The Friendly Proclamation

Welcome to the Friendly Proclamation, a podcast produced by the Friends Preaching Initiative at Barclay College. Here you will find a series of conversations with preachers across the evangelical Friends world, where we explore what makes Friends' vocal ministry unique and a look into their own process of being prepared messengers.

The Friendly Proclamation is a religion podcast hosted by Friends Preaching Initiative, with 5 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Friends Preaching Initiative hosts The Friendly Proclamation, a religion show with 5 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  The Formative Messenger: Ben Staley

  May 1, 202629 minS1

  <p>A Note on this Conversation: This conversation was recorded with Ben Staley, a seasoned pastor with over 55 years of ministry experience. Ben’s journey is a testament to the power of a life formed by the Word and yielded to the Holy Spirit.</p><p>Summary: What does it mean to be a "missionary pastor" in the modern world? In this episode, we sit down with Ben Staley to explore his decades-long journey through the Missionary Church, Evangelical Friends, and United Methodist traditions. Ben reflects on the vital importance of scriptural memorization, the "craft" of structuring a message that of...

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  Episode #3

  The Universal Messenger: David Kingrey on Preaching as Corporate Ministry

  Apr 15, 202629 minS1

  <p>How does the Quaker belief in the "priesthood of all believers" change the way a pastor prepares a message? In this episode, we sit down with David Kingrey, a seasoned pastor and Friend’s historian, to explore the intersection of personal calling and corporate worship. David shares his journey from a nineteen-year-old student preacher to a leader dedicated to affirming the "ministry of everyone". He challenges the idea of the preacher as the sole voice in the room, advocating instead for a model where the sermon and "Open Worship" work together to reveal the immediate presence of Christ.</p><p>...

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  The Anchored Messenger: David Robinson

  Mar 12, 202628 minS1

  <p>How does a preacher move from a "momentary flash of inspiration" to a message that truly nourishes the "Universal Ministry"? In this episode, we sit down with David Robinson—former pastor, seminary president, and Mid-America Yearly Meeting Superintendent. David traces his journey from preaching his very first sermon in Coldwater, Kansas, before he had ever been trained, to becoming a champion of expository preaching. He challenges the idea that preparation stifles the Spirit, arguing instead that a messenger must be "adequately anchored" in the Word to effectively lead others into a deeper devotion to Christ.</p><p>Key Discussion Po...

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  Episode #1

  Listening for the Flock: Marlene Smith on the Craft of Prayerful Preparation

  Feb 23, 202618 minS1

  <p>A Note on this Conversation: This interview was recorded prior to Marlene Smith’s passing. We share this conversation now as a tribute to her life of faithful service and her deep love for the Friends' ministry. Her words remain a vital testament to a life lived in tune with the Spirit.</p><p>Summary: In this debut episode, we sit down with the late Marlene Smith, who shared her journey from structured denominations to the "richness of freedom" found in the Friends tradition. Marlene challenged the traditional concept of a "sermon," viewing her ministry instead as a byproduct of...

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  The Friendly Proclamation

  Introducing The Friendly Proclamation

  Feb 11, 20264 minS1

  <p>Quakers: Peculiar People with Peculiar Preaching? Join us at FPI as we explore with voices from the Evangelical Friends world to answer the question: What makes Friends preaching unique?</p><p>Friendly Proclamation is produced by the Friends Preaching Initiative at Barclay College.</p><p>Music from #Uppbeat</p>

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