Best Turansky Podcasts (2024)

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Preaching Up A Storm - Tim Brown 49:50

1h ago49:50

49:50

In a creative journey through the steps of evaporation, condensation and precipitation Pastor Tim Brown will take us on a journey through Psalm 29 and highlight the parallels between the forming of a Mediterranean stormcloud and the dumping of water and the steps that faithful preachers go through in studying, meditating and preaching. Tim Brown ha…

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Dripping Vision with Luke Simmons 56:24

3d ago56:24

56:24

What is a Vision Statement and why does it matter? Is there a point in having a "Vision Sunday" at the beginning of the year, or is the congregation better served by "dripping vision" throughout the 52 Sundays of the calendar year? Is having a church vision even Biblical? Mike asks these questions and more to the more-than-capable Luke Simmons in a…

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Symphonic Preaching, Bad Sermons & Consistent Improvement with Heath Hardesty 49:57

10d ago49:57

49:57

Heath Hardesty from Valley Community Church in Pleasanton, California explores the concept of "symphonic preaching" with Mike, and the value of emphasizing connections between the Old and New Testaments and their relevance today to all of life. Heath sees the wonder of the world around us, and the beauty and treasure of the Bible's story. Heath als…

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The Journey From the Ancient Text to the Contemporary Culture 27:19

17d ago27:19

27:19

Wesley Towne speaks about the 4 steps that he takes in his sermon preparation process to go from the passage to his own heart and then to people of his particular context and culture. Wesley lives in Davis, CA with his wife and chihuahua Lucy. He has planted two churches, both in university cities, and is thankful for the opportunity to pastor and …

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60. Getting started with parenting training 17:59

28d ago17:59

17:59

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are talking about how to get started with parenting training in your family. Dr Scott and Elena are answering challenging questions and giving practical advise for parents. Listen, rate and share!

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Reading and Preaching the Psalms Chronologically and Canonically with Wyatt Graham 1:02:02

24d ago1:02:02

1:02:02

Are the Psalms individual isolated poems that have no connection to one another, or are they a unified, edited story that we are supposed to notice? Wyatt Graham answers these questions and more in this conversation about how to think deeply about the Psalms, and what sort of connections should we expect to see from one chapter to the next. Current…

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How to Discover the Author's Intended Meaning with John Whittaker 28:51

1M ago28:51

28:51

John Whittaker teaches a workshop in Temecula California on how the inductive Bible Study method helps to discover the divine and human author's meaning of a text. John Whittaker is a preacher, teacher and pastor. He holds theology and ministry degrees from Boise Bible College, Cincinnati Bible Seminary, and a doctorate in preaching from Gordon-Con…

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59. About correction... 20:45

1M ago20:45

20:45

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are talking about correction - what it is and what are how to best think and use it in your family. Dr Scott and Elena are answering challenging questions and giving practical advise for parents. Listen, rate and share!

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Learning from Church History and Being Yourself with David Guzik 33:22

1M ago33:22

33:22

David Guzik, the author of the Enduring Word commentary and YouTube Channel, engages in an insightful and friendly dialogue with Mike Neglia. They explore the intricate process of utilizing commentaries effectively in sermon preparation, emphasizing the importance of discernment in approach. Guzik passionately underscores the necessity of internali…

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Learning to Preach Like Jesus with Peter Williams 42:11

1M ago42:11

42:11

Many people consider Jesus to be a great teacher and preacher, but few actually realise just how incredible and multilayered His teachings actually were. In this episode of Expositors Collective, Mike speaks with Dr. Peter J. Williams, the principal of Tyndale House in Cambridge, and the chair of the International Greek New Testament Project. He is…

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58. Encouragement for parents 18:23

2M ago18:23

18:23

We believe that parents can be the best councilors for their children - as long as they are equipped with the right plan. During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena would like to offer parents some encouragement and help, to give them hope. Dr Scott and Elena are answering challenging questions and giving practical advise for parents. Listen, rate and…

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God Fixes Our Prayers Going Up, and Our Sermons Going Out - Ray Ortlund 45:35

2M ago45:35

45:35

Gospel sanity in a world gone mad - this is what Ray Ortlund Jr is trying to offer to the next generation of pastors and leaders. In this conversation with Mike he talks about the value of remembering his own mortality, gathering and gospelling young men, and how Christ Himself is preaching through us as we exposit the Word. He speaks about some of…

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Pet Peeves and Pathways with Nick Cady, Bryan Stupar Mike Neglia + John Whittaker 34:20

2M ago34:20

34:20

The Leadership Team of Expositors Collective (minus Alan Stoddard) talk about some pet peeves they have about preaching. Brian, Nick, John and Mike speak about habits and choices that preachers make that make it hard to listen to them. The second half of the conversation takes a more positive spin as John talks about discipleship pathways and what …

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57. Children and...Bitterness 25:22

2M ago25:22

25:22

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are talking about bitterness, what it is and what are its dangers. Dr Scott and Elena are answering challenging questions and giving practical advise for parents. Listen, rate and share!

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Why You Need Feedback (And How to Get It) 1:18:23

2M ago1:18:23

1:18:23

Angie Thornton (Women's Ministry Director for TGC Quebec) speaks with Mike about the importance of seeking feedback and input from others as well as the irreplaceable value of solitude when it comes to preparing to teach the Bible. They speak about the significance of seeking input on your teachings, both before and after the message has been deliv…

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You Must Be a Good Listener in Order to Become a Great Speaker - Brian Synnott 45:24

2M ago45:24

45:24

Brian Synott sits down with Mike Neglia for a discussion about bivocational ministry, therapy, addiction recovery and prison ministry. He recounts his first sermon at a hyper-charismatic youth group in county Cork, Ireland in the late 1980s and the significant growth that has taken place in his ministry since then. They speak about the surprising i…

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56. Children and Dangerous Beliefs 24:03

3M ago24:03

24:03

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are talking about dangerous beliefs, what they are and how they creep in the lives of our families. Dr Scott and Elena are answering challenging questions and giving practical advise for parents. Listen, rate and share!

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Why You Should Stop Saying "We" in Your Messages with Carey Nieuwhof 47:20

3M ago47:20

47:20

Should preachers use the humble "we" or the personalised "you" when speaking to their congregations? Should busy leaders take breakfast meetings? Should sermon preparation nourish the soul of the pastor? Carey Nieuwhof answers these questions and more in this captivating and compelling conversation with Mike. We'll get a behind-the-scenes glimpse a…

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Expository Preaching Enables Transformative Encounters With God Himself 24:38

3M ago24:38

24:38

Jim Wilson spoke powerfully during the opening address from our Temecula Expositors Collective gathering from Romans 12 about how expository preaching brings the hearers into contact with God and how that will necessarily provoke and invite life transformation. Jim Wilson started preaching when he was 17, became a pastor when he was 18 and served a…

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55. Children and Selfishness 24:03

3M ago24:03

24:03

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are talking about selfishness and how important it is for parents to understand its roots and to know how to help their children deal with it. Dr Scott and Elena are answering challenging questions and giving practical advise for parents. Listen, rate and share!…

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Applied Pneumatology: What Is the Holy Spirit Doing When We Preach? 50:14

3M ago50:14

50:14

Professor, author and lay-preacher Fred Sanders speaks with Mike about what exactly the Holy Spirit is doing as we prepare a sermon, deliver it, and also what He is doing in the hearts, minds and lives of our hearers. He speaks about the second noetic office of the Spirit, the unremarkable sermon that sparked the Asbury Revival and inspiring trends…

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Rejected Yet Rejoicing 31:05

4M ago31:05

31:05

At the final session of our Austin preachers training event, Tim Chaddick speaks from the parable of the sower (Mark 4:1-20) and gives 4 practical principles and 3 encouragements for Bible teachers. Tim Chaddick is the Pastor for Preaching at Reality Ventura and Founding Pastor of Reality Church London and Reality LA. A native to California, Tim's …

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Beyond Words: Sermon Illustrations and the Preacher Who Could Not Speak 1:00:26

4M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

"In this touching episode, Brother Jim Wilson and Mike delve into the profound experience of losing one's voice as a preacher. Jim recounts a challenging nine-month period of voicelessness, sharing the emotional and practical hurdles he faced. They explore the paradox of a speaker unable to speak and a preacher unable to preach, touching on various…

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Integrity Outweighs Technique with Marcus Honeysett 1:05:48

4M ago1:05:48

1:05:48

Tune in to this deep-dive podcast episode where we explore the essence of spiritual leadership with Marcus Honeysett! We'll unpack the technical aspects of preaching, how the pulpit shapes a culture of truth and love, but also its limitations. Mike and Marcus delve into why a leader's character outweighs their skills, emphasizing the significance o…

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Trauma, Crisis, Brokenness and the Pulpit with Krista Fox - REBROADCAST 48:47

4M ago48:47

48:47

Trauma, Crisis and Brokenness are part of the human experience and as pastors, disciple-makers and Bible teachers we need to be aware of how God's Word and God's Spirit empower us to listen well, speak carefully and actually HELP people. Krista Fox speaks about her experience as a missionary in in the Amazonian region of Brazil in Belem, Para worki…

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54. Children and....Emotions - Part 2 23:30

4M ago23:30

23:30

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are focusing their conversations around emotions and the role they play in our children's life. We look at the heart, as the control center of emotions and how we can help children learn to wisely manage their emotions, in a godly way. Listen, rate and share!

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Self Awareness in the Life of a Preacher (Mike Neglia + Riley Taylor) 33:48

4M ago33:48

33:48

In the most downloaded episode of 2023, Riley Taylor interviews Mike Neglia in Seattle, Washington about how preaching is a bidirectional act of love, love towards God and love towards people, why pastors should aspire to be “normal people” full of hospitable practices, attentiveness towards their cities and congregations and self-awareness, and th…

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Should Bible Teachers Ever Allegorize the Old Testament? 28:39

5M ago28:39

28:39

In this panel discussion (Recorded in Austin, Texas) questions are asked about the proper interpretation of the Old Testament in light of the New, how to avoid insider language as we preach, the danger of pride in the heart of the teacher, how to handle heartbreak in the ministry, and the question "How do I know if I'm actually called to teach?" Re…

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53. Children and....Emotions - Part 1 24:10

5M ago24:10

24:10

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are focusing their conversations around emotions and the role they play in our children's life. We look at the heart, as the control center of emotions and how we can help children learn to wisely manage their emotions, in a godly way. Listen, rate and share!

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Mentorship Means Giving Time, Access, Instruction and Opportunity 25:16

5M ago25:16

25:16

Modeling, Instruction, Time, Access, Opportunity Biblical Basis: • 2Ti 2:1 • Jesus mentored the Twelve—“his own who were in the world” (John 13:1)—to know him (and, through him, to know the Father) and to re-present God's love in the world.• Jethro to Moses, Moses to Joshua, Eli to Samuel, Elijah to Elisha, Mordecai to Esther, Jesus to His disciple…

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How to Improve as a Preacher Over Time (with Brandon Hilgemaan) 42:39

5M ago42:39

42:39

Brandon Hilgemaan has learned the power of slow, steady incremental growth as a preacher through intentionally highlighting areas for improvement. Through self assessment (and some feedback from his wife) he has removed some bad habits and added some healthy practices in his personal study and public proclamation of God's Word. He has found that pa…

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52. Children and...Teamwork 19:36

5M ago19:36

19:36

In this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are sharing in more details why teamwork is an important concept for children to learn about and also to put into practice and the benefits of having a well developed teamwork attitude. You can hear practical advice and tips you can immediately put into practice!

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Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room - Rebroadcast 47:19

5M ago47:19

47:19

The Christmas season is upon us! This is a unique time in the calendar year when nominal Christians and occasional visitors will come to your church to sing songs and listen to a sermon. How can we leverage this opportunity for the gospel? How can a preacher, who has perhaps preached dozens of Christmas messages over the years, keep it “fresh” now?…

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How to Train Lay Preachers in Your Congregation with Duncan Blackwell 38:29

5M ago38:29

38:29

In this conversation Mike speaks with Duncan Blackwell about fountain pens and the role of the church in raising up Bible teachers at a local level, rather than exclusively depending on parachurch organizations or seminaries. “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of mi…

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51. Children and....Authorities 20:51

6M ago20:51

20:51

During this episode Dr Scott and Elena Zwetsloot are discussing about the role authorities play in the life of children and how should we as parents help children relate to them. In this episode you will find practical tips as well as strategies to bring about changes in the heart of your child. Please rate and share!…

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Coaching, Critiquing and Calling with David Ireland 42:29

6M ago42:29

42:29

For the 300th episode of the show, we are joined by a special guest, Dr David Ireland. In this important conversation he speaks with Mike about the importance of preachers having a clear argument in their message and a persuasiveness in their presentation. He speaks about his preparation process which involves reading himself full, thinking himself…

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Preaching Teams, The "Treat Sheet" and Global Christianity with Jeremy Treat 46:59

6M ago46:59

46:59

Jeremy Treat is the Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Reality LA, a church in Los Angeles, California. He is also an Adjunct Professor of theology at BIOLA University, and he has his PhD from Wheaton College. is the author of several books. His latest book is The Atonement: an Introduction, published by Crossway Publishing as part of their series …

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Preaching that is Prayerful and Priestly - John Koessler 1:02:25

6M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

John Koessler is a self proclaimed "amateur" when it comes to praying, and in this honest and insightful conversation with Mike he speaks about the difference between human and divine conversation, and how it informs his preaching, which he defines as a conversation that he has with people, based on a previous conversation that he had with God. He …

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Slowing Down and Opening Up to God's Spirit with Dan Hamel 50:07

6M ago50:07

50:07

Dan Hamel joins Mike to speak about an important lesson that he learned through his wife's critique, the importance of dining room tables and living room conversations, as well as the sorts of stories that he includes in his 100+ page document of potential sermon illustrations. They discuss Billy Eilish's critique of pornography and the importance …

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Preaching That Promotes Human Flourishing with Dominic Done 26:48

7M ago26:48

26:48

In this session (recorded in Austin, Texas) Dominic Done speaks about the value of being understood by our hearers, many of whom struggle with doubt, skepticism or cynicism towards the church and the things of God. Dominic Done is a speaker and author of When Faith Fails: Finding God in the Shadow of Doubt. He is also Professor of Applied Theology …

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Precision in the Pulpit: A Labor of Love with Paul Mowery 37:26

7M ago37:26

37:26

Paul Mowery's early years of Christian ministry were plagued by toxicity and leadership dysfunction, and so he has put deliberate work into creating ecosystems of accountability, spiritual health and plural leadership. He talks with Mike about some of the weaknesses that are inherent with the so-called "Moses Model" of pastoral leadership, as well …

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50. How to Give Children Hope 20:00

7M ago20:00

20:00

During this episode, Dr Scott and parenting coach Elena Zwetsloot will talk about how to speak and lead our children with hope, so they can have and build hope as well. Hope is a very important part of our lives as parents and of our children's lives. We learn to put our hope in Jesus and through that we see potential for change in our children. Th…

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FAQ with Nick Cady + Mike Neglia 1:15:01

7M ago1:15:01

1:15:01

Nick and Mike spend time answering some questions that have come our way about preaching while in pain (both physical and emotional), some objections about Christ centered preaching (isn't this just shoehorning Jesus into passages that He isn't actually referenced in?) some of the practicalities about women teaching the Bible in complementarian chu…

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Preaching The Efficacious Word Of God with Jeremy Kimble 53:02

7M ago53:02

53:02

Efficacious means the "ability to produce the intended result". When used to describe the Word of God it means that when God speaks it has transformative power, and it results in the transformation of the believer, both from death to life and in progressing in holiness. Dr Jeremy Kimble believes in the efficacy of the Scriptures and has written a h…

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49. How to Help Children to Deal with Worldliness 17:44

7M ago17:44

17:44

During this episode, Dr Scott and parenting coach Elena Zwetsloot will talk about how parents can help children learn about the world we live in in a biblical way - as well as ways to help them become wise and know how to discern and make wise decisions in a world that has less and less love for God. These are important concepts for parents as affi…

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The Gospel from Cover to Cover with Tony Clark + Panel. 1:11:41

8M ago1:11:41

1:11:41

This message and panel discussion is from the 2022 CGN Pastors and Leaders Conference, held in the serene backdrop of Costa Mesa, California. Tony Clark, a seasoned voice in ministry, imparts a powerful call to fellow leaders, emphasizing the importance of faithfully delving into the context of each scripture passage while also weaving it into the …

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What Am I Supposed To Do With My Hands?" And Other Lessons That Preachers Can Learn From Toastmasters with Nick Harvey 43:08

8M ago43:08

43:08

Let's go on a journey that bridges the spiritual and secular realms of communication. Join us for a thoughtful and self-reflective exploration as we think about the true meaning of effective preaching, drawing inspiration from an unexpected source – Toastmasters. In this thought provoking episode, we are joined by Nick Harvey, Young Adult leader at…

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48. How to Focus on the Relationship 18:19

8M ago18:19

18:19

During this episode, Dr Scott and parenting coach Elena Zwetsloot will talk about building strong relationships, why it's so important and how relationships are the soil in which we plant the seeds of love and affection for or children. Having a strong relationship with your child will allow for growth in harder situations and times. These are impo…

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"The Bible is a Book about Jesus" - Christ-Centered Hermeneutics with Nick Cady 1:36:01

8M ago1:36:01

1:36:01

The Bible holds its greatest meaning and richness when interpreted through the lens of Jesus-shaped goggles, revealing its Main Character and guiding us towards explicitly Christian sermons. It is through this transformative perspective that the profound wisdom of the scriptures emerges, showcasing how each passage, story, and verse converges to il…

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Spirit-Anointed Preaching: Cultivating a Heart-Driven Pulpit Ministry with Justin Thornton 58:19

8M ago58:19

58:19

Most of the time we think of the sermon preparation journey as one that starts at the desk and ends in it's delivery, but Justin Thornton invites us to peel back one more layer and start with the heart. He is the author of the book "The Preacher" which is a comprehensive guide from heart to pulpit. It will take you on a journey starting from what t…

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