Preachers in Training with Robert Hatfield
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“1 Timothy’s Focus on Ministry” with Adam Faughn (Preachers in Training S9E4)
February 07, 2019 08:00 - 27 minutes - 13.6 MBPreachers in Training Season 9, Episode 4 for Thursday, February 7, 2019 Adam Faughn and Robert walk through 1 Timothy, making applications especially for preachers. Links Adam, and other members of his family, write regularly at A Legacy of Faith We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
“1 Timothy’s Focus on the Church” with Adam Faughn (Preachers in Training S9E3)
January 31, 2019 08:00 - 26 minutes - 13 MBPreachers in Training Season 9, Episode 3 for Thursday, January 31, 2019 Adam Faughn and Robert walk through 1 Timothy, making applications especially for preachers. Links Adam, and other members of his family, write regularly at A Legacy of Faith We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
“1 Timothy’s Focus on False Doctrine” with Adam Faughn (Preachers in Training S9E2)
January 24, 2019 08:00 - 31 minutes - 15.3 MBPreachers in Training Season 9, Episode 2 for Thursday, January 24, 2019 Adam Faughn and Robert walk through 1 Timothy, making applications especially for preachers. Links Adam, and other members of his family, write regularly at A Legacy of Faith We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
“Planning the Preacher’s Week” with Michael Clarke (Preachers in Training S9E1)
January 17, 2019 08:00 - 46 minutes - 22 MBPreachers in Training Season 9, Episode 1 for Thursday, January 10, 2019 The number one request we receive from listeners is to discuss time management for preachers. While we have addressed portions of that subject before, Michael Clarke joins Robert this week to discuss planning a week in ministry. Michael offers tips from his experience, advice […]
“Listening to Others Preach” with Kevin Rhodes (Preachers in Training S8E18)
December 20, 2018 08:00 - 48 minutes - 23 MBPreachers in Training Season 8, Episode 18 for Thursday, December 20, 2018 How often do you get to listen to other preachers preach? It’s a rare occasion for most preachers – in fact, it could be so rare that we don’t really know HOW to listen. On this episode, Kevin Rhodes, the director of the Brown […]
“Listening to Yourself Preach” with Andy Brewer (Preachers in Training S8E17)
December 13, 2018 08:00 - 45 minutes - 21.7 MBPreachers in Training Season 8, Episode 17 for Thursday, December 13, 2018 Do you listen to your sermon recordings? This week, Andy Brewer joins Robert to dispel some of the misconceptions about listening to your own preaching. He also discusses the benefits of listening to or watching your sermons. Special thanks to the Preachers in […]
“Takeaways From ACHIEVE 2018” (Preachers in Training S8E9)
December 06, 2018 08:00 - 38 minutes - 18.5 MBPreachers in Training Season 8, Episode 9 for Thursday, December 6, 2018 Robert discusses his takeaways from ACHIEVE: The Full Focus Conference, a conference by Michael Hyatt & Company. Michael Hyatt and his team have a passion for leadership, productivity, and priorities (family, the church, etc.). Coupling those passions with Michael Hyatt’s experience and expertise […]
“Reconnecting With the Person We Preach” with Richard Harp (Preachers in Training S8E16)
November 29, 2018 08:00 - 50 minutes - 24 MBPreachers in Training Season 8, Episode 16 for Thursday, November 29, 2018 Richard Harp discusses what it means to preach Christ and why it is so vital that we make Christ the critical point of each message we preach. Further, he discusses how a preacher’s personal connection to Christ will shape his effectiveness in preaching and […]
“Reconnecting with the Plan for Preaching” with Austin Johnson (Preachers in Training S8E15)
November 22, 2018 08:00 - 43 minutes - 20.9 MBPreachers in Training Season 8, Episode 15 for Thursday, November 22, 2018 Austin Johnson stops by on this episode to energize us about the importance of preaching in God’s plan. By reminding us of the centrality of preaching in the New Testament, Austin reminds us of the important role we play as preachers of the gospel. […]
“Reconnecting With Passion for Preaching” with Brandon Britton (Preachers in Training S8E14)
November 15, 2018 08:00 - 51 minutes - 24.2 MBPreachers in Training Season 8, Episode 14 for Thursday, November 15, 2018 Brandon Britton, the preacher for the Lake City church of Christ in Lake City, Florida, offers tips for how to prevent losing your passion. Also, what can you do if you have already lost your passion for preaching? How do you reconnect? How […]
“Leadership in Times of Change” with Adam Faughn (Preachers in Training S8E13)
November 08, 2018 08:00 - 38 minutes - 18.5 MBPreachers in Training Season 8, Episode 13 for Thursday, November 8, 2018 Adam Faughn, preacher for the Central church of Christ in Paducah, Kentucky, joins us this week to discuss how preachers can help lead through transition. Links Central church of Christ (Paducah, KY) website A Legacy of Faith website We want to hear from you! […]
“Social Media and Personal Evangelism” with Rob Whitacre (Preachers in Training S8E12)
November 01, 2018 07:00 - 38 minutes - 18.4 MBPreachers in Training Season 8, Episode 12 for Thursday, November 1, 2018 Rob Whitacre reminds us that we need to think about evangelistic opportunities, and what evangelistic doors we may be closing by some of our posts on social media. Links http://gladtidingspublishing.com/store/home.php?cat=300 School of Evangelism from House to House, Heart to Heart We want to […]
“Evangelists and Elderships” with Brian Glasshof and Richard Hopkins (Preachers in Training S8E11)
October 25, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBPreachers in Training Season 8, Episode 11 for Thursday, October 25, 2018 We’re excited to welcome the eldership for the North Charleston church of Christ back to Preachers in Training for a special, hour-long conversation! Brian Glasshof and Richard Hopkins currently comprise the eldership where Robert preaches in the Charleston, South Carolina area. We think both preachers […]
“Taking the Gospel to the Northwest” with Mark Jamieson (Preachers in Training S8E10)
October 18, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBPreachers in Training Season 8, Episode 10 for Thursday, October 18, 2018 Mark Jamieson preaches for the Puyallup Church of Christ in Washington state. He discusses the challenges facing the Lord’s church in that part of the country, but also discusses some of the positive differences between the northwest United States and the southeast, typically called […]
“Staying Relevant and Avoiding Stagnation” with Tim Orbison (Preachers in Training S8E8)
October 04, 2018 07:00 - 48 minutes - 23 MBPreachers in Training Season 8, Episode 8 for Thursday, October 4, 2018 Tim Orbison, the preacher for the Maysville church of Christ just outside of Huntsville, AL, joins Robert to discuss the importance of relevance to any preacher’s local ministry. Links Check out Tim’s other appearance on Preachers in Training, Season 2, Episode 6 Maysville church of Christ website […]
“Following A Beloved Preacher” with Bill Irby (Preachers in Training S8E7)
September 27, 2018 07:00 - 29 minutes - 14.5 MBPreachers in Training Season 8, Episode 7 for Thursday, September 27, 2018 Is it true that it’s nearly impossible to follow a beloved preacher at a congregation? Bill Irby has served as the preacher for the West Hobbs Street church of Christ in Athens, Alabama for more than two decades. He joins Robert this week to […]
“Encouraging Involvement” with Kyle Wadley (Preachers in Training S8E6)
September 13, 2018 12:41 - 29 minutes - 14.2 MBPreachers in Training Season 8, Episode 6 for Thursday, September 13, 2018 Kyle Wadley, associate minister for the Hoover church of Christ in Hoover, Alabama, discusses how to help Christians get involved in the work of the church, and why it is important for preachers to encourage involvement among their brothers and sisters. Links Hoover church of […]
“Missionary Preaching” with George Jensen (Preachers in Training S8E5)
September 06, 2018 07:00 - 39 minutes - 19 MBPreachers in Training Season 8, Episode 5 for Thursday, September 6, 2018 George Jensen has labored for the kingdom of Christ throughout the United States and all over the world. He and Robert sat down at Polishing the Pulpit to discuss all things mission work: its definition, its challenges, and how Christians can help those who […]
“Firm, Yet Loving Preaching” with Lee Parish (Preachers in Training S8E4)
August 30, 2018 07:00 - 36 minutes - 17.5 MBPreachers in Training Season 8, Episode 4 for Thursday, August 30, 2018 Lee Parish, the preacher for the church of Christ in Marlow, OK, joins Robert to discuss firm, yet loving preaching. They discuss how to avoid coming across as harsh, why it’s important not to take grudges and similar problems into the pulpit, and some […]
“Special: Grace – Simply Incredible, Incredibly Simple” with Dan Winkler (Preachers in Training S8E3)
August 23, 2018 07:00 - 30 minutes - 14.8 MBPreachers in Training Season 8, Episode 3 for Thursday, August 23, 2018 How do we become a people who are known for both grace and truth? How do we blend the gift of grace with the responsibility to receive grace? Dan Winkler discusses his new book, Grace: Simply Incredible, Incredibly Simple, and how we can preach on […]
“When You Want to Quit” with Dale Jenkins (Preachers in Training S8E2)
August 16, 2018 07:00 - 50 minutes - 23.9 MBPreachers in Training Season 8, Episode 2 for Thursday, August 16, 2018 What should a preacher do when he feels like quitting? Is this feeling common to all preachers? Dale Jenkins, of The Jenkins Institute, stops by this week to offer six things you should do when you want to quit. Remember why you started. […]
“Bible Translations” with John Moore (Preachers in Training S8E1)
August 09, 2018 07:00 - 58 minutes - 27.4 MBPreachers in Training Season 8, Episode 1 for Thursday, August 9, 2018 John Moore, of the Bible Passages ministry, joins Robert to kick off season 8! This episode is all about Bible translations, and includes a brief overview of how we got the Bible as we have it today, how ministers can help Christians better understand […]
“A Different Kind of Lectureship” with Guyton Montgomery (Preachers in Training S7E20)
June 28, 2018 07:00 - 21 minutes - 10.6 MBPreachers in Training Season 7, Episode 20 for Thursday, June 28, 2018 Guyton Montgomery sat down with Robert last February while they were both in Valdosta, Georgia for Y.E.S. Weekend. They discussed Guyton’s work at the Northwest Florida School of Biblical Studies, and highlighted the unique series of the lectureship at the NWFSBS. Download the […]
“Coffee for a Cause” with Justin Hopkins (Preachers in Training S7E19)
June 21, 2018 07:00 - 36 minutes - 17.5 MBPreachers in Training Season 7, Episode 19 for Thursday, June 21, 2018 Justin Hopkins stops by this week to tell us about his exciting work with Epic Coffee. Find out how his hobby roasting coffee beans supports Christ’s cause in other parts of the world! The Preachers in Training Conference with Dan Winkler is Friday, […]
“First Year of Full-Time Pulpit Ministry” with Kurt Montooth (Preachers in Training S7E18)
June 14, 2018 07:00 - 25 minutes - 12.7 MBPreachers in Training Season 7, Episode 18 for Thursday, June 14, 2018 Welcome to a special extended summer-time season of Preachers in Training! We will be bringing you interviews related to preaching and ministry in a more laid-back style. We hope you enjoy. This week, Kurt Montooth sits down with Robert to discuss his first year of […]
“Leading in Cultural Change” with Joe Wells (Preachers in Training S7E17)
June 07, 2018 07:00 - 56 minutes - 26.6 MBPreachers in Training Season 7, Episode 17 for Thursday, June 7, 2018 Many preachers now find themselves having to face the reality of an ever-changing culture. Things that were merely hypothetical several decades ago are now real experiences for younger generations. How can preachers stay on top of culture and help to lead congregations to […]
“The Preacher’s Wife” with Brad McNutt (Preachers in Training S7E16)
May 31, 2018 07:00 - 38 minutes - 18.4 MBPreachers in Training Season 7, Episode 16 for Thursday, May 31, 2018 Brad McNutt, host of The Book Club on The Light Network, joins Robert this week, and they discuss the value of the preacher’s wife to a preacher’s ministry. Learn more about the Preachers in Training Conference, and take the survey here. Links Click here […]
“Ministering in Difficult Times” with Paul Sain (Preachers in Training S7E15)
May 17, 2018 07:00 - 50 minutes - 24 MBPreachers in Training Season 7, Episode 15 for Thursday, May 17, 2018 It can be difficult to survive as preachers during difficult times. On this episode, Paul Sain shares some experiences gleaned from almost sixty years in ministry. He discusses difficulty on a congregational level, within the preacher’s family, and in the preacher’s personal life. […]
“Church Marketing on a Budget” with Brandon Edwards (Preachers in Training S7E14)
May 10, 2018 07:00 - 49 minutes - 23.5 MBPreachers in Training Season 7, Episode 14 for Thursday, May 10, 2018 Brandon Edwards is back on the podcast to discuss how congregations can take advantage of online opportunities for the gospel. He discusses tips for website building and maintenance, search engine optimization, graphic design, and social media. Brandon said, “People are on social media. It’s […]
“Minister Self-Care” with Michael Whitworth (Preachers in Training S7E13)
May 03, 2018 07:00 - 47 minutes - 22.6 MBPreachers in Training Season 7, Episode 13 for Thursday, May 3, 2018 Michael Whitworth discusses two important things that preachers cannot afford to neglect. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Start2Finish Teaching Rocket Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write […]
“Ministering to Difficult Members” with Wes Hazel (Preachers in Training S7E12)
April 12, 2018 07:00 - 44 minutes - 23.7 MBPreachers in Training Season 7, Episode 12 for Thursday, April 12, 2018 How should a preacher respond to a member of the church who mistreats him or even his family? Wes Hazel joins Robert this week to discuss “Ministering to Difficult Members.” Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Your Feedback Email: [email protected] […]
“Ministering to the Community” with Jeff Jenkins (Preachers in Training S7E11)
April 05, 2018 07:00 - 38 minutes - 21.1 MBPreachers in Training Season 7, Episode 11 for Thursday, April 5, 2018 Jeff Jenkins is back for this episode to discuss the responsibility and the purpose of reaching out the community. He and Robert also discuss some practical suggestions for community outreach, how to maintain the distinction of the church through community outreach, and whether […]
“Ministering to the Young and the Mature” with Jacob Rutledge (Preachers in Training S7E10)
March 29, 2018 07:00 - 48 minutes - 25.6 MBPreachers in Training Season 7, Episode 10 for Thursday, March 29, 2018 Jacob Rutledge, the minister for the Dripping Springs church of Christ in Dripping Springs, Texas, discusses tips for preaching to audiences that vary in chronological and spiritual ages. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT […]
“How to Grow in Your Preaching” with Wayne Jones (Preachers in Training S7E9)
March 22, 2018 07:00 - 42 minutes - 22.7 MBPreachers in Training Season 7, Episode 9 for Thursday, March 22, 2018 Wayne Jones discusses personal growth for preachers. He warns about the dangers of intellectual pride, and offers some tips for maintaining and learning mindset. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Event: Focal Point (San Marcos, TX) BOOK: Why Johnny Can’t Preach: […]
“The Deacon / Preacher Relationship” with Aubrey Johnson (Preachers in Training S7E8)
March 15, 2018 07:00 - 37 minutes - 20.4 MBPreachers in Training Season 7, Episode 8 for Thursday, March 15, 2018 Aubrey Johnson discusses how preachers can encourage deacons and their work. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Dynamic Deacons: A Seminar by Aubrey Johnson Dynamic Deacons: Champions of Christ’s Church by Aubrey Johnson (Kindle Book) The Deacon’s Wife: Encouraging Words for […]
“Funeral Etiquette” with Alan Judd (Preachers in Training S7E7)
March 08, 2018 08:00 - 44 minutes - 23.8 MBPreachers in Training Season 7, Episode 7 for Thursday, March 8, 2018 Alan Judd is a funeral director as well as a gospel preacher. He joins Robert on this episode to offer tips for preachers in funeral situations – both in ministering to grieving families and in interacting with funeral staff. Links Click here for all […]
“Firm, Yet Loving Preaching” with Hiram Kemp (Preachers in Training S7E6)
March 01, 2018 08:00 - 30 minutes - 17.6 MBPreachers in Training Season 7, Episode 6 for Thursday, March 1, 2018 Robert sat down with Hiram Kemp while they were both recently at Y.E.S. Weekend in Valdosta, GA. They discussed a listener requested topic dealing with speaking the truth in love. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Y.E.S. Weekend website 1st […]
“Ethical Safeguards for Preachers” with Glenn Colley (Preachers in Training S7E5)
February 22, 2018 08:00 - 40 minutes - 35.9 MBPreachers in Training Season 7, Episode 5 for Thursday, February 22, 2018 Glenn Colley gives seven rules for preachers to use when ministering to our sisters in Christ. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write […]
“Becoming a More Effective Writer” with Allen Webster (Preachers in Training S7E4)
February 08, 2018 08:00 - 39 minutes - 35.4 MBPreachers in Training Season 7, Episode 4 for Thursday, February 8, 2018 This week’s guest is Allen Webster, the pulpit minister for the Jacksonville, AL church of Christ, one of the founders of Polishing the Pulpit, and the editor of House to House, Heart to Heart. Is writing something you should do in your ministry? Allen Webster offers […]
“Preaching Through Books of the Bible” with Mike Vestal (Preachers in Training S7E3)
February 01, 2018 08:00 - 35 minutes - 31.9 MBPreachers in Training Season 7, Episode 3 for Thursday, February 1, 2018 Mike Vestal is back this week to discuss how to preach through Bible books. He shares why this is an important practice, and gives practical tips and examples on how he does this in Midland, Texas, where he preaches. Links Click here for all episodes […]
“A Day in Ministry” with Adam Faughn (Preachers in Training S7E2)
January 25, 2018 08:00 - 49 minutes - 43.2 MBPreachers in Training Season 7, Episode 2 for Thursday, January 25, 2018 Adam Faughn, gospel preacher and blogger with A Legacy of Faith, discusses his weekly schedule. Adam gives details on how he begins writing his sermons three to four weeks in advance, and how he handles the regular challenges that ministers often face with time management. […]
“A Bible Reading Plan” with Wes McAdams (Preachers in Training S7E1)
January 18, 2018 08:00 - 45 minutes - 39.6 MBPreachers in Training Season 7, Episode 1 for Thursday, January 18, 2018 Wes McAdams discusses the benefits (particularly for preachers) of reading entire books of the Bible in one sitting or one day. He shares his plan for reading through the Bible this year. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Sermons by […]
“Preaching in an Age of Skepticism” with Kyle Butt (Preachers in Training S6E15)
December 07, 2017 08:00 - 44 minutes - 38.8 MBPreachers in Training Season 6, Episode 15 for Thursday, December 6, 2017 Kyle Butt, from Apologetics Press, joins Robert on this season finale of season 6. They discuss the definition of skepticism, the sin of unbelief, and how preachers should adapt their preaching to reflect the doubts that may be in the pews. Take the […]
“2017 Holiday Gift Guide for Preachers” with Chad Landman (Preachers in Training S6E14)
November 30, 2017 08:00 - 42 minutes - 37.5 MBPreachers in Training Season 6, Episode 14 for Thursday, November 30, 2017 Chad Landman is back to give us his top ministry tools that might prove useful for you! Are people looking for gift ideas for their favorite preacher in their life? These are some great things to consider! Links Click here for all episodes of […]
“#ThankfulPreacher” with Josh Ketchum (Preachers in Training S6E13)
November 16, 2017 08:00 - 38 minutes - 33.9 MBPreachers in Training Season 6, Episode 13 for Thursday, November 16, 2017 Josh Ketchum continues our 2017 #ThankfulPreacher series. Josh offers several reasons why he’s thankful to be a gospel preacher. Why are you thankful to be a minister of the gospel? Share on social media using the hashtag #ThankfulPreacher, or send us an email. Links […]
“#ThankfulPreacher” with Bill Burk (Preachers in Training S6E12)
November 09, 2017 08:00 - 35 minutes - 31.5 MBPreachers in Training Season 6, Episode 12 for Thursday, November 9, 2017 Bill Burk kicks off our 2017 #ThankfulPreacher series as he offers several reasons why he’s thankful to be a gospel preacher. Why are you thankful to be a minister of the gospel? Share on social media using the hashtag #ThankfulPreacher, or send us […]
“Measuring Success” (Preachers in Training S6E11)
October 26, 2017 07:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBPreachers in Training Season 6, Episode 11 for Thursday, October 26, 2017 What is the standard of success for preaching? Do you ever struggle with the feelings that you are not doing enough, though you know that you are giving your very best? Question: How do you measure success for your ministry? Links Click here for […]
“Self-Care for Preachers” (Preachers in Training S6E10)
October 12, 2017 07:00 - 37 minutes - 33.7 MBPreachers in Training Season 6, Episode 10 for Thursday, October 12, 2017 On this listener-requested episode, Robert discusses the subject for self-care as it relates to preachers. What does the concept of “self-care” involve? Is it a good idea for preachers? Be sure to check out all of the episode resources in the links below. […]
“Payment Discussions” with Dale Jenkins (Preachers in Training S6E9)
October 05, 2017 07:00 - 41 minutes - 36.4 MBPreachers in Training Season 6, Episode 5 for Thursday, October 5, 2017 Dale Jenkins, from The Jenkins Institute and Spring Meadows church of Christ, offers eight things preachers should consider as they engage in discussions about their pay. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If […]
“Revitalizing a Smaller Congregation” with Lee Snow
September 28, 2017 07:00 - 53 minutes - 45.9 MBPreachers in Training Season 6, Episode 8 for Thursday, September 28, 2017 This episode is one of those “Here’s what we do, it might work for you” episodes. Lee Snow preaches for theWarm Springs Road church of Christ in Columbus, Georgia. Over the last three years, the church at Warm Springs Road has been working to “breathe new life” […]