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WJK Radio 14: Alyce McKenzie on crafting creative sermons

From Frederick Buechner to Stephen King, Alyce McKenzie explores how fiction writers approach the task of writing novels, and what preachers can learn from them to enhance their sermons. She speaks with Dan and Jana about these techniques, outlined in her new book, Novel Preaching: Tips from Top Writers on Crafting Creative Sermons.

Alyce M. McKenzie is Professor of Homiletics at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University. She is the author of a number of books, including Parables for Today and Preaching Proverbs: Wisdom for the Pulpit from Westminster John Knox Press.

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Related Resources:

Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft.

Sondra B. Willobee, The Write Stuff: Crafting Sermons That Capture and Convince. To purchase, contact TheThoughtfulChristian.com at 1-800-554-4694.

Music Credit:

“Shadows,” by David LaMotte

WJK Radio 8: Thomas G. Long on the Christian Funeral

Thomas G. Long, one of America's most trusted and thoughtful pulpit voices, joins us for a fascinating discussion on today’s Christian funeral. Tom has just written an informative guide to and theological and cultural critique of contemporary funeral practices. Accompany Them With Singing—The Christian Funeral is now available from WJK.

Thomas G. Long is Bandy Professor of Preaching at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, and is one of the most popular preachers in the United States today. He is the author of The Witness of Preaching; The Senses of Preaching; Preaching and the Literary Forms of the Bible; Whispering the Lyrics: Sermons for Lent and Easter; Matthew (Westminster Bible Commentary); Hebrews (Interpretation); Testimony: Talking Ourselves into Being Christian; and Preaching from Memory to Hope. Be sure to check out http://long.wjkbooks.com for more information on Tom, including a video interview on his new book!

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Running Time: 29:30 minutes

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Related Resources:

Thomas Lynch, The Undertaking: Life Studies from a Dismal Trade

H. Richard Rutherford, Death of a Christian: The Order of Christian Funerals

Music Credit:

“Shadows,” by David LaMotte