Preaching Tips for Reaching People in a Post Christian WORLD

Mark Clark talks about the difference between preaching to a pre-Christian and post-Christian world. He shares preaching tips so that you can preach effectively to reach people and grow your church. Mark and I also discuss leveraging your unique gifting and quirks. Mark shares how he's learned to preach and lead with Tourettes Syndrome and OCD. And he discusses how to solve the problem of life for an anxious generation. ✅ GROW YOUR LEADERSHIP WITH RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: Show Notes http://careynieuwhof.com/episode712 Art of Reaching Course https://careynieuwhof.com/the-art-of-... State of the Church http://stateofthechurch.com/carey ---------- Welcome to The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, a podcast about leadership, change, and personal growth. I hope this episode helps you thrive in life and leadership. Subscribe to my channel so you don't miss any of the newest episodes:    / @careynieuwhof   Find the show notes and more at http://careynieuwhof.com/episode712 🔗 CONNECT WITH ME:   / careynieuwhof     / careynieuwhof   🎧 CAREY NIEUWHOF LEADERSHIP PODCAST: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3nG6FJp... Interested in what gear I use to record my podcast? I list all of the equipment in this blog post: https://careynieuwhof.com/the-home-st... ---------- Intro Music: Song: Alexey Anisimov - Always Be Beautiful Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: https://tunetank.com/track/4144-alway... ---------- 🎥 Chapters Understanding Pre-Christian vs. Post-Christian Cultures (00:00:00) Mark Clark discusses the sociological differences between pre-Christian and post-Christian cultures using a marriage analogy. State of the Church Updaten (00:01:55) Carey announces a new monthly segment on the state of the church with David Kinnaman. Rise of the Religious Nones (00:02:24) David Kinnaman shares insights on the trend of religiously unaffiliated young women and its implications. Gender Disparities in Religious Affiliation (00:03:00) Kinnaman highlights the increasing religious disaffection among young women compared to young men. Shifting Preaching Strategies (00:06:06) Carey reflects on the need to adapt preaching approaches, now considering young women as potential spiritual skeptics. Engaging Diverse Worldviews (00:11:54) Mark discusses strategies for engaging both atheists and spiritual seekers in a progressive culture. Apologetics in Pre-Christian Contexts (00:14:57) Explore the challenges of apologetics in pre-Christian cultures where foundational beliefs are absent. Reintroducing Jesus to Pre-Christian Cultures (00:15:24) Mark emphasizes the need to explain Christian concepts to those unfamiliar with them in pre-Christian contexts. The Importance of Engaging Non-Christians (00:18:15) Mark discusses the need for pastors to address non-Christians in their sermons. Creating a Culture of Inclusion (00:19:09) Mark emphasizes preaching in a way that invites non-believers into the conversation. Teaching How to Think (00:20:21) Mark explains the importance of teaching congregants how to think critically about faith topics. The Role of Creativity in Leadership (00:26:24) Mark describes how his creativity influenced his decision to change roles. Tourette's Onset and Trauma (00:37:36) Mark shares how his parents' divorce triggered his Tourette's at a young age. Childhood Struggles with Mental Health (00:39:14) Mark describes the compulsive thoughts and behaviors stemming from his mental health conditions. Malcolm Gladwell's Advantage of Disadvantage (00:41:06) Mark discusses how his struggles have shaped his success in preaching and leadership. Preparation for Preaching (00:41:39) Mark's meticulous preparation process for delivering impactful sermons is highlighted. Art and Science of Preaching (00:42:57) Mark compares preaching to a performance, emphasizing the creativity involved in crafting sermons. Understanding Expiation (00:46:25) Discussion on the theological concept of expiation and its significance for those feeling shame. Managing Weaknesses in Leadership (00:53:26) Strategies for managing their respective weaknesses in leadership contexts. Rising Anxiety and Depression (01:08:47) Mark explores the causes of increasing anxiety and depression in society, linking it to self-reliance. The Impact of Atheism (01:13:45) He shares a powerful speech on how atheism has led to moral decay in society. Chasing the Transcendent (01:14:48) Mark emphasizes the need to pursue transcendent experiences for a meaningful life.