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Monks in the Pulpit: Rediscovering the Ancient Way of Preaching and Teaching

Posted on September 30th, 2025

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In this episode, I invite you to rediscover an ancient path of powerful preaching and teaching — one that’s been largely lost in the modern church.

We’re not talking about TED-style talks, clever soundbites, or performance-driven content. We’re talking about preaching birthed out of deep, slow formation in Jesus. The kind of teaching that carries weight because it has been lived.

This episode explores the story behind the phrase “monks in the pulpit” — how early church leaders, shaped by the deserts of Egypt and the rhythms of monastic life, became the world’s most transformative preachers. We’ll trace their journey, unpack 8 core practices of Emotionally Healthy Preaching, and reflect on what it means to teach from being, not just knowledge.

If you’re a pastor, teacher, or spiritual leader of any kind, I want to challenge you: the most urgent work you can do is not just preparing sermons — it’s preparing your soul.

Slow down. Be with God. Then preach.

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