REPLAY: Preaching as Theology
NICOLE MARTIN
In this Summer Replay episode, Nicole Martin, president of Christianity Today, reflects on the vital role of preaching in shaping the church's theological vision. She discusses why faithful preaching must center on God rather than ourselves, the importance of surrender in sermon preparation, and how the cross—not performance or success—forms both pastors and congregations. The conversation offers a compelling vision of preaching that proclaims God's Word with humility, courage, and trust in his grace.
Nicole also discusses themes from her book, Nailing It: Why Successful Leadership Demands Suffering and Surrender, which challenges leaders to embrace Christlike leadership through sacrifice rather than performance or worldly success.
Nicole Martin is the President and CEO of Christianity Today. She is the author of Nailing It: Why Successful Leadership Demands Suffering and Surrender (IVP, 2025). She holds degree from Vanderbilt University, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
