David Plotz talks to a pastor about sermonizing and how to handle politically sensitive topics.

How Does a Pastor Set About Writing a Sermon?

How Does a Pastor Set About Writing a Sermon?

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Oct. 30 2014 1:37 PM

The “How Does a Pastor Work?” Edition

Slate’s podcast about work explores the complex relationship between a preacher and the members of his congregation.

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The Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley.

Courtesy of the Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley

To listen to this episode of Working with guest the Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, click the arrow on the audio player below:

On this episode of Working, David Plotz talks with the Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley about how a pastor prepares a sermon and why he creates personal boundaries between himself and his congregation.

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