<p>Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-the-sermon/id1052843722" target="_blank">our podcast’s page in the iTunes store</a>. This will help others discover the show!</p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Abby Norman - Pastor of New Hope United Methodist Church (Atlanta, GA)</p> <p>Intro to Abby Norman (0:41)<br> Abby&#39;s story (2:09)<br> Why is preaching important when you have influence elsewhere? (9:21)<br> What is foundational to Abby&#39;s preaching (13:31)<br> How preaching fits into Abby&#39;s pastoral identity and vocation (18:14)<br> Choosing sermon topics (19:49)<br> Evolution in Abby&#39;s preaching (21:41)<br> Leaving the manuscript behind (26:14)<br> Favorite and most challenging preaching experience (29:19)<br> Christmas Eve or Easter (32:12)<br> Impactful communicators (34:05)<br> Recommended resources (38:32)<br> Connecting with Abby (40:32)</p> <p><strong>Reaching out to our guest</strong><br> <a href="https://www.twitter.com/abbynormansays" target="_blank">@AbbyNormanSays</a> (Twitter)<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abbynormansays" target="_blank">@AbbyNormanSays</a> (Instagram)<br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/abbynormansays" target="_blank">@AbbyNormanSays</a> (Facebook)<br> <a href="https://www.abbynorman.net" target="_blank">AbbyNorman.net</a> (Website)</p> <p><strong>Next Episode arrives October 18!</strong></p> <p><strong>Connect with the Show</strong><br> I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:<br> Facebook - <a href= "http://facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon" target= "_blank">Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon</a><br> Twitter- <a href= "http://twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon" target= "_blank">Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon</a><br> Instagram- <a href= "http://instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon" target= "_blank">Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon</a></p> <p>Comment on the Show Notes post at <a href="http://www.defininggrace.com/aots/067" target= "_blank">ArtOfTheSermon.com</a></p> <p><em>Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at</em> <a href= "http://defininggrace.com" target= "_blank"><em>DefiningGrace.com</em></a></p> <p><strong>Disclosure of Material Connection:</strong> Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://abbynorman.net/" title="Abby Norman" rel="nofollow">Abby Norman</a></li><li><a href="https://newhopeatlanta.org/" title="New Hope UMC" rel="nofollow">New Hope UMC</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gimletmedia.com/startup/church-planting-6-the-woman-at-the-pulpit#episode-player" title="Church Planting 6: The Woman At The Pulpit by StartUp from Gimlet Media" rel="nofollow">Church Planting 6: The Woman At The Pulpit by StartUp from Gimlet Media</a></li><li><a href="https://www.churchclarity.org/" title="Church Clarity" rel="nofollow">Church Clarity</a></li><li><a href="http://candler.emory.edu/faculty/profiles/smith-ted.html" title="Rev. Dr. Ted Smith" rel="nofollow">Rev. Dr. Ted Smith</a></li><li><a href="https://barbarabrowntaylor.com/" title="Barbara Brown Taylor" rel="nofollow">Barbara Brown Taylor</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/communicationstudies/about-us/facultyandstaff/mooremary" title="Mary Moore | Ball State University" rel="nofollow">Mary Moore | Ball State University</a></li><li><a href="https://jltalbert.wordpress.com/about/" title="Jennifer Talbert" rel="nofollow">Jennifer Talbert</a></li><li><a href="http://jenhatmaker.com/" title="Jen Hatmaker" rel="nofollow">Jen Hatmaker</a></li><li><a href="http://shelovesmagazine.com/" title="SheLoves Magazine" rel="nofollow">SheLoves Magazine</a></li><li><a href="http://kelleynikondeha.com/" title="Kelley Nikondeha" rel="nofollow">Kelley Nikondeha</a></li></ul>

Art of the Sermon

Dan Wunderlich

Episode 67: Replanting the Sermon - An Interview with Abby Norman

OCT 4, 201842 MIN
Art of the Sermon

Episode 67: Replanting the Sermon - An Interview with Abby Norman

OCT 4, 201842 MIN

Description

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!

Guest: Abby Norman - Pastor of New Hope United Methodist Church (Atlanta, GA)

Intro to Abby Norman (0:41)
Abby's story (2:09)
Why is preaching important when you have influence elsewhere? (9:21)
What is foundational to Abby's preaching (13:31)
How preaching fits into Abby's pastoral identity and vocation (18:14)
Choosing sermon topics (19:49)
Evolution in Abby's preaching (21:41)
Leaving the manuscript behind (26:14)
Favorite and most challenging preaching experience (29:19)
Christmas Eve or Easter (32:12)
Impactful communicators (34:05)
Recommended resources (38:32)
Connecting with Abby (40:32)

Reaching out to our guest
@AbbyNormanSays (Twitter)
@AbbyNormanSays (Instagram)
@AbbyNormanSays (Facebook)
AbbyNorman.net (Website)

Next Episode arrives October 18!

Connect with the Show
I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:
Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon
Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon
Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon

Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com

Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com

Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

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