https://simplecast.com The MacArthur Center Podcast As The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching at The Master’s Seminary opens its doors, season one of its flagship podcast will tell the surprising, providential, compelling story of how John MacArthur became synonymous with expository preaching. From his first sermon at Grace Community Church on February 9, 1969, through his 52 years of relentless, verse-by-verse exposition from the New Testament, John has modeled a simple idea: that the Bible is clear and the preacher’s task is to patiently explain that meaning to his audience. This documentary-style season will look at Grace Community Church, which during John’s 52-year ministry has grown from a small, nondescript church in the middle of the San Fernando Valley into one of the largest, most influential churches in the United States. These eight episodes will tell the story of John’s calling into pastoral ministry and explain why, and how, he preaches the way he does. It will also trace his involvement in controversies and look at how he preaches during cultural upheaval and personal suffering. Don’t miss season one of The MacArthur Center podcast. Macarthur Center Podcast 2021 en Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:00:15 +0000 https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com The MacArthur Center Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/eeae96e7-080d-41a0-8062-5260ace4d044/a84ec50c-c59b-49f4-a697-a1988a8297f6/3000x3000/mcep-podcasticon.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com episodic As The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching at The Master’s Seminary opens its doors, season one of its flagship podcast will tell the surprising, providential, compelling story of how John MacArthur became synonymous with expository preaching. From his first sermon at Grace Community Church on February 9, 1969, through his 52 years of relentless, verse-by-verse exposition from the New Testament, John has modeled a simple idea: that the Bible is clear and the preacher’s task is to patiently explain that meaning to his audience. This documentary-style season will look at Grace Community Church, which during John’s 52-year ministry has grown from a small, nondescript church in the middle of the San Fernando Valley into one of the largest, most influential churches in the United States. These eight episodes will tell the story of John’s calling into pastoral ministry and explain why, and how, he preaches the way he does. It will also trace his involvement in controversies and look at how he preaches during cultural upheaval and personal suffering. Don’t miss season one of The MacArthur Center podcast. The Master's Seminary false https://feeds.simplecast.com/tMjUSVpy legacy, grace church, expository preaching, expository teaching, grace community church, john macarthur, life, macarthur, macarthur center for expository preaching, preachers, preaching, sun valley The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching jvuolo@tms.edu 3e65f3a6-fb88-4712-b241-a2fd915de8e0 Episode 1: Influence Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-1-influence-_RyrFMSJ Episode 1: Influence The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 00:39:29 The first episode of season four of The MacArthur Center podcast—titled Influence—answers a crucial question: What is leadership? Countless books have been written on the topic, but few really understand how someone becomes an effective leader. For more than 55 years, John MacArthur has led a church, a media ministry, a university and seminary through extraordinary change. What qualities have made him an effective leader? How did he grow into his role as a leader? Get answers in this episode as we look at the nature of leadership, what Scripture says about the topic, and how pastors can have profound influence for the sake of the gospel. The first episode of season four of The MacArthur Center podcast—titled Influence—answers a crucial question: What is leadership? Countless books have been written on the topic, but few really understand how someone becomes an effective leader. For more than 55 years, John MacArthur has led a church, a media ministry, a university and seminary through extraordinary change. What qualities have made him an effective leader? How did he grow into his role as a leader? Get answers in this episode as we look at the nature of leadership, what Scripture says about the topic, and how pastors can have profound influence for the sake of the gospel. false full 1 4 c665ac9f-e817-4127-b21a-752f2b6ad2cb Episode 8: The Grace of Technology Tue, 4 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-8-the-grace-of-technology-xXU7o4kT Episode 8: The Grace of Technology The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 00:59:14 Since June of 2024, the last time we released an episode, John MacArthur's been in and out of the hospital, dealing with one medical crisis after another. By God's grace, and thanks to the subject of this episode, technology, his health is improving and he is still faithfully pastoring Grace Community Church. As Pastor John recovered at home the weeks before this episode, he spoke to us about the gift of medical technology that preserved his life, and he described how technology has always been part of his ministry. He also offers a series of profound lessons on how every pastor, and every Christian, can extract the most blessing from the technology imbedded in God's creation. Since June of 2024, the last time we released an episode, John MacArthur's been in and out of the hospital, dealing with one medical crisis after another. By God's grace, and thanks to the subject of this episode, technology, his health is improving and he is still faithfully pastoring Grace Community Church. As Pastor John recovered at home the weeks before this episode, he spoke to us about the gift of medical technology that preserved his life, and he described how technology has always been part of his ministry. He also offers a series of profound lessons on how every pastor, and every Christian, can extract the most blessing from the technology imbedded in God's creation. false full 8 3 d4c6d189-2002-4f4d-9978-5f8acb2f91e8 Episode 7: Aimee and Joni Over the past century, the charismatic movement swept the globe, promising a deeper connection with God, spiritual blessing at every turn, and lots of cash for anyone with enough faith. How did this movement begin? And how has it changed over the decades? This episode answers those questions as it tells the story of one of the movement’s founders and most famous leaders. Then, we’ll tell another story about a woman who rejected the movement and found salvation outside it. Finally, we’ll look at why John MacArthur’s been such a critic of the all the charismatic chaos—even though friends he will one day see in heaven are part of it. John will show us the fatal flaw at the center of the movement and what the true gospel teaches us about faith, revelation from God, and true satisfaction.

 

SHOW NOTES:

  • Aimee Semple McPherson opening Angelus Temple: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PQZcCXFCMU
  • Aimee Semple McPherson: A Biographical Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msMJNVC9ABg&t=27s
  • Aimee Semple McPherson  enters Vaudeville 1933: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UBcZmDARtQ
  • Kathryn Kuhlman healing an ear clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bRo9WlvP7Q
  • Kathryn Kuhlman's program "I Believe in Miracles": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlOpQPRES9Y&list=PLeFnuFC8ZqJvm98Pta_hI-Asx_xqSF9v6
  • Joni Eareckson Tada's testimony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVXJ8GyLgt0

 

John MacArthur Sermons cited in this episode:

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:12:55 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-7-aimee-and-joni-X__XKQ_S Over the past century, the charismatic movement swept the globe, promising a deeper connection with God, spiritual blessing at every turn, and lots of cash for anyone with enough faith. How did this movement begin? And how has it changed over the decades? This episode answers those questions as it tells the story of one of the movement’s founders and most famous leaders. Then, we’ll tell another story about a woman who rejected the movement and found salvation outside it. Finally, we’ll look at why John MacArthur’s been such a critic of the all the charismatic chaos—even though friends he will one day see in heaven are part of it. John will show us the fatal flaw at the center of the movement and what the true gospel teaches us about faith, revelation from God, and true satisfaction.

 

SHOW NOTES:

  • Aimee Semple McPherson opening Angelus Temple: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PQZcCXFCMU
  • Aimee Semple McPherson: A Biographical Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msMJNVC9ABg&t=27s
  • Aimee Semple McPherson  enters Vaudeville 1933: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UBcZmDARtQ
  • Kathryn Kuhlman healing an ear clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bRo9WlvP7Q
  • Kathryn Kuhlman's program "I Believe in Miracles": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlOpQPRES9Y&list=PLeFnuFC8ZqJvm98Pta_hI-Asx_xqSF9v6
  • Joni Eareckson Tada's testimony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVXJ8GyLgt0

 

John MacArthur Sermons cited in this episode:

]]> Episode 7: Aimee and Joni The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 01:13:31 Over the past century, the charismatic movement swept the globe, promising a deeper connection with God, spiritual blessing at every turn, and lots of cash for anyone with enough faith. How did this movement begin? And how has it changed over the decades? This episode answers those questions as it tells the story of one of the movement’s founders and most famous leaders. Then, we’ll tell another story about a woman who rejected the movement and found salvation outside it. Finally, we’ll look at why John MacArthur’s been such a critic of the charismatic chaos—even though friends he will one day see in heaven are part of it. John will show us the fatal flaw at the center of the movement and what the true gospel teaches us about faith, revelation from God, and true satisfaction. Over the past century, the charismatic movement swept the globe, promising a deeper connection with God, spiritual blessing at every turn, and lots of cash for anyone with enough faith. How did this movement begin? And how has it changed over the decades? This episode answers those questions as it tells the story of one of the movement’s founders and most famous leaders. Then, we’ll tell another story about a woman who rejected the movement and found salvation outside it. Finally, we’ll look at why John MacArthur’s been such a critic of the charismatic chaos—even though friends he will one day see in heaven are part of it. John will show us the fatal flaw at the center of the movement and what the true gospel teaches us about faith, revelation from God, and true satisfaction. false full 7 3 089369a7-53b0-4d1b-8f20-8c33f78ef195 Episode 6: Eschatology Of all the theological categories in the Bible, eschatology—the study of things pertaining to the end—may be the most neglected. Otherwise sound and biblical teachers often avoid the topic either because they don’t think the Bible is clear about how the world will end or they don’t think it matters. Through his decades of ministry, John MacArthur has never shied away from teaching the entire Bible, including the prophetic parts. This episode explores what MacArthur actually believes about things to come. We’ll join host Austin Duncan at the porch of the Gloria hotel in Jerusalem where he asks several Bible scholars about Israel's role in the end times. We’ll also see what an Irish theologian named Darby, Kirk Cameron, and the word leaky have to do with the end of the world and your final days. See why Christians can, and must, live with hope. 

 

SHOW NOTES

 

John MacArthur sermons referenced in this episode:


 

]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2024 11:47:04 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-6-eschatology-6F3g2yC8 Of all the theological categories in the Bible, eschatology—the study of things pertaining to the end—may be the most neglected. Otherwise sound and biblical teachers often avoid the topic either because they don’t think the Bible is clear about how the world will end or they don’t think it matters. Through his decades of ministry, John MacArthur has never shied away from teaching the entire Bible, including the prophetic parts. This episode explores what MacArthur actually believes about things to come. We’ll join host Austin Duncan at the porch of the Gloria hotel in Jerusalem where he asks several Bible scholars about Israel's role in the end times. We’ll also see what an Irish theologian named Darby, Kirk Cameron, and the word leaky have to do with the end of the world and your final days. See why Christians can, and must, live with hope. 

 

SHOW NOTES

 

John MacArthur sermons referenced in this episode:


 

]]> Episode 6: Eschatology The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 01:11:01 false full 6 3 a81467e1-2eb5-42c6-9636-e1c5a695340f Episode 5: John MacArthur is My Youth Pastor Over his 55 years as a pastor—and counting—John MacArthur has ministered to thousands of young people. Today, his ministry continues to provide profound value for teenagers and twenty-somethings. Why is that? What does he understand about reaching the next generation? We'll answer that question in this episode. We'll also take a look at the rampant anxiety and depression among teenagers, and how the church can help teens in crisis. We'll try to understand why churches seem desperate to make everything so juvenile. Finally, we're going to talk about a "weed in the church." At least that's what critics call youth groups. All that and much more in this episode "John MacArthur is my Youth Pastor." 

 

SHOW NOTES


John MacArthur sermons referenced in this episode:

https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/80-13/the-masters-college-presidential-inauguration

https://www.gracechurch.org/sermons/15943

https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/55-5/the-elements-of-a-strong-spiritual-life-part-1

]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-5-john-macarthur-is-my-youth-pastor-6dYNSVGh Over his 55 years as a pastor—and counting—John MacArthur has ministered to thousands of young people. Today, his ministry continues to provide profound value for teenagers and twenty-somethings. Why is that? What does he understand about reaching the next generation? We'll answer that question in this episode. We'll also take a look at the rampant anxiety and depression among teenagers, and how the church can help teens in crisis. We'll try to understand why churches seem desperate to make everything so juvenile. Finally, we're going to talk about a "weed in the church." At least that's what critics call youth groups. All that and much more in this episode "John MacArthur is my Youth Pastor." 

 

SHOW NOTES


John MacArthur sermons referenced in this episode:

https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/80-13/the-masters-college-presidential-inauguration

https://www.gracechurch.org/sermons/15943

https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/55-5/the-elements-of-a-strong-spiritual-life-part-1

]]> Episode 5: John MacArthur is My Youth Pastor The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 01:10:57 false full 5 3 374088fe-322a-4bfd-bd6f-45f5a1b72b94 Episode 4: Friendship and the Finish Line After the study of God’s Word, nothing gives John MacArthur more joy in life and ministry than relationships. For him, being with those of like precious faith infuses his days with meaning, encouragement, and the grace of God. All pastors need to prioritize friendships.  

This episode looks at the biblical, cosmic scope of friendship, explores the reasons why it has fallen on hard times, and shows why no minister can endure without friends. Along the way, John recounts his unique, life-giving friendship with R.C. Sproul and gives all of us principles for cultivating relationships like that, maintaining them, and responding when friends disappoint.  

 

SHOW NOTES

  • R.C. Sproul's Memorial Service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os6BbIwrZR8&t=2789s
  • Drew Hunter's book "Made for Friendship: The Relationship That Halves Our Sorrows and Doubles Our Joys": https://www.amazon.com/Made-Friendship-Relationship-Sorrows-Doubles/dp/143355819X
  • R.C. Sproul's final sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k9kGCmY6Jg

 

John MacArthur Sermons cited in this episode:

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/friendship-and-the-finish-line-2expBWrL After the study of God’s Word, nothing gives John MacArthur more joy in life and ministry than relationships. For him, being with those of like precious faith infuses his days with meaning, encouragement, and the grace of God. All pastors need to prioritize friendships.  

This episode looks at the biblical, cosmic scope of friendship, explores the reasons why it has fallen on hard times, and shows why no minister can endure without friends. Along the way, John recounts his unique, life-giving friendship with R.C. Sproul and gives all of us principles for cultivating relationships like that, maintaining them, and responding when friends disappoint.  

 

SHOW NOTES

  • R.C. Sproul's Memorial Service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os6BbIwrZR8&t=2789s
  • Drew Hunter's book "Made for Friendship: The Relationship That Halves Our Sorrows and Doubles Our Joys": https://www.amazon.com/Made-Friendship-Relationship-Sorrows-Doubles/dp/143355819X
  • R.C. Sproul's final sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k9kGCmY6Jg

 

John MacArthur Sermons cited in this episode:

]]> Episode 4: Friendship and the Finish Line The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 00:37:54 false full 4 3 4e6c245f-4594-44f8-8570-132325c94054 Episode 3: When Believers Stop Believing Wed, 25 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-3-when-believers-stop-believing-U0u9eKFG Episode 3: When Believers Stop Believing The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 00:47:32 If you’ve been a Christian for any length of time, you probably know someone who used to follow Jesus Christ, but now wants nothing to do with him. Why does that happen? What marks the path from faith to apostasy? John MacArthur started exploring those questions in college, when long-time Christian friends stunned him by walking away from God and into atheism and false religion. What he found is that the path to apostasy is well-trod, dating back to Judas, who rejected Jesus after following him for three years. This episode traces what John learned, then taught for decades, about apostasy, what happens when believers stop believing, and how all of us can be sure that once we are truly saved, God will never let us go. If you’ve been a Christian for any length of time, you probably know someone who used to follow Jesus Christ, but now wants nothing to do with him. Why does that happen? What marks the path from faith to apostasy? John MacArthur started exploring those questions in college, when long-time Christian friends stunned him by walking away from God and into atheism and false religion. What he found is that the path to apostasy is well-trod, dating back to Judas, who rejected Jesus after following him for three years. This episode traces what John learned, then taught for decades, about apostasy, what happens when believers stop believing, and how all of us can be sure that once we are truly saved, God will never let us go. false full 3 3 67b13fbe-f898-481b-95b4-3e36b979f4af Episode 2: The Gospel According to Jesus Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:35:29 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-2-the-gospel-according-to-jesus-myh6c_Zx Episode 2: The Gospel According to Jesus The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 00:51:24 In 1988, John MacArthur’s book The Gospel According to Jesus stirred no small amount of controversy. By simply looking at what Jesus meant when he said follow me, the book exposed more than one false version of the gospel prominent among evangelicals. This episode takes you back to that pivotal time, a turning point both in John’s ministry and the evangelical church, to show you what it really means to follow Jesus, and why a right understanding of the gospel is essential to an enduring ministry. In 1988, John MacArthur’s book The Gospel According to Jesus stirred no small amount of controversy. By simply looking at what Jesus meant when he said follow me, the book exposed more than one false version of the gospel prominent among evangelicals. This episode takes you back to that pivotal time, a turning point both in John’s ministry and the evangelical church, to show you what it really means to follow Jesus, and why a right understanding of the gospel is essential to an enduring ministry. false full 2 3 d85f0141-e43f-4f0e-93c6-44734bf60808 Episode 1: The Drivetrain Wed, 6 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-1-the-drivetrain-GM0Gya3v Episode 1: The Drivetrain The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 01:00:13 If, like John MacArthur, your ministry is going to endure for more than a half-century, you need to know how to navigate doctrinal disagreements within your local congregation and with other pastors, churches, and Christian leaders. To do that well, you have to know how to prioritize doctrine and practice what’s often been called theological triage. See how John MacArthur has practiced this kind of triage and kept his ministry doctrinally pure by focusing on what he calls the Drivetrain. This is episode one of season 3 of the MacArthur Center podcast. If, like John MacArthur, your ministry is going to endure for more than a half-century, you need to know how to navigate doctrinal disagreements within your local congregation and with other pastors, churches, and Christian leaders. To do that well, you have to know how to prioritize doctrine and practice what’s often been called theological triage. See how John MacArthur has practiced this kind of triage and kept his ministry doctrinally pure by focusing on what he calls the Drivetrain. This is episode one of season 3 of the MacArthur Center podcast. grace church, the entrusted, the expositor, seminary, the enduring, the master's seminary, macarthur, john macarthur, grace community church, preaching, jmac, tms, macarthur center for expository preaching false full 1 3 7720aaee-71d3-4aa2-a582-b47b51db96b7 Episode 8: MacArthur and His Successor Wed, 21 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-8-macarthur-and-his-successor-PPs_QpAE Episode 8: MacArthur and His Successor The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 01:09:29 Who will succeed John MacArthur? Who will carry on the God-centered, biblical-grounded, expository ministry that he’s built over the past half-century? John MacArthur has always had a succession plan. For decades, he’s known exactly how he wants the ministry to carry on at Grace Community Church when he’s gone. This episode looks at his succession plan. It also, with the help of John Piper, Sinclair Ferguson, Tony Reinke, David Gibson, and Geoffrey Chang, explores how any of us who love the church can think wisely about passing truth to the next generation. Who will succeed John MacArthur? Who will carry on the God-centered, biblical-grounded, expository ministry that he’s built over the past half-century? John MacArthur has always had a succession plan. For decades, he’s known exactly how he wants the ministry to carry on at Grace Community Church when he’s gone. This episode looks at his succession plan. It also, with the help of John Piper, Sinclair Ferguson, Tony Reinke, David Gibson, and Geoffrey Chang, explores how any of us who love the church can think wisely about passing truth to the next generation. grace church, the entrusted, the expositor, seminary, the master's seminary, macarthur, john macarthur, grace community church, preaching, jmac, tms, macarthur center for expository preaching false full 8 2 8abbb8bb-852d-4af2-9764-c76d898d3080 Episode 7: MacArthur and the Government Wed, 9 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-7-macarthur-and-the-government-CIjRPcyZ Episode 7: MacArthur and the Government The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 01:04:44 On July 26th, 2020, California’s government leaders said the worship service at Grace Community Church was an illegal gathering. John MacArthur called it “a peaceful protest.” Why did the church defy the state and county’s health mandates? This episode, the penultimate of season two, goes behind-the-scenes of MacArthur and Grace Church’s lawsuit against Los Angeles County. Beyond that, we go to Washington D.C., then north of the border, and back to a 1975 MacArthur sermon to show that Christians should submit to government, resist at times, while always preaching the gospel to their political leaders. Tune in for a crash-course in political theology: truth Christians will likely need in the coming years. On July 26th, 2020, California’s government leaders said the worship service at Grace Community Church was an illegal gathering. John MacArthur called it “a peaceful protest.” Why did the church defy the state and county’s health mandates? This episode, the penultimate of season two, goes behind-the-scenes of MacArthur and Grace Church’s lawsuit against Los Angeles County. Beyond that, we go to Washington D.C., then north of the border, and back to a 1975 MacArthur sermon to show that Christians should submit to government, resist at times, while always preaching the gospel to their political leaders. Tune in for a crash-course in political theology: truth Christians will likely need in the coming years. grace church, the entrusted, the expositor, seminary, the master's seminary, macarthur, john macarthur, grace community church, preaching, jmac, tms, macarthur center for expository preaching false full 7 2 4c7af4ff-75ed-412f-b3c1-11729dd56085 Episode 6: MacArthur and His Critics Wed, 19 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-6-macarthur-and-the-critics-cx4q9IHG Episode 6: MacArthur and His Critics The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 00:58:23 For pastors, criticism comes with the job. It's a reality for nearly everyone in ministry, especially those preaching the whole counsel of God. So how should pastors, or any Christian for that matter, handle the criticism that's sure to come? What do you say when someone accuses you of unbiblical teaching, or unfairly maligns your character? John MacArthur has learned more than a few lessons on how to respond to the critics throughout his 53 years of pastoral ministry. There have been lots of public critiques of his theology. And plenty have found something negative to say about his personality, tone, and leadership. This episode draws out lessons on handling criticism from his life, particularly a time in the late 80s when MacArthur travelled to Limerick Pennsylvania to defend himself against charges of heresy. For pastors, criticism comes with the job. It's a reality for nearly everyone in ministry, especially those preaching the whole counsel of God. So how should pastors, or any Christian for that matter, handle the criticism that's sure to come? What do you say when someone accuses you of unbiblical teaching, or unfairly maligns your character? John MacArthur has learned more than a few lessons on how to respond to the critics throughout his 53 years of pastoral ministry. There have been lots of public critiques of his theology. And plenty have found something negative to say about his personality, tone, and leadership. This episode draws out lessons on handling criticism from his life, particularly a time in the late 80s when MacArthur travelled to Limerick Pennsylvania to defend himself against charges of heresy. grace church, the entrusted, the expositor, seminary, the master's seminary, macarthur, john macarthur, grace community church, macarthur center, preaching, jmac, tms, macarthur center for expository preaching false full 6 2 2633f846-4528-4bdb-b5e2-566381893ae8 Bonus Episode: MacArthur and the Puritans Wed, 7 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-episode-macarthur-and-the-puritans-fH_iR7nF Bonus Episode: MacArthur and the Puritans The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 00:14:02 If you appreciate John MacArthur’s preaching—particularly how he takes such an in-depth, thorough look at each text—you can thank a Puritan. Who were these men of God from centuries ago? And why do they have a particularly powerful influence not just on MacArthur, but on many of the most effective expositors in the world today? Find out in MacArthur and the Puritans, a bonus episode that previews the Puritan Conference, October 5-7 at Grace Community Church, To register, and see the world-class lineup of speakers, go to puritanconference.org. If you appreciate John MacArthur’s preaching—particularly how he takes such an in-depth, thorough look at each text—you can thank a Puritan. Who were these men of God from centuries ago? And why do they have a particularly powerful influence not just on MacArthur, but on many of the most effective expositors in the world today? Find out in MacArthur and the Puritans, a bonus episode that previews the Puritan Conference, October 5-7 at Grace Community Church, To register, and see the world-class lineup of speakers, go to puritanconference.org. grace church, the entrusted, the expositor, seminary, the master's seminary, macarthur, john macarthur, grace community church, macarthur center, preaching, jmac, tms, macarthur center for expository preaching false bonus 2 662f5b2a-faa5-412f-8a95-2918c1250318 Episode 5: MacArthur and Rome Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-5-macarthur-and-rome-wo6gbJen Episode 5: MacArthur and Rome The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 00:52:17 Throughout his ministry, John MacArthur has consistently criticized and condemned the Catholic church and the Pope who leads it. That’s in stark contrast to many evangelicals today who downplay the historical differences between Catholics and Protestants. To explain why John draws a clear line in this debate, this episode visits a slum in Calcutta, India, a small town in 16th century Germany, and a hotel conference room in Florida. Tune in for this journey around the world that looks at the differences between the biblical gospel of salvation in Christ alone and a message that has deceived countless people. Throughout his ministry, John MacArthur has consistently criticized and condemned the Catholic church and the Pope who leads it. That’s in stark contrast to many evangelicals today who downplay the historical differences between Catholics and Protestants. To explain why John draws a clear line in this debate, this episode visits a slum in Calcutta, India, a small town in 16th century Germany, and a hotel conference room in Florida. Tune in for this journey around the world that looks at the differences between the biblical gospel of salvation in Christ alone and a message that has deceived countless people. grace church, the entrusted, the expositor, seminary, the master's seminary, macarthur, john macarthur, grace community church, macarthur center, preaching, jmac, tms, macarthur center for expository preaching false full 5 2 b621c6c5-1a20-457f-b359-7a5ab8a259c6 Episode 4: MacArthur and the Calvinists Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-4-macarthur-and-the-calvanists-bGIIlcoB Episode 4: MacArthur and the Calvinists The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 00:49:10 In 2009, Time Magazine said Calvinism—or New Calvinism—was one of 10 ideas shaping the world. How did a theological system focused on the majesty and sovereignty of God become a world-changing movement? John MacArthur is part of the answer to that question. This episode explores how John became a Calvinist, how he pulled a generation of young people into the doctrines of grace, and why he eventually criticized the movement he had influenced. In 2009, Time Magazine said Calvinism—or New Calvinism—was one of 10 ideas shaping the world. How did a theological system focused on the majesty and sovereignty of God become a world-changing movement? John MacArthur is part of the answer to that question. This episode explores how John became a Calvinist, how he pulled a generation of young people into the doctrines of grace, and why he eventually criticized the movement he had influenced. grace church, the entrusted, the expositor, seminary, the master's seminary, macarthur, john macarthur, grace community church, macarthur center, preaching, jmac, tms, macarthur center for expository preaching false full 4 2 105bbe3a-400d-4ac3-9104-2daf6c089a7f Episode 3: MacArthur and the Russians Wed, 1 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-3-macarthur-and-the-russians-LLiXZHFz Episode 3: MacArthur and the Russians The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 00:52:33 Few American pastors are more respected, or more influential, in the Russian-speaking world than John MacArthur. His ministry has spread throughout Ukraine and Russia since before the Iron Curtain fell in 1991. During the current war, his ministry continues to have a profound, personal impact through missionary friends, training centers, and ministry partners both in the States and across the former Soviet Union. As this timely episode focuses on John and Grace Community Church’s missions endeavors in Ukraine and Russia, it looks at what effective, soul-saving, church-building missions looks like in any country. Few American pastors are more respected, or more influential, in the Russian-speaking world than John MacArthur. His ministry has spread throughout Ukraine and Russia since before the Iron Curtain fell in 1991. During the current war, his ministry continues to have a profound, personal impact through missionary friends, training centers, and ministry partners both in the States and across the former Soviet Union. As this timely episode focuses on John and Grace Community Church’s missions endeavors in Ukraine and Russia, it looks at what effective, soul-saving, church-building missions looks like in any country. grace church, the entrusted, the expositor, seminary, the master's seminary, macarthur, john macarthur, grace community church, macarthur center, preaching, jmac, tms, macarthur center for expository preaching false full 3 2 dc36754d-2477-41ab-a096-a3913ce454b3 Episode 2: MacArthur and the Doctor Fri, 1 Apr 2022 06:55:00 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-2-macarthur-and-the-doctor-oU786FMW Episode 2: MacArthur and the Doctor The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 00:52:48 Christians need mentors who have run the race before them. The lives of these leaders influence, challenge and motivate us. John MacArthur is considered a mentor and model by countless Christians and pastors around the world. But who does MacArthur look up to? Who has served as his teacher and friend? In this episode, we look at a man who has influenced MacArthur throughout his ministry: a Welch medical doctor turned preacher who became a kindred spirit. This relationship shows all of us the value of "remembering those who taught you and consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.” Famous Christian Dead Guys make great friends. Saints from the past keep Christians in the present from becoming spiritual shipwrecks in the future. Christians need mentors who have run the race before them. The lives of these leaders influence, challenge and motivate us. John MacArthur is considered a mentor and model by countless Christians and pastors around the world. But who does MacArthur look up to? Who has served as his teacher and friend? In this episode, we look at a man who has influenced MacArthur throughout his ministry: a Welch medical doctor turned preacher who became a kindred spirit. This relationship shows all of us the value of "remembering those who taught you and consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.” Famous Christian Dead Guys make great friends. Saints from the past keep Christians in the present from becoming spiritual shipwrecks in the future. grace church, the expositor, seminary, the master's seminary, macarthur, john macarthur, grace community church, macarthur center, preaching, jmac, tms, macarthur center for expository preaching false full 2 2 de301abf-1bb1-43e4-bc59-932eec9b8047 Episode 1: MacArthur and the Fundamentalists Tue, 8 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-1-macarthur-and-the-fundamentalists-GyH7aO0q Episode 1: MacArthur and the Fundamentalists The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 01:03:25 Where did John MacArthur come from? What theological heritage shaped him? Was it a denomination, a movement, a school, or a man? Those questions kick off season two of The MacArthur Center podcast. This episode looks specifically at John's father, and the MacArthur's tenuous relationship with the fundamentalist movement. It also dives into the history of that movement, and John's time at Bob Jones University, where this southern California kid accumulated a few demerits at one of the flagship institutions of American fundamentalism. Where did John MacArthur come from? What theological heritage shaped him? Was it a denomination, a movement, a school, or a man? Those questions kick off season two of The MacArthur Center podcast. This episode looks specifically at John's father, and the MacArthur's tenuous relationship with the fundamentalist movement. It also dives into the history of that movement, and John's time at Bob Jones University, where this southern California kid accumulated a few demerits at one of the flagship institutions of American fundamentalism. grace church, the expositor, seminary, the master's seminary, macarthur, john macarthur, grace community church, macarthur center, preaching, jmac, tms, macarthur center for expository preaching false full 1 2 79607335-9812-467f-9020-147558491e16 Season 2 Full-Length Trailer Wed, 2 Mar 2022 03:52:02 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/season-2-full-length-trailer-CabHhQBk Season 2 Full-Length Trailer The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 00:03:46 When John MacArthur was coming of age in the 1950s and 60s, what person, Christian institution, or movement entrusted him with the work of the ministry? And in turn, how has he entrusted the truth to the next generation? Explore who influenced John, and how he's influenced the church, in season 2 of The MacArthur Center podcast. This season is titled The Entrusted: The Convictions and Legacy of John MacArthur. Listen to the trailer and subscribe today. Season 2 launches on Tuesday, March 8th. When John MacArthur was coming of age in the 1950s and 60s, what person, Christian institution, or movement entrusted him with the work of the ministry? And in turn, how has he entrusted the truth to the next generation? Explore who influenced John, and how he's influenced the church, in season 2 of The MacArthur Center podcast. This season is titled The Entrusted: The Convictions and Legacy of John MacArthur. Listen to the trailer and subscribe today. Season 2 launches on Tuesday, March 8th. grace church, the expositor, seminary, the master's seminary, macarthur, john macarthur, grace community church, macarthur center, preaching, jmac, tms, macarthur center for expository preaching false trailer 2 f80e9346-430d-41c2-ad9c-2036c4bd7d7e Bonus Episode: Black Tuesday Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-episode-black-tuesday-b_N5P8pf Bonus Episode: Black Tuesday The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 00:43:12 John MacArthur thought it was an ordinary Tuesday staff meeting, a chance to connect with his friends and fellow pastors at Grace Community Church. But this day in the fall of 1979 was actually the beginning of the greatest crisis of his ministry. Blindsided by betrayal, how did John respond? And how did he survive the coup d'etat? As this bonus episode examines Black Tuesday, it has lessons for all ministry leaders who have faced opposition. John MacArthur thought it was an ordinary Tuesday staff meeting, a chance to connect with his friends and fellow pastors at Grace Community Church. But this day in the fall of 1979 was actually the beginning of the greatest crisis of his ministry. Blindsided by betrayal, how did John respond? And how did he survive the coup d'etat? As this bonus episode examines Black Tuesday, it has lessons for all ministry leaders who have faced opposition. grace church, the expositor, seminary, the master's seminary, macarthur, john macarthur, grace community church, macarthur center, preaching, jmac, tms, macarthur center for expositor preaching false bonus 1 1285cee5-1f41-40e7-9a6a-f564e7e4f5e8 Episode 8: Faithful Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:14:33 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-8-faithful-Lr5KCoKh Episode 8: Faithful The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 00:56:39 For 52 years and counting, John MacArthur has pastored Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California. Today, he is an example to all of us—particularly pastors—of perseverance. How has he remained in the arena for all those years? And why hasn’t he thought of retirement? In this final episode of season one, we’ll consider the sum of it all: the portrait of faithful endurance. And we’re going to find out how each of us can have a life and ministry of faithfulness, no matter the length of our days. For 52 years and counting, John MacArthur has pastored Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California. Today, he is an example to all of us—particularly pastors—of perseverance. How has he remained in the arena for all those years? And why hasn’t he thought of retirement? In this final episode of season one, we’ll consider the sum of it all: the portrait of faithful endurance. And we’re going to find out how each of us can have a life and ministry of faithfulness, no matter the length of our days. grace church, the expositor, seminary, the master's seminary, macarthur, john macarthur, grace community church, macarthur center, preaching, jmac, tms, macarthur center for expository preaching false full 8 1 5338d8a6-e8bf-4497-935c-357ffdfaef7b Episode 7: The Cellar of Affliction Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:05:00 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-7-the-cellar-of-affliction-Pd_LeNF6 Episode 7: The Cellar of Affliction The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 00:46:05 John Donne called them Job's sick days. They are days of unexpected, and often unimaginable, suffering. They are part of life in a fallen world, both for believers and nonbelievers. And they are a constant reality in the life of a preacher. John MacArthur is certainly no stranger to suffering. This episode describes a dark day in the MacArthur family, and how that suffering shaped his life and ministry. And it looks at how John's life and preaching have cared for those in what Samuel Rutherford called "the cellar of affliction." John Donne called them Job's sick days. They are days of unexpected, and often unimaginable, suffering. They are part of life in a fallen world, both for believers and nonbelievers. And they are a constant reality in the life of a preacher. John MacArthur is certainly no stranger to suffering. This episode describes a dark day in the MacArthur family, and how that suffering shaped his life and ministry. And it looks at how John's life and preaching have cared for those in what Samuel Rutherford called "the cellar of affliction." grace church, the expositor, seminary, macarttur center for expository preaching, the master's seminary, macarthur, john macarthur, grace community church, macarthur center, preaching, jmac, tms false full 7 1 8523d96a-1ac5-4ea0-8027-fd343174d79c Episode 6: The Sheepdog Wed, 8 Sep 2021 11:24:10 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-6-the-sheepdog-crVQds19 Episode 6: The Sheepdog The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 00:44:37 Pastor as shepherd. It’s the most common motif for men in the ministry. But pastors are also sheepdogs. They guard the flock that the Chief Shepherd entrusts to them. Throughout his 50 plus years of pastoral ministry, John MacArthur has taken on the role of sheepdog, defending the truth against those who oppose it and protecting God’s people from those who would harm them. This episode focuses on the years 2007-2013, when the flock faced a particular threat, and John defended it in a public way. In this story, pastors will see when, and how, they must take on the role of sheepdog in service of their Master. Pastor as shepherd. It’s the most common motif for men in the ministry. But pastors are also sheepdogs. They guard the flock that the Chief Shepherd entrusts to them. Throughout his 50 plus years of pastoral ministry, John MacArthur has taken on the role of sheepdog, defending the truth against those who oppose it and protecting God’s people from those who would harm them. This episode focuses on the years 2007-2013, when the flock faced a particular threat, and John defended it in a public way. In this story, pastors will see when, and how, they must take on the role of sheepdog in service of their Master. grace church, the expositor, seminary, the master's seminary, macarthur, john macarthur, grace community church, macarthur center, preaching, jmac, tms, macarthur center for expository preaching false full 6 1 3c0d253f-e80a-4e72-9639-7d8fe3fa43e5 Episode 5: When Terrorists Attack Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:10:36 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-5-when-terrorists-attack-acxxpZDi Episode 5: When Terrorists Attack The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 00:52:18 Most Sundays, a faithful expositor preaches the next verse. He doesn’t respond to the headlines or the latest scandal in the Christian world. But every so often, a tragedy in the world—or the church— occupies all the space inside his people’s heads. How does a pastor respond in those crises? This episode looks at sermons John preached after two of the worst calamities of his lifetime. The first was the September 11, 2001 terrorists attacks. The second was the downfall of an evangelical celebrity that rocked the church in 1988. In these stories, John shows pastors everywhere how to help their people navigate through crisis. Most Sundays, a faithful expositor preaches the next verse. He doesn’t respond to the headlines or the latest scandal in the Christian world. But every so often, a tragedy in the world—or the church— occupies all the space inside his people’s heads. How does a pastor respond in those crises? This episode looks at sermons John preached after two of the worst calamities of his lifetime. The first was the September 11, 2001 terrorists attacks. The second was the downfall of an evangelical celebrity that rocked the church in 1988. In these stories, John shows pastors everywhere how to help their people navigate through crisis. grace church, the expositor, seminary, the master's seminary, macarthur, john macarthur, grace community church, macarthur center, preaching, jmac, tms, macarthur center for expository preaching false full 5 1 f19cb510-8c4c-4d67-9f38-2fd043e2f2e0 Episode 4: The Quest for Cool Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:16:08 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-4-the-quest-for-cool-EHLw7Dc8 Episode 4: The Quest for Cool The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 00:48:34 What is the MacArthur style? When John stands in the pulpit, what is he trying to do? Is he projecting an image or making himself relevant? Is he trying to be personable, funny, or cool? This episode looks at what preoccupies MacArthur—and what should preoccupy all expositors—in the pulpit. And in the process, it explains what David and Goliath has to do with $800 sneakers, the meaning of the word glib, and the quest for cool that defines many of America’s most prominent pastors. What is the MacArthur style? When John stands in the pulpit, what is he trying to do? Is he projecting an image or making himself relevant? Is he trying to be personable, funny, or cool? This episode looks at what preoccupies MacArthur—and what should preoccupy all expositors—in the pulpit. And in the process, it explains what David and Goliath has to do with $800 sneakers, the meaning of the word glib, and the quest for cool that defines many of America’s most prominent pastors. grace church, the expositor, seminary, the master's seminary, macarthur, john macarthur, grace community church, macarthur center, preaching, jmac, tms, macarthur center for expository preaching false full 4 1 4f5f9a2f-10e1-449c-84f1-c29ff5d746ea Episode 3: The Origin Story Tue, 6 Jul 2021 20:23:16 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-3-the-macarthur-origin-story-cMYIe1I9 Episode 3: The Origin Story The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 00:30:40 Why did John MacArthur become a preacher? You’ll find the answer on a two-lane Alabama highway, in the pastor’s home where he grew up, in the stern, loving counsel of a mentor named Charles Feinberg, and on the sports fields of John’s youth. As this episode looks at the MacArthur origin story, it will show you how God equipped John, and it will describe the character, gifting, passion, and grit that make a man effective in the pulpit. If you’ve ever wondered if God is preparing you for a lifetime of ministry, this episode tells a story that can clarify that calling. Why did John MacArthur become a preacher? You’ll find the answer on a two-lane Alabama highway, in the pastor’s home where he grew up, in the stern, loving counsel of a mentor named Charles Feinberg, and on the sports fields of John’s youth. As this episode looks at the MacArthur origin story, it will show you how God equipped John, and it will describe the character, gifting, passion, and grit that make a man effective in the pulpit. If you’ve ever wondered if God is preparing you for a lifetime of ministry, this episode tells a story that can clarify that calling. grace church, the expositor, seminary, the master's seminary, macarthur, john macarthur, grace community church, macarthur center, preaching, jmac, tms, macarthur center for expository preaching false full 3 1 064ecfaf-56ce-4502-99f2-c6e48ed4dc88 Episode 2: "The Bait They Would Like" Wed, 23 Jun 2021 01:02:07 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-2-8nyaaadl Episode 2: "The Bait They Would Like" The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 00:32:35 John MacArthur and Robert Schuller both lived in Southern California. Both were pastors. And both were on a bizarre flight from Chicago to Los Angeles in 1979. Even as their lives often intersected, they had opposite priorities and contrasting visions of why the church exists and who it is for. This episode traces those two approaches, from that infamous flight of 1979 through the summer of 2011. Today, one is a cautionary tale for expositors. The other is a model worth following. John MacArthur and Robert Schuller both lived in Southern California. Both were pastors. And both were on a bizarre flight from Chicago to Los Angeles in 1979. Even as their lives often intersected, they had opposite priorities and contrasting visions of why the church exists and who it is for. This episode traces those two approaches, from that infamous flight of 1979 through the summer of 2011. Today, one is a cautionary tale for expositors. The other is a model worth following. grace church, the expositor, seminary, the master's seminary, macarthur, john macarthur, grace community church, macarthur center, preaching, jmac, tms, macarthur center for expository preaching false full 2 1 951b7ae6-3857-42d7-878c-557e473aeff6 Episode 1: February 9, 1969 Tue, 8 Jun 2021 21:44:51 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-1-cNtNO4vM Episode 1: February 9, 1969 The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 00:24:24 When John MacArthur was 29 years old, he became the pastor of Grace Community Church in the San Fernando Valley, just north of Los Angeles. This episode looks at the humble beginnings of John MacArthur’s pulpit ministry, the ideas that would shape his life’s work, and the truth that would form him as a man and minister. When John MacArthur was 29 years old, he became the pastor of Grace Community Church in the San Fernando Valley, just north of Los Angeles. This episode looks at the humble beginnings of John MacArthur’s pulpit ministry, the ideas that would shape his life’s work, and the truth that would form him as a man and minister. grace church, the expositor, seminary, the master's seminary, macarthur, john macarthur, grace community church, macarthur center, preaching, jmac, tms, macarthur center for expository preaching false full 1 1 b1159fd6-eba9-4c9b-95f0-697bb253194c Coming Soon: The MacArthur Center Podcast Wed, 5 May 2021 00:52:09 +0000 jvuolo@tms.edu (The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching) https://coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/coming-soon-the-macarthur-center-podcast-67y5MmJn Coming Soon: The MacArthur Center Podcast The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching 00:00:37 As The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching at The Master’s Seminary opens its doors, season one of its flagship podcast will tell the surprising, providential, compelling story of how John MacArthur became synonymous with expository preaching. From his first sermon at Grace Community Church on February 9, 1969, through his 52 years of relentless, verse-by-verse exposition from the New Testament, John has modeled a simple idea: that the Bible is clear and the preacher’s task is to patiently explain that meaning to his audience. This documentary-style season will look at Grace Community Church, which during John’s 52-year ministry has grown from a small, nondescript church in the middle of the San Fernando Valley into one of the largest, most influential churches in the United States. These eight episodes will tell the story of John’s calling into pastoral ministry and explain why, and how, he preaches the way he does. It will also trace his involvement in controversies and look at how he preaches during cultural upheaval and personal suffering. Don’t miss season one of The MacArthur Center podcast. As The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching at The Master’s Seminary opens its doors, season one of its flagship podcast will tell the surprising, providential, compelling story of how John MacArthur became synonymous with expository preaching. From his first sermon at Grace Community Church on February 9, 1969, through his 52 years of relentless, verse-by-verse exposition from the New Testament, John has modeled a simple idea: that the Bible is clear and the preacher’s task is to patiently explain that meaning to his audience. This documentary-style season will look at Grace Community Church, which during John’s 52-year ministry has grown from a small, nondescript church in the middle of the San Fernando Valley into one of the largest, most influential churches in the United States. These eight episodes will tell the story of John’s calling into pastoral ministry and explain why, and how, he preaches the way he does. It will also trace his involvement in controversies and look at how he preaches during cultural upheaval and personal suffering. Don’t miss season one of The MacArthur Center podcast. false trailer 1