Religion & Spirituality

Preaching Well

by Rt Rev Saju Varghese Muthalaly, Diocese of Leicester

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About the show

Preaching Well is where the art of preaching meets the pulse of the world. Hosted by Bishop Saju Muthalaly, Bishop of Loughborough in the Diocese of Leicester, this podcast explores how Christians can speak Scripture with power and precision—across cultures, contexts, and generations. You’ll hear from world-class voices: Rowan Williams, Kelly Brown Douglas, Martyn Snow, Stephen Cottrell, Mark Oakley, Guli Francis-Dehqani, Jared Alcántara and more - bringing wisdom, wit, and wonder. Wherever you preach, this is your space to grow as a preacher who speaks with clarity, compassion, and courage.

Latest episodes

Episode 26: Finding Your Voice: A Conversation with Archbishop Dame Sarah Mullally

October 5, 2026 · 12 min

Few people know the hidden work behind public preaching. In this moving conversation, Archbishop Sarah Mullally shares the realities of preaching with dyslexia: the fear of reading aloud, the discipline of preparation, the challenge of…
Episode 25: Rt Rev Stanley Elilekia Hotay - Preaching without decorating the Gospel, from the foot of Kilimanjaro

August 27, 2026 · 27 min

Eight pilgrims from Leicester travel down red-dust roads beneath Mount Kilimanjaro to learn from a bishop whose diocese has planted hundreds of churches, many meeting under trees. In this powerful conversation, Bishop Stanley Elilekia…
Episode 24: Jonathan Agnew - Preaching with Trust and Integrity

August 23, 2026 · 44 min

Jonathan Agnew: Cricket, Trust, Voice and the Art of Communication. What can preachers, leaders and communicators learn from one of the most recognisable voices in British broadcasting? In this special episode of Preaching Well, Bishop…
Episode 23: Simon Guillebaud - Preaching Christ without compromise

August 11, 2026 · 41 min

Content Warning: This episode contains personal stories and descriptions of violence, war, armed conflict, death threats, bereavement, and traumatic experiences from ministry in Burundi. Simon recounts incidents involving killings, threats…
Episode 22: Stephen Foster - Speak Jesus, trust the Spirit, love the people in front of you.

July 4, 2026 · 34 min

A barrister turns preacher... Stephen Foster from St Aldates, Oxford strips preaching back to its core: speak Jesus, trust the Spirit, love the people in front of you. From serving coffee to leading a new generation of preachers, he shares…
Episode 21: Canon Dr Paula Gooder - Preaching with clarity under pressure

June 25, 2026 · 39 min

Preaching isn’t performance. It’s clarity under pressure. In this lively, wisdom‑packed conversation, Paula Gooderpulls back the curtain on what really makes a sermon land. Do the deep work—but don’t show off your notes. Know your…
Episode 20: Rev Nicky Gumbel - Preaching not as performance, but as love in motion

June 9, 2026 · 37 min

He tried to disprove Christianity — and met Jesus instead. In this episode of Preaching Well, we are joined by Nicky Gumbel, the pioneer of Alpha, a storyteller of faith, and a quiet evangelist to millions. Nicky talks about the night he…
Episode 19: Bishop Eleanor Sanderson - Prayer, Fire, and the Courage to Speak

April 15, 2026 · 40 min

What happens when a preacher shaped by student hostels, Pacific villages, and the aftermath of the Christchurch attacks steps into the pulpit? Bishop Eleanor Sanderson brings a rare mix of tenderness and power—prayer that burns deep…