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Episode 6: Advanced Rhetoric with Darren Middleton
What takes a sermon from faithful to powerful? From clear to compelling?
In this episode, we’re joined by Darren Middleton, pastor, preacher, and preaching trainer, to explore the role of rhetoric in gospel preaching. Not empty persuasion, but the thoughtful, Spirit-filled use of language to engage hearts and minds with God’s word.
Darren unpacks:
How rhetorical devices can serve the text, not overshadow it
Why repetition, rhythm, and contrast matter in oral communication
The difference between being clever and being clear…
The skinny
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