share practical craft for sermon preparation, storytelling, and pastoral courage, often addressing big topics like reconciliation, race, gender, culture, and public faith. A notable through-line is the emphasis on authenticity, lament, hope, and listening to diverse voices to shape preaching that invites transformation rather than simply communicating information. The format tends to mix personal backstory, pastoral challenges, and actionable advice for preachers see... more

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2. Ian Collinge
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4. Graham Tomlin
5. Anthony Reddie
6. Stephen Cottrell
7. Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani
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