Episode 1: The Blessing and Challenge of Preaching Advent - An Interview with Rev. Magrey deVega

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Guest: Rev. Magrey deVega - Senior Pastor at Hyde Park UMC in Tampa, FL

Topic: The Blessing and Challenge of Preaching Advent

Introduction to Magrey and his ministry (2:37)

Magrey’s appointment to Hyde Park UMC (3:38)

The ministry and context of Hyde Park UMC (5:13)

Philosophy and approach to preaching (7:45)

How Magrey keeps on top of the pulse on the congregation (9:42)

Magrey’s new book on Advent (12:19)

Advent as a special season (18:25)

Challenge of preaching Advent/Christmas Eve (20:01)

Sermon planning for Advent/Christmas Eve (22:25)

Keeping Advent fresh (24:49)

Favorite Preaching Experiences (27:30)

Impactful preachers/communicators in Magrey’s life (28:58)

Influential Books (31:40)

How to follow Magrey (33:47)

Reaching out to our guestMdevega[at]HydeParkUMC[dot]org

@mdevega on Twitter

Magrey deVega on Facebook

HydeParkUMC.org

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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. Links:"Awaiting the Already: An Advent Journey Through the Gospels" by Magrey deVega"Under the Unpredictable Plant: An Exploration in Vocational Holiness" by Eugene Peterson"The Witness of Preaching, Second Edition" by Thomas G. Long"What Shall We Say?: Evil, Suffering, and the Crisis of Faith" by Thomas G. LongFestival of Homiletics