Especially the Preaching
On Especially the Preaching we meet preachers of God’s Word and through simple, honest interviews, shine a light on their work—their calling, their struggles, their joys. We aim to encourage preachers, those who wish to preach, and those who want to understand the preacher’s life. This is gospel ministry, not in the high places, but in the quiet corners where Christ’s kingdom grows strong.
Especially the Preaching
Alexander Brown
In this episode of Especially the Preaching, I sit down with Alex Brown, PCA pastor on St. Simons Island, Georgia, to discuss his call to ministry, his preaching philosophy, and the realities of pastoral life. Alex shares his journey from Scotland to the PCA, his early influences in preaching, and how he prepares his sermons each week. We also discuss the tension between intellectual preparation and reliance on the Holy Spirit, the challenge of discouragement in ministry, and the ways in which preaching intersects with pastoral care.
In the extended portion of our conversation, Alex shares additional insights into his preaching and ministry, including his thoughts on illustrations in preaching—when to use them and when they can be a distraction; the role of biblical narrative and Psalms as built-in illustrations; whether he listens to his own sermons and why he avoids it; how feedback—both encouragement and criticism—has shaped his preaching over time
