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If you ever wanted to be in the room as two minister friends talk about preaching and pastoral ministry, this is the episode for you. Kevin asks Alistair about his “ordinary” preaching style, about whether he ever thought about leaving Parkside, and about whether he’s an American or a Scotsman. Plus lots of other questions about books, the state of the church today, and the shaping influence of Cleveland.
Books & Everything:
The Christian Manifesto: Jesus' Life-Changing Words from the Sermon on the Plain
Truth for Life: 365 Daily Devotions
Truth for Life: 365 Daily Devotions (Volume 2)
The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture
Ask Pastor John: 750 Bible Answers to Life's Most Important Questions
All the Light We Cannot See: A Novel
A Change of Affection: A Gay Man's Incredible Story of Redemption
Collected Writings of John Murray, Vol 1: The Claims of Truth
Collected Writings of John Murray, Vol 2: Systematic Theology
Collected Writings of John Murray, Vol 3: Life, Sermons, Reviews
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