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While seminary teaches pastors the art of preaching, the demands of daily ministry can make it challenging to devote enough time to sermon preparation. Join the hosts of the Issues Podcast as they share their personal strategies for crafting meaningful, Biblically grounded sermons amidst the busyness of pastoral life.

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Issue #43 – Sermon Prep

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