Preacher Handshake

By: Hannah Brown & Evan Duncan
  • Summary

  • Hannah Brown & Evan Duncan talk to preachers about one of their sermons, the craft of preaching, and why preaching matters today.

    There are many resources for sermon writing, but not many for reflection and feedback on sermons after you preach them. Hannah and Evan unpack great sermons and discuss them with their preachers.

    Got questions? Know a preacher we should talk to? Email preacherhandshake@gmail.com

    Hannah Brown & Evan Duncan 2025
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Episodes
  • Episode 4 - Aurelia Dávila Pratt
    Apr 17 2025

    This week on Preacher Handshake, we talk with Rev. Aurelia Dávila Pratt!

    Aurelia is the lead pastor of Peace of Christ Church, a radically loving community in Round Rock, Texas. Named by Sojourners as one of “Ten Christian Women Shaping the Church in 2022”, Aurelia is also the author of A Brown Girl’s Epiphany: Reclaim Your Intuition and Step into Your Power. Her writings have been featured in Progressing Spirit, Good Faith Media, Sojourners, the Alliance of Baptists, Baptist Women in Ministry, and the Austin American Statesman.

    You can view Aurelia’s full sermon here: Link to "Wasted Time" Sermon

    Follow Aurelia on Instagram: @revaureliajoy

    Visit Aurelia’s website: www.revaureliajoy.com

    Are you a fan of Preacher Handshake? Like, comment, and share with your friends on whatever platform you listen to!

    Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for guests? Email us at preacherhandshake@gmail.com

    Music by Falling Forever: https://ffm.bio/fallingforever

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 00 - What Is This About?
    Feb 27 2025

    Hosts Hannah Brown and Evan Duncan preview their new podcast, Preacher Handshake. It's a podcast all about preaching where they talk with some of our favorite preachers and break down one of their sermons.

    Starting March 6, new episodes will release every two weeks.

    Hannah has worked as a preacher, college minister, writer, and researcher. She has an MDiv from Baylor's Truett Seminary and is pursuing a Master of Theology degree at the University of Edinburgh. You can follow her on instagram and substack.

    Evan serves as pastor of the Baptist Church of West Chester in West Chester, PA. He has an MDiv from Baylor's Truett Seminary and is pursuing his PhD at Eastern University. You can follow him in instagram and bluesky

    If you have questions or preacher/sermon recommendations email us preacherhandshake@gmail.com

    Episode music by falling forever https://ffm.bio/fallingforever

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    16 mins
  • Episode 3 - James Williams
    Apr 3 2025

    This week on Preacher Handshake, we talk with Rev. James Williams!

    Rev. James Williams Bio:

    James serves as Senior Pastor of the historic First Baptist Church of Philadelphia—a 325+ year ministry in the heart of the City of Brotherly Love. Prior to accepting his call, Rev. Williams attended Palmer Theological Seminary where he earned his Master of Divinity degree, serving as a Presidential Scholar, a Sider Scholar, a Campolo Scholar, and as a Church Mutual Religion Scholar. Before seminary, James earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Pennsylvania State University, where he graduated as valedictorian of his class (Brandywine Campus).​ Rev. Williams is passionate about his work with marginalized groups within society--particularly Philadelphia's unhoused population and the LGBT+ community. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Theology and Homiletics at Eastern University as the Kerygma Initiative Campolo Research Fellow, serves as a Special Assistant to Short-Term Mission for American Baptist International Ministries, and enjoys his role as an adjunct professor in Biblical Literature. In his personal life, James loves reading, drumming, and spending time with his family, including his wife ("Michele"), dog ("Eleanor Rigby"), and many cats..

    You can view James’s full sermon here: Link to Full Sermon

    Are you a fan of Preacher Handshake? Like, comment, and share with your friends on whatever platform you listen to!

    Have comments, questions, feedback, or suggestions for guests? Email us at preacherhandshake@gmail.com

    Music by Falling Forever: https://ffm.bio/fallingforever

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    1 hr and 23 mins
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